In September 1991 LockJock was yanked from his regular early morning show. KJR plans to keep plunging ahead whole-hog with its sports-talk format. Lisa was such a beauty and she loved her hubby so much. Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. Details on Kraft's earliest broadcasting efforts are limited. His show changed, but Lockwood seemed to remain an immovable fixture. [7] He was a one-year letterman for legendary Coach Red Sanders in 1956 and is listed as Gary Yurosek in official UCLA Athletics records. I've done a little bit of everything. [14] Later in 1922 KJR's licensee was changed to "Northwest Radio Service Co. (Vincent I. Pat ODay loved radio and local history, and was always willing to help me with KIRO Radio stories and other projects about a range of topics over the years, including: Pat describes the intimate relationship between radio broadcasters and listeners especially young listeners in their cars. [64], As of the 2018 Major League Soccer season, KJR is the English-speaking broadcast partner for Seattle Sounders FC with Matt Johnson on the call. Thereafter, Lockwood starred with Jeff Bridges in the acclaimed "My Daddy Can Beat Your Daddy" episode of The Lloyd Bridges Show. I was 14 when he was on KING, then in my later teens when he was at KJR, then early 20s into the KZOK days. Despite this, KJR claims to have the oldest broadcasting lineage in Seattle by claiming 7XC as part of its history. Lockwood said that after he finished his morning show at 10 a.m. Tuesday the program director asked him to turn in his key to the building and clean out his locker. He played all the top great songs and had the best personality on am 95 kjr. Being prepared before the next emergency arrives is key to preserving businesses and organizations of many kinds. The tape also captures a custom KJR recording of Fire by The Pointer Sisters. Lockjock has been squeezed out by Everyjock. You have entered an incorrect email address! PSRs 6 oclock Sunday Night News with the News You Should Know. on the Internet. What that means for Lockwoods future at KJR remains unclear. [23] KJR was planned to be the key station for a new radio network, the American Broadcasting Company (unrelated to the current ABC radio network), with plans for a nationwide expansion. Broke into the entertainment field as a stunt man and stand-in for Loved Gary, shy man in person. Hey, theres nothing to this broadcast business! You have entered an incorrect email address! Listened to him at BCIT in the late 70s and when I worked CJVI Victoia, of course the KJR signal BOOMED into Victoria. Gary landed at KZOK and then I believe he moved to Florida (lots of golf courses there). He was 74. OMG LOCK JOCK !!! He certainly mimicked him is some ways, but was also very much himself. Names like Larry Lujack, Scotty Brink, Norm Gregory, Ichabod Cane, Pat O'Day, "Emperor" Lee Smith, Charlie Brown, Bwana Johnny, Gary Lockwood, and many others. [26], In 1936, KJR became an affiliate of the NBC Blue Network. Tagged Barry Ackerley, Dana Horner, Gary Lockwood, Mac Steen. Gary Lockwood (born John Gary Yurosek;[1][2][3] February 21, 1937) is an American actor. In High school Kent Meridian. It uses a directional antenna with a three-tower array to protect other stations on 950 AM from interference. After arguing with Hans Olsen of Sports Radio 1280 The Zone, Softy had an on-air meltdown where he claimed that he was going to choke Hans and repeatedly called him an idiot. [citation needed]. All rights reserved. In 1959, he had an uncredited role as a police officer in the Perry Mason episode "The Case of the Romantic Rogue". DOWNLOAD OPTIONS download 1 file . Nationally, Billboard listed "The Witch" as a Regional Breakout Single on Jan. 30, 1965. Lockwood replaced Scotty Brink who had been the ace housewife's friend this time around at KJR. KJR (950 kHz) is an all-sports AM radio station owned by iHeartMedia in Seattle, Washington. Trisha. ODay worked at a number of radio stations in the area beginning in the 1950s, but really hit his stride and honed his classic broadcasting style at KJR as deejay, program director and, eventually, general manager. have those kinds of accolades. Thanks for all the kind words. As beautiful as a pig in flight .. now KJR presents your sophisticated staff announcer with a tune from a young man named Theodore Nugent followed by a teen combo AC/DC. He was 74. Its Friday afternoon as Debbie wraps up the last traffic report of the week. Theo. This drama, about the peacetime Marines, was produced by the creators of Star Trek (Gene Roddenberry) and The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Steve West, KJR program director, said Lockwood's performance at KING got him the job.
KJR was the third license issued for a Seattle broadcasting station, preceded by KFC (Northern Radio & Electric, licensed December 8, 1921, and deleted January 23, 1923) and KHQ (Louis Wasmer, licensed February 28, 1922, moved to Spokane in 1927now KQNT). I worked in Tampa Bay radio in the 1980s and am close friends with a fellow who worked with me at WSUN 620 AM named Jack Evans. Marty Loken, "Like It or Loop It, KJR's Still No. I may play 36 today, he said. [49] In 1984, Metromedia sold the station to Ackerley Communications for $6 million in cash. We love you.
Gary Lockwood, KJR Seattle, May 1978 by Retro Radio Joe | Mixcloud KJR was playing Oldies then. Readers of a local newsweekly named Lockwood their favorite radio personality in the papers most recent poll. Gary Lockwood KJR 9-23-85. Debbie Deutsch does traffic and Chet Rogers is in the newsroom.KJR's broadcast tower was *573 feet tall* (nearly the height of the Space Needle and a 50 story building) located next to the west waterway and Seattle's Elliot Bay (picture at 12:30 into this aircheck).
Gary Lockwood is on Facebook. The Beatles Invade Seattle in August 1964, Pat yanks the Beatles away from the press, and vintage audio captures the moment when he says, Its eight minutes to show time!. I used to listen any time I was in Vancouver where you could pick up the signal. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. Lockwood co-starred with Stefanie Powers (then his wife) in an episode of ABC's Love, American Style as a newlywed who gets his mouth stuck around a doorknob. Love you so much. All goneRIP, AwwGary. There were more times than not when I had to pull over to the side of the road as I was laughing so hard tears were falling. [54][55] Clear Channel Communications (now iHeartMedia) bought the stations in May 2002. Dave Muzik Morgan out from Cruz Saskatoon read comments! RIP, Gary. [6] In early September 1921 he began transmitting programs on a regular schedule, three evenings a week from 7:45-8:30p.m.[4], In early February 1922, Kraft built a radio transmitter used by a temporary station, KDP, to broadcast a week-long series of programs from Saint James' Cathedral. Gary Lockwood, KJR Seattle, May 1978 The Portland Radio Guide 16 subscribers Subscribe 2K views 2 years ago SEATTLE Gary Lockwood pulls down the afternoon shift at Seattle's 95 KJR radio in.
Gary Lockwood KJR Police Blotter 1983 - Archive "Radio KING's Coronation Monday" (advertisement).
RIP Gary Lockwood, KJR star from '76-'91, Dead at 74 When I think of KJR Gary Lockwood is who comes to mind. That honor was repeated with "You Got Your Head on Backwards" on Sept. 3, 1966. KJR Rejuvenates The Pat O'Day Legend Gary Lockwood having some fun with Debbie Deutsch - KJR, 1978. from Trisha. and a darkhorse radio historian. Ive got nothing else to do.. [7] Following these broadcasts he began using the KDP transmitter at 7XC. L.J., was the disk jockey who had the longest tenure on the "Mighty Channel 95," from 1976-1991. Police Blotter Mouse FX 469 subscribers Subscribe 7.2K views 9 years ago THE USE OF ANY COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL IS USED UNDER THE GUIDELINES OF "FAIR USE" IN TITLE 17 . His. He and Charlie passing so close together is ironic, but they both were legends in Seattle. Is there a fund or memorial that we can contribute to?
Still "Psycho" After All These Years - Tacoma's Sonics - QZVX KJR's 60th Anniversary: The 1960s - 1981 - Puget Sound Radio [65], On March 3, 2021, the National Hockey League expansion team, the Seattle Kraken, announced a multi-year broadcast agreement with iHeart; as part of the deal, KJR serves as the broadcast home of the team, with some games simulcast on KJAQ. I've done a little bit of everything. Runtime: 2:09, Your email address will not be published. Pat spills the yuletide beans. Jim flack If you want to make a donation in my Dads name you can do so to the Seattle Humane society. Used to listen, from Richmond, B.C. Listeners (7) View all. Wow those were the good old days. Police Blotter Gary Lockwood KJR Seattle 1984 Addeddate 2021-07-08 16:33:11 Identifier police-blotter-02-17-85 Scanner Internet Archive HTML5 Uploader 1.6.4. plus-circle Add Review. In 1983, he guest starred in the series Hart to Hart ("Emily by Hart") with Robert Wagner and Powers, by then his ex-wife. He began his career as a movie stuntman, and a stand-in for Anthony Perkins, prior to his acting debut in 1959 in an uncredited bit role in Warlock (1959). Metromedia was a New York-based media company with radio and television stations in many large cities in the U.S.[48], As youthful music moved to FM radio, KJR evolved its sound to adult contemporary in 1982, following in KING's footsteps. Lockwood's two series came early in his career, and each lasted only a single season. comment. But the DJ and KJR both say Lockwoods contract, which has four years remaining, hasnt been bought out and is still in force. Pat helps solve a 1962 Seattle Worlds Fair mystery about a local parody folk song. Puget Sound Radio 2023 | All Rights Reserved, Gary Lockwood made These Headlines when KJR Fired Him, Actor in 95 Scrubs Episodes, Sam Lloyd Dies at 56, Publishers Petition Ottawa to Crack Down on Google and Facebook, Radio Mans fave with Terence Trent Darby. During a 2006 radio interview[62] with Dave "Softy" Mahler and former University of Washington quarterback Hugh Millen, then-Atlanta Falcons head coach Jim L. Mora said he'd be in the "friggin' head of the line" for the Washington Huskies football head coaching position, if it became available. Gary "Lockjock" Lockwood, a.k.a. Throughout the '80s he was an announcer and/or engineer at the best mix and biggest variety of Spokane radio stations; including KKER (The Sam & Pam Show), KZZU, KISC, PD of KJRB, and the voice of KAYU-TV.
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