67 Years On The Air: Anniversary Celebration | WMRN-AM 1490 | Marion, Ohio | December 21, 2007
Summary
WMRN celebrates its 67th anniversary with former staff sharing memories of community-focused programming. Guests include Steve Stewart, who recalls the Blizzard of ’78 and the Kuquad Ditch Challenge, and Ken Charles, who transitioned from radio to the video game industry. The episode also features Marianne Michaels, Charlie Everest, and Madge Guthrie discussing iconic traditions like Buckeye Chuck and the Peanut Push.
Topics discussed
Intro and interview with Steve Stewart on station history
Interview with Ken Charles on his career at WMRN and Sega
Studio guests introduced and Madge Guthrie speaks
Charlie Evers discusses Buckeye Chuck and the Peanut Push
Marianne Michaels shares memories of news and travel
Madge Guthrie recalls early days and vintage broadcasts
Call-in from Johnny Johnson and discussion of his book
George Yochum on station evolution and competition
Stories from Buford Russell, Ruth Peters, and Joe Ione
Recollections of Rod Serling and on-air mishaps
Mayor's proclamation and coverage of the blizzard
Final round-robin reflections and closing remarks
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