TALKERS News Notes
WCBS 880 Final Tribute. Radio videographer and historian Art Vuolo has provided the industry with an aircheck of the three-hour WCBS 880 special from when it was repeated yesterday 8/25. With digital spot remover, he got it down to a total running time of 2:11:20. Reflecting on the special and the legendary station’s times, Vuolo tells TALKERS, “It was well done with a lot of news memories. Another great AM goes away. Sad.” The special can be heard by clicking here.
“This Old House” Personality Roger Cook Dies. TV Personality Roger Cook, a longtime landscape contractor on “This Old House,” passed away last week at the age of 70 after bravely waging a long battle with illness. “This Old House” got its start at Boston public media producer GBH in 1979. GBH president/CEO Susan Goldberg tells TALKERS, “Roger was a beloved mainstay of “This Old House” and he fully embodied the spirit of public television in his dedication to educating his audience in plain language about all nuances of landscaping. Roger leaves behind an unforgettable legacy for so many ‘This Old House’ fans and for GBH. He will be missed.” Please click here for more information.
“The Boss & The Gloss” Returns to Houston. The long running network show “The Boss & The Gloss” returns this football season locally in Houston on ESPN 97.5 FM. The show hosts are David Gow and Carla Dawson. The program is a comprehensive recap of Texans and all NFL and college storylines from the weekend. The show debuts on Monday 9/9 from 6:00 -8:00 pm CT and will be produced in studio by long time radio executive/programmer, Craig Larson Jr.