Chicks love dough. Uploaded by Then you do some research. 5 1. A great example of his fans was for a few days I was asked to cover his shift with Les Parsons on News and Stacy Hanson with Traffic. We all would lament the death of entertaining radio in Seattle when they switched the KJR format. In 1959, he had an uncredited role as a police officer in the Perry Mason episode "The Case of the Romantic Rogue". It's easy to be accused of fearmongering regarding crime, but Seattle residents might have good reason to be concerned for their safety. Born Paul Berg in Nebraska in 1934, he came with his family to the Northwest in January 1942 when his father took a job in Tacoma. During the Seattle Seahawks season, the stations use the slogan "Home of the 12th Man". The deal also includes a promotional partnership with the entire iHeart Seattle cluster and the 80+ concerts and events to be held annually at Climate Pledge Arena.[66]. I may play 36 today, he said. In an oral history recorded in the 1970s, Pat describes how he got his durable on-air name. KJR-AM was the pioneering radio station in the Pacific Northwest, and its history mirrors the rise of the radio industry in general. Luv ya Brother. Its nice to know that all those years of your live radio broadcasts are still headed out beyond the galaxy, waiting to be tuned in by some intergalactic teenager at the controls of his space pod somewhere. Its Friday afternoon as Debbie wraps up the last traffic report of the week. The SHIBA program part of the Office of the Insurance Commissioner is ready to help with your Medicare open enrollment decisions. But I've been blessed throughout my life to In 1925, it moved to the Terminal Sales Building, where Kraft had erected a 50-foot (15 meter) mast to serve as the station's antenna, which was soon superseded by a new, T-wire antenna built in North City near Lake Forest Park completed in 1927 (later the site of Saint Mark's Catholic Church), at which point the studios were moved to the Home Savings Building at 1520 Westlake Ave.[21][22], Kraft sold the station to businessman Adolph Linden in 1928. Lockwood replaced Scotty Brink who had been the ace housewife's friend this time around at KJR. Lockjock has been squeezed out by Everyjock. "[46] In the 1960s, under the programming guidance of Pat O'Day, the station was top rated in Seattle and well known for introducing the Pacific Northwest to many recording stars such as Jimi Hendrix, the Beatles, Merrilee Rush and the Ventures.[47]. [4] Lockwood is best known for his roles as astronaut Frank Poole in the film 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), [5] and as Lieutenant Commander Gary Mitchell in the Star Trek second pilot episode "Where No Man Has Gone Before" (1966). Around animals he was a gentle soul. One of the first to help bring banter and personality to news caters like Chet Rogers and traffic reporter Debbie Doytch (sp). Northwest Radio Service Company (advertisement). like a cowboy. Victor Stredicke, "KJR Sold for $10 million". I was known for contests but no prizes were available. In early 1925 the station transferred to one of the high power "Class B" frequencies, 780kHz,[19] and in 1927 the station was shifted again, to 860kHz. 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. In 1963, Lockwood co-starred with Elvis Presley in the musical-comedy film It Happened at the World's Fair. It is powered at 50,000 watts, the maximum for commercial AM stations. Its origins trace to a tiny "dot-and-dash" Morse Code transmitter, before founder Vincent I. Kraft (1893-1971) received a formal broadcast license in 1922. Tagged Barry Ackerley, Dana Horner, Gary Lockwood, Mac Steen. He attended UCLA on a football scholarship. If Bird won the bet, Levy agreed to purchase Storm season tickets. He also guest-starred as Lt. Josh McGraw in season 2, episode 4, "The Idolator" of 12 O'Clock High. Cookies, muffins, and money. In 2002, Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Jeff Nelson had surgery to remove bone chips from his pitching elbow. 1986: KJR Rejuvenates The Pat ODay Legend, Gary Lockwood having some fun with Debbie Deutsch KJR, 1978. those were the days . Seattle SuperSonics play-by-play announcer Kevin Calabro filled in as interim morning host. 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. Reviews There are no reviews yet. Join Facebook to connect with Gary Lockwood and others you may know. ? [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. [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. The Incredible Journey of Doctor Meg Laurel, "2001 A Space Odyssey (1968) The Screen: '2001' Is Up, Up and Away:Kubrick's Odyssey in Space Begins Run", "Lewiston Evening Journal - Google News Archive Search", "Wedding: Gary Lockwood (Yurosek) & Stefanie Powers". Be the first one to, Police Blotter Gary Lockwood KJR Seattle 1985, Advanced embedding details, examples, and help, Terms of Service (last updated 12/31/2014). Gary Lockwood 10th KJR Seattle Addeddate 2021-06-29 17:38:40 Identifier gary-lockwood-10th-kjr Scanner Internet Archive HTML5 Uploader 1.6.4. plus-circle Add Review. RIP. Jim Flack.Seattle Humane Society. [54][55] Clear Channel Communications (now iHeartMedia) bought the stations in May 2002. I dont think we ever met during my time at KJR. He had a sense of humor that was very much what Northwest radio was all about a little sarcastic, just offbeat, said KXRX general manager Steve West. Reposted by (1) View all. If you don't have some of that Miss him much, Mike. Full video availabl. [20], KJR was originally located at the Times Square Building in downtown Seattle. RIP, Gary. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Be the first one to write a review. L J could tell a joke or story better than anyoneHe was freaking hilarious! All goneRIP, AwwGary. I should have gotten in contact with him years ago after he moved to FL. seems tailor-made for Lockwood, who was spinning many of those platters when they were new, China is NOT Our Friend, China is a Clear and Present Danger, China is Our Enemy, Radio Mans fave with Terence Trent Darby. We will keep fighting for all libraries - stand with us! Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. actor, Best remembered today as astronaut Frank Poole in the. As crime increases, our safety measures must too, GSBA is closing the disparity gap with Ready for Business Fund. Listeners (7) View all. (KJR has since lost the broadcast rights back to KOMO.). The incredible height of the tower, plus the location near water, helped blanket KJR's AM radio signal throughout the Puget Sound area. A parting of the ways, Mortensen called it. Trisha Lockwood, I remember him befor Kjr and before Kgw, wasnt he on Kgal in Lebanon Oregon? 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. I dig deep for dirt I still use that line around my friends. Favorited by (5) View all. Gary Lockwood pulls down the afternoon shift at Seattle's 95 KJR radio in May of 1978 in this unedited air check. Pat helps solve a 1962 Seattle Worlds Fair mystery about a local parody folk song. You can hear Feliks every Wednesday and Friday morning on Seattles Morning News and read more from himhere. Thanks so much my dad loved Animals. On November 4, 2011, at 7 a.m., KJR began simulcasting on 102.9 FM, replacing country-formatted KNBQ. RIP Gary. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. . [49] In 1984, Metromedia sold the station to Ackerley Communications for $6 million in cash. If you have a story idea, please email Felikshere. 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. Lockwood, who got his start in Seattle on KING-AM, had a long run at KJR 1976 to 1991. KJR was then acquired by NBC,[25] which in 1933 leased the station to the Fisher family-owned Fisher's Blend Station, Inc., owners of KOMO radio, who moved the KJR studios to the Skinner Building. Search the history of over 806 billion We enjoyed him so much and he always made us laugh. Gary Lockwood is on Facebook. The format, already a whopping success in New York City and elsewhere, relies heavily on calls from an audience of armchair athletes. It continued its affiliation with ABC until 1953, when ABC affliliation switched to 1090 KING. Hunts New President After Stolkin Quits". document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. Street Hydros Capture the Imagination of Seattle Youth. Steve West, KJR program director, said Lockwood's performance at KING got him the job. KJR's listeners were entertained by some of the country's greatest radio personalities: Larry Lujack, Scotty Brink, Norm Gregory, Magic Matt Alan, Burl Barer, Pat O'Day, Eric Chase, Bob Shannon, Dick Curtis, "World Famous" Tom Murphy, Ric Hansen, Bobby Simon, Jerry Kaye, Gary Shannon, Ichabod Caine, "Emperor" Lee Smith, Lan Roberts, Kevin O'Brien (Kevin Metheny), Robert O. Smith, Charlie Brown, Bwana Johnny, Matt Riedy, Marion Seymour, Sky Walker, Tracy Mitchell, Bob Brooks and sports commentator Chuck Bolland, plus Bolland's much younger brother Mark "Jeffries" Bolland. OMG LOCK JOCK !!! lockjockjr 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. The couple divorced in 1972. [30] That same day the Fisher family, after leasing the station for eight years, purchased it outright.[31]. Seattle SuperSonics play-by-play announcer Kevin Calabro will fill in as interim morning host until a replacement is named, according to Mortensen. Your email address will not be published. He was 74, according to the Puget Sound Radio website. What more could I have asked for? His show changed, but Lockwood seemed to remain an immovable fixture. KJR's shift to sports programming was a gradual evolution starting in 1989, when the station added some sports-themed shows in middays and afternoons. PSRs 6 oclock Sunday Night News with the News You Should Know. [26], In 1936, KJR became an affiliate of the NBC Blue Network. 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. A month later, I landed at KVI for a 13-year run as Senior Producer. 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. KJR (950 kHz) is an all-sports AM radio station owned by iHeartMedia in Seattle, Washington. Steve West was the program director. I visited him several times after he moved to Florida where we drank and played more golf. In 1981, KJR celebrated it's 60th anniversary, with special broadcasts covering different decades from KJR's storied past. Gary Ryan, who did talk hosting on KIRO-AM and before that was half of the morning Ryan and Ryan team on KBSG-FM, has joined KITZ-AM/1400 and KGTK-AM/920 as a regular talk host noon-3 p.m. weekdays. have those kinds of accolades. He started in afternoons 3-6pm in '76; went to mornings 5:30am to 9am in 1981. on July 8, 2021, Police Blotter Gary Lockwood KJR Seattle 1984, There are no reviews yet. [36][37][38] In July 1952, Marshall Field sold the station to a group headed by Chicago businessman Ralph E. Stolkin, which sold it seven months later to two Portland businessmen, Theodore Gamble and Howard Lane. Reviews There are no reviews yet. Gary Lockwood was born John Gary Yurosek in Van Nuys, California to John and Margaret Emma (Kiel) Yurosek . Author: Sam Lawson Published Date: April 22, 2022 6:21 pm Comments: Leave a Comment on Gary Lockwood is "locked in" at KJR, 1984 0 483. . Brink had not been happy under the more-music format. He attended UCLA on a football scholarship. KJR's first formal broadcasting license was issued on March 9, 1922. Pat weighs in on the true meaning of decades of hydroplane racing and hydro culture in the Northwest. Longtime Seattle DJ Gary Lockwood died last week. next gig. [32] At this time the Fisher family owned two Seattle stations KJR on 1000kHz and KOMO on 950kHz and their efforts to be granted an exemption were unsuccessful. 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. Competitors against KJR's top 40 format in the 1960s and 1970s included KOL 1300, KING 1090, and KIRO 710. Required fields are marked *, Copyright 2023 QZVX - Broadcast History & Current Affairs, on Gary Lockwood having some fun with Debbie Deutsch KJR, 1978, Sam Lawsons Audio Vault: Gary Lockwoods Police Blotter, KJR, 1978, Everest Broadcasting Buys Bremerton Stations, Clippings: Radio & Records Magazine January-March 1977, Debbie Deutsch (July 18, 1952 ~ July 28, 2020), Sam Lawsons Audio Vault: Debbie Deutsch traffic reports with Gary Lockwood and Chet Rogers, KJR, October, 1978, KZAM Gets Classy Call Letters, Bruce Cannon/KAMT, Sean Lynch & Beau Roberts/KNBQ, Gary Lockwood is locked in at KJR, 1984, 1986: KJR Rejuvenates The Pat ODay Legend. My young daughter and I listened to him every morning while driving from Kirkland to Seattle to her school. ABC's Hawaii-set Follow the Sun (196162) cast him in support of Brett Halsey and Barry Coe, who played adventurous magazine writers based in Honolulu. O'Day passed away Aug. 4, 2020. He played numerous guest television roles from the early 1960s into the mid 1990s, and played the title role in The Lieutenant (19631964). I made a donation to the SHS. Basically, that's what show business is all about. KJR was the Washington IMG College Network's flagship station from 2002-2014. I missed him when he left KJR..never listened to that station after he left.. A true Seattle Radio Legend was Lockjock. O'Day is best known for his work as a radio deejay on station KJR in Seattle in the 1960s, but he was also a concert promoter, hydroplane race announcer, and a candid survivor of substance abuse.. We tried very hard to create a dynamic show, ideally replicating the success of Imus in the Morning in NYC. I raided Garys staff locker for giveaways.it was just his personal stuff, pencils, a hat, a note pad with some scribble notes a pair of socks, a golf ball and so on. I'm an actor. Gary Lockwood was born John Gary Yurosek in Van Nuys, California to John and Margaret Emma (Kiel) Yurosek . The phones exploded as if I was giving away KJR Cash! It just warms my heart in this difficult time. Learn how your comment data is processed. Dave Muzik Morgan out from Cruz Saskatoon read comments! A bonding experience for us. [45], Sinatra sold his interest in the station to Smith in 1964, and the resulting partnership became known as "Kaye-Smith Enterprises. I've done a little bit of everything. 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 . RIP Capt Lockjock and thanks for the letter long ago that read Mark ,radio is not easy. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gary_Lockwood&oldid=1147677259, Articles with unsourced statements from March 2023, Articles with unsourced statements from September 2021, Articles with unsourced statements from September 2016, Internet Broadway Database person ID same as Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 1 April 2023, at 13:30. KJR Rejuvenates The Pat O'Day Legend Gary Lockwood having some fun with Debbie Deutsch - KJR, 1978. We had some great times together in Florida and Seattle. Broke into the entertainment field as a stunt man and stand-in for [29], On March 29, 1941, KJR, along with the other stations on 970kHz, moved to 1000kHz, as part of the implementation of the North American Regional Broadcasting Agreement (NARBA). Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. [34] The next year KJR was sold to Birt F. Fisher, who was unrelated to the KOMO owners. Jack Evans still with us? In High school Kent Meridian. The Sonics singles were played on KJR, KOL, KJRB, KPUG and all of the Northwest's dominant Top-40 AM stations. He was cast opposite Sally Kellerman, with whom he would soon appear again as Helmsman Gary Mitchell in the second Star Trek pilot "Where No Man Has Gone Before" (1965) in which their characters developed malign super powers. [24] However, the effort failed and Linden and a subsequent owner, Ahira Pierce, were jailed for illegal financing, using money from financial institutions which went bankrupt. 25 Views . After earning bids as high as $23,600,[60] eBay pulled the chips from auction for violating the site's policy of not selling body parts. comment. Nationally, Billboard listed "The Witch" as a Regional Breakout Single on Jan. 30, 1965. I've played football, I've crashed cars, I chased a lot of girls, I've got a great education, I've done stunt work, and I got to work with many wonderful people in my career. [61] When asked at a later date, Tyler Orsborn (morning show producer at the time) suggested that Storm management were the real reason the bet was called off and not Bird. Since the 2006-2007 season, ISP Sports was the media rights holder for Husky athletics until IMG College took over. Happy 40th birthday to the Tacoma Dome (or is it DomaTacoma? The show's over on Sunday and then you ride off to the I will make a contribution. Hello Trisha. What that means for Lockwoods future at KJR remains unclear. They would have hit it off big time (but I dont think Jack plays golf) Ah, well, I tried. After sticking its toe in the waters of sports talk, Ackerley Communications-owned KJR this summer took the plunge. On November 22 1991 he started mornings at classic rock KZOK a format that seems tailor-made for Lockwood, who was spinning many of those platters when they were new.. KJR this week hired Gary Lockwood away from KING-AM, placing him in the afternoon time slot, 2 to 6 PM. Then you change the format. post in order to assume active management of Northwest Radio. Being prepared before the next emergency arrives is key to preserving businesses and organizations of many kinds. 1". A. Dodson organized the Northwest Radio Service Company. I couldnt wait to hear him(almost, dailyand, one day in particular)break up Chet Rogers, when they did, Police Blotter! That one day, Chet, totally, blew his news update(right, after, PB), because he couldnt stop laughing! R.I.P. We lost a great one. Would try and time my commute home (Vancouver, B.C) so I could listen to Police Blotter. (MOHAI). He was 74. Even tho the transmitter power was just *5,000* watts, the coverage was like a 50,000 watt station.Additional discussion in thread \"Former KJR jock Gary Lockwood dies\", https://feedback.pdxradio.com/forums/topic/former-kgw-jock-gary-lockwood-dies/ I used to listen any time I was in Vancouver where you could pick up the signal. Steve West was the program director. In 1989 he moved to Los Angeles as Assistant Chief Engineer and weekends at KZLA/KLAC. Runtime: 2:09, Your email address will not be published. "Radio KING's Coronation Monday" (advertisement). [4] Lockwood is best known for his roles as astronaut Frank Poole in the film 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968),[5] and as Lieutenant Commander Gary Mitchell in the Star Trek second pilot episode "Where No Man Has Gone Before" (1966). [7] Following these broadcasts he began using the KDP transmitter at 7XC. [citation needed]. next gig. Thereafter, Lockwood starred with Jeff Bridges in the acclaimed "My Daddy Can Beat Your Daddy" episode of The Lloyd Bridges Show. All rights reserved. In 1964, Lockwood guest-starred as Major Gus Denver in the first season of 12 O'Clock High, in episode 9, "Appointment at Liege", and again in 1965 in episode 29, "V For Vendetta". The bet was ultimately called off by Bird. [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. May 1986: First you buy a radio station. His attention to show prep was second to none. Puget Sound Radio 2023 | All Rights Reserved, RIP Gary Lockwood, KJR star from 76-91, Dead at 74. yanked from his regular early morning show. I'm an actor. (Norman Felton). It was a mid Willamette valley radio station. Jim flack If you want to make a donation in my Dads name you can do so to the Seattle Humane society. I never asked why he moved to a mountain in North Carolina, I just hope he found peace there. However, the station's origin dates back to earlier broadcasts conducted by the station's first owner, Vincent I. Kraft. The show's over on Sunday and then you ride off to the At KZOK, morning guy and longtime Seattle DJ Gary Lockwood was let go this week. actor. You are so sweet . 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. You have entered an incorrect email address! Mora, who played for the University of Washington, later said he was only kidding during the interview, but was still fired by the Falcons at the end of the season. PSRs 6 oclock Sunday Night News with the News You Should Know. He played all the top great songs and had the best personality on am 95 kjr. Gary Lockwood KJR 4-5-79. He was 74. 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). like a cowboy. [63], On August 26, 2017, KJR morning host Mitch Levy was arrested in connection with a prostitution sting. One of Seattle radio's prime candidates for historic preservation status, Gary Lockwood (aka "Captain Lockjock") has been yanked from his regular early morning show on KJR. https://qzvx.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Debbie-Deutsch-Gary-Lockwood-KJR-1978.mp3 He started in afternoons 3-6pm that year; went to mornings 5:30am to 9am in 1981. Thus, on May 6, 1944, KOMO and KJR swapped call letters, with the KJR call sign moving from 1000kHz to the less desirable 950kHz. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. One of Seattle radios prime candidates for historic preservation status, Gary Lockwood (aka Captain Lockjock) has been yanked from his regular early morning show on KJR. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland met with survivors of the federal Indian boarding school system and their descendants in Tulalip. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Details on Kraft's earliest broadcasting efforts are limited. (May 31, 1982 - 1988) (divorced, 1 child), (August 27, 1966 - May 12, 1974) (divorced), Love and the Phone Booth/Love and the Doorknob (1969), View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro. 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). Smith moved the studios to the transmitter site on West Waterway in 1955. iHeartMedia has not issued a public statement on the matter. During this time, Clear Channel did not transfer the KJR-FM call letters from 95.7 to 102.9, instead co-branding the station as "Sports Radio 950 AM and 102.9 FM KJR". L.J., was the disk jockey who had the longest tenure on the "Mighty Channel 95," from 1976-1991. The rest of the music programming was phased out in September 1991, making KJR a full-fledged sports radio station. I knew about Todd, but didnt know he had a daughter. ODay is best known for his work as a radio deejay on station KJR in Seattle in the 1960s, but he was also a concert promoter, hydroplane race announcer, and a candid survivor of substance abuse. Pat spills the yuletide beans. In September 1991 LockJock was "yanked from. Jim I've been very fortunate. Book entitled "An Actor's Odyssey" - a story of his experience as an actor and on working with the famous director Stanley Kubrick. Nov 18, 1991 Gary Lockwood, longtime Seattle disc jockey who was fired by KJR Sept. 24, will return to the airwaves Thursday morning - at KZOK-FM, a station spokeswoman has confirmed.. In 1983, he guest starred in the series Hart to Hart ("Emily by Hart") with Robert Wagner and Powers, by then his ex-wife. Marty Loken, "Like It or Loop It, KJR's Still No. The August 1941 adoption of the Federal Communications Commission's "duopoly" rule restricted licensees from operating more than one radio station in a given market. Gary Lockwood, KJR Seattle, May 1978 by Retro Radio Joe. [3] In early 1920, he and O. recognition between now and the time you die, it wouldn't be a hell of 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.
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