WKIP Airchecks

Here they come – the voices you remember. Sit back and relax.

Personalities:

Rich Davis – May 27, 1970 – WKIP broadcast the Mets in 1970 and Rich did a pregame show before every game. Here is the only known surviving copy of his show.

Mel Blanc – WKIP purchased a comedy package from Mel Blanc’s production company. Here is Mel introducing the WKIP lineup in late 1970.

Rob Roy - 1974 – Rob Roy did the 7-midnight show in the early 70s. Every night at 10pm, he reminded parents about their children.

Culture Vulture III - May 11, 1975 – Hosted by Dr. Bryce Allen Gorman, the program featured interviews with area performing artists, classical music and opera. In this clip, Dr. Gorman interviews guests Estelle and Alfonso.

Rich Stevens - 7-22-79 – This is vintage Rich Stevens – lots of jingles, reverb, and production. Listen for a bit of Ingram and Bob-a-loo as well.

Newscasts:
63 News - the end of newscast - summer of 1963
69 News - Joe Fratelli intro to 'Earwitness News' - from 1969

Virginia Siegrist - 1974 – Here’s a outro to a Virginia Siegrist newscast