no Los ANC ELES COUNTY'S ONLY RADIO MAGAZINE 1996

NewRadio/TVMuseum

GoldenMikes

"Once againthe Best News Award

goes to KNX!"For the 23rd time in the past 25 years KNX has

won a Golden Mike For Best News from theRadio TV News Association of Southern California.

This year KNX also won

Golden Mikes for Best

News Writing

(Over 15 Minutes),

Best News Writing

(Under 15 Minutes),

Best Individual writing,

Best "Live" Coverage,

Best Documentary,

Best News Special,

Best Commentary/Editorial,

Best Feature News Series,

and Best Sports Segment.

...to be continued

KNX1070"NEWSRADIO

March/April 1996

Contents

ListingsTalk 22News 23Motivation/Health 23Rock 24Public 25Classical 25Country 29Oldies 30

FeaturesCOVER STORY: Casey Kasem 12New Museum for Radio Ea TV20,000 radio programs on file SGolden MikesKNX leads news gatherers 15George Burns InterviewLegendary radio comedian 18

Depts.SOUNDING OFFRADIO ROUNDUP

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RADIO'S GOLDEN YEARS 19LOONEY POINT OF VIEW 20

Volume 2, Number 2

Countdown King

In the days of Beath:mania,Casey Kasem was a starDI on KRLA. In 1970, hetook his idea of dramatiz-ing Everymusician's questfor the coveted No. 1 spotcoast -to -coast with"American Top 40." The

triple Ilall-of-Famer still countsdown the hits in 500 U.S. cities, onevery continent, and here in L.A..on KRIG 104.

Electronic Imaging by Dave White

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S)Memorable Music Forgotten

Your open letter in the Jan./Feb.issue of Radio Guide seems to havetouched a nerve. Like yourself, I amboth saddened and appalled by theloss of our glorious contemporarymusic that once graced the airwaves.

Each generation feels compelled togive its own stamp as its particularstyle where music is concerned. Afterall, as they say- it's their turn at bat.Even though styles may come andgo, it doesn't seem likely that the cur-rent generation has any inclinationtoward music appreciation of yester-year.

Concerning the media, along withtheir sponsors, one needs only to lookabout to see that it panders to thelowest common denominator. Withonly minor adjustments, memorablemusic, so easily put to the test, wouldcome through with flying colors.

Thank you, John Cooper, for yourdedicated efforts in restoring bigband music along with the piedpipers, also referred to as DJs, i.e.,radio personalities.

Alice Mink of Los AngelesCan't Get Through

The thing I've been frustratedabout is the inability to call a radiostation to talk to someone, not just arecording! I wish you could give usthose numbers. (KABC in particular.)

Also, I sure agree with the letterfrom John P. Cooper [in the Jan./Feb.issue]. That's the music I miss.

Mary Ellen Cox of Redondo BeachBig Band Betrayed

Why can't I hear the music I like onthe radio here? I like the big band erastyle music. A station that used toplay it sometimes is gone. They'renow Spanish (another one!) This isn'tfair to people in L.A. who want oldermusic.

Warren O'Hara of Los Angeles

More Immediacy DesiredI had high hopes for your Radio

Guide. Over the years, I've stumbledupon some great special radio shows.I was hoping you could lead me -like TV Guide - to special interviewsand what LPs were being played on"The 7th Day" on the old, (good)KLSX. (I miss Jim Ladd). I caught alive interview with Tom Waits onKCRW a long time ago.

I'm not getting that kind of infofrom you. Maybe you need a weeklyflier. I'd buy that.

Ray Rostad of North HollywoodRadio's 'Black Holes' Probed

I am really enjoying the copies ofyour magazine. It's the only place Iknow of where you might find/willfind out what happened to announc-ers when they "disappear" into thatblack hole of "program changes" atthe station. Also, of course, to knowwhat's coming up - especially atnight on KPFK and KPCC.

Carolyn Kiser of San MarinoNastyman Fan

I'm glad I was listening [to KIIS-FM102.7] at the time the editor was talk-ing about L.A. Radio Guide; otherwiseI would not have known about it.Thank you for writing about myfavorite afternoon radio personality.Would you know what happened toMagic Matt Alan? After departingfrom KIIS, I know he went downsouth in the San Diego area, but Ithink he has moved on.

lose Pena of Granada HillsEditor's Note:

According to Don Barrett in his book,"Los Angeles Radio People," MagicMatt Alan worked as afternoon DI atKITS from 1989 to 1991. He was atKKLQ ("Q-106") in San Diego until1992, then Philadelphia's WYXR until1994. He now hosts "Lighten Up," ashow about cigars, Saturdays, noon to1 p.m. on KIEV 870 AM.'Wonderful Vehicle'

Enclosed is my $12 - I don't wantto miss the next 12 issues. You pro-vide a wonderful vehicle to us radiobuffs. Bless you for you devotion toour mutual endeavor.

Donald DeLuccio of Los Angeles

%sem of Television & Radio Dehuts iii Beverly Hills

Surrender your brain to the omni-scient mind of master control; wrap theheadset around your ears; and glue youreyes to the glass before you. The long-awaited Museum of Television & Radiofinally opened its sparkling new facilityMarch 18 in Beverly Hills, within earshotof the Clampetts: Tape, that is, electronicgold, America's biggest export, our Brady -lives bunched into reams of digitalexcess.

Richard Meier designed the museum,which is modeled after its sister institu-tion in New York. It boasts a collection ofmore than 75,000 programs - 20,000radio programs - spanning 75 years ofradio and TV history.

While resembling a library in functionand form, it is nevertheless firmly placedin the museum category.Museums, according to the staff,are more "active" with their col-lections and are constantly inter-preting the materials in the formof special exhibitions.

"As we open the new facilit\we hope that these exhibition,.series and gallery exhibits willintroduce the scope of the muse-um to the Los Angeles communi-ty - from comedy and rock 'n'roll to news and public affairs,there is something for everyone,"museum President Robert M.Batscha announced.

But don't expect to find a dis-play of vintage receivers or

broadcast equipment. The $15 -million,23,000 -square -foot facility houses astate-of-the-art radio broadcast facility,which radio stations from all over thecountry will use for live remote broad-casts throughout the year.

Visitors use a specially designed $1.5million software computer research pro-gram to search for TV and radio pro-grams of interest. As in a library, the pro-grams are cross-referenced by subject,celebrity name and program title.

The museum board is a who's who ofthe broadcasting elite: Barbara Walters,Candice Bergen, Steven Bochco,Laurence Tisch, Grant A. Tinker, MarioThomas, Norman Lear, Barry Diller andNorm Pattiz, CEO of Westwood One, areamong the trustees.

Batscha: "It will be ready to open."

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(Reel° roundupStolen Slogan?

KBIG 10-1.3 FM filed a lawsuit againstadult contemporary archrival KOST103.5 FM over the use of the slogan,"Today's hits, yesterday's favorites,"claiming that the phrase is off-limits toother stations.

"We're flattered that KOST feels theneed to copy K -BIG," said K -BIGProgram Director Dave Ervin. "But wefeel that we have to stop them beforeKOST changes their morning show to the"Bill and Sylvia Show."

KOST General Manager Howard Nealhad no comment.Handel Views Execution

KFI morning personality Bill Handelwas one of the official media witnesses tothe execution of "freeway killer" WilliamBonin in February. The next morning,Handel broadcast his show from outsideSan Quentin. He described himself asfixated on the face of one victim's motheras she watched the killer die.

"She was holding two 8 -by -10 photosof her son, clutching them to her chest ...rocking back and forth the entire timeBonin was dying," Handel said. "As wewalked out after the execution, I gave hera look of grim satisfaction ... and I maybe crazy, but I swear she smiled back atme and said, 'Hi, Bill.' "Angel: 10-4 to 1070

CHP Lt. Jill Angel reported her lasttraffic tie-up for L.A.'s ride home Feb. 26.She accepted a new assignment as lieu-tenant commander at the highwaypatrol's headquarters in Sacramento.

"It was a big opportunity that cameout of nowhere," Angel said. "I'm feelinga huge loss not being on the air anymoreafter 11 years. It gets into your blood."

The decision to leave was entirelyAngel's, according to KNX News DirectorBob Sims. Her intimate knowledge ofSouthland freeways added credibility tothe reports of the announcer, who starteddoing afternoon drive at KNX in 1990.After a brief stint as the replacement forretired traffic reporter Bill Keane. Angel6 - Los Angeles Radio Guide

Bill Handelreturned to the afternoon drive slot lastfall, trading places with Jim Thornton.

"I've been working 15 -hour days since1990, but it's never seemed like work,"she said.Press Joins 'Crossfire'

California Democratic Party ChairmanBill Press, who hosted a Sunday call -intalk show on KFI AM 640, resigned fromboth posts to become a panelist onCNN's political show. "Crossfire."New P.D. at KABC/KMPC

Bob Klopenstein, who goes by theshorthand "Bob K," left KABC/KMPC asprogram director Feb 23. No replacementhas been named yet for the hot seat atthe two talk stations.Radio on Demand

Your PC can be a gateway to a newkind of radio listening, tailored to yourschedule and interests.

Taylor Subscription Talk (TST) offersa menu of talk radio programs from allover the country via the Internet withReal Audio technology by ProgressiveNetworks of Seattle. Real Audio softwarespeeds the transmission of audio pro-grams and allows for listening to selectedtalk shows "on demand." Subscribers

can browse for shows of interest, such asDr. Laura Schlessinger, Jerry Brown orMichelle Barone's "Parent Talk" as wellas conferences on special topics.

"Traditional broadcasters have theirhands tied by the advertisers," TSTChairman Edward L. Taylor said."Certain programs won't fly because oflimited appeal or controversial subjectmatter. We are able to go beyond thatand offer people what they want."Look It Up...On Tape

The Museum of Television and Radioopened its West Coast branch at 465 N.Beverly Drive in Beverly Hills March 18.(see story p. 5)Major Haul at KCRW

More than 700 volunteers manned thephones for 200 -plus hours during the lat-est fund drive for public station KCRW89.9 FM, netting a $1,036,000 haul frommore than 13,000 new and renewingsubscribers. The West Coast NPR flag-ship immediately sent $50,000 toNational Public Radio News to help thefinancially -strapped agency keep up itscoverage of the U.N. peace keeping mis-sion in Bosnia.

While KCRW drew the most donationdollars, other public radio stations alsohave done well during recent fund drives.

KPFK raised nearly $405,000 - arecord for the Pacifica outlet. KPCC col-lected $280,000 during its fall drive andis set to pass the plate again in April.KCSN brought in $32,000, a paltry sumcompared to its big -city sisters, but it was22 percent more than last spring's take.

College station KXLU-FM put $85,000in the hank, thanks to its one -weekpledge drive last fall. The LoyolaMarymount University outlet will host abenefit at Santa Monica's AlligatorLounge, March 30. General ManagerDan Cavey announced that six rockbands will perform to help raise moneyfor new CD players and a backup trans-mitter.

Jazz station KLON 88.1 FM surpassedits goal of $500,000 by $8,000 in its lat-est two-week bid for listener support.Shana Goes Public

One of rock radio's first female DJs,Shana, was hired by public stationKPCC to replace Rene Engel (now after-

noon hoston KUSC)as assistantprogramdirector andmusic direc-tor.

"Therea big, bighole inadult radioin SouthernCalifornia,"Shana saidof her newmission."Being inradio for 25 Shanayears, I've seen playlists cut down. Wehad the possibility of doing great thingsat KLOS - playing deeper cuts fromclassic albums - but we didn't do it."

Shana cited commercial rock radio'snarrow specialization and "over -researched" playlists as an opportunityfor public radio, which is "more open tonew ideas."

Southlanders will hear changes duringthe station's evening hours in May orJune, including Shana's voice on the airplaying alternative rock.

Shana (her real name is MargaretLiVigni) is known to Southland listenersas a DI on KLOS and KLSX during the'80s and early '90s.

The Detroit native's big break came atage 20. when top 40 programming whizPaul Drew picked her to host theovernight time slot on KFRC in SanFrancisco. Her next stop was 93 KHJ inL.A., and the rest, as they say, is history.Secular Inspiration

Three Los Angeles -area AM radio sta-tions were transformed into one new"trimulcast" signal Feb. 26 under the theaegis of General Manager Hal Merrill.KYPA AM 1220, which stands for "YourPersonal Achievement radio," (formerlyKTSJ in Pomona), AM 1230 (formerlygospel KGFJ in Los Angeles) and AM1240 (formerly religious KPPC inPasadena) draws on the vast tapearchives of direct -mail kingpinNightingale Conant to program nonstoppersonal development shows Mondaythrough Friday from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. By

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dividing each half-hour into segments,the station provides a brisk diet of "foodfor the mind." The schedule includes sixminutes of news at the top of the hour,"Success Skills" until quarter past,"Healthy Lifestyle" until 22 minutes pastand "Business Skills" until half -past.

Highlighting the new lineup are such"personal achievement" big shots asAnthony Robbins, Denis Waitley,Deepak Chopra.

The grand plan of John Douglas,president and CEO of PAR, Inc., is tofocus on useful information for the mind.

After 8 p.m., KYPA offers regular -length brokered shows until 5 a.m.(Gospel music can be heard on KALI AM1430 nightly with hosts Ruth Dickersonand Nawania Lyles.)Poorman's Fall from Power

POWER106 fired Jim "Poorman"Trenton from the evening show at thehip hop dance CHR station and broughtin mix master Richard "Humpty"Vission with sidekick "Speedy K" tocover the 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. shift.

KPWR spokesperson John Boyle saidTrenton did a good job, but that the sta-tion wanted to reach a broader segmentof the community and to bring a more"music -intensive" sound to the evenings.

Trenton continues to produce and tohost his biweekly radio show,"Hollywood Trash Report," which airs inAustralia.Sancho Syndicates

Sancho, KPCC's popular purveyor ofChicano music and culture and educa-tion proselytizer, took on the dauntingtask of syndicating his Saturday 6 p.m. -to -midnight program. The East L.A.College Southwest professor, who worksat the station without pay, has signed onwith KAWC-AM in Yuma, Ariz. and isnegotiating with a public station inColorado.

"We want to get the message out: Stayin school and do something positive withyour life," Sancho said.

SanchoTherapy Show a Goner

Bob Heckler, the conservative talkhost who came to KABC last fall fromDenver, knocked Dr. Leslie Pam andAnn Christie from their mid -morningseat at the struggling sister station,KM PC.

Attorney Alan Dershowitz is on thecase now, Sundays at 5 p.m. on 710KM PC. Without a trace of irony, stationprogammers slated female self-defenseexpert Paxton Quigley to follow the for-mer Simpson defense -team member, from6 to 7 p.m. (Nicole, are you listening?)No 'Joe' Show

At KMPC 710, San Francisco talk hostStar Parker replaced Joe Crummey inthe noon to 3 p.m. shift Feb. 12. A blackfemale conservative, Parker focuses onpublic policy and political issues.

"I want to provoke political thought inLos Angeleswith a moralsignificance,"Parker said. "Ialso want tobring publicpolicy down toa grassrootslevel. I know Iam the onlyconservativeAfrican -Americanfemale radiotalk show hostin Los Angeles- CO my opin-ions will stand Star Parker

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out."Thirteen

years ago,Parker wason welfarewith twochildren.Rejecting thelife of thestereotypicalghetto moth-er, Parkerquit welfareand put her-self throughcollege.Upon gradu-Manny Pacheco ation, she

started N.F.T.A. Magazine, a conservativejournal of opinion and took her hard-linemoral views on the lecture circuit and toradio stations KGER AM 1390 in LongBeach and KSFO in San Francisco.

Far from sounding bitter. Crummeyasked Radio Guide to thank his audiencefor giving him good ratings.

"I beat everyone in males, 25-54,"Crummey said. "I want to thank the peo-ple who listened. I'm very proud of thesuccess of my show."

So why did they fire him?"I guess they wanted something more

than 'more entertainment than peoplehave a right to expect,' " said Crummey,quoting himself. "My vision of talk radiois something broader than talking aboutLamar Alexander; that's a very narrowview of what's going on in SouthernCalifornia."

The talk host/DJ, who has worked atseveral major -market stations, is nowlooking at radio syndication and the pos-sibility of doing a TV show.Sports Talk Returns To 790

KABC has revived "SportsTalk 790"with ex -Dodger Jim Gott and SteveEdwards in the 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. time fol-lowed by former fill-in host DougStephan until 11 p.m.

KABC's "Traveling with Norm FoxShow" (Saturdays from 2 to 4 p.m.) isnow a regular feature on KMPC,Saturdays from 4 to 6 p.m. Fox is joinedby travel and restaurant journalist DavidGoldman for the KMPC version of theshow.

Alternative Health"Here's to Your Health" with Deborah

Ray, medicaltechnician, isnow part ofthe earlymorning regi-men at KIEV870 AM. Raydiscussespreventiveand alterna-tive health-care conceptsand products.She createdthe syndicat-ed show withher husbandand co -hostDr. Donald J. Carrow in 1995.KRLA Promotion

Longtime KRLA weekend DJ and pro-ducer of Art Laboe's "Killer OldiesShow," Manny Pacheco was promotedto afternoon drive at the oldies station,replacing Bobby Romero.

KRLA is home to the "living legend,"Huggy Boy, who has been on the air inLos Angeles for 46 years.Real Changes at KLSX

Kato Kadin left his job as afternoontalk host on "Real Radio" 97.1 FM KLSXto pursue an acting career. Ex-KROQ"Loveline" host Riki Rachtman is nowon board in the 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. weekdayslot. Rachtman, who admits to filling upon pretzels and tic tats before going onthe air, offers listeners a full plate ofradio entertainment, from his radio"Confessional" to "Real News." Callinghimself "politically apathetic," Rachtmanbrings his unconditional SouthernCalifornian chauvinism to his afternoonshow.

TV game show host Chuck Wooleryof "Love Connection" fame took overfrom Motherlove, who was dropped fromthe evening shift. Woolery offers his con-versational skills from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.,followed by Carlos Oscar until midnight.

Programming pros pushed back themorning schedule to accommodateHoward Stern's movie -making schedulefor "Private Parts." Expect Ken Ober and

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Susan Olsen to pop up at 10 a.m. or ear-lier. depending on Howard's hair andmakeup requirements.All Classic...91.5

KPCC Music Director Rene Engelreplaced Bonnie Grice (now the morning

host) asafternoonmusic hoston KUSC.MartinPerlich leadsthe revivedversion of"MiddayClassics."

VeteranannouncerJim Svejdahosts a new8:30 p.m. tomidnight

Jim Svejda slot, whichstarted March

4. Under the umbrella title "Classic91.5," KUSC is seeking to unify the sta-tion's sound with a consistent blend ofclassical. jazz and eclectic music. Localpersonalities host all the shows.

After a brief but undoubtedly unpopu-lar hiatus, "The Newshour with JimLehrer" returned to its 6:30 p.m. to 7:30p.m. berth. "Adventures in Good Music"with Karl Haas moved up a bit to 7:30and lasts until 8:30 p.m.

NPR's "Bill and Bob" Show is goneafter a short life in L.A. (since the fall of1995).AM Hip Hop

It's an unlikely show to expect on thestation where George Putnam and RayBriem reside, but "The Cutting Edge"with hosts Silvanus Slaughter andJenny Jetson has arrived on KIEV 870AM, Saturdays from 1 a.m. to 2 a.m. Theearly -morning "infotainment" show fea-tures many unsigned bands from genresranging from "trip hop" to "lounge" and"trans -ambient." Another atypical KIEVshow that features new talent is SheenaMetal's "Frcakin' Rock Review."Sundays. 2 a.m. to 4 a.m.KLOS Musical Chairs

95.5 FM KLOS switched Remy "theMax" Maxwell from evenings to mid -

days and brought Suzanne Ansilio fromnights to evening (6 p.m. to 10 p.m.)Former midday man Randy Maranzmoved to the 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. slot. AlRamirez stays on overnights. "TheGreaseman Show" was dropped fromKLOS, which now calls itself an "activerock" station, according to ProgramDirector Carey Curelop.New Program Chief At KGGI

Bob Lewis was named program direc-tor at top 40 KGGI in Riverside. Hereplaced Carmi Ferrari, who is the pro-gram director at 1110 AM.Around the World on 89.3

Traveling around the world with yourmate and getting paid to write homeabout your experiences may sound like adream too good to be true, but for traveljournalists Paul Lasley and ElizabethHarryman, the dream is a reality. Theyshare their adventures and expertise withKPCC's audience every Sunday eveningat 10 p.m. The "Touring Company" mapsout all aspects of exploring alien nationsand domestic destinations. Lasky andHarryman travel with two portable com-puters and a small digital recording stu-dio. Eat your hearts out. Lewis andClark.Mornings in Spanish

KKHI AM 930 "Radio Alegria" pickedup Joaquin Garza from sister stationKBUE FM 105.5 to keep the laughsrolling on its highly -rated morning show.Garza joined Latin TV stars La IndiaEdelmira and Julian Gallegos and the"varied personalities" of SalvadorLujano. KBUE "Que Buena" brought inMexican radio personality Jorge Duarteto go to hat during morning drive -time.L.A's Smallest Station

"Atlantic Sunset Radio." on 1610 AM,only can be heard along SunsetBoulevard in Hollywood (betweenFairfax and Robertson). DJ "Geek Boy"- actually former San Diego 91XProgram Director Kevin Stapleford -spins new releases from Atlantic Recordsand gives out a phone number for give-away stuff: 213-6 SUNSET.

"We receive - depending on the pro-motion we're doing - 50 to 80 calls aday." said Jason Koebele. Atlantic'smanager for special events and low -pow -

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ered radio. "We anticipated a goodturnout, because it is a free thing."

Operating with one -tenth of a watt,the low -powered station is not under thejurisdiction of the FCC. and no license isrequired to broadcast.

Atlantic Records put up their first sta-tion at the entrance of the HollandTunnel in New Jersey.

Atlantic promotions VP Danny Buchhit upon the idea after noticing similarlow -powered radio stations set up nearairports for commuter news bulletins.

The Hollywood location continuallybroadcasts a 20 -minute tape, which isupdated about every two days.XTRA Switch

Citing a need to improve the program-ming "flow" at XTRA Sports 690, opera-tions and programming VP HowardFreedman put "The Jim Rome Show"ahead of "The Loose Cannons" with ChetForte and Steve Hartman.

Rome's syndicated program will follow"The Big Show" with John Ireland andSteve Mason at 9 a.m. Forte andHartman will sign on at 1 p.m., and Lee"Hacksaw" Hamilton will stay put in the4 p.m. to 7 p.m. slot.

Freedmansaid "TheBig Show"and Rome'sshow bothhave a"youngerskew" andtend to lookat the lighterside ofsports.MixMasterMovesUp

Danny Buch and "Geek Boy' Julio G.,host of Saturday's "The MixMasterShow" on urban contemporary KKBT92.3 FM, was promoted to weeknighthost from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., replacingTre Black.

Julio G. came to "the Beat" in thesummer of 1994 as the official DJ of theoriginal "Ruthless Radio Show." Hebegan his radio career on "K -Day"(KDAY-AM 1580 AM) in 1987.

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Casey Kan Counts the Stars It\BY BRENDA REES

Casey Kasem smiles when he thinksabout it. Over the years, Kasem hasbecome one of the most successful radiopersonalities, known to millions of fansall over the world. And he's eager andexcited to tell this humble story, onethat's become a bit of broadcasting leg-end. The anecdote sounds like one ofthose stories that he, pop radio's masterstoryteller, has been telling on the radiofor more than 25 years.

"I found my career in a trash can," heannounced with pride. "God must havebeen looking over my shoulder thatnight. because that moment changed mywhole life."

Kasem didn't find a discarded winninglottery ticket in that trash can back in1962; but what he did find was the basisfor his long-lasting and groundbreakingradio show. "American Top 40."

"There are only a handful of radiosuperstars in radio, and Casey Kasem isone of them." said Norm Pattiz, chair-man of Westwood One Companies,which syndicates the shows. "He createdthe countdown format."

Despite his success, he hasn't forgot-ten his roots.

Proud of his Lebanese Druze heritage.Kemal Amen Kasem was born and raisedin a lower -middle class neighborhood ofDetroit in 1932.

trademark sign -off. "Keep your

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ho Climb the Charts

feet on the ground and reach for thestars." is his personal mantra. It is theguiding force behind his work, whichincludes many social causes. He's a vege-tarian who campaigns for anti -smokingcauses. He's also active in politics, usinghis celebrity status to open up dialoguesbetween Arab and Jewish communities.

But let's go back to that trash can.The story goes that Kasem was work-

ing at KEWB in Oakland, Calif., and oneday his program director told him tochange his "wild style."

"1 was working the evening shift." herecalled. "The other disc jockeys werealso doing 'wild tracks' or comedy rou-tines."

After the other DIs were fired, Kasemwas told to get rid of his scripted comedybits. Just go on the air and he a disc jock-ey. management told him. It was a blowfor the driven jock. who had spent anaverage of 10 hours a day researching.writing and producing his six -day -a -weekshow.

"I always tried to come up with some-thing unique whenever 1 did a DI show,"said Kasem, whose already impressiveradio career included announcing jobs inseveral major markets.

Kasem was stumped."1 couldn't go on the air and he bland

- time. temperature and weather!" heexclaimed. "I didn't have anything to

hang my hat on."That night. as he wan-

dered into the radio station,he found providence's trashbasket containing a crum-pled periodical titled "Who'sWho in Pop Music, 1962."The magazine was likemanna from heaven, andKasem devoured its con-tents.

"It was the perfect thing- for. me," he said. "In the

1960s, artists were becom-: mg very important, andple wanted to know more

peo-

--ABIII about them. But back then,ii

TV host (1980-1992) little %vas written about musi-

cians or their biographies. There were ahandful of encyclopedias, and that'sabout it."

Clutching the magazine (which he haskept to this day, the enterprising Dl wenton the air. In between the music. Kasemfilled the airwaves with interesting factsabout popular songs and little-known tid-bits about artists. Using anecdotes andpocket biographies to entertain, hechronicled American culture through itsmusic. As a radio/music historian, healso created a formula that works to thisday.

The success of his countdown shows(in whatever incarnation you hear them)suggest that he's a radio chameleon - atleast in terms of the music he plays.

"I'm lucky I've had this kind oflongevity in the business," the radio prosaid. "I think it's because I never identi-fied myself with any one kind of music.Some Dls do that and it may cost themwhen that music isn't popular anymore."

In today's radio climate, stations usecomplex marketing -based statistics todescribe their format. But theradio/music historian remembers whenradio stations were less specialized.

"Back then, top 40 covered every-thing," he said. "Now you have severaldifferent kinds of country music: four orfive stations playing alternative rock; andtwo to three kinds of softer adult contem-porary."

C.K., Gary Owens, Wink Martindale

Dick Clark & Kasem on TV's 'Shebang'About three years ago. top 40 formats

began to wane in the marketplace.Kasem saw as many as 1.000 stationsdrop his show in 12 months. He foundthat stations were replacing top 40 musicwith the new adult contemporary sound.Even so, this new format was alreadyfragmented.

"We found AC stations that soundedlike KBIG-FM, very up -tempo," heexplained. "But we found [other] stationslike KOST-FM, which was more laid-back. We decided instead of doing justone show called 'Top 40,' we'd give sta-tions a menu."

Once the countdown kingpin offeredstations a variety of shows to fit theirnew formats, many old stations jumpedback on the Kasem bandwagon.

Kasem now produces three versions ofhis countdown shows: "Casey's Top 40,""Casey's Hot Adult Contemporary" and"Casey's Adult Contemporary" plus adaily five-minute show, "Casey Kasem'sBiggest Hits," which features top chart -performers from the last 10 years.

Today, stations broadcast the count-down kingin in about 500 markets acrossAmerica and on every continent.

Here in the Southland, listeners cantune in to the show Sunday nights from 7

Kp.m. to 10 p.m. on 104.3 BIG -FM.Dave Verdery, assistant program director

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and music director for KBIG,described Kasem as theanchor of the "big week-ends" at the adult contempo-rary giant.

"It's hard to stimulate lis-tening at night on an AC sta-tion," Verdery said. "But weget letters from people whothank us for being the 'Caseystation.' "

Verdery credits Kasemwith possessing "the master'stouch" when it comes toputting together a count-down show. KBIG is one sta-tion that has sampled morethan one item from theKasem menu.

"We programmed 'Casey'sCountdown' for two years Liberty,before switching to the 'Hot20' show," he said.

Kasem emphasized that though popu-lar music is constantly changing. the pro-gram he does today is based on his origi-nal concept.

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'Say Goodnight, Gracie"BY FRANK BRESEE

The first time I saw George Burns wasalmost 60 years ago in 1938, whenGeorge Burns and Gracie Allen weredoing their radio show at the newColumbia Square studios in Hollywood.The routine with Gracie went somethinglike this:

George: Well, Gracie, say hello toeverybody.

Gracie: Hello, everybody. What will Ido now?

George: Well, just make something up.Gracie: O.K. I'll make up a riddle. I'll

give you three chances, and if you can'tguess, you win.

George: If I can't guess it, I win? Well.what happens if I guess it?

Gracie: Then it's a tie!George: It's a tie?Gracie: Now what's the difference...George: lust a minute Gracie, this one

is on me. A man goes into a restaurant,and he orders spinach, mashed potatoesand cheesecake. How did I know he wasa soldier?

Gracie: Is that the one where the fel-low had on a uniform? That's very good,George. Tell that?

That's how it went with Gracie formore than 40 years. And during thoseyears the "Burns & Allen Show" was usu-ally rated in the top 10. Their success inradio was transferred to television in1950 (18 years on radio and additionaleight years on TV is quite a good record).

Both the radio and the televisionshows were broadcast, for the most part,from Hollywood (on CBS, from theColumbia Square studios and NBC fromthe broadcast studios at Sunset andVine). The TV show was filmed at theGeneral Services Studios on Las PalmasStreet in Hollywood. and George Burnskept his office at that location for almost50 years.

On television, "Burns & Allen" ran formore than 200 episodes: from October1950 to September 1958. Gracie's retire-ment was the only reason the programended its regular network run.

I first met George Burns in 1972 whenI was writing and producing the "KFI

50th Anniversary" program. The "Burns& Allen Show" was a regular feature onNBC for many years, and George offeredsome stories and audio excerpts from theearly radio years.

"I'd go to a theatre under one nameand get fired after the first show," Burnssaid of his pre -radio days. "In a week ortwo, I'd be back at the same fleabag witha different name and in black face. Theowner wouldn't know the difference untilI started singing. I got the hook a lot. ButI'd rather he a flop in a business I lovethan a success in felt hats. That's how Iam. Nobody can hurt my feelings."

A few years ago he was a guest on my"Golden Days of Radio" program, and hereminisced about his friend of 50 years,lack Benny.

"I remember the time the three of uswere at the bar at the Hollywood BrownDerby," Burns said. "There was EdgarBergen, lack Benny and myself. Whenwe were finished, lack said, 'I'll take thecheck.' So the bartender gave him thecheck and he paid it. On the way out ofthe Derby, I said to Jack, 'It was reallynice of you to ask for the check.' Jacksaid, 'I didn't ask for it, and that's thelast time I'll have a drink with a ventrilo-quist.' "

We also talked about his latest picture.Frank: George, you are now filming a

new film. What's the title?George: "Oh, God!"Frank: What part do you play?George: I play God. I think they want-

ed a person around God's age to play thelead.

Frank: Anything you do is all rightwith me. I thought your performance in"The Sunshine Boys" was outstanding.

George: Frank, I can honestly say thatmaking "The Sunshine Boys" was one ofthe high points of my life. Of course, thehighest of all was the night I walked ontothe stage at the Dorothy ChandlerPavilion and was presented with theAcademy Award for Best SupportingActor of the year. At a time when mostpeople are ending their careers, there Istood, an 80 -year -old man, just begin-ning a new one. You know, Frank, I thinkI'm gonna stay in this business.

Frank Bresee hosts "The Golden Daysof Radio" on the Yesterday USA satellitestation.

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KNX Aces Golden MikesKNX 1070 AM dominated rival KFWB

980 AM at the 46th annual Golden MikeAwards Ceremony, winning 11 trophiesto News 98's six. The Radio & TelevisionNews Association held the hallowedevent in February.

Ed Pardo. Ronnie Bradford, Dave Zorn

KNX, under News Director Bob Sims,did particularly well with its extensivecoverage of the 0.1. Simpson trial: GailEichenthal winning for "Best LiveCoverage of a News Story," MichaelAmbrosini for "Best IndividualReporting" and Eichenthal, Ambrosini,Patti Rcising and Ronnie Bradfordtogether for "Best News Special." RoryMarkas nabbed the "Best Documentary"award for a piece about using whips onracehorses. KNX sports reporter SteveGrad won "Best Feature News Reporting"for his story on boxing in minority com-munities. The pen behind VP andGeneral Manager George Nicholaw's edi-torials, David Ysais, won the "Best Seriesof Editorials" trophy. Writer David Singerwon for "Best Newscast Writing Over 15Minutes" and Ed Pardo and Jenni Tayloraced the "Best Newscast Writing Under15 Minutes" award. "Best Newscast Over

Jim Roope, Pete Arbogast with spouses

Dan Avey & daughter Dirk Morgan15 Minutes" went to afternoon veterananchor Dave Zorn (back in theSouthland after a brief stint in Detroit),along with writers Pardo and Bradford.

At KFWB News 98, Dirk Morgan wonfor "Best News Reporting," MikeKaufman for "Best Sports NewsReporting." Randy Kerdoon for "BestSports Feature Reporting" and Dan Aveyfor "Best Light Feature Reporting." Avey'sreport on the opening of the musical"Beauty and the Beast" featured an inter-view with his 6 -year -old, Jennifer.

At KOST 103.5 FM, Rosalie Foxpicked up the award for the "Best OnePerson News Department."

Pete Arbogast of newcomer news sta-tion 1260/540 AM K -News won for hisweekend feature, "Off Center," whichoffers an irreverent look at topical issues.

Public station KPFK 90.7 FM scoredthe "Best Investigative Reporting" awardfor a story about HIV and AIDS in pris-ons by volunteer reporter Chris Richard."Best Reporting for a Network" went toJon Beaupre and Christopher DavidTrentham on "Gay Proms" for PacificaNetwork News.

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turned up loud. Yes, AM radio. It standsfor Angry Male, and we love our AMradio.

Doctor Looney's prescription for angrywhite males: If you want to be happier.and a tad less angry, stop sitting aroundthe house during the middle of the daylistening to Rush Limbaugh! Get a job.Maybe those pesky minorities with theiraffirmative actions wouldn't be stealingyour jobs if you'd get out of the houseand look for one!

Affirmative action in the radio busi-ness: African -American, Latino, white,man, woman, transgender-American -no matter what you are these days,you're only allowed to have a talk showif you arc a conservative. (Tom Leykis isa token.) The new star on the horizon isStar Parker - the new midday chatter-box at "710 Talk" KMPC. I guess, inorder to compete with Rush, you gottasound like Rush. (You'll get a head -rushwhen you hear her voice. Please pass theAdvil.)

Multiple choice time. Is it ...?A. Dr. Dina Dell B. Dr. Dino Dell C.

Dr. Dean O'Dell D. Dr. Deenie Dell E. Dr.Dean Edell

Thank you very much Don Pardo, theanswer is E: Dr. Dean Edell. Do youknow what kind of doctor he is? Is it ...?

A. doctor of love B. gynecologist C.brain surgeon D. rocket scientist E. evedoctor F. spin doctor

Tell 'em what they've won, JohnnyOlsen.The answer is E! Dr. Deanie is aneye doctor and an expert on every subjectknown to mankind

Sometimes I accidentally listen to hisshow. (I'm sure I'll listen more when Fm85.) My grandmother would still be alivetoday if she'd been able to listen toDoctor Deanie.

Hey, Mr. KFI reported there's a newGE radio called the Supertuner.Supposedly, it pulls in AM stationsunlike any other radio ever made. (Thesix of us that still listen to AM shouldbuy one.)

David Letterman is one of us AMnerds, by the way. The Dave-meister is aradio junkie. He had Larry King and20 - Los Angeles Radio Guide

Howard Stern on his old late -nightshow long before they became the "kingsof all media." The other night hedescribed himself as "curled up underthe sheets listening to AM radio out ofCanada." No wonder he's still single.When in his car, he drives fast with thetop down and tours the AM dial, muchlike myself.

Stay in school! Or you will be stuck athome listening to "Real Radio" 97.1KLSX-FM and their midday show featur-ing Ken Ober (University of MTV) andCindy Brady (University of BradyBunch.) I sometimes hear their programafter Howard Stern is finished, when.much to my dismay, I have forgotten topunch my buttons just because someMonte Carlo just cut me off in traffic, andI've been trying to maneuver back intoposition on Venice Boulevard so I canflip the guy off. Anyway. here's my reviewof the program: Ugh.

*Mr. KFI seems to have less patiencewith old people.

*Lately, POWER 106 has been play-ing POWER 106 -type music, but withSpanish lyrics.

*I can't believe how great the ratingsare for 94.7 KTWV-FM -a true one -of -a -kind format. I thought "hip elevatormusic" was an oxymoron. (Based on itsoutstanding ratings. I guess the onlymoron is me.)

*Tom Leykis would have more suc-cess in L.A. if Clipper basketball gamesdidn't Pearl Harbor his show severaltimes a week, six months out of the year.Does his blood boil when this happens?The answer, says Leykis, is an unequivo-cal "yes!"

* "Arrow 93" has cool billboardsaround L.A. They tell you what artist isplaying at this very moment! Welcome tothe '90s. (How do they do that?)

"Chick -'n' -Stu" as an appetizerwith dinner? With Magic Johnson'sreturn. Lakers station 570 KLAC-AM issure to get a ratings boost.

*Don't you miss Kato Kaelin?* 790 KABC-AM's Dennis Prager makes

me think. (I hate when that happens.)

The "Looney Point of View" repre-sents Looney opinions and not necessari-ly the opinions of all white people. At theoffice, and at parties, the staff of theL.A. Radio Guide keep their distancefrom Thom Looney.

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WEEKDAYS: 5-9a.m., Ken And BarkleyCompany: topical issues ,St humor, news Ststock reports with Ted Payne, traffic withCapt. Jorge/sports with Eric Tracy, PaulHarvey News St Comment9a.m.-12p.m,. Michael Jackson: currentissues, interviews12-3p.m., Dennis Prager: ethical issues,Paul Harvey's 15 -minute broadcast (2p.m.)3-7p.m., Larry Elder: topical issues7-9p.m., SportsTalk 790 with Jim Gott9-11 p.m., Doug Stephan: topical issues11 p.m.-4a.m., Coast to Coast with Art Bell:current issues4-5a.m., First Light: news with Dirk Van(Mon, Best of KABC)SATURDAY: Fishing Expeditions with RonieKovach, 5-6a.m./ Ken And Barkley SaturdaySpecial, 6-10a.m./ The Pet Show withWarren Eckstein, 10a.m.-12p.m./ Food Talkwith Melinda Lee, 12-2p.m./Paul HarveyNews Ex Comment, 2-2:15p.m./ The TravelShow with Norm Fox, 2:15-4p.m./ DiningOut with Merrill Shindler St DeraleeScanlon, 4-7p.m./ The Mario MachadoShow: multicultural issues, 7-9p.m./ TheTom Hall Show: topical issues, 9p.m.-12a.m./ Best of KABC Talkradio, 12-5a.m.SUNDAY: Newstalk, 5-7a.m./ABCPerspective, 7-8a.m/ The Motorized Worldof Leon Kaplan, 8-10a.m./ The SusanEstrich Show: topical issues, 10a.m.-12p.m./ The Tom Hall Show, 2-4p.m./Elmer Dills Restaurant Reviews, 4-7p.m./Gloria Allred: topical issues, 7-9p.m./Religion on Line, 9p.m.-12a.m./ Best ofKABC Talkradio, 12-5a.m. SPECIAL:Dodgers baseball

KFI 640 AMWEEKDAYS: 5-9a.m., Handel Yourself inthe Morning with Bill Handel: topicalissues, interviews/ traffic with Mike Nolan9a.m.-12p.m. Rush Limbaugh: nationalissues/ traffic with Mark Denis12-2p.m., Dr. Laura Schlessinger: therapy2-3p.m., Dr. Dean Edell: medical advice3-7p.m., John & Ken: topical issues7-9p.m., Wayne Resnick: open phones9p.m.-12a.m., Mr. KFI: open forum12-3a.m., Scott Greene, topical issues3-5a.m., Best of KFISATURDAY: Garden Talk with NickFederoff, 5-7a.m./Handel on the Law, 7-9a.m./Best of Rush Limbaugh, 9a.m.-

12p.m./Dr. Laura Schlessinger: therapy 12-3p.m./Tammy Bruce: topical issues, 3-6p.m./Geno Michellini: topical issues, 6-9p.m./Scott & Casey Show: topical issues,9p.m.-12a.m./Scott Greene: topical issues,12-5a.m.SUNDAY:Computer Talk with Jeff Levy, 5-7a.m./ Money Talk with Jeff Sacaccio, 7-9a.m./ Rodri Rodriguez: topical issues,9a.m.-12p.m/Tammy Bruce: topical issues,3-6p.m./Geno Michellini: topical issues 6-9p.m./Scott Ex Casey Show, 9p.m.-12a.m./Scott Greene: topical issues, 12-5a.m.

KIEV 870 AMWEEKDAYS: 6-6:45a.m., Here's To YourHealth, alternative health with Deborah Ray8:30-9:30a.m., Roy Masters: spiritual health10-11:30a.m, Chef Piero Food & Wine Show12-2p.m., Talk Back with George Putnam:topical issues2:30-3:30p.m., Leonard Peikoff Show:Objectivism, the philosophy of Ayn Rand3:30-5:30p.m., Ray Briem: topical issues6:15-7:30p.m., Steve Knight RestaurantShowEvenings (schedule varies), Gregg Hunter'sNightSide L.A.: entertainment talkSPECIAL SHOWS: Parent Talk withMichelle Barone, Tues., 7:30-8:30p.m./LogOn USA: with Jaclyn Easton, Wed. 8-9p.m.SATURDAY: Weekly Las Vegas Connectionwith Bart Torres, 12-1 a.m./ Cutting Edgewith Silvanus Slaughter & Jenny Jetson:new music, 1-2a.m./ Call About Racingwith Bill Garr, 8-9a.m./Best Bargains withGeri Cook, 9-10a.m./Chef Piero's Food &Wine Show, 10-11 a.m./Lighten Up withMatt Alan: cigar smoking, 12-1 p.m./Travelscope with Joseph Resendo, 1-2p.m./Government in Action, 2-4p.m./ ChuckAlpert and the Law, 5-5:45p.m./World ofEntertainment with Gregg Hunter, 9-11:30p.m. SUNDAY: Sheena Metal'sFreakin' Rock Review, 2-4a.m./ Yaricks' BackYard, 5-7a.m./ Phil Blazer Show, 10-11a.m./ Iry Kaze on Sports, 12-1 p.m./ IrishHour with Tom McConville, 3:05-4p.m./Fred Wallin: Sports Talk, 8:30-11 p.m.

KLSX 97.1 FMLite Talk

WEEKDAYS: 3-10a.m., Howard Stern withRobin Quivers; local news with Beau Rials10a.m.-1p.m., Ken Ober & Susan Olsen1-4p.m., Riki Rachtman4-7p.m., The Regular Guys: Larry Wachs 61Eric Haessler

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7-9 p.m., Chuck Woolery9p.m.-12a.m., Carlos Oscar12-3a.m., Voxx: "rock n' roll psychic"WEEKENDS: "Real" rock music: CindyDavis, Beau Rials, Uncle Joe BensonSPECIAL SHOWS: Bad Girls, Sat., 10 p.m.-12a.m./ Frazer Smith After Midnight: com-edy from the Laugh Factory, Sat.,mid.-2a.m./ In the Studio, Sun., 5-6a.m./ OpenLines: public affairs with Ron Escarsega,Sun., 6-8a.m./ Breakfast with the Beatleswith Deirdre O'Donahue, 10a.m.-12p.m./Snap Judgments with Deirdre O'Donahue,Sun,. 7-9p.m./ Uncle Joe's Album Archiveswith Joe Benson, Sun., 9p.m.-12a.m., clas-sic rock CDs tracked

KMPC 710 AMWEEKDAYS: 5-9a.m., Peter Tilden Showwith Tracey Miller: comedy, guests9a.m.-12p.m., Bob Heckler : topical issues12p.m.-3p.m., Star Parker: topical issues3-7p.m., Tom Leykis: topical issues7-9p.m., Xavier Hermosillo: local politics9p.m.-12a.m., Dr. David Viscott: therapy12a.m.-5a.m., Best of Tom LeykisSATURDAY: Best of Peter & Tracey, 7-10a.m./ The Rod Lurie Show: moviereviews, 10a.m.-12p.m./ The Sam RubinShow: entertainment news, 12-2p.m./SteveParker: automotive tips, 2-4p.m./ Talkin'Travel & Dishin' Food with Norm Fox, 4-6p.m. SUNDAY: The Garden Show, 5-8a.m./ On Computers with Gina Smith, 8-10a.m./ The Chuck Madden Show: sportstalk, 10a.m.-12p.m. / Alan Dershowitz: cur-rent issues, 4-6p.m./Paxton Quigley: self-defense for women, 6-7p.m. AnitaGevinson, 10p.m.-1a.m. SPECIAL:Clippers basketball, Angels baseball

NEWSKFWB 980 AM

WEEKDAYS/WEEKENDS: News, weather,traffic from Shadow Traffic Networks, CNN,Group W, ABC, AP, traffic "on the one" at:01, :11, :21, etc./ business news at :25and :55/ sports at :15 & :45; continuous22 -minute news cycle 24 hours a day

KNNZ 540 AM/KNNS 1260 AM"K -NEWS"

WEEKDAYS: News, weather, traffic, APRadio Network News, Pete Arbogast, morn-ings/ Jim Roope, middays/ Dave Freeman,afternoons/ Bloomberg Financial Reportsfour times per hour/ Stan Freberg,

humorist, 3 times daily/ entertainmentreports with Lou ErlenWEEKENDS: Judy Abel, Leigh Hess, H.K.Malay, Doug Llewelyn, Steve Benoit

KNX 1070 AMWEEKDAYS: News, 5-10a.m., Linda Nunez& Tom Haule/ 11 a.m.-3p.m., Barry Rohde/8-9p.m., Jack Salvatore / 9-10p.m., KNXDrama Hour/ 10p.m.-12a.m. news with JackSalvatore / 11p.m.-5a.m., Tom Brown &Beach Rogers/ 2a.m.-3a.m., KNX DramaHour (Repeat)WEEKENDS: News with Diane Thompson,Gail Eichenthal, Bob Scott, Dave Zorn andFrank MottekSPECIAL FEATURES: CBS Radio News onthe hour/ traffic with Jim Thornton, DonaDower/ business news with Jere Laird/sports with Fred Gallagher, CharleyeWright, Steve Grad/entertainment newswith Sam Rubin, Tom Hatten/ Dr. JoyceBrothers/ News with CBS Radio Networkreporters, Dan Rather, Charles Osgood, BillLynch and others

MOTIVATION/HEALTHKYPA 1220/1230/1240 AM

"Your Personal Achievement Radio"WEEKDAYS: 5a.m.-7p.m., Continuous suc-cess, lifestyle, health and motivation pro-gramming7p.m.-5a.m.; SPECIAL SHOWS:Visionaries in Business: interviews withJacQuaeline, Tues., 9-11 p.m.

ADULT CONTEMPORARYKACD/KBCD 103.1 FM "CD 103.1"

WEEKDAYS: 6-10a.m., Kenny Noble/ 10-3p.m., Gary Douglas/ 3-7p.m., Nicci Ross/7-12mid., Alex TostadoWEEKENDS: Sean Kelly, Michelle Knight, RichWatsonSPECIAL SHOWS: Transitions 2000 withJeanne Wright, Sun., 5-5:30a.m./Issues andSolutions with John Copps, Sun., 5:30-6:30a.m.

KBIG 104.3 FM "K -Big 104"WEEKDAYS: 5-10a.m., "Bill & Sylvia,"music, entertainment news with Bob Healy,David Letterman's Top 10 List at 6 & 8a.m., Jay Leno's "Last Night on Tonight" at7 & 9a.m. / 10a.m.-3p.m., Mark Taylor/ 3-7p.m., Rick Diego (except Mon.- Don

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Simon)/ 7p.m.-12a.m., "Carolyn on K -BIG"12-5a.m., Fred MissmanWEEKENDS: Sky Walker, Janine Wolf, DonSimonSPECIAL SHOWS: The Friday Night '80sParty with Carolyn Gracie, Fri. 7p.m.-12a.m./ Disco Saturday Night with RickDiego, Sat., 7p.m.-2:30a.m./Casey's Hot 20with Casey Kasem, Sun. 7-10p.m.

KEZY 95.9 FMWEEKDAYS: 5:30-10a.m., John Fox andLiz Pennington/ 10a.m.-12p.m., Chris Cox/12-3p.m., April Whitney/ 3-6p.m., ScottFree / 6-11p.m., Brenda Franklin/11p.m.-5:30a.m., Johnny QuestWEEKENDS: Joy Teitel, Ed Ford, Lori Ryan,Gil PerezSPECIAL SHOWS: Fox Kids Countdown,Sun., 10 a.m.-12p.m./ Face to Face, Sun.,8-10 a.m.

KOST 103.5 FM "The Coast"WEEKDAYS: 6-10.a.m., Mark Wallengren& Kim Amidon: games and music/ 10a.m.-2p.m., Mike Sakellarides/ 2-6p.m., BryanSimmons/ 6-10p.m., Karen Sharp with LoveSongs on the Coast/ 10p.m.-2a.m., TedZiegenbusch, love songs / 2-6a.m., LanceBallanceWEEKENDS: Marina Wilson, JacquesGonzalesSPECIAL SHOWS: U.S. Music Survey withDick Clark, Sat. 7-10a.m.

KXEZ 100.3 FM "Easy 100.3"WEEKDAYS: 5-9a.m., Greg O'Neill &Tammy Trujillo: games, music, news/9a.m.-2p.m., Claudine St. Claire/ 2-7p.m.,Sandy Kelley/ 7p.m.-12a.m., TommyJaxson/ 12-6a.m., Tom BandaWEEKENDS: Al Marquez, Maggie McKay,Lee Elliot, Adrienne NorellSPECIAL SHOWS: Easy After Hours, Mon.- Fri. with Tommy Jaxson/Insight, Sun.,5:45-6:30a.m.

KYSR 98.7 FM "Star 98.7"WEEKDAYS: 5:30-10a.m., Gary Thompson& Tori Signal/ 10a.m.-3p.m., PaulFreeman/ 3-7p.m., Rick Stacy with LeahBrandon/ 7p.m.-12a.m., Ryan Seacrest/ 12-5:30a.m., Bill AlexanderWEEKENDS: Lee Chambers, LarryMorgan, George EdwardsSPECIAL SHOWS: Insight, Sun., 5:45-6:30a.m.

ROCKKLOS 95.5 FM Active

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WEEKDAYS: 6-10a.m., Mark & Brian:comedy, interviews/ 10a.m.-2p.m., Remy"the Max" Maxwell/ 2-6p.m., Long Paul/6-10p.m., Suzanne Ansilio/ 10p.m-2a.m.,Randy Maranz/ 2-6a.m., Al RamirezWEEKENDS: Kelly Cox, Kenny Sargent,Stew HerreraSPECIAL SHOWS: The Impact Show withFrank Sontag, Sun., 4-8a.m. and Mon., 12-6a.m./ The 7th Day with Al Ramirez, Sun.,5-9p.m./ Pure Rock with Long Paul, Sun.,9-11:30p.m./ Local Licks with Kelly Cox,Sun., 11:30p.m.-12a.m.KROQ 106.7 FM "K ROCK" AlternativeWEEKDAYS: 5:30-10a.m., Kevin & Bean;news with Doc on the Rock, sports withJimmy "the Sports Guy"/10a.m.-1 p.m.,Richard Blade /1-4p.m., Tami Heide /4-7p.m., Jed the Fish/7-10p.m., Sluggo/10p.m.-12a.m., Loveline with Dr. Drew &Adan Carolla/ 12-5:30a.m., Boogerman,Chris Hardwick, Lightning, ZekeWEEKENDS: Raymondo, Lightning, SheriDonovan, Boogerman, Chris HardwickSPECIAL SHOWS: Music From Your OwnBackyard with Zeke, local music, Thurs., 12-12:30 a.m./ KROQ After Hours with JasonBentley, progressive, ambient dance music,Sun., 12a.m.-4a.m./ Openline with ScottMason: call -in talk show, Sun., 5-8a.m./Out of Order, alternative rock countdownwith Jed the Fish, Sun. 8-10a.m./ ReggaeRevolution with "Native" Wayne Jobson,Sun., 6-8p.m./ Rodney on the Rock, Sun.,10 a.m.-1 a.m.

KSCA 101.9 FMAdult Album Alternative

WEEKDAYS: 6-1 0a.m., Nicole Sandler &Chuck Moshontz/ 10a.m.-3p.m., MerileeKelly/3-7p.m., Mike Morrison/ 7p.m.-12a.m., Mimi Chen, 101.9 Local Spotlightat 1 1 p.m./ 12-6a.m., Rich GuzmanWEEKENDS: Julio Flores, Terry Gladstone,Anita Gevinson, Jeff Gonzer, Laurie WilliamsSPECIAL SHOWS: The Difference withTodd Rundgren, Sun., 7-9p.m./House ofBlues, Sun., 9-10p.m./ The Dr. DementoShow, Sun., 10p.m.-12a.m./ Grateful DeadHour, Sun., 12-1a.m./ House of BluesReview, Sun.,1-2a.m.

TOP 40/CHRKGGI 99.1 FM

WEEKDAYS: 5:30-10a.m., 99.1 MorningShow/ 10a.m.-3p.m., Picasso/ 3-7p.m.,Jesse Duran/ 7p.m.-12a.m., Krazy Kid

Stevens/ 12-5:30a.m., Jeff GarciaSPECIAL SHOWS: Art Laboe's Killer OldiesShow, Sun., 6p.m.-12a.m.

KIIS 102.7 FM/1150 AM "Kiss"WEEKDAYS: 5-10a.m., Rick Dees in theMorning/ news with Ellen K, sports with Vic"the Bric" Jacobs, traffic with CommanderChuck Street/ 10a.m.-11p.m., Ellen K/11 a.m.-3p.m., Bruce Vidal/ 3-7p.m., TheNastyman/ 7p.m.-12a.m. (Mon.-Thurs), 7-11p.m. (Fri.) , Domino/ 11p.m.-5a.m.,WendiWEEKENDS/SPECIAL SHOWS: Rick Dees'Weekly Top 40, Sat., 6-10a.m. & Sun.,9a.m.-1 p.m./ Klub KIIS with DJ Jimmy Kim& Domino, Sat., 9p.m.-3a.m./ Desperateand Dateless with Domino, Mon.-Thurs.,11 p.m .-1 2a.m.

KPWR 105.9 FM "Power 106"Urban/Hip Hop/Rap/Old School

WEEKDAYS: 6-10a.m., Baka Boyz/ 10a.m.-3p.m., Morales/ 3-8p.m.,Big Boy/8-11p.m., Richard "Humpty" Vission/11 p.m. -1 a.m., Josefa Salinas/ 1-6a.m., TheRuffnexSPECIAL SHOWS: Tha Baka Boyz/FridayNite Flavas, Fri., 9:30p.m.-12a.m./ BigBoy's Fatter Saturday Night, Sat. 8p.m.-la.m./Power Tools with Richard "Humpty"Vission, Sat., 1a.m.-4a.m./ Kurtis Blow's"Old Skool Show," Sun., 6-10p.m.

ADULT STANDARDSKLAC 570 AM

WEEKDAYS: 4-9a.m., Jeff Rollins/ 9a.m.-1p.m., Chick Watkins/ 1-6p.m., Ed Brand/6-11p.m., Dan Armstrong/ 11 p.m.-4a.m.,Mark HadenWEEKENDS: Bill Jones, Joe Walman, JerryHealey, Rick WagstaffSPECIAL: West Coast Garden Line withBruce Asakawa, Sat. & Sun., 8-10a.m.,Sounds of Sinatra with Sid Mark, Sun.,10a.m.-12p.m., For Your Good Health withDr. John McDougall, Sun., 7-9p.m.Lakers Basketball(also see KPCC 89.3 FM under Public Radio)

CLASSICAL MUSICKKGO 105.1 FM

WEEKDAYS: 5-10a.m., Gary Hollis/10a.m.-3p.m., Jan Simon/ 3-7p.m., JohnSantana/ 7-8p.m., Evening Concert withTom Dixon/ 8-10p.m., Tom Dixon/ 10p.m.-12a.m., Chicago Symphony (Mondays),Music from Austria (Fridays)/ 12-5a.m.,

Steve HendersonWEEKENDS: Nick Tyler, Keith Peters, IanFreebairn-Smith, Steve HendersonSPECIAL SHOWS: Commonwealth Club,Sun., 6-6:30a.m./ L.A. PhilharmonicPreview, Sun., 4-5p.m./Film Notes withGary Laehn, Sun., 5-6p.m./DetroitSymphony Orchestra, Sun., 6-8p.m./Sunday Evening Opera, Sun., 8-11p.m.also see KCSN 88.5 FM under Public Radio

PUBLIC RADIOKCRW 89.9 FM

WEEKDAYS: 3-9a.m., NPR's MorningEdition: world & local news with NPR's BobEdwards, plus local traffic & weather9a.m.-12p.m., Morning Becomes Eclecticwith Chris Douridas: progressive pop, inter-national, jazz and classical music with inter-views and live performances12-1 p.m., Monitor Radio Mid -Day Edition:Christian Science Monitor Radio News1-2p.m., Which Way, L.A.? with Warren Olney2-2:30p.m., All Things Considered2:30-3p.m., Marketplace with DavidBrancaccio: business news features3-4p.m., The World, international news4-7p.m., All Things Considered: NPR's newsmagazine with Robert Siegel, LindaWerthheimer and Noah Adams/TheCalifornia Capitol Report with MikeMontgomery at 6:30p.m.Local Features at 6:55-7p.m.; Mon., Art Talkwith Edward Goldman/ Tues., So. Cal.Gardener with Lili Singer/ Wed., Buzzcolumnists' commentary/ Thurs., Thoughtson Theatre with Robert Windeler/ Fri., TheAudible Feast with Karen Kaplan7-8p.m., Which Way, L.A.? (rebroadcast)8-10p.m., Metropolis with Jason Bentley:eclectic music (except Tues.)10p.m.-12a.m., Brave New World withTricia Halloran (Mon. -Wed.) and BethHalper (Thurs.-Fri.): eclectic music12-3a.m., Gumbo with Chuck Taggert(Mon.)Shortwave with Bruno Guez (Tues. &Thurs.) Stay Awake with Warren Kolodney(Wed. &Fri.), William Orbit's StereoOdyssey, 12-12:30a.m./ Meantime with12:30-3a.m.SATURDAYS: NPR's Weekend Edition withScott Simon, 6-10a.m./ The Best of WhichWay, L.A.?, 10-11 a.m./ Good Food withMary Sue Miliken & Susan Feniger, 11a.m.-12p.m./ Cafe L.A. with Tom Schnabel: jazz,

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classical, pop and international music, 12-3p.m./ Politics of Culture , 3-3:30p.m./Bookworm, with Michael Silverblatt, 3:30-4p.m./ Documentaries, 4-5 p.m./ WeekendAll Things Considered, 5-6p.m./ The OpenRoad with Gary Calamar, Sun., 6-9p.m./Ranco Loco with Liza Richardson, 9p.m.-12a.m./ Pajama Pop with Anne Litt, 12-3a.m./ Swingshift, 3-6 a.m.SUNDAYS: Music of the Spheres withMara Zhelutka, 6-8a.m./ NPR's WeekendEdition with Liane Hansen, 8-10a.m./LeShow with Harry Shearer, comedy andsocial satire, 10-11a.m./ Joe Frank:Somewhere Out There, 11a.m.-12p.m./Cafe L.A. with Tom Schnabel: jazz, classical,pop and international music, 12-3p.m./KCRW Playhouse, radio drama, 3-5p.m./Weekend AllThings Considered with DanielZwerdling/The Open Road with GaryCalamar, 6-9p.m./ Ranco Loco with LizaRichardson, 9p.m.-12a.m./ Gumbo withChuck Taggart, 12-3a.m./ Swingshift, 3-6a.m.

KCSN 88.5 FMWEEKDAYS: 5-6a.m., BBC Newshour6-8:50a.m., Sleepers, Awake! with TonyHanover8:50a.m., Earth and Sky: astronomy &earth science9-11a.m., Mid -Morning Musicale withNancy Endres11a.m.-12p.m., Performance Today withMartin Goldsmith: NPR's classical musicmagazine12-1 p.m., Requests with Nancy Endres1-5p.m., Symphony of the Air with JaredCharles5-6p.m., BBC Newshour6-9p.m., Traveler's Journal/Grace Noteswith Elizabeth Lamers (Zoe Walrond, Fri.)9p.m.-12a.m., Mon. & Wed., classicalmusic/ Tues.,Concert Stage with ChrisPage/ Thurs., Preview Hour with RichCapparela/ Fri., New Releases Show withDick Haskew12-5a.m., BBC World ServiceWEEKENDS: BBC World Service, Sat., 12-8a.m./ Bluegrass Express with FrankJavorsek, Sat., 8-10:30a.m./Bluegrass, Etc.with Frank Hoppe, Sat., 10:30a.m.-12:30p.m./ Riders Radio Theatre: cowboycomedy & music, Sat., 12:30-1 p.m./ At theJazz Band Ball with Al Riemen, Sat., 1-4p.m./ Third Stream with RandyYamamato, Sat., 4-7p.m./ Giant Steps with

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Jared Charles: eclectic music, Sat., 7-10p.m./Digital Odyssey with George Fair,Sat., 10p.m.-12a.m./ Sarcastic Fringehead:alternative music, Sun., 12-5a.m./ SacredClassics with Robert Rios, Sun., 6-7a.m./Latino Classics with Robert Rios, Sun., 7-9:30a.m./ Nothing -To -Do Fun Shop, Sun.,9:30-10a.m./ L'Chayim with CantorMichael Russ, Sun., 10:30a.m.-12p.m./Don't Touch That Dial with Barbara Sunday& Bobb Lynes, Sun., 12-3p.m./On with theShow with Trish Alexander, Sun., 3-4p.m./ALittle Night Music, Sun., 4-6p.m./American Continental Hours with WolfgangSchneider: German music, Sun.6-10p.m./The Music Room with James Walden, Sun.,10p.m.-12a.m.

KPCC 89.3 FMWEEKDAYS: 3-9a.m., NPR's MorningEdition: local and world news with NPR'sBob Edwards, plus local traffic & weather9a.m.-1p.m., Classic American Music: jazz,big band & standards (Marian McPartland'sPiano Jazz, Fri., 12-1p.m.)1-3p.m., Talk of the Nation with Ray Suarez(Mon.-Thurs.)/Science Friday with IraFlatow (Fri.)3-5p.m., NPR's All Things Considered5-7p.m. Larry Mantle's AirTalk: local issues5:30-6p.m.The California Report (Fri. only)7-8p.m. Fresh Air with Terry Gross: com-mentary on the arts & entertainment7p.m.-10p.m., Mon., Citybilly/ Tues., IsabelHolt: Solo/Wed., Wednesday MusicMagazine/Thurs., D -Tuning/ Fri., FridayNight Blues Review with Bill Gardner10-11p.m., Mon., E -Town/ Tues., JazzSetwith Bradford Marsalis/ Wed., The IanWhitcomb Show (until 12a.m.) Thurs.,Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz, Fri.Rhythm & Blues Time Capsule (until la.m.)11p.m.-12a.m., Mon., Folkmasters/ Tues.,Wynton Marsalis: Making the Music/Thurs., Billy Taylor's jazz at the KennedyCenter12-2a.m., AirTalk (rebroadcast)2-3a.m., Fresh Air (rebroadcast)(Fri., 1-4a.m., Rhapsody in Black)SATURDAY: Best of NPR News, 4-5a.m./NPR's Weekend Edition, 5-9a.m./ Car Talk,9-10a.m./ Whad'ya Know with MichaelFeldman, 10a.m.-12p.m./ Chuck Cecil'sSwingin' Years, 12-4p.m./ All ThingsConsidered, 4-5p.m./ Ebony, 5-6p.m/ TheSancho Show: Chicano music, 6p.m.-12a.m. SUNDAY: Ann The Raven: blues,

12-2a.m./JazzSet with Bradford Marsalis, 2-3a.m./ New Dimensions Radio, 3-4a.m./All Things Considered, 4-5p.m./ NPR'sWeekend Edition, 5-9a.m./ Car Talk, 9-10a.m./ Tibor Paul's European SundayConcert, 10a.m.-4p.m./ All ThingsConsidered, 4-5p.m./ Same Time, SameStation: radio drama, 5-7p.m./ Gee Dad!It's A Wurlitzer: theatre organ music, 7-8p.m./Echoes of Greece, 8-10p.m./ TheTouring Company, travel tips with ElizabethHarryman & Paul Lasley, 10-11 p.m./ Livingon Earth, 11p.m.-12a.m./ Don't Wake MeUp, Let Me Dream, 12-2a.m./ C -Span'sWeekly Radio Journal, 2-3a.m.

KPFK 90.7 FM Pacifica RadioWEEKDAYS: 6-7a.m., The JulianneMalveaux Show: politics7-9a.m., Up For Air: news magazine withAriana Manov & Marcos Frommer9-10a.m., Democracy Now! election news10a.m.-12p.m., Many Worlds of Music:Mon., Many Worlds of Music with MarioCasetta/Tues., Wildwood Flower with BenElder/ Wed., Independent Music withMario Casetta/Thurs., Soundboard withJohn Schneider/ Fri., The Nixon Tapes withTom Nixon: international & eclectic music12-2p.m. Music Multi -Cultural: Mon.,Music of the Americas with Jeannie Pool/Tues., Folkscene with Roz and HowardLarman/Wed., Caribbean Rhythms withJean Pierre Brax/ Thurs., Sounds of Brazilwith Sergio Mielniczenko/ Fri., Afro-Diciawith D. J. Nnamdi Moweta & M.C.Ogegeko2-3p.m., Pacifica Radio Archive Presents(Mon., Background Briefing with IanMasters rebroadcast/ Fri., 2:30-3 p.m.,Challenge, news for physically -impaired)3-3:30p.m., Pacifica Network News3:30-4p.m., Mon. Latino USA/ Tues., ThisWay Out: gay & lesbian issues/ Wed.,Working L.A., labor issues/ Thurs., MakingContact/ Fri., Counterspin: media issuesfrom F.A.I.R.4-5p.m., We The People with Jerry Brown5-5:55p.m., Beneath the Surface withSamm Brown, Jude McGee & SuziWeissman, Community Calendar at 5:556-7p.m., KPFK Evening News Hour withFrank Stoltz7-8p.m., Toward the 21st Century: discus-sion: Mon., Cambridge Forum with KenBrown/ Tues., Continent to Continent withRon Wilkins/ Wed., Feminist Magazine/

Thurs., The Lawyers' Guild/Fri., East Wind(7-7:30p.m.)8-10p.m., Music Mix: Mon., Straight, NoChaser / Tues., Spectrum with HamiltonCloud/Wed., Pandora's Music Box withMarcia Caldwell/ Thurs., Preachin' the Blueswith Ed Archer/ Fri., The Music Never Stopswith Barry Smolin10-11 p.m., Arts & Fantasy: Mon., KuumbaCreativity/Umoja/ Tues., For the Recordwith Samm Brown/Wed., Arts in Reviewwith Carol Kaufman/ Thurs., SoundExchange/Free Forum/ Fri., Hour 2511p.m.-12a.m., Inner Vision: Mon.,Philosophy from Alan Watts/ Tues., RichardByrd/ Wed., Realms of Music/Ritual Life/Thurs., Michael Benner/ Fri., Hour 2512-6a.m., Something's Happening, Mon.-Thurs./ The We Hours, Sat., 12-3a.m.,Music for Nimrods with Dan the Board Op:trashy rock 'n' roll, Sat., 3-6a.m.SATURDAY: Hypnogogia, 6-7a.m./Centerstand with Margaret Fowler, 7-8a.m./Heartfelt Music with John & Deanne Davis,8-9:50 a.m. (Weekend Calendar at 9:50)/Digital Village with Doran Barons & RickAllen, 10-11 a.m. / The Car Show, lla.m.-1p.m./ Caribbean Pulse with Dr. Pam Reyes,1-3p.m./ Sounds of Jamaica with RitaWirewaist, 3-5p.m./ Music Chicanos MayConsider, 5-6p.m./ Noticiero Pacifica, 6-6:30p.m./ Pajaro Coalition, 6:30-7:30p.m./Canto Sin Fronteras, 7:30-8p.m./ CantoTropical, 8-10p.m./ Travel Tips for Aztlanwith Mark Torres, 10p.m.-12a.m.SUNDAY:12 O'Clock Rock, 12-6a.m./Gospel Caravanwith Prince Dixon, 6-8:30a.m./HalfwayDown the Stairs: children's stories withUncle Ruthie, 8:30-9:30a.m./ In Fidelity,9:30-10a.m./ Radio Nation with MarcCooper, 10-11a.m./ Background Briefingwith Ian Masters, 1la.m.-12p.m./Counterspin,12-12:30p.m./ SpotlightAfrica, 12:30-1 p.m./ Middle East in Focus,1-2p.m./ Sunday Opera with Fred Hyatt, 2-5p.m./ Clave Latina, 5-6p.m./ CaracolPuccini, 6-6:30p.m./Enfoque Latino, 6:30-8p.m./ Folkscene, 8-10p.m./ IMRU: gay &lesbian talk, 10-11 p.m./ Echoes from aDeep Planet: eclectic music, 11p.m.-12a.m./ Smoke Rings, 12-6a.m.

KUSC 91.5 FMWEEKDAYS: 6-7a.m., Monitor Radio:news from the Christian Science Monitor7-10a.m., Wake Up, L.A.! with Bonnie Grice(The Writer's Almanac with Garrison Keillorat 7:30a.m.)

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10a.m.-12p.m., Midday Classics: classicalmusic with Martin Perlich12-1 p.m., The World: International news1-2p.m., Midday Classics: Martin Perlich2-6p.m., Afternoon Classics with ReneEngel (Writer's Almanac with GarrisonKeillor at 4:30 p.m.) (Fridays- 5:30-6p.m.,The California Report with Maia Krache)6-6:30p.m., Marketplace with DavidBrancaccio: business news6:30-7:30p.m., The Newshour with JimLehrer7:30-8:30p.m., Adventures in Good Music:classical music with Karl Haas8:30p.m.-12a.m., Music 'Til Midnight withJim Svedja12-6a.m., Classical 24SATURDAY: Monitor Radio WeekendEdition with Sharon Basco, 6-7a.m./It's Only a Game: sports with Bill Littlefield,7-8a.m./Car Talk with Tom & RayMagliozzi, 8-9a.m./The Opera Show withDuff Murphy, 9-10:30a.m. / TexacoMetropolitan Opera with Peter Allen,10:30a.m.-1:30p.m./West Coast Live withSedge Thompson, 2-4p.m./Worldwide Jazzwith Gene Parrish, 4-5p.m./Riverwalk: jazz,5-6p.m./Prairie Home Companion withGarrison Keillor, 6-8p.m./Thistle &Shamrock: Irish music, 8-9p.m./Music withTitus Levi & Enrique Gonzalez Medina,9p.m.-12a.m.SUNDAY: Millenium of Musicwith Robert Aubry Davis: early Europeanmusic, 8-9:30a.m./St. Paul Sunday, 9:30-11a.m./The Record Shelf with Jim Svejda:new releases, 11a.m.-12p.m./ The First Artwith Gene Parrish: choral music, 12-1p.m./My Word: BBC literary quiz show 1-1:30p.m./ My Music: BBC music quiz show1:30-2p.m./ Prairie Home Companion withGarrison Keillor, 2-4p.m./ Sundays at Four:chamber music, 4-5p.m./ The PreviewHour with Rich Capparella, 5-6p.m./Schickele Mix with Peter Schickele, 6-7p.m./ Rabbit Ears Radio with Mel Gibsonor Meg Ryan, 7-7:30p.m./ St. PaulChamber Orchestra, 7:30-9p.m./Pipedreams with Michael Barone, 9-10:30p.m./ Music from the Hearts of Spacewith Stephen Hill, 10:30-11:30p.m./ 12-6a.m., Classical 24

COLLEGEKXLU 88.9 FM

WEEKDAYS: 2a.m.-6p.m., rock music / 6-11p.m., jazz & classical music/ 11p.m.-2a.m., specialty shows

WEEKENDS: Alma del Barrio: salsa music,Sat. & Sun., 6a.m.-6p.m./ SpecialtyShows, 6-10p.m./Jazz Night Flight, 10p.m.-6a.m./ classical & jazz, Sun., 6p.m.-2a.m.SPECIAL SHOWS: Camp Stop the World:best of the worst recordings of pop & com-edy with Chris Fab, Thurs., 10-11 p.m.,Demolisten: new rock music, Fri., 7-8p.m.

SPORTS TALKKMAX 107.1 FM

WEEKDAYS: 5-9a.m., Tom Joyner Show9a.m.-12p.m., The Fabulous Sports Babe12-4p.m., Rich Herrera & Bob Golic4-6p.m., Pete Rose6-8p.m., Big Joe Show with Joe McDonnell8p.m.-12a.m., The Sports Gods: DaveSmith & Joey Haim12-5a.m., Sports Fan RadioWEEKENDS / SPECIAL SHOWS: 3-4p.m./Surf Patrol with Les Perry, Sat. &Sun., 5-7a.m./Great American Sports TriviaShow, Sat., 7-9a.m./Thoroughbred L.A.,Sat. & Sun., 9-10 a.m./The Sports Gods,Sat., 10:30p.m.-12a.m. & Sun., 9:30-12a.m./Reggae House Party with SmoothieJones and Marc Bochner, Sat. & Sun., 12-3a.m.

KWNK 670 AMWEEKDAYS: 3-7a.m., Steve Czaban7-1 a.m., John Renshaw11a.m.-3p.m., Kevin Wall3-7p.m., Papa Joe Chevalier7-11p.m., Arnie Spanier11 p.m.-3a.m., Bobby KempWEEKENDS: Saturday & Sunday: FredHuebner, 12-3a.m./ Mark Gentzkow, 3-6a.m./ Jay Mariotti, 6-10a.m./SportsSaturday with Bob Berger & Earl Forcey,10a.m.-4p.m./ Larry Cotlar, 4-9p.m./Chuck Garbedian, Sat., 9p.m.-12a.m./Bobby Kemp, Sun., 9p.m.-12a.m.SPECIAL SHOWS: Cynic's Choice: Britishcomedy, Sun., 9-11a.m., Gordon JonesHorse Racing Show, Wed. -Sun., 7:30-8a.m./ The Facts Man (sports betting),Wed., 6-7p.m./ Dining with Arlene, Sat., 5-6p.m.Trout Talk, Sun., 5-7a.m./ CruiseStars, Sun., 8:30-9a.m.

XTRA 690 AMWEEKDAYS: 5-9a.m., The Big Show withJohn Ireland & Steve Mason: news & sportsupdates with Jeanne Zelasko9a.m-1 p.m., "The Jungle" with Jim Rome1-4p.m., The Loose Cannons: Chet Forte &Steve Hartman

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4-8p.m., Sportsnite with Lee "Hacksaw"Hamilton8-11 p.m., Ferrall on the Bench" with ScottFerrall11p.m.-2a.m., Too Much Show with RickSchwartz2a.m.-5a.m., Sports Fan Radio NetworkWEEKENDS: Lenny Stevens, Fri., 10-11 p.m./ John Kentera Prep ScoreboardShow, Fri., 11p.m.-1a.m./ Sports talk/ play-by-play highlights & live coverage withRick Schwartz and others, Sat. and Sun.,9a.m.-3p.m./ ESPN Radio, Sat., 3-10p.m.,Sun., 6-7a.m., 9-10a.m. and 3-10p.m.SPECIAL SHOWS: Let's Talk Hook Up: fish-ing with Peter Gray & Martin Milner, Sat.,6-8a.m. & Sun., 7-8a.m./Trackside, Sat. &Sun., 8-9a.m./Talkin' Golf with Joe Butitta,Sat., 9-10a.m./Coast to Coast: week insports with Pat O'Brien or Bob Costas,Sun., 11p.m.-1a.m.

URBAN CONTEMPORARYKith 102.3 FM

WEEKDAYS: 4:30-5:30a.m., Front Pagewith Carl Nelson: news & interviews/ 5:30-10a.m., Cliff Winston /10a.m.-2p.m., Joy LaShawn /2-6p.m., Lon McQ/ 6-10p.m.,Chris Lewis / 10p.m.-1a.m., Levi Booker/ 1-4:30a.m., Aundrae RussellWEEKENDS: Milt Little, Jesse Torrero,Daphne James, Jack Patterson, Ted TerrySPECIAL SHOWS: USA Music Magazinewith Vinny Brown, Sat., 6-8a.m./ L.A.Speaks Out with Jackie Stevens, Sat., 8-9a.m./ Radioscope: news magazine, Sun.,8-9p.m.

KKBT 92.3 FM "The Beat"WEEKDAYS: 5:30-10a.m., John London &The House Party with Shirley Strawberry,Dennis Cruz, Ben Kelly & P -Funk/ 10a.m.-2p.m. Diane Steele, All Request Old SchoolMix at noon/ 2p.m.-6p.m. Theo/ 6p.m.-10p.m., Julio G.; the 7 o'clock Menu Mixat 7 p.m./ 10p.m.-2a.m., Nightbeat withLisa Canning/ 2a.m.-6a.m., Jesse CollinsWEEKENDS: Friday Night Jam: DJ jammixes, 10p.m.-12a.m./ The Joint, Hip -Hopwith Mike Nardone and King Emz, Sat., 12-2a.m./ The MixMaster Show: live mixingwith Julio & Tony G., Sat., 7-10p.m. / TheWake Up Show: new underground & hip -hop recordings with King Tech & Sway ,Sat., 10p.m.-1a.m./ Kick the Jams: 20 top -selling urban contemporary records withDoug banks, Sat., 5-7a.m. / The Agenda:

R&B, hip hop news with the Poetess, Sat.,7-9a.m./ Gospel Traxx: gospel music withWalt "Baby" Love, Sun., 6-8a.m./StreetScience with Dominique DiPrima: inter-views, Sun., 8a.m.-11a.m./ Get Up StandUp: reggae music with DJ Dread & BarbaraBarabino, Sun., 6-9p.m./ The Love Affairwith Kevin "Slowjammin" James, Sun.,9p.m.-1a.m.

COUNTRY MUSICKFRG 95.1 FM "K Frog"

WEEKDAYS: 5-9a.m., The Frogmen in theMorning with Bo Wintrow & Scott Ward/9a.m.-2p.m., Forrest Jump / 2-7p.m.,Hoppalong Cassidy/ 7p.m.-12a.m., JennyJumpster/12-5a.m., Davy CroakettWEEKENDS: Cindi Croakford, Lilly Pond,James Pond, Ineeda HopperSPECIAL SHOWS:American Country Countdown, Sun., 6-10a.m./ Grand 01' Hoppry, Sat., 7p.m.-12a.m./ Frogtalk, Sun., 5-6a.m.

KIKF 94.3 FM "Kick FM"WEEKDAYS: 5:30-10a.m., CharlieTuna/10a.m.-3p.m., Carrie Dunne/3-7p.m.,Bob Harvey/ 7p.m.-12a.m., "Bubba"Cowan/ 12-5:30a.m., Mark RobinsonWEEKENDS/SPECIAL SHOWS: Top 5 at5, Mon. -Fri. at 5p.m./ 9 at 9, Mon. -Fri. at9p.m./ Top 30 Countdown, Sun., 10a.m.-12p.m.

KZLA 93.9 FMWEEKDAYS: 5-9a.m., Bo Reynolds &Buzz/ 9a.m.-2p.m., Tonya, / 2-7p.m.,Shawn Parr/ 7p.m.-12a.m., Max Ryder/ 12-5a.m., After Midnight with Blair GarnerWEEKENDS: Austin Hill, Gary Campbell,Burt Brown, Haagan Higgins, Whitney AllenSPECIAL SHOWS: American CountryCountdown with Bob Kingsley, Sun., 7-11a.m./ Boot Partyin' Saturday Night withBo Reynolds, Sat., 8p.m.-12a.m./ Z Pastwith Kevin and Danny, Sun., 9-11p.m.

JAZZKLON 88.1 FM "Jazz 88.1"

WEEKDAYS: 6-10a.m., Ken Borgers/10a.m.-3p.m., Helen Borgers/ 3-8p.m.,Chuck Niles/ 8p.m.-1 a.m., Sam Fields/ 1-6a.m., Mike NewportWEEKENDS/SPECIAL SHOWS: MostlyBop, Sat., 10a.m.-2p.m./ Nothin' but theBlues, Sat. & Sun., 2-6p.m./ The JazzScene: local artists, Sat. 9p.m.-1a.m.

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SMOOTH JAll/New A.C.KTWV 94.7 FM "The Wave"

WEEKDAYS: 5:30-9a.m., Paul Crosswhitewith news every half hour, traffic & weath-er every 15 minutes, "Thought for theDay" at 7a.m. / 9a.m.-2p.m., Talaya/2-7p.m., Don Burns/ 7p.m.-12a.m., CathiParrish/ 12-5:30a.m., Amy HiattWEEKENDS: Mark Abel, Keith Allen, SteveClark, J. D., Nicole Devereux, WallyWingert, Jamie WorldsSPECIAL SHOWS: Nite Trax, Mon. -Sat.,8p.m./ The Saturday Night CD, Sat.,11p.m./ Personal Notes with Dave Koz,Sun., 9-11p.m./ The Wave's World MusicHour, Sun., 11p.m.-12a.m./ MusicalStarstreams, Sun.,12-2a.m

OLDIESKACE 103.9 FM (soul/R&B oldies)

WEEKDAYS: 6-10a.m., Rico Reed withTanya Hart/ 10a.m.-3p.m., AntoinetteRussell/ 3-8p.m., Gillian / 8p.m.-1a.m.,"The Quiet Storm" with E.Z. Wiggins/ 1-6a.m., Johnny MorrisWEEKENDS: Mark Drummond, KevinRoss, George Moore, Karla with a K, J.J.JohnsonSPECIAL SHOWS: So. Cal.'s Best Gospelwith Reginald Utley, Sun., 6-8a.m./ TurningPoint Live with Pat Means & Kay Hixson,Sun., 8-10a.m./ The '70s Show withGeorge Moore, Sat., 8p.m.-1a.m.KCBS 93.1 FM "Arrow 93" ('60s, '70s

& '80s rock 'n' roll)WEEKDAYS: 6-10a.m., Gary Moore/10a.m.-2p.m., Mary Price/ 2-6p.m., JimRondeau/ 6-10p.m., Krickett Davis/10p.m.-2a.m., Danny Martinez/2-6a.m.,Dave ("Murph") Murphy or Mark St. JohnWEEKENDS: Mark St. John, Robin Banks,Chris Taylor, Jeff Serr, Danny Martinez,Dave Murphy ("Murph"), Mike DonovanSPECIAL SHOWSSunday High Noon Countdown, Sun.,12-1p.m.: historic rock 'n' roll

KOLA 99.9 FMWEEKDAYS: 5-9a.m., Chris & Butch, TheWaking Crew/ 9a.m.-12p.m., GarySpringfield/ 12-4p.m., Cindy Davis /4-8p.m., Vic Slick/ 8p.m.-12a.m., ShawnBannister / 12-5a.m., David Crow

KRLA 1110 AMOldies 1110

WEEKDAYS: 5-10a.m., MuchoMorales/10a.m.-3p.m., Dominick Garcia,12-1 p.m., The All Request Lunch Hour/ 3-7p.m., Manny Pacheco/ 5-5:30p.m., 5O'Clock Party Train/ 7p.m.-12a.m., HuggyBoy/12-5a.m., Mike Daniels or Jay CorralesWEEKENDS: Little Ricci, Larry McKay,Chris Griego, Brian Roberts, Connie B., ArtLaboe

SPECIAL SHOWS: KRLA Connection, Sun.,6a.m.-8a.m./Art Laboe's Killer Oldies Show,Sun., 7p.m.-12a.m.

KRTH 101.1 FM "K Earth 101"Oldies from '50s, '60s 61 '70s

WEEKDAYS: 5-9 a.m., Robert W. Morgan,news with Joni Caryl, traffic with RichardTurnage /9a.m.-1 p.m., "Mr. Rock N' Roll"/1-4p.m., Johnny Hayes/4-7p.m., The RealDon Steele/7-11p.m., Jay Coffey/ 11p.m.-5a.m., Bill Stevens or Gary MarshallWEEKENDS: Chaz Kelley, Steve Jay, DaveSebastion, Dave Randall, Jim Carson

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