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Paleozoic local network logos in COLOR!
TV Guide, December 25, 1954.
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FRANKENSTEIN (1931) on Shock Theater- 1958. WKY-TV 4, Tulsa, OK.
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Melvin Lindsey (July 8, 1955 – March 26, 1992) was a radio and television personality in the DC area. He is known for originating the “Quiet Storm” late-night music programming format.
He was a native of DC and attended Woodrow Wilson High School. He began his broadcast career as an intern at Howard University radio station WHUR-FM. In 1976, he brought the “Quiet Storm” to the station’s late-night lineup, titled after a romantic hit single by tenor crooner Smokey Robinson. The show’s soulfully melodic and moody musical fare made it a phenomenal success, and the ‘love song’-heavy format was quickly replicated at stations across the country that served an urban, African-American adult demographic. Lindsey’s show also gave rise to a category of music of the same name.
After a nine-year run on WHUR, he took his format to another local radio station, WKYS-FM, for five more years, and he hosted Screen Scene for BET. He worked for DC television stations WTTG-TV WFTY-TV and WJZ-TV in Baltimore.
He died from complications of AIDS, but the Quiet Storm format he originated gained widespread popularity. It remained popular over 4 decades after its inception across the nation, especially in evening and late-night radio programs. Artists continue to compose songs that target the audiences of Quiet Storm stations and shows. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence
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An ID Card For WKY-TV (Now KFOR-TV) In Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
An ID Card for NBC Television affiliate WKY-TV (now KFOR-TV) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Edward K. Gaylord, founder of the Oklahoma Publishing Company (now the Gaylord Broadcasting Company), became fascinated with the nascent medium upon hearing about it in the mid-1930’s; as Television was actually conceived in the late 1920’s. Edward K. Gaylord developed ambitions of putting his own…
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Children under 10 feet not admitted to WKY-TV’s GIANT KIDS DAY.
Sponsor, September 25, 1963.
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“Behind the benevolent words lies the stark threat of communist action. To meet it--and beat it--we must become deeply and perceptively aware of it” (1961)
#retro#vintage#advertising#1960s#Cold War#nikita khrushchev#communism#WKY#radio#TV#1960s TV#propaganda
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The Tonight Show on WKY-TV
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Melvin Lindsey
Melvin Lindsey (July 8, 1955 – March 26, 1992) was an American radio and television personality in the Washington, D.C. area. He is widely known for originating the "Quiet Storm" late-night music programming format.
Lindsey began his broadcast career as an intern at Howard University radio station WHUR-FM. In 1976, he brought the "Quiet Storm" to the station's late-night lineup, titled after a romantic hit single by tenor crooner Smokey Robinson. The show's soulfully melodic and moody musical fare made it a phenomenal success and the 'love song'-heavy format was quickly replicated at stations across the country that served an urban, African-American adult demographic. Lindsey's show also gave rise to a category of music of the same name.
After a nine-year run on WHUR, Lindsey took his format to another local radio station, WKYS-FM, for five more years and later hosted Screen Scene for Black Entertainment Television (BET). He also worked for Washington, D.C. television stations WTTG-TV and WFTY-TV and for WJZ-TV in Baltimore, Maryland.
Lindsey died at the age of 36 from the complications of AIDS in 1992, but the Quiet Storm format he originated gained widespread popularity and remained popular over 4 decades after its inception, across the nation, especially in evening and late-night radio programs. Artists continue to compose songs target the audiences of Quiet Storm stations and shows.
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#Repost @gossipingheifers (with @report.for.insta) ... @donniesimpsonsr is the son of a record store owner so he developed his love for music and radio early. By age 15, he was on Detroit’s WJLB, staying there for the next eight years. In 1977, he moved to Washington, D.C. to host the morning show at WKYS which he did for the next 15 years. In 1993, he moved to Washington’s D.C’s WPGC radio, staying there for 17 years. In 2003, Simpson signed an eight-figure, six-year deal with WPGC Radio making him the highest paid and first millionaire radio broadcaster without a nationally syndicated show. However most know Simpson as the host of Video Soul. Simpson was an instant hit for the network ultimately hosting “Video Soul” for 14 years. Just about every hit maker of the era came through to talk to Simpson. In 2004, Simpson was inducted into the BET Hall of Fame and in 2015, he was inducted into the R&B Music Hall of Fame, the only non-musicians to be so honored. Simpson has also won two Billboard awards. In 2017, Simpson celebrated 40 years on D.C. radio with a gala at Washington, D.C’s Warner Theater. Although he “retired” in 2010, Simpson returned to radio and TV in 2017. He is currently the host of “The Donnie Simpson Show” on Washington’s WMMJ-FM. #blackexcellence #melanin #blackhistory #blackhistory365 #blackhistoryeveryday #blackradio #blackwealth #firstblack #ourstory #blackstories #positivevibes #positiveblackimages (at Durham, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8Qyav9JHVH/?igshid=wgrqtsk2qkq0
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Donnie Simpson Sr is the son of a record store owner so he developed his love for radio and music early. By age 15, he was on Detroit's WJLB, staying there for the next eight years. In 1977, he moved to Washington, D.C. to host the morning show at WKYS which he did for the next 15 years. In 1993 he moved to Washington D.C's WPGC radio, staying there for 17 years. In 2003, Simpson signed an eight-figure, six-year deal with WPGC radio, making him the highest paid and first millionaire radio broadcaster without a nationally syndicated show. However, most know Simpson as the host of BET's 'Video Soul.' Simpson was an instant hit for the network and ultimately hosted the show for 14 years. Just about every hitmaker of the era came through to be on the show. In 2004, Simpson was inducted into the BET Walk of Fame. In 2015, he was inducted into the R&B Music Hall of Fame, the only non-musician to be so honored at that point. He has also won two Billboard Awards. In 2017, Simpson celebrated forty years on D.C. radio with a gala at D.C's Warner Theater. Although he retired in 2010, Simpson returned to radio and tv in 2017. He is currently the host of 'The Donnie Simpson Show' on Washington's WMMJ radio. #BlackHistory365 #blackhistory #blackhistorymonth #BHM #BlackHistoryFacts #KnowledgeIsPower #BlackLivesMatter #Radio #radiopersonality #Host #radiohost #VJ #videoshow #USHistory #American #History #RadioHistory #Icon #Legend #Detroit #DC #WashingtonDC #BET #Video #videosoul #ChocolateCity #MotorCity #DMV (at United States) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLUMGyOhzbL/?igshid=kcdmrmftap2d
#blackhistory365#blackhistory#blackhistorymonth#bhm#blackhistoryfacts#knowledgeispower#blacklivesmatter#radio#radiopersonality#host#radiohost#vj#videoshow#ushistory#american#history#radiohistory#icon#legend#detroit#dc#washingtondc#bet#video#videosoul#chocolatecity#motorcity#dmv
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URBAN ONE, INC. HOSTED ITS ANNUAL URBAN ONE HONORS IN CELEBRATION OF THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF RADIO ONE AND RECOGNITION OF URBAN AMERICAN LUMINARIES ON DECEMBER 5th, 2019 AT MGM NATIONAL HARBOR
The Two-Hour Telecast to Air on TV One on the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday, January 20th, 2020
URBAN ONE HONORS is presented by TV One and Radio One’s Washington D.C. market’s cluster of radio stations: Majic 102.3 and 92.7; WKYS 93.9, Praise 104.1, WOL 1450, Spirit 1340, and The Team 980 and 95.9.
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“I give praise and thanks to God from Whom all blessings flow for the opportunity to be of service to my community for these 40 years,” said Hughes. “I always say that Radio One is my second baby next to my son and business partner, Alfred Liggins.
I am immensely grateful for the men and women who have worked to help make Radio One a success. It started as a single radio station and is now a media family with two cable television networks and various digital media platforms. I look forward to celebrating this milestone and recognizing others who are doing phenomenal work in their industries.”
The program will feature a star-studded line-up of presenters and honorees as well as special musical performances. It will serve as an annual commemoration of the achievements of black and brown people and broadcast their contributions to our culture and global society.
“Urban Americans have had a tremendous impact on society and culture, a fact that we’re excited to celebrate with the telecast of the annual Urban One Honors on TV One,” said Rice. “As we honor the 40th-anniversary milestone of Radio One, Ms. Hughes’ outstanding contributions as a media pioneer, and the impact of the honorees, we’re proud to continue the network’s mission to represent the richness of the Urban experience.”
“Our team at Radio One DC is profoundly humbled to be a part of this historic presentation of Urban One Honors,” stated Wilson. “It’s not only a celebration of 40 years of broadcast history but also a tribute to some of the most luminary figures in our American culture.”
The inaugural URBAN ONE HONORS was held on December 9th, 2018, at the Anthem in Washington, DC, and was hosted by REACH Media Syndicated Radio Host DL Hughley. The 2018 class of honorees included: Jermaine Dupri, April Ryan, DJ Khaled, Rotimi, Marvin Sapp, Brandy, June Ambrose, Doc Walker, Shaun King, Benny Pough, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, Jade Novah, Dr. Nadia Lopez, Tracy Martin, and Sybrina Fulton. Featured presenters included: L.A. Reid, Ray J, Symone Sanders, Traci Braxton, Bryan Michael Cox, Da Brat, and Fred Smoot. The evening featured electrifying performances from Johnny Gill, Avery Sunshine, Elle Varner, and K-Ci of Jodeci.
URBAN ONE HONORS AIRS JAN. 20th 2020 TVOne
URBAN ONE HONORS is produced for TV One by Eric Tomosunas and Keith Neal of Swirl Films. Kashon Powell, Vice President of Programming for Radio One, is the Executive in Charge of Production, and Susan Henry, Senior Director of Original Programming and Production for TV One, is the Executive Producer in Charge of Production. Brigitte McCray is Senior Vice President of Original Programming and Production.
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For the latest information on URBAN ONE HONORS please visit UrbanOneHonors.com.
Catherine Liggins Hughes is an American entrepreneur, radio and television personality and Business Executive. Hughes founded the media company Radio One, and when the company went public in 1999, she became the first Urban-American Woman to head a publicly traded corporation.
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Urban One Honors Celebrates 40 Years Of Radio One On Dec. 5
Source: TV One / Radio One Digital
Urban One, founded by businesswoman, entrepreneur, and company chairperson Cathy Hughes, has emerged as the largest Black-owned and operated media company in the United States. Founded in 1980, the company will be celebrating the 40th year of existence by way of the Urban One Honors celebration taking place early next month.
The Urban One Honors will take place on December 5 at the MGM Grand National Harbor location at Oxon Hill in Prince George’s County, Md., just outside of the Nation’s Capital. The live event will be recorded and later telecast on TV One on January 20, 2020, on the Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday.
Urban One Honors is presented in conjunction with TV One and Radio One’s Washington, D.C. nexus of radio stations that include Majic 102.3 and 92.7; WKYS 93.9, Praise 104.1, WOL 1450, Spirit 1340, and The Team 980 and 95.9.
For this year’s Urban One Honors, some of the honorees have been announced. Missy Elliott will receive the Music Innovation honor, Jamie Foxx will be named the Entertainment Icon for this year, and Ryan Jamaal Swain will be granted the Represent Pride Honor.
Performers include hometown hero Wale, R&B songstress Brandy, R&B vocalists Ne-Yo and Eric Benét, Gospel star Charles Jenkins, and rising entertainer, Jac Ross.
The Urban One Honors kicks off on Thursday, December 5 at the MGM Grand National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Md. Learn more about Urban One Honors, including purchasing tickets, by following this link.
Source: Nerissa Jones / Urban One
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This is the first time I’m revealing details of my stint in the US Army. As soon as I turned 18 I enlisted into the Army while living in Youngstown, Ohio. After a grueling interview in Dayton, Ohio I was accepted to become a Military Counterintelligence Special Agent. I was shipped out from Cleveland, Ohio by bus to Ft Benning, Georgia. Most of my fellow inductees were from the Hough District of Cleveland. I was born in Punxsutawney, PA where there were zero black residents. I mention this because many times people think racism is partially due to your environment. I believe that to be a false assessment. I never saw a person of color first hand until I was 5 years old. Of course I saw diversity on TV, but not in person. I’ve always believed that I have zero prejudice. Now back to my bus ride from Cleveland. There were only 2 white people on that bus. Me and the driver. My fellow passengers were wild and crazy but treated me with respect and friendship. Little did I know that after my Army days I would be a part of black radio. I had a very adventurous 4 years in the Army as I was stationed out of Ft Myer, VA in the Washington, D.C. area. My military duties occasionally bordered on extreme dangerous situations. I did not leave my Army days unscathed. I have a couple of minor disabilities that I incurred during my tour of duty.i never regret the opportunity and honor to help serve my country. I believe I was the only one in history that loved Army food. Last year on Veterans Day weekend I was treated to an unbelievable several days furnished by the KSJJ Crew! That crew consists of loyal listeners and friends of my post Army days with the Original Slow Jam that started at WKYS and now is heard on Dash Radio and Snoop Dogg’s Cadillacc Music. A different specialty music style has forged unbelievable friendships that will last forever. This is once again the first time articulating my Army days which brought me to Washington, D.C. Today (Veterans Day) I salute those who serve and who have served in the US Armed Services. So many over the years have paid the ultimate price by losing their lives. I lost 3 family members during wars. My love and blessings to you 🙏💙❤️ https://www.instagram.com/p/B4uuIvplzRZ/?igshid=15er3jl1dkwuy
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Your invited to participate with the 5th Annual Career Options Conference on Saturday, November 2, 2019 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Prince George's County Community College, The Center of Performing Arts Bldg. Largo, Maryland !!!
Want To Find Out How To Pursue Your Passion and Your Purpose?
Ideal for Students and Young Adults Ages (16-24), Parents/Guardians, Young Mentors, Schools Counselors, Educators and Advocates etc.
Special Guests include:
☆Jimmy Jenkins, Director and Producer, Jenk Ink, LLC.
☆Santana Moss, Former Washington Redskins Wide Receiver & Founder of 89 Way to Give.
☆Little Bacon Bear – DJ/On Air Personality, 93.9 WKYS FM.
☆Walter Simmons, President and CEO of Employ Prince George’s.
☆Tonia Wellons, Vice President, Community Investment.
☆Lovail Long – Executive Director, DC Black Broadway.
☆Harold T. Fisher, Host and Report, The Daily Drum, WHUR Radio.
☆Howard Gibson, Founder, The Meet Accelerator.
☆Lexi Proctor, Teen CEO, Curlanistas.
☆Nephew Tommy, Actor, Comedian, Radio and TV Host.
☆Nikki Teasley, Former WNBA Player (Mystics) & Head Coach of Washington Fusion.
Community Conversation: Youth Under Pressure to Succeed
Breakout Sessions include:
▪Summer Youth Enrichment Program
▪Overview Eliminate College Debt
▪Why Passion & Purpose Matter
▪Ready for Success
▪High Demand Jobs
▪Trailblazers under 25
▪Entrepreneurship
▪101Money Matters
You do not want to miss this!
Free Chick fil-A Breakfast for the first 200 people!
DOOR PRIZES: Grand Prize: Two-Night Stay at Gaylord National Resorts, (2) $100 & (6) $50 Visa Gift Cards, Swag Bags & More...
FOOD TRUCK VENDOR OR CATERER WANTED!
Looking for 2-3 vendors for this event. Must be able to provide food for 200-250+ people during the lunch period. Must have food vendor license and insurance. Lunch Boxes Ideal. First come, first served basis. Call 240-200-5533 with questions or concerns, etc.
PLEASE SHARE THIS LINK AND REGISTER FREE TODAY AT: http://ecopgc.eventbrite.com
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This man's life story is so intriguing to me! I was beyond thrilled when he said "Yes"!! 😁🤗 What an honor and blessing it was to sit and talk with him about his career in the music industry and his book, "The Musical DNA of Gregg Diggs". He has such an easy going and humble spirit. 🙏🤗 Get his book and be on the lookout for more info about his original movie screenplay "Anascostia". Thank you so much Gregg for chatting with us! It was sooooo much fun!!! Gimme about 3 weeks to put up some promo clips @beyondthelyrics. #beyondthelyrics #greggdiggs #bet #wkys #musicdirector #executiveproducer #arlingtonindependentmedia #arlingtonva #television #production #tv #tvshows (at Arlington Independent Media) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrF3aDllCDt/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=m9egadijitsn
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WKY-TV News Presents
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