A New Format for KLAC

Posted on September 20, 2009 by lmharnisch

Sept. 20, 1959, KLAC

KLAC tried a new weekend lineup focusing on comedy, with some familiar faces going undercover on the radio.

Jim Backus, the voice of Mr. Magoo and later one of the "Gilligan's
Island" cast, took the 3-6 p.m. slot. Louis Nye, a regular on Steve
Allen's TV show, was heard from 9-noon and Louis Quinn, who played
Roscoe the bookie on "77 Sunset Strip," was on from noon to 3 p.m.

Sounds like a great idea to me. Anyone out there remember those shows?

Any suggestions on who might fill those roles today if the Daily Mirror decided to expand into the radio biz?

–Keith Thursby
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1 Response to A New Format for KLAC

  1. Arye Michael Bender's avatar Arye Michael Bender says:
    September 20, 2009 at 10:19 am

    Was not aware of the comedy line-up. Would have liked it, had I known. But it was also the ear where FM stations were carving new territory, and had captured my ear when available.
    Footnote: Jim Backus, while remembered mostly for comedy, could be a strong dramatic actor. He played James Dean’s father in ‘Rebel’.

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