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Bertha Rita McAllister (1924-2OO2)
"Profligacy consists not in spending years of time or chests of money, but in spending them off the main line of your career. The crime which bankrupts men and states, is, job-work; declining from your main design to serve a turn here or there. Nothing is beneath you, if it is in the direction of your life: nothing is great or desirable if it is off from that."
—Ralph Waldo Emerson
Partial solar eclipse, 1984. Photo by Grady McAllister.
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The Dresdner Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady) on the opposite side of the bridge was destroyed in the saturation bombing of February, 1945. A rebuilt version opened in 2005.
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Comments on Grady's other workWHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT GRADY'S HOUSTON RETRO RADIO..."I love your site. It’s a remarkable site."
"Want to hear KNUZ radio recordings from the mid-1960s? Grady McAllister has posted a couple of new audio files on his Houston radio history Web site. And while you're there, check out KILT's breaking news coverage of the Kennedy assassination."
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Bill Young was program director of KILT at the time of most of the KILT airchecks. The success of his own production company is a well known legend among Houstonians involved in advertising, media, and entertainment. You will find more remarks from Bill Young among the various aircheck pages. Bill Young is author of Dead Air: The Rise and Demise of Music Radio. "There are many radio sites for assorted markets regarding radio history, but you have done an incredible job. Kudos to you! All the best... "
Bob Green was program director of KULF at the time of most of the KULF airchecks. "A friend of mine just sent me your site. I was blown away... It was a wonderful time in Houston radio due to the competition between 610 and 1230 and the kids were the recipients of all that talent and drive. Thanks for the site..."
The story of the KILT-KNUZ Wars is on the Mainly 60's page. "Houston radio in the 70's, for me, was magical. Your site brought back some great memories. Many thanks, and keep up the good work! "
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This web site has an entire page devoted to Alex Bennett materials. Alex Bennett built his talk radio reputation in Houston, San Francisco, and New York City. He is currently heard on Sirius Left 146. "Thank you for your preservation efforts of an amazing time in Houston radio."
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Gene Arnold, a long time Houston broadcaster, filled several roles at KODA (1010 AM and 99.1 FM) during the 60's and 70's. He worked in news, sports, music programming, and sales. He also became a prominent play by play sportscaster. He has contributed numerous recordings to this web site. "Enjoyed roaming thru your site… great fun."
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Frank Haley was involved in news and public affairs at KILT and KTRH in Houston. He went on to a long broadcasting career in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Haley produced the KILT program on illegal drugs featured on the News & Public Affairs page. That program is based mainly on interviews conducted by Grady McAllister. Most were recorded in stereo at the University Center of the University of Houston in 1969 and 1970. The plan is to eventually put the original raw interviews on this site. Short Frank Haley drug program promos Click here to hear the entire KILT broadcast from October 4, 1970. Click here for Comments on Grady's other work... The Vasthead is the professional web site of Grady McAllister of Houston, Texas. |
