While WABC, formerly known as "WABC, Music Radio 77," in New York City
will
present its annual "Rewound" program, Memorial Day, Monday, May 25th,
2009,
the program, featuring past airchecks of WABC air personalities from the
1960's through the early '80's, will be relegated to WABC's web stream at:
www.wabcradio.com
and WPLJ-F.M's HD3 channel, where WABC is usually simulcast. While it is
true that many people will be able to listen to "Rewound" via the
internet,
the truth is, WABC was an "institution" in New York City radio, in its
"Music Radio" days. We listened to "Music Radio 77" on the A.M. radio dial
and listeners should have that privilege, again, as the talk programming,
which WABC airs will, most likely, be reruns, Memorial Day, anyway. Also,
not everyone has access to the internet which could very well get
overloaded, given the popularity of the "Rewound" special, which could
make
it impossible for some to access the WABC web site. Also, it is sad this
change is occurring, since the history buffs who arrange the show have new
content this year. WABC didn't retain its old airchecks and music, after
switching to its talk format, in May, 1982.
Could this be the final "Rewound" special, while there's no factual
evidence
to say it will be the last "Rewound" special, WABC has parted ways with
its
former Program Director, Phil Boyce, whose pet project was, you guest it,
"Rewound." Only time will tell.
Best regards,
Frank
frcasey@xxxxxxxxxxxx
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