Old school above; new school below Let's not forget that the Wilson sisters are still cranking out rock & roll. New album next month.
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The ups of the Downs: another stunning Kentucky Derby
Nyquist captured the 142nd Kentucky Derby on a splendid day in Louisville. After Nyquist won the Florida Derby, O'Neill opted to send his undefeated horse to Lexington to prep for the Derby instead of flying him back to California. Nyquist had great runs at Keeneland and shipped over to Louisville less than a week before he would capture the roses at the Derby. Now it's on to Baltimore for the Preakness Stakes on May 21st. Beauty overwhelms Churchill Downs throughout Derby week. Actress Mira Sorvino told me that she felt "as though I've stepped into a completely elegant era from long ago." Not everyone behaved at Churchill Downs. Drunk teens in preppy clothes tend to lose their minds in the
1993 Thunder Over Lou-uh-vull false start >>> leads to incredible show
The 1993 Thunder Over Louisville broadcast from WHAS-TV was a technical marvel with an unprecedented number of cameras, aerial angles, and personalities. The show came off without a hitch except for one thing. The ceremonial starter's clock was off by 20 seconds. Check the above video at the 1:33 mark. A 7th grader pushed the button and ........ an eternity later...BOOM! Below is the introductory piece for the nights coverage with Rachel Platt, Barry Bernson, Wayne Perkey, Terry Meiners, and hosts John O'Conner and Kirby Adams.
Kentucky: the win, place, and show me state
The high holy season in Kentucky is upon us with thoroughbred racing underway at Keeneland thru April 29th. Churchill Downs opens the next day and leads us to the 142nd Kentucky Derby on May 7th. They're off! Keeneland paddock, April 15, 2016 another perfect day for win, place, or show Doug O'Neill, center, is the trainer of Kentucky Derby favorite Nyquist. Neither Tom or I bet on Doug O'Neill's 2012 Derby winner I'll Have Another so we won't miss a chance to ride another O'Neill victory run at this year's Greatest Two Minutes in Sports. Watch I'll Have Another race past 2012 favorite Bodemeister below. If 2016 reveals another superstar like last year's American Pharoah, don't be shocked if his
Underpaid deejays and the changing broadcast game
Is radio dead? Is TV dead? Nope. But there is a reframing of information flow. A recent poll lists broadcasting as one of today's worst career choices. You may be surprised to learn how little most TV and radio people earn. Others predict the end of talk radio following the 2016 elections. No way. Local talk shows allow each city's residents to weigh in on local issues. The local radio station is the kitchen table where everyone can throw in their two cents or at least eavesdrop on those who do. I completely love my 40 year broadcast career and have rarely regretted choosing it. I have learned 10 million things by talking with a zillion people on
Roast With the Most
Thanks to my media buddies, we were able to raise over $100,000 for Seven Counties Services in a "Roast & Toast" on March 3, 2016. Also contributing were Denny Crum, Dawne Gee, Dean Corbett, John Boel, Mitch McConnell, John Yarmuth, and Dick Vitale.
It starting to look like God is not a Cats fan
THE BEASMAN uk loses again air date 12/21/15 I WISH DONALD TRUMP WOULD BAN BALD HAIRED LIARS LIKE YOU FROM BEIN IN AMERICA. YOU MAKE ME SICK, YOU SLICK RICK BUTTKISSIN TRAITOR TURNCOAT TERRORIST. YOU WENT TO U UH KAY BUT YOU IS ON THE RADIO SAYIN YOU IS PULLIN FOR U OF SMELL THIS SAIRDEE. THAT’S LIKE CHEERIN FOR ISIS. IS YOU SICK IN THE HEAD OR JUST STUPID? YOU IS LYIN ABOUT LOVIN U OF SMELL BECAUSE YOU IS JUST TRYING TO MAKE YOUR GAY BOYFRIEND SLICK RICK HAPPY. EVEN HE IS A SECRET WILDCAT FAN, LARRY. YOU AIN’T FOOLIN NOBODY. ALL GOOD KENTUCKIANS IS FOR THE CATS BECAUSE
It’s always nice to see your name in the news, unless it is followed by “was arrested”
My friend Shannon Ragland was doing some research and found the first time my name was published in our hometown newspaper The Courier-Journal. My parents must have been so proud that they forgot to say "I saw your name in the paper, honey!" About a month after the Mick Jagger article ran, I was moved to co-host the morning show with Ron Clay. We titled our show "Morning Sickness" and it became an instant hit. The photo below shows both of us in another high-profile publicity stunt, now working for WQMF under the title "The Show With No Name."
Grandma ruined Christmas at WHAS Radio
A 1986 Christmas season recording of WHAS Radio employees arguing over whether to play "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer" Doug McElvein is now the morning personality on KMOX/St Louis. (air check submitted by Randall Hamm)
The Beasman is back on his payphone, savoring UofL’s scandals
THE BEASMAN rofl scandals 12/11/15 HEY LARRY! LARRY MINNER! WHAT KIND OF SCANDAL IS U OF SMELL DENYING TODAY? (laffs) “HEY DON’T WORRY ALL YOU PEOPLE WHO GIVE MONEY TO U OF SMELL….THE FBI INVESTERGATES ALL SCHOOLS…NOTHING TO SEE HERE…KEEP SENDING IN YOUR CHECKS.” YOU BUNCH OF SAGGY PANTS, RAP MUSIC, IDIOT U OF SMELL FANS IS REAPING WHAT YOU SOW WHEN YOU HIRE SCALAWAGS LIKE SLICK RICK, TOMMY TURTLENECK, AND BOBBY PETRINO. THEY IS PAYIN THEIRSELFS MILLIONS WITH YOUR DONATIONS AND THEN HIRING CRIMINALS FOR STEALING MORE MONEY OR BUYING PROSTERTUTES OR HAVING AFFAIRS WITH SOME SKANK. U OF SMELL IS A SOAP OPRY, CALL IT “ALL MY SCANDALS,” AND Y’ALL COULD