tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28230378.post4462596471582271309..comments2024-03-19T18:38:03.821-07:00Comments on KFXM Tiger Radio & K/MEN 129 in Doug's Stuff Room: KFXM March 2, 1981KFXM Tiger Radio and K/MEN 129 in Doug's Stuff Roomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03509004175043817757noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28230378.post-83008711589203371742012-03-06T15:29:36.743-08:002012-03-06T15:29:36.743-08:00For Saturday "It was 50 years ago today, SGT ...For Saturday "It was 50 years ago today, SGT Watson<br />brought his band to play."<br /><br />And they did a great job.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28230378.post-37633819614043957952012-03-06T13:55:37.951-08:002012-03-06T13:55:37.951-08:00Interesting fact:
3/10/1962 was a Saturday
3/10/20...Interesting fact:<br />3/10/1962 was a Saturday<br />3/10/2012 is a Saturday.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28230378.post-71576652649837217142012-03-06T13:49:52.027-08:002012-03-06T13:49:52.027-08:00Feel priviliged to read comments from
THE Bill Wat...Feel priviliged to read comments from<br />THE Bill Watson. Many fond memories<br />of 3/10/1962 and thereafter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28230378.post-44127101393458902522012-03-05T21:55:32.684-08:002012-03-05T21:55:32.684-08:00Say, I just remembered that Bill Watson used to be...Say, I just remembered that Bill Watson used to be called "Mister Kicks" on the air at KMEN.<br />So if you're still out there, Bill,<br />then Keep on Kickin', man!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28230378.post-86620206921444046882012-03-05T20:19:59.108-08:002012-03-05T20:19:59.108-08:00Girlfriends, spouses, jobs, and careerrs come and ...Girlfriends, spouses, jobs, and careerrs come and go but our devotion to the history and great times we had with Inland Empire Radio endures.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28230378.post-8876377469180802292012-03-05T20:14:14.095-08:002012-03-05T20:14:14.095-08:00Some might say it would be an honor to hear from O...Some might say it would be an honor to hear from Obama, or maybe even the Pope, on an internet board such as this. But I can say there really is no greater honor then to hear from members of the KMEN team. We've been devoted fans for 50 years! Thanks for your comments Bill Watson.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28230378.post-86237902478615045182012-03-05T16:08:24.915-08:002012-03-05T16:08:24.915-08:00"Maybe it's time to give thanks to the &q..."Maybe it's time to give thanks to the "suits" that made KMEN possible."<br /><br />The original owner gave us a lot of latitude for building the station to where it became a true competitive force in local broadcasting circles. <br />And the greatest credit must given to Ron Jacobs for providing the REAL RADIO inspiration and impetus that brought together the crew and programming during the station's creative years. <br /><br /><br />Bill W.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28230378.post-60519541550767343132012-03-05T15:16:11.106-08:002012-03-05T15:16:11.106-08:00Tom in Lexington, KY:
Those prizes were specially...Tom in Lexington, KY:<br /><br />Those prizes were specially pressed blank demos given away at that time, a common practice at many radio stations. You might have a collector's item there, just erase that guy's name and write in the artist!(LOL)<br /><br /><br />Bill.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28230378.post-75677975788414333912012-03-05T12:50:03.096-08:002012-03-05T12:50:03.096-08:00Maybe it's time to give thanks to the "su...Maybe it's time to give thanks to the "suits" that made KMEN possible. Or do we think that KMEN happened in spite of the "suits"? Probably as long as the "suits" made their money they could care less about what KMEN did.<br /><br />In the history of KMEN I've read little about the "suits" (that management/ownership level above the broadcast program director).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28230378.post-83459731398483262452012-03-05T12:14:22.929-08:002012-03-05T12:14:22.929-08:00Bill
I have a 45 rpm that has your name on it (Ja...Bill<br /><br />I have a 45 rpm that has your name on it (Jackie DeShannon's "You Won't Forget Me"). I won it in a contest on K/MEN. It has your name on it and the date you first played it. It is a totally blank (white) label with stickers with your name and date attached. I have several old memories of what had to be one of the greatest Top-40 station of the time....at least in the Inland Empire.<br /><br />And yes, I am an OLD FART, but my birthday was on February 29 last week, so I have had only 16 REAL birthdays!<br /><br />Tom in Lexington, KYAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28230378.post-58795185857749940042012-03-05T11:10:22.521-08:002012-03-05T11:10:22.521-08:00Tom in Lexington, KY said:
"I was 14 years ol...Tom in Lexington, KY said:<br />"I was 14 years old living in Riverside when K/MEN came on the scene"...<br /><br />That would make you a really old fart now, eh? (LOL)<br /><br />From one Old Fart to another, thanks for listening, bub!<br /><br />Bill Watson.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28230378.post-65321399268747446812012-03-05T11:06:53.684-08:002012-03-05T11:06:53.684-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Lord Darth Rageoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09504572362460384765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28230378.post-24966536123425569872012-03-05T11:02:11.003-08:002012-03-05T11:02:11.003-08:00So, like, just when did Douggo Collins finally get...So, like, just when did Douggo Collins finally get the boot from his lofty gig at KFXM???<br />(He had been there since 1969)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28230378.post-64270406515540485792012-03-05T08:35:39.749-08:002012-03-05T08:35:39.749-08:00I was 14 years old living in Riverside when K/MEN ...I was 14 years old living in Riverside when K/MEN came on the scene. It was a great day for local radio. Without a doubt, the Inland Empire was served by some really great stations at the time with KMEN, KFXM and all the LA area stations that could also be heard. Everyone was listening to---and liking---radio!<br /><br />Tom in Lexington, KYAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28230378.post-16626210462834651382012-03-04T10:36:54.455-08:002012-03-04T10:36:54.455-08:00sayeth ANONYMOUS:
"I'm sure those of us w...sayeth ANONYMOUS:<br />"I'm sure those of us who were around then gave not the slightest thought to what could be 50 years hence."<br /><br />and the response is:<br />"you got that straight, man, whoa!"Lord Darth Rageoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09504572362460384765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28230378.post-29852084636751473432012-03-04T09:43:58.093-08:002012-03-04T09:43:58.093-08:00We're coming up to the 50th anniversary of KME...We're coming up to the 50th anniversary of KMEN in a few days...<br />I'm sure those of us who were around then gave not the slightest thought to what could be 50 years hence.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28230378.post-36088303248085191312012-03-02T20:15:37.805-08:002012-03-02T20:15:37.805-08:00Quite a turn-over of air staff from barely a year ...Quite a turn-over of air staff from barely a year ago! Business at KFXM must have been noticeably on a down-hill slide to require so many new faces in so short a time in broadcasting circles!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com