TALKIN' RADIO : AM TALK RADIO LINEUP FALLING INTO PLACE AT KRLA.Byline: Fred Shuster That new talk format at oldies Oldies is a generic term commonly used to describe a radio format that usually concentrates on Top 40 music from the '50s, '60s and '70s. Oldies are typically from R&B, pop and rock music genres. KRLA-AM (1110) spearheaded by longtime KABC-AM (790) personality Michael Jackson Noun 1. Michael Jackson - United States singer who began singing with his four brothers and later became a highly successful star during the 1980s (born in 1958) Michael Joe Jackson, Jackson will debut Nov. 30. KRLA, which once took part in bringing the Beatles to the Hollywood Bowl in the early '60s, will lead off each day with syndicated host Don Imus, who exits adult standards KLAC-AM (570). Although the new format debuts at the end of the month, midday host Jackson won't start until the new year. Once the lineup falls into place, Dr. Toni Grant will follow Jackson at noon, with G. Gordon Liddy George Gordon Battle Liddy (born November 30, 1930) was the chief operative for White House Plumbers unit that existed during several years of Richard Nixon's Presidency. Along with E. coming in at 3 p.m. KRLA will also broadcast Anaheim Angels and L.A. Kings games. Ed Tyll starts at 10 p.m. in a simulcast of his KLSX-FM (97.1) program. CBS (Cell Broadcast Service) See cell broadcast. Radio-owned KRLA and KLSX are sister stations and advertisers will be offered combination spots. Jackson, who recently resigned from KABC KABC Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children after more than 30 years, said last week that his 9 a.m.-to-noon show will feature interviews with ``high-caliber'' guests and newsmakers. In addition, the program may also be syndicated. The new all-talk station will target a more traditional 35-to-64 age group in contrast to the much younger audience sought by KLSX, KRLA/KLSX general manager Bob Moore said. ``For 18 months, we did 250 calls a week to English-speaking adults, 25 to 64, and asked them what they felt was missing in terms of music on the AM dial and they answered, `Nothing,' '' Moore explained. ``Because the truth is, once you take away KRLA and KLAC, you have no more music on AM. ``We also asked what people felt was missing in terms of talk on AM and their overwhelming response was, `Michael Jackson, Monday through Friday.' '' Playlist A file that contains an index to a selected group of music files on the computer. Using digital jukebox software such as iTunes and Winamp, playlists are created by the user by dragging and dropping titles from a master index. The software may be able to create a playlist automatically. in his hands Keith Cunningham has been named program manager at album alternative Channel 103.1. ``I've seen firsthand how powerful this format can be when it's marketed and programmed properly,'' says Cunningham, who comes to Channel 103.1 on Nov. 30 from KBPI KBPI Key Business Performance Indicators in Denver, where he is currently assistant program director and director of marketing and promotions. CAPTION(S): Photo Photo: JACKSON |
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