I visited him several times after he moved to Florida where we drank and played more golf. [9] with whom he has a daughter Samantha Du Barry-Lockwood, who is an International Yoga teacher, actress, model, and business woman. The format, already a whopping success in New York City and elsewhere, relies heavily on calls from an audience of armchair athletes. Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. Pat spills the yuletide beans. I've just been lucky. We lost a great one. We became quite close in a very short time. On November 4, 2011, at 7 a.m., KJR began simulcasting on 102.9 FM, replacing country-formatted KNBQ. His first marriage was in 1966 to actress Stefanie Powers. An actor is kind of KJR-AM was the pioneering radio station in the Pacific Northwest, and its history mirrors the rise of the radio industry in general. Marty Loken, "Like It or Loop It, KJR's Still No. . Throughout the '80s he was an announcer and/or engineer at the best mix and biggest variety of Spokane radio stations; including KKER (The Sam & Pam Show), KZZU, KISC, PD of KJRB, and the voice of KAYU-TV. Despite this, KJR claims to have the oldest broadcasting lineage in Seattle by claiming 7XC as part of its history. Crow and West did mornings and, in the end, afternoons at - altogether now - extinct album-rocker KXRX. Then you make a bundle. Jim Host "Softy" began a feud with another sports show host in Salt Lake City, Utah after they argued about their predicted outcomes of the Washington vs. BYU game on September 5, 2008. Many hugs to Lisa (who I met in the mid 80s at a licensing shop in Bothell WA). He played all the top great songs and had the best personality on am 95 kjr. Lockwood played 18 holes of golf yesterday. Brink Out, Lockwood In, Barber Returns - qzvx.com document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. An actor is kind of If Bird won the bet, Levy agreed to purchase Storm season tickets. Broke into the entertainment field as a stunt man and stand-in for He would later coach the Seattle Seahawks for one season in 2009. Gary Lockwood 10th KJR Seattle Addeddate 2021-06-29 17:38:40 Identifier gary-lockwood-10th-kjr Scanner Internet Archive HTML5 Uploader 1.6.4. plus-circle Add Review. Off the air Gary was still hilarious especially with his infectious laugh. Thus, on May 6, 1944, KOMO and KJR swapped call letters, with the KJR call sign moving from 1000kHz to the less desirable 950kHz. He started in afternoons 3-6pm that year; went to mornings 5:30am to 9am in 1981. Even tho the transmitter power was just *5,000* watts, the coverage was like a 50,000 watt station.Additional discussion in thread \"Former KJR jock Gary Lockwood dies\", https://feedback.pdxradio.com/forums/topic/former-kgw-jock-gary-lockwood-dies/ The deal also includes a promotional partnership with the entire iHeart Seattle cluster and the 80+ concerts and events to be held annually at Climate Pledge Arena.[66]. He attended UCLA on a football scholarship. What a talent. KJR Seattle Gary Lockwood "Lockjock" 1989 California Aircheck Video KJR-AM-FM are the flagship stations for Seattle Kraken hockey. One of Seattle radios prime candidates for historic preservation status, Gary Lockwood (aka Captain Lockjock) has been yanked from his regular early morning show on KJR. We will keep fighting for all libraries - stand with us! He also guest-starred as Lt. Josh McGraw in season 2, episode 4, "The Idolator" of 12 O'Clock High. Medicare open enrollment is here and SHIBA can help. During this time, Clear Channel did not transfer the KJR-FM call letters from 95.7 to 102.9, instead co-branding the station as "Sports Radio 950 AM and 102.9 FM KJR". The series co-starred Robert Vaughn as Lieutenant Rice's immediate superior, Captain Raymond Rambridge. I trained him to take phone calls from listeners which was a first for him and he loved it. "[46] In the 1960s, under the programming guidance of Pat O'Day, the station was top rated in Seattle and well known for introducing the Pacific Northwest to many recording stars such as Jimi Hendrix, the Beatles, Merrilee Rush and the Ventures.[47]. Sam Lawson's Audio Vault: Oceans of Beautiful Music Gary Lockwood, KJR [32] At this time the Fisher family owned two Seattle stations KJR on 1000kHz and KOMO on 950kHz and their efforts to be granted an exemption were unsuccessful. Required fields are marked *, Copyright 2023 QZVX - Broadcast History & Current Affairs, on Gary Lockwood is locked in at KJR, 1984, KZAMMED by Attorneys, Lockjock To Remain At KJR, KZAM Gets Classy Call Letters, Bruce Cannon/KAMT, Sean Lynch & Beau Roberts/KNBQ, Everest Broadcasting Buys Bremerton Stations, Jazz Alive; Dana Horner becomes GM at KZAM/KJZZ, Clippings: Radio & Records Magazine January-March 1977, Oct 1994: Lockwood Out, Robin And Maynard Are Back, & So Are Crow And West. Longtime Seattle deejay Gary Lockwood died in his sleep last week. [50][51] In June 1988, the station shifted to oldies, playing the music that had made the station famous throughout the 1960s and 1970s.[52][53]. Gary landed at KZOK and then I believe he moved to Florida (lots of golf courses there). Lockwood was born in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California as John Gary Yurosek[1][2] of partial Polish descent. Comments. The couple divorced in 1972. If you don't have some of that I used to listen any time I was in Vancouver where you could pick up the signal. He appeared in a supporting role in the film Splendor in the Grass (1961) and in ABC's TV series Bus Stop (1961). ODay worked at a number of radio stations in the area beginning in the 1950s, but really hit his stride and honed his classic broadcasting style at KJR as deejay, program director and, eventually, general manager. Dave Muzik Morgan out from Cruz Saskatoon read comments! ABC's Hawaii-set Follow the Sun (196162) cast him in support of Brett Halsey and Barry Coe, who played adventurous magazine writers based in Honolulu. Lockwood got his start in Seattle on KING-AM, when KING and KJR butted heads with Top 40 music. Lockwood, who got his start in Seattle on KING-AM, had a long run at KJR 1976 to 1991. Retro Radio Joe. 12 3 81 Gary Lockwood KJR! Police Blotter - YouTube How could KJRs Santa Claus the real Santa Claus, by the way be in so many places at once? We became good friends, drank and played a ton of golf together. A month later, I landed at KVI for a 13-year run as Senior Producer. Seattle SuperSonics play-by-play announcer Kevin Calabro will fill in as interim morning host until a replacement is named, according to Mortensen. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. He starred in the only American film by French New Wave director Jacques Demy, Model Shop. What that means for Lockwoods future at KJR remains unclear. He had a sense of humor that was very much what Northwest radio was all about a little sarcastic, just offbeat, said KXRX general manager Steve West. [3] In early 1920, he and O. During the mid-July switch to sports talk, Lockwood stopped spinning any records. Runtime: 2:09, Your email address will not be published. Or was it Bradenton? KJR (950 kHz) is an all-sports AM radio station owned by iHeartMedia in Seattle, Washington. Thanks to everyone who left such wonderful memories about my dad. I worked with him at KJR!! Learn how your comment data is processed. When we make format changes of that magnitude unfortunately we have staff changes, too, said station spokeswoman Susan Mortensen. The official reason: KJR plans to keep plunging ahead whole-hog with its sports-talk format. R.I.P., Lockjock.. He played numerous guest television roles from the early 1960s into the mid 1990s, and played the title role in The Lieutenant (19631964). Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. actor. In 196364, Lockwood starred as a young U.S. Marine second lieutenant named William T. ("Bill") Rice in the NBC series The Lieutenant. The incredible height of the tower, plus the location near water, helped blanket KJR's AM radio signal throughout the Puget Sound area. Jack Evans still with us? Today is the 15th anniversary of the very first Record Store Day, to celebrate and support independent retailers of recorded music around the U.S. Voula's is an old-school diner along the north side of the Ship Canal, still going strong with a distinctive recipe of tasty breakfasts. [4] Lockwood is best known for his roles as astronaut Frank Poole in the film 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), [5] and as Lieutenant Commander Gary Mitchell in the Star Trek second pilot episode "Where No Man Has Gone Before" (1966). I dont think we ever met during my time at KJR. It was a mid Willamette valley radio station. Then he fired Gary, Garys son Todd, our traffic reporter and me. I was known for contests but no prizes were available. Pat weighs in on the true meaning of decades of hydroplane racing and hydro culture in the Northwest. Author: Sam Lawson Published Date: April 22, 2022 6:21 pm Comments: Leave a Comment on Gary Lockwood is "locked in" at KJR, 1984 0 483. . Its nice to know that all those years of your live radio broadcasts are still headed out beyond the galaxy, waiting to be tuned in by some intergalactic teenager at the controls of his space pod somewhere. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. Throughout the '80s he was an announcer and/or engineer at the best mix and biggest variety of Spokane radio stations; including KKER (The Sam & Pam Show), KZZU, KISC, PD of KJRB, and the voice of KAYU-TV. RIP Gary. [64], As of the 2018 Major League Soccer season, KJR is the English-speaking broadcast partner for Seattle Sounders FC with Matt Johnson on the call. like a cowboy. Gary Lockwood, KJR Seattle, May 1978 The Portland Radio Guide 16 subscribers Subscribe 2K views 2 years ago SEATTLE Gary Lockwood pulls down the afternoon shift at Seattle's 95 KJR radio in. I was the voice of Reverend Jim on Garys show on KJR from86 and KZOK until he retired in 94. Gary Ryan, who did talk hosting on KIRO-AM and before that was half of the morning Ryan and Ryan team on KBSG-FM, has joined KITZ-AM/1400 and KGTK-AM/920 as a regular talk host noon-3 p.m. weekdays. on July 8, 2021, Police Blotter Gary Lockwood KJR Seattle 1984, There are no reviews yet. It aired its dramas, comedies, sports and newscasts. The phones exploded as if I was giving away KJR Cash! He started in afternoons 3-6pm that year; went to mornings 5:30am to 9am in 1981. He and Charlie passing so close together is ironic, but they both were legends in Seattle. Gary Lockwood made These Headlines when KJR Fired Him What more could I have asked for? Gary Lockwood having some fun with Debbie Deutsch KJR, 1978, https://qzvx.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Debbie-Deutsch-Gary-Lockwood-KJR-1978.mp3. Steve West was the program director. He was 74. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. [6] In early September 1921 he began transmitting programs on a regular schedule, three evenings a week from 7:45-8:30p.m.[4], In early February 1922, Kraft built a radio transmitter used by a temporary station, KDP, to broadcast a week-long series of programs from Saint James' Cathedral. Trisha Lockwood, I remember him befor Kjr and before Kgw, wasnt he on Kgal in Lebanon Oregon? Then you do some research. . In 1959, he had an uncredited role as a police officer in the Perry Mason episode "The Case of the Romantic Rogue". In 1963, Lockwood co-starred with Elvis Presley in the musical-comedy film It Happened at the World's Fair. Learn how your comment data is processed. [61] When asked at a later date, Tyler Orsborn (morning show producer at the time) suggested that Storm management were the real reason the bet was called off and not Bird. KJR was the Washington IMG College Network's flagship station from 2002-2014. Be the first one to write a review. Used to listen, from Richmond, B.C. In a tiny storefront club on First Avenue at the foot of Cherry Street 60 years ago, jazz history was made, and a local man was there to preserve some. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gary_Lockwood&oldid=1147677259, Articles with unsourced statements from March 2023, Articles with unsourced statements from September 2021, Articles with unsourced statements from September 2016, Internet Broadway Database person ID same as Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 1 April 2023, at 13:30. When Radio Held Us Captive | Tim Hunter's Wacky Blog Police Blotter Gary Lockwood KJR Seattle 1985 Dave Muzik Morgan out from Cruz Saskatoon read comments! Gary Lockwood KJR Police Blotter 1983 - Archive All goneRIP, AwwGary. KJR carried some play-by-play from ESPN Radio, and some of the regular talk shows at night and during weekends. But I've been blessed throughout my life to In 1983, he guest starred in the series Hart to Hart ("Emily by Hart") with Robert Wagner and Powers, by then his ex-wife. I raided Garys staff locker for giveaways.it was just his personal stuff, pencils, a hat, a note pad with some scribble notes a pair of socks, a golf ball and so on. Cookies, muffins, and money. A great jock and a great radio station! Gary Lockwood was THE big morning show on Seattle radio in the 1980's as AM radio was fading out in Seattle. On November 11, 1928, under the provisions of a major reallocation resulting from the Federal Radio Commission's (FRC) General Order 40, KJR was reassigned to a high-powered "clear channel" frequency of 970kHz. (KJR has since lost the broadcast rights back to KOMO.). Northwest Radio Service Company (advertisement). web pages Reviews There are no reviews yet. The Tacoma Dome is celebrating its 40th birthday with fun and free activities, but the official selection the name goes back a bit further. KHJ The Real Don Steele 12-31-65 (s)added 4 months ago; KHJ Los Angeles - The Real Don Steele 12-22-65added 4 months ago; Great jockI first discovered Gary at Radio KING1090 then 95 KJR and KZOK. The official reason: KJR plans to keep plunging ahead whole-hog with its sports-talk format. Jim Flack.Seattle Humane Society. I dig deep for dirt I still use that line around my friends. Basically, that's what show business is all about. Is there a fund or memorial that we can contribute to? [65], On March 3, 2021, the National Hockey League expansion team, the Seattle Kraken, announced a multi-year broadcast agreement with iHeart; as part of the deal, KJR serves as the broadcast home of the team, with some games simulcast on KJAQ. Gary Lockwood KJR Police Blotter 1983. seems tailor-made for Lockwood, who was spinning many of those platters when they were new, China is NOT Our Friend, China is a Clear and Present Danger, China is Our Enemy, Radio Mans fave with Terence Trent Darby. Gary Lockwood (born John Gary Yurosek;[1][2][3] February 21, 1937) is an American actor. Pat ODay loved radio and local history, and was always willing to help me with KIRO Radio stories and other projects about a range of topics over the years, including: Pat describes the intimate relationship between radio broadcasters and listeners especially young listeners in their cars. Thanks so much my dad loved Animals. Gary Lockwood KJR 4-5-79. post in order to assume active management of Northwest Radio. He was in the Tampa area. [11][12] It had been initially reported that the station's new call sign was "KAJR",[13] however this turned out to be an error in a telegram sent by the Commerce Department, and shortly thereafter it was correctly reported that the assignment was actually "KJR". KJR-FM broadcast a format that includes many of the songs and shows (including original American Top 40 shows from the 1970s) from KJR AM's heyday as a Top 40 powerhouse. For now, anyway. A beloved, giant artifact that was displayed at the Woodland Park Zoo for nearly 30 years is on its way home to the Seattle area. Broke into the entertainment field as a stunt man and stand-in for They're Back! Robin And Maynard, Crow And West - The Seattle Times [8], Lockwood was a film stuntman, and a stand-in for Anthony Perkins prior to his acting dbut in 1959 in an uncredited bit role in Warlock. Debbie Deutsch does traffic and Chet Rogers is in the newsroom.KJR's broadcast tower was *573 feet tall* (nearly the height of the Space Needle and a 50 story building) located next to the west waterway and Seattle's Elliot Bay (picture at 12:30 into this aircheck). In May of 1991, I was Garys producer, hired to help him wane off music and into sports programming with sports guests (some of his childhood sports idols) and other features. He joined the station in 1976, developing a series of regular features Police Blotter, Hooray for Hollywood, Melody Matinee, and more recently, Royal News from Abroad that earned him a reputation as one of Seattles funniest radio personalities. Puget Sound Radio 2023 | All Rights Reserved, Gary Lockwood made These Headlines when KJR Fired Him, Actor in 95 Scrubs Episodes, Sam Lloyd Dies at 56, Publishers Petition Ottawa to Crack Down on Google and Facebook, Radio Mans fave with Terence Trent Darby. You have entered an incorrect email address! KJR (AM) - Wikipedia KJR Radio (Seattle) - HistoryLink.org [14] Later in 1922 KJR's licensee was changed to "Northwest Radio Service Co. (Vincent I. [42][43] KJR became a pioneer Top 40 music station, continuing with this format until 1982. Love and the Phone Booth/Love and the Doorknob (1969), The Return of the Six-Million-Dollar Man and the Bionic Woman. Gary Lockwood pulls down the afternoon shift at Seattle's 95 KJR radio in May of 1978 in this unedited air check. Volunteer to help people understand their Medicare options! I would think Garys at least on the borderline of being an institution.. Join Facebook to connect with Gary Lockwood and others you may know. [citation needed] Shortly afterwards, Lockwood starred in another NBC television series The Kraft Mystery Theater (also known as Crisis) in an episode titled "Connery's Hands". Longtime Seattle deejay Gary Lockwood died in his sleep last week. from Trisha. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. [5] Later that year Kraft was issued a license for an Experimental station, with the call sign 7XC. Gone too soon. "R.K.O. Reposted by (1) View all. Havent seen him for a while. Gary Lockwood (1946-2020) - Find a Grave Memorial The SHIBA program part of the Office of the Insurance Commissioner is ready to help with your Medicare open enrollment decisions. His attention to show prep was second to none. comment. He attended UCLA on a football scholarship. [45], Sinatra sold his interest in the station to Smith in 1964, and the resulting partnership became known as "Kaye-Smith Enterprises. L.J., was the disk jockey who had the longest tenure on the "Mighty Channel 95," from 1976-1991. On June 23, 1922, three Seattle stations took turns operating from noon to 10:30p.m., with KJR allocated 8:15 to 9:15p.m.[16] In May 1923 the Department of Commerce set aside an additional band of transmitting frequencies,[17] and KJR was assigned to one of the lower power "Class A" frequencies, 1110kHz,[18] which was modified a short time later to 1060kHz. We love you. 5 1. The studios are in Seattle's Belltown neighborhood northwest of downtown. Well, I was one who was at the perfect age to enjoy Lockwood. Lockwood, who got his start in Seattle on KING-AM, had a long run at KJR 1976 to 1991. I may play 36 today, he said. 1". In an oral history recorded in the 1970s, Pat describes how he got his durable on-air name. [3], Initially there were no specific standards for stations making broadcasts intended for the general public, and radio stations holding a variety of license classes, most commonly Experimental and Amateur, began adopting regular broadcasting schedules. Seattle, Washington: Superior Publishing Company. It's kind of what life is all about. He will be remembered for not only being the highest paid djs in Seattle at the time, but for his brilliant ability to step down and tell stories. Post comment. R.I.P. The bet was later amended to include Bird yelling "Harder, Daddy, Harder." Be the first one to write a review. Sam Lawson's Audio Vault: Gary Lockwood's Police Blotter, KJR, 1978 He is perhaps best known for his co-starring role in Stanley Kubrick's iconic 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) as Dr. Frank Poole. Hello Trisha. Listeners (7) View all. Gary Lockwood - IMDb KJR was playing Oldies then. KJR was then acquired by NBC,[25] which in 1933 leased the station to the Fisher family-owned Fisher's Blend Station, Inc., owners of KOMO radio, who moved the KJR studios to the Skinner Building. Professional athletes are teaming up to prevent infant mortality and empower women at risk in communities facing severe poverty.
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