1970 in radio

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The year 1970 in radio involved some significant events.

Contents 1 Events 1.1 No dates 2 Debuts 2.1 No dates 3 Closings 4 Births 5 Deaths

[edit] Events

• April — KKDA in Dallas, Texas returns to rhythm and blues format.
• July 11 — "American Top 40," hosted by Oakland, California radio personality (and show co-founder) Casey Kasem, is launched in national syndication. Created by Kasem and Don Bustany, and distributed by Watermark Inc., the program features the top 40 hits from Billboard magazine's Hot 100 chart. The show is a success and sets the standard for radio countdown programs for years to come.

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• Alex Bennett and his wife/producer Ronni move their show from WMCA to WPLJ in New York.

[edit] Debuts

• July 11 — "American Top 40."
• October — KBEM in Minneapolis, Minnesota signs on.

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• National Public Radio incorporated, taking over the National Educational Radio Network.

[edit] Closings

• National Educational Radio Network absorbed into the new National Public Radio.

[edit] Births

• February 14 - Simon Pegg, British comedian, film and television actor, radio personality
• August 16 - Bonnie Bernstein, American television and radio sports reporter and anchor.
• November 23 - Zoë Ball, British television and radio presenter

[edit] Deaths

• Billie Burke, 84, American film, stage, radio and television actress