1960 in radio

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The year 1960 in radio involved some significant events.

Events

January 25 - In Washington, DC, the National Association of Broadcasters reacts to the Payola scandal by threatening fines for any disc jockeys who accepted money for playing particular records.
February 8 - Congressional investigations begin into payola in the radio and record industries.
February 29 - The radio program "At Your Service" debuted on St. Louis radio station KMOX. The program is believed to be first locally produced radio talk-show, that helped launch the talk radio format in the US.

August 27 - The Louisiana Hayride put on its final show.
November 25 - The long-running serial, Ma Perkins, airs its last episode on the CBS radio network.

January 3 - Liz Kershaw, UK radio presenter
February 13 - Delilah, nationally syndicated US love-song request-and-dedication host
March 10 - Anne MacKenzie, British broadcaster
August 1 - Chuck D, American rapper, composer, actor, author, radio personality and producer