Hear this aircheck in unscoped form at ReelRadio.com

Big Ron O'Brien had a stellar career behind the microphones of some of the most legendary stations in radio history. He did nights at WPGC in 1976 through the Great Strike That Struck Out in May, 1977. He later worked at such blowtorches as WNBC / New York and KIIS-FM / LA. The Big One went to that great transmitter in the sky on April 27th, 2008 at age 56 from complications due to pneumonia.

This aircheck from not long after he joined the station is from a typical Saturday night, full of Ron's high energy, wit & warmth (as evidenced by the Public Service Announcement he does for the Rockville Volunteer Clinic) that defined his on air performances.

On air giveaways included the latest album from Earth, Wind & Fire.

Ron's voice can be heard on the local commercial for Caravan Surf, Skate & Cycle. With Ron's arrival at the station, Dino Del Gallo moved to 10p-2a. He can be heard on the spot for Variety Records touting the release of Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis' first solo album apart from the Fifth Dimension. Other agency spots are heard for DiGeorgio Wine, Neutrogena Soap and Stri-Dex Pads (featuring none other than Barry Manilow himself!).

Morning news guy, Bob Raleigh was the voice of Soundoffs at the time. A listener gripe about the District of Columbia not withholding taxes for Maryland residents is heard towards the end of this aircheck.

Jingles in use were from a compilation of 'Logoset / Priority One' ordered by Program Director, Jim Collins in April of 1976 by JAM Creative Productions of Dallas.

 

Small Print Dept.: This non-profit historical site is not affiliated in any way with WPGC Radio today or CBS Radio, Inc. Use of copyrighted material is consistent with the "fair use" provisions contained in §107 of the Copyright Act of 1976 due to the following characteristics: Use of copyrighted material is of a nonprofit, educational nature, intended for the sole purposes of research and comment and does not significantly negatively affect "the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work(s)." Use of registered trademark material is not subject to civil action or injunction as outlined in §1114 and §1125 of the Trademark Act of 1946 (the Lanham Act) due to the following characteristics of this work, and the registered marks published herein: Use of reproductions of registered marks is not for the purpose of commerce, nor is the use connected with the sale, offering for sale, or advertising of any goods or services. Use of reproductions is not likely to cause confusion, mistake, or deception as to the affiliation, connection, or association of this work with owners of published registered marks, nor as to the origin, sponsorship, or approval of this work by owners of published registered marks. Wherever possible, the copyright or registered mark owner's name has been noted near the copyrighted work or registered mark; however, all material used in this site, including, but not limited to, newspaper articles, syndicated themes, promos, commercials, photographs, playlists, press releases, ratings, airchecks, newscasts, traffic reports, sports reports, 'sound-offs', sweepers, bumperstickers and station logos, should be considered protected copyrighted material or registered mark with all rights reserved to the owner, named or unnamed. So there!