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Happy Birthday, Bill Diehl

Thank you Bob Gibson for your contribution-

        BILL DIEHL

He’s no slouch
And he’s never a bore,
My friend Bill Diehl
Is suddenly 84!

It’s been quite a ride
For this ABC Radio Entertainment maven,
Covering special events
And recalling the stars after leaving their safe havens!

If nothing else
He carries many a name,
Primarily “Mister Media”
Since broadcasting’s his game!

In his time, he’s clocked some astounding numbers:
Sixty-nine years in broadcasting with 53 at ABC,
It’s been a breathtaking experience
With tons of natural sound and lots for Bill to see!

Once all is said
And done,
Mr. Diehl remains convinced in leaving WNEW
He chose the radio company that’s still number-one!

With every good wish for all your fun-filled days,
Bob
(Wednesday, January 24, 2024)

“. . .we interrupt this program . . .

“This Land” — Woodie Guthrie (sample)

“Reuben James” — Woodie Guthrie (sample)

More of “. . .we interrupt this program . . .” in our next report. ECB

Turning The Tables

start of t hings IV-to sugar blues

sugar blues to glenn miller

milkman's matinee to stay up stan

matinee TIME LIFE

Credits/Sources. A few among many

LIFE magazine-Milkman’s Matinee

TIME magazine-Milkman’s Matinee

Clyde McCoy-Sugar Blues-Amazon.com

Stay Up Stan The All Night Record Man-Charlie Barnet

Hauptmann Trial

WNEW early days