STORIES FROM SAM: THE HOLIDAYS
The Holidays The Holidays!! Like Andy Williams used to sing, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year”. Unless of course you’re working on a holiday. So, a tip of the Pilgrim hat to those who work – the Chinese…
Re-Imagining December 8, 1980: A Night that Echoed Through Bay Area Radio
By Dana Jang When December arrives in the Bay Area, its cool air always brings back the memory of a night that changed the soundscape of radio—and our lives—forever. December 8, 1980: the night John Lennon was shot outside the…
Stories from Sam – “Get A Job”
Get A Job “How did you get the job?” Over 50 years, I was fortunate to get a few jobs in radio, and I’ve enjoyed many fellow DJ’s stories about the breaks & bumps along the way. Here are mine…
KCSM Documentary Event Wrap Up
KCSM Movie Wrap Up by Kim Brickman & Michael Toedman Last Saturday, November 1st saw the premier of the KCSM documentary celebrating this storied broadcasters 60th anniversary. Screened at the Alameda Theatre, "KCSM, 60 Years of Broadcasting and Jazz" drew…
2025 BARHOF Induction Luncheon – October 18, 2025
2025 Inductee Luncheon A Huge Success! The 2025 Class Of BARHOF Inductees The 2025 Bay Area Radio Hall Of Fame Induction luncheon was a joyous celebration of the people who have kept Bay Area radio vibrant, creative, and deeply connected…
Stories from Sam – “Dad and Radio”
Stories From Sam By Sam Van Zandt 1971 Sam At KTEO Radio In San Angelo Texas Tonight: "Dad and Radio" Dad ” If you’ve got the money, honey, I’ve got the time…” That song is my first, foggy…
Celebrating California’s Rich Communications History
NEW EXHIBIT AT RADIO CENTRAL Celebrating California Communication History Recently we recognized California's 175th anniversary of statehood. As part of this milestone, CHRS presents a new exhibit featuring people, places, artifacts and events that are California based, and had…
Joe Starkey Living History Event
Joe Starkey Living History Event Was Swell! Watch It Now! We had a great turnout last Friday for Joe Starkey's Living History Event. Joe told great stories and played clips about his legendary career. The audience was fascinated and…
Walt Hayden’s Rotary Spark Transmitter
New Rotary Spark Transmitter CHRS Member Walt Hayden shows us the operating rotary spark transmitter he built with help from Denny Monticelli. It is a brilliant piece of equipment built with great attention to detail. Beautiful workmanship from Walt. Thank…
Fritchle Family Visits Radio Central
Recently, CHRS welcomed members of the Fritchle family, who came to see the beautifully restored radio their family has placed on long-term loan to the museum. The Fritchle Family Visits The Radio Grandpa Oliver Built Philip Monego Unpacks The 1931…