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Radio Hall Of Fame Names Class Of 2003
Singing cowboy Gene Autry, network talk show host Jim Bohannon, Los Angeles talk radio icon Michael Jackson, legendary broadcast executive Mel Karmazin and veteran farm broadcaster Orion Samuelson of WGN/Chicago make up the Radio Hall of Fame Class of 2003, announced today by Bruce DuMont, Radio Hall of Fame President. The induction ceremony will be nationally broadcast live at 9:00 PM (CT) on Saturday, November 8th, from the Radio Hall of Fame in the landmark Chicago Cultural Center. The one-hour special will be hosted by Radio Hall of Fame inductee Larry King of CNN and the Westwood One Radio Network, which will produce the broadcast. Following is additional information on this year's inductees: Gene Autry (deceased). Originally a yodeling cowboy on KVOO/Tulsa in 1930, Autry moved to the WLS National Barn Dance in the early '30s and reached radio stardom in 1940 as the host of Melody Ranch on CBS Radio and eventually show biz icon status. Jim Bohannon, veteran Westwood One talk show host, whose strong interviewing skills have made him a favorite of radio listeners for more than 20 years. He also hosts America in the Morning. Michael Jackson, the highly-respected Los Angeles talk show host for more than 30 years, formerly heard on KABC and KRLA, is known for his articulate and incisive commentary and strong interviewing skills. Mel Karmazin, the President and Chief Operating Officer of Viacom, Inc. Karmazin built his reputation as the dynamic leader of Infinity Broadcasting and has demonstrated a boundless belief in the future of the medium. Orion Samuelson, WGN/Chicago's "voice of agriculture" since 1960. Samuelson is one of the country's most prolific broadcasters, whose coverage and concern for the American farm community is unparalleled. Individual tickets to the November 8th black-tie induction gala are available for $500.00 each; and tables are available for $5,000.00, $10,000.00 and $15,000.00. Tickets may be purchased by calling 800/860-9559. Inductees were selected through a national balloting process that included participation by radio executives, broadcast historians and members of The Radio Hall of Fame from coast to coast. Ballots were tabulated and certified by the firm of Altschuler, Melvoin and Glasser LLP/American Express Tax and Business Services. Travel and promotional considerations are being provided by American Airlines, the official airline of The Radio Hall of Fame. The Radio Hall of Fame at the Chicago Cultural Center (Michigan Avenue at Washington Street) recognizes and showcases contemporary talent from today's diverse programming formats, as well as the pioneers who shaped the medium during its infancy. The Radio Hall of Fame web site is radiohof.org .
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