1978 in radio
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The year 1978 in radio involved some significant events.
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[edit] Events
- May 6 — Bob Kingsley, producer of the syndicated "American Country Countdown," takes over as host. He replaces Don Bowman, who had hosted for the first 4 1/2 years. Kingsley will helm the program for 27 years.
- September 18 — In television, American situation comedy WKRP in Cincinnati (1978–1982), featuring the misadventures of the staff of a struggling radio station in Cincinnati, Ohio.
- October 7 — "American Top 40" expands from three to four hours. Several new features are added to the program, which is reaching its peak in popularity.
[edit] No dates
- Bill Ballance leaves KGBS for KFMB in San Diego, where he remains for fifteen years.
[edit] Debuts
- December 24 - In Sweden, pirate radio station Radio FM in Stockholm.
[edit] Closings
- December 31 - In Sweden, Frukostklubben ends.
[edit] Births
- May 18 - Carolina Bermudez, radio personality on the syndicated Elvis Duran and the Morning Zoo program originating from New York on WHTZ (Z100)
[edit] Deaths
Categories: 1978 | Years in radio | Radio stations established in 1978 | Radio stubs | History stubs
