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Ashley Dixon wrote the program's closing feature, the Midnight Ode. Since KGW signed off for the night at the conclusion of the Hoot Owls program, the Midnight Ode became both the program's closing as well as KGW's sign off. It was considered a moment of solemnity after the program's hilarity and reading the Midnight Ode was reserved for individuals whose character was deemed fitting. Once, Charles F. Berg forbid an individual from reading he Ode because he didn't believe that person measured up to the requirement. In 1927 the Hoot Owls sold printed versions of the Ode (pictured) for ten cents with sales proceeds going to charity.
KGW used the Midnight Ode as its radio sign-off until the station began 24 hour operation in the 1970s. The Ode was also used as KGW-TV's sign-off when television arrived.
KGW used the Midnight Ode as its radio sign-off until the station began 24 hour operation in the 1970s. The Ode was also used as KGW-TV's sign-off when television arrived.
