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"A very good read. Not only does Kramer cover the statistics and report on the backgrounds of the stations, their owners, and their staffs, but he offers a number of anecdotes that capture the essence of the people who were industry pioneers in more than one way. Did you know that Chet Huntley and Mel Blanc were among those who got their start in Oregon broadcasting? Or that the first UHF TV station was set up in Portland? " Barry Mishkind - The Radio Historian
"A beautifully-designed book; encyclopedic details of call-letters, frequencies, sign-on and sign-off dates lavishly illustrated with hundreds of photos and pieces of radio station ephemera. [Includes] dozens of stories of both radio and TV broadcasting that set Oregons history apart. Kramer brings perspective to Pioneer Mikes on local broadcastingparticularly regarding the influence of the national networks and how they managed to physically connect to Oregon, Washington and California. This is a rarity in any kind of writing about radio history." Feliks Banel, I STILL LOVE RADIO historian
"A very extensive collection of information about the early radio and TV stations in Oregon, and southern Washington with many photos and information about the stations' ownership, local celebrities, programming trends and networks. It is fascinating and has answered many questions I've had simmering for years!" - An online reader
$26,95 Retail
Sale Price $14.95 plus $ 4.95 postage and handling
"A very good read. Not only does Kramer cover the statistics and report on the backgrounds of the stations, their owners, and their staffs, but he offers a number of anecdotes that capture the essence of the people who were industry pioneers in more than one way. Did you know that Chet Huntley and Mel Blanc were among those who got their start in Oregon broadcasting? Or that the first UHF TV station was set up in Portland? " Barry Mishkind - The Radio Historian
"A beautifully-designed book; encyclopedic details of call-letters, frequencies, sign-on and sign-off dates lavishly illustrated with hundreds of photos and pieces of radio station ephemera. [Includes] dozens of stories of both radio and TV broadcasting that set Oregons history apart. Kramer brings perspective to Pioneer Mikes on local broadcastingparticularly regarding the influence of the national networks and how they managed to physically connect to Oregon, Washington and California. This is a rarity in any kind of writing about radio history." Feliks Banel, I STILL LOVE RADIO historian
"A very extensive collection of information about the early radio and TV stations in Oregon, and southern Washington with many photos and information about the stations' ownership, local celebrities, programming trends and networks. It is fascinating and has answered many questions I've had simmering for years!" - An online reader
$26,95 Retail
Sale Price $14.95 plus $ 4.95 postage and handling
