I think I told you about my fantasy of having a radio show…yes? Well, against all odds KMUZ got a license, got the equipment, put up a tower and…voila. A radio station is about to go live. They’re short on “content” here at the beginning, so I got an email to come on down and talk to Mel about ideas for a show. They’re in the historic Mill Building in a spare office…into the mill and down the hall and there she was…
Melanie plans to be the Terry Gross of the Mid-Willamette Valley, and I say go for it…
I put on the head phones and moved to the mic and we talked a little…about what I would do if I did something, radio-wise…talk to a few artists…maybe get those graffiti guys on, interview a gallery owner or two, that kind of stuff…I seem to never have a shortage of ideas…
well…it’s something to think about….
When I was little in Chicago there used to be radio show on at night, when we were driving home… from my Aunt Pat’s maybe…WGN…Franklin McCormack, “The Torch Hour”…(except I was a kid and thought he was saying “The Porch Hour”…) and his voice was so amazing. I think that might have been the beginning of the radio show fantasy. AND I still remember the sponsor…Miller Highlight Beer.
On The Way 
Your show should definitely be called The Porch Hour and your ideas for content are perfect. A Porch Hour program would be best when it is best to be on the porch talking to neighbors… not early, not late, not rush hour. You will keep us posted, yes?
Melanie told me about your interest. I think it is a GREAT idea. I will listen for sure.
Frankie
Good call Sharon…the Porch Hour, the view from here??
Frankie I’m afraid I’d have to interview you…
I like the Porch Hour, too. Sounds exciting!!!!
You must do this. Fate is calling you.
Live from Salem, Oregon it’s the Porch Hour, with Bonnie Hull. Nice ring.
What great fun. WIsh I could tune in!
And then you could feature the shows as podcasts here. For the rest of us not within the KMUZ listening area.
Kay-muse?
Wow you guys are more full of ideas than I am!
Thanks, Bonnie and all the people who’ve responded. kMUZ will be broadcasting at 88.5 FM (and on the web at kmuz.org) in December. Hope you will tune in and hear Bonnie!
We need an arts show, and Bonnie would be a great person to do one!! Can’t wait to hear it!
Rock on!
Arts and history, or art history. Bonnie, live on The Muse, KMUZ. Better start working on that radio voice.
How exciting!
very very wonderful to know that you are on radio!!!!
Can’t wait to tune in…
Community radio…still puts a smile on my face.
Go here to enjoy a vintage hour with Franklin McCormack:
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Brings back a lot of memories of a time long ago. The Meisterbrau Showcase.