KLIF 1190 Dallas - Charlie Van Dyke - November 1966 - Radio Aircheck

KLIF 1190 Dallas - Charlie Van Dyke - November 1966
Courtesy: Robert Nicholson
If you know about the history of Top 40 radio, then you know the name Gordon McLendon. McLendon was the owner of 1190 KLIF, and was considered the man who perfected Top 40 radio on KLIF. In 1954, the era when network radio was fading away because of TV, McLendon introduced the Top 40 format to the station and, as a result of this change, KLIF enjoyed dominance of the Dallas radio ratings in the 1950s, 1960s, and into the 1970s. At one point, more than half of the people listening to the radio in Dallas, were listening to KLIF! KLIF had a tight playlist, exciting promotions & contests, and bigger than life DJs. Some of the legendary personalities that worked at KLIF include... Jimmy Rabbitt, Paxton Mills, Michael O'Shea, Dick Heatherton, Chuck Murphy, Ron Chapman, Johnny Dark, Hal Martin, Rod Roddy, Cizzin Lennie, Brant Miller, John London, Randy Robbins, Russ Knight, Jim O'Brian, Chuck Dunaway, Ken Knox, George Michael, Deano Day, Gary Mack, Jay Lawrence,Gary Owens,and the voice heard on this aircheck, Charlie Van Dyke.
Van Dyke’s radio resume reads like a list of legendary radio stations across the country. CKLW Detroit, KFRC San Francisco, WLS Chicago, WDGY Minneapolis, WRKO Boston, and KHJ & KRTH Los Angeles. Charlie was very young when he landed his first major market gig, at KLIF. In this aircheck, he is only 19 years old. You can tell at this age, he’s destined for big things in radio, and eventually TV voice over work.
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[@JWimpy]

Flashback! That was my favorite station when I was a kid in the 60s. I'll never forget them.

[@NickBrounoff]

The KLIF bumper sticker (above) was from the '76-77 era when Big Jim Davis was Program Director. Line up included Charlie Van Dyke, Harry Nelson, Me, Randy Robbins, Cat Simon and Cousin Lenny. "KLIF 1190 Where It's Good Again"

[@jeffglazer5418]

CHARLIE VAN DYKE THE GREATEST VOICE ON RADIO AND TELEVISION!

[@davemitchell116]

The newscaster is Frank Haley, one of my instructors in broadcasting school in 1966. I recently contacted him on social media to see if he remembered me. He didn't.

[@EllisFeaster]

Thanks for the info!

[@louisb5563]

Great stuff! When I was in bible college in the 90's I drove over to see the 'Triangle Building' they used to occupy. All it's glory was gone by then of course but it was still great to see a piece of history. I knew Jim O'Brien was there but I didn't know (or maybe I forgot) that George Michael and Randy Roberts were there! Good times for Boss Jocks!

[@russgordonmiamiso.fla.3296]

best part of all these great clips is the ellis up tempo and informative intro gotta love this guy and all he teaches us

[@EllisFeaster]

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[@EllisFeaster]

@@russgordonmiamiso.fla.3296 Glad you enjoy it. I wish I had more SoFlo stuff. I don’t have a lot, but have posted much of what I have. I’ve worked on air in Orlando for 30 years, and I don’t have much from here either.

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[@jimvalentine2814]

Let's also mention Michael Selden; KLIF, KNUS, KVIL. His voice was made for radio.

[@austinreednetwork]

Wow. He doesn't sound anything like today when he says "EYEWITNESS NEWS STARTS NOW!!!!" what a trip

[@EllisFeaster]

It was 55 years ago, and he was a much younger guy. In fact, he's a teenager.

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

The Top 40 Guy. Gary Owens too.. WOW

[@thecw301]

Before his voice dropped...

[@user-dh4mi6ir2m]

Artist/song? 5:32

[@chenowethrules9539]

"Bread and Butter" by the Newbeats.