Bastin, Glen

Date:
2013-02-01
Length:
71 minutes
Interviewer:
Fox, Jack
Transcription available:
yes
Series:
WHAS Radio
Series ID:
2014_163
Interview Number(s):
2014_163_2
Summary:
Recounts memories of working at WHAS-Radio in Louisville, Ky. from 1969-1980. Mr. Bastin talks about his early days as a news writer, Paul Clark, and the Bingham standards of quality. Bastin became the News Director of WHAS Radio in 1972. Recalls coverage of April 3, 1974 tornado, school desegregation, and snow storms. Discusses the transition of FM-WHAS from an all news format to the country format of WAMZ.
Topic(s):
WHAS-Radio (Louisville, Ky.), Tornados--Kentucky--Louisville, School integration