Strickland, Charlie

Date:
2014-01-23
Length:
65 mins.
Interviewer:
Fox, Jack
Transcription available:
no
Series:
WHAS Radio
Series ID:
2014_163
Interview Number(s):
2014_163_25
Summary:
This interview starts with Charlie Strickland recalling the date that he joined WHAS (1972), and how much of his time at WHAS he spent as Chief Engineer. After a quick introduction, Strickland recounts how he got interested in radio and engineering. Strickland points to his father as one of the major reasons for his engineering passion. Later on in the interview, Strickland speaks about the purchase of WHAS by Clear Channel, and specifically speaks about the thoughts and worries of those working for WHAS at the time. Strickland also spoke a little about people who he had worked with throughout his employment at WHAS, people like Larry Baysinger, Wayne Philips, and Harry Sondheim.
Topic(s):
WHAS-Radio (Louisville, Ky.)