Re: Tight Play Lists

[Barry Scott <barrys@pop.tiac.net>]

Thanks Lou. Its a fun show to host and create each week, since listeners love it
so much. We have thought about webcasting the program, but still concentrating on
the national syndicated version, if we can wake up a few wimpy, scared, lab-coat
wearing Program Directors out there.

Lou wrote:

> It's great having you on "The List," Barry.  I've been a fan of "The Lost
> 45s" since I first heard it on WZLX in 1983-ish.  I think that it's a great
> idea that's lasted through the years because of the way you present it, not
> forgetting that it's all about fun.  It truly captures the spirit of Top 40
> Radio where a hard rocker can be played right next to a sappy ballad.
>
> It's too bad that so many PDs are so afraid to carry the show.  Have you
> ever thought about webcasting the show via RealAudio?
>
> -Lou
>
> At 10:55 AM 10/21/98 -0400, Barry Scott wrote:
> >As the host of the syndicated 70s/80s retro show, "The Lost 45s"--which has a
> >playlist of every charted Top 40 record from that era no longer receiving
> adequate
> >airplay--I can wholeheartedly agree with you. We are currently having trouble
> >convincing any Program Director (AC/Classic Rock/70s and 80s) who is
> terrified of
> >losing his job, of taking a 'chance' on a proven show. Its not easy being
> the only
> >syndicated show out there that is musically different than all the others!
> Yet
> >listeners crave it and have made it #1 25-54 in virtually every market we've
> >managed to get in to. Barry Scott
> >
>
> And don't forget to visit
> the incredible website:
>
>          http://www.channel1.com/users/spindoc

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