This 1986 video shows WHAS-11 News reporting on the sale of the final media properties held by the Bingham family of Louisville. The Binghams dominated Louisville's media landscape by controlling the major daily newspaper, plus the most popular radio and television stations. WHAS-AM and WAMZ-FM were sold for slightly more than $20 million to Clear Channel Communications of San Antonio, the fifth and sixth stations to join its burgeoning portfolio. Clear Channel went on to build a chain of 1,200 stations across America before selling to Bain Capital. At the time of this report, the Binghams had already sold The Courier-Journal newspaper to Gannett; WHAS-11 to the Providence Journal Corp., and Standard Gravure (rotogravure printing) to an Atlanta investor. In
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84WHAS A Christmas Carol (1994)
The staff of 84WHAS Radio recorded A Christmas Carol, including lines from syndicated radio superstar Rush Limbaugh. Milton Metz narrates. Here's part one: Part two: CAST: Rush Limbaugh (solicitor), Milton Metz (narrator), Wayne Perkey (Ebeneezer Scrooge), Terry Meiners (Bob Cratchit), Van Vance (Jacob Marley's ghost), Jane Norris (Christmas past ghost), Joe Donovan (Christmas present ghost), Joe Elliot (Christmas Yet to Come ghost), Fred Wiche (nephew Fred), Laura Shirley (Mrs. Cratchit), Ken Schulz (Peter), Mary Jeffries (Belle), Beth Merrill (Martha Cratchit), Frederick Speck (Tiny Tim), Brian Rublein (1st man), John Asher (2nd man), Skip Essick (Joe), Tony Cruise (man), Christopher Holcombe (1st boy), Edward Pratt (2nd boy), and Sara Greiling (3rd boy. -- Directed by David Holland -- Produced by
Max Meiners — He got the last laugh
Max is an awesome son. In his role as a TV director, he has access to the intercom system that plays into the earpieces worn by TV reporters. Several years ago I was standing out in the rain waiting to go on live TV when my son's voice popped in my earpiece. "Hey Dad," Max said. "Do you remember all those times we were driving to school and you would point to guys working out in the bad weather? You always said that was a lesson about staying in school so that I'd get a good job working indoors someday." As the rain continued pouring, I waited for his last line. "Who's the smart guy now?"
Dr. Pepper ain’t no soft drink
Louisville dentist Jason McNabb holds a Guinness World Record for pepper consumption. Disgusting. I tried to eat a portion of one on live TV with less than pleasant results. Do not attempt this at home. Unless you're stupid.
Artie Dean Harris & Bourbontown
One of Kentucky's favorite country bands is Artie Dean Harris & Bourbontown, a collection of great players from various area bands. Here's their appearance on WHAS-TV's Great Day Live on November 8, 2013