This week, Ira spoke with Woody Goulart, author of KHJ Los Angeles: Boss Radio Forever — 1960s Rock and Roll Radio History. In this boss episode of Ira’s Everything Bagel, Woody talks about the amazing impact of KHJ radio in Los Angeles in the 60’s; the concept of the format, which included more music, short jingles, and powerful air personalities; the dynamic duo of Robert W. Morgan and The Real Don Steele; why he wrote a thesis on Bill Drake, the leading force of the Boss Radio format; why Drake agreed to be interviewed for Woody’s thesis; the surprising reaction of Boss Radio program director Ron Jacobs to the book; and why this definitive format would not work in today’s world.
