Search
Have You Ever Heard ... ?
Have you ever heard ...
... Bob Butler introducing the Saranac basketball players on Senior Night? The county's tallest legislator has a voice to go with his size, and he does a great job of adding enthusiasm to what could be a boring ceremony. It's too bad Butler doesn't get more opportunities to sound off.
... K. C. Zaumetzer announcing at the Missing Children's Basketball Tournament in Ausable Forks? The young man follows in the footsteps of Bryan Benway, who is now announcing professionally for the Laredo (Texas) Bucks of the Central Hockey League. Zaumetzer did a great job last weekend, and, he, too, should get more opportunities to demonstrate his talents.
... Ducky Drake call a Plattsburgh State Cardinals hockey game? If you are a North Country resident within reach of the WIRY-Radio airwaves, then, without a doubt, you have. Nobody, and I mean even the pro guys, can call a hockey game like Ducky. If Ducky had ever been interested, I'm sure Plattsburgh would be history, and he'd be on the National Hockey League level calling games. But we've been able to keep him as ours for a long time now. Has Plattsburgh State ever honored Ducky for the great job he has done through the years?
... Jeanne Moos's CNN reports on everything from toothpaste to hush puppies? Maybe some people aren't aware that the creative television journalist got her start at WPTZ-Channel 5. Back in 1976 she became Channel 5's first woman reporter. It wasn't always easy, what with the North Country being somewhat traditional at times. Moos has won many awards during her more than twenty years at CNN, and now we brag about her connection to Plattsburgh.
... Charlie Stone's "snippets" on Sunday mornings on WIRY-Radio? I'm not sure if Charlie invented that word for his musical pieces, but he sure has created a popular audience-participation game. If you are a fan of those "oldies, but goodies" you need to give this game a try. Frankly, it drives me crazy! If you heard just five seconds worth of the song "Blueberry Hill," would you be able to identify the song? The game is so popular that it is difficult to even reach the studio during the "two-song play period," because you are likely to hear the busy signal at least 85 times! Between 9am and noon on Sunday mornings you can try Charlie's "snippets" -- and listen to some great oldies all morning.
... Mike Flynn tell the story of the "runaway bus"? It's a true story! Back when we were all in high school Mike and I and about fifteen other guys took an unexpected ride on our OLVA school bus. I could tell you the story, but nobody tells it like Mike. Be sure you have about twenty minutes to listen so that he can give you the full version -- as only Mike can tell it.
... Calvin Castine say, "And that's the way it was in beautiful downtown Altona ..."? Or wherever he happens to be videotaping one of several hundred television programs during the course of a year. Calvin created Home Town Cable twenty-five years ago and it would be hard to find a resident in the Northern Tier who hasn't been on his television show at one time or another. Calvin's first event was videotaped on June 7, 1983 -- the Section 7 softball finals between Northeastern Clinton and Peru. It aired four days later, and that was the start of Calvin's journey through the North Country. Working with Bob Venne ("What's Going On Here?") and Gordie Little ("Our Little Corner"), as well as several family members, Calvin is the "Godfather of Videography in the North Country." His tireless efforts should not be overlooked.
What have you heard lately?
Comments
Foxy; How about Sid Spigel and Len Cane? Sid did most of the Radio braodcasts of the Vermont Golden Gloves Bouts with a big cigar and a green felt hat with medals on it on WEAV I think. Len Cane did various sports. On a weather note I hope the great people in the north country start to get some warmer and better weather. Sunny and 78 today in FL.
Grand Pa Foxy are you going spend Easter with the Grandson? Wishing all the Blog Readers a very safe and Happy Easter! Lenny
(Foxy's note: Yes, Lenny, baby Ethan will make his first trip north to Plattsburgh on Saturday and be at Papa Fox's house on Sunday for Easter dinner. I can't wait!)
Posted by: Lenny Smallacombe | March 21, 2008 9:07 AM
Homer Goddeau commenting on everything and anything North Country and promoting Jennie Light, whoever she is.
Foxy Gagnon saying “Good Night, North Country” or getting excited about eating a bucket of wings after a barn-burner.
That voice in K-mart that announces the blue-light specials. I think he was the Wizard-Of-Oz in a former life.
The cheer at a basketball game for a fowl shooter that resonates ”Up to the basket, over the rim, he can do it, him”.
The swap shop radio guy on Sunday mornings that catches me the day after I’ve spent all my cash on my garage sale route.
A CB radio broadcast off the police band notifying me of a visit they will be making. That’s one I don’t care to hear again.
Mike Mannix cutting, dissecting, and embellishing a story or joke after a game of hoops or listening to a game he’s enthused about on the radio. That one I miss.
The voice in my head that appears every time I respond to this blog that starts off by saying: “This is your conscience speaking…….”
And that’s all I’ve got to say about that……TBI
Posted by: Forrest | March 18, 2008 10:00 AM
If my memory serves me correct. PSU had a tribute to the Duck when he returned to the booth after a health issue. Next season will be his 36th of calling games for the Cards. Next season will also mark the debut of the new press facility in the arena. A fitting tribute would be to name the new press box after him.
(Foxy's note: Great idea, Rick K! I wonder if any Plattsburgh State higher-ups read "On the Sly.")
Posted by: Rick K | March 18, 2008 9:25 AM