WBZ Radio - Larry Glick - The Orangutan 1970's

[Branchporter]

It's great to hear the orangutan story again!

I was a dedicated Glicknick for years. His show had no particular plan or direction, it just went wherever the callers took it. He had a genuine liking for his callers, and could bring out the best in them. He could make any subject interesting or humorous.

[ykaw97]

I am most happy to find all of this Larry Glick stuff on Youtube. I listend to him all the time in the early70s. During that time I ran a talk show out of Louisville, Ky and borrowed heavily from the stuff that Larry did. One night I had the privledge of taking a call from Larry (arranged by a friend who got through to him one night). It was a high point in broadcasting for me.

[Coasterdude02149]

I miss Larry-he had a great show

[ffemtdisp]

Gee, I thought I was the only one who (didnt live in Boston &) stayed up and listened to Larry. I live in WPA and KDKA 1020's blowtorch made it tough to tune in WBZ. But I did many nights, wishing I could think of a good call to give to Larry earn a Glick University T shirt. But my parents would have been angry at me for making a long distance call to 6072545678 to do so.... RIP Larry, Thank you!

[corey3rd]

we were talking about this story tonight while discussing Project Nim. Forgot this took place in NC.

[MrSalamark]

Larry made an impression on me in my early 20's and one thing I remember is a particular time when he spoke about religion and said something to the effect that he didn't think it mattered what your religion is as long as it helped you to be a good citizen of whatever country / place you 're living in. Does anybody else remember that? Is there a link to the actual clip?

[KarenEngSwallows]

@MrSalamark I gave Larry Glick his first (and last) blowjobs.I also gave Ken Beatrice,Jerry Williams and Bob Lobel some head as well back in the 70's.

[krispysmurf]

Larry was the best. Thanks for posting.

[MrLucasBrice]

I was sad to hear that Larry Glick passed away last year. This recording still makes me laugh today.

I set up a guest for the show when I was in Australia and got my 2nd T-shirt. I ran into Larry on the street in Boston once after he had down a remote downtown. Here's how the conversation went:

Me: Hi, Larry. How are you.

Larry: OK.

Me: No, you were supposed to say "Let me check."

[majik2hanz]

Ah...yes I have this on cassette somewhere! Thanks for posting this...great memories of the last good era of radio... WBZ late at night, Pete Franklin on WWWE, baseball games in other times zones KMOX Stl, Chicago, Minneapolis, New Orleans, WJR Detroit on transistor radio under the pillow. E.G. Marshall Mystery Theater directed by Hyman Brown etc...oh those were fun times reminds me of movie Stand By Me....nothing like the friends and memories from youth.

[rick9565]

I ran into Glick at the Hilltop in 1983, he was a down to earth guy.

[truth2masses]

when i was growing up in rochester ny, i'd get wbz on the radio and listened to larry alot. "the spirit of new england."

[Nolina44]

This was so funny, I loved Larry Glick and listened to him all the time! Do you remember gunga din? wish i could hear that!!

[russphilly]

Sid Walsh...."Southee is My Hometown" !!!!!!!

[russphilly]

Oh Man! WBZ Sports Huddle...Jerry Williams ...Larry Glick ...those were the days!!!!......

"Hi! this is Larry Glick, I'll B Zing you in...3...2..1 hours...right after the NewS! on Radio 103!!!

[naxxxion]

Thank you to the poster of this vid. I used to listen to Larry Glick in secret when I was young because I was supposed to be sleeping. He was the best! RIP Mr Glick. You are so very missed.

Does anyone remember during Larry Glick's goodnight segment the song he played where I believe Mr Durante sang goodnight in many different languages? Can anyone help me find it? Please?/?? Thank You.

[tallboyyyy]

I remember that song but it was Larry that said goodnight in multiple languages as the song played in the background.

[naxxxion]

I wish I had recorded Larry.I would listen to him in secret, but a somewhere during the night, and I would always fight it, I would drift asleep. I would make my self wake up to hear the goodnight segment because I was unable to use the alarm lest my mom catch me. Some mornings I did not wake up, and I would get really upset. I sish I could hear that goodnight segment again. I remember part of it. At least I can still hear 254 5 6 7 8 in my head!

[naxxxion]

Oh wow. And I always thought it was a recording of Mr Durante. I was really young. As a result I have searched high and low but now I know wy to no avail. Now I am really sad to not be able to hear it again.

[21blues]

RIP larry!

[boomac62]

Wow. what memories. I'm 46 now and far from new England, but I spent many a late nights with my tiny radio listening to the commander. Esp, sfter a late night Bruins game....or celtics....this is great to hear. peace

[markcruiser64]

The caller sounds like Mr. Hainey from Green Acres.

[testadicazzo1961]

Larry was the best ever. Made late nights as a kid the best. Red Sox, a book and then the commander. BTW, I called my dad in FL to tell him about it last night and he mentioned the nickname "Streeter" which I think was a very early Glick nickname that didn't hold up in later years. Anyway, you will be sorely missed commander.

[tpirro]

"Larry Glick lemonade...Larry Glick lemonade...."

[ashleyacre]

Larry went to bed with so many us in New England over his tenure at WBZ. He was a treasure. RIP

[matt75hooper]

"254-5678 you're on the Larry Glick Show".....{Boring caller starts talking.......Larry gets out the whip and thrashes killjoy mercilessly. Out comes the six shooter and caller is blasted to radio Boot Hill.} Only Larry !

Larry Glick.....you were one of the good guys.

[guruGharr43]

funny thin abute this is I remember this when this was live!!!!! THAT WAS GREAT!!!

[mcdon4173]

He was never a loser; he wore a mezuzah.

[UncleChato]

RIP Larry!

Your a better man than I am, Gunga Din!

[bobandrayfan1]

So long Larry it's been swell..

[stevos999]

Yep, I was one of the Glicknicks listening late at night to my favorite radio show back in those days. Larry was one of a kind. The Glicknick song, a favor is a favor, and other Glickisms, callers and funny stories like this one remain with me all these years. RIP, Larry. Oh, does anyone remember the funny zodiac skits he would play? Does anyone know how to get a hold of or to listen to those? Thanks for posting this hysterical video and keeping Larry alive for us..Steve

[shakaama]

holy cow they are laughing so hard, it's making me cry laughing with them.

R.I.P.

[fmazzar]

he was the best...ever...R I P Larry

[speed859]

Larry was indeed the best radio host I ever heard.Lost a lot of sleep because of his show!!

[puckahoiic]

i grew up listening to larry ..... his halloween night shows were classic (remember the one where people turned inside out was the best)..i know larry lives in florida now and have wished he'd do an internet broadcast with muck for a long time ....come on larry you can do the show from your home !

[freedom55er]

freeking awesome!

[Tilly1111]

Larry was the best. I went bed with him every night and he did keep me awake. LOL

[jbrown21m]

Guaranteed to make you laugh! Larry was the best talk show host ever!! Gene Rayburn was the best TV host.

[just888another888ide]

Oh my, Thanks for posting this one!! We taped this off the radio in the 1980's and I ended up losing the tape shortly afterwards... I thought I'd never hear this ever again...but I did! Thank you!

[dooktango]

i never thought i would hear this again. remember the "glicknick song"?

[ActionDannyP]

Thanks for this - Growing up on the North Shore Larry was a fixture riding home from Red Sox games and hanging in the living room on snowy nights. I had this on tape, always worried one day it would disintegrate - it's great to have it digital!

"... chased Ellis out the back yard, and into the woods!" The most infectious laughter you could ever hear.

[Liquidsound]

Larry Glick was the best.

[Agilityguy2]

I remember this... awesome... thanks for putting it here!

[abeusn]

real nice to hear this again. Larry had a bunch of great tapes..