Before there was a Rush Limbaugh, there was George Putnam. Mr. Putnam laid the ground work for the new forum known as talk radio. And he did it with dignity and verve that few, if any, can claim today. I was incredibly lucky to sit in on his shows at the Arco Towers and saw a parade of guests including Lucille Ball. Indeed no one could wax Hollywood better than George. While I didnt always agree with him politically, he was fair to all and was first class all the way. God speed, George.
Thanks for posting. George Putnam was a master behind the mic. Besides that booming captivating voice, the content of his message put him in a league of his own. There will never be another George. His love for our great nation knew no bounds. Rest in peace my friend.
He was a big guy, straight and tall, even into his late 80's. I had a chance to meet him when I was hired to produce some radio at KIEV in Glendale. He had that booming voice, and he looked like a linebacker. He was still driving and he tooled around in a Rolls Royce, Silver Cloud if memory serves.
Putnam was the model for the character of "Ted Baxter" in Mary Tyler Moore.
sitedezynz 6 months ago
Before there was a Rush Limbaugh, there was George Putnam. Mr. Putnam laid the ground work for the new forum known as talk radio. And he did it with dignity and verve that few, if any, can claim today. I was incredibly lucky to sit in on his shows at the Arco Towers and saw a parade of guests including Lucille Ball. Indeed no one could wax Hollywood better than George. While I didnt always agree with him politically, he was fair to all and was first class all the way. God speed, George.
samken100 8 months ago
George Putnam!
I moved away from Los Angeles at age 14, watched you on the local news.
Thank You for your voice & patriotism.
HERE'S TO A BETTER & STRONGER AMERICA!!!
MSG USAR (Ret)
10th SF Group, 1st Cav. Division, TEXARNG.
elLocoChongo 9 months ago
Thanks for posting. George Putnam was a master behind the mic. Besides that booming captivating voice, the content of his message put him in a league of his own. There will never be another George. His love for our great nation knew no bounds. Rest in peace my friend.
classicrock955 11 months ago
Independence Day 1996 !!! :)
loron91423 1 year ago
@odessa90068 Me too :)
loron91423 1 year ago
All I can say is GOD BLESS
odessa90068 1 year ago
Great piece of broadcast history re-visited. 5 stars!
Linescrew1 1 year ago
He was a big guy, straight and tall, even into his late 80's. I had a chance to meet him when I was hired to produce some radio at KIEV in Glendale. He had that booming voice, and he looked like a linebacker. He was still driving and he tooled around in a Rolls Royce, Silver Cloud if memory serves.
ripperduck 1 year ago
barbara graham was a hottie..
NeoQuello 2 years ago