In this exhibit we present a rare aircheck of Wayne Trout from around 2:45pm to 3:00pm on December 2nd, 1962. This recording also includes a “WSBA First News First” newscast featuring Charles Frederick.
WSBA – Wayne Trout Aircheck with Charles Frederick Newscast – December 4th, 1962
In the history of WSBA few people could claim the tenure that Ed Lincoln had. Ed started at WSBA way back in 1951 staying with the station for a total of 41 years. In this exhibit, we present a news story written and voiced by reporter Sean Young and broadcast by WGAL-TV in Lancaster marking Ed Lincoln’s final broadcast. This is a rare and very interesting look into the WSBA control room when records were still being played. There are also some memorable names including Jim Horn, Jack Malloy and Curt Hart among others.
Let’s go back to October 7th, 1992 to say goodbye to WSBA Legend, Ed Lincoln.
WGAL-TV – “Farewell Ed” Ed Lincoln Says Goodbye To WSBA – October 7th, 1992
In 2017 WSBA was celebrating their 75th Anniversary. To commemorate this milestone WSBA host Mark McKenzie welcomed back some voices of the past to discuss their memories working at the radio station.
In this clip, Dave Russell reminisces with Mark about a time when he shared a very important moment in his life on the air with former WSBA morning man Ralph Lockwood. Oh, and Dave even brought the tape of that broadcast from 1993.
A big thank you to Dave Russell for sharing this memorable moment.
WSBA-AM 75th Anniversary Flashback – Mark McKenzie Interviews Dave Russell 2017
In this exhibit we go back to 1979 for a commercial spot produced for WSBA promoting the weekday on-air line-up.
WSBA Generic Television Promotional Spot – 1979
In this exhibit we present a rare aircheck of Ed Coles from around 11:43am to Noon on December 4th, 1962.
WSBA – Ed Coles Aircheck December 4th, 1962
Here is a rare glimpse into the WSBA control room as it was in 1948, only five years after signing on in 1943. There is quite a bit to see in this one photo and for the radio enthusiast it is a kin to a search and find.
Here are a couple of our observations:
1.) The studio is outfitted with RCA broadcast gear (RCA 76-B Mixing Console, a total of 4 RCA 70-C Transcription Turntables, Western Union Clock)
2.) It appears that the control room was outfitted with two broadcast consoles. Our assumption is that the console to Eugene’s right was for WSBA-FM and the turntables closest were also for the FM.
3.) The performance studio is seen through the big window and the top of the grand piano is visible.
4.) Check out the light box on the wall under the clock. Our assumption is that this would show which station, studio or source was live on the air at that time. (If anyone has any insight into the exact purpose of this light box was please share in the comments below!)
What did we miss? Who is Eugene Lane? If you can help fill in the blanks, please comment below.
Let’s go back in time to the Fall of 1993. WSBA was in full-service mode with music and information throughout the overnight hours. Let’s join Joe Winters as he entertains with some light favorites and informs with news, Accuweather, and even a WSBA Pet Patrol report.
WSBA-AM (Joe Winters) September 14th, 1993: Midnight – 5:30am
In August of 1993 the Capitol Theatre in York was humming with the sounds of old time rock and roll as they commemorated the 25th anniversary of the release of the classic movie “American Graffiti.” Larry K. Scott and the WARM 103 gang was on-location for the event however, on the air, it was the nationally syndicated oldies request program “Solid Gold Saturday Night” hosted by Bob Worthington. So, how do you get a break into a syndicated request show with a local event tie in? The answer, call in with a request!
WARM-FM (Solid Gold Saturday Night) Larry K. Scott at The Capitol Theatre, August 1993
This brief aircheck has WSBA’s Dave Russell providing a sports update and the lead in to Ralph Lockwood’s morning program.
Today, you can hear Dave Russell doing afternoon drive at WARM 103.
WSBA-AM Dave Russell 5:30-6:00am September 14th, 1993
Johnny Knight (Jack Crawford) started his broadcasting career in the Milton-Lewisburg area of Central Pennsylvania. Some of his early stations included WUDO and WUNS in Lewisburg and WMLP in Milton. Johnny would make is way to Reading’s WRAW and by the early 1970s could be heard on WSBA.
This personality profile would have been included in WSBA sales presentations. Dated March of 1973, this profile provides a brief professional background of Johnny’s career.
The profile states:
Johnny Knight has a well-rounded background. Coming into broadcasting via the electronics route, Johnny quickly acquired a first class FCC operator’s license. His program director’s stint at WUDO also permitted him an opportunity to do some selling, thus understanding what happens on the other side of the microphone. At WSBA he is not only a top on air personality but is in great demand for his personal appearances. Johnny produces many of the public service spots heard on WSBA.
Johnny would finish his broadcasting career in 1986 as Jack Carter at WUBE in Cincinnati Ohio.
We’re lucky to be able to present, not only a WSBA Personality Profile of Johnny Knight but also a composite of his work at WSBA from 1973.
WSBA (York, PA) Johnny Knight Composite, 1973
