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Johnny Rock and Roll Radio, San Antonio, TX (2025)

12/13/2025

Happy Birthday to Kathy Garver
Born on this day in 1945, Kathy Garver is best known to generations of television fans as Cissy Davis on the classic sitcom Family Affair. Premiering in 1966, the show became a staple of 1960s television, and Garver’s portrayal of the stylish, strong-willed teenager helped make Family Affair one of the era’s most beloved family series.
What many people don’t realize is that Kathy Garver was already a seasoned performer long before Family Affair. As a child actress, she appeared in films, television, radio, and commercials, and she even lent her voice to some of Disney’s most iconic animated features, including Cinderella and Peter Pan. Her career has spanned decades, covering stage, screen, voice work, and later, writing and public speaking.
Garver’s work represents a bridge between Hollywood’s Golden Age and the television boom of the 1960s, making her a true pop-culture survivor whose performances are still fondly remembered today.

Did you grow up watching Family Affair, and who was your favorite character on the show?

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12/13/2025

I just downloaded Jingle Bell Rock as my ringtone so if you try to call me and I don't answer it's because I'm busy dancing.

12/13/2025

TODAY ON THE AIR — Ernie T’s Crazy Cuts
Christmas Edition Vol. 2

If your holiday spirit leans more toward twisted, hilarious, and completely unpredictable, this show was made for you.

Join us today at 11am CT, with an encore tonight at 10pm CT, for another joyfully unhinged episode of Ernie T’s Crazy Cuts – Christmas Edition Vol. 2. This is not your typical holiday playlist. It’s a full-blown novelty explosion packed with off-the-wall comedy, musical mayhem, and seasonal absurdity you won’t hear anywhere else.

This week’s lineup includes:
Classy Freddie Blassie
Bob and Doug McKenzie
Crazy Frog
Lenny and the Squigtones
Oingo Boingo
Stan Freberg
Rick Dees and His Cast of Idiots
Adam Sandler
Elmo and Patsy
The Irish Rovers
Bob Rivers
And many, many more
From classic novelty legends to outrageous modern favorites, Ernie T digs deep into the vault and pulls out the stuff that makes you laugh out loud, shake your head, and say, “They wouldn’t play this anywhere else.”
If you love your Christmas music with a side of satire, parody, and pure insanity, this one’s a must-listen.

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12/13/2025

Today we celebrate an extraordinary milestone in entertainment history.
Dick Van D**e turns 100 years old.

Born December 13, 1925, Dick Van D**e didn’t just entertain generations — he helped define them. From the brilliance of The Dick Van D**e Show, where comedy writing and physical humor reached new heights, to his unforgettable performances in Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, he brought joy, heart, and boundless energy to everything he touched.
He could sing.
He could dance.
He could make you laugh without saying a word.
And somehow, he made it all look effortless.
Beyond the screen, Dick Van D**e has always represented something deeper — optimism, kindness, humility, and a genuine love for entertaining people. Even at 100, his outlook on life remains youthful, curious, and full of gratitude. In an industry that often chews people up, he stood the test of time with grace, integrity, and an infectious smile.
A full century on this earth, and his work is still being discovered by new generations — proof that true talent never ages.

Happy 100th Birthday to a living legend who reminded us that laughter is timeless and joy is ageless.

What is your favorite Dick Van D**e moment, movie, or TV memory?

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12/12/2025

Tonight at 9pm CT catch the rebroadcast of last nights Roots & Rebels, Caroline Cotto takes us straight to Chicago and into the heart of one of the most important labels in American music history… CHESS Records.
Founded in Chicago in 1950 by brothers Leonard and Phil Chess, this little independent label became a powerhouse of electric blues, R&B, and early rock ’n’ roll. Chess captured the raw, fire-breathing energy of Southern Black musicians who made their way north during the Great Migration and plugged their sound into the Chicago streets.
We’ll be talking about the legends who called Chess home:
Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Little Walter, Willie Dixon, Etta James, Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley and more — the very artists who shaped what we now call rock and roll.
You’ll hear stories behind the songs, including one of Chess’s defining early records, Muddy Waters’ 1951 track “Long Distance Call,” with his unmistakable slide guitar and the groundbreaking harmonica work of Little Walter. This is the sound that electrified the blues and set the stage for everything that followed.
Join Caroline Cotto on Roots & Rebels, tonight at 7pm CT, as we turn up the volume on the history, the artists, and the legacy of Chess Records — the label that put Chicago blues and early rock ’n’ roll on the map.
What’s your favorite Chess Records artist or song?
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12/12/2025

Today in Rock and Roll History – December 12, 1957

On this day, Portland, Oregon DJ Al Priddy of radio station KEX found himself out of a job — all because he dared to spin Elvis Presley’s version of “White Christmas.” The station had issued a strict ban on playing the track, claiming Elvis’s bluesy, slow-burn rendition was “not in the spirit we associate with Christmas.”
Priddy ignored the order, played it anyway, and was promptly fired.
The controversy wasn’t unique to Portland — Elvis’s holiday album rattled many program directors and even drew backlash from songwriter Irving Berlin, who reportedly disliked the reinterpretation of his classic. But fans loved it, and over time Elvis’s “White Christmas” became one of the most recognizable (and best-selling) holiday recordings of the season.
It’s a reminder of just how disruptive Elvis truly was — even a Christmas carol could shake up the airwaves.

What’s your favorite Elvis Christmas song?

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12/12/2025

Today in Rock and Roll History – December 12, 1955
On this day, Bill Haley and His Comets stepped into Decca Records’ New York City studio to record one of their most enduring and good-time rock ’n’ roll classics — “See You Later, Alligator.” With its snappy call-and-response vocals, irresistible rhythm, and swaggering attitude, the song became an anthem of early rock’s playful spirit.
Released shortly after the massive success of “Rock Around the Clock,” the single climbed to #6 on the Billboard Top 100 and #7 in the UK, cementing Haley’s place as one of the genre’s first true superstars. It also became his third and final million seller, a testament to the excitement and energy he brought to the birth of Rock and Roll.
“See You Later, Alligator” remains a staple of the era — the kind of tune that instantly brings back the jukebox glow, the sock hop floor, and the feeling that rock ’n’ roll was brand new and ready to take over the world.

Do you have a favorite Bill Haley song or memory tied to his music?

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12/12/2025

Today in Rock and Roll History – December 12, 1943
On this day, the world welcomed Dickey Betts, a founding member, guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter for The Allman Brothers Band — a cornerstone figure in the creation of Southern Rock. Born in West Palm Beach, Florida, Betts fused blues, country, jazz, and rock into a sound that became absolutely unmistakable.
His interplay with Duane Allman produced one of the most celebrated twin-guitar harmonies in music history, and his songwriting left an undeniable mark on American rock. Betts gave the world some of the Allmans’ most legendary recordings, including:
• “Ramblin’ Man” – the band’s biggest hit
• “Blue Sky”
• “Jessica” – which later became the beloved Top Gear theme
Sadly, the music world lost Dickey Betts on April 18, 2024, at the age of 80. His legacy, however, remains eternal — carried forward in every soaring guitar harmony, every road-trip playlist, and every fan who still gets chills hearing the opening notes of “Jessica” or “Blue Sky.”

What’s your favorite Dickey Betts moment or Allman Brothers song?

🌍 HOW TO LISTEN TO Johnny Rock and Roll Radio:
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12/12/2025

Happy 85th Birthday to Dionne Warwick
On this day, December 12, 1940, the world welcomed Dionne Warwick, one of the most elegant, distinctive, and enduring voices in popular music. Born in East Orange, New Jersey, Warwick became the definitive interpreter of the sophisticated songwriting partnership of Burt Bacharach and Hal David, helping shape the sound of 1960s Pop and Soul with her unmistakable tone and effortless phrasing.
Across her remarkable career, she delivered a string of classics, including:
• “Walk On By”
• “I Say a Little Prayer”
• “Do You Know the Way to San Jose”
• “Anyone Who Had a Heart”
• “Promises, Promises”
Her smooth, refined vocal style made her one of the most charted female vocalists of all time, with more than 60 hits landing on the Billboard charts. Warwick earned multiple Grammy Awards, became a pioneer as an African American woman in mainstream Pop, and remained a cultural force well into the 1980s with songs like “That’s What Friends Are For.”
Dionne Warwick’s influence stretches far beyond the charts — her artistry, grace, and signature sound helped define an entire era.

What’s your favorite Dionne Warwick song or memory tied to her music?

🌍 HOW TO LISTEN TO Johnny Rock and Roll Radio:
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12/12/2025

December 12, 1938
On this day, the world welcomed Connie Francis, one of the most successful and versatile female vocalists of the late 1950s and early 1960s. With her powerful voice, emotional delivery, and ability to move effortlessly between Pop, Rock and Roll, Country, and even international music, she became one of the era’s defining stars.
Connie burst onto the charts with her breakthrough hit “Who’s Sorry Now” in 1958, a song that not only revived her career but turned her into a global sensation virtually overnight. More than thirty Top 40 hits followed, including classics like “Where the Boys Are,” “Everybody’s Somebody’s Fool,” “My Heart Has a Mind of Its Own,” and “Lipstick on Your Collar.”
Her success stretched far beyond the American charts — she recorded in multiple languages and became a beloved figure in Europe, Latin America, and Asia. She also starred in several popular films, with “Where the Boys Are” becoming both a signature song and a major box-office success.
Connie Francis wasn’t just a singer — she was a true international phenomenon whose voice helped shape the soundtrack of a generation.

What’s your favorite Connie Francis song or memory?

🌍 HOW TO LISTEN TO Johnny Rock and Roll Radio:
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