Charlie Tuna

02/03/2024

Thank you for this, Randy Schmidt!

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01/01/2024

A yearly tradition of sharing this one! Who remembers these DJs? KHJ Jocks in the 1970 Rose Parade on the 93/KHJ float. Left to right, Scotty Brink, Robert W. Morgan, Sam Riddle, The Real Don Steele, Humble Harve, Charlie Tuna (on the very front of the float), Bill Wade, and Johnny Williams. (January 1, 1970)

18/04/2023

Happy birthday in heaven, Dad. Born on this day in Kearney, NE in 1944. ❤️

25/02/2023

Happy birthday in heaven, George. ❤️

13/01/2023

Heartbroken. Rest in peace, Lisa. ❤️

01/01/2023

Who remembers these DJs? KHJ Jocks in the 1970 Rose Parade on the 93/KHJ float. Left to right, Scotty Brink, Robert W. Morgan, Sam Riddle, The Real Don Steele, Humble Harve, Charlie Tuna (on the very front of the float), Bill Wade, and Johnny Williams. (January 1, 1970)

30/10/2022

Eyyyyy 🤗

Henry Winkler in studio with KHJ DJ Charlie Tuna, was at the height of his popularity as "Fonzie" on "Happy Days". Henry worked right next door to 93/KHJ at Paramount Studios on Melrose Avenue in Hollywood.

Photo November 10, 1977. Courtesy of Charlie Tuna archives.

10/08/2022

Olivia Newton-John interview with Charlie in 1973 at the all new KKDJ which held the reigns of 102.7 from 1971-1975. We will miss you, Olivia.

07/07/2022

Rest In Peace legendary James Caan. ❤️

20/06/2022

Happy 80th to the legendary Brian Wilson!

Happy birthday to Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys! (June 27, 1976)

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09/05/2022

The 80s called and they’re having more fun than you are. Tuna/Hoff

08/05/2022

“Back in the days when there was talent like Charlie Tuna…and radio stations had a healthy budget to promote the station.
What a concept!”

Thanks Jeffrey Leonard!

21/04/2022

14 years ago Charlie broadcasted live from the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens for Earth Day / K-EARTH 101 Day.

Charlie Tuna broadcasted from our Earth Day Expo at the Los Angeles Zoo on April 19 & 20, 2008.

10/01/2022

Clip from Bob Saget’s podcast in April 2020.

Bob Saget talks with Charlie's youngest son, Bryan Ferguson in this small small clip about loss, his father, radio, Jack Benny, podcasts, personalities, and why he started his podcast: 'Bob Saget Is Here For You'. He was such a sweet man, we will miss you, Bob.

10/01/2022

I literally can’t believe this… he tweeted just 15 hours ago how stoked he was about the future. RIP Bob Saget. Honored to have seen him at the Comedy Store and be on his podcast in 2020. I reminded him of this time he met Charlie, talking radio, and life. I’ll create a clip from it later, just still in shock.

31/12/2021

RIP Betty White. We were so lucky to have you. ❤️

17/12/2021

Jon Bauman of Sha Na Na “hugging” Charlie at KKDJ.

08/08/2021

If anyone has a link to this documentary, please let us know. Stay Tuna’d!

07/06/2021

Do you agree? 😄

26/05/2021

“I got to work with him - photographing special events he hosted for KRLA - in the 1980's! Here's a fun moment when he was on hand to celebrate Johnny Hayes 25th year Anniversary along with Casey Kasem.”

📸 by Nancy Clendaniel

22/05/2021

Ever seen the 1970’s movie, Rollercoaster? Charlie was in it!

01/05/2021

❤️

18/04/2021

Today we honor and celebrate the legacy and memory of Charlie Tuna (Art Ferguson) - he would have been 77 on this day.

Here is a recent clip from my new podcast show called The Local Show Podcast streaming local out of Ventura, CA (you can help support the show by liking and subscribing on YouTube and wherever you get your favorite podcasts). You can get to know me a little better by following the show, and you can even hear a little of my Dad’s voice come out sometimes when I talk and laugh.

In this clip, I talk a little about how Charlie got his name with our guest Jarvis Leatherby of the local metal band Night Demon and share a never before seen video of me visiting my Dad’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame the night we had announced his passing 5 years ago.

Much love to you all and thank you for your kind words over the years - Bryan. ❤️

26/03/2021

A happy birthday to Sir Elton John!

- Elton John, Charlie and Neil Sedaka get together at a listening party in Hollywood. Elton sang background vocals with Neil on his future #1 single at that time, "Bad Blood". (September 13, 1975)

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22/03/2021

A blast from the past! Happy Monday everybody - check out this note from a co-worker friend of mine who knew Charlie on the radio. He searched for these photos for months! It's always awesome to hear how my Dad helped entertain others back in the day. My friend writes...

"1969 Picture at KHJ radio with your Dad awarding my mom check for $1000.00 and all paid trip for 6 weeks in 11 countries.

This was quite a time for our family. My mom was mother of 7 kids and worked her butt off nonstop. When she won this trip, my Dad (LA County Sheriff Dept) and her made this a six week vacation leaving all the kids at home.

Of course my oldest sister was 17 and my mom had one of her friends check in on us every other day or so. My youngest sister was 2 and she stay with family friends. So it left 6 kids at home ages 8 to 17.

We had a hell of a good time with not much supervision. Days were different back then. I look up your dads history at KHJ and took a walk down memory lane. Wow that was my family radio station back then and I have fond memories around this event.

I attached another picture the day my mom and dad went to airport with family and friends seeing them off at LAX. Guess which kid is me? Hint Not Standing. :)"