Last of the Seven Swingin' Gentlemen
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| Rating | : | 4.14 (911 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1500675024 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 104 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-05-23 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
An early victim of polio, Elliot has spent his life in leg braces, remaining active (and vertical) through it all. Elliot gives real meaning to the concept of the "last man standing.". His stories, told in his straightforward voice, with touches of humor, are honest and inspiring. Elliot Field, one of the original seven Swingin' Gentlemen of KFWB, Los Angeles, was there for the introduction of "Color Radio," working with radio pioneers Gordon McLendon and Chuck Blore, hosting his "Field Frolic" on the air every day. He also enjoyed a career as an actor, a commercial voiceover, and a popular cartoon character on The Flintstones and Quick Draw McGraw
Elliot Field on KFWB Excellent autobiography on one of the all time great radio personalities in Los Angeles during the historic run of the KFWB Color Radio era between 1958-6Elliot Field on KFWB John Hart Excellent autobiography on one of the all time great radio personalities in Los Angeles during the historic run of the KFWB Color Radio era between 1958-64. Mr. Field exhibits no inhibitions in discussing his rise from working as a DJ in smaller markets to being hand picked to work in LA. The book describes in detail the obstacles faced, the politics in radio, overcoming childhood polio, and raising a family. A must read for anyone who grew up in Los Angeles listening to the "Field Frolic" during that period, and for those who aspire to a career in radio reading the accounts of 'behind-the-scene' workings of the bro. . Mr. Field exhibits no inhibitions in discussing his rise from working as a DJ in smaller markets to being hand picked to work in LA. The book describes in detail the obstacles faced, the politics in radio, overcoming childhood polio, and raising a family. A must read for anyone who grew up in Los Angeles listening to the "Field Frolic" during that period, and for those who aspire to a career in radio reading the accounts of 'behind-the-scene' workings of the bro. It has great stories of LA Radio and the building of Top Robert Harlow This is more than an interesting story about the early days of Top 40 Radio . It's also the story of a man who overcomes living with the daily pain and inconvience Polio . It has great stories of LA Radio and the building of Top 40 Giant KFWB. The story of Elliot Field on and off the air is well wort knowing!. A very good read. I thoroughly enjoyed this book A very good read. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. As one of the second generation of 7 swingin' gentlemen (1965) it was very interesting to see someone else's perspective. The d-j's at KFWB were treated like stars -- a wonderful time of life for all of us.