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WILLIE NELSON-KVAN RADIO

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  • Started 4 months ago by Stoneman
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  1. Stoneman

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    http://stumptownblogger.typepad.com/stumptownblogger/2010/03/willie-nelson-kvan-radio.html

    Posted on March 11, 2010 - 02:19 PM #
  2. Craig_Adams

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    Some background on the ad. It appeared in the May 7, 1956 issue of "TV Radio Prevue" magazine. Willie Nelson had been with KVAN less than a month. "Cactus Ken" was Ken DeBord & "Shorty, the Hired Hand" was Shorty Hecox. The entire K-Van Country crew moved to KKEY in 1958 when KVAN switched to Rock & Roll. Ken DeBord became "Key Radio" Program Director.

    Posted on March 11, 2010 - 07:24 PM #
  3. semoochie

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    About 30 years ago, I talked to a man, who claimed to be "Shorty, the Hired Hand". I mentioned it to someone, who brought this point into question. I don't remember the details. It could have been that Shorty had already passed on. This was no earlier than 1975.

    Posted on March 11, 2010 - 09:17 PM #

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