- 1970 in radio
The year
1970 in radio involved some significant events.__TOC__Events
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April — KKDA inDallas, Texas returns torhythm and blues format.
*July 11 — "American Top 40 ," hosted byOakland, California radio personality (and show co-founder)Casey Kasem , is launched in national syndication. Created by Kasem and Don Bustany, and distributed byWatermark Inc. , the program features the top 40 hits from "Billboard magazine 's" Hot 100 chart. The show is a success and sets the standard for radio countdown programs for years to come.No dates
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Alex Bennett and his wife/producer Ronni move their show fromWMCA toWPLJ in New York.Debuts
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July 11 — "American Top 40 ."
*October —KBEM inMinneapolis, Minnesota signs on.No dates
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National Public Radio incorporated, taking over theNational Educational Radio Network .Closings
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National Educational Radio Network absorbed into the newNational Public Radio .Births
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February 14 -Simon Pegg , British comedian, film and television actor, radio personality
*August 16 -Bonnie Bernstein , American television and radio sports reporter and anchor.
*November 23 -Zoë Ball , British television and radio presenterDeaths
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Billie Burke , 84, American film, stage, radio and television actress
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