Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Farmer Russ WSKY Radio


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Anyone who lived in Asheville NC and its environs from 1930 til the 70's probably knows Farmer Russ (Russ Offhaus). He provided the wake-up call for everyone who listened to WSKY radio, beginning at 5 am and continuing until 10 am. As the back of the postcard says "Farmer Russ is one of the real radio veterans. Starting in 1930 and "still hanging on....."
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4 comments:

  1. DCMay 26, 2013 at 5:31 PM

    This is my Grandfather. What a wonderful man he was!

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    1. Al NicholsMarch 6, 2016 at 4:43 AM

      I have a recording of a psudo broad cast with him anouncing my dads orchestra if you are interested. alnicholsemail@gmail.com

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    2. Al NicholsMarch 6, 2016 at 4:44 AM

      I have a recording of a psudo broad cast with him anouncing my dads orchestra if you are interested. alnicholsemail@gmail.com

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  2. Lizzie, The Vintage TravelerDecember 7, 2013 at 6:41 AM

    He used to get us off to school in the morning. What a great guy !! He also had a cameo appearance in Thunder Road with Robert Mitchum.

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