Bob Martz and Terry Shaw
Their laugh-a-second commercials gained national recognition. Let's listen to a few...
Bob Martz Hall of Fame Tribute
Michael Drew Shaw narrates this tribute to Bob Martz on his induction into the Ohio Broadcasting Hall of Fame
Bob Kelly on WTOD
In a contest run by The Blade, Bob Kelly was named Toledo's most popular disc jockey. Let's listen in on one of Bob's shows from the 1960's on WTOD
1947 Inverness Invitational
Here is a snippet from the broadcast for ABC from the studios of WTOL. Sponsored by Champion Spark Plugs.
WSPD Legendary Voices
WSPD was always regarded as the station in town for news. Here is a snippet from a newscast from September 1980 featuring Don Edwards, Mary Beth Zollick, and Jerry Keil.
WTOD's "A Christmas Carol"
Considered a classic for a locally produced drama, A Christmas Carol was adapted by WTOD. This broadcast features John Garry, Bob Martz, Bill Webb, and Bill Hughes.
John Garry on WTOD
Oh, how we hated to hear this announcement, signaling the end of the broadcast day for WTOD. Here's John Garry:
The final minutes of the Rock of Toledo WTTO
The end of WTTO came with the final broadcast of Get It On, a public affairs program "for young people" hosted by Bill Clark. The following day the station became WTUU.
Bob Martz & Bob Kelly remember "Uncle Bob" from WTOD
WTOD in the sixties was known for its funny bits. As we learn in this excerpt those funny bits were "mandatory!"
Bob Martz takes a stroll down memory lane with John Garry
John Garry was program director of WTOD back in the sixties. Bob Martz caught up with him by phone for some memories.
Don Edwards reflects on the 40th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor
An excellent example of writing and delivery for radio. Originally aired on December 7, 1981 on WCWA. A UPI Newsleader Award-Winning feature.
London Mitchell reports on hate groups
Radio news was very competitive in the mid-1980s with each radio station supporting its own news team. These teams not only produced the round-the-clock newscasts but often delved deep into a story with special reports. This three-part series aired in June 1985.