This is one of my favorite shows on PRX. If you like Jazz, you will Love the Retro Cocktail Hour. It is a brilliant concept and works well for public radio for stations that air any type of programming, news, classical and/or jazz. People will talk about this show and will tell others to tune-in. This is exactly what happened when we aired the program on WMCE. I was amazed how many listeners called to tell us they enjoyed the program and wanted to hear more of it. I hope this show continues and other stations will have an opportunity to use it on a weekly run. You will not be disappointed!
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"Footlight Parade: 1968 on Stage and Screen (FP08:06)" (deleted)
Review of Footlight Parade: 1968 on Stage and Screen (FP08:06) (deleted)
Footlight Parade is one of those programs that listeners will seek out and call it one of their favorites. Each show is filled with both information and entertainment and we plan on airing this program for years to come. Take a listen and you will be listening every week.
Another example of why listeners tune in to Public Radio. Well produced and makes me want to 'tune-in' especially if I have never heard of Ira Glass or TAL! Well done. A great example of how stations can use this to help promote-fundraise other programs.
I didn't like the intro - it didn't fit with the content - almost an imitation of "chicken man". Very funny - but it got old fairly quick. Very well produced. Why is it called 60 seconds when it lasts a lot longer?
A great idea to help promote music education. I liked the idea that the announcer is a music education student, and/or known musician; it shows higher credibility.
Comments by Michael Leal
Comment for "The Retro Cocktail Hour #470" (deleted)
Michael Leal
Posted on February 12, 2008 at 08:48 AM
Review of The Retro Cocktail Hour #470 (deleted)
This is one of my favorite shows on PRX. If you like Jazz, you will Love the Retro Cocktail Hour. It is a brilliant concept and works well for public radio for stations that air any type of programming, news, classical and/or jazz. People will talk about this show and will tell others to tune-in. This is exactly what happened when we aired the program on WMCE. I was amazed how many listeners called to tell us they enjoyed the program and wanted to hear more of it. I hope this show continues and other stations will have an opportunity to use it on a weekly run. You will not be disappointed!
Comment for "Footlight Parade: 1968 on Stage and Screen (FP08:06)" (deleted)
Michael Leal
Posted on February 12, 2008 at 08:44 AM
Review of Footlight Parade: 1968 on Stage and Screen (FP08:06) (deleted)
Footlight Parade is one of those programs that listeners will seek out and call it one of their favorites. Each show is filled with both information and entertainment and we plan on airing this program for years to come. Take a listen and you will be listening every week.
Comment for "My Last Night of Freedom"
Michael Leal
Posted on July 14, 2004 at 08:03 AM | Permalink
Review of My Last Night of Freedom
Gives us an insight to a subject many of us are not familiar with - would like to hear from him once he is out of jail, or returns to jail.
Comment for "NPR Geeks"
Michael Leal
Posted on July 14, 2004 at 07:54 AM | Permalink
Review of NPR Geeks
Another example of why listeners tune in to Public Radio. Well produced and makes me want to 'tune-in' especially if I have never heard of Ira Glass or TAL! Well done. A great example of how stations can use this to help promote-fundraise other programs.
Comment for "Veronica Calling"
Michael Leal
Posted on April 26, 2004 at 09:36 AM | Permalink
Review of Veronica Calling
I didn't like the intro - it didn't fit with the content - almost an imitation of "chicken man". Very funny - but it got old fairly quick. Very well produced. Why is it called 60 seconds when it lasts a lot longer?
Comment for ""Why Music?" Classical/Jazz PSAs"
Michael Leal
Posted on April 26, 2004 at 09:24 AM | Permalink
Review of "Why Music?" Classical/Jazz PSAs
A great idea to help promote music education. I liked the idea that the announcer is a music education student, and/or known musician; it shows higher credibility.