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UNCLE DON WRIGHT RECENTLY DIED AT 87

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Don Wright (Donald Nomako) (Oct. 6, 1934 – March 13, 2022)

Wright was a celebrated disk jockey, television personality
and corporate communication coach. He passed away 
Sunday, March 13, 2022, after battling a long illness. 


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ICONIC COMEDIAN HAS DIED AT AGE 67

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Gilbert Jeremy Gottfried (February 28, 1955 – April 12, 2022)

The actor and stand-up comedian died from a rare genetic muscle
disease that can trigger a dangerously abnormal heartbeat.

Gottfried began performing at only 15-years-old, has also appeared
on television shows and in movies.

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SOMETHING BETTER ~ THE RCA VIDEODISC

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Marketed by RCA in the 1980’s.

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PORTLAND’S RADIO AND TV HISTORY

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Lorenzo “Larry” Caramella
(August 10, 1925 – January 16, 2018)



Larry began his long career in broadcasting as
a DJ, booth announcer, newscaster, talk show
host, and
broadcast engineer. He was with KPOJ,
KXL, KGW
(below), KPTV, and KATU along with
other stations.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATU~60 YEARS SERVICE

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On March 15, 1962, KATU in Portland, Oregon went on the air with
its first broadcast in black-and-white.

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In 1973, KATU’s Eyewitness News Team was anchored by
(seated) Dick Bogle (left) and Gary Bentley (right) standing:
Weatherman Jim “The Boz” Bosley (left) and Sportscaster 
Roger Twibell (right). 

 

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