Ep. 78 Shotgun Tom Kelly

About this episode

Shotgun Tom Kelly shares his journey from high school announcer to Emmy-winning broadcaster in this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody.

EPISODE SUMMARY: Shotgun Tom Kelly is a legendary Southern California broadcaster with experience at iconic stations and several broadcasting awards. He shares his journey from high school announcer to Emmy-winning icon with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Shotgun Tom about: Growing up in San Diego and working his first gig as a high schooler Getting into legal trouble operating a pirate station from his garage His love of trains, radio towers, and other hobbies  Becoming an Emmy-winning children’s TV host How he got the name “Shotgun Tom Kelly” The story of the iconic hat he’s worn for over 55 years, and presenting one to President Reagan Filling the shoes of Real Don Steele and hosting other oldies shows like 60s Gold on SiriusXM Creating “Shotgun Tom’s Jukebox Live From the Corvette Diner” Getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Stevie Wonder’s role in the ceremony His book, “All I Wanna Do Is Play The Hits”, available now on Amazon His advice for the next generation And More! ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: “Shotgun Tom” Kelly has…

People in this episode

Host: Chachi

Guest: Shotgun Tom Kelly

Topics covered

• broadcasting
• radio history
• Emmy-winning host
• personal journey
• Southern California
• media awards

Keywords

• Shotgun Tom Kelly
• broadcasting awards
• Hollywood Walk of Fame
• pirate radio
• children's TV host
• radio stations
• KGB
• KCBQ
• media history

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: KGB, KCBQ, B-100 radio, Billboard

Books & works: All I Wanna Do Is Play The Hits

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