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The 1970 Zenith "Trans-Oceanic" Royal 7000. An eleven-band receiver: FM with AFC (Automatic Frequency Control), Long Wave, Medium Wave, VHF weather band, and seven Short Wave bands. To what shall we tune our "Trans-Oceanic?" I know! How about the top American hits of 1970? (I'll bet you thought I was going to do something "Trans-Oceanic.") And in July of 1970, a new show emerged that highlighted the aforementioned top American hits called "American Top 40" hosted by Casey Kasem! So let's relive those thrilling days of yesteryear when Nixon was president (*shudder*) and listen to the Top 40 Billboard hits of July, 1970. (This was the third show in the series.) ...
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Dad had one of those Zeniths, or very nearly. I listened to all kinds of English “foreign service “ programs from all over.
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My Dad had that exact radio.
I wonder if he still has it?
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Boy, at first glance I sure thought that picture of Casey Casem was Mr. Checkov.
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I didn't quite, but the haircut sure leads that way.
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