KFRC - The Big 610

14/02/2024

February 14, 1986, 610 KFRC celebrated it's 20th Anniversary of a rock and roll, pop music radio station for the San Francisco Bay Area. Over the three day, President's Day weekend, KFRC presented a countdown of the Top 610 songs of all time! And KFRC alumni personalities were the host of the event. CLICK THE LINK BELOW FOR A LISTEN OF HIGHLIGHTS.

You'll hear: Dr. Don Rose, Marvelous Mark McKay, Steve O'shea, Mike Philips, Russ "The Moose" Syracuse, John Catchings, Beau Weaver, Chuck Buell, Bill Lee, Candy Chamberlin, Dave Diamond, Bobby Dale, Dave Sholin, Ron Fell of The Gavin Report, Terry Nelson, Bobby Ocean, Big Tom Parker, Shannon O'Brien, Robert McCormick, Joel Kamisher, Jane Dornacker, Jo Interante, Sally Adams, John Evans and George Zema.

This was produced by KFRC production director Albert Lord, and courtesy of EICW Productions.

https://soundcloud.com/the-big-610-kfrc/kfrc-20th-anniversary-recap

12/02/2024

As the Bay Area and 49ers fans are recovering from Super Bowl 58, enjoy this audio presentation of Dr. Don Rose from January 25th, 1982 - the day after the San Francisco 49ers became world champions with Super Bowl 16!!

From our friends at Airchexx.com, the good Doctor is waking up the Bay Area and celebrating the first Super Bowl win ever for the 49ers against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Joining DDR is newsman Robert McCormick and the late
Jane Dornacker with traffic. Plus, The Big 610 spared no expense when it came to promotions, sending a lucky listener to the big game in Detroit, and Dr. Don talks about meeting the winner!
Listen close, and you'll hear an interview with legendary San Francisco journalist Herb Caen.
And you'll be amazed at the audio quality of this presentation of 610 KFRC.
Click on the link and enjoy!

https://airchexx.com/dr-don-rose-610-kfrc-san-francisco-january-25-1982/

20/01/2024

“Happy National Disc Jockey Day”!!
from this Big 610 KFRC fan page!

Here’s a very small sample of some of the air personalities behind the 610 microphone that played your favorite music and entertained you and the Bay Area!

Did you ever call in to request a song? Did you win a prize? Ever meet your favorite air personality?

Share a comment and a favorite memory of The Big 610, The Amazing AM, KFRC from 1966 - 1986!!

21/11/2023

ICYM Yesterday's post - Here is a Thanksgiving treat for you fans of The Big 610 KFRC! Click on the link and watch this video of when Ch. 20 in San Francisco KTZO (now KOFY-TV) simulcast Dr. Don's show on the morning of November 30, 1982. KFRC had the mobile studio rolled up to the studios of Ch. 20, broadcasted from their parking lot, and Ch. 20 had their cameras rolling. You'll see the good Doctor talking to his enginner George Zema, during the songs and commericals, and this all gave Bay Area viewers a peak behind the scenes of a live radio show. (Note the hand cues and the chemistry between DDR and George Zema)

This KFRC fan site has been looking for a copy of this for years, and thanks to the YouTube page of "VPR2B" you can now watch this rare broadcast of Dr. Don Rose on 610 KFRC!

On the morning of November 30, 1982, KFRC rolled their mobile studio into the parking lot of TV 20 (KTZO) where Dr. Don Rose proceeded to do his entire show ...

21/11/2023

Here is a Thanksgiving treat for you fans of The Big 610 KFRC!
Click on the link and watch this video of when Ch. 20 in San Francisco KTZO (now KOFY-TV) simulcast Dr. Don's show on the morning of November 30, 1982. KFRC had the mobile studio rolled up to the studios of Ch. 20, broadcasted from their parking lot, and Ch. 20 had their cameras rolling. You'll see the good Doctor talking to his enginner George Zema, during the songs and commericals, and this all gave Bay Area viewers a peak behind the scenes of a live radio show. (Note the hand cues and the chemistry between DDR and George Zema)

This KFRC fan site has been looking for a copy of this for years, and thanks to the YouTube page of "VPR2B" you can now watch this rare broadcast of Dr. Don Rose on 610 KFRC!

On the morning of November 30, 1982, KFRC rolled their mobile studio into the parking lot of TV 20 (KTZO) where Dr. Don Rose proceeded to do his entire show ...

20/08/2023

Happy National Radio Day!!

Comment below and share some of your favorite memories of how The Big 610 KFRC shaped your life from 1966 - 1986.

What city in the Bay Area are you from? What songs did you request? Who were your favorite air persoanlities? What prizes did you win? Did you have a KFRC bumper sticker?

Thank you for celebrating National Radio Day and for keeping the memories of The Big 610 KFRC, alive!

21/07/2023

Born Anthony Dominick Benedetto, Tony Bennett has passed away at the age of 96. Here is the legendary crooner, with KFRC alumni Brian Rhea in a commerical for "Magic 61".

Click the image below to view and share your memories of seeing Tony Bennett in concert, or listening to his great music.

Tony Bennett , Magic 61 AM Radio commercial

19/06/2023

Big 610 KFRC Alumni Laurie Kaye has written her memoir!!
"Rock 'n' Roll Name-Dropper" is the story of Laurie's life and all the people she interviewed that shaped rock music: Paul McCartney George Harrison Grace Slick Mick Jaggernd more!

610 KFRC listeners and fans know that Laurie was on the team (which included Dave SholinRon Hummel, and Bert Keane) that interviewed John Lennon, which turned out to be the music icon’s last.

Click the link below to read about Laurie's memoir, and how you can pre-order to add to your music and radio collection. Plus a must have for any fans of The Beatles

My website is for my memoir, Confessions of a Rock 'n' Roll Name-Dropper, which is my music-related early life story wrapped around what tragically turned out to be John Lennon's final interview, which I co-conducted on December 8, 1980 for RKO Radio - sadly also Lennon's last day on the planet.

10/06/2023

Woohoo, Happy 61O Day! The KFRC Mobile Sturgeon is in Modesto today for “61O day”, (and American Graffiti) festivities and celebration… Always a fun time!

10/06/2023

Come by and say hi! Plus tune into “610 Sturgeon” on Live365.com and hear the great voices of "The Big 610" KFRC as we honor KFRC for Six Ten Day!

10/06/2023

TODAY IS THE DAY!!! SIX TEN DAY!! A day to honor "The Big 610" KFRC!! Tune in now to our friend Chris Sturgeon Sharpie's internet radio station "610 Sturgeon" on Live 365.com. Many Big 610 Alumni will be on hand to meet you at American Graffiti Festival in Modesto!

KFRC - The Big 610 is broadcasting from the 610 Sturgeon today from Graffiti USA Classic Car Museum and tomorrow at American Graffiti Festival.

09/06/2023

It's going to be a party! Come out on 6-10 DAY!

KFRC - The Big 610 is broadcasting from the 610 Sturgeon today from Graffiti USA Classic Car Museum and tomorrow at American Graffiti Festival.

05/05/2023

"If no one has said it to you, I'd like to be the first. Good Morning!" - Dr. Don Rose.

Hello fans of "The Big 610 - KFRC", our friend Chris Sturgeon Sharpie, a 610 alumni, and current keeper of "The Wonder on Wheels - The Sturgeon Fans Of The KFRC Mobile Studio - "The Sturgeon" has put together something special!

Take a listen to "610 Sturgeon" radio at Live 365.com!! You'll hear the great hits that played on 610 KFRC from 1966 - 1986, plus a few 50's, early 60's, and late 80's tunes. And some of the voices that were part of the fabric of "The Big 610" and 99.7 KFRC-FM.

TUNE IN, 610 Sturgeon on Live365.com!!!

May the force be with you today and Happy Birthday to the 610 Sturgeon’s own Duke The Dave Sholin and the Sturgeon’s biggest fan and hero Wild Bill Shakespeare
In honor of our Double birthday Celebration, 610 Sturgeon is proud to announce our own radio station “ 610 Sturgeon “The Sturgeon” playing 610’s Biggest Hits and more. A tribute station to 610 and the men and woman who created KFRC magic and memories.
More importantly the Sturgeon is dedicated to KFRC’s Chief Enginner Phil Lerza who blessed us with the wonder on wheels “ The Sturgeon”
610 Sturgeon will give you that fun 610 vibe playing the Biggest 610 Hits with some surprises voices from your past in between songs.
Mornings will include some laughs with Dr Don Comedy Capsules and music history with the Bay Area’s own Jay Arnold featuring “ The Arnold Almanac”.
610 Golden Weekends are back ! Our feel good weekends will take you back in time with great music on a 610 Golden Weekend.
We certainly are not KFRC, as Boss Boss Radio’s John Van Camp recently said “ KFRC can not be replaced or duplicated without the 610 Air Team, KFRC promotions and Programmers”
I will stress we are 610 Sturgeon “ The Sturgeon” saluting the best radio station on the planet KFRC.
610 sturgeon will create some memories you forgot you had ( that’s a Bobby Ocean line I love) and we will have some fun with you doing that.
Ohhh and with all this going on 610 Day 6/10 6-10 June 10th is coming up and The Sturgeon will be celebrating from our home in Modesto at the Graffiti Classic Car Show Saturday June 10th broadcasting live with special KFRC alumni guest joining us.
610 Sturgeon “ The Sturgeon” kicks off tonight at….. you guessed it 6:10pm Pacific with the master of ceramonies and our Sturgeon ambassador Bobby Ocean flipping the switch.
Prior to the kick off tune in for a special KFRC presentation at 5pm Pacific “ The legacy of KFRC” if you have never heard this historical masterpiece you don’t want to miss it.
Our broadcast platform is Live365.com the link is below.
610 sturgeon.com is still being constructed ( almost done ) but the sturgeon can be accessed through Live365.com that’s live 365.com
This certainly was a project that I hope your proud of and enjoy a special thanks to so many people including Bobby Ocean, Marvelous Mark Mckay, Dave your Duke Sholin, Broadway Bill Lee, Sue Hall “ The Sturgeon Mamma, Bob Malik, Lloyd Lindsay Young, Brian Rhea, Bud Kress, John Van Camp, John Evans, James Baker, Schaffer, Mike Novak, Saul’ Vigil, Jeff McDonald, The USA Graffiti USA Classic Car Museum and of course Bill Shakespeare for making this all possible and Phil Lerza and his talented engineering team.
And personally in my house Brian and Juanita have been listening to hours of “ the Sturgeon” being created day and night, I think Juanita likes it. 🐕‍🦺🐕‍🦺
Live 365.com
610 Sturgeon
“ The Sturgeon”

22/03/2023

INCYI - this Big 610 KFRC fan page, previous post - For those not aware, Classic Hits KFRC.com is no more.

It's been replaced by Audacy's 60's channel. Bay Area engineer, Chuck Bullett made the announcement as a comment a few weeks ago:
"I do have a sad announcement - Some of you may know that for many years the 610 format has lived on, on KFRC 106.9 HD2 San Francisco, with Tim Jordan scheduling the hits daily. Audacy never chose to monetize the format and sell spots. Earlier this week we were told the company wants to sunset the format and I am to shut the channel off. This will be happening in the next few weeks. In the meantime Tim will keep scheduling the hits… maybe we can slip some Dr Don and Zema bits in there, or some old Gary Owens air checks…. Though Doubtful…. Tim and I are pretty emotional about it… The channel plays on my boat most weekends. Give it a listen if you can… HD radios aren’t that hard to find these days."

KFRC.com and 106.9 HD2 was set up after 106.9 KFRC-FM dropped their Classic Hits format, and former General Manager Doug Harvill was instrumental in simulcasting 740 AM KCBS on 106.9 FM. This took place on October 27, 2008 at 7:40am.

KFRC.com has been streaming Classic Hits, primarily music from the 1970's, with resung jingles from TM's "You Package" since 2008. This was the last of the spirit of "The Big 610".

It now appears that the only mention of "KFRC" is now at the Legal ID, for KCBS and 106.9 KFRC-FM HD1. (Incidently, Doug Harvill Bay Area Radio Hall of Famer Bay Area Radio Museum & Hall of Fame, was working as Vice President/Genral Manager for Cumulus in 2019, when KFOG-FM went off the air and 104.5 was replaced by a simulcast of KNBR-AM)

20/03/2023

For those not aware, Classic Hits KFRC.com is no more. It's been replaced by Audacy's 60's channel. Bay Area engineer, Chuck Bullett made the announcement as a comment a few weeks ago:

"I do have a sad announcement - Some of you may know that for many years the 610 format has lived on, on KFRC 106.9 HD2 San Francisco, with Tim Jordan scheduling the hits daily. Audacy never chose to monetize the format and sell spots. Earlier this week we were told the company wants to sunset the format and I am to shut the channel off. This will be happening in the next few weeks. In the meantime Tim will keep scheduling the hits… maybe we can slip some Dr Don and Zema bits in there, or some old Gary Owens air checks…. Though Doubtful…. Tim and I are pretty emotional about it… The channel plays on my boat most weekends. Give it a listen if you can… HD radios aren’t that hard to find these days."

KFRC.com and 106.9 HD2 was set up after 106.9 KFRC-FM dropped their Classic Hits format, and former General Manager Doug Harvill was instrumental in simulcasting 740 AM KCBS on 106.9 FM. This took place on October 27, 2008 at 7:40am.

KFRC.com has been streaming Classic Hits, primarily music from the 1970's, with resung jingles from TM's "You Package" since 2008. This was the last of the spirit of "The Big 610".

It now appears that the only mention of "KFRC" is now at the Legal ID, for KCBS and 106.9 KFRC-FM HD1. (Incidently, Doug Harvill
Bay Area Radio Hall of Famer Bay Area Radio Museum & Hall of Fame, was working as Vice President/Genral Manager for Cumulus in 2019, when KFOG-FM went off the air and 104.5 was replaced by a simulcast of KNBR-AM)

14/02/2023

February 14, 1986, 610 KFRC celebrated it's 20th Anniversary of a rock and roll, pop music radio station for the San Francisco Bay Area. To kick off their milestone celebration, The Big 610 aired this great documentary on Friday, February 14, 1986 at 5pm.

Click below and listen to this history of one of America's great radio starions.

610 KFRC 1966 - 1986 The Making of a Classic was written and produced by 610 KFRC Production engineer Albert Lord and narrated by Bobby Ocean. This audio was sent out to advertisers, clients, and collectors.

You'll hear a collection of KFRC promos including the giveaway of Mick Jagger's roadster, Paul Free's Extra Terrestrial Being, some KFRC outtakes, and a profile of the 610 Men and Women from 1966-1986.

Courtesy of EICW Productions.

To kick off their 20th Anniversary celebration, The Big 610 aired this great documentary on Friday, February 14, 1986 at 5pm. 610 KFRC 1966 - 1986 The Making of a Classic was written and produced by

20/01/2023

This Big 610 KFRC fan page wishes you a “Happy National Disc Jockey Day”!!

Here’s a very small sample of some of the air personalities behind the 610 microphone that played your favorite music and entertained you and the San Francisco Bay Area!

Share a comment and a favorite memory of The Big 610, The Amazing AM, KFRC.
From 1966 - 1986.

08/01/2023

Today, this 610 KFRC fan page celebrates Elvis Presley's birthday!!!

There is no question that Elvis changed the way of rock music, fashion, movies and pop culture. His music was played over the years on KFRC - The Big 610 and 99.7 KFRC-FM.

And one KFRC alumni that is a huge Elvis fan, is former Program Director and Air Talent, Dave Sholin. Click on the link and hear some audio of "The Duke", along with Dr. Don Rose, honor Elvis during his 50th birthday in 1985, preceded by some famous "cheap gags", told by the good Doctor.

https://soundcloud.com/610-kfrc/dr-don-rose-and-dave-sholin

(Photo credit: ELVIS PRESLEY page)

04/11/2022

A BIG SIX TEN Congradulations to 610 KFRC Alumni, Broadway Bill Lee, as he was inducted into the NAB !!! Bill held down the night show during his time at The Big 610. Plus Bill helped named the KFRC Mobile Studio, "The Sturgeon" along with Harry Bud Nelson, Sue Hall, and "Marvelous" Mark McKay.

Bill went on to some of the biggest radio stations in the country and is now holding down afternoon drive in New York City on WCBS-FM 101.1 - New York's Greatest Hits. A big congrats to a KFRC Great! 610 The Sturgeon 610 Sturgeon Fans Of The KFRC Mobile Studio - "The Sturgeon"

https://fb.watch/gA8P5ASYzI/

10/09/2022

TODAY'S THE DAY!!! And happening NOW!! The Bay Area Radio Museum & Hall of Fame is inducting the class of 2022 for broadcasting excellence - including 610 KFRC, Magic 61, 99.7 KFRC-FM, and 106.9 KFRC-FM engineer alumni, George Zema!

George was the engineer for many on air personalities including Bobby Ocean, and was responsible for the funny sound effects you heard with on the Dr. Don Rose show.

George was also on the team that built the KFRC Mobile Studio "The Sturgeon".

In addition to KFRC, George lent his engineering talents to Bay Area stations like KSFO/KYA-FM, KYCY "Young Country", KITS "Live 105" and KVMQ "Movin 99.7".

Stop by the Basque Cultural Center in South San Francisco, and you can see on display, the KFRC Mobile Sturgeon!

Fans Of The KFRC Mobile Studio - "The Sturgeon" Chris Sturgeon Sharpie Remembering Dr. Don Rose

20/08/2022

HAPPY NATIONAL RADIO DAY!!!

What are some of your favorite memories of The 610, The Amazing AM, Six Ten - K-F-R-C - San Francisco??!!

What songs did you request? Where you driving along Highway 1 listening to the Big 610? Did you take KFRC along with you to Santa Cruz or during a nice long drive in Marin? What contest did you call in and try and win? Did you take KFRC on your first date?
And of course, who were your favorite air personalities that kept you company while you were going to school, at work, or doing your homework?

Share your stories in the comments!

08/08/2022

OTD - August 8, 1986, Dr. Don Rose did his final "Big 610" radio program before KFRC switched formats the following Monday and became "Magic 61".

Enjoy this audio and video of the KFRC jingle collage that RKO Engineer George Zema put together for that final show. This was filmed by KXTV Ch 10 Sacramento and shared by journalist, Dan Adams. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHEz5pj-BUU

You can also view Part 1 Dr. Don Rose's final Big 610 Show here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qrDoL64Qs8

Part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7p5g9l3-V5w

Part 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8n5gOyQmdNk&t=15s

This is a video and audio recording of the final minutes of Dr. Don Rose's last Top 40 Radio Show on KFRC from August, 1986. It is a collage of jingles from...

11/06/2022

SIX TEN KFRC DAY celebrations continues!!! Go visit the restored KFRC "Sturgeon" at the American Graffiti Car Show located at the Modesto Junior College West Campus today and tomorrow!!

And Stream the fun at That 70's Channel and Boss Boss Radio as you'll hear greetings from former "BIG 610" KFRC and 99.7 KFRC-FM air personalities and many other Northern California radio personalities!