videoholic50s60s70s's video: The Beginnings of McKeesport s WIXZ1360 - With A Robot Disc Jockey - Feb 27 1969

When McKeesport PA's WMCK (1360 AM) changed formats and call letters to WIXZ in Feb. of 1969, this is what listeners heard! "I am Segue, your computerized disc jockey," droned a robotic voice. "This is the new 'Wick-zee' 1360, WIXZ McKeesport. You are listening to the sound of automated radio. I am the world's only perfect radio announcer ... I have no moving parts. I can never make a mistake. I have taken over your radio dial at 1360." And on came "Papa Oom Mow Mow" by The Rivingtons. Hour after hour, it continued. "Segue the Computer" would announce a "super oldie" by Pat Boone or The Beatles, and invariably play "Papa Oom Mow Mow" instead. For your sanity, I have cut out every playing of "Papa Oom Mow Mow" and just went on with whatever the robot said next! WIXZ's original line-up included George Brewer from 6 - 9 am, Jerry Butler from 9 am - 4pm, 'Wild Child' Dick Kemp from 4 - 9 pm, Terry Lee from 9 pm - 1 am, and Bobby Harper from 1 - 6 am.