Scope and Contents Jim Grubbs, Assistant Professor of Communication at UIS, was a radio broadcaster for the Far East Network (FEN), stationed in Tokyo, Japan during the 1960s. Later Grubbs was an announcer for WSMI in Litchfield, Illinois. In 1976, Grubbs and several other SSU employees and community members were granted a license for a station (98.7-WNNS) in Springfield. He was recognized by Billboard Magazine as one of the outstanding small-market DJs in the United States in 1971. The...

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Airman Burr Hoyle mixes a small amount of musical history into his commentary as he explores the range of jazz virtuosos from Jerry Mulligan, Stan Getz, Wes Montgomery on guitar, Clifford Brown on trumpet, and vocalists Mel Torme, June Christie, and the Four Freshman. Author: Airman Burr Hoyle. Playing time: 46:06

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Featuring music, comedy, interviews, and literature, at its best, “Tokyo Calling” was a vehicle for a potpourri of programming designed to capture the attention of young and old alike, women and men, military personnel, their dependents, domestic audiences, and the worldwide audience on shortwave. Author: Airman Burr Hoyle. Playing Time: 54:26

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Featuring music, comedy, interviews, and literature, at its best, “Tokyo Calling” was a vehicle for a potpourri of programming designed to capture the attention of young and old alike, women and men, military personnel, their dependents, domestic audiences, and the worldwide audience on shortwave. Author: Airman Burr Hoyle. Playing Time: 53:20

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Featuring music, comedy, interviews, and literature, at its best, “Tokyo Calling” was a vehicle for a potpourri of programming designed to capture the attention of young and old alike, women and men, military personnel, their dependents, domestic audiences, and the worldwide audience on shortwave. Author: Airman Burr Hoyle. Playing Time: 55:53

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This edition of “Tokyo Calling” comes from an earlier time period than FEN 0002 through FEN 0004 and illustrates that change in the format of the program over the years. Author: Air Force Sgt. Jack Tyson. Playing Time: 1:13:34

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On the 30th anniversary of the Far East Network in 1975, the Far East Network put together a one-hour retrospective featuring the history and highlights of the network. Included is the formal Japanese surrender, Bob Hope broadcasts, the famous “monster who ate Tokyo” prank, the 1964 Olympics, and other network highlights. Author: Air Force Sgt. Jim Dougherty. Playing Time: 59:30

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“Bands of Japan” was a weekly broadcast on the Far East Network featuring local Japanese “big bands” and was broadcast live from the officer’s club in Sasebo, Japan. Author: Army Sgt. Wayne Cummins. Playing Time: 29:35

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“Let’s Dance” was a show similar in style to “Bands of Japan.” The weekly broadcast featured local “big bands” and was broadcast live from Itazuke Naval Air Station, Japan. Author: Airman 2nd Class Bill Hoffmeier. Playing Time: 25:19

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Lt. Lapp recorded what is thought to be the first (if not only) show to be produced at super-sonic speed while a passenger in an F-100 fighter jet. Author: Air Force Lt. Jim Lapp. Playing Time: 15:50.