A late night problems radio programme

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Rose65

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I used to listen to a late night radio programme back in the 1970s I think it was. The male presenter was very kind and comforting to lonely folks who called about their problems, worry and griefs. I used to listen before I slept. Maybe radio 1 or radio 4.
I wondered if anyone could remember which programme and presenter that was?

Hearing of the death of Steve Wright today reminded me how important radio was for me as comforting company so long ago. I liked him very much.
 

Alizerine said:
The only one I remember is Coast to Coast AM with Art Bell. It ran from about 1 to 5 AM but was mostly about the paranormal with a little human compassion thrown in. I never quite got into it with his successor, George Noory, which may still be going.
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Thankyou but I don't think that would have been it, here in the UK. It was a phone-in for people who couldn't sleep I think, around midnight.
 

Rose65 said:
I used to listen to a late night radio programme back in the 1970s I think it was. The male presenter was very kind and comforting to lonely folks who called about their problems, worry and griefs. I used to listen before I slept. Maybe radio 1 or radio 4.
I wondered if anyone could remember which programme and presenter that was?

Hearing of the death of Steve Wright today reminded me how important radio was for me as comforting company so long ago. I liked him very much.
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That was the Robbie Vincent show in '74 /75 on BBC Radio London...
 
Alizerine said:
The only one I remember is Coast to Coast AM with Art Bell. It ran from about 1 to 5 AM but was mostly about the paranormal with a little human compassion thrown in. I never quite got into it with his successor, George Noory, which may still be going.
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I too followed Art. George was OK with me, also. I worked as a night watchman in various locations; often late night to dawn. The spooky hours. Depending on the subject each night the shift could be very spooky. When having nothing to do your mind wanders and it can be a real thrill ride if circumstances comply. Occasionally I had to switch to music or news to get my mind and mood reset. Great memories Art and George provided.

Hope the OP doesn't mind we yanks chatting about the subject. I too did not know the conversation was exclusive.
 
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Wes said:
I too followed Art. George was OK with me, also. I worked as a night watchman in various locations; often late night to dawn. The spooky hours. Depending on the subject each night the shift could be very spooky. When having nothing to do your mind wanders and it can be a real thrill ride if circumstances comply. Occasionally I had to switch to music or news to get my mind and mood reset. Great memories Art and George provided.

Hope the OP doesn't mind we yanks chatting about the subject. I too did not know the conversation was exclusive.
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who said it was exclusive ?
 
Wes said:
I too followed Art. George was OK with me, also. I worked as a night watchman in various locations; often late night to dawn. The spooky hours. Depending on the subject each night the shift could be very spooky. When having nothing to do your mind wanders and it can be a real thrill ride if circumstances comply. Occasionally I had to switch to music or news to get my mind and mood reset. Great memories Art and George provided.

Hope the OP doesn't mind we yanks chatting about the subject. I too did not know the conversation was exclusive.
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Of course not, everyone can talk about any programmes on radio that got them through.
I just cannot remember my who the presenter was, he had a soothing voice and gave comfort to the callers, many of whom were grieving.
 
Rose65 said:
Of course not, everyone can talk about any programmes on radio that got them through.
I just cannot remember my who the presenter was, he had a soothing voice and gave comfort to the callers, many of whom were grieving.
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are you sure it wasn't Robbie Vincent as I posted above ? ^^^
 
Wes said:
I too followed Art. George was OK with me, also. I worked as a night watchman in various locations; often late night to dawn. The spooky hours. Depending on the subject each night the shift could be very spooky. When having nothing to do your mind wanders and it can be a real thrill ride if circumstances comply. Occasionally I had to switch to music or news to get my mind and mood reset. Great memories Art and George provided.

Hope the OP doesn't mind we yanks chatting about the subject. I too did not know the conversation was exclusive.
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A trivia question for you..........What was the name of the isolated Nevada desert town Art broadcast from ? I know, do you ? Jimb.
 
hollydolly said:
who said it was exclusive ?
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This is Rose65's response quote to Devi "Just UK, about late 1970's to early 1980's." "Just UK" seems to mean she was referring to just the radio shows in the UK at that time and therefore the discussion was exclusive to the UK of this era. Art Bell was in the U.S. and I was just kibitzing with a fellow yank on the SF.
 
Wes said:
This is Rose65's response quote to Devi "Just UK, about late 1970's to early 1980's." "Just UK" seems to mean she was referring to just the radio shows in the UK at that time and therefore the discussion was exclusive to the UK of this era. Art Bell was in the U.S. and I was just kibitzing with a fellow yank on the SF.
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yes she was looking for a uk radio show which played the show she described... but despite me giving her the name of the show..twice.. she doesn't seem to think it was that..or at least she hasn't acknowledged it...
 
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hollydolly said:
yes she was looking for a uk radio show which played the show she described... but despite me giving her the name of the show..twice.. she doesn't seem to think it was that..or at least she hasn't acknowledged it...
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I very much appreciate your participation in the conversations. Frequently, I get rather confused as to what exactly the discussion is about, and when the OP is not responding or responding consistently the whole thing sort of runs off in many directions. I have come to realize that there are many who have had relationships with other forum members, and these seem to continue within the context of the conversation. So, I frequently have a rough time following the thread. Thank you for your steady hand and guidance be your participation. I sort of use you and your remarks as my guide. Thanks again.
 
Wes said:
I very much appreciate your participation in the conversations. Frequently, I get rather confused as to what exactly the discussion is about, and when the OP is not responding or responding consistently the whole thing sort of runs off in many directions. I have come to realize that there are many who have had relationships with other forum members, and these seem to continue within the context of the conversation. So, I frequently have a rough time following the thread. Thank you for your steady hand and guidance be your participation. I sort of use you and your remarks as my guide. Thanks again.
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If you stay with what the OP is saying it's what she says or knows. What is she asking for? Hearing his voice most likely and never knew who he was. I thought Wolf Man Jack so cool but had no clue who he was. Never heard a broadcast he actually did. & didn't actually give a dam. you know wouldn't slow down to put up with. It like Howard Stern, no way to relax and listen to em.
 
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Rose65 said:
Thankyou but I don't think that would have been it, here in the UK. It was a phone-in for people who couldn't sleep I think, around midnight.
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That sounds like a very worthwhile show. I have listened to news talk radio since I was a kid. I think it was just a voice, keeping me company and that voice never screamed at me. I like news talk more than music to this day. Even if I'm not agreeing with them politically.
 
Jean Shepherd did a memorable late night radio show on WOR New York as I was growing up. He’s best known to the general public as the guy who wrote A Christmas Story, which was made into a movie. Shepherd, referred to as the poor man’s Mark Twain, would spin captivating yarns about his childhood and the absurdities of everyday life. At times, he would play tunes like Sheik of Araby, accompanying them on a kazoo or jaw harp (rather well, too).

I would listen to Jean in bed as a teenager on a tinny AM transistor radio before falling asleep. He wrote several books, too, including In God We Trust (All Others Pay Cash)…
 

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