Be sure to check out the new book by ex-ZOO Disc Jockey Bob Shannon,"Turn It Up! American Radio Tales 1946-1996". It tells the story of 58 of the top radio legends in the business for the fifty year period post World War II.

Bob Shannon was only with the ZOO a short time in 1977, but has remained close friends with ex-boss Ira Lipson to this day. In this audio excerpt from the book, with introduction by Ira himself, Bob tells the story about the day at the ZOO when the news came in that Elvis had died.

Elvis, Sam and Dewey

Don't forget to check out www.americanradiotales.com for more podcasts from the book, including a couple, voiced by ex-ZOO Ira Lipson and Charlie Kendall.

Jody Seay, the former ZOO Continuity Director, and later the Promotion Coordinator 1974-1979, now hosts "Back Page", a television show about Oregon writers. She invites Bob Shannon to come on her show to talk about his book. They also talk about their days at the ZOO.