Oh boy! I get excited when the newspapers write about me. I have really been loving it the last few weeks. Initially, The Sun News broke the story on October 5th & 6th about my recent purchase of WLSC 1240 AM in Loris.
A week and a half later, The Loris Times/North Myrtle Beach Times spread the good news.
The following week, The Horry Independent printed a story about my recent broadcast acquisition.
Just this week, The Loris Scene published an article about my latest radio adventure and even highlighted the story with a quote in big bold print. (You can pick up a copy at newsstands through Tuesday, October 30th.)
Let me just say "Thank You" to everyone in the media that has gone the extra mile to say a few good words about me and WLSC. The attention that I have received from all of you is helping to create a buzz on the streets of Loris and beyond.
I figure, when folks are talking about you that means they know about you. When they know about you, then it makes whatever you're trying to do a little easier. Right? I just wish I knew what I was trying to do.
Right now, it looks like my biggest challenge is to figure out how to get that little ol' radio station in Loris to make some more news this week. How am I going to do that? Hhmmm. I wonder.
Stay Tuned!
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Banana Jack's Bog-Off Backstage Tour
Initially, I thought it would be a good idea to let folks get a sneak peek at the ongoing construction of the new WLSC studios, but then I started having visions of visitors stumbling over a pile of boards or something falling on their heads, so I regretfully had to cancel Banana Jack's Bog-Off Backstage Tour before it even got started.
There will be thousands of folks from all over descending on Loris, SC this weekend for the 28th Annual Bog-Off. Best of all, many of these good people will be passing by my new front door. Man, I could have done what those fine folks at Hard Rock Park are doing with their successful Backstage Tour. Oh well, there will be plenty to do at the festival without me trying to capitalize on the event.
As a matter of fact, I will get to promote my latest broadcast venture. There's going to be a stage set up right on Main Street in front of my building and I have agreed to emcee the events from the stage. Once a showman, always a showman...right? I wonder if I'm related to P.T. Barnum? Hhhmmmm!
So, ya'll come to Loris this weekend for the Bog-Off and while you're there, say hello to Uncle Nanner. I might not be conducting backstage tours, but there ain't no law against looking in the window.
There will be thousands of folks from all over descending on Loris, SC this weekend for the 28th Annual Bog-Off. Best of all, many of these good people will be passing by my new front door. Man, I could have done what those fine folks at Hard Rock Park are doing with their successful Backstage Tour. Oh well, there will be plenty to do at the festival without me trying to capitalize on the event.
As a matter of fact, I will get to promote my latest broadcast venture. There's going to be a stage set up right on Main Street in front of my building and I have agreed to emcee the events from the stage. Once a showman, always a showman...right? I wonder if I'm related to P.T. Barnum? Hhhmmmm!
So, ya'll come to Loris this weekend for the Bog-Off and while you're there, say hello to Uncle Nanner. I might not be conducting backstage tours, but there ain't no law against looking in the window.
Sunday, October 7, 2007
The Official Press Release
Banana Jack Murphy Productions LLC Files FCC Application To Purchase WLSC AM 1240 in Loris, South Carolina
(Sunday, October 7, 2007) The Banana Jack Murphy Show could be returning to the airwaves very shortly. For more than 18 years, Banana Jack delighted morning radio listeners along the Grand Strand.
Banana Jack Murphy, a native of North Carolina moved to the Myrtle Beach area in 1989 to host the morning show on WKZQ 101.7. He would remain on that dial position for more than 12 years until he moved over to Wave 104.1 in September of 2001 to replace a controversial nationally syndicated program.
Banana Jack would remain at Wave 104.1 for 5 1/2 years. Murphy's farewell broadcast was April 17, 2007. Oddly enough, the popular local radio host was replaced by a nationally syndicated program.
Although Jack exited morning radio he didn't completely disappear. Banana Jack also hosts the popular televison program, River Talk with Jack Murphy which airs daily at 6:30 AM on WWMB- TV 21. River Talk can also be seen at 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM daily on HTC Cable Channel 4. Murphy has hosted River Talk since 1997.
Over the summer, Murphy and his wife, Barb Krumm, who currently serves as marketing and public relations director for Ocean Lakes Family Campground, formed a new company, Banana Jack Murphy Productions LLC. Since forming this new company, the couple has been working hard to put together a deal with J.A.R.C. Broadcasting Inc., which currently owns WLSC 1240 AM in Loris, SC.
Finally, after months of negotiating, the deal came together. On Wednesday, October 3, 2007, an application was filed with the FCC seeking transfer of the radio station's license from J.A.R.C. Broadcasting Inc. to Banana Jack Murphy Productions LLC. Upon FCC approval of the sale, Banana Jack will take over the day to day operations of WLSC.
Currently, Banana Jack Murphy is hosting the well known Bargain Barn program, which airs daily between 8:00 AM until 10:00 AM on WLSC. The Bargain Barn is basically an on-air classifieds program which provides listeners an opportunity to buy, sell and trade just about anything one could imagine. Listeners are invited to call (843) 756-1223 to be part of the program.
New studios and offices for WLSC are currently under construction at 4164 Main Street, at the intersection of US 701 and SC 9 in downtown Loris.
One of the most exciting things that will be happening at the new WLSC studios is live music. Bluegrass and other genres of music will be performed live by local and regional bands and artists on site and will be broadcast on the station. In the not so distant future, listeners around the world will also be able to tune in to WLSC via the radio station's website, which is currently being developed.
Banana Jack Murphy is thrilled to be back on the radio and is committed to building a community radio station that the City of Loris can be proud of calling it's own.
Banana Jack has been married to Barb Krumm for 10 years. The couple has one son, Tristan who will be 3 in December 2007.
(Sunday, October 7, 2007) The Banana Jack Murphy Show could be returning to the airwaves very shortly. For more than 18 years, Banana Jack delighted morning radio listeners along the Grand Strand.
Banana Jack Murphy, a native of North Carolina moved to the Myrtle Beach area in 1989 to host the morning show on WKZQ 101.7. He would remain on that dial position for more than 12 years until he moved over to Wave 104.1 in September of 2001 to replace a controversial nationally syndicated program.
Banana Jack would remain at Wave 104.1 for 5 1/2 years. Murphy's farewell broadcast was April 17, 2007. Oddly enough, the popular local radio host was replaced by a nationally syndicated program.
Although Jack exited morning radio he didn't completely disappear. Banana Jack also hosts the popular televison program, River Talk with Jack Murphy which airs daily at 6:30 AM on WWMB- TV 21. River Talk can also be seen at 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM daily on HTC Cable Channel 4. Murphy has hosted River Talk since 1997.
Over the summer, Murphy and his wife, Barb Krumm, who currently serves as marketing and public relations director for Ocean Lakes Family Campground, formed a new company, Banana Jack Murphy Productions LLC. Since forming this new company, the couple has been working hard to put together a deal with J.A.R.C. Broadcasting Inc., which currently owns WLSC 1240 AM in Loris, SC.
Finally, after months of negotiating, the deal came together. On Wednesday, October 3, 2007, an application was filed with the FCC seeking transfer of the radio station's license from J.A.R.C. Broadcasting Inc. to Banana Jack Murphy Productions LLC. Upon FCC approval of the sale, Banana Jack will take over the day to day operations of WLSC.
Currently, Banana Jack Murphy is hosting the well known Bargain Barn program, which airs daily between 8:00 AM until 10:00 AM on WLSC. The Bargain Barn is basically an on-air classifieds program which provides listeners an opportunity to buy, sell and trade just about anything one could imagine. Listeners are invited to call (843) 756-1223 to be part of the program.
New studios and offices for WLSC are currently under construction at 4164 Main Street, at the intersection of US 701 and SC 9 in downtown Loris.
One of the most exciting things that will be happening at the new WLSC studios is live music. Bluegrass and other genres of music will be performed live by local and regional bands and artists on site and will be broadcast on the station. In the not so distant future, listeners around the world will also be able to tune in to WLSC via the radio station's website, which is currently being developed.
Banana Jack Murphy is thrilled to be back on the radio and is committed to building a community radio station that the City of Loris can be proud of calling it's own.
Banana Jack has been married to Barb Krumm for 10 years. The couple has one son, Tristan who will be 3 in December 2007.
Saturday, October 6, 2007
The Sun News Puts Me On The Front Page, Above The Fold
Wow! My jaw hit the floor at the convenience store. I got up this morning to pick up a copy of The Sun News just to see what Lisa Fleisher had written about me.
I was thinking I would get a few lines in the Local & Regional section. Heck, I would have really been excited if I were to appear in the Money section, but NO! OH NO!
I couldn't believe it. I was on the cover....the Front Page! My name was above the fold. I picked up one, two, three, four copies of the paper and my name was right there on everyone of them.
I wasn't dreaming. It was for real. Yessir, the front page. Life is so gooooooood! I wanted to let out a yell right there in the convenience store, but I refrained. I didn't even holler when I got outside or even whil driving home in my truck.
But when I got home, I hollered and danced, kissed my wife on the cheek and danced some more. She was just as amazed at my story being on the front page as I was. My son, who can't even read yet was excited and gave his daddy a big ol' high-five! What a day!
So, here's to you Lisa Fleisher and to all of your colleagues at The Sun News. You have given my little broadcast company a much needed shot in the arm. The story was accurate and on-the-money. I especially loved the phrase...."unceremoniously booted". I'm gonna have to remember that one.
Check out the story here: http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/news/local/story/209996.html
I was thinking I would get a few lines in the Local & Regional section. Heck, I would have really been excited if I were to appear in the Money section, but NO! OH NO!
I couldn't believe it. I was on the cover....the Front Page! My name was above the fold. I picked up one, two, three, four copies of the paper and my name was right there on everyone of them.
I wasn't dreaming. It was for real. Yessir, the front page. Life is so gooooooood! I wanted to let out a yell right there in the convenience store, but I refrained. I didn't even holler when I got outside or even whil driving home in my truck.
But when I got home, I hollered and danced, kissed my wife on the cheek and danced some more. She was just as amazed at my story being on the front page as I was. My son, who can't even read yet was excited and gave his daddy a big ol' high-five! What a day!
So, here's to you Lisa Fleisher and to all of your colleagues at The Sun News. You have given my little broadcast company a much needed shot in the arm. The story was accurate and on-the-money. I especially loved the phrase...."unceremoniously booted". I'm gonna have to remember that one.
Check out the story here: http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/news/local/story/209996.html
Friday, October 5, 2007
Banana Jack Murphy Productions LLC Purchases WLSC
For months, I've been keeping readers of this blog in the dark. Well, no more! On Wednesday afternoon (October 3, 2007) an application was filed with the FCC. My company is in the process of purchasing WLSC 1240 AM in Loris, SC from J.A.R.C. Broadcasting.
I will not take over operations of the radio station until the FCC approves the transaction, but I can tell you that new offices and studios are under construction in downtown Loris.
The official press release was to go out on Monday, but The Sun News here in Myrtle Beach, acting on a tip broke the story. I spoke with Lisa Fleisher, a reporter for The Sun News just minutes after the story first appeared online at www.myrtlebeachonline.com. You can check out the story for yourself.
Over the past 2 1/2 hours, I have spoken with other members of the media, but my hat is off to The Sun News for scooping everyone including me. They got the word out before I could even get the story up on this blog. Man, news sure travels fast. Stay tuned for more details.
I will not take over operations of the radio station until the FCC approves the transaction, but I can tell you that new offices and studios are under construction in downtown Loris.
The official press release was to go out on Monday, but The Sun News here in Myrtle Beach, acting on a tip broke the story. I spoke with Lisa Fleisher, a reporter for The Sun News just minutes after the story first appeared online at www.myrtlebeachonline.com. You can check out the story for yourself.
Over the past 2 1/2 hours, I have spoken with other members of the media, but my hat is off to The Sun News for scooping everyone including me. They got the word out before I could even get the story up on this blog. Man, news sure travels fast. Stay tuned for more details.
Monday, October 1, 2007
43 Used To Be Old, But Not Anymore
Today is my 43rd birthday. I can't believe I'm actually 43. Heck, I used to think that was old. 43. It's just a number, right?
Anyway, when I was a boy growing up in North Carolina, the number 43 meant just one thing....Richard Petty. Now, my father was a fan of David Pearson, but that didn't keep me from putting STP stickers on my bicycle. Whenever I'd see that number 43, I'd yell out, "It's the King!"
Yeah, that number 43 was special to me and countless others. Even though my dad rooted more for Fords on Sunday he proudly put a Richard Petty for Secretary of State sticker on his truck back when The King had political aspirations.
Now that I reflect on 43 being more than just a number on a stock car, I am reminded of how I used to think that my dad was just so old. I fondly remember when my dad was 33, then 43, then 53 and most recently 63. Heck, that's not old.
I also fondly remember when I was 23, then 33 and now 43. Heck, that's not old.
For my son, who is not even 3 yet, he could care less about how old I am. To be perfectly honest, he's just getting good at counting to 10. To him, 43 is just a number on a race car, thanks to the Disney/Pixar movie, "Cars". Whenever he sees 43, he yells out, "It's the King!"
I would imagine if he were a little older that he'd be thinking that 43 is old just like I once did. Well, 43 might appear to be old until you get there yourself and then you realize the truth. The cold hard truth. 43 used to be old, but not anymore.
Anyway, when I was a boy growing up in North Carolina, the number 43 meant just one thing....Richard Petty. Now, my father was a fan of David Pearson, but that didn't keep me from putting STP stickers on my bicycle. Whenever I'd see that number 43, I'd yell out, "It's the King!"
Yeah, that number 43 was special to me and countless others. Even though my dad rooted more for Fords on Sunday he proudly put a Richard Petty for Secretary of State sticker on his truck back when The King had political aspirations.
Now that I reflect on 43 being more than just a number on a stock car, I am reminded of how I used to think that my dad was just so old. I fondly remember when my dad was 33, then 43, then 53 and most recently 63. Heck, that's not old.
I also fondly remember when I was 23, then 33 and now 43. Heck, that's not old.
For my son, who is not even 3 yet, he could care less about how old I am. To be perfectly honest, he's just getting good at counting to 10. To him, 43 is just a number on a race car, thanks to the Disney/Pixar movie, "Cars". Whenever he sees 43, he yells out, "It's the King!"
I would imagine if he were a little older that he'd be thinking that 43 is old just like I once did. Well, 43 might appear to be old until you get there yourself and then you realize the truth. The cold hard truth. 43 used to be old, but not anymore.
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