Joe Frank: "Today, we're asking for your help to keep this station broadcasting. We have volunteers by the phone waiting for your call. One of them has come over to me from the food steam tables. What would you like to say, Judy?"
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"Oh. It looks like Judy can't speak. She's...she's grasping at her throat using the universal symbol for choking.
"Do I have that right Judy?
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"Yes, yes, it looks like that's what's happening. Her face is getting slightly pale and I can't hear anything as she tries to speak. She seems to be becoming more agitated.
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"For a pledge of only $10 a month, I'll perform the Heimlich on Judy. Our staff at the phones are waiting to take your call. For $15 a month we'll include am all-cotton KCRW tote bag."
that's entertainment
he's got a good voice and creativity which makes for a great delivery
i just listened to memories and subways they're fantastic
Joe Frank: "Today, we're asking for your help to keep this station broadcasting. We have volunteers by the phone waiting for your call. One of them has come over to me from the food steam tables. What would you like to say, Judy?"
...
"Oh. It looks like Judy can't speak. She's...she's grasping at her throat using the universal symbol for choking.
"Do I have that right Judy?
...
"Yes, yes, it looks like that's what's happening. Her face is getting slightly pale and I can't hear anything as she tries to speak. She seems to be becoming more agitated.
...
"For a pledge of only $10 a month, I'll perform the Heimlich on Judy. Our staff at the phones are waiting to take your call. For $15 a month we'll include am all-cotton KCRW tote bag."
One of the last great ones from the 60's. Started the tradition of spraying the champagne after winning LeMans as seen in this photo. Invented the Gurney Flap. His son's build parts for space ships now.
Indeed. Now that's a beautiful legacy.
By the way, if you ever filled up with Esso you're old...
"The doorbell rang over the din and there was Gurney. He was wearing a tweed sport coat, a navy blue LaCoste pullover, and a pair of khaki pants. He carried only a shaving kit. Dan obviously intended to get the trip over with in a hurry." – Brock Yates, prior to he and Gurney driving a Ferrari Daytona from NYC to Redondo Beach in under 36 hours.
One of the last great ones from the 60's. Started the tradition of spraying the champagne after winning LeMans as seen in this photo. Invented the Gurney Flap. His son's build parts for space ships now.
"The doorbell rang over the din and there was Gurney. He was wearing a tweed sport coat, a navy blue LaCoste pullover, and a pair of khaki pants. He carried only a shaving kit. Dan obviously intended to get the trip over with in a hurry." – Brock Yates, prior to he and Gurney driving a Ferrari Daytona from NYC to Redondo Beach in under 36 hours.
A real sad. I well remember the exploits of the original Cannonball Baker Sea to Shining Sea Memorial Trophy Dash in Car and Driver. Two different articles. OneTwo
On a personal six degrees of separation thing, one of my sisters used to babysit for him when we lived in Corona del Mar back in the 60's.
"The doorbell rang over the din and there was Gurney. <...> He was wearing a tweed sport coat, a navy blue LaCoste pullover, and a pair of khaki pants. He carried only a shaving kit. Dan obviously intended to get the trip over with in a hurry." – Brock Yates, prior to he and Gurney driving a Ferrari Daytona from NYC to Redondo Beach in under 36 hours.
only 46. 
