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RAMBLING WITH GAMBLING {JOHN R. GAMBLING} {TAPE 1 OF 2} (RADIO)

Summary

Part one of two in this series of radio broadcasts hosted by John R. Gambling. This program also features reports from the following correspondents: news correspondents Joe Bartlett, Dave Spencer, and Bob Pagliaro; Business Week reporter Ray Hoffman; family information reporter Dr. James Dobson; sportscaster Bob Papa; traffic reporter George Meade; and weather reporter Lisa Lopez. Correspondents Chuck Taylor, ABC's Mark Brender, Metro Network's Brian Carey, and ABC's Tim Scheld also offer news reports. Highlights of this program include the following segments: news reports on the investigation of TWA Flight 800, the three Moslems on trial for planning to bomb United States planes, the auto insurance rates in New Jersey, arthritis remedies that may cause ulcers, the Olympic Games in Atlanta, problems with TWA Flight 727, Senator Bob Dole's campaign tactics, activity on Wall Street, and welfare reform; traffic reports; weather reports; Gambling's ballooning adventure; and the traffic jam that resulted from the performance of "The Three Tenors." In the segment on the investigation into the crash of TWA Flight 800, the following individuals, among others, offer comments: New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, New York Governor George Pataki, and the chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board. In addition a female soldier, who has just returned home from Bosnia, talks about the following subjects: the first thing she did when she returned home; where she was stationed; her role in Bosnia; her first reaction to Bosnia; the people of Bosnia; the protection provided for United States soldiers; the potential danger in Bosnia; and undisciplined fire. Also, Dr. James Donson reports on fairness among siblings. Includes commercials and promos. Continues with R:14701.

Details

  • NETWORK: WOR-AM
  • DATE: July 16, 1996 5:00 AM
  • RUNNING TIME: 2:00:01
  • COLOR/B&W: N/A
  • CATALOG ID: R:14700
  • GENRE: Radio - News; Radio - Talk/Interviews
  • SUBJECT HEADING: Aeronautics - Accidents; Bosnia; News
  • SERIES RUN: WOR (New York, NY) - Radio, 1996
  • COMMERCIALS:
    • Radio - Commercials - 1-800-Try-A-Bed mattresses
    • Radio - Commercials - Action Park water park
    • Radio - Commercials - Atlantic City entertainment
    • Radio - Commercials - Buick automobiles
    • Radio - Commercials - Carrier and Cold Wave coolers
    • Radio - Commercials - Champion Pay-Down-Your-Debt loan company
    • Radio - Commercials - Chrysler and Plymouth minivans
    • Radio - Commercials - Claridge Casino hotel
    • Radio - Commercials - Folger's coffee
    • Radio - Commercials - Gold Bond medicated powder
    • Radio - Commercials - Honda automobiles
    • Radio - Commercials - Instant Cash Lottery games
    • Radio - Commercials - K-Mart film developing
    • Radio - Commercials - Last Radio Executive Car service
    • Radio - Commercials - New Jersey Festival of Ballooning event
    • Radio - Commercials - Ovaltine chocolate drink
    • Radio - Commercials - Select Comfort Sleep Systems mattresses
    • Radio - Commercials - The Phonics Game learning device
    • Radio - Commercials - The Social Psychiatry Research Institute experimental medication
    • Radio - Commercials - Toyota dealership and automobiles
    • Radio - Commercials - University Medical Group and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
    • Radio - Promos - "Bob Grant Show"

CREDITS

  • John R. Gambling … Host
  • Lisa Lopez … Reporter, Weather Reporter
  • George Meade … Reporter, Traffic Reporter
  • Joe Bartlett … Reporter
  • Dave Spencer … Reporter
  • Bob Pagliaro … Reporter
  • Ray Hoffman … Reporter, Business Correspondent
  • James Dobson … Reporter, Family Information Correspondent
  • Bob Papa … Reporter, Sportscaster