Bob Edwards, host of National Public Radio's "Morning Edition," will be in Logan on Thursday, Jan. 19, for a special dinner to raise funds for KUSU (FM-91.5).
In his 16th year as host of NPR's most popular program, Edwards will appear in "An Evening With Bob" at 7 p.m. at the Bullen Arts Center. He is expected to talk about NPR, world events and anything else on his mind.Edwards will also host an auction that will include autographed copies of his book "Fridays With Red," which recounts his 12 years of popular weekly on-air conversations with noted sportscaster Red Barber, who died late in 1992.
He said a trip to Utah is a good change from his schedule, which routinely gets him out of bed by 1:30 a.m. to be on his way to the Washington, D.C., NPR offices a half hour later.
He said 15 years isn't enough time for the body to adjust to such a moonlight schedule.
"We humans are not meant to do this," he said in a press release. "I feel like I have jet lag that never goes away . . . Everything is great, except the hours."
He makes his way from his Arlington, Va., home at 2 a.m. each morning along I-66 into the city in his 1981 brown Volvo. The area's bars are just closing. Three times cars have come toward him on the wrong side of the freeway. His first '81 Volvo, still running on the dealer's tank of gas, was totaled by a drunken 19-year-old woman.
It's a schedule he has endured since "Morning Edition" first aired - Nov. 5, 1979. After one attempted career change, he's decided he doesn't want to leave. He has what he calls the best job in radio, generally regarded as the most prestigious news show on the air. (It is second only to Paul Harvey in national listenership.)
A native of Louisville, Ky., Edwards started at NPR in February 1974 and became co-host with Susan Stamberg of "All Things Considered," the network's afternoon news magazine.
In 1979, he was to host the new morning show - just for 30 days - until they could find someone permanently. Now that has turned into more than 15 years.
His subtle wit and a distinctive, slow baritone voice, help ease millions of listeners into their workday. Edwards is zealous about grammar, contributing to his simple, direct style, known around NPR as "Bob-speak."
Edwards' show also airs on other NPR stations, including KUER (FM-90.1) and KCPW (FM-88.3).
"An Evening With Bob" will also include a performance by the Lightwood Duo. The cost is $30 a person. Reservations can be made by calling 797-3138 or 800-826-1495.
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- KCPW (FM-88.3) will air "Reflections on Peace with Syria," an address by Ambassador Walter Eytan, the first director of Israel's Foreign Office, at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17.
- "Domestic Violence," a talk by Ruth Brandwein, will be broadcast at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18.
- "Economic Development: Too Much, Too Soon?" will air Thursday, Jan. 19., at 11 a.m.
- KBZN (alias "The Breeze," FM-97.9) will have Mike Oldfeild as the Sunday, Jan. 15, guest on "Musical Starstreams," 8-10 a.m. Later in the day, "Jazz Trax" will have its own special guest from 7-10 p.m.
- Here's a schedule of the station's "10 O'Clock CD" show next week: Monday, Jan. 16: a new CD; Tuesday, Jan. 17: "Every Step of the Way," by David Benoit; Wednesday, Jan. 18: "Nocturnal Playground," by Russ Freeman; Thursday, Jan. 19: "The Best of David Sanborn," Friday, Jan. 20: "Northern Lights," by David Siegel.
- KMGR (AM-1230) - The Thursday, Jan. 19, "SaintSpeak" (6-7 p.m.) will feature Sarah Hinze of Mesa, Ariz., author of "Coming from the Light."
- KTKK (alias "K-Talk," AM-630) Abraham Gileadi will discuss his new book, "The Literary Message of Isaiah," on the "Religion on the Line" show with Van Hale, Sunday, Jan. 15, 8-10 a.m.
- RADIO HAPPENINGS - "Crazy Dave" of KUTQ's "Cano and McCormick" lived true to his nickname Monday as he tried to visit the Utah State Prison without an appointment. He wasn't allowed to talk to guards on the air and didn't get in the gate. On Tuesday, Dave gave prizes for people he met with provocative tattoos, and Cano and McCormick had a top 10 list of predictions for 1995. The station is giving away a Jan. 31 trip to the American Music Awards . . . Peter B on KMXB is still providing O.J. updates each morning . . . Bruce Chandler, KSOS morning host, provided another list of fascinating facts Monday . . .
"Kerry and Bill" on KXRK gave away a dinner to Charlie Chow on Monday. They also hyped the station's upcoming winter boat cruise. On Tuesday they had an `X-Poll" on sex, and the creator of the video game "Doom" was a guest on their show . . . "Fisher and Todd" on KISN-FM examined the new "Get Smart" show Monday. Fisher also lamented the fact one of his college acquaintances is the show's executive producer. Chantel, the psychic, was also a guest on the show and told her theories about ghosts. On Tuesday the DJs took listeners' strange stories about the name "Chuck," and they gave away Eagle concert tickets this week . . .
Kevin Stanfield does the morning news for "Gary and Scotty" on KKAT. The DJs had listeners sing the national anthem on Monday. Scotty Christopher was extra busy this week with his wife in Cottonwood Hospital delivering a baby boy . . . KODJ is staging a "cabin fever reliever" contest, offering airline fare. The station also claims it plays the most music in the morning . . . 7:07 a.m. Monday was one of those rare occasions when virtually all Wasatch Front FM stations were playing music, and there was no talk for one brief moment . . .
Mick Mackay of KVRI took time off the "Wakeup Club" earlier this week for a trip to Bear Lake . . . "Mark and Danny" on KDYL offer anniversary club honors each weekday at 6:50 and 7:50 a.m. . . . Tom Barberi on KALL didn't give away a chair in the week's play of the game contest Monday, but the contestant, Charlie, did win a free dinner. Barberi spoke Wednesday against the return of the instant replay in NFL games. He said if it comes back, it should be used in all pro sports, including hockey and basketball . . .
"Jon and Dan" on KLZX talked Tuesday about nice things you can do for your brain. They also gave away Utah Jazz tickets. On Wednesday the DJs were asking listeners about weird deals, and in the evening they appeared at the Utah Jazz-Denver game with music man Robert Lund . . . "Mick and Allen" on KBER had a "gargle that tune" event for listeners Tuesday and also gave away ski passes. Wednesday was "Topless Wednesday" for the DJs' "Win a Woman" day . . . The deadline for Country Joe Flint's "Best in the West" KSOP talent audition tapes is Jan. 14. Entry information is available at his West Valley City country music store . . .
Rogue Matthews on the KCNR "Rogue's Gallery" morning show promised controversial talk radio when he came to town and he's doing it with his frequent criticism of the local LDS Church-oriented culture. Matthews said he wants listeners to think for themselves. The most commonly used word on his show seems to be "bizarre" . . . "Dale and Mechele" on KBZN had another listener appreciation day Thursday, giving away Sade videos and CDs. Listeners call the Breeze information line to register and are selected by computer at 11 a.m. on the Corey Lane Show.