(Gary Dee Attends His Own Funeral - The Lost Tapes)

Gary Dee Attends His Own Funeral March 1974 WERE 1300 AM

The Penny Bailey Show Overnight: Friday March 29,1974 (Part4)

45 minutes until the beginning of Gary Dee’s funeral.

We are auditioning for mourners, and for Gary’s replacements.

More questions about Gary: Was Gary Dee his real name?
Penny answers he was born Gary David Gilbert.

Does Gary have another Job in another place? Penny answers no.

Next caller ingeniously posses as the check-in receptionist in
“the nether regions” where Gary has gone to after he died.

Merle Pollis commercial for your man tours.

Next caller wants to read a poem and asks for some polka music.
A the polka begins he gets bleeped off the air.

A caller with another poem.

Next caller talks about the fire in the nether regions.

A caller has a poem with a message.

Question: Did Gary have any children by his other 2 wives?
Penny answers no.

Does he pay alimony to any of the three? Penny answers no.

“The Man Above” calls. He said to keep Gary. Also, he asks if Gary and Penny had anything going on. Penny answers yes, but would not elaborate.

Penny mentions that they are taking auditions, and that there is a casket in the studio waiting for Gary as he is being embalmed. They are looking for mourners for the funeral.

(Gary Dee Attends His Own Funeral - The Lost Tapes)

Gary Dee Attends His Own Funeral March 1974 WERE 1300 AM

The Penny Bailey Show Overnight:

4:00 AM Friday March 29,1974 (Part3)

Penny Bailey promises to answer all questions about Gary honestly
to the best of her ability during this hour.

A caller asks how many times Gary has been married. Penny says three.

Next caller asks Penny what Gary’s next job will be, and Penny
plays a game with her.

A male caller says he would like to bury Gary in his 72 Eldorado.
He was thinking of trading it in, but we could put Gary in the
backseat and shove it over the cliff at Edgewater Park.

A request to be mourner is next. She is a Jewish and Gary once
called her a Barracuda!

Did Gary live within the city limits of Cleveland: Yes, Ward 32.

Does Gary own a house or apartment?

Did Gary lay on the wrong bridge? Penny answers no.
Was he an alcoholic? No, but he did drink a lot.

Caller asks for some religious background music while he
auditions for Gary’s show.

More questions about Gary. Penny answers them as best she can.

Several demented late night callers proceed with a variety of offerings.

(Gary Dee Attends His Own Funeral - The Lost Tapes)

Gary Dee Attends His Own Funeral March 1974 WERE 1300 AM

The Penny Bailey Show Overnight:

4:00 AM Friday March 29,1974 (Part2)

A caller says he has a tombstone idea. Penny doesn’t like it.

Commercials and a promo for Gary’s funeral in
Downtown Cleveland this morning.

A clip of Gary Dee taking over the Farley Wheelwright
program on WERE radio.

A question: did he really have 13 wives? Answer; No

A caller wants to audition for Gary’s job, he then decides not to.

Does Gary Dee wear glasses? Answer: Yes

Taking bids on Gary’s burial.
The low bid comes from an ethnic community that specializes
in cement shoes!

Commercials and weather forecast. 42 degrees in Cleveland at 4:31am

Next caller does a eulogy for Gary and requests
religious background music.

(Gary Dee Attends His Own Funeral - The Lost Tapes)

Gary Dee Attends His Own Funeral March 1974 WERE 1300 AM

The Penny Bailey Show Overnight:

4:00 AM Friday March 29,1974 (Part1)

Penny Bailey gets involved in the Gary Dee Funeral in a big way
during this segment of her show.

She gives the itinerary of Gary Dee’s Funeral that will happen in
just a few hours:

“You can view the remains of Gary in Public Square at 8am.
Gerald T. McFaul will throw the first shovel of dirt on the coffin.
The station is looking for replacement for Gary and is taking auditions.

The job pays $40K per year and you must work 6 days per week and no Saturdays off. Auditions
for mourners at Gary’s funeral also will be taken.

Penny announces that she will now answer all questions pertaining to
Gary in a truthful manner.

And she will play audio clips of Gary’s best and worst moments.
A clip of some early vintage Gary Kill a Commie.

First caller recites a poem for Gary and asks for a polka in the background.

Penny says she is dressed all in black for Gary.
Next caller recites another poem.

Another poem from a caller.

Next caller a female auditions for Gary’s replacement
and doesn’t make it.

A twisted caller calls to say the pallbearers should undress
Gary and run with him nude in Public Square so he can be the first
dead streaker.

Penny claims that the death certificate states that he died
from choking on his foot.

The topic is the death penalty. Governor Celeste is
against the death penalty.

Gary is in favor of the death penalty, in specific the Guillotine.
Gary is against The Electric Chair because who knows
if CEI (Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company)has enough
power to pull it off.

Gary, in his own humorous way explains his ideas on
why the Guillotine is a painless way to die.

Calls from listeners.

Gary is going to see Merle Haggard at the
Front Row Theater over the weekend.
The rest of the weekend he will sit around the
backyard and watch the bear breasted women
go up and down the Chagrin River.

More calls from listeners regarding The Guillotine.

A caller asks Gary what his son and daughter think of
his occupation. Gary answers honestly.

More talk with listeners about capitol punishment.

Station ID: WWWE is 1100 AM 3WE

Gary starts off the hour by stating the topic “Sex in the Afternoon”
He read in the Plain Dealer an article that most people worry about Sex.

Gary has a cup of coffee and reaches for his Camel Lights,
when his daughter Alison asks him if she could read part of the paper,
and Gary says “no honey”, that the Plain Dealer is disgusting.

So he gave her the funnies and the horoscopes.
“She’s like her Mother, she reads the horoscopes.”

Gary discusses the article that compares men and women and sexual realities.

Performance failure, and faking orgasms.

Callers chiming in on this and other topics:
It’s HOT…some Roger Martin comments, burning the American flag…Hypocrite…
First time caller…when are the unions going to get their act together?
Property taxes are due tomorrow.

Give George Forbes a call and remind him to pay his taxes…
’The Glue” (?) calls and wants to know what it is with these
women who fake orgasms…”It’s So Hot” jokes.

Buck Owens sings “The Key’s in the Mailbox” with vocal
accompaniment by Fearless Number One himself.

Gary interjects; “Oh Honey, you come back and I’ll give-up
watchin’ Robin Swoboda on channel 8, Mercy!
“She’s wearing Dick Goddard’s shoes.”

Gary Dee kibitzes with Geoff Sindelar
(who passed away on March 24, 2010) about Country Music.

Gary plays some Elvis. Some calls from listeners.

Thirty-Five years ago this week Gary Dee began his very successful
run on WHK radio in Cleveland.

Here is part four and the last hour of the entire broadcast
of Gary’s 1st show on WHK.

I hope you will listen to the entire 4 hours of this “unscoped”
and uncut show beginning with part one.

I promise you will not hear any mentions of The Internet,
Face Book, or Twitter in this broadcast from 35 years ago!

Gary Dee 1st Show WHK July 7, 1975 (Hr4)

Ken Hildebrand concludes the news and opens the last hour of Gary’s
first show on WHK.

Dean Martin’s - Everybody Loves Somebody is the first song of the hour.

Gary intro’s a new Waylon Jennings tune.

Commercials.

Time for calls from listeners. A caller mentions Rondeau Bay Canada.
Another caller talks about Gary’s pile of bricks (his home on the lake)

A caller is a fan of Joe Finan.
Gary and the caller begin to reminisce about Great
Cleveland broadcasters, Howie Lund, Bill Randle, Jim Runyon.

Music, its such a pretty world today by Wynn Stewart.

Gary speaks with Doc Lemon live on the phone and some great
Conversation ensues.

Charley Pride sings Crystal Chandeliers

Gary talks about being fired from past radio stations.
Joe Finan commercial for Spitzer Ford.

A Sonny James song. Time check 18 before 10.

Commercials.

Gary reads the weather forecast then plays a Mickey Gilley tune.

Gary tells a heartfelt story about Jim Reeves and mentions the
plane crash that killed him.

Gary talks about the Louisiana Hayride and KWKH radio.

Gary says thanks for listening to his first show and that he will
be back tomorrow.

Johnny Cash –Sunday Morning Coming Down

Ken Hildebrand WHK news at 10 AM.

Start of The Mike Winchester Show for Joe Finan.

Gary Dee 1st Show WHK July 7, 1975 (Hr3)

Ken Hildebrand finishes the 8AM news. Music: Country Sunshine by Dottie West

Gary mentions that Joe Finan is off today and chuckles.

Telephone calls from listeners. They start talking about Liz, and Gary jokingly says Hey, This is the Gary Dee Show!

Time check: 13 past 8 O’clock and 65 degrees. Commercials.

Gary intros a Buck Owens song. Commercials.

More welcoming telephone calls from listeners. Music.

Gary tells a quick story about his first new car and plays an Elvis song.

Time check: It’s 8:30Am. Gary says he’s loosening up.

He tells a story about driving to California and back through Texas and into Arkansas, and meeting all the Gilberts.

Some reminiscing by Gary. He then plays Okie From Muskogee by Merle Haggard.

Time check 24 before 9AM. Commercials.

Gary tells about his boat trip to Canada. Promo for the WHK Country Album.

Telephone calls welcoming Gary back. Gary takes time to compliment Joe Finan. Music.

Commercial. More telephone calls. Music by Tommy Overstreet.

Ken Hildebrand reports the news at 9 AM. Mentions “Councilman Dennis Kucinich”.

Gary reads a live commercial for Haleen Ford during the news at 7am.

Ken Hildebrand ends 7 AM news with weather.

Gary kicks off hour number 2 with a song. Time check: 8 minutes after the hour.

WHK promo; Commercials, then some reminiscing from Gary about his Fresno days.

Some small goofs by Gary as he learns the board. Gary chuckles.

Time Check: 17 past 7 o’clock.
Gary takes a call from Katey who heard her name mentioned as a winner in the WHK contest.

Time check: 23 past 7. Gary takes some callers from listeners.

News with Ken Hildebrand at 7:30AM

Gary plays Folsom Prison Blues by Johnny Cash and makes some comments.

More calls from Gary’s loyal listeners along with funny comments.

Music. Then some comments by Gary about Joe Finan.

Back to funny phone calls from listeners.

News at 8AM

Gary Dee 1st Show WHK July 7, 1975 (Hr1)

(This first hour consists of Gary familiarizing himself with the controls
and switches of the control board)

Gary kibitzes with the all night DJ about 15 minutes before his program begins.
Gary is early on his first day. It is obvious the DJ is awe struck by Gary.
The 6 AM news ends and Gary begins his tenure at WHK Radio.
9 minutes past 6 AM. Gary dates the program Monday July 7, 1975.
Gary tells of his boat trip across Lake Erie to Canada over the weekend.
Gary is surprised the key fit the door to WHK! He then reads a spot for the WHK Country Album.

Gary talks about his residence in a quaint neighborhood just east of Bratenahl,
adjacent to the easterly sewage plant, 5 minutes from Hough by the miracle mile E. 55th Street.

Time Check 6:30AM WHK News with Ken Hildebrand.
Ohio State Representative Clarence Brown says the most gasoline can go up in the
next few years is 8 cents, and doubts the prediction of 75-cent gasoline will ever come about!

Gary jumps the gun before Ken is finished. Gary reads the sports scores.
He then reads the weather.

It’s going to rain, the lawn’s dry, and my wife’s pregnant!

And someone’s ripping off my car.

Gary talks about the good people at WHK.
He got his first job at a country music station in Fresno for 95 cents an hour in 1954.

A live commercial for Halleen Ford. Gary and Bill Novak talk about selling cars.
K-Mart commercial.

7 AM News with Ken Hildebrand.

November 10, 2009 was the 14th anniversary of Gary Dee’s passing.
If he were alive today, you could bet Gary would have much to say about
the corruption scandal in Cuyahoga County.

In remembrance of Fearless Number One, here’s a recording from February 6th, 1974
One could argue that this was the height of Gary Dee’s popularity.

Gary Dee WERE Feb 6, 1974 ConfessYour Sins (pt 03)

Listeners call to confess their sins.

There are no Virgins in Cleveland.

It isn’t hard to be immoral no matter what your age.

A lady caller confesses that she voted for Perk (Mayor Perk).

Yadayadayadayada. Gary asks how long have you been a Republican.

November 10, 2009 was the 14th anniversary of Gary Dee’s passing.
If he were alive today, you could bet Gary would have much to say about
the corruption scandal in Cuyahoga County.

In remembrance of Fearless Number One, here’s a recording from February 6th, 1974
One could argue that this was the height of Gary Dee’s popularity.

Gary Dee WERE Feb 6, 1974 ConfessYour Sins (pt 02)

Callers Testify. There are those who know not what they say.
Forgive this woman Lord. She is an ethnic.

Put Jesus in your heart.

Gary and Mike Drexler talk a bit.

Jesus was a Capricorn. Gary quotes from the Bible.

How to treat your slaves. Gary will rate your sins.

November 10, 2009 was the 14th anniversary of Gary Dee’s passing.
If he were alive today, you could bet Gary would have much to say about
the corruption scandal in Cuyahoga County.

In remembrance of Fearless Number One, here’s a recording from February 6th, 1974
One could argue that this was the height of Gary Dee’s popularity.

Gary Dee WERE Feb 6, 1974 ConfessYour Sins (pt 01)

Gary tells Mike Drexler to repent and be saved.
Drexler wants to confess. They kibitz for a bit.

Then Gary lets lose “Put Jesus in Your Heart”!!
Repent and be saved, so Gary can baptize you.

Some of Gary’s listeners chime in with comments.

The vicious Piranha confesses that he paid his taxes.

The “Pill is the vitamin of the Devil.

Send Gary all your money, the title to your home and car
Because you cant take them with you.

Gary has a hilarious conversation with Bob Neal.

Gary Dee WWWE Circa 1989 (pt 07)

Gary talks with George Matyas of Matyas Welding on Cleveland’s West Side.

Open phones; Japanese products -- how hot is it -- fishing.

Gary talks about socialized medicine. (Social Security began the year Gary Dee was born).

“This county’s got to get back to the basics. Everybody works, and if you don’t work”….

Gary speaks that he should have been a minister. But an event he observed turned him away.

Paying child support keeps Gary going otherwise he’d be a bum on the street.

The subject of Bruce Drennan comes up.

Johnny Cash sings.

Gary states: “I don’t play any hippy dippy acid doper rocker tiny bopper music like Madonna”.

A caller asks when his kids are coming up. Gary responds.
The topic of Liz comes up. “She’s got more money than all of us put together”’

Gary interviews Homer Luster from Liberty, Kentucky.
Homer creates a variety of sound effects with his mouth.

Open phones time. Listeners sound off on a variety of subjects.
Gary talks about Morton Downey Jr. and the radio bizz.

A talk about welfare with a listener.

Gary States: “Our government is so sinful, it will pay a women to lose her virginity”
A caller says Gary is much better than Mort Downey, Larry King, and Bruce Williams.

Gary makes a point about immigration:
For every immigrant from a country, we sent that country a welfare recipient.

Gary says we should celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Cuyahoga River burning.
(NOTE: The 40th anniversary was mentioned in the Cleveland media in 2009)

Larry comments about Liz at their home on Shore Acers Drive.

As we join Gary, he’s being very quiet at first.

He lets a caller talk about Americans having a much better life if they work hard.

Then Gary lets go, adding Give EM Steel! If you’re on welfare, you’re a bum.

"There’s not one virgin on welfare"

Gary plays a few notes on the harmonica; he then plays Johnny Cash’s Orange Blossom Special.

Fearless mentions his million-dollar estate on the Chagrin Lagoons
and his groundskeeper, Roger Martin.

Gary stretches the truth slightly about him and Merle Haggard.

Gary talks with Chris James, the traffic reporter.

Open phones with callers having some fun with Gary and vice versa.

Gary goes on record saying to forget Kevin Mack. Get real Bud Carson!

We want a Super Bowl Ring for Cleveland.

Comments from callers about The Browns, Pete Franklin, and more sports.

Dee says he is authentic.

Gary talks about drug addicts, and his son Randy.

Fearless discloses some very surprising and personal information about his family.

Open phones with a variety of subjects. A mention of Roger Martin.

A discussion with another staff member if Gary colors his hair.

Gary does some name-dropping. Judd Hambrick; Tim Taylor; Robin Swoboda.

We join Gary touting the talent of some of his former great
producers. Gary talks about the Browns with audio clips of
coach Bud Carson.

Gary asks his listeners “who do you believe” Terry Pluto
or Bob Dolgan? Several listeners chime-in.

Gary claims to be Number 1 in the afternoon, and for
Joel Rose to write when he finds work!

Many mentions of Pete Franklin are peppered throughout
the conversations.

Caller says to call Don Imus. Gary says he has Imus’ number.

Gary quotes Bruce Drennan that broadcasting is the worst
business in the world. Gary then says broadcasting is the greatest in the world.

Then goes on to say (tongue-in-cheek) there’s people in it like John Webster, Bingo Bailey, and Liz Richards, but that don’t make it bad.

Some radio ratings discussion take place. Gary claims he is going to take no prisoners. Gary explains people in his industry live and die by the ratings. And he gets paid according to ratings.

Gary states a fact that he holds the “high water mark”
in Cleveland’s radio ratings, a 22 share in morning drive.

Then he goes on to talk about his radio experience in
New York City.

This is Gary Dee speaking at length about, and to Bruce Drennan.

“My Name’s Gary Dee. I don’t saddle-up to come in second!
This time I’m taking no prisoners”!

Time for callers to chime in with comments.
Then Gary talks to Jeff Sindelar who replaced
Bruce Drennan after Bruce was fired from 3WE.

Gary Dee WWWE Circa 1989 (pt 01)

Station ID WWWE Gary Dee show open for a Friday.
Gary starts the show with a Pat Dailey tune, Put-In-Bay.

Gary takes a few callers from some of his
“regular” listeners.
They call themselves “Gary Dee Dummies”.

Caller asks Gary about Robin Swoboda, and Gary tells all.
Gary has some fun with the country recording, “Mr. DJ” by
Don Bowman.

Gary talks about the Browns game tomorrow.
Then Gary talks about buying a summer home in Sandusky.
He mentions everybody knows he lives on Drug Island in
Eastlake.

Caller has a complaint about Dick Goddard never
giving the wind direction during his weather forecasts.

Gary talks to Cassandra the traffic reporter.
There’s a tear in my beer, with caller’s comments.

Gary mentions He will be at Cloverleaf Speedway
Sunday at 7pm.

Gary Dee KMAK Fresno, California (1969)

The Ballad of Gary Dee

Gary Dee shows that he is definitely not
homophobic during this very hilarious show.

Gary Dee shows that he is definitely not homophobic during this very hilarious show.

Gary Dee shows that he is definitely not
homophobic during this very hilarious show.

Gary Dee shows that he is definitely not homophobic
during this very hilarious show.

Gary Dee 3WE (Kids on Drugs pt3)

Kids on drugs is the topic of this program.

Gary demonstrates his first hand knowledge of the
subject by sharing the struggle he had with his own son.

Gary Dee 3WE (Kids on Drugs pt2)

Kids on drugs is the topic of this program.

Gary demonstrates his first hand knowledge of the
subject by sharing the struggle he had with his own son.

Gary Dee 3WE (Kids on Drugs pt1)

Kids on drugs is the topic of this program.

Gary demonstrates his first hand knowledge of the
subject by sharing the struggle he had with his own son.

Gary Dee at WERE Radio in 1974 discusses politics
as he asks, who do you believe?

Gary Dee at WERE Radio in 1974 discusses politics
as he asks, who do you believe?

Gary Dee at WERE Radio in 1974 discusses politics
as he asks, who do you believe?

Gary Dee at WERE Radio in 1974 discusses politics
as he asks, who do you believe?

Gary Dee at WERE Radio in 1974 discusses politics
as he asks, who do you believe?

Gary Dee WHK circa 1976 (Pt 3)

Gary Dee WHK circa 1976 (Pt 2)

Gary Dee WHK circa 1976 (Pt 1)

Part 4

A controversial Gary Dee discusses Nicotine and Sex from WWWE Late 1980’s.

Part 3

A controversial Gary Dee discusses Nicotine and Sex from WWWE Late 1980’s.

Part 2

A controversial Gary Dee discusses Nicotine and Sex from WWWE Late 1980’s.

Part 1

A controversial Gary Dee discusses Nicotine and Sex from WWWE Late 1980’s.

WERE 1300AM Cleveland

Here is another of Gary’s Saturday day-off programs.

Gary attempts to hook callers with each other with hilarious results.

Originally broadcast on Saturday March 16, 1974

WERE 1300AM Cleveland

Here is another of Gary’s Saturday day-off programs.

Gary attempts to hook callers with each other with hilarious results.

Originally broadcast on Saturday March 16, 1974

WERE 1300AM Claveland

Here is another of Gary’s Saturday day-off programs.

Gary attempts to hook callers with each other with hilarious results.

Originally broadcast on Saturday March 16, 1974

WERE 1300 AM Cleveland.

Here is another of Gary’s Saturday day-off programs.

Gary attempts to hook callers with each other with hilarious results.

Originally broadcast on Saturday March 16, 1974

Gary Dee’s Got Talent!

Long before American Idol, or Britain's Got Talent,
Fearless Number One, Gary Dee allowed his listeners
to show off their talent.

And they didn’t let him down!

This is a fun show that was one of Gary’s
Saturday “day-off” shows. WERE Radio Circa 1974.

This 16-minute segment is all I have of the program.

If you have a copy of the entire program, I would be happy to upload it.

Part Five:

Open phones continue:

Gary plays a quick clip of Elvis and mentions Fresno.
Gary knocks “The Buzzard” again.

Gary talks to “Ronnie Popular” of Richards Jewlers, a Ronald Reagan impersonator (Tom Bush?).
More Danny Wright jabs (All in fun, of course!).

Gary accuses Morton Downey Jr. of stealing everything from him.

Part Four:

Time to reminisce.

Gary Talks to former WERE newsman Mike Drexler about the good old days of WERE (Liz, Dr. Voodoo, Bob Neal, etc).

Then open phones time.

Gary mentions the Tom Bush Danny Wright show up next.

Gary knocks “The Buzzard WMMS”.

Johnny Cash clips.

Part Three:

Open Phones Time: Bit of Budapest; Morton Downey Jr; George Forbes; The Vicious Piranha; etc.

During the WWWE (3WE) era, Gary Dee & Roger Martin struck-up a friendship that carried over to Gary Dee’s on-air radio program.

This is a program debating gun control.

Part Two:

Roger and Gary debate and interview Alan Gottlieb of “The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms”.

Roger Martin (R.I.P. 1998) a Country Music Singer from Cleveland demonstrates his ability to debate and interview on a very different level than a singer.

Gary Dee as always, is entertaining while injecting his own brand of intelligent and humorous thoughts during this program.

During the WWWE (3WE) era, Gary Dee & Roger Martin struck-up a friendship that carried over to Gary Dee’s on-air radio program.

This is a program debating gun control.

Part One:

Roger and Gary debate and interview Alan Gottlieb of “The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms”.

Roger Martin (R.I.P. 1998) a Country Music Singer from Cleveland demonstrates his ability to debate and interview on a very different level than a singer.

Gary Dee as always, is entertaining while injecting his own brand of intelligent and humorous thoughts during this program.

(Part 12)

This is the final segment of the second hour of Gary’s first show on WWWE.

Gary invites listeners to Swingos where he will do a remote broadcast for the final two hours of his show.

His guests will be George Forbes, Dennis Kucinich, among others.

Gary talks about his Mom (76 yrs old) in a nursing home, and she’s still smoking - more than him.

(Part 11)

Gary tells a caller that the other morning shows are computerized, shallow, facade, and lightweight artificial pabulum.

Gary comments on “Mayor” George Voinovich, and maybe a time for Dennis Kucinich to politics.

Another caller asks Gary what the hell is wrong with him – That he’s got to start getting fired-up and run the whores off of Lorain Avenue.

Gary said he ran them off of Prospect up to Shaker Heights when he was here before.

Gary talks about a near miss accident he had while driving back to Cleveland from Florida in his Eldorado.

Gary talks about his Chicago and New York radio experience.

(Part 10)

More callers welcoming Gary back.

One caller asks Gary how’s his war injury, and another brings up “Viola Bearsly”.

Gary talks about meeting up John Dale at Swingos a few days earlier.
(John Dale is announcer that was fired to make room for Gary Dee’s return).

What follows is an example of Gary’s extreme intellect.

As Gary talks, we wonder where he is going with his thoughts.

Then he “lets us have it” with the truth. (This is PURE Gary Dee).

(Part 09)

Gary talks to John Krist, a fellow broadcaster that had a talk show after Gary’s.

John asks Gary how was Liz in bed!

(Part 08)

Gary mentions Bruce Drennan.

A caller attempts to get Gary fired-up by calling him a total wimp.

(Part 07)

Some familiar voices of callers from the past welcoming Gary back to Cleveland.

Gary Dee speaks from the heart. Pouring out his true feelings, as he talks about Liz and the kids.

(Part 06)

This is a short segment (2min 30sec) and is the end of side one of the tape I was using to record the show on.

A caller asks Gary if he has mellowed, and lost his bite. Because we need a voice.

(Part 05)

Begins with parody song Bernie, Bernie (Kosar).

Gary states that we use less than 20 percent of our potential.

Gary is still smoking, and his former (wife?), Judy left him and is living in Eastlake.

Gary talks about the motel he is staying at in Willowick, and that he is looking at a suite in “The Park” so that he can just stumble into work in the morning.

There’s more info on children Gary Jr. and Randy’s careers.

(Part 04)

Gary talks about the new owners of WWWE and his contract. He alluded to the fact that he had all but given up on his radio career.

The new owners somehow found him in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Gary begins a rant on the very rich and the very poor, The Rupert Murdoch’s, The Donald Trumps, and the extremes of our society, beggers, drunks, tramps, prostitutes, and that “we” will end up supporting both ends.

(Part 03)

Gary dates the program “January 7th, 1988, and compares it to his first time in Cleveland, 16 years earlier - February 14, 1972.

Gary recalls sitting at the bar at Swingos Keg and Quarter in 1972 stating he is going to take this town!

Gary takes a moment to SLAM his former employer, WHK and it’s owners.

Gary mentions Politician Gary Hart, and Tammy and Jim Bakker.

Gary said he took daughter Alison to a dance when he was in Florida.

This segment ends with a typical January forecast for Cleveland.

(Part 02)

Gary says it’s great to be back in Cleveland.
He’s been gone since October 1983.
And he’s back where he belongs - in Cleveland!

Gary Dee and Elvis Presley were both born in 1935.
A caller asks how’s Allison and Jeremy (Gary and Liz’s kids).
Gary stated he was visiting them in St. Petersburg for a month.
Gary continued that he’s a Grandpa now (from Son Randy).
Gary mentions his other children, Gary Jr. and Hope all are doing well.

(Part 01)

Newsman Bob Fuller introduces Cleveland Browns owner Art Model who welcomes Gary Dee back to Cleveland.

Art and Gary proceed to kibitz a bit.

Then Gary talks about a possible Super Bowl for the Browns (they were doing good that year).

"Gary Dee Attends His Own Funeral"

Was broadcast the last week of March 1974. And now, more than 30 years after it aired, the show has such deep impact and even more meaning than it did in 1974. This is a story that is humorous and also thought provoking at times. Nobody suspected what Gary Dee really had in mind throughout this series of programs. This story has an ending with a twist, but I wont spoil it for you.

Total Parts: Twenty-Nine (Plus One Extra)

EXTRA: Saturday - the day after - Gary broadcasts "Live" from Purgatory!

"Gary Dee Attends His Own Funeral"

Was broadcast the last week of March 1974. And now, more than 30 years after it aired, the show has such deep impact and even more meaning than it did in 1974. This is a story that is humorous and also thought provoking at times. Nobody suspected what Gary Dee really had in mind throughout this series of programs. This story has an ending with a twist, but I wont spoil it for you.

Total Parts: Twenty-Nine (Plus One Extra)

Part Twenty-Nine:

The Grand Finally. Closing comments are from Gary Dee himself.

"Gary Dee Attends His Own Funeral"

Was broadcast the last week of March 1974. And now, more than 30 years after it aired, the show has such deep impact and even more meaning than it did in 1974. This is a story that is humorous and also thought provoking at times. Nobody suspected what Gary Dee really had in mind throughout this series of programs. This story has an ending with a twist, but I wont spoil it for you.

Total Parts: Twenty-Nine (Plus One Extra)

Part Twenty-Eight:

Here, the secret finally begins to surface with comments from politian Dennis Susnik, and a representitive from The Greater Cleveland Growth Association. Gary Dee tells a story about his Uncle Otis.

"Gary Dee Attends His Own Funeral"

Was broadcast the last week of March 1974. And now, more than 30 years after it aired, the show has such deep impact and even more meaning than it did in 1974. This is a story that is humorous and also thought provoking at times. Nobody suspected what Gary Dee really had in mind throughout this series of programs. This story has an ending with a twist, but I wont spoil it for you.

Total Parts: Twenty-Nine (Plus One Extra)

Part Twenty-Seven:

Ulogies continue from a local businessman, the head of the church of Satan, a letter from Cleveland council president, and a local millionaire. And Gary again shows his keen wit, by ad-libbing many funny comments.

"Gary Dee Attends His Own Funeral"

Was broadcast the last week of March 1974. And now, more than 30 years after it aired, the show has such deep impact and even more meaning than it did in 1974. This is a story that is humorous and also thought provoking at times. Nobody suspected what Gary Dee really had in mind throughout this series of programs. This story has an ending with a twist, but I wont spoil it for you.

Total Parts: Twenty-Nine (Plus One Extra)

Part Twenty-Six:

The Funeral of Gary Dee continues from Public Square with comments from Bishop Count Manalesco (John Manalesco hosted an astrology program after Gary's), and Gary throws in his ad-lib comments from his casket.

"Gary Dee Attends His Own Funeral"

Was broadcast the last week of March 1974. And now, more than 30 years after it aired, the show has such deep impact and even more meaning than it did in 1974. This is a story that is humorous and also thought provoking at times. Nobody suspected what Gary Dee really had in mind throughout this series of programs. This story has an ending with a twist, but I wont spoil it for you.

Total Parts: Twenty-Nine (Plus One Extra)

Part Twenty-Five:

More ulogies, with some really hillarious comments from the "corpse" himself.

"Gary Dee Attends His Own Funeral"

Was broadcast the last week of March 1974. And now, more than 30 years after it aired, the show has such deep impact and even more meaning than it did in 1974. This is a story that is humorous and also thought provoking at times. Nobody suspected what Gary Dee really had in mind throughout this series of programs. This story has an ending with a twist, but I wont spoil it for you.

Total Parts: Twenty-Nine (Plus One Extra)

Part Twenty-Four:

Broadcasting "live", or should I say "dead", from Public Square, Downtown Cleveland, Ohio, here are a few ulogies from Gary's co-workers.

"Gary Dee Attends His Own Funeral"

Was broadcast the last week of March 1974. And now, more than 30 years after it aired, the show has such deep impact and even more meaning than it did in 1974. This is a story that is humorous and also thought provoking at times. Nobody suspected what Gary Dee really had in mind throughout this series of programs. This story has an ending with a twist, but I wont spoil it for you.

Total Parts: Twenty-Nine (Plus One Extra)

Part Twenty Three:

WERE news crew report on the funeral motorcade of "The Late Gary Dee".

"Gary Dee Attends His Own Funeral"

Was broadcast the last week of March 1974. And now, more than 30 years after it aired, the show has such deep impact and even more meaning than it did in 1974. This is a story that is humorous and also thought provoking at times. Nobody suspected what Gary Dee really had in mind throughout this series of programs. This story has an ending with a twist, but I wont spoil it for you.

Total Parts: Twenty-Nine (Plus One Extra)

Part Twenty-Two:

The time has come........Gary Dee "DIES" on the air!!

"Gary Dee Attends His Own Funeral"

Was broadcast the last week of March 1974. And now, more than 30 years after it aired, the show has such deep impact and even more meaning than it did in 1974. This is a story that is humorous and also thought provoking at times. Nobody suspected what Gary Dee really had in mind throughout this series of programs. This story has an ending with a twist, but I wont spoil it for you.

Total Parts: Twenty-Nine (Plus One Extra)

Part Twenty-One:

Gary prepares for his passing. "I'm coming Lord!" Gary shows his quick wit with a harassing caller when he tells her "have I made you think!"

"Gary Dee Attends His Own Funeral"

Was broadcast the last week of March 1974. And now, more than 30 years after it aired, the show has such deep impact and even more meaning than it did in 1974. This is a story that is humorous and also thought provoking at times. Nobody suspected what Gary Dee really had in mind throughout this series of programs. This story has an ending with a twist, but I wont spoil it for you.

Total Parts: Twenty-Nine (Plus One Extra)

Part Twenty:

A gun totin' Catholic threatens to squirt Gary with her holy water pistol. Gary then talks with co-workers Ciata Mickey (traffic reporter), and Bob Neal (sportscaster who broadcast The Cleveland Indians Baseball games with Jimmy Dudley for over 20 years in the 1950's and 1960's).

"Gary Dee Attends His Own Funeral"

Was broadcast the last week of March 1974. And now, more than 30 years after it aired, the show has such deep impact and even more meaning than it did in 1974. This is a story that is humorous and also thought provoking at times. Nobody suspected what Gary Dee really had in mind throughout this series of programs. This story has an ending with a twist, but I wont spoil it for you.

Total Parts: Twenty-Nine (Plus One Extra)

Part Nineteen:

This segment starts with a call from "The Viscous Piranha" (a regular caller with a wry sense of humor), then Gary turns serious and asks "if you knew that you were going to die, what would you do with the rest of your life"?

"Gary Dee Attends His Own Funeral"

Was broadcast the last week of March 1974. And now, more than 30 years after it aired, the show has such deep impact and even more meaning than it did in 1974. This is a story that is humorous and also thought provoking at times. Nobody suspected what Gary Dee really had in mind throughout this series of programs. This story has an ending with a twist, but I wont spoil it for you.

Total Parts: Twenty-Nine (Plus One Extra)

Part Eighteen:

Gary lectures about crooked cops and crooked ministers (wow! he sure had it right)." You could be impeaching the President" (Nixon, that is)!

"Gary Dee Attends His Own Funeral"

Was broadcast the last week of March 1974. And now, more than 30 years after it aired, the show has such deep impact and even more meaning than it did in 1974. This is a story that is humorous and also thought provoking at times. Nobody suspected what Gary Dee really had in mind throughout this series of programs. This story has an ending with a twist, but I wont spoil it for you.

Total Parts: Twenty-Nine (Plus One Extra)

Part Seventeen:

Gary lectures that "there is still time" to add another chapter to your obituary. To make Cleveland into a great city, and keep this country out of other peoples buisness around the world.

"Gary Dee Attends His Own Funeral"

Was broadcast the last week of March 1974. And now, more than 30 years after it aired, the show has such deep impact and even more meaning than it did in 1974. This is a story that is humorous and also thought provoking at times. Nobody suspected what Gary Dee really had in mind throughout this series of programs. This story has an ending with a twist, but I wont spoil it for you.

Total Parts: Twenty-Nine (Plus One Extra)

Part Sixteen:

After some ingenious callers, Gary "tries out" his new casket. Sparing no expense, the radio station actually hauled a casket into the studio.

"Gary Dee Attends His Own Funeral"

Was broadcast the last week of March 1974. And now, more than 30 years after it aired, the show has such deep impact and even more meaning than it did in 1974. This is a story that is humorous and also thought provoking at times. Nobody suspected what Gary Dee really had in mind throughout this series of programs. This story has an ending with a twist, but I wont spoil it for you.

Total Parts: Twenty-Nine (Plus One Extra)

Part Fifteen:

Gary has fun with some callers and kibitzes with some of his co-workers in the studio.

"Gary Dee Attends His Own Funeral"

Was broadcast the last week of March 1974. And now, more than 30 years after it aired, the show has such deep impact and even more meaning than it did in 1974. This is a story that is humorous and also thought provoking at times. Nobody suspected what Gary Dee really had in mind throughout this series of programs. This story has an ending with a twist, but I wont spoil it for you.

Total Parts: Twenty-Nine (Plus One Extra)

Part Fourteen:

Friday, the day of Gary's funeral. Gary begins his antics during the 5:30am newscast. Then as he had done thousands of times, the show begins with Buck Owens' "My Heart Skips a Beat"..... with accompaniment from "Fearless Number One" himself.

"Gary Dee Attends His Own Funeral"

Was broadcast the last week of March 1974. And now, more than 30 years after it aired, the show has such deep impact and even more meaning than it did in 1974. This is a story that is humorous and also thought provoking at times. Nobody suspected what Gary Dee really had in mind throughout this series of programs. This story has an ending with a twist, but I wont spoil it for you.

Total Parts: Twenty-Nine (Plus One Extra)

Part Thirteen:

This is the closing of Thursday's show. Gary "looses it" while talking about his funeral, then he recovers his composure and takes some really funny calls. Gary gets serious and instructs his listeners that "you still have a chance to re-write your obituaries."

"Gary Dee Attends His Own Funeral"

Was broadcast the last week of March 1974. And now, more than 30 years after it aired, the show has such deep impact and even more meaning than it did in 1974. This is a story that is humorous and also thought provoking at times. Nobody suspected what Gary Dee really had in mind throughout this series of programs. This story has an ending with a twist, but I wont spoil it for you.

Total Parts: Twenty-Nine (Plus One Extra)

Part Twelve:

More calls in preparation of Gary's Funeral.

"Gary Dee Attends His Own Funeral"

Was broadcast the last week of March 1974. And now, more than 30 years after it aired, the show has such deep impact and even more meaning than it did in 1974. This is a story that is humorous and also thought provoking at times. Nobody suspected what Gary Dee really had in mind throughout this series of programs. This story has an ending with a twist, but I wont spoil it for you.

Total Parts: Twenty-Nine (Plus One Extra)

Part Eleven:

Calls in preparation of Gary's Funeral.

"Gary Dee Attends His Own Funeral"

Was broadcast the last week of March 1974. And now, more than 30 years after it aired, the show has such deep impact and even more meaning than it did in 1974. This is a story that is humorous and also thought provoking at times. Nobody suspected what Gary Dee really had in mind throughout this series of programs. This story has an ending with a twist, but I wont spoil it for you.

Total Parts: Twenty-Nine (Plus One Extra)

Part Ten:

Here Gary Dee tells what he would do to Don Imus in the ratings (and I agree with Gary!)

"Gary Dee Attends His Own Funeral"

Was broadcast the last week of March 1974. And now, more than 30 years after it aired, the show has such deep impact and even more meaning than it did in 1974. This is a story that is humorous and also thought provoking at times. Nobody suspected what Gary Dee really had in mind throughout this series of programs. This story has an ending with a twist, but I wont spoil it for you.

Total Parts: Twenty-Nine (Plus One Extra)

Part Nine:

Here, Gary attempts to call Liz, his future wife (see picture above). Gary solicits for PallBearers.

"Gary Dee Attends His Own Funeral"

Was broadcast the last week of March 1974. And now, more than 30 years after it aired, the show has such deep impact and even more meaning than it did in 1974. This is a story that is humorous and also thought provoking at times. Nobody suspected what Gary Dee really had in mind throughout this series of programs. This story has an ending with a twist, but I wont spoil it for you.

Total Parts: Twenty-Nine (Plus One Extra)

Part Eight:

On Thursdays program, Gary calls his attorney to arrange his will. Gary, not able to resist the subject of city politics, discusses issues with the attorney.

"Gary Dee Attends His Own Funeral"

Was broadcast the last week of March 1974. And now, more than 30 years after it aired, the show has such deep impact and even more meaning than it did in 1974. This is a story that is humorous and also thought provoking at times. Nobody suspected what Gary Dee really had in mind throughout this series of programs. This story has an ending with a twist, but I wont spoil it for you.

Total Parts: Twenty-Nine (Plus One Extra)

Part Seven:

This is the mid-week show ending, where Gary tells it like it is.

"Gary Dee Attends His Own Funeral"

Was broadcast the last week of March 1974. And now, more than 30 years after it aired, the show has such deep impact and even more meaning than it did in 1974. This is a story that is humorous and also thought provoking at times. Nobody suspected what Gary Dee really had in mind throughout this series of programs. This story has an ending with a twist, but I wont spoil it for you.

Total Parts: Twenty-Nine (Plus One Extra)

Part Six:

"you must not lust"..Prepare yee the way of the Lord..Gary talks with "Count John Manalesco" (a talk show host whose show followed Gary). Gary called him "Count Voodoo and phony balony, among other things.

"Gary Dee Attends His Own Funeral"

Was broadcast the last week of March 1974. And now, more than 30 years after it aired, the show has such deep impact and even more meaning than it did in 1974. This is a story that is humorous and also thought provoking at times. Nobody suspected what Gary Dee really had in mind throughout this series of programs. This story has an ending with a twist, but I wont spoil it for you.

Total Parts: Twenty-Nine (Plus One Extra)

Part Five:

Preliminary funeral arrangements for Gary Dee.

"Gary Dee Attends His Own Funeral"

Was broadcast the last week of March 1974. And now, more than 30 years after it aired, the show has such deep impact and even more meaning than it did in 1974. This is a story that is humorous and also thought provoking at times. Nobody suspected what Gary Dee really had in mind throughout this series of programs. This story has an ending with a twist, but I wont spoil it for you.

Total Parts: Twenty-Nine (Plus One Extra)

Part Four:

Unlike Claifornia, "Cleveland doesn't want to grow". Gary's hero, Joe Pyne.

"Gary Dee Attends His Own Funeral"

Was broadcast the last week of March 1974. And now, more than 30 years after it aired, the show has such deep impact and even more meaning than it did in 1974. This is a story that is humorous and also thought provoking at times. Nobody suspected what Gary Dee really had in mind throughout this series of programs. This story has an ending with a twist, but I wont spoil it for you.

Total Parts: Twenty-Nine (Plus One Extra)

Part Three:

Here, Gary shows his unique ability to ad-lib commercials.

"Gary Dee Attends His Own Funeral"

Was broadcast the last week of March 1974. And now, more than 30 years after it aired, the show has such deep impact and even more meaning than it did in 1974. This is a story that is humorous and also thought provoking at times. Nobody suspected what Gary Dee really had in mind throughout this series of programs. This story has an ending with a twist, but I wont spoil it for you.

Total Parts: Twenty-Nine (Plus One Extra)

Part Two:

"Brother Gary" displays his unique showmanship, kicking into high gear as he preaches "Hellfire and Damnation" if you don't "repent and confess your sins"!!

"Gary Dee Attends His Own Funeral"

Was broadcast the last week of March 1974. And now, more than 30 years after it aired, the show has such deep impact and even more meaning than it did in 1974. This is a story that is humorous and also thought provoking at times. Nobody suspected what Gary Dee really had in mind throughout this series of programs. This story has an ending with a twist, but I wont spoil it for you.

Total Parts: Twenty-Nine (Plus One Extra)

Part One:

The week started quite typical with Gary calling Cleveland "The Most Sinful City in The World".

Gary Dee Last Show WERE 1975 pt 15

Gary Dee Last Show WERE 1975 pt 14

Gary Dee Last Show WERE 1975 pt 13

Gary Dee Last Show WERE 1975 pt 12

Gary Dee Last Show WERE 1975 pt 11

Gary Dee Last Show WERE 1975 pt 10

Gary Dee Last Show WERE 1975 pt 09

Gary Dee Last Show WERE 1975 pt 08

Gary Dee Last Show WERE 1975 pt 07

Gary Dee Last Show WERE 1975 pt 06

Gary Dee Last Show WERE 1975 pt 05

Gary Dee Last Show WERE 1975 pt 04

Gary Dee Last Show WERE 1975 pt 03

Gary Dee Last Show WERE 1975 pt 02

Gary Dee Last Show on WERE 1975 pt 01

If you are a talk show fan, you have probably heard of Bruce Williams.

Both Don Imus and Bruce Williams are inductees in The National Radio Hall of Fame (NRHOF).

I thought you would find interesting what Bruce had to say about Don Imus. Here is Bruce’s opening monolog on Monday April 9, 2007

34 minutes of pure Gary Dee at his best. Stirring up controversy between races, and ethnicities, bringing it to a boiling point, and letting us have it with both barrels by diffusing the subject with his special brand of humor.

Gary Dee was the major focus on this 60 minutes video segment from the mid 1980’s.

Gary Dee on WWWE Radio 1100 Circa 1980's

The many faces of Gary Dee

Gary Dee Noah's Ark (Pt 3 of 3) WERE 1974

Gary Dee Noah's Ark (Pt 2 of 3) WERE 1974

Gary Dee Noah's Ark (Pt 1 of 3) WERE 1974

Callers telling Imus to go back to New York because Gary Dee owns Cleveland (WHK 1978)