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The year 1970 in radio saw the debut of a nationally sydicated music countdown show^[1] and the incorporation of NPR.

Events

• April — KKDA in Dallas, Texas returns to rhythm and blues format.
• July 11 — "American Top 40", hosted by Oakland, California radio personality (and show co-founder) Casey Kasem, is launched in national syndication. Created by Kasem and Don Bustany, and distributed by Watermark Inc., the program features the top 40 hits from Billboard magazine's Hot 100 chart. The show is a success and sets the standard for radio countdown programs for years to come.

No dates

• Alex Bennett and his wife/producer Ronni move their show from WMCA to WPLJ in New York.
• The Pop Chronicles broadcast by American Forces Radio and Television Service^[2].

Debuts

• July 11 — "American Top 40."
• October — KBEM in Minneapolis, Minnesota signs on.

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• National Public Radio incorporated,^[3] taking over the National Educational Radio Network.
• Syndicated broadcasts of Adventures in Good Music with Karl Haas across the U.S. began, from WCLV.

Closings

• National Educational Radio Network absorbed into the new National Public Radio.

Births

• February 14 - Simon Pegg, British comedian, film and television actor, radio personality
• August 16 - Bonnie Bernstein, American television and radio sports reporter and anchor.
• November 23 - Zoë Ball, British television and radio presenter

Deaths

• Billie Burke, 84, American film, stage, radio and television actress

References

1. ^ Walt Bailey. "CASEY KASEM AMERICAN TOP 40 - 7/4/70 Debut Show". Oldradioshows.com. Archived from the original on 2009-05-09. http://www.webcitation.org/5gekx1cJh. Retrieved 2009-05-07.  
2. ^ "Pop chronicles. 3 (RU 29-0 [Jan. 1970]) (Audiobook on LP, 1970)". [WorldCat.org]. http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/50113216. Retrieved 2009-12-02.  
3. ^ "How NPR Works". NPR. Archived from the original on 2009-05-09. http://www.webcitation.org/5gekxTdsd. Retrieved 2009-05-07.