MUSEUM OF TELEVISION & RADIO LISTENING SERIES, THE:
A SALUTE TO SCOTT MUNI
Summary
Scott Muni (1930-2004), known as "Scottso" and "the
Professor" by musicians, industry peers, friends, and
fans alike, was a rock 'n' roll radio pioneer. Muni was
a free-form rebel who broke away from the rigid
constrictions of Top 40 radio by introducing his
audience to everything from the deep blues of Robert
Johnson to the new wave sounds of the Clash and the
hard-edged energy of Nirvana. The raspy, rich, and
distinctive voice of Scott Muni had a strong presence in
New York radio for five decades. He started with Top 40
radio stations WMCA and WABC in the sixties and then
went to New York's first commercial free-form radio
station, WOR-FM, in the seventies. From there he
twenty-plus years at WNEW-FM, where he served as an
announcer and program director. From 1998 until
January 2004, Muni found a home with classic-rock
station WAXQ-FM. In addition, Muni used his vast
knowledge of music to touch lives beyond New York City
-- during his career, he hosted such syndicated radio
programs as "Ticket to Ride" and "Scott Muni's World of
Rock."
Scott Muni - A Fast-Forward Tribute
This brief tribute is a journey through the Professor's
radio career, from his days on WABC-AM as an
"All-American" to his triumphant days on WAXQ-FM. Sit
back, relax, and listen -- class is in session.
Selections include: clips from Muni's early years at
WABC; John Lennon playing deejay for a day; the famous
phone call Muni received from a bank robber, which
became the basis for the film "Dog Day Afternoon"; Muni
offering comfort to his audience during the 1977
blackout and talking to them the day after John Lennon's
death; and Muni celebrating his birthday with Paul
McCartney and others on WAXQ-FM. (1962-2001); 13
minutes)
The Professor Talks with Paul McCartney
Presented here is a classic WAXQ-FM broadcast with the
Professor and Paul McCartney. McCartney reflects on the
songwriting process and producing music. Selections
include: "Listen to What the Man Said," "Eleanor
Rigby," and "Maybe I'm Amazed." (2001; 45 minutes)
Special thanks to Scott Muni's longtime engineer Earl
Douglas and Q104.3, WAXQ-FM, New York.
Details
- NETWORK: N/A
- DATE: 2005
- RUNNING TIME: 0:57:18
- COLOR/B&W: N/A
- CATALOG ID: R:27865
- GENRE: Radio - Music; Radio - Talk/Interviews
- SUBJECT HEADING: Rock music
- SERIES RUN: N/A
- COMMERCIALS: N/A
CREDITS
- Scott Muni
- Earl Douglas
- John Lennon
- Paul McCartney