Fincher, Misty 2003-04-11

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Misty Fincher reminisces about her journey as a radio broadcaster, “the old time of music, the evolution of music and the revolution of music and radio.” This interview is part of the oral history West Texas music collection


General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Misty Fincher

Additional Parties Recorded:

Date: April 11, 2003

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Interviewer: John E. Dunn

Length: 00:26:09


Abstract

Introduction, Background, Radio broadcasting background, Pay and work hours, Music selections during broadcasting (formatting), Favorites/popular artists, Meet and greet, Bands/music over the years, At the End of the 50s, Revolution in music, Holding on to the oldies, “Personality radio”, Favorite time/year/transition, Favorite songs of the 40s, Broadcasting with KTXT, Pursuing a dream on radio, Putting it into a book?, Good listener/friend, No book, confidentiality, Meeting coworkers & getting along with others, 75,000 hours on air at this point, Coming to Lubbock, TX Sept. 1956, Television & Radio broadcasting, Changes made in pay, 50s & 60s, “Thrown in cold water”, Women more accepted as times change, Honored, praised, & criticized


Access Information

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Transcript: Transcript available in reading room



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