Thursday, October 30, 2014

National Radio HOF Sets Entertainment For Induction Ceremony

For the first time in the 25-year history of the National Radio Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, the event comes to Los Angeles on Sunday, November 9.

The black-tie optional dinner and live national broadcast begins at 4 p.m. at the intimate dinner club Cicada in downtown Los Angeles.

In addition to live performances by Melissa Etheridge and Ingrid Michaelson, a special tribute honoring Casey Kasem will also take place.

“This is an event that brings us all together to honor and celebrate the best in our business,” says National Radio Hall of Fame Chairman Kraig T. Kitchin. “We have an opportunity to show our support and ensure the vitality of this institution by attending. And if that’s not possible, please consider making a donation to the Museum of Broadcast Communications, which provides a showcase for the National Radio Hall of Fame in Chicago year round.”

To date, noted broadcasters participating in the ceremony include Ryan Seacrest, Larry King, Rick Dees, Delilah, Michael Jackson, Kerri Kasem and more. To purchase tickets or make a donation click here. Deadline to purchase tickets is November 5. For event information click here.

Class of 2014 inductees include:
  • Charlie & Harrigan
  • Barry Farber
  • Ira Glass
  • Stanley E. Hubbard
  • Jon Miller
  • Agnes Moorehead
  • Dick Orkin
Premiere Networks personality Delilah will host the event with Westwood One’s Jim Bohannon serving as the broadcast’s announcer. Making a special appearance, actress Marion Ross, best known as Marion Cunningham on the television hit Happy Days, will speak about inductee Agnes Moorehead.

Premiere Networks will produce and distribute the broadcast in association with the Museum of Broadcast Communications.

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