R.I.P.: Former WCKY Cincy Broadcaster Hugh Lutton

Versatile radio host Hugh Lutton, best known for his work on WCKY-AM, died Wednesday at his Bridgetown home.

He was 69, according to wxvu.org.

Born James Hugh Lutton in Flint, Mich., he came Cincinnati in the early 1970s to work for sister stations WCKY-AM and WWEZ-FM. He also worked for the old WLQA-FM with Stan Matlock, WSAI-AM, WEBN-FM, WNOP-AM, "Stereo 96" in Hamilton, and as a weekend announcer on WLWT-TV, said Joy Lovejoy, his wife of 38 years.

Lutton did a variety of tasks for WCKY-AM's news-talk format in the 1980s – producing talk shows; covering press conferences and election returns; hosting the Sunday morning call-in "Tradio" show; and operating the audio board for remote broadcasts, including live broadcasts from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway leading up to the Indianapolis 500 race.

He worked closely with Bob Braun, Nick Clooney, Marilyn Harris and Don Herman – although most of his work was off the airwaves. The obituary sent to me by his wife says:

"His career passion was radio production. He said radio production allowed him to combine creativity with technical skills. He loved to write the scripts; locate and edit music and sound effects to enhance the commercial spots or informational shows; serve as the voice talent; and finally, mix all of the elements to produce a memorable listening experience that would send listeners to the sponsor to purchase goods and services.