Most obits are describing his long career as a TV game show host, as well as his early radio shows which included interviews with "newcomer" Elvis Presley (they became lifelong friends).

But for us "locals," he may be most remembered
for his syndicated Christmas Eve/Day show which ran on METV-FM. He played the "Top 100" holiday hits from the past 9 decades. Yes, there is more to Christmas music than Mariah and Bing! Hope someone will continue this tradition in the future.