KPDX – Page 2 – For Portlanders Only

Oregon Wrestling Federation — 1988 Ad

May 5, 2019 Peter Paltridge

Portland had a big local wrestling scene in the 70s and 80s. Not being much into the sport, I don’t

May 4, 2019 Peter Paltridge

Here is a second “public affairs” spot from two months earlier. The fuzzy sound midway-through happens because the original recording

Social media has killed these things, but there used to be short spots called “public affairs” where people would call

April 26, 2019 Peter Paltridge

Actually, I’m not sure if these ads were Portland-exclusive or not. But do you really care? I don’t. Enjoy this

April 21, 2019 Peter Paltridge

900 number campaigns typically had the lifespan of a small rat, but “Call The Easter Bunny” made it through at

What exactly would I get if I called this thing? Don’t play games with me, MYMY. With Freddy Freaker it

February 14, 2019 Peter Paltridge

If you look closely, you can spot a reverse-image Tom Peterson in the upper left corner of the opening collage.

Every week? They’re spoiling us!

March 6, 2018 Peter Paltridge

In February of 2018 KPDX 49 ceased to be its own entity when it was completely absorbed into its sister

August 20, 2017 Peter Paltridge

Does it make more sense now?