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Al Bundy 03-24-2013 09:46 AM

Walt Bodine has died
 
http://www.kctv5.com/story/21778983/...lt-bodine-dies
KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) -

Legendary Kansas City broadcaster Walt Bodine died Sunday, according to reports. He was 92.
Bodine spent 29 years at KCUR, but he wasn't just a radio personality. He believed in the work of public radio and informed Kansas Citians for more than 72 years.

After starting as a TV reporter, Bodine landed in radio and eventually became the host of The Walt Bodine Show. His final broadcast was April 27, 2012.

Russ Simmons, a movie critic who worked with Bodine for years, said Bodine's greatest asset was his empathy.

"He had a connection with people and that's what I've learned from Walt is to be open with people and be empathetic so he could have that impact on people," Simmons said.

Bodine began his radio broadcasting career in 1940 at KDRO in Sedalia, MO. In 1947, Bodine moved to Kansas City where he would remain for 65 years.

But perhaps Bodine's weekly sign off will leave the most lasting impact:

"Thank you very, very much for listening. Thank you very much for all you do for KCUR."

Bodine received several awards, including the Kansas City Spirit Award in 1987 and the Outstanding Kansas Citian of the Year in 1990.

Copyright 2013 KCTV (Meredith Corp.) All rights reserved.

Deberg_1990 03-24-2013 09:48 AM

Wow, RIP....i thought he died 20 years ago.

digger 03-24-2013 09:54 AM

http://i43.tower.com/images/mm117194...-cover-art.jpg

RIP

BlackHelicopters 03-24-2013 11:04 AM

RIP, dude.

Fairplay 03-24-2013 11:09 AM

"What do you say to that?"

RIP

ROYC75 03-24-2013 11:18 AM

Memories .... RIP Walt.

BlackHelicopters 03-24-2013 11:20 AM

Is Karen Kornacki still alive?

DomerNKC 03-24-2013 12:04 PM

Thanks Walt, RIP.

nychief 03-24-2013 12:12 PM

Rip

mikey23545 03-24-2013 12:15 PM

I thought Jethro's daddy had passed when I first saw this thread.

WilliamTheIrish 03-24-2013 12:15 PM

Travel well, Walt.

Dave Lane 03-24-2013 12:40 PM

Hell of a guy RIP Walt

redfan 03-24-2013 01:04 PM

RIP, Vaya con Dios.

Al Czervik 03-24-2013 01:07 PM

RIP Walt.....

suzzer99 03-24-2013 01:08 PM

Funky Walt Bodina, you will be missed


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