Chaz talks to Bruce Barber, half of the legendary Smith and Barber Morning Show which was heard on WPLR from 1985 until January of 2003 (minus one year for a job at a station in Tampa). Bruce takes us through everything from his start in radio, what caused the show to come apart and what he’s up to now.
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Chaz and AJ were talking about weirdo commercials that stuck in their memory, and Chaz’s Jennifer called in a PSA about singing blue pills. (0:00)
Dumb Ass News – The Amazon reviews from customers about sugar free gummy bears are terrifying, and hilarious. Chaz and AJ picked one from the page, and Phil read it on the air. (5:24)
Since everyone else had already suffered through their sour ball attempt, Phil the Producer was the last to go today. His plan to minimize the discomfort quickly proved to be ineffective. (14:56)
Arben the landscaper was on the phone to talk about his heroic actions, saving people in Shelton from a fire. Instead of talking about what happened, Arben wanted to share his perspective on the world, and also apologize to the people he helped save for using bad language. Then, Lisa Wexler was on to explain the Britney Spears conservatorship court case. (19:42)
Jimmy Koplik shared information on how to get in on the pre-sale tickets for the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater’s grand opening show on July 28th, and then answered the Tribe’s questions about ticket prices. (36:03)
Tom Haynes from the Haynes Group at Quarry Walk was on to share how excited he is for the Chaz and AJ Classic Car Show this Sunday. Tom talked about the food that will be there, AJ’s job as host for the car show, and why he’s so happy to see the money going to Homes for the Brave. (56:25)
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6:00. There’s a chicken wing shortage and this place has a potential solution.
6:20. Mike Reiss of ‘The Simpsons’ talks about how he loves Connecticut even though it doesn’t seem like it.
6:30. Throwback Thursday. Crazy commercials.
7:00. Harrison Ford injured while filming Indiana Jones 5.
7:20. Dumb Ass News. Rescue workers save inflatable doll from drowning. And…Online reviews reveal that what we are about to do is a bad idea.
7:30. Previously on Chaz and AJ… we tried the sourest sour ball candy in the world. NOW…. it’s Phil’s turn!
8:00. A landscaper named Arben, from AB Landscape, saved multiple people from a condo fire in Shelton.
8:20. Jimmy Koplik. Concert updates and Elton John news.
8:30 – 9:00. Your concert questions. Call them in!…And Jimmy’s live reaction to the new Journey single.
9:20. Dumb Ass News. Bad things happens when you’re a dumb Ass with fireworks.
9:30. Tom Haynes. The “Chaz and AJ Haynes Group Classic Car Show.”
99.1 PLR celebrates 50 years! This week we are celebrating another great year in our history: 1978!
That year PLR presented RUSH at New Haven Coliseum. Joining them in New Haven were fellow rockers Blue Oyster Cult. Rush hit the road in 1978 to support their fifth studio album “A Farewell To Kings,” which featured the hit song Closer To The Heart. This was the first time ever RUSH played in New Haven and the first time performing in Connecticut since 1976 at Waterbury’s Palace Theater.
Today we look back at Rush’s performance at the Coliseum:
RUSH
Tour: A Farewell To Kings
Also featuring Blue Oyster Cult
Saturday January 14, 1978
New Haven Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Ticket Prices: $7.50, $7.00 and $6.50
Band Lineup: Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, Neil Peart
Setlist*
*source: setlist.fm
Ticket courtesy of Bob Olsen
Check out these past live performances
Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe to call in the crazy things they found out about a house, AFTER they bought it. Boston John called in a wild story from when he was renting out an apartment. (0:00)
Dumb Ass News – A woman posted a video of herself testing her dog’s shock collar, and the audio reminded Chaz and AJ of another viral video. Once they found and played that one, they realized it sounded like the time they tased their previous producer, Ed. (8:14)
AJ was the first to try yesterday, the world’s most sour candy. Today, after a vote, Ashley and then Chaz made their attempts, and one of them didn’t even last 5 seconds. (15:15)
Chaz and AJ invited Joe Meyers the movie critic on to share a list of the five movies with the best special effects. The last movie he listed caused a big debate among the show. (29:37)
Jeff from Mohegan Sun was on to talk about Hot Summer Fun returning, and how legalized weed and sports betting will change the way people enter the building. Plus, Joe Biden and Donald Trump fought on the air during the same phone call. (54:11)
6:00. The artists for grand opening of the Amphitheater has been announced…Styx and REO Speedwagon!
6:13. A woman knew someone died in the house she was buying but then came the surprise.
6:20 – 7:00. The thing you found out about your house that you didn’t know until after you bought it.
7:00. So… How will weed work out at your work? Attorney Bob Mitchell from “Mitchell and Sheahan”
7:13. Dumb Ass News. Woman pays price for wearing her dogs shock collar.
7:20. Yesterday on Chaz and AJ…AJ tried the most sour candy in the world. How will Chaz, Phil and Ashley do?
8:00. The Colorado Attorney who wrote the amendment for weed has some advise for us here in Connecticut.
8:13. Joe Meyers top 5 special effects movies.
@JoesView on Instagram and Twitter
9:00. 24th Annual “Hot Summer Fun” at Mohegan Sun from June 28 to September 5. And President Joe Biden checks in…
9:13. Dumb Ass News. The sound of idiot Radio personalities eating the worlds most sourest candy.
9:20. A writer and producer of The Simpsons who loves Connecticut. Mike Reiss.
99.1 PLR celebrates 50 years! This week we are celebrating another great year in our history: 1978!
Remember the old Shaboo Inn in Willimantic? The venue lasted a little over a decade and it closed its doors forever in May 1982. Before its closing, The Shaboo Inn was one of the premier concert venues in Connecticut. Bands like Aerosmith, Cheap Trick, Journey, Tom Petty, Dire Straits and more all played at The Shaboo.
In 1978 AC/DC was just starting to make a name for itself in the United States. A year earlier they played their first ever show in the states and by 1978 they were back in America to support their latest studio album, “Powerage.” On August 26, 1978, AC/DC came to Connecticut for the first time ever and rocked The Shaboo Inn. Sadly, this would be AC/DC’s first and only Connecticut show with Bon Scott on vocals (they’d return in 1981, but this time with new singer Brian Johnson…and at a much larger venue: Hartford’s XL Center).
AC/DC
Tour: Powerage
Also featuring Avalanche
Saturday August 26, 1978
The Shaboo Inn in Willimantic, Connecticut
Band Lineup: Bon Scott, Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Cliff Williams, Phil Rudd
Setlist*
*source: setlist.fm
Check out these past live performances
AJ agreed to try the world’s most sour candy, and probably still can’t taste anything. (0:00)
Former Dire Straits guitarist Jack Sonni was on to talk about his show in CT later this summer, the huge Styx fans he knows, and his chance encounter with Eddie Van Halen in the 70’s. (6:48)
Jonathan Carbutti was on this morning to talk about how crazy hot the real estate market remains in Connecticut, and the strange lighthouse for sale that he really wants to buy. (19:22)
Dumb Ass News – TWO hot air balloons crashed at the same time in Colorado, because of wind. Chaz and AJ had a local news report covering the story, which included an eye witness. (27:55)
Comedic improv genius Colin Mochrie was on the phone to talk about his show at the Ridgefield Playhouse, except he realized that he doesn’t really know how to talk about it since everything will be happening live, in the moment. (35:25)
6:00. 2 hot air balloons crash simultaneously.
6:13. Weirdo food concoctions. Call yours in! 877-764-2535
7:00. Guess when the weed bill becomes law? And a big Chaz and AJ car show coming this Sunday benefiting the Homes for the Brave.
For more details, or to reserve your spot, CLICK HERE!
7:13. Dumb Ass News. A man pulls a gun over coffee creamer.
7:20. How long can AJ keep a sour ball in his mouth. Hello? Predictions?
7:30. The attempt.
8:00. Jimmy Koplik will announce the official opening show for the Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater in Bridgeport.
8:13. Former Dire Straits guitarist Jack Sonni.
8:20. His Top 5 favorite concerts and his Princess Diana story.
9:00. How will the surprise court ruling against the NCAA effect UCONN?
Plus, real estate agent Jonathan Carbutti.
9:13. Dumb Ass News.
9:20. Improv genius Colin Mochrie! He is coming to the Ridgefield Playhouse with Brad Sherwood with their new tour, “Scared Scriptless.”