Love Hearing You!
Received: 06/30/2008 @ 10:53am PST
From: Miranda Wilson

Hi Charlie,

I am really liking listening to your show on the weekends at K-Earth. Wish we could hear a lot more of you. It sounds like you're having a great time. I hope you do, because the music's great and you always bring a smile to my face. Continued success!

Sincerely,

Miranda

Summer Hits Weekend
Received: 06/29/2008 @ 1:32pm PST
From: Doug Hooker

Good Morning Charlie,

What a wonderful Summer Hits Weekend. You really was blowing the dust from some great oldies from the music closet.

I heard several that I haven't heard in a long, long time, I especially enjoyed, "Rose Royce--Wishing On a Star" an The Midniters--Whittier Blvd. We just don't get to hear these songs in this location. Thanks for Streaming K-EARTH.

Thank You Charlie

Doug Hooker

Good to See You Charlie!
Received: 06/29/2008 @ 12:47am PST
From: John McCowan

Hi There Charlie!
You're such a charmer with the gals Charlie, I just love to watch you and your suave gentlemanly ways with the ladies. It was great to see you again at the Home Show, as always. You are definitely a Radio Hall of Famer in every sense of the word~ keep up the good work~ your show is always right on top!!
Take Care Charlie~Talk to You Soon!~Your Friend Always~John McCowan

Winter in Australia
Received: 06/28/2008 @ 2:15pm PST
From: Gladys Burnson

Hello Charlie Tuna,

Just a note from Australia while listening to your summer hits weekend on the internet, that it's our winter season down here. Lovely to hear your music though, and what's going on in Los Angeles. Really enjoyed looking at all the sights and sounds of your website too!

Brisbane fan!

Gladys

Request
Received: 06/28/2008 @ 1:01pm PST
From: Larry Ardito

Charlie, glad to be listening to you again. Was a loyal listener when you and Fran Tunno hosted your AM show on 570 AM years ago. I really miss her, wish she would guest host with you some weekend for old times sake. Since you're playing summer hits, could you possibly play Beach Baby by First Class?? Don't think I EVER heard K-Earth play that song, and it was a popular 70s hit. Thanks!!!.... Laurence

(NOTE TO LAURENCE: As a matter of fact, I just played Beach Baby last weekend when we did the first weekend round of Summer Hits. And you're right, it's a great Southern California song for summer!}

LA to Montana
Received: 06/26/2008 @ 5:30pm PST
From: Pamela Christian

Hey Charlie Tuna,

Pam Christian here, AKA female voice on the Howard's commercials Jay Gardner has produced at CBS radio stations in LA.

My 19 year old son and 5 others are cycling across America to raise awareness and money for the people of Rwanda. Considering the horrific suffering the country's people recently endured, knowing that coffee is their only industry and that it must be transported by bicycle, with every pump of the pedal these six young men are providing hope.

The guys conceived, planned and organized this entire effort on their own and to date have raised over $50,000. They have also secured some very impressive sponsors. You can learn more at their web site, http://www.therideforrwanda.org/ Especially listen to their blogs and see the You Tube Teaser - link on the blog page.

They started their trip in Anacortes, WA on the 16th. They don't plan on stopping until they reach New York. Along the way already, they have been welcomed by people, even invited to a family's home where they enjoyed hot showers -- though as they recently experienced there is nothing like showering in a waterfall! Hearing the story of the selfless effort of these young men, people can't help but want to be of support and part of offering real hope. Watch for a white van painted with the words, Bikes-People-Coffee-Hope.

Pamela Christian

Party Time!
Received: 06/26/2008 @ 3:36pm PST
From: Craig Powers

Charlie….
Here are some pics from our Party Pontoon boat that we go out on every Saturday in Havasu!

Craig




(NOTE TO LISTENERS AND READERS: Craig and I worked together back in the 90's for a couple of years at the Country station KIK-FM, with studios in Anaheim. Craig is now Director of Operations for Cameron Broadcasting in Bullhead City, Arizona, where he oversees 6 stations, and as you can see, really enjoys his weekends!)

WMEX
Received: 06/26/2008 @ 1:15pm PST
From: Jeff Marley

Charlie:

Growing up in the Boston area, I remember you on WMEX back in 1967. I was 14 during most of 1967, but as a radio guy myself now just handling a weekend talk show at a small station south of Boston, the memories of radio in my youth are still quite strong.

I caught you on a New Hampshire station when you were syndicated with the "music of your life" format one day several years ago. and you mentioned you received an email or letter from Bill Jones of Florida, who said he was a retired radio personality. I was wondering if this is Bill Jones ("The Jones Boy") who was at WMEX circa 1962, and then again 1965-1966, leaving less than six months before you arrived in early 1967. I'm pretty sure that Bill Jones retired to Florida. He would be about 75 or 76 years of age now. He lived in Malden in 1965-66, not very far at all from where you lived in Melrose.

I know that Larry Justice lives in the Naples, Florida area now and works in real estate. Larry Glick is still alive and lives in Florida as well. Mel Miller passed away several years ago. Steve Fredericks retired from Philly sports talk radio a few years back. The years pass so quickly!

Thank you and best wishes for continued success!

Jeff Marley

Deeply appreciated
Received: 06/24/2008 @ 12:41pm PST
From: Jose M. Santiago

Mr. Charlie Tuna:

What can I say to you that you have not heard before? I first heard your show back in 1978 while stationed in Okinawa. Back in that little island in the middle of the ocean was this Puerto Rican buck-private, first time out of his own island himself (not much English) a friend let me use his radio. I woke up with your show and went to sleep with it. 30 years later, retired from the ARMY, (and back in my little island) one of the only good things that I can remember and miss about the military was you daily show. Thank you for making my days away from my island a little more comfortable and to put a smile in my face when I need it the most. Muchas Gracias, Mi Amigo!

José M. Santiago
US ARMY Retired
Active Customs and Border Protection Officer
San Juan Puerto Rico

Nice to have you back!
Received: 06/22/2008 @ 12:29pm PST
From: Marsha Swindler, Ph.D.

Glad to hear that you liked my egg trick story, raw to hard boiled in one H-O-T So Cal afternoon!

BTW nice to have you back on the air with the tunes that suit you B-E-S-T, Charlie Tuna! You (and the on-air corporate sponsors at that time) sent me a dozen red roses for our 16th wedding anniversary in 1984. (Thanks for the roses 24 years ago! We celebrate our 40th anniversary this November 30th.) The Vietnam War brought us together at a young age, and here we are still listening to Charlie Tuna, same as way back then! The contest for the roses was to tell a story about “our song;” our song being Dedicated to The One I Love by the Mamas and the Papas. I have a very old cassette tape of that on-air conversation when you asked me to tell you the story. My kids remember it well because they were late to school that morning as we were chatting on the phone!

Westpac 1967, when Jay was on the aircraft carrier CVA-31 Bon Homme Richard in the Tonkin Gulf and I was in Southern California listening to Charlie Tuna on the air, we synchronized the time difference and listened to that very Mamas and Papas tune at the same time.

Fun times listening to you again on the weekends when we are in town! If I miss your weekend shows I check out The Tuna Can to catch up. You keep me laughing with your wit and insight. Another coincidence I just realized when I read your bio: I did not know that you started KROQ. Since you are not the morning DJ anywhere anymore, I got hooked on the KROQ Kevin and Bean Show [Sorry ;-( Charlie.], when our daughter Amy interned there in 1992-93. The guys would occasionally put Amy on-air, especially when she would accidentally slam doors in the control room in the early morning hours before 6 a.m.

If you EVER go back to mornings I am with you (Why, at this age, would we EVER volunteer to work at that hour anymore????), but shhhhh don’t tell Kevin and Bean! They keep me current with today’s hits, but my first love is the 60s music . . . Here is my juke box with my own collection of 45s . . . Again, SOOOOO nice to have you back, and this tune by the Beach Boys, Warmth of the Sun—WOW—such great summer memories!
~ Dr M



(NOTE TO LISTENERS AND READERS: Marsha's original note and pictures of her egg trick can be seen in the Monday, June 23rd "NEWS" link.)

Hi
Received: 06/22/2008 @ 12:08pm PST
From: Secret Admirer

HI CHARLIE, ITS ME. I AM ONE OF YOUR BIGGEST FANS AND I HAVE A BIG CRUSH ON YOU. I THINK YOUR VOICE IS HOT. I ALWAYS TAKE YOUR PICTURE WITH ME EVERYWHERE I GO. SOME OF MY FRIENDS THINK YOU'RE MY BOYFRIEND.

FROM YOUR SECRET ADMIRER

Thanks
Received: 06/21/2008 @ 11:30pm PST
From: Doug Reuteler and Stephen Shaff

Charlie:

Just a quick note to let you know how much we enjoy you weekends on K-EARTH 101.

We both go back to the Boss Jock KHJ days of the 60s.

Keep playing that great music and we'll keep listening.

Doug Reuteler and Stephen Shaff

Saturday Show
Received: 06/21/2008 @ 10:52am PST
From: Pete Cassidy

Charlie,

Great show today, especially the Tim Russert reflections. Next Saturday is the 10th reunion of the Notre Dame Class of 1998. I was wondering if Bryan will be going. I hope all is well. I am still teaching at ND with no plans of retiring. Let's hope for a resurgence of the Nebraska football team --- very good chance --- and the Notre Dame football team
--- not as likely.

Have a great day,

Pete Cassidy

Fan
Received: 06/20/2008 @ 7:03pm PST
From: Dan Benz

Hi, Charlie, I Iistened to you on KHJ, back in the early 70's, that was the only station I could get in San Diego, that you were on. I listened to you every morning on the school bus when you were on KCBQ, They had you on every morning. You have a very good voice, I listened to you mostly when you did afternoons on KHJ. and mornings on KCBQ.

Could you please do a Shout-out for me? on Saturday June 21st. Dan Benz, San Diego
I will be listening to your full show.

moms summer run in hermosa!
Received: 06/20/2008 @ 12:48am PST
From: Joanie from The Three Blonde Moms

Hi! how are you doing? would you like to come down to hermosa three thursdays in summer, and be our special guest host? just announce us up front, do your own thing, etc etc? we'd love to have you! pls let me know and I'll let them know. hope to see you soon, you sound great as always!! :) joanie

http://www.3blondemoms.com/ has all updates re show, biz and dates. thanks

OH NO...OH YES
Received: 06/19/2008 @ 7:31pm PST
From: Marie Masson

I'll be coming to LA on June 22, 2008 and leaving June 29, 2008. So, I can come to the LA convention center and get free stuff from you after your radio show on June 28, 2008.

My daughter and I are coming and will be on vacation. She was born in California.
See you then. Aloha.

Maria

Charlie Tuna News
Received: 06/18/2008 @ 1:52pm PST
From: Doug Hooker

Good Morning Charlie,

So sorry about the Lakers. They worked hard...maybe next year,

I enjoyed your news section from today's Charlie Tuna News.

The "You could hear a pin drop", section was really neat. But, the link back to the sixties was really wonderful. I don't believe I have seen a flashback to the sixties.put together so well as this one.

Thanks so much for all the hard work you put into your website.

It's a Joy,

Doug

Where Can I See You Next?
Received: 06/17/2008 @ 11:55am PST
From: Leslie Benevides

Charlie,

Missed you at the boat show last week, when's your next appearance where we can say hi to you in person?

Just wanted to tell you that I have 4 radios and they are all set on Krth. Love the music and thanks a million for your humor. If I'm ever having a bad weekend, you always pick me up with your enthusiasm and fun.

A true listener,

Leslie

(NOTE TO LESLIE: My next appearance is Saturday, June 26th, at the L.A. Convention Center for the Home Show. I'll be there right after my radio show from 2:30 to 3:30. Please stop by and say hi. We always have plenty of free stuff to give away. And if you can't make that, join me on the 4th of July at Warner Park in Woodland Hills for the biggest free fireworks and entertainment show anywhere. I'll be emceeing the event which starts at 6 with fireworks at 9. Music, entertainment and and even an Air Force flyover at this show which L.A. City Councilman Dennis Zine sponsors every year.)

Keep Up The Great Work
Received: 06/17/2008 @ 10:01am PST
From: Bonnie Martin

I'm a big fan of yours & I always listen to you on the weekends, even though it's the first time I'm e-mailing. I love the music, and your personality. I even voted for you in the radio hall of fame. Thank you Thank you Thank you for playing the great music, and just being you! Hope you have a nice day. Bonnie

Eve of Destruction-Barry McGuire
Received: 06/16/2008 @ 5:19pm PST
From: Terry Roland

Hi Charlie, I'm a long time listener. Barry McGuire's been out playing live. He'll be in town for a few dates this summer.

He's playing this Saturday evening in Claremont with John York of The Byrds. His website that supports his show is a review of his experiences in the 60's with The Lovin' Spoonful, Mama's and Papa's and many others. http://www.trippinthesixties.com/about.html

Thanks much!

Terry

Welcome Back
Received: 06/15/2008 @ 3:20pm PST
From: Bob Goodsell

Charlie,

On this Father's Day it was great to hear that special voice on my radio. It is great to have you back on the air if only for a few hours a week. As a fellow resident of the Valley I would love to meet you some day. If we meet, lunch is on me. As I celebrate my 50th birthday this month I am glad that at least one program director was smart enough to bring the best back to our airwaves. Keep up the great work and a special Father's Day wish for you today. Thanks for sharing your talent again with us all hear in Los Angeles. All the listener's of KEARTH are thankful that you are back with us.

Bob Goodsell
R&M Financial Services

Hi..
Received: 06/14/2008 @ 10:03am PST
From: Nader

Great show, as always..
Don’t know if you use have access to this e-mail at K-Earth, I couldn’t find your station’s e-mail anywhere..
Anyway I am a faraway old listener and for Father’s Day, I have a request, if you please, to my Father (Ramez) and all the Fathers who passed away, Living Years (by Mike and the Mechanics) if it is not considered new…

Thanks in advance,

Nader

Tuna Club?
Received: 06/13/2008 @ 6:25pm PST
From: Angel Sanchez

Hey Charlie,

I didn't know you had a club too! My friends and I spotted this sign when we were showing some out of town visitors around the area. How do we sign up and when do you have your meetings:)

Angela

No Respect
Received: 06/13/2008 @ 11:53am PST
From: Joel Smith

Hey Tuna---it’s Jet Ranger Joel, how the hell are you. Saw this article on the MSN home page. These people got no respect at all “ooh I’ll tell you”



Sorry, Charlie! Tuna statue filleted - http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25130298/?GT1=43001

Talk to you soon.
Joel

Piggy Bank
Received: 06/12/2008 @ 10:57am PST
From: Edna Montez

Look at my piggy bank after I bought gas today.

Marina Del Rey
Received: 06/11/2008 @ 7:29pm PST
From: Lorraine Kirby

Charlie,
I tried to convince my boss that the office needed a "field trip" and that we should go see you and the Marina del Rey Boat Show.......but....no. Wish we could.

Lorraine from Anaheim

You won't believe this!
Received: 06/10/2008 @ 6:08pm PST
From: Mike Mitchell

I enjoy listening to you on the web. I first listened to you when you were still an "up-n-comer" and got your first "BIG GIG" as part of the "KOMA Crew" in OKC. I liked you then, I like you now.

Did you go from KOMA to KHJ / KRTH?

When did you first arrive at KHJ? And have you stayed there since or have you been somewhere else and then back there?

You're a pro Charlie, and I will continue to listen to ya!

GO! GO!! GO!!!

Mike Mitchell

Tulsa, OK

NOTE TO MIKE: KOMA in Oklahoma City was indeed my first BIG station, after my start at age 16 on KGFW in my hometown of Kearney, Nebraska, then a year in Wichita at KLEO, KOMA, WMEX in Boston for 9 months and then the offer from 93/KHJ in L.A. Since KHJ, there have been 15 other stations in L.A. that I've done a morning show on, including a brief year back to KHJ in 1977, after leaving in 1972 to start KROQ and 3 years later, becoming the PD and morning man at KIIS AM & FM. If you scroll back to some of my early "NEWS" links and "TALKBACK" replies, you'll find out even more info.

Alexander
Received: 06/10/2008 @ 10:53am PST
From: Pat Barker

GOOD MORNING CHARLIE!

Just wanted to let you know that yesterday Alexander had 7 episodes, and today, Anna reports that he as started off the day with six mild ones. If he keeps going like this we may not need that Earthquake Drill in November!

Have a great day. You sounded fantastic this weekend, As Always!

Say Hi to the Family!
Pat

NOTE TO READERS AND LISTENERS: For those who don't know, Alexander is this earthquake predicting cat who gets seizure episodes everytime his sixth sense feels any large global or local significant earthquake activity will occur before it happens. The cat has been astonishingly accurate. Later, after this email on Tuesday, Reno had a very big swarm of earthquakes that shook the region. Coincidence?

Days of Old
Received: 06/09/2008 @ 6:21pm PST
From: Donna Cunningham

Hi Charlie,

I am a devoted fan of 93 KHJ, of you and The Real Don Steele, who I grew up listening to. I moved to Ohio some 30 years ago and miss my old radio station terribly and of course my favorite DJ’s. I wish you long success and I miss you, LA, and Canoga Park especially.

Donna Cunningham, Akron, Ohio

Hello former AYSO official
Received: 06/09/2008 @ 1:34pm PST
From: Howard Levine

Hello Charlie:

I too was an AYSO Referee for 10 years and often saw you at Balboa Park. At the time I was at Region 29 or 71.

I have been listening to you on KHJ and now on KRTH.

I am no longer with AYSO but with a larger organization, United States Coast Guard Auxiliary.

We hold our monthly meeting at the new fire station on Balboa, just south of Devonshire. It is on the 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00. if you are interested in Boating and want to be part of a great organization, please join us.

Howard Levine