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Starr Talk With Sonny Starr
 
The Radio Show

Don't miss Starr Talk Every Sunday at 9 pm live from Eugene Oregon on KKNX Solid Gold Radio 84 AM and worldwide on the internet. Classic movie fan? Classic music fan? This program is for you. you will have a chance to interact with many other fans. Share your favorite film or movie moment.  Meet others like you who enjoy the escape, If just for a moment, with a great classic film or a favorite classic record.  In such times, a simple scene in a film or a song, can take us back to a moment in time. Our lives our built around such moments.  Our memories are linked to the simple things around us.   The films we watch and music we listen to are true emotional  links in all our lives.

Our Studio head Sonny Starr will play host to some of the biggest legends in Hollywood. That's right!  Each week you will have a chance to meet some of the greatest names in the Entertainment business.  Plus, there will be contests and giveaway's. Sonny will also share some fascinating insights. Of course the phones will be open to you to. You will have a chance to add your own thoughts and interact with others. Mark it down and tell your friends. "Starr Talk" airs every Sunday at 9 pm on KKNX and worldwide on the internet.  Make plans to be with us. 


John Brambora, Starr Talks engineer, will add his two cent during each show.  John and Sonny have great on air chemistry and have a long history in radio together.  They worked College basketball together and Co-hosted a very popular live call in program. They have also worked Live remotes and have made a number of public appearances 



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Listener Feedback

Feel free to send us your feedback. Do you like the show? Do you want to ask a question? Maybe you would like to add a cool fact. Whatever the case may be, Please send us your comments by using our Contact Link.  We will try to read your comments on the air!  


Listen To Starr Talk

There are two ways to enjoy the show. Tune in live every Sunday at 9 pm Western time, on KKNX Solid Gold Radio 84 AM. Or live on the internet at: www.radio84.com    

Classic movie fans?  You now have a home!  Be part of the family every Sunday night at 9 pm, Live from the West Coast. It promises to be a fun filled hour.   

    


Meet This Weeks Guest

July 6th 2008

Richie Furay of Buffalo Springfield will be our guest. This incredible group set a standard for the Rock sound of the 1960s. Their Smash hit, “For What It’s Worth” became the anthem of the anti-war movement. Richie will walk us through his years with Buffalo Springfield and beyond.


July 13th 2008

Ray Walker of the Jordanaires will be with us as we pay tribute to Rick Nelson. Ray Walker and the Jordanairs were part of Rick’s band from the very beginning through the Early 1970s. That's when he formed the Stone Canyon Band. They performed on every hit single except “Garden Party”. This will be a wonderful musical Journey.


July 20th 2008

Legendary Special Effects Master, Ray Harryhausen with be with us. He is also a producer writer and director His Film credits include:The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms, It, The 7th Voyage of Sinbad, Mysterious Island, Jason And The Argonauts, One Million Years B.C., Earth vs. The Flying Saucers, The Three Worlds Of Gulliver, Clash Of The Titans and many more. This will be an historic walk through cinema History.


July 27th 2008

Television Star Barry Williams will be are guest. Ok Brady Bunch Fans. You asked for it and we have listened. Join us for our Brady bunch Tribute! This promises to be a fun filled program. Barry is a wonderful guy and he is loaded with interesting stories from behind the scenes. Join us for Brady Mania week!



Starr Talk Archives!

All of our Archived programs are now available to you! They are Free!  S&H is only $5.00.  They are a lasting part of Hollywood history. Wonderful stories from the legendary entertainers who lived them. This is the perfect gift for any classic film or music fan. Each program Runs 51.00 min.

Send Check, Money order, Or cash to: Sonny Starr/Sun Star Studios 2205 Debra Dr. Springfield Or. 97477.

The following is a list of available Programs:

1)
Oct. 7th 2007:
Guest: Mickey Rooney. 
2)
Oct. 14th 2007:
Elvis tribute Part 1
Guest: Ray Walker of the Jordanaires.
3)
Oct. 21st 2007:
Elvis tribute part 2
Guest: Gordon Stoker of the Jordanaires.
4)
Oct. 28th 2007:
Guest: Debbie Reynolds/David Martin
5)
Nov. 4th 2007:
Guest: Bruce Crawford-film historian.
6)
Nov. 11th 2007:
Guest: Andy Williams
7)
Nov. 18th:
Guest: Beverly Garland 
8)
Nov. 25th 2007:
Bob Hope tribute Guest: Martha Bolton
9)
Dec. 2nd 2007:
Guest: Pat Boone/Bruce Crawford
10)
Dec. 9th 2007:
Guest: Pearl Harbor Tribute Guest: Denver Greer
11)
Dec. 16th 2007
Guest: Terry Moore
12)
Dec. 23rd 2007
Christmas program. Guest: Karolyn Grimes. 
13)
Dec. 30th 2007
Guest: Frankie Avalon
14) Jan. 6th 2007
Bernard Herrmann tribute. Guest: Anna Bonn, John Morgan, and William T. Stromberg.
15) Jan. 13th 2007
John Wayne tribute. Guest: A.C. Lyles.
16)
Jan. 20th 2008
Guest: Davy Jones.
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17) Jan. 27th 2008
Guest: Margaret O'Brien.
18) Feb. 3rd 2008
Guest: Pat Boone
19)
Feb. 10th 2008
Guest: Jane Russell
20)
Feb. 17th 2008
Guest: Dean Torrence
21)
Feb. 24th 2008
Guest: Fred Foy
22)
March 2nd 2008
Wizard Of Oz tribute. Guest: Jerry Maren.
23)
March 9th 2008
Guest: Steven Bogart.  
24)
March 16th 2008
Guest: James Arness
25)
 March 23rd 2008
 Elvis tribute part #1. Guest: Ace Collins 
26)
March 30th 2008
 Elvis tribute part #2. Guest: Ace Collins
27)
April 6th 2008
Guest: Tony Orlando
28)
April 13th 2008
Guest: Paul Petersen
29)
April 20th 2008
Guest: Shirley Jones
30)
April 27th 2008
Guest: Mary McDonough
31)
May 11th 2008
Charlton Heston tribute. Guest: Bruce Crawford
32)
May 18th 2008
 Little House On The Prairie tribute. Guest: Alison Arngrim.
 
33)
May 25th 2008
Jean Harlow Tribute. Guest: Ace Collins.
34)
June 1st 2008
      Guest: Tony Dow
35)
June 8th 2008
Guest: Dick Van Patten
36)
June 15th 2008
Sammy Davis Jr. tribute. Guest: Altovise Gore Davis
37)
June 22nd 2008
Ronald Reagan tribute. Guest: AC Lyles
38)
June 29th 2008
Guest: Kathy Garver

 


Meet Sonny Starr-

After joining the Army reserves, Sonny went to College to earn a degree in the field of Communications. At the same time he worked part time at a new radio station in Winston and the top 40 station, KRSB in Roseburg. During the week he would travel back to Eugene to attend school.

In 1987, after graduating, Sonny joined KORE radio. It was the first station in Oregon's 2nd market, founded in 1927. He was hired at first for his background in basketball. He had worked as the play by play announcer for the local high school at his previous position. Sonny began working a board shift. Later he became the announcer for NWCC basketball. In 1989 Sonny began hosting the radio program 'Bookreview'. He had the honor of meeting some of the top authors around the country. He later went on to become Program Director at KORE.                                                                    

In 1988 Sonny married his wonderful wife Michele. She had just moved up from California. The two were a perfect fit. In 1989 they had their first child, Jennifer . In 1992 their 2nd daughter came along, Little Laurie. Two years later Stephanie was added. Finally in 1999 Shawn was born.  

In 1999 Sonny's name was suggested to network executives with the national, Family Radio Network, about becoming Operations Manager at KQFE. Part of the national network. They sent a representative up from California and signed Sonny on the spot. His agreement with Family Radio included hosting a Radio program on the network called, (For the Record).

Sonny is currently Program Director at KORE and has hosted the popular radio program, (Book Review) for 17 years. He remains Operations Manager at KQFE and continues to host the program, (For The Record). He has had the honor of interviewing some wonderful people over the years. Sonny is now the manager of KYOR in Newport and has been appointed as Area Representative for the international radio network, Family Radio.  

Sonny also serves as Vice-President on the Board of Directors at Support Christian Broadcasting. In addition to hosting his new national talk show, "Starr Talk", Sonny now writes a column for the Springfield Beacon called "Classic Hollywood At A Glance." Finally Sonny is the Studio Head of Sun Star Studios, a working studio which produces (For the Record), on the Family Radio Network. Sun Star's Focus is Classic Hollywood. They produce Sun Star At the Movies, a monthly movie review on Classic films, Plus many other features regarding Classic movies. Sonny is personal friends with many key figures in the film industry, Including the legendary Paramount Pictures executive and producer, A.C. Lyles.


Meet John Brambora-
John Brambora was born in the late 50's in Springfield, Oregon. He was the third in line of four boys. His parents moved to Grants Pass, Oregon were he grew up and went to high school.

After several years of various careers he finally decided to use his resonant voice for Radio Broadcasting. While in college he met his soon to be wife Carmen, who was also studying for a Broadcasting career. Together they had two children, Amanda and Johnnie.

He worked for KORE radio in Springfield for 10 years doing various on-air jobs. John interviewed hundreds of Christian authors during his time at the station. He currently resides in Eugene, Oregon with his family, as a small business owner.



Sun Star would like the thank Legend Films for their sponsorship of "Starr Talk with Sonny Starr." Legend is the leader in film restoration and colorization technology. They have partnered with all the major Hollywood studios in restoring and updating your favorite Classic films. Check out Legend Films wonderful web site for all the latest news and a the list of films available to you!

 

 


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