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Kansas City Radio Legend Mike Murphy Dies of Stroke
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(3/10/2011 2:48:57 PM) Flag as inappropriate content
His extraordinary humor was in the vein of Bob & Ray - innocent, silly, intelligent and original. He had a profound effect on my life, from the sheer delight of listening to him, especially in the 70's & 80's, to actually entering radio for a time. (I had coffee with him one morning to talk to discuss that.) I loved this man. I loved how happy he made me, particularly in times when i wasn't generally happy otherwise. He was a world-class entertainer, and we had him all to ourselves in KC.
I loved calling Mike to add a thought or two to the discussion with various experts he had on the show. He was so easy to talk to and had such a love of life and the people of Kansas City.
I wanted to be a newscaster because of listening to Mike Murphy as a teenager. Didn't happen but he gave a shy girl the courage to at least try in am era when woman just didn't report the news.
It's everyone's loss when a legend passes - especially one that was even greater than any amount of praise one man could ever achieve in only one lifetime.
Rest in peace- Mr. Mike Murphy - prayers to family and friends.
Kansas City has lost a great guy. RIP
What a great guy who will be sadly missed. I so enjoyed listening to and knowing Murphy through the years. From his run at KMBZ with Mother Merz, to his brief exodus to St. Louis, to his launch of KFIX, and the long run at KCMO.
Parades, Pizza Joints, Saturday Shows at Crown Center, Cattle Drives, UFO's... A true talent, great showman, and a good man. Rest in peace Mike.
I met Mike on a flight going somewhere about 20 years ago. Class act...nice guy. I'm sorry to hear of KC's loss. My condolences to his family and friends.
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(3/10/2011 2:48:57 PM) Flag as inappropriate content
His extraordinary humor was in the vein of Bob & Ray - innocent, silly, intelligent and original. He had a profound effect on my life, from the sheer delight of listening to him, especially in the 70's & 80's, to actually entering radio for a time. (I had coffee with him one morning to talk to discuss that.) I loved this man. I loved how happy he made me, particularly in times when i wasn't generally happy otherwise. He was a world-class entertainer, and we had him all to ourselves in KC.
- John Lewis
(3/10/2011 9:51:38 AM) Flag as inappropriate contentI loved calling Mike to add a thought or two to the discussion with various experts he had on the show. He was so easy to talk to and had such a love of life and the people of Kansas City.
- Marcia Snyder
(3/10/2011 8:46:23 AM) Flag as inappropriate contentI wanted to be a newscaster because of listening to Mike Murphy as a teenager. Didn't happen but he gave a shy girl the courage to at least try in am era when woman just didn't report the news.
It's everyone's loss when a legend passes - especially one that was even greater than any amount of praise one man could ever achieve in only one lifetime.
Rest in peace- Mr. Mike Murphy - prayers to family and friends.
- Carol
(3/10/2011 8:17:46 AM) Flag as inappropriate contentKansas City has lost a great guy. RIP
- Susan Kohlmeyer
(3/10/2011 7:28:59 AM) Flag as inappropriate contentWhat a great guy who will be sadly missed. I so enjoyed listening to and knowing Murphy through the years. From his run at KMBZ with Mother Merz, to his brief exodus to St. Louis, to his launch of KFIX, and the long run at KCMO.
Parades, Pizza Joints, Saturday Shows at Crown Center, Cattle Drives, UFO's... A true talent, great showman, and a good man. Rest in peace Mike.
- MoonPie Marty
(3/10/2011 5:24:48 AM) Flag as inappropriate contentI met Mike on a flight going somewhere about 20 years ago. Class act...nice guy. I'm sorry to hear of KC's loss. My condolences to his family and friends.
- Guy Phillips
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