Walt Bodine

Walt Bodine Eulogized As 'Voice Of Everyman'

Laura Ziegler — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 01:01:35 +0000

Walt Bodine “was us,” said Monroe Dodd, a long-time friend and colleague of the legendary newsman, who died last week at 92. Speaking at a packed memorial service this afternoon at Unity Temple on the Plaza, Dodd said Walt had remarkable insights. “He’d toss (them) into the conversation in the form of questions ... they were like firecrackers.”

KC Remembers: A Tribute to Walt Bodine

Suzanne Hogan, Matthew Long-Middleton and Bill Anderson — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:01:01 +0000

Legendary broadcaster Walt Bodine died on Sunday, March 24, at the age of 92. Today on Central Standard, we remember Walt with familiar sounds of regular guests, old friends, and of course, Walt Bodine.

Kansas Citians React To Loss Of Legendary Broadcaster

KCUR — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 05:18:08 +0000

KCUR received many emails, online comments, phone calls, tweets and Facebook comments in the wake of the death of legendary journalist Walt Bodine last Sunday. Bodine was 92, and for 72 years he was a beloved Kansas City mainstay. His journalistic integrity and conversational skills made a huge impact on his listeners and on the Kansas City community.

A memorial service, a celebration of Bodine's amazing life, is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m., Saturday, March 30, 2013, at Unity Temple on the Plaza, 707 W. 47th St., Kansas City, Mo.

Your Memories of Walt Bodine

Bill Anderson and Matthew Long-Middleton — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 17:00:00 +0000

Walt Bodine, legendary Kansas City broadcaster and icon of the city, died Sunday at the age of 92. To celebrate the life and career of Bodine, Central Standard invites his fans, friends and colleagues to call in and share their memories of former Walt Bodine Show host both on and off the air.

Remembering Walt Bodine

Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:49:46 +0000

Today, we're talking about memories of KCUR's Walt Bodine.

Bodine Remembered As Giant Among Broadcasters

Laura Ziegler — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 19:00:58 +0000

Walt Bodine was an aristocrat among newsmen and a friend to the people of Kansas City. The long-time journalist, author and talk show host died early Sunday morning. He was 92.

As a reporter, Walt always got the story, and he usually got it first. He wrote like a poet.

This is how he described Truman’s visit to Kansas City during the 1951 floods:

Legendary Broadcaster Walt Bodine Dies At 92

Laura Ziegler and Frank Morris — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 16:23:56 +0000

Longtime journalist, author and talk show host Walt Bodine died early Sunday morning. He was 92.

Bodine, Brooks Honored By KC Council For Decades Service In Government & Broadcasting

Dan Verbeck — Thu, 03 May 2012 22:35:25 +0000

Two notable Kansas Citians have been honored by resolution in city hall council chambers. Walt Bodine and Alvin Brooks were picked for singular achievements.

Both men were lauded for forms of public service, Brooks for government work and civic anti-crime fighting, Bodine for broadcasting.

The resolution congratulated Alvin Brooks on his 80^th birthday.

The Last Walt Bodine Show

Andrea Silenzi — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:48:58 +0000

Thank you all for joining KCUR this Friday morning at 10 a.m. for the very last Walt Bodine Show, and showing such outstanding support for Walt, and his contributions to local journalism.

Walt was join for the hour by his friends Monroe Dodd, Charles Ferruzza and Russ Simmons. The three have known Walt over the years as regular guests and co-hosts, and will talk with Walt today about his influence in Kansas City.

Requiem For A Heavyweight

Charlie Upchurch — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:17:32 +0000

Walt Bodine's final show has inspired a lot of emotions and fond farewells, including this haiku from longtime listener Greg Hack.

A Celebration Of Walt Bodine's Illustrious Career

Laura Ziegler — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:51:11 +0000

A colorful era in the world of local media ends this week. Walt Bodine retires after a more than 7 decades in the business.

Marilyn Maye's Song For Walt Bodine

Andrea Silenzi — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:58:10 +0000

Thank you all for joining KCUR this Friday morning at 10 a.m. for the very last Walt Bodine Show, and showing such outstanding support for Walt, and his contributions to local journalism.

One More Broadcast For A Living Legend

KCUR — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:00:00 +0000

The final Walt Bodine Show was heard Friday, April 27th, celebrating 72 years of originality and honesty across print, TV and radio platforms, as pioneering journalist Walt Bodine retires from KCUR.

Walt Bodine Special: Walt And The Lion

Andrea Silenzi — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 21:53:48 +0000

After 72 years as a broadcaster, at the age of 91, Walt Bodine is heading into full retirement. The end of an era approaches; the very last Walt Bodine Show will take place this Friday. What can anyone say to that?

Walt Bodine Special: The Documentary

Charlie Upchurch — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:51:00 +0000

Join us Thursday morning at 10, as Charles Ferruzza presents an audio documentary about Walt Bodine.