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3 Old WAXY-FM Commercials Plus Commentary by Tom Caminiti (March 5, 2007).... Three old WAXY-FM TV commercials from the early 1980s -- featuring Greg Budell, Randy Thomas, Rick Shaw, and others -- have just surfaced on YouTube. For your enjoyment, here they are.... along with some background by Tom Caminiti, The Tall Italian, who was also at WAXY-FM back then, a quarter of a century ago. Caminiti, best remembered for his ten years at WMXJ, is now a mobile deejay for Tall Italian Productions, Also included below are links to more info about WAXY-FM veterans Greg Budell and Rick Shaw. They're not just TV commercials, either. They're more like mini-movies. They sure don't make creative promos like that any more! Enjoy the flashback!
Tom Caminiti Remembers WAXY-FM These three commercials bring back some great memories! I worked at WAXY-106FM from 1980 - 1984. That was my first radio job and I worked with the likes of Kenny Lee, Randy Thomas, Greg Budell and my first Program Director, The Legend himself, Rick Shaw! I started out as a phone researcher, then was a board operator, evolved to doing news overnight and eventually got my first break on the air as a DJ! You talk about learning from the very best! It got no better than that! Greg had the best morning show in the market. Always fresh, innovative, very original and funny. Characters like Mrs. Cleaver, The Weather Fairy, Mr. Friendly, etc., Nuclear Sports with Jeff Chase, Don Agony with traffic and Uncle Walter gave the forecast on a daily basis. They all worked so well together. Creativity was what that show was all about! I have many, many stories and I wouldn't trade them for the world. What a way to get started into radio!!! Randy Thomas was always very smooth and encouraging. She had a very popular midday show and I learned a lot from her. I was out in LA back in the early 90's and she was on the radio out there. I looked her up and we met up for lunch. She has been the announcer for the Academy Awards, the Tony Awards and various other Big time voice over gigs including "Hooked On Phonics." She currently has a recording studio in SW Florida. I e-mailed her these videos and she wrote back that she showed them to her daughter and they both loved it and had a good laugh. Rick Shaw the south Florida radio legend was my first Program Director. I was shy and unsure of myself the first few weeks at the station. I remember passing by the studio, looking in and Rick waved to me to come inside the studio. I walked in and he introduced himself and starting explaining all about the mixing board. He mentioned it's like flying a 747 at first, but before you know it, you'll know what everything does. It was intimidating at the beginning, but he was right! Rick taught me so much about running a tight show, talking up the ramps of songs and just having fun on the air! That whole experience was about learning to do radio in the most professional way and taking pride in what you do! They were the very best as far as teachers and I feel very lucky that I got my start with these incredible talents. I was very proud to have been a small part of WAXY-106 and walk amongst such giants! Tom Caminiti "The Tall Italian" Florida Jazz Info
	"Greg Budell Conducts The Morning Show On WAXY 106" Commercial With Uncle Walter and Don Agony
	Gred Budell - Randy Thomas - Rick Shaw WAXY Commercial (Includes WAXY's Famous Black Box)
	Greg Budell - Randy Thomas - Rick Shaw Old Movie Clips Black & White WAXY Commercial
	More From South Florida Radio History More By And About Greg Budell: Yes, Greg Budell's Alive And Still Kicking, part of December 2004 Radio News BACK ISSUES OF SOUTH FLORIDA RADIO NEWS Parton Me!, Greg Budell's funny story about when he emceed for Dolly Parton at the Dade County Youth Fair in 1982, right after an overdose of ExLax! Greg Budell's Back at WJNA, part of May 2006 Radio News O-Bitchuary, Greg Budell's funny but fatalistic commentary shortly before spinal surgery More By And About Rick Shaw: Rick Shaw Remembers WQAM Tiger Radio, Rick's article from the magazine of the South Florida Historical Museum Rick Shaw Celebrates 50th Anniversary on Radio, part of July 2006 Radio News Rick Shaw To Retire in 2007, part of December 2006 Radio News

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