TV-14 2022 01:44:40 Documentary Urban Documentary

The Greatest Radio Station In The World

"A fun filled documentary that tells the unique 60-year history of WPKN in Bridgeport, CT, through in-depth interviews and extraordinary film footage."

Director Cob Carlson

Cast Harry Minot, Steve di Costanzo, Lisa Sahulka, Binnie Klein, Chris Frantz, Joe Celli, Rod Richardson, Jim Motavalli, Ebong Udoma, Tess Sandler

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Synopsis

"The Greatest Radio Station in the World" is a new fun documentary film about free form radio station WPKN, in Bridgeport, CT. It began as the University of Bridgeport's college radio station in 1963. It evolved into a listener supported, community radio station by 1989. Only two paid staffers...the G.M. is full-time, and the Operations Manager is part-time. All of the Programmers are volunteers.

Keywords

#radio #independent radio #free form radio #community based radio #listener supported radio #89.5 #FM #Bridgeport #Between the Lines #All Mixed Up #Chris Frantz #Seaside Park #University of Bridgeport #Fairfield Avenue #Blues #Jazz #Reggae #Rock 'n Roll #Funk #Punk #Alternative Radio #Live Music #Public Affairs #Music Mash #Bijou Square #Vinyl #DJs