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Borderblaster1570 @bradlovett.bsky.social

That’s something that still would’ve been said back then.

aug 30, 2025, 4:59 pm • 4 0

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Kathleen Ryan @kat8888.bsky.social

Yeah… I remember, for sure. But it’s still a little jarring to hear!

aug 30, 2025, 5:01 pm • 3 0 • view
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Mavis @mavisr.bsky.social

Also - Casey was considered dorky and outdated even back then. #AT40

aug 30, 2025, 5:13 pm • 5 0 • view
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Borderblaster1570 @bradlovett.bsky.social

Those affiliate stations had to sell advertising to the old owner of the Western Auto franchise, so he couldn't be too hip,

aug 30, 2025, 7:12 pm • 2 0 • view
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Mavis @mavisr.bsky.social

I think it would have been outdated in the NYC area. Even in 1970.

aug 30, 2025, 5:04 pm • 3 0 • view
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Bill Scheft @billscheft.bsky.social

I don't know .... the United Negro College Fund PSAs were still all over the tube. #AT40

aug 30, 2025, 5:06 pm • 7 0 • view
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Mavis @mavisr.bsky.social

Those hung around for a long time.

aug 30, 2025, 5:07 pm • 1 0 • view
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Mavis @mavisr.bsky.social

But I think that was accepted because it had been the name for a very long time.

aug 30, 2025, 5:09 pm • 0 0 • view
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Bill Scheft @billscheft.bsky.social

Sure....like the C in NAACP.

aug 30, 2025, 5:14 pm • 3 0 • view