Dick Whittington

'Sweet' Dick Whittington, an LA based radio DJ. An article published on page 12 of the 5 Jun 1965 edition of Billboard magazine: "KGIL's Whittington Zany Cat LOS ANGELES - Captain Marvel is just one of the characters imitated by Dick Whittington, 3-7 p.m. air personality for KGIL Radio in the San Fernando Valley. Whittington, a living comic book, has to cue his own records because he's "the only one who knows where I'm going." His off-beat, satirical program features such figments of imagination as: Brother Dick, a shouting Southern evangelist who berates listeners to "put your hands on your radio"; Valentine Romero, radio's last voice of romance, and President Bird, a politician bearing a close resemblance to President Johnson. His contests are just as wacky and feature a free chili dog from a local stand as top prize. Proof of his show's popularity? The late Nat King Cole called Whittington from his hospital bed to provide a name Whittington couldn't remember. The two chatted on the phone and then Mrs. Cole called back and the conversation was aired. On Wednesday, April 28, Mrs. Cole and Whittington spent an hour chatting about the late singer's career. Whittington plays current and standard middle-of-the-road records, aiming his program at the 20-45 age bracket whom he believes are a lot more aware and hip than are given credit."