Celebrating Washington Radio History: Ed Walker, The Joy Boys, and More
Podcaster Stephen Moore recently shared a 45-minute video featuring a visit to the Museum. In the first half, viewers can follow along as Museum Curator Belanger takes Moore on a tour, sharing highlights from our collection and the history represented within the Museum.
The second half features a special interview interview recorded in 1984, with Ed Walker, beloved Washington-area radio personality and the Museum’s first board chair. Walker reflects on his remarkable career in broadcasting, including his role in the early days of WAMU, and shares some wonderful stories about working alongside Willard Scott as the legendary radio duo “The Joy Boys.”
For longtime Washington-area residents and anyone with an interest in radio and broadcasting history, the video offers an entertaining look at the people, personalities, and stories that helped shape local radio.
Click the video below to watch!