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Encyclopedia > Bob and Tom Show

The Bob & Tom Show is a radioshow established by Bob Kevoian and Tom Griswold at radio station WFBQ in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1983. This program is among the highest rated in American radio. Since January, 1995, the show has been syndicated nationally. Radio is the wireless transmission of signals, by modulation of electromagnetic waves with frequencies below those of light. ... Bob Kevoian (born December 2, 1950 in Los Angeles, California) hosts the radioshow The Bob & Tom Show together with his partner, Tom Griswold. ... Tom Griswold (born 1953 in Cleveland, Ohio) hosts the radioshow The Bob & Tom Show together with his partner, Bob Kevoian. ... The Indianapolis skyline Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana. ... State nickname: The Hoosier State Other U.S. States Capital Indianapolis Largest city Indianapolis Governor Mitch Daniels (R) Official languages English Area 94,321 km² (38th)  - Land 92,897 km²  - Water 1,424 km² (1. ... 1983 is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... January is the first month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days. ... 1995 was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... In the entertainment and news industries, syndication is a method of making content available to a range of outlets simultaneously. ...


The show is hosted by, of course, Bob Kevoian, Tom Griswold, and they are joined by Chick McGee who is the sports comentator, and Kristi Lee who is the news anchor. The show is basically a comedy variety show. Each day, there are usually several guests to the show. Also, during the show, there are often pre-recorded comic songs and skits played. Bob Kevoian (born December 2, 1950 in Los Angeles, California) hosts the radioshow The Bob & Tom Show together with his partner, Tom Griswold. ... Tom Griswold (born 1953 in Cleveland, Ohio) hosts the radioshow The Bob & Tom Show together with his partner, Bob Kevoian. ... The legendary Chick McGee may be moody, and some may question his work ethic, but youd be hard pressed to find anyone with better comedic timing or possessing a more dramatic announcer voice. ... Kristi Lee is the longtime News Director of the nationally syndicated Bob & Tom Show, responsible for delivering newscasts of various headlines (which are often made fun of) during the show. ... Comedy is the use of humour in the performing arts. ...


In 1993, 1995, 1997, and 1999 Bob & Tom were recipients of the Marconi Award from the National Association of Broadcasters. Theirs is the only radio program to have been thus recognized four times. 1993 is a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ... 1995 was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1997 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1999 is a common year starting on Friday of the Common Era, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) is the industry group representing the commercial radio stations and television stations of the United States. ...


From 1991 to 1998, Bob & Tom received The Billboard Magazine Radio Personality of the Year award. In 1994 Bob & Tom were named Sagamores of the Wabash, the state of Indiana's highest honor. In 1996 the show was awarded the National Chairman's Citation Award from the Leukemia Society of America. 1991 is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1998 is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ... An example of a Billboard Magazine. ... 1994 was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. ... The Sagamore of the Wabash award was created during the term of Governor Ralph Gates, who served from 1945 to 1949. ... A state is an organized political community occupying a definite territory, having an organized government, and possessing internal and external sovereignty. ... State nickname: The Hoosier State Other U.S. States Capital Indianapolis Largest city Indianapolis Governor Mitch Daniels (R) Official languages English Area 94,321 km² (38th)  - Land 92,897 km²  - Water 1,424 km² (1. ... 1996 is a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ...


They are well known for their charitable work. The 36 albums they have produced since 1986 have generated millions of dollars which they have donated to various local charities. 1986 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


The "Bob & Tom Show" is also known for its racy and raunchy humor, and is often promoted as being "for adults only." Following the Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show controversy in 2004, the potential of increased enforcement of decency standards by the Federal Communications Commission compelled Bob and Tom to stop playing many of their most popular songs and skits. Janet Jackson performs at the Super Bowl XXXVIII Halftime Show. ... The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, created, directed, and empowered by Congressional statute. ...


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