Tribute to 50-year career of Walter "Salty" Brine, who retired in 1992 after 50 years on WPRO-AM in Providence. Clips contained within date back to the 1940's, and include programs and show bits from the '40's through the '80's. Other RI Radio Hall of Fame broadcasters included in this compilation include Larry Kruger, Sherm Strickhouser, John Colletto, Bud Toevs
Repository/Collector:
Cumulus Media
Repository/Collector Type:
Broadcasting Association
City:
East Providence
State:
Rhode Island
Country:
United States
Extent:
1 recording
Content types:
Sounds
Formats:
Reel-to-reel, CD, and Digital file (.MP3)
Historical relevance:
Salty Brine's career included 50 years at one station, WPRO-AM, in Providence. He was also the first formal inductee into the RI Radio Hall of Fame, with the Class of 2008. Brine passed away in 2004.