American Top 40 June 14, 2014

[dth1971]

I wonder if next weekend or the following weekend Ryan Seacrest will make mention of original AT40 host Casey Kasem's passing.

[Libra]

I assume he'll at least make mention of it - even if a significant portion of the audience won't know who he is (outside of the recent unfortunate headlines), I sincerely doubt it'll go completely unmentioned.

Oddly enough, they'd probably have the time to factor a tribute into next weekend's show if they intend to go with something more substantial. I'd say it's a near-certainty that it would be next weekend as well - never mind just how significant this is anyway, Ed Sheeran's hosting the one after.

[Cerebro]

AT40.com, currently, has a "Remembering Casey Kasem" tribute page front and center. Ryan has made mention of several other celebrity passings in recent years (including another icon of his, Dick Clark). He'll, most certainly, have some sort of tribute to Casey in next weekend's show.

[jjose712]

I didn't know Casey died.
I still remember fondly listening the show during the 90's. Rest in peace

[jasonharper2004]

kiis play"Remembering a legend and keep reaching for the stars during at 40 just now b4 entering no #5 song

[Cerebro]

Jun 15, 2014 13:34:25 GMT -5 Cerebro said:

AT40.com, currently, has a "Remembering Casey Kasem" tribute page front and center. Ryan has made mention of several other celebrity passings in recent years (including another icon of his, Dick Clark). He'll, most certainly, have some sort of tribute to Casey in next weekend's show.

And, as if on cue, All Access reports that that, will indeed, be the case:

American Top 40 Will Honor Casey Kasem With On-Air, Online Tribute Next Weekend
June 15, 2014 at 10:13 AM (PT)

With worldwide mourning over the loss of CASEY KASEM, AMERICAN TOP 40 WITH RYAN SEACREST honors the program's creator with a special on-air and online tribute.

Next weekend, JUNE 21 and 22, the internationally syndicated program will be dedicated to the "King Of Countdowns," featuring major moments from KASEM's nearly 40 years behind the AT40 mic. From the first time he introduced music superstars MICHAEL JACKSON and BRITNEY SPEARS, to the first No.1 he ever introduced - "Mama Told Me Not to Come" by Three Dog Night, listeners will be treated to KASEM's signature long-distance dedications and stories behind the songs and artists that made AT40 one of the most popular syndicated radio shows around the world.

A special tribute has been launched on www.AT40.com where fans can hear classic AT40 highlights featuring KASEM and view photos of the Radio Hall Of Famer throughout his career. Fans are also encouraged to visit the site and share their favorite AT40 memories, as well as personal messages about KASEM. In addition, iHEARTRADIO is saluting the career of KASEM by featuring a collection of his most memorable AT40 countdowns from the '70s and '80s. To listen to the 24/7 tribute, please click here.

Current AT40 host RYAN SEACREST noted, "It's a sad day for the broadcasting community and for radio listeners around the world," said RYAN SEACREST. "When I was a kid, I would listen to CASEY KASEM's AT40 show every weekend, and dream about someday becoming a radio DJ. So when decades later I took over his AT40 countdown show, it was a surreal moment. CASEY had a distinctive friendly on-air voice, and he was just as affable and nice if you had the privilege to be in his company. He'll be greatly missed by all of us."

I think I'll plan on recording this one.

[jasonharper2004]

i will too send me urs

[Libra]

Jun 15, 2014 13:54:55 GMT -5 Cerebro said:

And, as if on cue, All Access reports that that, will indeed, be the case:

American Top 40 Will Honor Casey Kasem With On-Air, Online Tribute Next Weekend
June 15, 2014 at 10:13 AM (PT)

With worldwide mourning over the loss of CASEY KASEM, AMERICAN TOP 40 WITH RYAN SEACREST honors the program's creator with a special on-air and online tribute.

Next weekend, JUNE 21 and 22, the internationally syndicated program will be dedicated to the "King Of Countdowns," featuring major moments from KASEM's nearly 40 years behind the AT40 mic. From the first time he introduced music superstars MICHAEL JACKSON and BRITNEY SPEARS, to the first No.1 he ever introduced - "Mama Told Me Not to Come" by Three Dog Night, listeners will be treated to KASEM's signature long-distance dedications and stories behind the songs and artists that made AT40 one of the most popular syndicated radio shows around the world.

A special tribute has been launched on www.AT40.com where fans can hear classic AT40 highlights featuring KASEM and view photos of the Radio Hall Of Famer throughout his career. Fans are also encouraged to visit the site and share their favorite AT40 memories, as well as personal messages about KASEM. In addition, iHEARTRADIO is saluting the career of KASEM by featuring a collection of his most memorable AT40 countdowns from the '70s and '80s. To listen to the 24/7 tribute, please click here.

Current AT40 host RYAN SEACREST noted, "It's a sad day for the broadcasting community and for radio listeners around the world," said RYAN SEACREST. "When I was a kid, I would listen to CASEY KASEM's AT40 show every weekend, and dream about someday becoming a radio DJ. So when decades later I took over his AT40 countdown show, it was a surreal moment. CASEY had a distinctive friendly on-air voice, and he was just as affable and nice if you had the privilege to be in his company. He'll be greatly missed by all of us."

One potential theory for what this could be (offered just a few minutes ago from the AT40 Proboard) is that the regular countdown will still be part of the show, but basically everything else will be dedicated to Casey - clips of Casey, shared memories of him, possibly some interviews offering more memories/stories as well.

[Cerebro]

Jun 15, 2014 16:07:21 GMT -5 Libra said:

Jun 15, 2014 13:54:55 GMT -5 Cerebro said:

And, as if on cue, All Access reports that that, will indeed, be the case:

One potential theory for what this could be (offered just a few minutes ago from the AT40 Proboard) is that the regular countdown will still be part of the show, but basically everything else will be dedicated to Casey - clips of Casey, shared memories of him, possibly some interviews offering more memories/stories as well.

That's, kind of, the impression I got. Given that Casey's declining health has been news for a while, now, it wouldn't surprise me if the production staff started working on some of the material weeks ago so that it would be ready to go when the time came. They could have, potentially, had the basic skeleton of the tribute show mapped out with the allotted chunks of time set aside for editing in the current week's chart as well as, perhaps, other remembrances that would, of course, be impossible to record beforehand.

[richie]

It will be interesting to see what they actually do. I wonder if they included In The End this week
thinking of Casey. He was a father figure to many of us, so it is fitting in a way that he died on
Father's Day. I hope that he will now be at peace, and the family stops all the fighting.
Even though he's been out of the limelight for some time now, this is really hitting me harder than
I expected. The other comments I was going to write about this week's show seem too trivial now. Have a
good week, everyone.

[musiciscool]

I'm looking forward to the tribute to Casey on AT40 next weekend. The memories and the stories will be really nice to hear.

[mkarns]

Jun 12, 2014 19:40:38 GMT -5 Cerebro said:

Ryan mentioned that Ed Sheeran will be guest hosting in two weeks.

So that is, June 28-29? If so, then we get back to back guest hosts, as Jennifer Lopez is on tap for July 4th weekend.

http://instagram.com/p/pWOKYfjtZ5

[richie]

It would be ironic if there were any newcomers this weekend for the Casey tribute
who think Ryan is pretty good, and then don't get to hear him again for 3 weeks, if they
stick around that long.