H8S 4 LIFE Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 I didn't see this mentioned anywhere else, but Houston is about to lose another one of its longtime heritage radio stations. KCOH-AM, the first radio station in Houston to target the African-American community will transfer ownership from KCOH, Inc. to Paraclete Church Ministries, a Catholic ministry, for $8.75 million dollars. It will presumably be formatted as a Catholic based religious station. I am sad to see longtime personalities such as Wash Allen, Ralph Cooper, and Skipper Lee Frazier out of work, and another one of the original heritage radio stations lost. What are your cherished memories of KCOH? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heights2Bastrop Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 I never listened to KCOH, but I always loved to hear Skipper Lee speak. Hate to see Houston lose a true institution, but I know it was inevitable. Even though I no longer listened to it, I was sad to see KILT AM change formats. I grew up on KILT. I heard about Buddy Holley’s death listening to KILT. But the memories will always be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLWM8609 Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 I didn't see this mentioned anywhere else, but Houston is about to lose another one of its longtime heritage radio stations. KCOH-AM, the first radio station in Houston to target the African-American community will transfer ownership from KCOH, Inc. to Paraclete Church Ministries, a Catholic ministry, for $8.75 million dollars. It will presumably be formatted as a Catholic based religious station. I am sad to see longtime personalities such as Wash Allen, Ralph Cooper, and Skipper Lee Frazier out of work, and another one of the original heritage radio stations lost. What are your cherished memories of KCOH?Skipper Lee Frazier hasn't been on KCOH in a while. He's on KWWJ-AM 1360. He hosts a gospel radio show from the 2nd floor of his funeral home on the South Loop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H8S 4 LIFE Posted August 28, 2009 Author Share Posted August 28, 2009 Skipper Lee Frazier hasn't been on KCOH in a while. He's on KWWJ-AM 1360. He hosts a gospel radio show from the 2nd floor of his funeral home on the South Loop.You are right. He is on KWWJ, and I believe has a show on KYOK as well. Hopefully, there will be a reunion of sorts for the old personalities before KCOH signs off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 It's sad when any radio station goes from local content and personalities to (presumably) satellite-delivered programming. The fact that KCOH was able to hold on this long is something of a miracle, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucesw Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 KCOH became the first Black owned station in Texas in September, 1953, after 5+ years as a 'Good Music' station. Robert C. Meeker led a group of local investors in the purchase. I have never been able to find out anything about Meeker; if anyone can provide any information I would appreciate it.My recent post on the flip on my blog (scroll down). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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