AT40 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Jan 23, 2014 19:25:22 GMT -5
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Post by Shadoe Fan on Jan 23, 2014 19:25:22 GMT -5
This is a rudimentary Frequently Asked Questions page. It by no means covers everything, and I make no guarantee everything is correct. ;-) Input is welcomed.
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AT40 Links:
Important Dates in AT40 History:
What charts did AT40 use during its run?
Which year-end charts did AT40 use during its run?
In late 2000 through 2002, Premiere Radio Networks released classic 1980s shows to radio stations, called American Top 40 Flashback. Originally the full 4 hours, the Flashback shows were quickly reduced to the final 3 hours of the show. Only shows with Casey Kasem as host were aired, limiting the shows to 1980-August 1988. In the final year of the show's run, 1980 and 1981 shows were no longer aired. For a list of shows aired during the series, please see one of these lists: By Original Air Date or by Flashback Air Date
In 2006 Premiere released AT40 shows from the 1970s, followed soon in 2007 by AT40 shows from the 1980s. 1970s shows were originally limited to those who were 3 hours long. Eventually 4 hour 1970s shows were made available with the first hour optional. Only shows hosted by Casey Kasem are usually aired, limiting the shows to 1970 - August 1988. Exceptions were made for when Dick Clark and Gary Owens passed away, when Premiere made the AT40 shows guest hosted by them available. Shows are sometimes paired with alternate options ("B" shows): For the 1970s, 4 hour shows (Oct '78 through Dec '79) and 1970-1972 shows are paired with alternates. For the 1980s shows, 1980-82, and 1988 shows are paired with alternates (Info valid as of May 2020).
Shows aired as part of this series:
1970s: AT40: 1970s Air Date, Original AT40 Air (Chart) Date
1980s: AT40: 1980s Air Date, Original AT40 Air Date
Where can I hear these shows?: AT40: 1970s, AT40: 1980s
Misc:
AT40 Firsts
Site Policy on trading shows:
This is a reminder that it is a violation of this site's rules to offer to buy and/or trade copies of radio shows, "AT40" or otherwise. This is a violation of the original or current copyright holders' rights.
Violations of this rule will result in immediate deletion of the post and banning of any members who create or participate in the conversation.
AT40 Links:
- AT40 Official Site (Ryan Seacrest Era)
- AT40 entry on Wikipedia
- Rob Durkee's AT40 Site
- Pete Battistini's website for his AT40 Books
- Charis Music Group's Cue Sheets for AT40 shows
Walt's Old Radio Shows site(no longer exists)- Shadoe Fan's AT40 Fan Site
Important Dates in AT40 History:
- July 4, 1970 - AT40 debuts, with Casey Kasem as host
- October 7, 1978 - AT40 switches from 3 hours to 4 hours
- August 6, 1988 - Final Classic AT40 with Casey Kasem
- August 13, 1988 - First Classic AT40 with Shadoe Stevens
- July 16, 1994 - AT40 is no longer heard in the USA (* There is some evidence that the show continued on a few stations in the USA, even though it officially had been cancelled)
- January 28, 1995 - Final AT40 with Shadoe airs
- March 28, 1998 - AT40 is revived; Casey is again host.
- January 3, 2004 - Casey hosts his last modern AT40
- January 10, 2004 - Ryan Seacrest takes over as host of AT40
What charts did AT40 use during its run?
- Billboard Hot 100: July 4, 1970 - November 23, 1991.
- Billboard Top 40 Radio Monitor (Hot 100 Airplay): November 30, 1991- December 19, 1992
- Billboard Top 40/Mainstream Chart: January 9, 1993 - January 28, 1995
- Radio & Records CHR/Pop Chart: March 28, 1998 - October 20, 2000
- In house Mediabase chart: October 27, 2000 - August 11, 2001.
- Radio & Records CHR/Pop Chart: August 18, 2001 - January 3, 2004
- In house Mediabase chart: January 10, 2004 - present.
Which year-end charts did AT40 use during its run?
- 1970: Billboard chart
- 1971: Billboard chart
- 1972: Own chart
- 1973: Own chart
- 1974-'76: Billboard chart
- 1977: Own chart
- 1978-'79: Billboard chart
- 1980-'84: Own chart
- 1985-'89: Billboard chart
- 1990-'94: Own chart
- 1998-2003 Radio & Records' chart, except 2000, when an in house chart was used.
- 2004-present: Own chart
In late 2000 through 2002, Premiere Radio Networks released classic 1980s shows to radio stations, called American Top 40 Flashback. Originally the full 4 hours, the Flashback shows were quickly reduced to the final 3 hours of the show. Only shows with Casey Kasem as host were aired, limiting the shows to 1980-August 1988. In the final year of the show's run, 1980 and 1981 shows were no longer aired. For a list of shows aired during the series, please see one of these lists: By Original Air Date or by Flashback Air Date
In 2006 Premiere released AT40 shows from the 1970s, followed soon in 2007 by AT40 shows from the 1980s. 1970s shows were originally limited to those who were 3 hours long. Eventually 4 hour 1970s shows were made available with the first hour optional. Only shows hosted by Casey Kasem are usually aired, limiting the shows to 1970 - August 1988. Exceptions were made for when Dick Clark and Gary Owens passed away, when Premiere made the AT40 shows guest hosted by them available. Shows are sometimes paired with alternate options ("B" shows): For the 1970s, 4 hour shows (Oct '78 through Dec '79) and 1970-1972 shows are paired with alternates. For the 1980s shows, 1980-82, and 1988 shows are paired with alternates (Info valid as of May 2020).
Shows aired as part of this series:
1970s: AT40: 1970s Air Date, Original AT40 Air (Chart) Date
1980s: AT40: 1980s Air Date, Original AT40 Air Date
Where can I hear these shows?: AT40: 1970s, AT40: 1980s
Are Shadoe shows also going to be replayed? There is a YouTube video that says they're coming back.: Shadoe would like to have his shows aired once again, and he made the YouTube video to spark interest. However, there are no actual plans to replay the shows at this time.
Did classic AT40 ever not play a song due to content?: No. AT40 never censored an entire song due to content. Radio stations were given instructions on how to edit out a song that they might find objectionable.
Misc:
AT40 Firsts
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