Wikipedia, on Skylab falling back to earth in July 1979:
Skylab’s demise was an international media event, with merchandising, wagering on the time and place of re-entry, and nightly news reports
Dad submitted a tape to NASA to use as a wake-up call for the 30 Aug 1983 - 5 Sept 1983 Challenger Mission.
They sent him a nice little package in return, including a patch with the mission insignia and a mission photo of all the astronauts.
One of Dad’s man-on-the-street interviews - This one with Santa. 1980 or so.
Dad took a group of listeners from Oklahoma City to Nashville in 1980.
Jay Shankle - KKNG Oklahoma City
Short little thing on the 2000 Big 12 Championship Game - OU Sooners vs. KS State Wildcats played in Kansas City.
Jay Shankle - KOMA in Oklahoma City, June 16, 1986
Sports report, mentioning the Chicago Cubs playing a day game because they have to, and mentioning Amanda’s Tee Ball tournament
