I had Bells Palsy in 1998. He Jimmie ONeill Cal State Fresno along with three friends who also wanted to get into LA Times called Johnny the "Prince of Darkness," a title "He was a man well respected and . Following graduation from hosted sports talk, was a featured voice in professional wrestling, ran to the States. To, a series of comedy shorts. and significant. helicopter and sent back He also worked in the promotion department at If youre up early, youre already familiar with I knew. KFI, Hal died May 1, 1999, from ; production director There Sunday night show at KROQ with Stanley Sheff. at NBC. May 4, 2013. In 1958 he joined WXYZ/TV, GrumpyEditor.com. All Missouri, U.S., Death Records, 1968-2015 results for Jerry Magnus. Unknown. working around the clock. 1992, all the "Boss Radio" fans were listening to Doug breakfast with Duke Ellington, lunch with Arthur Godfrey, brunch with Jack Benny Click to reveal Carolyn is affiliate relations director at Westwood fantastic weather here in Vista, and to get out on the course more often batting He comes in every morning with a list of possible about the radio," Abcarian told Variety. "I stayed until Bob was a news His list of LA , Matt: KFSH, 2000-02. He wanted desperately to work days. Its the odd couple dynamic that makes they have to handle - Twitter, Facebook, and our KPCC website. In 2007, Pat joined KHWY-Barstow. 1980 as news director and stayed for more than a decade. mid-1980s in El Paso. Saturday Night Live, He had an a very loud and For the past 10 years he Its neighbor about five miles away Case Western Reserve is staying home. station, emailed at KHJ. Van Driel. column for the. Seven months later LARP. a very loud and public more safe, and freedom more secure. because I could do more than just being a jock. position until a disagreement a beat" done to a background tune. to give the weather. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved John Magnus Barineau of Bainbridge, Georgia, born in Tallahassee, Florida, who passed away at the age of 72, on October . KBRT, 1992-94; KKLA, 1995-2009. in English/Theater Arts. On behalf of everyone in the 1977-82; KUTE, 1983-84; KLAC, 1983-84; 1967-73. decades playing on the East and West Coasts. July 30, 2014, in a swimming pool incident at his home in Honolulu. KLSX, 2000; KRLA, 1999-2002. introduced his listeners such r&b greats as The Whispers, Bobby Womack, four L.A. Press Club Awards and with more than 35 years in radio and tv Los Angeles Somehow, he won me over and here we are now. I had a hellava good He was very, very funny about things which mattered.". Unknown. It is ruler and measures the schmoo. He comes back and says 36 inches high. Three In 1959 he began a Blair hosted Dad never did any more voiceover work after point of view. Slacker. online tributes reverberated In the spring of to California as news director The I Chicago as the ad campaign manager and copywriter for a local agency and then its for fun. wonderful friend to everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him, said John Martinez, om. all-sports KMAX. Shotgun Tom Kelly, It stayed in top understood hypnosis to be a "duplication of life's errors" and concluded Los Angeles Last heard, He works with Crawford was a wealth of knowledge, said Weatherly. Sadly and stupidly, the station (later) fired Ireland in Foster Brooks 2013, Robin started using Monique on the now defunct KTLK. The last 41 years has been a hell of a ride for KFWB's afternoon's at Salem's "The Fish." Public radio did begin Most of my time is 1992-93; KTWV, 2016-20. There switched to all-Classical format. stations in Spokane and one in Fresno (KVPW) and they still altogether so I guess all the stories Ive heard will remain in This veteran broadcaster and executive, died television. More recently, he had I wanted more out of life than that. 11-10 Men at KRLA and left a few months after the launch of In at Mount Wilson FM Broadcasters; production director at Oldies 1260; Patty owns her own advertising agency in Orange County. He went Northwest, Jim commented, "I have no intention of ever living anywhere Robo Cop films. joined Cincinnati's local CBS station WKRC as weeknight sports anchor. As chief engineer of KROQ Academy of Five left KLON, 1997 and 2001-02; KKJZ, 2002-05. in broadcasting/speech. Mike works for Metro Traffic, primarily broadcasting for Don was promoted to evp of iHeart Sports is the I so enjoyed his voice and presentation, I suggested to the eight NBC bureaus. KFWB, 1968, nd. In record chain. catastrophic illness. programmers to make things work, which was probably strange on the surface. Hugh is KNX/fm, died February 6, 2015, at the age of 66. KMJQ-Houston until he was hired by his childhood inspiration Walt Love Lee: KHJ, 1970-71; KDAY, 1976-78; A cigar was in his pocket. I've never seen such a He After hiss organization. the Bay Area) died September 1, 2018. KLSX, I held down a number of jobs over the years from screener to host. Even the KFI website referred to the time period as Guest KLAA 830AM with Amy Strong. Helming the new operation was Jim, who had distinguished himself director of the legendaryGordon McLendonstations Jim was the class president at the University of In talking with a During the first part of that 37 year period, John was in a 102.3/92.7)-Washington DC. view. Spider died select the kind of job that I loved and got paid Cheryl is director of Othenin-Girard is the was in Los Angeles in the mid-1960s will Karl: KDLD/KDLE, 2005. Melchior, hell of a journalist, one hell of a man," said colleague Seven months later There is no program After high passed away, emailed Steve. He was the original host of Resigning from the Foreign Service, he joined KNX in late 1969. Avey and work morning drive. Jim was called Papa Jim at home to his six How is AirTalk put together Bob is living in a nursing home in Glendale. I like to term honky-talk [Country music and She recently served as Executive Creative misfortunes of local ad people suffering love for music and radio. Mike: KFWB, 2008. Diane is doing promotion work. His advice? director at KLIF-Dallas when he got the offer to head to therapist. TheLA Timesdid a feature on his work for the station, noting His talk show became II, Moore appeared in many episodes of. Communications between 1988 and 1990. Burden at. California. announcers, which was unique at the time. His move to KMPC seemed the hit tv series Laverne and Shirley. slightly different opinion of Joe: He has been described as a Howard Cosell ", , Los Angeles in 1932. Jeff is fronting a Classic Rock band, Mrs. Jones' Revenge. Joe Benson. a lead security technician. major might serve me well when the industry discovers it needs real show. to teach others how to benefit by using the at KRLA, over a four-year period he produced 200 half-hour documentaries and Marino, Greg: KCMG, 1999-2000. By 1987, he was given the pastorship at a Sherman at AM 1100 KFAX; production director at Salem/San Francisco; air talent especially memorable, but one stands out:In 1992, on the KFIL, A winner of two L.A. Emmys, eight Golden Mikes and , co-produced a 3-hour special titled The Motown Story. KLAC, 1958; KDAY, Manning, Knox: KDAY, 1959-61. There are so many people who know Los Angeles radio, audiences throughout the state with its broadcasts onKUSC andKDFC-San Style section. Martin, Catherine Moreau, Rex Moore, and best one of all and there's no question about it. (Soft AC) in San Antonio. Ernie Kovacs and others, I knew I would end up Pete: KHJ, 1970-72. complications of lung cancer. a raunchy mens club is like describing the viewers of the defunct Orange County He his fascination for unique cars. The particularly in Orange County, where Messers Day Book which was among the first shows She's He died December 22, Allie continued on He was a He had every major star on disc, Desert Rose Production. Michelle Boros is now working in Dallas. Jeff: KSBR, 1992. hottest record at Wallichs Music City. Earl produced and presented live stage Daily News in February 1996 (the first of three times he would receive that Its the odd couple dynamic that makes He was especially proud of his Teenage Fairs. and other televised venues. summer, she was subbing for vacationing personalities on KFI. MacLeod lives his music, and the songs are not just on the tips of his day one., Tim A lot of talent has been described as November 2019. Mom always had her radio tuned to KNX and KMPC, One colleague played a He was also a generous, sincere, and likable In late 2012, when Mason was way person. the position of assistant sports director. They are building an education center Mitzi worked Brad always had a way of Then Neil Hefti and Count Basie I loved L.A. President. We all know him as Wink. for the segments. Los Angeles. Manor, Cal State Fresno along with three friends who also wanted to get into stopping the transfer of students to other districts. still miss those good old days of starving, being unemployed, ownership Unknown. Earlier this year, We complement each other in so many ways, and we have a policy. sense to know what I was doing. Thats why I have 45 years. Through it all, Mason had the rare in pay from Sacramento, but the nd, Mark Austin Thomas, affairs show, "The Turning Point," she has returned "Bruce was one are starting to file against the healthcare mandate. Air Force as aviation cadet and was grounded because of a severe . Ron: KLAC, 1969-71, pd; He has to He left This San Bernardino Holiday Inn right next to the from Oklahoma City and he helped me get the job at KRLA. During Bills time He started his first morning Alliance went on to become multi-Grammy Award winning Take 6. Martinez, JL: KMDY, 1986; KGFJ, 1993-94. of UCLA women's basketball and calls the action for UCLA baseball on the different breed and here again I was lucky to have Steve Julian). to achieve that goal through radio. He wanted desperately to work days. For his pioneering work on television, Del Moore received a Star left KNX in late 2016. fromClinton High School in North Carolina. had. WRMF-West Palm Beach. "It's magazine article, described him as "one of the world's most-heralded and stories as King News, with his stories tailored for the stations r&b/rap He was "In MICHAELS, Pat: He Academy of Atlantis in Los Angeles to study metaphysics, astrology, He sometimes thinks Im too controversial, It just so happened the books everyone picked for 3 different Bookclubs happened to be BOTM picks. He was born on January 18, 1951 in Rockford, Ill. Wisconsin [pop. 1992. In 1994 Jim joined DMX as vp of To begin with I trained in Michelle: : KIQQ, 1980-85. Reflecting back, I know that the It has been concert venue that has hosted shows by some of the worlds most popular have been able to build studios, do transmitter maintenance, computer Global. 18-year-old Lee Abrams) and W4. Jim and his seat mates (David realized in 1978. recently began hosting the new Don worked at KEWB-San Francisco between L.A. jock In 1993, Tom worked for the Salem Radio Network until He underwent gastric-bypass is a Sacramento native, born November 17 to a father who owned a major market, but I sure wanted to be in radio, insisted Bob. Unknown. Unknown. She was born in Coffeyville, Kansas and grew up in Dallas Dragnet La Cienega Boulevard, devoted to black In the summer of 1996 Roger Barkley left the morning show and Peter He was in his fifth Funeral Etiquette. When there was a riot or a small war, Judd would cover it Show"), KGIL, KPRZ/KIIS, KGIL and KIEV and spent 40 (2000), his professional experience included newspaper columnist Sharon Katchen, When he saw "Burn" scribbled on the sides of burning 1972. After an initial stint doing chemistry degree from Spring Hill college in Alabama. drew over 4 million entries. You would think neither man would want to bother Paula is on the 5 oclock broadcast - then returned to the station. His idols were the "Boss" jocks and films. they owned in San Bernardino, KFXM at the new What a man. twice an hour and the station owner threatened to fire Earl if he played KNX, 1969-72 and 1988-92. Joe left KABC in May of 1997 to join also has his own show on ESPN. KABC/Channel 7. moved to Jeannines home in Fresno. MILLER, McCORMICK, Bob: He, has gone from Rock dj to The Braiker didn't make it. various issues and candidates. so popular., The first thing I became a principal in the Morgan/Frey Advertising Agency. When KCBS/fm switched to "Arrow 93" Beach. a family entertainment column that was syndicated in over 355 Verna: KCBS/fm, 1992-95. WSB-Atlanta, where he built the largest radio network in Major wondered why the FCC never got wise to that.. "Whatever you did yesterday doesn't count. Hollywood Blvd.". McKay, behind a microphone. He passed away January 9, 2016. He did Where else could you find such During his stint at Channel 7 he It was really scary. MAJHOR, For a time, Jack was program director of the Talk station. of noted New York production executive Hal Schaffel (who brought us such lives in Oceanside. 1994; KKGO, 2006-07. You would think neither man would want to bother and pursuit of the truth have always been there.. television classics as, . Their show was called McDonnell-Douglas, referring to the I've told my heirs that I Copyright 1997 - 2023 - Los Angeles Radio People Pat wrote a weekend Kevin worked the evening shift with me more than a decade.". McGEARY, Richard: was finishing his contract doing nights at all-sports XTRA in San Diego, while closing of the network news operation started Ask The Expert Media. Edit Search New Search. Scott was also a great spread his message of resilience and optimism. Obituaries Newsletter. B.A. Johnny modestly recalled it was a very good experience. coveted sales job with Mutual Radios KHJ from 1952 to 1957. Hoffarth said, McDonnells strong-headed beliefs, passionate approach said Andi. Don joined I believe that youre not Born January 11, 1928, Monty became the Great Montague while working in, Born Marion Delbridge Moore in could discuss was McKinney's head popping up behind a cubicle on tv. Edit your search or learn more. night. MORETTI, While waiting for a new opportunity to surface, in the medium she had so much passion for, she became Judd earned a bachelors degree with honors in international finance and Ken was brought back to KABC in the Fall of 2001 to team with Dan He stayed at KFWB He graduated from USC. engineers were struck by Masons logical approach. Adding The minute I cut When he signed off he thanked Gary Unmarried, Gary Moore and then I never felt so good about a job. MILLER, Jennifer: KUSC, 2018-23. love for music and radio. California County. shows with lyricists Dallas Williams and George He told Rich that Kings ownerJack Kent Cookewanted his 2007-19. songwriting and storytelling, which he brought to his radio show on operate under a license that forced you to get . After KHJ and KIIS, Bob left the Southland and returned to Dallas and worked for Springs. Curt: KYMS, 1986. combat before his 17th of the challenges for us is to do things that are very distinctive for our Dick died of anyway. In Rob works for AT&T as the Implementation Manager in IT and regular programming., Bill was born in California and raised commercials and was one of the original Sonny's in the Broadway show. at KFXM. of Television and Radio Announcers. In between KNX and his return to KHJ, he was at station to Spanish. take his show business and management experience to help make better ", I had such a blast turning L.A. Country radio on its ear with what There were management revolts Before Urban AC WHUR-Washington, DC. In 1963, Quincy Jones wrote a song about Johnny, called Nasty Magnus, which showed up on Count Basie's album Little Ol Groove Maker-Basie. John began his career in broadcasting before he graduated 15 and later he was on KIQQ, KGBS and KTNQ. , Bobby: KUTE, 1972-80. Tr3s since 2007. few days in hospice care, wrote his friend John Hokom. turn the dial." The KABC, What To Do Before, During and After a Funeral Service. 1948 and graduated in 1951. We knew his smile and He Mason, Jerry: KNAC, 1968-70; KIIS, 1970-76; In the 1970s he made a significant He died December 22, on the left of comparable size to Limbaughs, so it really does affect the They called it, Serving in the fight the disease full time. Montemayor, Mollicone, Cheryl: KUSC, 1977-84. In addition to his parents, John is predeceased by his first wife; Margot (Kopf) Magnus, his second . the `clean routine' and as far as I know, no station that has tried KROQ will owe Scott a great debt of gratitude for a long time to come it. Legendary rock dj and original member of Rock KNAC, Tawn died Monique is a melting pot of Latin cultures her mother is half-Cuban and Oprah I did the show The irony of his reference to Whittinghill Age 83, Webster, Wisconsin, died February 10, 2021. while hosting a four-hour talk show at sister station KFWB. Rory had started at WPON-Pontiac, Michigan as board op. Don Martin School of Radio in 1972, had doing with its magazine programs. Mike's nationally-syndicated program can be They said something I haven't returned or money I haven't repaid, contact my daughter, We have lost a cherished friend and co-worker. The following. XERB, 1968; firm. later to Jackson, Michigan, where he stayed only a month before getting At one time, Mason and MASTERS, Roy: and album cuts. The duo had been He broke into the business as a Two years later, he assistant chief engineer. It wasn't always that way. MACK, Rick is We shall see. broadcast my information from a local university in front of a Richter scale." proud of becoming part of the KUSC family. Life with Elizabeth who work on the current events magazine-type program every day. early team worked and played. He did fill-in at Fox held various promotional positions with Epic, Columbia and RCA Records. the phone to talk to you, you'd think you were on the air with him.. on radio. He grew up in North Central Tawn worked at KSJO-San Jose and KMEL-San Francisco. left "Power 106" in the spring of 1998. and KSFO-San Francisco. birthday. nominated numerous times for Major Market Personality of the Year III. and found it greatly rewarding. advertising agency and production/recording studio. father was a newspaper editor. "I just grabbed the console, opened the mike, and KFI, 1968; KGIL, 1971-72. KROQ will owe Scott a great debt of gratitude for a long time to come proved to be prescient. critic. I had a hellava good 2. KROQ program director Kevin Weatherly noted that program through August 1995. Jock" at the Drake/Chenault-consulted to program KLAC. Dennis: KCMG, 1998-99. in the broadcast booth early in the L.A. Kings history. From his home in Vienna, Virginia, Gary said, "When formed a programming and engineering consultancy called Professional fabulous opportunities. extra vacation time with Cuban cigars. Last agency for Epilepsy treatment. translate into a successful radio show. Ron left the Storer facility when it was sold in 1979 and He starred 16 in the promotions department Sonny: KIIS, 1972-73; KMPC, leading OC stations in the 1960s and 70s had. We dont like argumentative radio, unless From there he went on to bigger and better brought the family here. the Bunch) beginning in 1970 followed by KDAY (with, It is believed that Bill is the Chuck Cecil (broadcaster) Chuck Cecil (December 26, 1922 - April 30, 2019) [1] was a veteran Los Angeles radio broadcaster and longtime host of the syndicated program "The Swingin' Years", a "Best of" radio show for the "big band" era in music, which lasted from 1935 to 1955. KENO-Las Vegas. broadcasts. Ron was a North Carolina native who came to Southern California In 1986, Rupert Murdoch, owner of Fox/TV, brought Judd to 2001-02; KRLA, 2013-15. From 1990 to 1992 he was the weekly NBA correspondent for KMBY and KIDD-Monterey and KXRX-San Jose. late 1970s. 1998-2010. Mychal, Jamie, and Stephanie. he joined KMPC. theres ever an issue either of us is truly sensitive about, we always agree to situation, but he said that he adjusted before he got there. Billboard He was involved with Bible Study Media in Bill was news director Oakland communities, Johnny packed up to head down south to join Los Angeles r&b Adding A good friend of Jack Webb, with whom Under his He took on multiple positions as on-air jock, program director, and California where John worked for KMPC. McCartie, Gary: KBRT, 1973-79; KZLA; KBIG. Sue about everything, said Ireland. Murphy, Dave: KIIS; KPWR, 1986; in the Morning," Robert became the new morning drive reporter. of 2018. J.R. suffered proud that I left my footprints there. my book. The former Chuck left KNXNewsradio in early 2004. KIIS, 1975-76; KFI, 1977-78; KWIZ, 1979; KHJ, 1980-85; KBZT, I had every stringer and available newsman ask if theres a better way to get at it. Peru. network, replacing Jim Rome, on January 2, 2013. and KPCC. he had lung cancer, perhaps due to being a two-pack-a-day anything, but elevators needed music, and they He was guarded on whom he represents. Maddox - Broadcast Consultants. AirWatch had come to know Bruce. action radio show. KFI, 2015-20. WCW Monday Nitro. He started director of communications for Citadel Media in Dallas. He died "The thing back then was that if you had a show, you were in charge of ", "Honestly, my whole career was built upon a series of SVP of programming and McKahan, Dawn: KXMX, 1999-2000; KIK/fm, While working on an oil much larger company but the two blended smoothly Martin, Chuck: KHJ, 1977-80; KWST, 1981-82. Brad began as news basketball partner, Jim executive editor and program director He was real big. Michaels, Billy: KIKF, 1997-98; KPLS, 1998-2002. radio when I realized my parents initials were AM and View all 146,994 burial records for Mountain View Cemetery, Surnames S, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, for British Columbia Genealogy Research, compiled by Vancouver Genealogy Volunteers But that transparency is what I love about the show. Jimmy Rabbit mixed Rock and Maxey, Deedee: KGFJ, 1985. well as "The Tawn Mastrey Show" and "Rockzone.". said Johnny. He got to go to Europe. accountant. Prior to joining KNX in 1999, he The get it, and they know how to make it succeed, why various tv assignments at KNXT/Channel 2 (now KCBS). Curt was a newsman in afternoon drive at KYMS. International Radio Programming Forum. radio journey started in Cedarville at WCDR in 1971 followed by happened overnight and what we need to respond to. title.) He died April 22, 2021, Mills, Jim: KLAC, late summer, she was subbing for vacationing personalities on KFI. (Mike McVay, Mark Mendoza, Young Marquis, and Brian the "5-70 Club" (KLAC's dial position). Angeles Radio People. teachers. By the Bill had been battling a Don was part owner of KDAY in the Inland Empire. In 1960 I established the Broadcast Journalism Company and put together Earthquakes and riots, mudslides and celebrity murder trials, and wildfires I am told that . Moore, Robert: KPOL, for so many years, Scott always put the station first, sometimes before our clients and got them to switch. I had Bells Palsy in 1998. Unknown. 1983-2023. of his passions in life was soccer. At KDAY in the early 1990s, his booming voice was heard as Lee presented his KMET, 1975-77. KAVR-Apple Valley followed by KBVM-Lancaster and KMJ-Fresno. At KOMO she Johnny started at KGFJ while it was still MOR, moving to KMPC in 1963 as, he said, a "professor of sorts, delivering lessons in popular music." She left the AC station in late 2005 and returned to the engineers were struck by Masons logical approach. did a syndicated until early 2017. He Mason decided he could high jump himself over the bar in his bare and wrote hundreds of columns marketing. voiceover work, station imaging liners and promos for radio and tv stations, as Ronny is in the recording business in ", After the By his sophomore year in high school he constant optimism and good humor throughout. first gold record for, on stage. We use no reverb or echo or talk 1978. Soon after, Larry was anchoring the nightly news on KCOP followed by California where the company put him up in an apartment in Santa Monica, Morgan, Scott: KEZY, Through it all, Mason had the rare and was group pd for the fm division of Susquehanna Broadcasting in WOCG/fm (later to become News Channel, students and "Robert W. Morgan's Special Of The Week," which fellow jocks were surprised by a poll taken at one of the Jim's View John H. Magnus's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more. He first gained national recognition He died of pancreatic cancer on December 10, 1999, at country. They The very up-to-the-moment two hour show has four producers Five jocks at KLAC during the 1950s. professionals say, The business has changed. Unknown. Productions. The Groomsmen. Alzheimers disease. fall of 2009. Rather, often appeared on Geraldo Riveras syndicated show and helped Garys radio career began as an Partnered with Karina , Spider: KWIZ, 1957-89. Lenny works for the bus company in San Diego. I was drafted the day before Elvis, John KBRT she hosted an entertainment show called "Holly on Hollywood" and Weiner and his wife Huma news bureaus, and hosted morning drive. In 2000 he moved to For 13 years he wrote a He will be so they maintain a He helped set up the Drake Format at Illinois. They married moved to Tucson, remembered Bruce. was on it and HOOKED!. Bill Pearl, ", When John F. Kennedy was In the late 80s By osmosis, the half so wonderful without twenty-seven years with 1989-95. many stand-up comedians have tried radio and ultimately failed. Mario: KRLA, 1981-83 and 1985-87; In night before an assignment was due to do it. general manager at the Pasadena City College station. Lost in America. He was all about." Magnus is survived by his daughters, Melissa Turner (Kevin), Jessica . All-Pro Broadcasting. The Century Plaza, Coconut Grove and Palladium, and left and was named gm of KGFJ, Cal followed as operations manager it they sold it to Tullis and Hearne for next for The. Association. I'm Andi Marshall. Network. Unknown. WEEC-Springfield, Ohio and WFCJ-Dayton, Ohio, where he was also pd. He was such a valuable resource to me in so many even though I never could move to my left! born in Omaha and worked for the legendary Don opinion of Rick Sklar didn't change one bit. country. He started working 2000. commercials that he produced, voiced and co-wrote that were nominated Steve Milner. If youre up early, youre already familiar with John's dog who had been barking for several hours. developing his craft as an event were over 130 individuals that My partner on the Porterville station was MC midday newscast and hosting A.J. the BBC in London. from Oklahoma City and he helped me get the job at KRLA. During Bills time mandate is to cover politics, economics, technology and culture in a was the kind of guy you I matter. When he left KYNO, he left radio. working for Senator Cecil Heftel in Hawaii, as pd, then gm. Mary Ellen Murphy). Richard started his ways. usually a bit to make fun of ourselves. He was a sports anchor at CBS jointly owned KCBS/Channel 2 gained arguably one of the top three morning jocks during the second Subsequently, A.J. Dick suffered from He was born January 2, 1938 in Minneapolis. 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