Longtime listeners will remember that in May of 2008 I conducted an interview with an amazing man: Bob Austin. Sadly I found out Bob had passed away this week. I didn’t know Bob for a very long time but he was one of the kindest gentlest souls I’ve ever encountered. Bob was the local horror movie host, the voice for the station I.D.and numerous commercials in Springfield for years, but when I interviewed him I found out so much more. So in tribute to Bob I’m reposting the entire show for any and all new listeners to hear. You will be missed Bob by so many people.
Here’s the original description of Special Episode 4 from May of 2008:
Another special episode and this time it’s a very personal show as we talk with Springfield Massachusetts only original horror host Bob MaCabre! Bob MaCabre was played by Bob Austin a very sweet man who has lived a very interesting life as you are about to hear. Bob has preformed with Bob Hope, auditioned for the role to play Barnabas Collins brothers on Dark Shadows, managed movie theaters and of course been the horror host he played back in the 80’s. Bob talks about all this and more. Joining us is the voice of NPN Jim Kaye, who does the opening for the show. It’s a long show but it’s worth ever word. So join us and I hope you enjoy it!
Man, that blows. Bob will surely be missed.
Hey Dave… This note is LONG OVERDUE… Thanks again for REPOSTING our interview with Bob… HE SURE LOVED LIFE! In his ALL-TOO-SHORT TIME here on Earth, Bob managed to do quite a LOT as you will hear in this podcast… We had a wonderful time that day back in 2008… We enjoyed a cook out, and a wonderful “Chat” together (as Bob would say). So glad we “got it all on tape.” Bob surely was a True Gentleman, Classy, Kind, Generous, Caring… a Wonderful Friend. Truly, One-Of-A-Kind… For more info about Bob’s Life, copy this facebook link to your browser:
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1485499529&ref=name#/group.php?gid=119547500605&ref=mf
Thanks Again My Friend!
Jim Knapp (aka The Big Tuna Jim Kaye)