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A tribute to Art Bell, and ‘Coast to Coast AM’
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Apr 24, 2018
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A tribute to Art Bell, and ‘Coast to Coast AM’
Art Bell, the founding host of “Coast to Coast AM”, the early-morning radio show dedicated to all things paranormal, has died at the age of 72.
A publicity photo of the late Art Bell.
A publicity photo of the late Art Bell.
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Art Bell, the founding host of “Coast to Coast AM”, the early-morning radio show dedicated to all things paranormal, has died at the age of 72.

Art Bell, the founding host of “Coast to Coast AM”, the early-morning radio show dedicated to all things paranormal, has died at the age of 72.

Bell passed away in his home in Pahrump, Nevada, on (in true Bell fashion) Friday the 13th.

Larry opens up the phone to talk to listeners about the influence of Bell, and ‘Coast to Coast.’

Guest:

Michael Harrison, publisher of Talkers, a trade magazine for talk radio based in Longmeadow, MA

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Host, AirTalk
Host, Morning Edition, AirTalk Friday, The L.A. Report Morning Edition
Senior Producer, AirTalk with Larry Mantle
Producer, AirTalk with Larry Mantle
Producer, AirTalk with Larry Mantle
Associate Producer, AirTalk & FilmWeek
Associate Producer, AirTalk
Associate Producer (On-Call), AirTalk
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