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This local fellowship is what has given WATD its longevity and
continuity. With 40 years of recorded shows, news and sports in
its annals, "the station is building a history for the people," says
Perry.
Even with so many new forms of media available since WATD's
formation in 1978 - the internet, cable, Netflix, streamed shows
and music - radio is still a favored medium. Part of its magic,
Perry says, is that people feel like they have a part in it. "People
call the disc jockey and offer an opinion, ask questions, or say,
would you dedicate this to my wife? Will you play this song for
my boyfriend? You can't do that on TV. Radio provides that
unique opportunity."
Charlie Dore says it best in her song, "Pilot of the Airwaves":
Here is my request
You don't have to play it
But I hope you'll do your best
I've been listening to your show
On the radio
And you seem like a friend to me
"We're still having fun with it," says Perry. "And we're not for
sale."
95.9 WATD | Marshfield Broadcasting Company
130 Enterprise Drive Marshfield
Business Phone: 781.837.1166
David Wolfson
Ed Perry
