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Tribute to the OKC DJs of the 1960s
I still remember those days—being in high school, heading to the State Fair of Oklahoma with a group of friends. As soon as we arrived, everyone scattered: some ran straight for the Midway, but I had only one destination in mind.
I made my way to the WKY mobile studio, where radio and TV legend Danny Williams was on the air. The moment he spun those records, the whole crowd came alive. We danced right there in the open air, carried by the music and the magic only Danny could create.
Every so often he’d step outside during a break, smiling, shaking hands, and handing out records. And if you were lucky, he’d place one in your hands—signed, a little treasure from a man who shaped the soundtrack of our youth.
Thank you, Danny Williams, and all the DJs of 1960s Oklahoma City, for filling our lives with music, excitement, and memories that still shine.
Next week we pay tribute to Dale Weba (Viva La Via Weba) WKY and KOMA
Tulsa Okla. Teen DJ Scotter Seagraves
Scooter Seagraves — One of Tulsa’s Most Beloved 60s DJs
If you were a Tulsa teenager in the early-to-mid 1960s, you almost certainly heard Scooter Seagraves on KAKC 970, the station that absolutely dominated the youth audience for nearly two decades.
⭐ Why Scooter Stood Out
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Started at KAKC in 1959 while attending the University of Tulsa.
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Quickly became one of the station’s famous “Freedom 7 DJs.”
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Known for a warm, upbeat personality that teens connected with instantly.
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Later became Program Director, working alongside major radio names like Bill Drake.
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Was part of the era when KAKC was the soundtrack of Tulsa youth — cruising the Restless Ribbon, hanging out at Pennington’s, and dancing at every record hop in town.
The KAKC Magic
KAKC wasn’t just a radio station — it was a cultural force. From the mid‑50s through the mid‑70s, it ruled Tulsa’s teen scene like no other station before or since. Scooter was right in the middle of that energy:
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Live remotes
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Record giveaways
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Teen dances
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On‑air antics
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The latest rock & roll hits