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Ken Calvert was born and raised in Detroit. A graduate of Brother Rice High School with college studies at Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He took broadcast, voice and acting courses at OCC... more
FAQs about The Ken Calvert Show:How many episodes does The Ken Calvert Show have?The podcast currently has 54 episodes available.
October 12, 2018Who Has Kept Detroit Laughing for 40 Years? Mark RidleyPeople throw around expressions like 'Pioneer' or 'Iconic'. Well my friends, Mark Ridley is both iconic and a pioneer. Mark hasn't changed a bit from the day I met him. Smiling, laughing and always has a kind word to say, and a fresh joke to tell. ...more58minPlay
October 06, 2018I Finally Reconnect with Detroit's Own Mike BinderI have a good one for you. Detroit has produced some of the greatest comics ever! Gilda Radnar, Lily Tomlin, Keegan-Michael Key, Thom Sharp, Tim Allen, Dave Coulier and Mike Binder. I spoke with Mike Binder. His bio would fill (pardon the pun) a 'Binder'....more52minPlay
October 03, 2018Man, Dave Coulier Has a Full(er) House!I met Dave Coulier in Detroit in 1977. Dave provided cartoon voices for me in our WABX production department. He followed that up with a meteoric rise in comedy, first in Detroit and then L.A. Then came a little show called 'Full House'. Buckle up!...more55minPlay
September 25, 2018Tim Allen "It's Like We Never Left Last Man Standing"It's official: Last Man Standing is back. A year after it was canceled by ABC. Fox was happy to bring back the multi-cam comedy starring Tim Allen. LMS premiers Friday, September 28th. I caught up with Tim yesterday and he tells me "It was like we never left!" ...more26minPlay
September 23, 2018What I Like About Wally Palmar of the RomanticsIf you don't know the songs 'What I Like About You' and 'Talking In Your Sleep', I'm afraid I can't help you. Funny how things work. I got into radio in the 70's and Wally started playing music in the 70's. Turns out, we're long-time neighbors, but have never gone one-on-one. Well, that just changed. Say hi to the 'Ken and Wally Show'. Enjoy!...more42minPlay
September 07, 2018'White Boy Rick' - My Interview With Kevin DietzThe movie 'White Boy Rick' will be released on Friday September 14th. It stars Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Jonathan Majors and a strong cast. No one has put more time and energy into this story than WDIV investigative reporter Kevin Dietz....more34minPlay
September 03, 2018My Chat With Donovan - As Good as it Gets!On this date in 1966, Donovan went to #1 on the Billboard Chart with Sunshine Superman. I said, wait a minute, I have an incredible interview with Donovan from 1995. We spent thirty minutes chatting. He brought in his guitar. Have a listen!...more28minPlay
August 26, 2018My 2006 Chat With Pete Townshend - The Grande DazeIn this interview Pete Townshend tells me "The music is kept young by the audience not the performers." I was prompted to dig this out after being reminded of Keith Moon's driving prowess at his birthday party in Flint, MI. (He dove the limo into the Holiday Inn pool) ~ Ken...more19minPlay
April 28, 2018Happy Birthday Casey KasemCasey Kasem would have been 86 today. We lost Casey on June 15, 2014. He was the nicest man I've ever met. I found this interview from 1996. Remember, "Keep your feet on the ground and keep reaching for the stars." ...more16minPlay
April 21, 2018Tim Allen is Pure Michigan and Home TonightTim Allen will hit the stage at 8:30 PM tonight at the beautiful, historic Fox Theater. The show is SOLD OUT. The show benefits Forgotton Harvest. We're old friends and Tim stopped by after sound check Forgotten Harvest is a non-profit food rescue organization that collects food that would otherwise go to waste and delivers it free of charge to organizations feeding the hungry in Metro Detroit....more36minPlay
FAQs about The Ken Calvert Show:How many episodes does The Ken Calvert Show have?The podcast currently has 54 episodes available.