Ask Mr. Pop History – From David M. Mr. Pop – where do you see radio and television, as we know them now – in say 10 years?
Mr. Pop – I see the most popular radio and television programs going to the app mode. Just click an app and you’ll get your favorite program. The challenge tomorrow will be to get the message out. It’s easier with fewer outlets – such as what we have now. The Internet has no limits – so – it’s going to be a challenge to launch new programs – and, to get the word out.
I see AM radio going away. Each year, it’s becoming more insignificant. In 10 years – It’ll be a complete has-been.
TV stations – they’ll still be here, but I believe they’ll be secondary to what’s on the Net. New shows will be distributed the same way – and advertising sold through current station relationships and networks – just that delivery/distribution will be on the Net. 
Mr. Pop History – It’s a great story from 2003 and shows just how the Internet and the music world can collide.
Fed up – the singer featured tape loops with a profane admonishment to people trying to download cuts from her new “American Life” album. They thought they were getting real songs. That ticked off someone – because her website got hacked with a not-so-kind message scrawled across the front page. Another website – featuring amateur types – took her raw tracks and made dummy Madonna recordings. Thanks www.mrpopculture.com
Mr. Pop History – President Clinton was the only President to be impeached. It’s true. The House voted to impeach Clinton in December 1998 on two articles of perjury and obstruction of justice in connection with his affair with White House intern Monica S. Lewinsky. Two months later – in February, the senate voted to acquit him. 
Mr. Pop History – It’s a unique show – in that – it has been on the air since 1962. The man’s name is Mario Kreutzberger, but everyone knows him as Don Francisco. The original show launched in 1962 in Santiago Chile on Sunday and was originally titled “Omnibus.” After a short time, it moved to Saturdays and the name (Giant Saturday)“Sabado Gigante.” It originally was an 8-hour show. “Sabado” was first broadcast in this country on Univision – back in 1986 and there it remains. It’s as popular as ever 
Mr. Pop History – Earlier this decade and you can thank CNBC. I remember it being a big deal when ESPNews copied the trend and that was back in 2001. 
Mr. Pop History – Thank you. It was back in 1970, when Paul wrote the first of several love songs to Linda – the first being “Baby, I’m Amazed.” The other is of course – “My Love.” 
Mr. Pop History – Yes – and it was called “All Shook Up,” a musical commissioned by the Presley estate back in 2003. 
Mr. Pop History – Yes and the stage musical was written by Ben Elton and it had a limited run earlier this decade. 
Mr. Pop History – Nintendo America began issuing gloves for usage of its “Mario Party” game on the old Nintendo 64 home game system. It had to do with the fast action and the grooved joystick. This was back around 2000. 
Mr. Pop History – I’ve had a few e-mails asking about Britney Spears bubblegum. Was there such an animal? Answer is yes – back in 2000 with Britney Spears Bubblegum. The package resembled a compact disc. 
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