Rush Limbaugh Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Today, conservative talker Rush Limbaugh officially celebrated his 20th anniversary as a syndicated radio host. (Right: Rush Limbaugh Publicity Photo)
Limbaugh started his radio career at 16 working for a hometown radio station. In 1971, he worked for a short time at KQV in Pittsburgh under the name "Jeff Christie". During the 1970s, Limbaugh was employed at various stations including WHB, Kansas City.
For a short time, beginning in 1979, he worked for the Kansas City Royals in public relations. Then, in 1984, he moved on to KFBK-AM in Sacramento where he replaced Morton Downey, Jr. His success there would help to launch his syndication.
Limbaugh's national show began August 1, 1988 on flagship station, WABC-AM, New York and is now heard on over 600 stations reaching and audience of more than 20 million people each week.
During his radio show today, tributes were aired from various friends, celebrities, and admirers. The highlight of the program was a congratulatory call from President George W. Bush along with Bush's father, former President George H. Bush, and former Florida Governor, Jeb Bush. You can hear the segment or read the transcript at www.rushlimbaugh.com.
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A sticker on the rear window of my son’s pickup read, “I LISTEN TO RUSH’. I asked him who is Rush? His reply.., Oh, Mother you will like him, he thinks like us!!!! He comes on at noon, listen to him. I have since the early 90’s..No matter the chaos, when I hear his voice, all is well….his is the voice of sanity….Ollie Sullivan