The following six videos were complied by Vintage New York Radio Youtube channel. We are grateful they made these recordings for us to enjoy! All highlights are indicated below the video as you playon Youtube. Volume 1: WMCA years, 1980-81.
New York radio. Mostly Cold War content. During this period, Barry was on WMCA in the afternoons and had a call-in show. Bob Grant later took this slot upon his return to New York from Philadelphia, with Barry moving to the night hours.
1979-80-81 Reagan-era classic New York radio. WMCA afternoon time slot with callers, although this material is mostly Barry talking, not callers.
During this period. talking many calls, although this compilation concentrates on Barry's verbal essays, not the callers.
Barry was in drive time during this stretch in the early 1980s at WMCA, but then switched to a late-night interview/guests format as heard in this volume.
Classic New York talk radio
Celia Farber Barry's daughter created this wonderful video to share, in loving memory.
We are happy to honor and celebrate the life and work of Talk Show Host, writer and linguist Barry Farber.
Barry Farber was a legendary broadcaster on New York radio and beyond. The Barry Farber Show was heard on the airwaves virtually from 1960 until his 90th birthday, the day before his passing on May 6th of 2020.
His style was passionate, engaging, gentlemanly and intelligent. He went on to interview guests for longer than any other living, continually broadcasting radio host, according to the New York Times. He was inducted into the Radio Hall Of Fame in 2014. Barry was also the author of three books and a student of 26 languages.
His family, along with his friends and colleagues, are intent on maintaining this website and will continue to upload as much material as possible to share his gifts with the world! There are videos, radio shows and columns to enjoy. There will be stories to share and content coming in from all directions. Glad you can join us!
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