Runaway Radio
Released 2 years ago in 2024. Runaway Radio is a documentary film. directed by Mike McGuff. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lyle Lovett, Sammy Hagar, and Melissa Etheridge
Synopsis
Once upon a time, before our lives went fully digital, radio entertained, informed and dictated what was cool through theater of the mind - and with that Houston's 101 KLOL played a big role in the lives of rock radio listeners. The forthcoming documentary "Runaway Radio" focuses on the legendary outfit - starting in 1970 as a progressive rock station, where DJs played whatever they wanted, to how it evolved into one of several wild Album Oriented Rock (AOR) stations across the country, where on-air personalities were sometimes bigger than the music itself. In the film acclaimed musicians such as Lyle Lovett, ZZ Top's Dusty Hill, Melissa Etheridge and Sammy Hagar along with top radio DJs from across the US reflect on how the medium changed their lives and the lives of devoted listeners. Yet in the end, changes and pressures from Washington, the music industry and Silicon Valley led to the station's, and much of the format's, demise in the 2000s.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Silver Head Films
- Big Day Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Runaway Radio about?
Once upon a time, before our lives went fully digital, radio entertained, informed and dictated what was cool through theater of the mind - and with that Houston's 101 KLOL played a big role in the...
Who directed Runaway Radio?
Runaway Radio was directed by Mike McGuff.
How long is Runaway Radio?
Runaway Radio has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was Runaway Radio released?
Runaway Radio was released on February 27, 2024 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Runaway Radio?
The main cast of Runaway Radio includes Lyle Lovett, Sammy Hagar, Melissa Etheridge, Dusty Hill, Carmine Appice.