Los Angeles native Jim Carson got his first big break in radio when KBLA in Burbank needed someone with an FCC license to “babysit” an overnight remote. “That license was my ticket in the door,” Carson commented. “KBLA liked my attention to detail and ended up hiring me as staff announcer.”
Carson’s biggest break came when Bill Drake, who revolutionized radio in the 1960’s, sent him to San Diego station KGB to pay his dues. Before coming to K-EARTH 101, he was a mainstay at Los Angeles station K-Lite, then an oldies-based soft AC station, from 1986 to 1994.
Birthday: December 4
What led me to Los Angeles: I've been here all my life, born and raised. My mom and dad bought in La Cañada before there was a 210 Freeway.
On-air at K-EARTH 101 since: October 25, 1994; on-air in Los Angeles since 1974.
What led me to K-EARTH 101: The station that plays the Greatest Hits on Earth had a rare opening, I started weekends, then the late Robert W. Morgan became ill, and I wound up covering the morning show duties for three and a half years. It’s ironic that I would work Robert W’s shift since in the early stages of my career he took me under his wing, and was very encouraging. I worked the mid-day shift at the old KIQQ for more than ten years, so mid-days helping make the office more productive is a natural.
High school: John Muir, Pasadena, California
My Pet: a dog & cat, Scooter & Tigger
Jim's Favorites
Favorite Actor: Jack Nicholson
Favorite Actress: Jennifer Aniston
Favorite K-EARTH 101 song: "Anything" by the Beatles
Favorite LA Sports Team: Dodgers, Angels, and USC Football -- I'm a Homer!
Favorite Southern California "Thing" to do: Golf and ride my "Road Bike"
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