Jackie here! Well… it’s arrived!!! Tonight from 9 to 11pm, Detroit Public Television Presents Detroit Remembers: A Tribute to Dick Purtan (My Dad!!!). This incredible documentary follows my Dad’s 45+ year Detroit Radio Career… and features interviews with my sisters and me, cast members of Purtan’s People, Tim Allen, Ted Koppel, etc… and of course, Dad himself.

Plus… You’ll hear classic Put-On Calls, bits from the show, how Dad brought the Beatles to Cincinnati on their first American tour and behind-the-scenes stories about his life both in front of - and behind - the microphone. From his incredible Charity work to the way he helped us through the shock and disbelief of 9/11… it’s all there. And from what they tell me… You’ll even find out where the idea for that Mustache came from! (And to think I thought he was born with it!)

From the bottom of my heart… I couldn’t love my Dad more… or be any prouder of him!!! On behalf of all my sisters and myself, I invite you to join us tonight for this remarkable look at a remarkable life!!!

Detroit Remember When: A Tribute to Dick Purtan

9-11pm DPTV, Channel 56 (check your local listing) and streaming locally @ DPTV.org

The broadcast event will repeat on Friday at 8:00 pm

SPECIAL NOTE: For those of you who live out of town… the Documentary will be available on Video on Demand at DPTV.org in the coming days. I will post a link here as soon as it’s up!!!

Thanks so much… have a great day… and I hope to “see you” tonight from 9 to 11pm on Detroit Public TV!

-Jackie

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