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This is an ARCHIVE SITE for the Radio Show "On the Town" which used to be on
88.5 FM KCSN - a National Public Radio (NPR) Station

"On the Town" is no longer on the air, but do take a moment to enjoy some of the show outlines at left and watch on our Never-ending Search for a Fabulous Array of Things to Do and Discoveries for Modern Happiness in Southern California and beyond.

Listen LIVE on the web at KCSN.org
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Past Show Highlights
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Bringing you the Best in Modern Living

On the Town is a new program that is part of the KCSN "California Focus" programming and features a "never-ending search for a fabulous array of discoveries for happiness in Southern California!" This half hour weekly show runs every Tuesday night from 6:30 to 7 PM and promises to bring you the best of Los Angeles, the landmarks, events and personalities that are ingrained in our pop culture memory:

swank cocktail lounges

trendy theme restaurants

classic movie palaces

red booth restaurants

big bands and swing dancing

eclectic retro music

the 'tiki' scene

architectural landmarks

black light bowling

vintage clothing

car clubs and culture

plus so much more!

The Mid-Century Modern style scene of Southern California goes beyond 'retro.' There is a vibrant new hybrid scene alive and well in Los Angeles inspired by the artists and architects who revolutionized design in the postwar period.
"On The Town" ties the past and present together and will help you start exploring a world of urbane style:

calendar of kitschy events | eclectic & period music | interviews with artists

The show was created by Mary-Margaret Stratton, a lifetime resident who pioneered the Los Angeles Conservancy Modern Committee's highly acclaimed "How Modern Was My Valley" self-driving architectural tour for which KCSN provided the on-air soundtrack. Mary-Margaret brings a fresh and creative perspective - a little bit Doris Day, a little bit Emma Peel, and a lot of enthusiasm for the City of Angels!

The show was later produced and hosted by Jeff Stork. Jeff works in the automobile industry, and has a special interest in California Car Culture and roadside architecture.

The show's content also features contributions from the Los Angeles Conservancy Modern Committee, a volunteer group that was formed in 1984 in response to the rapid destruction of a generation of Postwar buildings. The Modern Committee's focus is 20th century architecture and related fields which reflect the heritage of Modernism and popular culture.

Come along on a Never Ending Search
for a Fabulous Array of Discoveries for Happiness in Southern California!

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