Reitred radio personality and broadcast veteran Phil Grossardt will present a program on the creation of the American Top 40 Radio Show at 7 p.m., Monday October 26th at the Barton County Historical Society. American Top 40 is the most successful and most listened to music countdown show in history, however the show got off to a slow start and was nearly cancelled on more than one occasion. In 1980, Grossardt visited the AT 40 Studios in Hollywood and over the years, he’s gained direct insight into the radio show’s history and entertainment impact. The program is free for historical society members, for those 16 and under and $5 for non members. The Barton County Historical Society is just south of the Arkansas River bridge on Highway 281.The Barton County Historical Society is just south of the Arkansas River bridge on Highway 281.
