Gordon K. Mc Lendon Jr.

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Businessman
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Gordon_K._Mc_Lendon
gptkbp:alma_mater gptkb:University_of_Texas_at_Austin
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Mc_Lendon_Broadcasting_Company
gptkbp:awards National Radio Hall of Fame Inductee
gptkbp:birth_date 1921-03-06
gptkbp:children Gordon K. Mc Lendon III
gptkbp:death_date 1990-05-30
gptkbp:died_in gptkb:Dallas,_Texas
gptkbp:founded gptkb:KTVT
gptkb:KLIF
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Gordon K. Mc Lendon Jr.
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:radio_station
media industry
gptkbp:known_for gptkb:charity
community involvement
innovative programming
supporting local charities
promoting local talent
supporting education
supporting the arts
hosting radio shows
advocating for free speech
advertising innovations
influencing pop culture
building a media empire
creating promotional campaigns
advancing technology in broadcasting
creating a legacy in media
creating radio jingles
creating the ' Top 40' format
developing advertising strategies
developing radio formats
expanding radio reach
founding radio and television stations
mentoring young broadcasters
pioneering talk radio
promoting public service announcements
shaping radio history
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:Native_American_tribe
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:Businessman
gptkbp:resides_in gptkb:Dallas,_Texas
gptkbp:spouse Mary Mc Lendon