American Radio Archives: Allin Slate Collection

Allin Slate pioneered the sports talk show format on KABC radio in Los Angeles in the 1960s. His career began in the 1940s and included a period of work in Honolulu. He returned to his native Los Angeles and worked at KIEV, KABC, and KNX.

This collection contains approximately 2 linear feet of papers and over 400 open reel audiotapes. The audiotapes include:

• recordings of Slate's broadcasts

• his programs with co-hosts Leo Durocher and Jimmy Piersall

• recordings of post-game interviews and press conferences with athletes, and luncheons at the Southern California Sports Broadcasters Association.

This collection also includes:

• typescripts used in Slate's broadcasts

• photographs

• publicity material related to his shows