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FRANK DERAK

The many faces of Mr. Instant Request, Frank Derak

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One of the hottest shows to ever hit the WICC airwaves was Frank's INSTANT REQUEST show, which broke all existing records at WICC for incoming phone calls. Southern New England Telephone equipment apparently suffered damage due the huge volume of calls. Frank still has the letters sent to WICC management from SNET addressing their "problem". The record is said to still stand to this day.
PHOTO #1: Submitted by Errol Siksay. PHOTO #2 & #3: Submitted by Frank Derak

 


WICC Marine Reporter Frank Derak, a span of five seasons, at the 38th Street Marina in New York's East River, covering "The Around Long Island Powerboat Races. Frank is shown here uppermost, waving to you from the flybridge. This photo was taken by The Daily News, then owner of WICC, through Chicago Tribunal. It appeared in the centerfold of the New York Daily News.

Sponsored by Rex Marine Center, Norwalk CT. With thanks to Tommy Gardella Sr, 1970/75

PHOTO SUBMITTED BY FRANK DERAK
Circa 1975

 

al_frankfactsheet.jpg (31313 bytes) "Radio 600, serving rich Fairfield County from Bridgeport, Connecticut.

"WICC PERSONALITIES. BIG AL'S "ALIVE" IN PM DRIVE.
Al Warren. 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM Mon -Fri. Tune in Big Al and he'll soothe your jangled nerves and help you unwind after a tough day on the job. Let Al join you in the front seat from parking lot to doorstep and you'll arrive home an authority on sports, weather commuter info, and the best music of today, plus, put a smile on your face.

"DISCO 6  FRANK DERAK  7:00 PM - 12:00 Midnight,
Mon - Fri. Frank hosts this unique musical format the brings the listener 48 minutes of the latest disco music per hour. The only show of its kind in Connecticut. "In" music for "in" people.

"Represented nationally by the Robert Eastman Company."

Submitted by Frank Derak


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The WICC SINGING SWEETHEARTS. 40 female voices. Music Director Sandra Spadaccino. Frank Derak (white slacks, black jacket) Founder and Director. Submitted by Frank Derak.

sweethearts2.jpg (37959 bytes) "Let us entertain you, and we'll have a real good time. Yes sir! We'll have a real good time....

"These words from a popular show tune aptly describe what occurs whenever the Singing Sweethearts perform. The Sweethearts are an all female chorus of approximately forty members, singing in four part harmony. We offer a wide variety of music, including popular ballads, spirituals, patriotic and folk music, as well as a complete selection of Christmas music for the Yule Season. The chorus has performed throughout Fairfield County for PTA groups, industrial clubs, civic and social groups, appearing also at charity and community affairs.

"Should your group or organization want The Singing Sweethearts to entertain at your next function please contact our business manager for further information.....and "Let us entertain you..." "

Submitted by Frank Derak

 

ssalbum.gif (14072 bytes) In an unusual turn of fate, webmaster and host of WICC's current running show Sock Hop Saturday Night, Mark Edwards recently found this copy of the Singing Sweethearts album on EBAY several weeks prior to being contacted by Frank. The album is in pristine condition and appears to have been played perhaps once, if ever. Submitted by Mark Edwards

 


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Frank and fans flight to Nashville, Tenn. to visit the "Grand Ole Opry" during Frank's hosting of "The All American Sound In Music" on WICC. Frank Derak, far right, playing the part as host and loving it. Submitted by Frank Derak

 

 
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