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Casey Kasem's biggest fans were his family

November 25, 2018 / 01:42

This episode features Casey Kasem's son discussing his father's legacy, voice work, and impact on radio and television. Key topics include Kasem's career, his role in Scooby-Doo, and his dedication to his work.

The son reflects on growing up with Casey Kasem, noting how he never boasted about his father's fame. He shares how he came to appreciate Kasem's popularity as he got older, recognizing the admiration fans had for him.

Kasem's pride in his work is highlighted, especially his voiceover roles and his love for radio. The episode emphasizes how Kasem found happiness in his career and family life.

Listeners hear anecdotes about Kasem's character and his unique voice, illustrating his broad appeal across generations.

The episode concludes with a celebration of Kasem's contributions to entertainment and the joy he derived from his profession.

TLDR

Casey Kasem's son reflects on his father's legacy and passion for radio and voice work.

Episode

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my dad taught us to always be humble always so I never ever once told someone my dad is Casey Kasem ever that being

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said I was extremely proud of him and hear his voice and it's my dad it's not a talent hit a beautiful voice it a

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unique voice Casey Casey from Hollywood this is American top 40 I'm Casey Kasem we have 20 hits to go to the number one

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song in the nation I think at one time his demographics were from 8 to 80 which is just unheard of today as I got older

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I sort of understood wait a minute we're getting stopped in the mall we're getting stopped everywhere we go they

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want his autograph they really really like him and then it was like oh cool that's really neat I was a pan I was a

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fan of Scooby Doo yeah I watched Scooby Doo all the time and in my mind I'm like my dad

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this night sticks you're doing he was proud of that character he was proud to be a DJ he was proud of cartoons he was

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proud of being a voiceover and he loved radio I'll tell you something my dad said he

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said why would I take a vacation I love what I do I love it makes me happy this was I think the happiest part of his

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life was being at work or being with his family that's what we my dad happy [Music]

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Episode Highlights

Casey Kasem's Unique Voice
Casey Kasem's voice was a talent that resonated with audiences of all ages.
“His demographics were from 8 to 80, which is just unheard of today.”
@ 00m 27s
November 25, 2018
A Proud Legacy
His pride in his work and family defined his life, from radio to cartoons.
“He was proud of being a voiceover and he loved radio.”
@ 01m 12s
November 25, 2018

Episode Quotes

I love what I do, it makes me happy.
Casey Kasem's biggest fans were his family
This was the happiest part of his life.
Casey Kasem's biggest fans were his family

Key Moments

Voice of a Generation00:21
Family Pride01:34