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Casey Kasem's finest role


Something about that police pathologist's voice makes me want to make a long-distance dedication.

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Yes he was great in this. Er, what exactly do you mean by a long distance dedication?



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I take it you've never heard "American Top 40"?

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They still have that? I remember Kasem's voice and my sister listening to it in the 80's but that was back when I was too young to be interested in radio music.

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Apparently they still have "American Top 40" with Ryan Seacrest as the host. I haven't listened to it in decades, since Casey Kasem had it. From what I hear, Casey is not doing well now.

Anyway, Casey would always give a long-distance dedication on the show, often to loved ones in the service stationed overseas.

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Sorry to hear that about him and I hope he gets better. It's always been a pleasure to hear his unique voice whether on radio, in animation or as an actor.



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Indeed! He has a very distinctive voice, and it was a real treat to see him in this film when I was used to hearing him over the radio.

Unfortunately, he's 81 and suffering Parkinson's disease, and reportedly his wife is preventing his children from seeing him. Sounds like a very nasty battle.

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