Bob Shriver was a Denver announcer best remembered for the big-band remotes from the Trocadero Ballroom at Elitch Gardens, and the first announcer heard on Colorado’s first TV station.
Career
A graduate of the University of Denver’s radio program, Shriver joined KFEL, then Denver’s Mutual network affiliate, in 1948. When KFEL-TV Channel 2 signed on in 1952, he was its first announcer. In 1955 he moved to KOA radio and KOA-TV Channel 4, staying until 1969, then went into sales at KLZ-TV Channel 7 and later sold regionally for Pikes Peak Broadcasting, the KRDO company.
He also gave 40 years to the Arvada Volunteer Fire Department, and was inducted into the Broadcast Pioneers of Colorado Hall of Fame in 2003.
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1948: Bob Shriver joins KFEL
1948 — University of Denver radio graduate Bob Shriver joined KFEL, Denver’s Mutual affiliate, where he announced the big-band remotes from the Trocadero Ballroom at Elitch Gardens. In 1952 he was the first announcer on KFEL-TV Channel 2.
1955: Bob Shriver moves from KFEL to KOA
1955 — Bob Shriver left KFEL for KOA radio and KOA-TV, staying until 1969.
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