KHJ Boss 30 - January 4, 1967

Issue #79 - Sam Riddle on the cover of the Boss 30 as the “Time Machine” promotion begins.

KHJ Boss 30 - January 11, 1967

Issue #80 - Robert W. Morgan goes on the road with the Monkees to report from concerts in Cleveland and Detroit.

KHJ Boss 30 - January 18, 1967

Issue #81 - On the road with Robert W. Morgan and the Monkees.

KHJ Boss 30 - January 25, 1967

Issue #82 - Humble Harve is coming to Boss Radio!

This would be the final week of the Monkees’ eight-week stranglehold on the No. 1 position with “I’m A Believer.” It took until 1975 for somebody to tie the record of eight weeks at No. 1 when Captain & Tennille accomplished the feat with “Love Will Keep Us Together.” The Bee Gees finally broke the record in 1978 when “Night Fever” held the top spot for nine weeks.

Robert W. Morgan with The Monkees

Below are the front and rear covers of a four-page promotional booklet that contains pictures from Boss Jock Robert W. Morgan’s road trip with the Monkees.

Promotional Boss Jocks Package

This is a promotional “Boss Jocks” package that contains portraits of all the current Boss Jocks. The portraits were done by artist Frank Morton and would also be utilized on the cover of the Boss 30.

Boss Jock Gary Mack Portrait

This is a portrait of Gary Mack from the “Boss Jocks” promotional package.

KHJ Boss 30 - February 1, 1967

Issue #83 - Boss Jock Humble Harve makes his first appearance on the cover of the Boss 30 and Boss Radio rolls out the welcome mat with the “Humble Harve Hello Happening” at the Hollywood Palladium.

KHJ Boss 30 - February 8, 1967

Issue #84 - The Real Don Steele on the cover of the Boss 30 as the first “Mr. Whisper” promotion begins. Actor Robert Vaughn was “Mr. Whisper.”

KHJ Boss 30 - February 15, 1967

Issue #85 - Johnny Williams temporarily moved to the 9AM - Noon slot in early 1967 before returning to his customary all-night shift.

KHJ Boss 30 - February 22, 1967

Issue #86 - Boss Jock Humble Harve and friends on the cover of the Boss 30 as the “Jet Set” promotion begins on Boss Radio.

Humble Harve KHJ Sweatshirt

Below is a KHJ Humble Harve sweatshirt. These were given out to fans who attended the “Humble Harve Hello Happening” at the Hollywood Palladium on February 18, 1967.

Boss Jock Sam Riddle Portrait

This is a portrait of Sam Riddle from the “Boss Jocks” promotional package.

KHJ Boss 30 - March 1, 1967

Issue #87 - Boss Jock Bobby Tripp makes his first appearance on the cover of the Boss 30 and the Casinos move into the top spot on the survey with “Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye.”

KHJ Boss 30 - March 8, 1967

Issue #88 - Humble Harve in full coolness on the cover of the Boss 30.

The Mickie Most-produced “There’s A Kind Of Hush” / “No Milk Today” by Herman’s Hermits takes the top spot on the Boss 30.

Mickie Most was the most successful British record producer on the KHJ surveys, charting 31 titles during the Boss Radio era. George Martin charted 24 titles and Peter Sullivan charted 19 titles.

KHJ Boss 30 - March 15, 1967

Issue #89 - Original Boss Jock Gary Mack makes his final appearance on the cover of the Boss 30. He went from behind-the-mike to behind-the-scenes as a National Program Director for Drake-Chenault.

KHJ Boss 30 - March 22, 1967

Issue #90 - The “Bosstrology” promotion begins on Boss Radio while “There’s A Kind Of Hush” / “No Milk Today” by Herman’s Hermits tops the survey for the third consecutive week.

KHJ Boss 30 - March 29, 1967

Issue #91 - Robert W. Morgan on the cover of the Boss 30 with a teaser for KHJ’s Second Annual Appreciation Concert on the rear. Nancy & Frank Sinatra hit the survey summit with “Somethin’ Stupid.”

Boss Jock Johnny Williams Portrait

This is a portrait of Johnny Williams from the “Boss Jocks” promotional package.

The Supremes at KHJ’s 1967 Appreciation Concert

The Supremes perform at KHJ’s Second Annual Appreciation Concert at the Hollywood Bowl on April 29, 1967. The occasion marked the first appearance of Cindy Birdsong (left) performing with the Supremes. Although Florence Ballard had cut audio promos for the concert, Birdsong performed in her place and officially replaced her as a member of the group a few months later.