KHJ Boss Radio: A Look Back

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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 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.

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 - April 19, 1967

Issue #94 - Humble Harve on the cover of the new-look Boss 30 as Tommy James & the Shondells hit No. 1 with “I Think We’re Alone Now.”

KHJ Boss 30 - August 16, 1967

Issue #111 - Humble Harve ... for the Love Generation.

Humble Harve KHJ Postcard

This is a promotional postcard for Boss Jock Humble Harve and utilizes the same artwork as seen on Boss 30 Issue No. 111. Measures 5" x 7".

KHJ Boss 30 - October 25, 1967

Issue #121 - Humble Harve and Leonard Nimoy with John Ritchie, the winner of the “Star Trek” promotion.

Vikki Carr’s “It Must Be Him” leaps from No. 7 to No. 1 on the Boss 30.

KHJ Boss 30 No. 121 - Humble Harve with Leonard Nimoy and winner

KHJ Boss 30 - February 28, 1968

Issue #139 - Great shot of Humble Harve with a fisheye lens on the cover of the Boss 30.

Hard-luck Ronnie Dove has a Hitbound this week with “In Some Time.” He had five different titles appear as Hitbound on the printed surveys but never did make the Boss 30.

Boss Jock Humble Harve Portrait

This is a portrait of Humble Harve from the “Boss Jocks” promotional package.

KHJ Boss 30 - June 12, 1968

Issue #154 - Boss Jock Humble Harve on the lookout for Tiny Tim while “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” by the Rolling Stones becomes their third No. 1 on the Boss 30.

KHJ Boss 30 - July 24, 1968

Issue #160 - “Classical Gas” by Mason Williams hits numero uno on the Boss 30. And ya gotta love the little ankh in Humble Harve’s signature.

KHJ Boss 30 - October 9, 1968

Issue #171 - Boss Jock Humble Harve on the cover of the Boss 30 as KHJ rolls out the “Laugh-In Jackpot” promotion.

KHJ Boss 30 - January 29, 1969

Issue #187 - Boss Jock Humble Harve with Bob Hite of Canned Heat.

KHJ Boss 30 No. 187 - Humble Harve with Bob Hite

KHJ Boss 30 - March 19, 1969

Issue #194 - Boss Jock Humble Harve happens nightly from 9PM - Midnight on Boss Radio.

What the ... ???

This survey somehow made it into circulation. It’s basically a hybrid of Issues No. 193 and the real No. 194.

KHJ Boss 30 - May 21, 1969

Issue #203 - Although Creedence Clearwater Revival never had a No. 1 on Billboard, they scored with “Bad Moon Rising” on Boss Radio.

KHJ Boss 30 - July 9, 1969

Issue #210 - While Humble Harve visits with Dr. Grabow and Sir Walter Raleigh, Stevie Wonder’s “My Cherie Amour” becomes the new No. 1 song on the Boss 30.