Dana Carvey does a great impersonation of Casey.
He really was great radio. Made the songs come to life.
Rest in Hell ...
Casey Kasem, Anti-American, Anti-Israel Creep, Buh-Bye – RIH
So, radio disc jockey Casey Kasem is dead at 82. No tears from me. As recent readers will note, I pointed out that Kasem has a long history of anti-American, Israel-hating activism, which includes support for HAMAS and its terrorist activity against Israel.
Kasem supported Islamic terrorists and publicly opposed Israel’s efforts to fight them, every step of the way. Kemal Amin Kasem (his real name) was a Druze Arab who was a constant presence at Arab and Muslim rallies and events against Israel. He was also a frequent participant in anti-American protests. He was a darling of the left. Read all the details here.
It is fitting that Kasem–who was suffering from Parkinson’s and dementia–spent his last months being dragged back and forth in a traumatic family feud between his children from his first marriage and his second wife. I am glad that he experienced even a fraction of a fraction of a tiny modicum of the trauma and terror he wished upon Jews and Israelis. What goes around comes around.
http://www.debbieschlussel.com/72484/casey-kasem-anti-american-anti-israel-creep-buh-bye/
He had a fairly unique voice and was good at memorizing celebrity trivia. Big deal.
Casey Kasem taught a generation the power of optimism and kindness
Casey really was the DJ to the soundtrack of my youth.
RIP Mr. Kasem, you will be missed. And thank you!
I liked Casey Kasem but IMHO there were a number of things wrong with both the idea and execution of Top 40 music shows.
He read my long disatn e dedication on 4/6/83, so I have a fond memory of the show.