More Chicago broadcaster book writings

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: Two more Chicago broadcast legends have recently published noteworthy memoirs: : From Bill Jackson, popular children's show host in the '60s and '70s, comes The Only Kid on the Carnival -- An Extraordinary Childhood (from iUniverse Inc.). : It traces Jackson's difficult youth and poignant personal journey before he gained fame as creator and host of "Cartoon Town," "The B.J. & Dirty Dragon Show" and "Gigglesnort Hotel." : It's available at amazon.com. : Art Hellyer, the king of Chicago radio in the '50s (who enjoyed great success through the '80s) and an ABC television network announcer for 31 years, has self-published The Hellyer Say, a collection of anecdotes and autobiographical essays. : Hellyer's witty and creative style influenced a generation of avid followers. The book includes a foreword by radio historian Chuck Schaden. : It's available at www.lulu.com. : (FEDER/Sun-Times)

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