"Shotgun Tom" Kelly

Found at the southeast corner of La Brea and Hollywood is the star for "Shotgun Tom" Kelly. It was awarded for achievements in radio. Hey guys, this guy's still alive! He is a famed disc jockey and television personality who hails from San Diego. He got his start in radio at a young age, being interviewed on air at the age of 10. At the age of 13 he was in a radio studio when the program director asked him if he like a song. That studio was then the first in the nation to air "California Dreaming" by the Mamas and the Papas. At 16 Kelly got his first employment in radio on a sunday morning show. Kelly has won two Emmys for his 1970's children's show "Words a Poppin". For over 40 years Kelly has been a major radio personality. I'm surprised I didn't recognize his name. That said, I haven't spent much time listening to oldies radio or radio in the San Diego area, both of which are in his wheelhouse.