Al Lohman (obituary, Oct. 15) and partner Roger Barkley were one of the bright spots on the radio in Los Angeles. Many mornings in the '80s I didn't get a lot of work done while they were on. Their cast of silly characters helped us not to take life too seriously. Oftentimes I borrowed one of the names they used for filling out unimportant forms. There will never be another Lohman and Barkley.
Dr. Grinstaff Trillingham
(Tim Elliott)
Burbank
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The morning drive was tolerable while listening to Ted J. Balogna, W., Dominic Longo and, of course, the outstanding Maynard Farmer. It was amazing to look around at the other cars on the freeway and see other drivers laughing at the situations brought to us by the Lohman and Barkley show.
I remember them talking about their annual golf tournament and "bringing out the sticks again," and Lohman said, "One year we should try playing with golf clubs instead of sticks." The coffee stains never did come out of my shirt, tie and pants. Thanks for the great memories and R.I.P.
