At 88 years old, and after seven decades in the business, Los Angeles radio host Art Laboe is still at it.
Six nights a week on The Art Laboe Connection, Laboe takes requests from his loyal listeners, who tune in on more than a dozen stations in California and the Southwestern United States.
This week, he'll be hosting his annual series of Valentine's concerts, featuring the "Oldies But Goodies" he's played for decades.
Laboe, with his welcoming baritone voice, has won his share of accolades over his long career. Among others, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1981 and a spot in the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2012.
But it's the adoration of Laboe's fans that keeps him going.
"You have a beautiful, handsome voice," caller "Leticia" recently told Laboe on the air. "You're in the right field."
Somewhat flustered, Laboe replied, "You've got me blushing."
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