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We tell stories. We talk about statistics. And in 1978, we added an element of the show that gave it its heartbeat: the long distance dedication.

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Casey Kasem
Age: 82 †
Born: 1932
Born: April 27
Died: 2014
Died: June 15
Disc Jockey
Film Actor
Film Producer
Journalist
Musician
Radio Personality
Television Actor
Voice Actor
Detroit
Michigan
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