Abstract
This oral history interview documents the life and career of Tom Bush, a Cleveland native, whose work in radio and television provides insight into the city’s media landscape and urban development during the late twentieth century. Bush reflects on his upbringing in Cleveland, his transition from business and finance into broadcasting at WMMS, and his long association with local entertainment, including performing comedy skits with regional television personalities. He also discusses his experiences working at the Statler Office Tower in the 1980s, describing the building as a hub of radio activity when WWMS was based there. Throughout the interview, Bush offers personal observations on Cleveland’s changing downtown, the impact of suburbanization, and the importance of strong schools, civic leadership, and entrepreneurial vision in shaping the city’s future. His reflections highlight both nostalgia for Cleveland’s past vibrancy and optimism about its potential for renewal.
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Interviewee
Bush, Tom (interviewee)
Interviewer
Scullion, Brandon (interviewee)
Project
History 304
Date
2005
Document Type
Oral History
Duration
46 minutes
Recommended Citation
"Tom Bush interview, 2005" (2005). Cleveland Regional Oral History Collection. Interview 304039.
https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/crohc000/826
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