Re: Casey Kasem and Rick Dees Shows -- American Top 40: The Countdown of the Century

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Date Posted: 11:38:32 12/11/02 Wed
Author: Andrew Craner
Subject: Re: Casey Kasem and Rick Dees Shows
In reply to: Paul 's message, "Casey Kasem and Rick Dees Shows" on 18:38:35 12/10/02 Tue

I remember back in..1995 and 96.."Casey's Top 40" and [Rick] Dees show counted down the same chart, yet
>many times they would have the same order from say
>40-6, and then a different top 5. Did the Dees staff
>or himself change up the top 5 so it would be
>different than Casey's? I ask if Rick did this because
>I can't imagine Casey or his staff writers doing
>anything to make us question the integrity of what
>they are counting down for no other reason than
>another show counts down the same chart guess.

Interesting observation, Paul. It DOES seem rather odd that two different shows claiming to utilize the same source would arrive at different numbers for the top 5 positions. Although I have nothing against Rick Dees, I, too, would give the benefit of the doubt to Casey Kasem and his "whiplash aerobatic ensamble." (sorry, Dr. Rob!) To me, Casey Kasem has, and always will, exemplify professionalism and integrity when it comes to the music charts. Although nobody desires to point fingers at Rick Dees and his staff without concrete proof, it is sad to hear of possible fudging with the music charts on one of the countdown shows. Although this practice is unlikely to cease, Paul has done a great service by bringing this issue to the forefront. Thanks!

Andrew

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