Radio AAHS facts for kids

Radio AAHS was a special radio network just for kids! It was run by a company called the Children's Broadcasting Corporation.

The main station was WWTC (1280 AM) in Minneapolis. It broadcast from a building in St. Louis Park. Radio AAHS was very popular in 1996. It had 29 other stations around the country. Christopher Dahl started it in 1990. He wanted a radio station that played music for children. It was mostly for kids aged 5 to 10 years old. The station played songs from kids' movies. It also played songs made just for children. Kids could even call in and ask for their favorite songs!

Fun Radio Shows and Music

Radio AAHS played many different kinds of songs. In 1995, you might hear "I Just Can't Wait to Be King" from The Lion King. They also played "Don't Rock the Jukebox" by The Chipmunks. You could even hear songs by Boyz II Men and Little Texas.

The day started with a morning show called The All-American Alarm Clock. It played a "Good Morning" song every hour. Throughout the day, there was music and fun features. These included News for Kids, funny skits, jokes, and stories. The network made its own shows. Then, they shared these shows with all the other stations.

The Toy Talk Show

One popular show was called The Toy Talk Show. It was made by Pangea Corporation. Three people hosted it: John Besmehn, John Schulte, and Cheryl Ann Wong. Kids could call in and ask questions. They talked about toys, cartoons, and new video games. This show was a great example of how Radio AAHS created its own content.

Sponsors and the Internet

Big companies like Disney, Mattel, and General Mills helped pay for the network. They advertised their products on Radio AAHS. In 1995 and 1996, the network even had a magazine. It came with a CD or tape of popular Radio AAHS songs.

As the internet became more popular, Radio AAHS joined with NetRadio. NetRadio was a website that played music online. This helped Radio AAHS reach even more kids. It also brought in more advertisements. NetRadio wanted to reach kids because many companies advertise to them.

Stations Across the Country

Radio AAHS was heard on many stations. The main station was WWTC in Minneapolis. It was on AM radio stations all over the U.S. There was even one FM station in Spokane. After five years, Radio AAHS had 27 stations. By early 1995, about 30% of the United States could listen to Radio AAHS. The goal was to reach almost half the country. Many of the stations had special names that sounded like kids' programming.