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Nathan Safir

FATHER OF SPANISH RADIO


Known as the father of Spanish radio, Nathan Safir gave San Antonio, Texas, its first Spanish programming in 1940. In 1953, he turned KCOR-AM San Antonio, the nations’ premier full-time Spanish station, into a model format. In 1955, he founded KCOR-TV, America’s first Spanish TV station.

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1989 RADIO INDUCTEE






Nathan Safir

Nathan Safir the father of Spanish radio.