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Larry Glick Obituary
Memories and Condolences
for Larry Glick
186 Entries
Brandon Ross
July 10, 2025
When I was a kid I would cozy up to Larry late at night (when my parents wanted me to be asleep), and here treasures of stories from people phoning in, from their homes, from phone booths, from restaurants in foreign countries. Like many others, I looked forward to the ghost stories that callers would tell, including "Graveyard Marauder." And other favorites, like the Orangutan Story ("This is One Monkey He's Glad to Get Off His Back!"), along with Larry's schticks as when a caller would say, "Hello Larry!" and he would say, "Hello Lady," or his regular check-ins with his friends like Batista in Cuba. One night he got the phone number of a phone booth in London and talked with two teenagers who when Larry asked, "What do you do out there?" answered, "You know, we're punk rockers." When he wasn't creating late night conjurings, Larry did many benefits events in the Boston area. .... Later, with great inspiration from Mr. Glick, I became a radio disc jockey and radio program coordinator. .... Anyone who ever heard him, will never forget late nights on WBZ. ~ Cheers!
Larry C
December 30, 2024
Larry was a master at his craft. I was fortunate to meet him twice - first during the studio open house on July 4th 1976 in Alston, and once again at Norwood Airport when I flew in to pick up a friend. I think Larry was taking a flying lesson. He was as entertaining on person as he was on the radio.
Aprille D Bernard
December 30, 2024
Mr Glick was a frequent fixture on my Ma's night offs. She would call and talk religion, politics, news of the world..I remember so well..he had the best voice. Rest in peace and thank you
Wayne Stickney
December 6, 2024
I was one of probably millions of teens who hid a radio under the covers from their parents after bedtime. I proudly wore the label "Glicknic". Thank you for the enrichment you brought to my world.
Jackson E. Gaylord , Jr. Major, US Army, Retired
December 5, 2024
Larry became a close friend when I was assigned to The Boston Army Recruiting Battalion as the Boston Recruiting Company Commander 1982-1985. He had me as a guest on his show a couple of times. During one of those times, Larry asked me what my greatest challenge was meeting recruiting objectives (#s of men and women recruiting quotas). I honestly told him "that if Boston is the Cradle of Liberty, then why is it immensely difficult to get more young men and women to join the Armed Services? Well, I think every Veteran in Boston called in as Larry´s switchboard lite up like a Christmas Tree with, I think every Veteran called in telling Larry, That Captain has no idea how patriotic Boston is!
Back at the Recruting HQ, my commanding officer in the battalion was furious and told me that was my last interview with Larry! It did bring to light the challenges of recruiting men and women to serve.
Larry remained a great friend and I will miss him very much.
Rest in Peace my dear friend!
Jackson E Gaylord, Jr, MAJ, Retired, USA
November 26, 2024
I had the opportunity to know Larry when serving Army Recruiting in Boston, MA. He interviewed me several times as he got his start working for Army Radio in Europe. He was a strong supporter of US Army Recruiting while I was assigned to US Army Recruiting Battalion in Boston. I will miss him! My deepest sympathies to his surviving family.
Marc L
November 23, 2024
I started lisening to Larry on WBZ in late 1977 after I moved from New York to go to school in Philadelphia. I found the show by accident and could usually get a signal. I became a regular listener when I moved to Boston in 1985. I got two Glick University t-shirts during the WHDH years.
I ran into Larry at Downtown Crossing one evening on my way home from work. He had just done a remote broadcast. I asked him how he was doing. "Fine," he said. I said, "You're supposed to say 'Let me check.'"
He is missed.
Richard Kangas
September 21, 2024
I loved to listen to Larry on my way to work in the morning.Always a good way to start my day. Especially loved the way he would shoot people off the air. Some even challenged him to do it He would say I wont do that to you but I'll do this and the next thing you hear is a nuclear bomb blast@
Nina
June 25, 2024
So many fond memories of listening to Larry on WMEX with my transistor radio under my pillow. The one earplug it had held against my pillow hid my listening from my parents. Don´t know how I stayed up so late and went to school in the morning but I was a little kid in elementary school when I started. Thank you, Dad, for the transistor radio and thank you, Larry, for the years of entertainment and fun. RIP
Rich McEvoy
April 29, 2024
All these years later Larry, I hope you know how often your name still comes up - always affectionately. Laughter and respect live forever. Thanks for all the great memories... RIP
Jackson Eldrige Gaylord Jr, Major,USA ,Retired
March 28, 2024
Larry and I had an instant relationship. While assigned with The US Army recruiting Battalion, I met Larry and as our friendship developed, I learned he got his start on radio with The Armed Forces Radio Station in Germany. We hit it off and developed a lasting relationship until I left for a new assignment in 1990. I wil always miss Larry and "May you rest in peace.
George martyak
October 17, 2023
After reading all the tributes to him It would be hard to come up with anything new. I listened to him back in the 60s every night was a night owl myself. Being from Pennsylvania the radio waves at times would wonder but I still waited till they cleared up. I had my buddies at fishing camps listening it was a blast. Especially on the nights streaking was popular. He called his booth " streaker central". And people would call in where they seen people streaking back then. What a blast. He made it fun. I would hope I could find a radio station that would rebroadcast his crazy nights on the air!! may he rest in peace. He will have the dear Lord cracking up when he gets there!! thanks for the memories Larry no one was greater then you!!
jim yuill
February 8, 2021
Jim Yuill from Michigan again...sorry meant to say Ed Glick was a teacher at Wayne State in Detroit ..for radio production class..he told us at the time that Larry was his brother...Ed was great teacher...that's when l started listening to Larry...1969
jim yuill
February 8, 2021
l live in Michigan..listened to Larry every nite.....radio skip wave...he was great...loved Glick univetsity...he would talk to anyone .. he had regulars...callers would say "is this Larry?"...he would say let me check...had his brother Ed at Wayne State University in Detroit back in early 70's.. another fine man
DeWitt Shank, Lewisburg, WV
September 2, 2020
A lot of contributors mention that he was one of the best ever. They are WRONG! Larry Glick was the best, period, end of story.
Steve Walsh
April 17, 2020
As a youngster who wanted to get into broadcasting when I got older, I listened to "the Commander" every night as he followed Jerry Williams (or a Bruins or Celtics game) on "the Spirit of New England, WBZ Boston, a Group W Westinghouse Broadcasting Station." Larry's regular guests and their stories were eagerly anticipated. I eventually entered the world of broadcasting, as everything from disc jockey to news and sports anchor to reporter to talk show host over an almost three decade career in cities throughout the United States and Canada. It was as a talk show host that I would occasionally mention the name of Larry Glick and thank him for the inspiration he gave me as I listened, in bed, dreaming of the day when I would have my own show, putting into practice what I had learned listening to Larry. Rest in peace, Larry. Thanks for the great memories.
March 24, 2020
I live north of Toronto, and listened to Larry for years on the late night show on WBZ Boston.
Doug Mahy, Thornhill ON
October 25, 2019
I spent many nights listening to Larry, warm and cozy in my bed in Lansing Michigan. WBZ came in strong and clear almost every night.
He was so much fun to listen to, I enjoyed his calls to random phone booths around the country. Still missed after all these years.
Mike Knowlton
Pitcaren Rauchorne
July 4, 2019
I had listened to Larry Glick since he was on WMEX Radio Boston. I called his show on at least 3 occasions. I even got to meet him when he did a late night show from a cemetery in Dedham Ma.
He was the "johnny Carson" of late night radio. He was the best of the best. The AM airways died with Larry Glick.
ted jackson
April 3, 2019
While I was in school at Marshall University, in WV I ran across this radio station one late night. I was hooked. Larry never met me touched my life. I absolutely loved his show. "WBZ Boston, the spirit of new England, Group W a Westinghouse broadcasting station -- its 11 o'clock!" How I miss those shows.
March 17, 2019
Larry, Thank You so much for MANY Hours of late night entertainment. Missed in Boston Forever. God Bless R.I.P.
Dick Syatt
February 4, 2019
I met Larry at WMEX in Boston when I was 14 years old. We remained close friends till the day he died. He was a second father to me. Dick Syatt
Dottie Hutton
September 15, 2018
Norman Reid
August 13, 2018
Although it has been a number of years since Commander Glick's passing. I still find myself remembering some of Larry's moments. When I meet someone from Boston down here and they mention what part of the city they came from, my answer is "Stick em up". When Lorenzo Glick had his name engraved on a certain portion of the monument near the Aquarium honoring Italian ancestors, he was disappointed to learn it was placed near the bottom corner of the monument. The reason? Dogs could relieve themselves there. I checked, it's there. He was one of a kind.
Norman Reid
August 13, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Scott
July 24, 2018
Still not forgotten. Me listened in my younger years and my kids listen now. Thanks for the greatness
October 13, 2017
and goodnight mrs. calabash wherever you are. . . loved listening to larry glick !!!
Lisa Coto
October 8, 2017
The One and Only COMMANDER
I was so sorry to hear of Larry's passing. My condolences to Larry's family. My husband and I were huge fans of Larry's show! My husband and I were newly married and he was working late in the evenings. We both were avid listeners. Yup! Lorenzo Glickiano! Had the opportunity to call in once and had a lovely conversation with Larry. The one thing I always, always wanted was a Glick University t-shirt and without a doubt I would have kept it clean! A very proud Glick Nick here to say...You were the best of the best! There will never be another Larry Glick! Glick University 100...Anybody else...1...
Rest well!
April 26, 2017
Stumbling upon this page, I felt I had to add my two-bits worth. Larry was a friend of mine. A friend I never met and to whom I never spoke. The reason I never spoke to him was because I never felt I had anything worthy to share on his show. Also, I didn't want to get shot off the air! But I loved the man. A person couldn't help but to feel good listening to his antics and witty repartee.
I "discovered" Larry while having a camp out in a tent with a few friends. We were "channel surfing" on a transistor radio and heard this guy mooing like a cow and cracking jokes. We instantly liked him and the radio dial was permanently fixed on 1030am.
In central Michigan, the signal waxed and waned and we'd get so annoyed when trying to listen and we "lost our connection" with "the man."
I spent many hours listening to his show in high school and college when I should have been sleeping...but it was like an addiction, so, thank you Larry for keeping me off drugs!
I never ordered the Larry Glick lemonade and never won the coveted Glick University T-shirt, but I did get an autographed publicity photo that I still have today.
I was sorry to have lost track of Larry when I started working jobs that really required I sleep at night, so, what a joy to stumble upon the show archives online now, through which I am reliving those happy moments and keeping Larry very much alive.
Thanks for everything Larry,
Dave from Michigan
william ventura
April 17, 2017
I grew up listening to Larry on my mom's AM radio beside her bed. It was always on WBZ and I always heard larry come on late at night when I was supposed to be sleeping.
With the Glick Knick song still fresh in my head, I went out and got my own radio and started to listen! Such great and interesting people called in and Larry "shot" some of them off the air for getting too draggy, lol!
RIP Mr. Glick thanks for the wonderful late night memories...
I never did get my Glick University T-Shirt:(
Dee Larkin
March 22, 2017
I knew Larry when he moved to Westwood- late 70's/early 80's I have a small Insurance Agency,right around the corner from his house. He became one our customers after he moved there, and quickly became one of our favorite people.He used to come in the office every now and then to just chat with me and my father, hardly ever about business , mostly about whatever was going on in the world. My dad was his age and they had a lot in common. It became more like a friend just stopping by to talk than a customer coming in. I loved his visits. Such an easy going , pleasant personality - very down to earth- and obviously a GREAT sense of humor. You would not know that he was a big time radio personality. I lost touch with him when he moved to Boca Raton - and I can honestly say that I missed his visits. I was very sad to hear of his passing. RIP commander ! Thank you for the Glick Univ T shirt and YES , I kept it clean.
February 26, 2017
Was a tower officer on the 11-7 shift at Walpole State Prison in the early 70's. Looked forward to hearing Larry, funny, funny man. Saw his show in Taunton Ma, hilarious!. He was a gift......thanks Larry.
February 4, 2017
I listened to Larry faithfully during my years as a college kid in Detroit. Loved his show and his humor. Very sorry to hear of his passing.
Doug Elkins, Albany
ROBERT VERGAS
November 17, 2016
Larry kept me up for so many months and years while I lived in Boston and later on after moving to Vermont. My fondest memory was the time I won his Glick University tee shirt for arranging a call between him and Janice Brown, a NASA test pilot, who made aviation history by flying the first solar powered airplane at Edwards AFB in California. I got the tee shirt and as promised, I have kept it clean all these years. It is still in the middle drawer of my dresser. RIP Larry. You were the best in talk show radio.
Gayle Rasar
July 31, 2016
Gone but not forgotten. What great memories of listening to you on the radio every night. I still listen to talk radio, but it's not the same...not nearly as great as yours was.
Paul Strope
May 9, 2016
I was a Glick Nick in the early 70's. My Mom often had to tell me to turn the radio off (at 3 in the morning). Thanks Larry for your humor, your laugh, and the fun you brought into my life.
April 7, 2016
I WAS A LONG DISTANCE TRUCK DRIVER FOR 19 YEARS.
I WILL NEVER FORGET THE MORNING IN ROANOKE VIRGINIA WHEN AN OLD BLACK MAN OPENED THE GATES FOR ME AT A PLANT THAT MADE BRICKS. HE READ LEXINGTON MASS ON THE DOOR OF MY TRUCK AND HE SAID ' YOU MUST KNOW LARRY GLICK!'
I ADMIT I KNEW IMMEDIATELY WHAT HE MEANT.
THANKS LARRY FOR KEEPING ME AWAKE MANY, MANY NIGHTS.
Don Narris
April 19, 2015
Luckily WBZ's signal comes booming into northeast Ohio at night and I spent many evenings listening to Larry on 1030 AM in the early 1980s when I was a teenager growing up in Akron. I miss hearing him and his unique brand of humor. The best talk show on radio. Rest In Peace Larry.
April 16, 2015
So sad to learn of Larry's passing. Many wonderful memories sitting around at night listening to a truly funny man. RIP Mr. Glick.
April 8, 2015
Lost touch with Larry when I moved to Florida. My mother was up a lot listening to him on WBZ, and I was a guest a number of times on his show. He was one of a kind and had quite a following. We would get calls from Canada, the Midwest, the South, and it was never boring! I've thought about him often over the years, and am sorry he has passed away.
Dr. Stephen Rudin, Fort Lauderdale, FL
January 23, 2015
my mother listened to him all the time. he was my favorite! Ed Paquette, Haverhill MA
Scott Tobin
October 21, 2014
Thank you for my best childhood memories with my father.
Scott Allen
January 29, 2014
First heard Larry while driving home from a college night class in 1976. Man was I hooked. Won three Glick U. tshirts over the years. Two for providing guests for him to call and one for answering a question when he had Mel Simon on. I loved it when Larry and Mel would get to laughing so hard they'd snort! Hilarious. Remember Kenny "Muck" Meyer, too. Also Darius the producer. I was going through the beginning stages of some mental issues at the time and Larry's show provided a nightly escape from those problems. Precious memories.
Champagne Lady
August 11, 2013
You were funny at the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame Induction. Glad you made it before we lost you. Still miss those all nighters with you and Muck.
Ron Berry
April 25, 2013
I just found out about Larry's passing. I was entertained many nights.My 9 yr old daughter talked with him on the show. The best !
Tracy Sands
June 24, 2010
"Quit your smoking, quit your drinking, but stay up late at night". Yeah, that's really it isn't it--he'd glue you to the radio and wouldn't let go. And he knew famous and infamous characters all over the world he'd call up just to rattle their cage (did he ever finally interview Frank Sinatra?). He was unbearably funny, every sentence was precious. He helped me quit smoking without withdrawls, but when I moved to California and couldn't hear him anymore, I went through 'radio withdrawls'. God bless ya Larry! I miss you alot.
Jerry
June 7, 2010
I worked the overnight shift at an oil processing facility up in NH in the late 1970's/early 80's. Larry would make the night go by where you wished it wouldn't end. I left NH in 1981 and always missed not being able to hear Larry. I never forgot about him though. Rest in peace Larry.
George Mason
May 25, 2010
2545678 hello you're on WBZ words I still hear every day.The Commander the COUNTLESS hours I listened over the years 1962-1976 when I left Swampscott,Ma and went in the Air Force never to hear Larry Glick's wonderful voice again!1 SAD
Ken
May 12, 2010
I listened to Larry Many a night and called many a night back in the 80's when I was 16-17 and 18 years old. I grew up in Ottawa Ontario and Larry Glick was a true motivator for me to pursue a career in Radio. My radio career didn't last but my memories of Larry Glick and being a Glicknick did. Rest in Peace Larry. Thank you for giving me a chance to escape to the wonderful world of the theatre of the mind.
Larry Tirronen
April 18, 2010
i was sorry to learn of Larry's death..i listened to him many nights. i also was lucky enough to see him at the Bull Run.. in Shirley twice.. his ability to hypnotize was incredible ..any night time listener may have heard this ability in his calming voice... great guy!!!
Cathy McLeod
February 13, 2010
I just learned of Larry's death...so sorry to hear that. I worked nights
in the 70's and early 80's and was kept awake by Larry and all the
glick nicks...loved the hypnotist stories.....rest in peace!
John M. Holman
January 17, 2010
January 17, 2010
For my dear friend, Larry and all the Glick-nicks.
I was a Glicknick and I had a Glick University Tee-shirt to prove it by suggesting a resident of Hampton, NH, to talk about the Ghosts in Hampton, possibly Eunice "Goody" Cole.
I have an audio tape of Tracey Reeves singing the Glick-nick song, "Hey all you Glick-nicks............."
{Whatever happened to Tracey Reeves? Does any one know. Contact me if you have the knowledge. Thanks.}
Those were the days. There never will be another Larry Glick to shoot you off the air. "Wait, le-me check.....[a whistle}, fine thank you."
God bless, you Larry!
[email protected] /Joe Fazio
November 12, 2009
For my dear friend...Larry
WEEP NOT FOR ME
Do not weep for me when I no longer dwell among the wonders of the earth; for my larger self is free, and my soul rejoices on the other side of pain...on the other side of darkness.
Do not weep for me, for I am a ray of sunshine that touches your skin, a tropical breeze upon your face, the hush of joy within your heart and the innocence of babes in mothers arms.
I am the hope in a darkened night. And, in your hour of need, I will be there to comfort you. I will share your tears, your joys, your fears, your disappointments and your triumphs.
Do not weep for me, for I am cradled
in the arms of God. I walk with the angels, and hear the music beyond the stars.
Do not weep for me, for I am within you;
I am peace, love, I am a soft wind that caresses the flowers. I am the calm that follows a raging storm. I am an autumns leaf that floats among the garden of God, and I am pure white snow that softly falls upon your hand.
Do not weep for me, for I shall never die, as long as you remember me...
with a smile and a sigh.
© Joe Fazio
David Glicklich
September 29, 2009
I had a special bond with Larry because my name is David Glicklich(not Glicknick). So many times people would ask me if I was related to Larry and in the end it was much more fun saying yes and I would make up some ridiculous story that I knew Larry would be proud of. Several years ago on my birthday my staff got me a hat that says "COMMANDER GLICK" . I will cherish that hat the rest of my life. God bless you Larry you brought so so much joy to so many people. You were truly one of a kind.
September 29, 2009
Does anybody remember the "Gunga Din" bit Larry played all the time. Larry was one of a kind. Noone will ever come close to him. What a guy....le'me check!!
kathy fallon
June 5, 2009
Never has , never will be another like you!!! I still have my GLICKNICK sweat shirt!!!
TIM&PAT HICKEY
May 25, 2009
TO LARRY GLICK'S FAMILY
OUR FAMILY LOVED LISTENING TO LARRY ON WBZ.WE GOT TO KNOW HIM PERSONALLY WHEN WE WENT TO THE LEGAL SEA FOOD IN BOCA.HE WAS SPECIAL
TIM &PAT
CAMBRIDGE,MA.
Michael L. Wilson
May 25, 2009
Sorry to hear of the passing of Larry Glick,a great man who will be missed by all that listened to him over the years. M.L.W. La Lima,Cortes Honduras Central America
Kathy
May 19, 2009
Larry,
Loved listening to you my friend.You will be missed...
Sharon Boyd
May 18, 2009
Thanks for the memories.
john Asp
May 15, 2009
Larry, thank you for your positive outlook, I remember the show from the 60's and 70's, lost some sleep but gained some insight, RIP John
clare
May 14, 2009
thanks Commander !
Great memories of growing up listening to you. My mother used to wake us up with her laughing so hard at your show when we were too little to stay up.
Steve Marx
May 11, 2009
To Larry's Family,
Being a bit "old school," I sent a sympathy card to your Boca PO Box but it came back. So, I will express my sentiments here. Larry was truly a Boston - and a radio - icon. When he retired, I felt a sense of loss, as I do now.
I listened to Larry every night through a pillow speaker, so I would not disturb my wife's sleep. Of course, she was often awakened anyway by my laughter when, despite having heard it hundreds of times, I would laugh out loud when Larry would ask, "Can you see your radio?" We all knew what was coming - someone was about to get shot off the air - but it still made us laugh.
I'll always remember Larry's unique ability to entertain and to give us all that break we needed at the end of a busy and often stressful day. Man, we sure could use him now with what's going on in our crazy world! We'd be able to say, "Zoloft and $150 an hour shrinks be damned. We don't need you. We have Larry Glick!"
There was only one and may he rest in peace.
Respectfully,
Steve Marx
Pat
May 8, 2009
I found your notice by accident, but it was meant to be. I have missed you since
you left Boston, Larry. I remember when
you moved to Boca. I noticed someone said they remember listening to you late at night with the transistor radio
under their pillow. I too will always remember those times. Because of you I will always remain a "Glick-nick". Rest in Peace, Larry, and please say hello to my mom!
April 27, 2009
I would like to express my condolences in the passing of your dear loved one… In the bible, death is referred to as our enemy. And that has proved true for all of mankind. But we have a hope from our Heavenly Father that he will do away with death for an eternity and we will see our dear loved ones again on earth in paradise conditions. His son Jesus Christ said: “I am the resurrection and the life. He that exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life.” (John 11:25) Under the rule of his Kingdom, the heavenly King Jesus Christ will resurrect untold numbers of people to life here on earth—but under peaceful and righteous conditions. (Acts 24:15; 2 Peter 3:13)
May the scriptures bring you hope and comfort during this time of sorrow.
Tammy
Tom Yates
April 27, 2009
I lived in London Ontario as a teenager and spent many a night with Larry. The memories stay to this day. The greatest of all radio talk shows. Thanks Larry RIP
Ken Silva
April 24, 2009
As a long time listener, I'm quite saddened to hear of Larry's passing. I went to Batista's Hole in the Wall because of Larry. I remember Streeter Glick "with-a-the-news". I still refer to the temperature as so many "wicked mint awesome degrees", still can sing "a-254-5678", and still check when asked how I am. A good time was had by us all. Thanks, Larry.
Jim Callahan
April 22, 2009
Larry You Were The Tops In Your Game I always Called You With A Special Repert From WMEX Days To 2000 On The New WMEX Till Me Me In The Big Radio Land In The Sky GOD Bless You And Nanette & Wife & Extented Family Your Friend Seymour
Judi and Ron
April 17, 2009
We'll have another glass of wine at Batista's in Vegas Larry.
Andrea Jordan
April 16, 2009
Larry made me laugh and kept mw from falling asleep at my overnight job in the post office. Now i wish I still had my maroon Glick University T shirt! Thanks for the memories Larry, every time I give the "Larry Glick salute" I shall think of you. Rest in peace sir!
Harvey Sklar
April 16, 2009
The fact that there are over 100 enteries is a testament to Larry. listened to you in high school, college and until you left Boston for Boca. Larry you were the best, an icon, NO ONE can ever fill your shoes. You made everyone happy, even if they called in mad. May you rest in peace, remember....254-5678. I hope someone publishes a book about all of your callers over the years.
Anne H
April 14, 2009
I was so saddened to hear of Larry's death and extend my sympathy to you, his family. I, too, listened to his late night radio show and loved his stories, his guests (both planned and spontaneous), and his gift. I kept the volume low so my husband wouldn't hear it, but the night he told the story of the orangutan had me laughing sooo hard, the bed was shaking and my husband woke up and asked what the heck was happening!
I have missed his presence on late night talk radio as have many others.
Thank you so much for the memories.
Bill Kelley
April 13, 2009
Larry, you will never be forgotten, I remember when you were the Judge of a Baby Beauty Contest at Family Lincoln Mercury in Wakefield Ma. where I was a salesman in 1982. Over 5 thousand people showed up with there babies for this contest and just because you were the Judge. Nobody could ever take your place, God Bless You.
BILL MARIANO
April 11, 2009
Larry Glick's keen sense of humor and class will be missed,as well as 254-5678...!
Stephanie Lewis
April 11, 2009
When I was in high school I used to listen to Larry at night with my transistor radio under my pillow. Larry's show kept me up much too late, but it was always worth it. I still miss Gunga Din, Muck, The Baloney Song, etc., but most of all I miss Larry. He made me laugh out loud.
Goodbye, Larry. Rest in Peace.
April 11, 2009
I was truly saddened to learn of Larry's passing. He was a wonderful talk show host, and his shows were always interesting and light-hearted. He was really missed when he went to Florida, but I will always remember two of the legends in talk radio, and they were Larry Glick and Jerry Williams. They will always be in the hearts of many. In radio, it's all about timing, and I truly believe that Larry and Jerry were at the right time. Radio was and is my love, and you could tell that these two artists loved what they did, and that was to entertain and inform. Larry, now that you've been called home, heaven is indeed an even happier place. My heartfelt condolences to your family and close friends.
Bob Dixon
Marie
April 10, 2009
Everyone loved you Larry. My husband and I listened to your show in the eighties when we were in our twenties (working second shift). My mother was listening every night too (in her fifties). Where did the time go?
Hope you are entertaining in heaven too!! Hope we get to listen in again.
You made us all feel special and you made sure to remind us not to take ourselves too seriously. You had a gift and you shared with so many.
Our prayers and sympathy go to your family.
Joe Fazio
April 10, 2009
For Larry
WEEP NOT FOR ME
Do not weep for me when I no longer dwell
among the wonders of the earth; for my larger
self is free, and my soul rejoices on the other
side of pain...on the other side of darkness.
Do not weep for me, for I am a ray of sunshine
that touches your skin, a tropical breeze
upon your face, the hush of joy within your heart
and the innocence of babes in mothers arms.
I am the hope in a darkened night. And, in your
hour of need, I will be there to comfort you.
I will share your tears, your joys, your fears,
your disappointments and your triumphs.
Do not weep for me, for I am cradled
in the arms of God. I walk with the angels,
and hear the music beyond the stars.
Do not weep for me, for I am within you;
I am peace, love, I am a soft wind that caresses
the flowers. I am the calm that follows a
raging storm. I am an autumns leaf that floats
among the garden of God, and I am pure
white snow that softly falls upon your hand.
Do not weep for me, for I shall never die,
as long as you remember me...
with a smile and a sigh.
© Joe Fazio
Bernard Price
April 10, 2009
The only radio talk show I ever listened too. Larry will be missed.
Ralph Areps
April 10, 2009
Larry, you were the greatest. You always made me and my brothers laugh on those late night shows. In fact we still recall and resite your craziest episodes. You were the master Larry, we will miss you.
Kurt Cylke
April 8, 2009
LARRY GLICK helped me through my mother's last illness and then through the next nineteen years. To me Larry was a friend. It was wonderful to meet him personally in Boca Raton last March. I came away with a smile ans a $1million dollar bill with Larry' portrait.One grieving Glicknick
Virginia Melanson Mansfield
April 8, 2009
R.I.P. I fondly remember my parents listening to Larry every night. He was a household name. Mom kept the radio on every night and found Larry insightful and easy to listen to.
I too listened to him, when I could not sleep.
His legacy is huge.
May his family find comfort in the many happy memories.
Richie Vraux
April 8, 2009
Larry always had a smile. He was a great entertainer. Mrs Kalabash would be proud of him
reta eriesian
April 8, 2009
Such wonderful memories of Larry's nightly show. I especially remember how gracious he was to my quartet, The Traditions, the night we became Sweet Adelines regional quartet champions in 1972 in Massachusetts. We sung on his show that night, and it added to the thrill we four felt that night. Thanks for all the memories and Happy Trails to you always..
Emily Door
April 7, 2009
Radio talk show at it's best!
We will all miss the Commander, I am just sorry that younger listeners will never know. I too was privileged to be hypnosised by Larry at the Bull Run many years ago, when living in Westford Ma. I just loved hearing the stories about "Old Skully Square" and of course the graveyard!
My sympthy to all his dear friends and family
Paul Hurlebaus
April 6, 2009
larry, rest in peace. Good night, Sleep tight. A Glicknic
Ellen Mahan
April 3, 2009
Larry was wonderful with his younger listeners; he had a special way of connecting to teenagers. One night as I was listening I realized that he was speaking with my younger brother, and as usual Larry teased him asking if his parents knew that he was still up. I picked up an extension and we had a great conversation that was fun and memorable.
Larry had a gift that allowed him to connect and establish a level of intimacy with his listeners which is sadly missing today.
I will miss him and remember fondly listening and laughing in the wee small hours of the morning.
Lawrence Pinsky
April 2, 2009
I was around 17 when I discovered Larry on WBZ. He kept me company many a night during my college years. He was just such a joy.
Rest In Peace, Larry
Marilyn Simon Morris
March 31, 2009
To Nannette, Larry's daughter and Eddie, his brother, my deep condolences for your loss. I knew Larry all my life and talked to him throughout the years, the last time being about a year ago. I listened to every broadcast he did and loved the cemetery visits. Thanks for being my friend Larry.
Pete Banner
March 31, 2009
Larry Glick on WBZ in Boston got us through may a midnight shift with the Yellow Springs Police Dept., OH. Many a funny story, or playing a Hudson & Landry recording. Rest in peace, Larry and Thanks.
March 31, 2009
So very sorry to hear the news of Larrys death, he was very upbeat with all his listeners and kept all of us always in a laughing mood. We will always remember Larry & all his wonderful stories........A Wonderful WBZ talk show host who could never be replaced. God Bless Larry & his family.
Mary D.
Somerville, Mass.
F Reynolds
March 31, 2009
Larry Glick Just took his show on the road. I bet he saved a lot of lives. while he was here
Thank you.
DAVID RAVANESI
March 31, 2009
WE USED TO SEE LARRY AT LEGAL SEA FOODS IN BOCA AND WHEN WE TOLD HIM WE LISTENED TO HIM ON THE RADIO FROM MASSACHUSETTS HE WOULD SIT WITH US AND WE WOULD SHARE SOME STORIES. HE WILL BE MISSED. HIS PERSONALITY WAS SECOND TO NONE. MAY GOD BLESS HIM
Andrew Rancer
March 30, 2009
Larry Glick was a pioneer in talk radio. A remarkable broadcaster and entertainer. I was lucky to have the opportunity to listen to him when I lived in Boston. God bless him.
Margaret Wilson
March 30, 2009
I'll miss you forever!
kevin barry
March 30, 2009
Long time listener. Larry brought brought me to tears laughing so hard on many ocassions.
When people ask me today how I am I always whistle and say "let me check".
I only wish there were tapes of his shows available to listen to.
I will never forget him.
March 30, 2009
My husband and I enjoyed Larry for many years. He was the best talk show host that there ever was. No one can top him. His sense of humor was phenominal. We love you Larry. Keep em laughting up there in heaven. Dee and Jim O'Brien-Fremont, Michigan formerly of Mass
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