Fred Bronson
@fredbronson.bsky.social
Billboard. Star Trek. ABBA. American Idol. Eurovision Song Contest. Philip K. Dick. I think that about says it.
52 years ago today, the animated #StarTrek series premiered on NBC with "Beyond The Farthest Star." I was the network publicist for the series.
September 8, 2025 at 7:16 AM
52 years ago today, the animated #StarTrek series premiered on NBC with "Beyond The Farthest Star." I was the network publicist for the series.
59 years ago today, I went to my neighbor's house so I could watch "The Man Trap" in color. We had a color TV, but my parents wanted to watch something else. Later they attended #StarTrek conventions with me and I brought them to the set of #TNG during season 1 ("Too Short A Season").
September 8, 2025 at 7:15 AM
This is one of my favorite #Spotify playlists. The songs you know, sung in other languages by artists from all over the world.
open.spotify.com/playlist/4LQ...
open.spotify.com/playlist/4LQ...
Foreign Exchange
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September 3, 2025 at 9:31 PM
This is one of my favorite #Spotify playlists. The songs you know, sung in other languages by artists from all over the world.
open.spotify.com/playlist/4LQ...
open.spotify.com/playlist/4LQ...
Congratulations to Vienna, just named host city for #Eurovision 2026.
August 20, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Congratulations to Vienna, just named host city for #Eurovision 2026.
Do not miss the new single/video by David Archuleta.
@davidarchuleta.bsky.social
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@davidarchuleta.bsky.social
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Fred Bronson – Author, Journalist, and Music Expert
Official website of Fred Bronson, author of 'The Billboard Book of Number One Hits' and renowned music journalist.
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August 13, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Do not miss the new single/video by David Archuleta.
@davidarchuleta.bsky.social
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@davidarchuleta.bsky.social
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Unforgettable day -- how often is one surrounded by two Motown legends? I'm talking about Valerie Simpson and Smokey Robinson. Their interview will be airing soon on SiriusXM: Smokey's Soul Town on Channel 74.
August 9, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Unforgettable day -- how often is one surrounded by two Motown legends? I'm talking about Valerie Simpson and Smokey Robinson. Their interview will be airing soon on SiriusXM: Smokey's Soul Town on Channel 74.
Very sad to hear about the passing of country star Jeannie Seely. I interviewed her for my #Billboard story about the music in #BlackMirror.
www.billboard.com/music/music-...
www.billboard.com/music/music-...
‘Anyone Who Knows What Love Is’: Why An Obscure ’60s Song Is Bigger Than Ever In 2018
Why is a song that didn't make the top half of the Billboard Hot 100 in 1964 having its best chart year ever in 2018?
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August 2, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Very sad to hear about the passing of country star Jeannie Seely. I interviewed her for my #Billboard story about the music in #BlackMirror.
www.billboard.com/music/music-...
www.billboard.com/music/music-...
The latest episode of my series "Smokey's Place" is on #SiriusXM this week. Smokey plays cover versions of songs he wrote for Motown artists. Dolly Parton sings Mary Wells! Nancy Sinatra sings the Temptations! Channel 74:
Wed 7/30 3pmET/12 noon PT
Friday 8/1 10pmET/7pm PT
Sunday 8/3 6pmET/5pm PT
Wed 7/30 3pmET/12 noon PT
Friday 8/1 10pmET/7pm PT
Sunday 8/3 6pmET/5pm PT
July 29, 2025 at 9:16 PM
The latest episode of my series "Smokey's Place" is on #SiriusXM this week. Smokey plays cover versions of songs he wrote for Motown artists. Dolly Parton sings Mary Wells! Nancy Sinatra sings the Temptations! Channel 74:
Wed 7/30 3pmET/12 noon PT
Friday 8/1 10pmET/7pm PT
Sunday 8/3 6pmET/5pm PT
Wed 7/30 3pmET/12 noon PT
Friday 8/1 10pmET/7pm PT
Sunday 8/3 6pmET/5pm PT
This new #Spotify playlist of mine is fun to listen to -- even just for the title.
open.spotify.com/playlist/6Us...
open.spotify.com/playlist/6Us...
Is That Your Vinyl Answer?
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July 28, 2025 at 10:54 PM
This new #Spotify playlist of mine is fun to listen to -- even just for the title.
open.spotify.com/playlist/6Us...
open.spotify.com/playlist/6Us...
My latest #Billboard interview with #AmericanIdol winner Jamal Roberts includes an exclusive preview of his new single:
www.billboard.com/music/music-...
www.billboard.com/music/music-...
Jamal Roberts Shares How His Life Changed Since Winning ‘Idol’ & Why He Never Wants to Leave ‘Mississippi’
Jamal Roberts shares "Mississippi" single and how his life changed after 'American Idol.'
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July 24, 2025 at 8:37 PM
My latest #Billboard interview with #AmericanIdol winner Jamal Roberts includes an exclusive preview of his new single:
www.billboard.com/music/music-...
www.billboard.com/music/music-...
American Idol alums pay tribute to beloved music supervisor Robin Kaye. #Idol
www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-n...
www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-n...
‘American Idol’ Family Mourns Death of Show’s Music Supervisor, Robin Kaye
Finalists from multiple seasons remember the beloved production staffer found murdered in her home on Monday.
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July 16, 2025 at 10:05 AM
American Idol alums pay tribute to beloved music supervisor Robin Kaye. #Idol
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www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-n...
Gail Mitchell and I report on the Thelma Houston exhibit in Long Beach, Calif. A wonderful experience to see this tribute to her amazing life and career. #Billboard #Motown
www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip...
www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip...
Thelma Houston Revisits Her Musical Roots at Museum Show: ‘Never Thought I’d Have an Exhibit About My Life’
Thelma Houston reflects on being honored with a museum exhibit in Long Beach, Calif.
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July 16, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Gail Mitchell and I report on the Thelma Houston exhibit in Long Beach, Calif. A wonderful experience to see this tribute to her amazing life and career. #Billboard #Motown
www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip...
www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip...
On July 13, 1985, I was in a trailer at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia writing the script for ABC-TV’s three-hour prime-time coverage of Live Aid, hosted by Dick Clark. It was my first prime-time writing assignment. Thank you, Larry Klein, for telling me I had to say “yes.”
July 13, 2025 at 9:16 PM
On July 13, 1985, I was in a trailer at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia writing the script for ABC-TV’s three-hour prime-time coverage of Live Aid, hosted by Dick Clark. It was my first prime-time writing assignment. Thank you, Larry Klein, for telling me I had to say “yes.”
I'm starting to think that's Not Penny's Boat.
July 10, 2025 at 11:56 PM
I'm starting to think that's Not Penny's Boat.
I promise you, the best pop music on Earth is all yours. Links to almost 4,000 pop music videos from all over the world.
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Fred Bronson – Author, Journalist, and Music Expert
Official website of Fred Bronson, author of 'The Billboard Book of Number One Hits' and renowned music journalist.
fredbronson.com
July 10, 2025 at 8:42 AM
I promise you, the best pop music on Earth is all yours. Links to almost 4,000 pop music videos from all over the world.
fredbronson.com/Videos-Pop-G...
fredbronson.com/Videos-Pop-G...
My friend of 50+years, Ted Cordes, has passed. He was head of Broadcast Standards at NBC and worked with Johnny Carson, Tom Snyder and #StarTrek. Fascinating stories about all 3:
www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/t...
www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/t...
Ted Cordes, Longtime Broadcast Standards Executive at NBC, Dies at 87
As a network censor, he kept his eye on Johnny Carson’s ‘The Tonight Show,’ Tom Snyder’s ‘The Tomorrow Show’ and more. “Nobody believes more in free expression than I do,” he said.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
July 10, 2025 at 12:35 AM
My friend of 50+years, Ted Cordes, has passed. He was head of Broadcast Standards at NBC and worked with Johnny Carson, Tom Snyder and #StarTrek. Fascinating stories about all 3:
www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/t...
www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/t...
The latest episode of Smokey's Place on #SiriusXM is posted: Smokey plays covers of songs he wrote for the Miracles. #SmokeyRobinson
www.siriusxm.com/player/all-e...
www.siriusxm.com/player/all-e...
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Bring music & entertainment wherever you go with SiriusXM. Listen to music, live sports play-by-play, talk & entertainment radio & favorite podcasts.
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July 10, 2025 at 12:32 AM
The latest episode of Smokey's Place on #SiriusXM is posted: Smokey plays covers of songs he wrote for the Miracles. #SmokeyRobinson
www.siriusxm.com/player/all-e...
www.siriusxm.com/player/all-e...
#Motown meets #Broadway on the latest edition of the show I created for Smokey Robinson on #SiriusXM. If you're a subscriber, you can listen anytime on the app: www.siriusxm.com/player/episo...
Motown's Broadway Hits | SiriusXM
Smokey Plays Broadway Hits From Motown
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June 6, 2025 at 7:42 PM
#Motown meets #Broadway on the latest edition of the show I created for Smokey Robinson on #SiriusXM. If you're a subscriber, you can listen anytime on the app: www.siriusxm.com/player/episo...
Reposted by Fred Bronson
ICYMI: We eased into the #Eurovision off-season by getting caught up on the news in the immediate aftermath of the Contest. We also dug into the jury and televote results and tried to read the tea leaves for what might happen in Austria 2026. www.eurowhat.com/271
June 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM
ICYMI: We eased into the #Eurovision off-season by getting caught up on the news in the immediate aftermath of the Contest. We also dug into the jury and televote results and tried to read the tea leaves for what might happen in Austria 2026. www.eurowhat.com/271
Reposted by Fred Bronson
The Hot And Bothered podcast devotes two episodes in their current series about romance movies to Mamma Mia! I'm interviewed in one of the episodes, at circa 43:00. This link is for Spotify, but I'm sure you can find it wherever you get your podcasts. bit.ly/3SB9OkY
Mamma Mia!
Hot and Bothered · Episode
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June 4, 2025 at 2:11 PM
The Hot And Bothered podcast devotes two episodes in their current series about romance movies to Mamma Mia! I'm interviewed in one of the episodes, at circa 43:00. This link is for Spotify, but I'm sure you can find it wherever you get your podcasts. bit.ly/3SB9OkY
56 years ago today, the final first run episode of the original #StarTrek series, "Turnabout Intruder," aired on NBC. At the time, we thought, "No more Star Trek ever!" We were wrong.
June 3, 2025 at 6:05 PM
56 years ago today, the final first run episode of the original #StarTrek series, "Turnabout Intruder," aired on NBC. At the time, we thought, "No more Star Trek ever!" We were wrong.
35 years ago today, my first episode of #StarTrekTNG (written with Susan Sackett), "Ménage à Troi," aired in Los Angeles for the first time. Our friends surprised us with a party and screening. You should have seen the #Enterprise cake.
June 3, 2025 at 6:01 PM
35 years ago today, my first episode of #StarTrekTNG (written with Susan Sackett), "Ménage à Troi," aired in Los Angeles for the first time. Our friends surprised us with a party and screening. You should have seen the #Enterprise cake.
Reposted by Fred Bronson
ABBA On Record book – 10% off in June! Hailed by reviewers as "a complete triumph" and "a vital, vibrant addition to any ABBA bookshelf", the hardcover edition is available at a 10% price reduction throughout the month of June 2025! Place your order: bit.ly/3Zd17AR
June 1, 2025 at 7:37 AM
ABBA On Record book – 10% off in June! Hailed by reviewers as "a complete triumph" and "a vital, vibrant addition to any ABBA bookshelf", the hardcover edition is available at a 10% price reduction throughout the month of June 2025! Place your order: bit.ly/3Zd17AR
Reposted by Fred Bronson
My tribute to Michael B. Tretow, who passed away yesterday.
carlmagnuspalm.com/blogs/abba-blog/michael-b.-tretow--a-tribute
carlmagnuspalm.com/blogs/abba-blog/michael-b.-tretow--a-tribute
May 21, 2025 at 5:51 AM
My tribute to Michael B. Tretow, who passed away yesterday.
carlmagnuspalm.com/blogs/abba-blog/michael-b.-tretow--a-tribute
carlmagnuspalm.com/blogs/abba-blog/michael-b.-tretow--a-tribute
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Radio Sweden has interviewed me about Michael B. Tretow. Listen here: sverigesradio.se/artikel/michael-b-tretow-abbas-legendary-sound-engineer-has-died
Michael B. Tretow, ABBA’s legendary sound engineer, has died - Radio Sweden
Tretow engineered ABBA's hits from “Ring Ring” to “Dancing Queen” and helped define the band's polished, layered sound.Friends and collaborators describe ...
sverigesradio.se
May 21, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Radio Sweden has interviewed me about Michael B. Tretow. Listen here: sverigesradio.se/artikel/michael-b-tretow-abbas-legendary-sound-engineer-has-died