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Jim Ladd

Born January 17, 1948 · Lynwood, California, USA

Died December 17, 2023 · aged 75

James William Ladd (January 17, 1948 – December 17, 2023) was an American disc jockey, radio producer and writer. He was one of the last notable remaining freeform rock DJs in United States commercial radio. Ladd first gained national prominence as host of the hour long nationally syndicated radio program Innerview, which aired weekly on over 160 stations nationwide for twelve years.

Known For

Say Anything...Say Anything... · 1989
Say Anything...
★ 7.01989
MovieRomanceComedy
Average student and eternal optimist Lloyd Dobler seeks to capture the heart of Diane Court, a beautiful but unattainable valedictorian classmate. He surprises just about everyone - including himself - when she returns the sentiment. However, Diane's divorced, over-protective father soon begins to disapprove of the match, and Lloyd realises that it's going to take more than just the power of love to conquer all.
She's Out of ControlShe's Out of Control · 1989
She's Out of Control
★ 5.21989
MovieComedyRomance
A Los Angeles radio-station manager's girlfriend shows his teenage daughter how to be sexy.
Silent Night, Deadly Night III: Better Watch Out!Silent Night, Deadly Night III: Better Watch Out! · 1989
Silent Night, Deadly Night III: Better Watch Out!
★ 3.81989
MovieHorror
Ricky Caldwell, the notorious 'Killer Santa Claus', awakens from a six-year coma after being kept alive on life-support by a slightly crazed doctor experimenting with ESP and other special abilities. Ricky targets a young, clairvoyant blind woman, named Laura, whom is traveling with her brother Chris, and his girlfriend Jerri to their grandmother's house for Christmas Eve, and Ricky decides to go after her, leaving a trail of dead bodies in his wake.
Glory DaysGlory Days · 2014
Glory Days
2014
MovieDramaMusic
Twenty years after an acrimonious break-up, rock band "The Spiders" are asked to re-form as the subject of a Reality Show. However, the band's original producer and songwriter is now living in Thailand, forcing the four remaining members to abandon their mundane lives, to once more pursue their quest for "Glory Days".
On the Air Live with Captain MidnightOn the Air Live with Captain Midnight · 1979
On the Air Live with Captain Midnight
★ 9.01979
MovieComedy
A suburban teen starts a pirate radio station in the back of his van and becomes a cult hero.
Roger Waters: Radio K.A.O.S.Roger Waters: Radio K.A.O.S. · 1988
Roger Waters: Radio K.A.O.S.
★ 10.01988
MovieMusic
Billy is a 23-year-old Welshman from the South Wales Valleys. He is mentally and physically disabled, confined to a wheelchair and only able to work his upper body. Though he is conceived as mentally challenged, his disability has actually made him not only a genius, but also superhuman, as he also has the ability to literally hear radio waves throughout all frequencies without aid.

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