It's been half a century since that fateful day now etched into the psyche of Oregonians and many others around the world. Half. A. Century. 50 years. Happy 50th Exploding Whale Day! Sadly, an explosion of another kind –  Covid-19 – is having a dampening effect on celebrations around this momentous occasion. Some notable events: On Thursday, November 12, the  Oregon Historical Society  will host a conversation with Paul Linnman, the television reporter whose hilarious, deadpan report is now famous around the world. The virtual program is free and open to the public, though registration is required. See  The 50th Anniversary of Blasted Blubber: A Conversation with Paul Linnman  for more information. In addition, there will be small, physically-distanced gathering at a brewpub in Florence on November 14. See  Oregon Coast's Exploding Whale 50th Celebrated in Florence, Online  for details. There will be a virtual gathering on Facebook where you can show your support and post a tr

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the EXPLODING WHALE! : In celebration of this explosive 50th anniversary, Gary and Shannon had the honor of interviewing the legendary Oregon television and radio broadcaster,  Paul Linnman , about the event that blasted both blubber  and  Paul’s career skyward!