tight buddies with casey kasem. this is a tough day for him and for other close friends and family members of casey kasem. avery will join me and discuss his best memories of his good friend. okay buddy, what's your favorite kind of cheerios? honey nut. but... chocolate is my other favorite... but apple cinnamon is my favorite too... and fruity... oh yeah, and frosted! okay, but...what's you're most favorite of all? hmm... the kind i have with you. me too. . >>> casey kasem's career and voice were known as legendary around the world. ryan seacrest in a statement a short time ago said he would listen to kasem's show and dream about some day becoming a radio deejay as well. and there is someone that i know very well as a very dear friend. avery is a legal expert on this show on saturday and that's avery, a dedicated friend. this picture is from 1984 in hollywood. avery is joining me right now in hollywood. i know it's a very tough day for you. he was such a dear friend. you do have the gift of having the opportunity t

casey kasem has died at the age aff42. >> -- of 42. in 1970 casey kasem hosted the american top 40. for 39 years his voice counted dowed down -- counted down the nation's height sounds. casey kasempetcasey kasem suffered from dementia and other health problems and there were battles between his wife and his children or his care. casey kasem will be remembered as one of the legendary voices of americanroidio. a look -- american radio. a look at the life and career of casey kasem. >> reporter: born april 1932, kate middleton grew up in -- casey kasem grew up introit with dreams of becoming a baseball player. in college he started radio acting. >> auditioned. i could do a 12-year-old to a 20-year-old. >> reporter: in 1952 he got his first dj job in korea. he went back into radio as a wacky comedian. oakland he perspected the vocal style that would become his trade market. a studio manager told him to just simply be himself. he moved to los angeles to do voice over work in cartoons. >> i knew that i could do the kind of things they do. >> reporter: in 1969, shaggy from scooby doo. >> 15

keep reaching for the stars. >> casey kasem may also sound familiar from the cartoon scooby too. voiced shaggy. music journalist ben fong torrez remembers his time working with him. >> the lasting impression that casey leaves and left is of a man who was driven by work, by success, and by professionalism. he was driven to perfection. he worked awfully hard to become what he became. >> in the early 1960s, casey kasem worked as a dj. it was there where kasem honed his skills and eventually became one of the greatest radio personalities of all time. >>> at ktvu.com you will find more on the life and legacy of casey kasem. including a slide show of pictures in his career. you can find them all under the images tab. >>> high spirits today as bill and melinda gates gave a speech. they say stanford is where genius lives. and they credited the students for flexibility of mind and optimism. >> this is where people come to discover the future and have fun doing it. >> now some people call you all nerds, and we hear that you claim that label with pride. >> well, so do we. >> pretty funny th

casey kasem was the host of "american top 40." he was 82 years old. ter evans shows us, kasem's final days were part of an intense family feud. >> reporter: in the days when disc jockeys ruled the music industry, casey kasem was king. his voice broadcast to every city in america. >> this is "american top 40 and our countdown begins." >> reporter: initially only seven stations carried the show. it was a sentimental format for a culture full of rebellion, but kasem who said he wanted to be the ed sullivan of radio thought there was a place on the dial for a wholesome weekly countdown. he was right. kasem hosted a.t. 40 for more than two decades. his most famous segment was a personal connection he made every sunday. >>> a long distance dedication to an arkansas woman to an english man she left behind in south mary ka. >> reporter: he was also the voice of shaggy, the faithful friend of scooby-doo. >> hey, scoob, you want to hear my radio voice? >> it's time to stay in and rock on. >> reporter: in the year leading up to his death he was bedridden with dem

were part of an intense family feud. >> in the days when dichk jockeys ruled the music industry, casey kaseming. his voice broadcast to every city in america. >> this is "american top 40 and our countdown begins." >> reporter: initially only a few carried the show. kasem who said he wanted to be the ed sullivan of radio thought there was a place on the dial for a wholesome weekly countdown. he was right. kasem hosted a.t. 40 for more than two decades. his most famous segment. >>> a long distance dedication to an arkansas woman to a man she left in south america. he was also the voice of shaggy from "scooby-doo." >> hey, scoo bg, you want to hear my radio voice? >> reporter: in the year leading up to his death he was bedridden with dementia. ultimately the court ruled he had the right to take his father off life support. he was surrounded by family and friends when he died and even though we know he's in a better place and no longer suffered, we are suffering. >> reporter: casey kasem also ended each show with his trademark inspirational sign-off. >> keep your feet on the ground and keep reac

casey kasem has died at the age of 82. he had been suffering from dementia and had been hospitalized in washington state and his daughter was given the authority to have doctors end his infusion of water, food, and medicine. kasem had said he would not want to be kept alive if it resulted in a mere biological existence. many are reflecting on his life and music. nischelle turner has more on the man that some call the world's best radio host. >> reporter: radio personality casey kasem was best known as the host of "america's top 40." he counted down the nation's hit songs. >> we'll find out as we count down the 40 hottest hits in the usa. >> reporter: his radio show featured kasem's long distance dedication that tugged at america's heartstrings. kasem, born to lebanonese parents, after his discharge in the military he worked as a deejay before landing in los angeles. ♪ american top 40 >> reporter: in 1970 he co-founded the american top 40 franchise. he was passionate about radio and music. during the countdown he told audie

red roses rest at casey kasem's star on the hollywood walk of fame.arn more about the man who became king of the

. >>> casey kasem, the radio broadcaster died this morning at age 82. his three oldest children released a statement about his death. it reads in part, the world will miss casey kasem, an incredibility talent and humanitarian. we will miss our dad. red roses rest at casey kasem's star on the hollywood walk of fame. we learn more about the man who became king of the top 40 countdown. >> these are radio's hottest hits by music's hottest stars. >> reporter: he's the legendary deejay with that recognizable voice that counted down our favorite songs for decades. casey kasem, born in detroit, michigan, never intended to spin records as a career. >> didn't want to be a disc jock jockey. >> reporter: but everywhere he turned there was a radio, from a high school radio show to working for armed forces radio shows. on july 4, 1970, american top 40 was launched with kasem pioneering the countdown format what dick clark was to television pop music, kasem was to radio. also delivering thousands of those special dedications to millions of listeners. >> a long distanc

well, there is no word yet on funeral arrangements for casey kasem.es now mark his star on hollywood's mark of fame. long time host of american top 40 died sunday morning after years of declining health. he was 82. carter evans look back on the life and career of this broadcasting icon. >> aim casey kasem counting them down. in the years where they ruled the music industry, casey kasem was king. his iconic voice broadcast to every city in american. >> this is american top 40 and our countdown begins. >> number 40 ... >> initially only seven stations carried the show. it was a sentimental format for an age of cultural rebellion. but kasem, who said he wanted to be the ed sullivan every radio, thought there was a place on a dial for a wholesome weekly countdown. he was right. kasem hosed 1840 for more than two decades, most famous segment was personal connection he made every sunday morning between listeners. >> a along distance dedication from north american woman in arkansas to the english man she left behind in south america. >> what a great idea. >>

look back tonight. >> reporter: long before fans recognized his face, they knew that voice. >> i'm casey kasemthe countdown continues. ♪ number 37 >> reporter: for nearly four decades, he defined sunday morning radio. before music was digitized and downloaded on demand, kasem brought generations of music lovers together, playing "america's top 40" songs from coast to coast. >> hot off the record charts of "billboard magazine" for the week ending july 11th, 1970 -- >> reporter: kasem never imagined this life. >> my first priority is not music. what i'm home i don't listen to music. >> reporter: a lebanese american, born in detroit in 1932, he dreamed of becoming a baseball player but found his voice as a deejay with armed forces radio during the korean war. in 1970, he launched "american top 40" on radio and later a version on tv. >> now we're up to the number-one song in the usa -- >> reporter: in 2004, he handed the microphone to ryan seacrest. >> i remember saying to him, "look, i'm nervous and a little scared because -- you are the i go that has done this for so long." he just said, "just c

casey kasem's daughter, kerri kasem, said on facebook sunday morning.ad was surrounded by family and friends. adding, quote, "even though we know he five were still singling us suntans and a 30 mi. per hour will arrange 620 unconquered invoicing 01 when said for the moscow. as we head into the overnight hours muncie when the heavy north delicate things debate tonight said think for tomorrow will see cabbages catalog longer set the we saw today. with six of the patches of fog around the bay area. those too large for clear images that the coast will be a tad bit warmer. seven men of plus 72 an airport 7 victory in union city dates to encounter 80 in san cleared clara and the 82 and nafta. this look and act in forecast tamara. tonight it 8 alex plan into behaving badly. hey! welcome home! hey mom! woah, this kitchen looks beautiful. it's bigger! it's great, right? give him the tour. let me show you! quartz countertop, soft-close drawers, farm sink, under cabinet lighting, look at this spice rack. where's my room? right there where it's always been! we had

. >> radio legend casey kasem dies at 82. from los angeles, carter evans looks back. >> keep your feet on the ground and keep reaching for the stars. >> and tractor-trailers could be getting longer. companies say it will save you money. would it make the roads less safe? captioning sponsored by cbs this is the "cbs evening news. >> jeff: good evening, everyone, i'm jeff glor with a western edition of the broadcast. the battle for iraq is being waged on the ground and on-line. today the militant group isis posted a series of graphic photos on twitter, claiming a massacre of more than 1,700 iraqi soldiers. those claims cannot be verified but the accusations alone represent another escalation in a battle that's moved with extraordinary speed. today the aircraft carrier u.s.s. george h.w. bush arrived in the persian gulf with potential military support. the u.s. state department just announced they're evacuating non-essential personnel from the embassy in baghdad. they're also sending in marines to protect those who remain. we ha

the music industry, casey kasem was king. his iconic voice broadcast to every city in america. >> had is american top 40 and your count down begin. >> number 40. >> initially only 7 stations carried the show. it was a sentiment l format for an age of cultural rebellion, but he wanted to be the ed sullivan of radio thought there was a place on the radio for a wholesome weekend count down. he hosted 1840 for than two decades. it was a personal connection he made every sunday morning between listener. >> a long distance dedication from america woman in north carolina. >> what a great idea. >> for decades he was also a children's tv fixture as the voice of shaggy. >> hey, scab, you want to hear my radio voice. >> yeah. >> it is time stay in and rock out. >> he retired just five years ago due to his declining health. in the year leading up to his death he was bedridden with dementia and became the focus of an intense family feud. ultimately a judge ruled his daughter had the right to take him off of life support. on her facebook p

. >>> a tribute of the hall of walk of fame at tv host casey kasem. he was part of a custody case between his children and his second wife died today. looking back on kasem's life and career. >> now we are up to one of the two acts in our survey who are veteran actors. >> reporter: for nearly 40 years, casey kasem was one of the best known tv personalities in the country. >> this is american top 40 in hollywood, i'm casey kasem. now we are up to our long distance dedication. >> reporter: his program was an institution, known for his long distance dedications and his trade mark sign off. >> until then, keep your feet on the ground and keep reaching for the stars. >> reporter: he was the long time host of america's top 10. >> let's turn to the action on the billboard top single chart and check out the 10 biggest hits. born in 1932 to immigrants he served in the u.s. army where he was a dj on the armed forces radio korean network. >> reporter: he also kept busy as a voice actor. voicing shaggy in the scooby doo cartoon. >> reporter: he retired in 2009. i

casey kasem had a style, reading love letters and dedications. morgan radford reflects on a career that spanned generations. >> hello again. >> reporter: he was an iconic voice of american radio in its heyday, counting down the hits in a favourite show. >> these are the hottest hits. >>> casey kasem was born kamal case 'em in detroit, the son of immigrant parents from lebanon. he started his career as a disc jockey before becoming an announcement on armed forces radio, korean network. it was the american top 40 that made him a household name. his countdown of the best of bill bored singles and song dedications and stories ran from 1970 to 1998 reaching 1,000 houses. he hosted from 1998 to 2004. the top 40 ran for a decade. casey kasem had an extensive career in voice overs. >> movie reel: here comes an aerial attack. >> reporter: his best-known role was shaggy in the cartoon scooby dos. in his final days he suffered a neurological disease causing dementia leading to a family battle in court. his daughter was granted conserve turship. casey kasem

if you look back everybody listened to casey kasem.istened as a 10-year-old, 15-year-old with your parents. it's only one of the radio shows that happened. >> the show would end they go to commercial break different factoids. he would reveal what artist or performer hef talking about. when you look at music today and his influence, where do you see it most? >> you know, you touched on it earlier. he was information call across all the genre. he had the ability to get people to listen the way folks listened to radio before tv with pictures. he was a one-on-one friend. if you were 15 he was like your cool uncle who knew about music but wasn't too over the top. not too preachy. the information he gave you were breezy facts. you were his friend. he was your uncle, friend, or peer. >> when you were getting in the business, were you the type of guy who studied casey kasem and say that's how do you it? that's the right way? >> before i joined sirius xm. i have a national show. in looking at the history of, you know, national count down shows,

. >> casey kasem passed away sunday. it included long-distance dedications. kasem was known as a gifted story teller. his smooth voice was not limited to the radio air waves. >> remember this halloween the rest of my life. if i have the rest of my life. >> he was the voice of scooby-doo's buddy shaggy. he became the center of a bitter legal battle. kasem will be remembered for his contribution to pop culture. >> keep your feet on the ground but keep reaching for the stars. >> this was this battle. over kasem's care. casey kasem passed away at 82 years old. he had one of the most iconic voices of all time. what are some other voices that share that stature. tweet us your best voices. remember america top 40. >>> still ahead on "way too early" -- the san antonio spurs throw some cold water on the heat dominating the nba finals in just five games. we got the highlights for you. >>> who did hillary clinton run into after signing copies of her new book at costco. when "way too early" comes back, a monday edition. ♪ summer lovin had me a blast ♪ summer lovin ♪ met

i'm casey kasem.ow we're up to our long distance dedication. >> reporter: his american top 40 radio program was an institution known for kasem's long distance dedications and his trademark signoff. >> until then keep your feet on the ground and keep reaching for the stars. >> reporter: kasem was also the long time host of america's top 10. >> let's turn right to the action on the billboard pop single chart and check out the 10 biggest hits this week. >> reporter: born in detroit in 1932 to lebanese immigrants kasem served in the u.s. army where he was a dj on the armed forces radio korea network greetings. >> reporter: kasem also kept busy as a voice actor. his most famous role voicing shaggy in. >> i was scooby you want to hear my radio voice. >> reporter: kasem retired in 2009. in his final years he suffered from progressive dementia and was at the center of a bitter family feud between his wife and his children and his first marry marriage. he earned a fortune estimated at $80 million. omar villafr

casey kasem best known at host of american top 40. for 39 years the warm and friendly delivery counted down the nation's hit songs. >> we'll find out as we count down the 40 hottest hits in the usa. >> reporter: his radio show also featured the long distance dedications that often tugged at america's heart strings. >> now we're up to our long distance dedication. >> reporter: he sharpened the skills in the armed forces radio network in the korean war. after his discharge, he worked as a deejay for several stations before landing in los angeles. ♪ american top 40 >> reporter: in 1970, he co-founded and hosted the american top 40 franchise. he was passionate about radio and music. during the countdown, he told audiences fun facts about the recording artists before the songs were played. it became his trade mark. >> the police with the number one song in the land last week, "every breath you take." been at the top for six consecutive weeks. >> reporter: the personality also brought his music countdown to television as the host of the 198

casey kasem's voice heard on radio coast to coast died. fans place flowers by a star on the hollywood walk of fame. he hosted the american top 40s from 1970 until 2009. his style weaved love letters d dedications into his countdown. >> reporter: he was an iconic voice of american radio in its heyday, counting the hits in a show that became a favourite across the country. >> these are the hottest hits. >>> he was born kamal case 'em, the son of immigrant parents from lebanon. he started as a desk jockey. before becoming app announcer in 1952. the radio show why american top 40" made him a household name. his countdown and strong dedications and story about the stars from from 1970 to 1998. he hosted another version from 1998 to 2004, when ryan sea crest took over. casey's top 40 ran from 1998 for a decade. he had a career in voice overs. his best known voice over role was shaggy in the cartoon "scooby do", he suffered a neurological disease, causing dementia leading to a battle in court over his care. his daughter was granted conserve tursh

casey kasem will be remembered as legendary voice of american radio. >> my name is casey kasem, remindingground and keep reaching for the stars. >> that signature sign-off. his daughter carrie said on facebook sunday morning her dad was surrounded by family and friends. she said, quote, even though we know he's in a better place and no longer suffering, we are heartbroken which, of course, you can imagine. it brings up the bigger issue that a lot of families have, end-of-life issues. someone is suffering, you still want them here but don't want to see them suffering anymore. >> things need to happen far before -- >> this is a hollywood family. unfortunately we saw all of this ugliness play out. >> first of all, you want to separate, the legacy of the guy we were talking in your package about how amazing a cultural influence -- >> recorded the american top 40 every week. >> i did, every saturday. >> some cassette tape sitting around somewhere. >> after that it becomes a cautionary tale. if you don't plan for what you want to happen at the end of your life, emotion, money and just genuine d

, this is casey kasem. >>> he died early yesterday at a hospital in washington state. he was 82 years old. los angeles could be where the career tock him but his success was born at kew radio in oakland. former rolling stone editor says that he came up with the top 40 spinning of records. >> he was doing a fast hyper show with characters and sound effects and one evening the boss called him in before the slow and said, casey, i want you to stop doing that. so he was given two hours to transform himself into a different style. he found this book in a trash can, in the studio, that said who's who in pop music 1962 and he thought, well, interesting trivia, i will do that, then, as my thing on the radio. >>> he moved to los angeles in the mid-60's and developed the now famous top 40 countdown. >> it is now 4:51. >> kids are drinking more caffeine than they used to and unwanted impact it could have especially on girls as they grow older. >>> a cup i don't and -- a cup of joe and a college [ yodeling plays ] worst morning ever. [ angelic music plays ] ♪ toaster strudel! best

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. >> people across the country are remembering casey kasem. the legend vary of the "america top 40" has died. >> keep your feet on the ground and keep reaching for the stars. >> protesters in rio de janeiro. >> the utah children are reco r recovering after a cannon at a parade. >> take a peek, folks. with baby in hand, made a nice little snag. >> prings george is having a kick-around. >> showing off his dribbling skills. >> -- and all that matters brsh. >> martin kaymer is the u.s. open champion. >> i didn't get anything for my father on father's day, so maybe this will work. >> does that mean that there is a university out there where i am smarter than you? >> yes, but there's also a universe where k on the airport and meanwhile isis is bragging about a massacre that it claims it committed. isis is trumpeting these images as its latest victory. the sunni islamist group claims it slaughtered more than 1,700 iraqi prisoners. this image shows them being force onto trucks and then forced to lie down and shot in the head. cbs news can't verify the

casey kasem had an extraordinary career.see a slide slow show of his life and work go to mc.com you'll find a link on our home page g now a developing story out of north philadelphia where gunfire breaks out near a father's day block party. two people are shot and rushed to the hospital and it appears both men may have been shot by police. the bullets started flying with little children all around. >> and tonight a girlfriend of one of the men who was shot is talking exclusively to fox 29. sabina cure company companies is live alt headquarters. sabina what is she saying about this shooting? >> reporter: chris, she says her boyfriend and her boyfriend's brother were actually running from the sound of gunfire when it appears they were shot at about by police. for its part the department says its investigation in the preliminary stages and they're trying to piece together what happened. >> police say just before 3:30 sunday afternoon, two men were shooting at each other when an officer pulled up to the scene. the officer fired

we knew that casey kasem had been ailing for sometime. he passed away on saturday's day. he was 82. when you hear his name. when you hear his iconic voice. it makes us all harken back to it. >> that's my generation. >> let's listen in case you forgot the voice. >> i'm casey kasem. these are the most popular songs in the usa. >> keep your feet on the ground. >> he's a very nice man. i met him a couple of times in los angeles he couldn't have been more gracious. >> i was just thinking when i was looking through the papers, you want to read about casey kasem's legacy, instead, you read a little bit about the legacy but 3/4ths are about the new white and the custody. he lives an incredible live. >> he did. he died of the same zeedisease t my father died from t. i'm glad that his suffering and his family's suffering is over. that is an awful, terrible thing to live with. >> let's move on. this is a great story. first of all, anything that has to do with little prince george. guess what little prince george did? >> he's walking. he's trying to walk. >> he took a step. >> oh, my god. look

casey kasem was 82. he was best known for his count down of the top hits on the radio and television. >> hello and welcome to america's top 40. i'm back and ready for the weekly count down for 40 of the most popular songs in the nation. >> an apartment complex with the most famous garage in the world is about to be demolished. it's where deep throat later revealed to be secret agent phelps during the water gate investigation. a scene depicted in the 1976 film all the president's men. >> i have to do this my way. you tell me what you know, and i'll confirm. i'll keep you in the right direction if i can. that's all. just follow the money. >>> visit news hour.pbs.org to see what else we've been up to this week. you'll find a piece about a $456 million deal and the water hangout and water stored 300 miles beneath the earth's surface. >>> now to our signature segment. our original in-depth reports from around the nation and world. tonight we report from africa about a crack down about homosexuality. laws agai

casey kasem hospitalized in the united states.ramatic scene unfolding as his step daughter showed up with an ambulance to take her father away. his wife was so outraged she through a pound of meat at her. this comes days after she gave her mer mission to visit their dad. he has bedsores and infections in his lungs. she removed him from a nursing home in california. the manhunt is going on for a man called armed and dangerous. crews found explosives at his apartment. ryan chamber minute. wees driving a white nissan alti altima. if they theed one call 911. >>> a plane falls from the sky in front of spectators killing the 74-year-old pilot. it happened in stevensville, wisconsin. it sounded like the plane's engine died while the pilot was trying to make a question mark with the plane's smoke trail. >> brand new information about the plane crash that killed all 7 people on board. witnesses are saying the claim w -- plane was never able to leave the ground. it went off the runway went down an embankment and burst into flames. >> you co

casey kasem's wife jean did not hide her anger following a guardianship hearing. she and the step-daughter faced off in court over right to determine medical care for the ailing disc jockey. earlier this month a california court granted the daughter temporary conservatoire ship over the father, but jean kassim removed her husband from the nursing home and reappeared in washington. >> he has a bed sore and lung infection and bladder infection from probably being moved. >> for mow, kerri cases kasem has been granted the right to visit her father in washington and take him for medical care. judge will listen to arguments next week as to whether the order will be upheld. >>> the smiles set sedit all as researchers watched a disabled co-worker walk using a new wearable technology. karen roy has been in a wheelchair for 6 years since she was shot during an armed robbery. the louisiana social worker tried out a new device that allows people with paralysis to stand and walk. her co-workers at the neuromedical center in baton rouge weren't told ahead of time that roy would

legendary broadcaster casey kasem died today at the age of 82. kasem was best known for hosting the "american top 40" weekly radio show. he signed off each week by reminding listeners, keep your feet on the ground and keep reaching for the stars. he became a center of a bitter legal battle over the past year. children from his first marriage were at odds with his second wife over visitation, control of his medical care and his will. >>> fathers are honored in a variety of ways across our region today. a father's day tradition as runners and walkers put their best food forward to help fight prostate cancer. this is the gary papa 5k run and walk at the philadelphia museum of art. the sportscaster and father two of died five years ago from prostate cancer. >> -- that's going to make a difference in the life of my children. >> and the church of christian compassion honored dads in a big way this father's day. more than a thousand men and their families took part in a worship service this morning in cobbs creek and then the dads got to check out some c

the loss of the legendary voice of casey kasem.behind a modern family. >>> and the spurs prove they take the heat. the redemption match. this is "way too early." >>> hey, everybody. i'm thomas roberts. it's monday, june 16th. welcome to "way too early," the show that didn't stay up to watch the game of thrones finale. >>> our lead story the obama administration says it will consider military action in iraq only if the government there works to bring together the competing sides. but that's no easy task. especially with new claims over the weekend that militants executed 1700 soldiers. fighters from the sunni extremist group isis boasted online about the reported mass murd murders. videos claimed to show young men in maz graves. nbc news hasn't confirmed the

casey kasem counting them down. >> in the day, day katie was king. s iconic voice broadcast to every city. >> initially only 7 stations errorlied show. it was a meant but kasem thought there was a place on the dial for a whoa? count down. the most famous segment was a personal connection between listeners. a woman in, aark too the englishman e behind in -- >> you want to hear my radio voice? >> yeah. >> it is time to stay in and rock out. >> casey retired due to raise declining health. he was bedridden with dementia and it became the focus of an intense family feud. his daughter had the right to time him off of life support. her father was surrounded by familiar ily and friend when he died and although we know he's in a better place and no longer suffering he's. >>> casey kasem always ened each show with his trademark inspiration inspirational. >>> now 19 minutes after 5:00, starbucks is brewing up -- >>> good morning everybody. have i got sports for you and you and you. -- for everybody. >> what's cool about your school? you can-e nail your -- they m

who was the talk >> the world will miss casey kasem, an incredible talent and humanitarian. we will miss our dad. as kasem always said, keep your feet on the ground and keep reaching for the stars. adam housley has a look back at his life and legacy. >> reporter: born kamel amin kasem in 1932 to lebanese immigrants, casey kassem grew up in detroit with dreams of being a baseball player and got his first taste of the airwaves as a broadcaster with his high school broadcast club. >> i was lucky enough to audition for the lone ranger radio show. i could do a 12-year-old to a 20-year-old. >> reporter: in 1952 kasem got his first deejay job on armed forces radio in korea and returned home two years later and went back into radio as a wacky comedian. it wasn't until he got to oakland that he perfected the vocal style that would become his trademark. with just minutes before going on air, a studio manager told kasem to simply be himself. within a year he moved to los angeles to deejay and do voiceover work in cartoons. >> when i came to hollywood, i knew that i would d

casey kasem was 82 years old. >> new rules taking drowsy truck drivers off the road. that is what chuck schumer is saying after the crash that left tracy morgan critically injured. it involves electronic time sheets and logging devices. >> if the black box is in the truck we will know if he has been on more than an hour a day. if he took half hour off and if they drove more than 70 hours a week. >> schumer is pushing to have the black boxes required in the next two months. wal-mart trucker kevin roper had not slept for 24-hours when he climbed into the van killing one person. morgan is recovering from a broken femur, nose and several ribs. >> switching gears, the party is still going on in san antonio texas as the spurs win the nba championship. >> stayed up late to watch this one. winning their 5th nba tight teal taking on the miami heat and leonard taking hope the final nba trophy. getting extra love on father's day. he becomes the second player ever to win a championship in three decades. congratulations. >> love that team. >> taking an early lead in the u.s. open

casey kasem died today after years of declining health.arter evans has a look back on his life and legendary career. >> i'm casey kasem, counting them down. >> reporter: in the days dj's ruled, he was king. his voice broadcast to every city in america. >> this is american top 40 and our countdown begins. >> number 40. >> reporter: initially only 7 stations carried the show. it it was a sentimental format for an age of rebellion but kasem who saided he wanted to be the ed sullian of radio thought there was a place for a weekly countdown. he was right. he hosted it for more than two decades. most famous segment was a personal connection he made every sunday morning between listener ins. >> a long distance -- listeners a long distance dedication from a woman she left behind. >> reporter: for decades he was a children's tv fixture as the voice of shaggy. the faithful friend of scooby doo. >> hey, do you want to hear my radio voice? >> it is time to stay in and rock on. >> reporter: he retired five years ago due to his declining health. in the

the world mourning the loss of radio legend casey kasem. the icon and deejay passing away today at his home in washington state. kasem's children saying he had been suffering with advanced parkinson's disease. in recent months, kasem had been the subject of a bitter court custody battle between his wife and adult children over his medical care. today, it was his daughter, kerri kasem, who announced the news about her father's passing on twitter. casey kasem, dead at the age of 82. >>> the release of those taliban commanders for sergeant bowe bergdahl putting renewed attention on the military prison at guantanamo bay. president obama has long promised to close the facility. now the administration reportedly plans to transfer out even more detainees. chief intelligence correspondent katherine live from gitmo with more. >> reporter: the president is pushing ahead with more detainee transfers from the camps about two miles from me at the military courts. right now there are 149 detainees here at guantanamo, 80 cleared for transfer, another 20 a

it's how long you're heavy so casey kasem was the heavy weight in his unique format in the business forot decades but generations. >> in recent years kasem was at the center of a bitter family feud between his second wife and his children from his first marriage. kasem is survived by four children. >>> stay with us. still ahead a mom who says she and her daughter were humiliated on flight from new york to boston is now getting an apology that she's been asking for. we'll tell you why jet blue airlines is now saying sorry. >> plus a memorable trip for two local world war ii veterans we'll have more on this remarkable story of honor and bravery justin. >> after pleasant weekend across the delaware valley get ready for hire heat and humidity for the work week. i'll have the complete details. >> and straight ahead in sports the phillies and cubs finishing up their weekend series. can the offense put up some runs for another win? find out when we come back. stay with us. from color. to the remote. to flat screens. now it's taking a quantum leap. introducing fios quantum tv. record up to 12 s

casey kasem has died at the age every 82. the daughters of the legendary top 40dj says he passed away surrounded by family and friends. >> adam housley takes a look back at casey's legacy. >> born april 1932 to lebanese immigrants, casey kasem grew up in detroit of dreams of ac baseball player, but got his first taste of the airwaves as sportscaster for his high school radio club. in college, he started radio acting. >> it was lucky enough to audition for the lone ranger audio show. sergeant preston of the uconn, and coy charge acting, do 12 year old to a 20 year old. >> in 1952, kasem got his first dj job on armed forces radio in korea he returned home two years later and went back into radio, as a wacky comedian it wasn't until he got to oakland that he perfected the vocal style that would become his trademark with just minutes before going on air, a studio manager told kasem to simply be himself. within a year, he moved to los angeles to dj and do voice-over work in cartoons. >> when i came to hollywood i knew coy do the ki

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such a shame. >>> well, a judge has orders erred casey kasem fed, hydrated medicated while court appointedttorney's val agents his health. former host of american top 40 is in critical condition, after a washington state hospital. jean kasem is asking to be restored as her husband's caretaker. has implemented ends of life measures for her father. >> still ahead, learning new details about the husband and wife who gunned d down two las vegas police officers. that's next. >>> plus a crazy scene in california, entire neighborhoods were evacuated when an armed suspect led police police on high speed chase, then started jumping across rooftops. across rooftops. we'll have the video and okay buddy, what's your favorite kind of cheerios? honey nut. but... chocolate is my other favorite... but apple cinnamon is my favorite too... and fruity... oh yeah, and frosted! okay, but...what's you're most favorite of all? hmm... the kind i have with you. me too. [prof. burke] at w [bell rings] can hurt you. like what if you didn't know to get coverage for uninsured drivers? [robot] uh oh. [prof. burke] talk

casey kasem has died at the age of 82.om dementia and had been hospitalized in washington state and his daughter was given the authority to have doctors end his infusion of water, food, and medicine. kasem had said he would not want to be kept alive if it resulted in a mere biological existence. many are reflecting on his life and music. nischelle turner has more on the man that some call the world's best radio host. >> reporter: radio personality casey kasem was best known as

casey kasem has died. for 40 years, he brought us the american top 40. he never wanted to be a radio deejay. michelle franzen with a look back at the man who left his fans with a message. >> reporter: his voice was legendary. spanning the air waves for decades. counting down our hits. >> countdown of the most popular songs in the usa. >> reporter: he was born in detroit, michigan, in 1932, to lebanese parents. ironically, kasem never wanted to spin records. >> i wanted to be a baseball player and actor. not a disc jockey. >> reporter: everywhere he turned there was a radio. first a radio show in high school. he spent time in korea drafted by armed forces radio. >> the number one song in the usa -- >> reporter: his pioneering show "american top 40" launched july 4, 1970. a whole new generation knew him in cartoons. his most famous cartoon character, shaggy, from "scooby-doo." he shocked fans in 2004 when he stepped down, handing the microphone to ryan seacrest who said, it's a sad day for the broadcasting community and for radio listeners around the world

raes in peace, casey kasem. keep your feet on the ground and keep reaching for the stars. another tweet, inspired all of us on the roop. sending love to kasem family and friends. >> and at bonnaroo, elton john had an iconic performance of his song, "don't let the sun go down on me", he dedicated it to casey kasem. a lot of tweets coming in. keep them coming. we'll keep them posted in the orange room. >> thank you. admitted you cried -- >> i recorded it. i was living in spain, i used to record it. >> he's truly reached the star. >>> coming up, we have a startling investigation. >> at my worst i was doing 100 pills a day, vicodin. >> you were taking 100 pills a day. >> yes. >> and the you were seeing patients. >> i was seeing patients. >> doctors accused of treating patients while high, some operating on them. jeff rosin investigates. >> how prince george a impressed the crowd at a special father's day outing yesterday. but first, this is "today" on nbc. >>> >>> coming up, we're reconnects with our favorite box office favorites, starting with this little girl from "three men

they were supposed to return home last friday. >>> famed deejay casey kasem is in a washington hospital. the daughter could take a doctor of her choosing to have him examined. part of an ongoing dispute between the kasem children and their stepmother. they claim kasem is not getting proper care. until now casey kasem and his wife were staying with friends near seattle. >>> right now, president obama on his way to europe. during his four-day trip he'll stop in poland where he'll meet with ukraine's president and other eastern european leaders. president obama will attend the g-7 meeting in brussels and travel to paris to meet with the president of france. finally, later in the week, mr. obama will join russian president vladimir putin among others leaders to honor other leaders. >>> now to an exclusive unit report doing business in unmarked cars with no permit and no valid license. some problems airport officials find when they pull over ride service drivers from uber-x. investigative reporter found plenty of drivers ignoring the rules. >> you guys have it on your phone? >> ayou're willi