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Kasem also worked on behalf of promoting understanding towards the Arab-American community (which is why he quit ''The Transformers'', after they featured a [[NoCelebritiesWereHarmed thinly-veiled takeoff of Muammar Gaddafi]] who led the country of [[IncrediblyLamePun Carbombya]]), and later wondered if all his hard work would be undone by the tragedy of September 11th.

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Kasem also worked on behalf of promoting understanding towards the Arab-American community (which is why he quit ''The Transformers'', after they featured a [[NoCelebritiesWereHarmed thinly-veiled takeoff of Muammar Gaddafi]] who led the country of [[IncrediblyLamePun [[{{Pun}} Carbombya]]), and later wondered if all his hard work would be undone by the tragedy of September 11th.
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Kasem also worked on behalf of promoting understanding towards the Arab-American community (which is why he quit ''The Transformers'', after they featured a [[NoCelebritiesWereHarmed thinly-veiled takeoff of Muammar Ghadaffi]] who led the country of [[IncrediblyLamePun Carbombya]]), and later wondered if all his hard work would be undone by the tragedy of September 11th.

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Kasem also worked on behalf of promoting understanding towards the Arab-American community (which is why he quit ''The Transformers'', after they featured a [[NoCelebritiesWereHarmed thinly-veiled takeoff of Muammar Ghadaffi]] Gaddafi]] who led the country of [[IncrediblyLamePun Carbombya]]), and later wondered if all his hard work would be undone by the tragedy of September 11th.
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-->--'''Casey Kasem''', ''America's Top 40''

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His name is used as a nickname for one of the soldiers in the documentary book (and later TV show based upon the books) ''Literature/GenerationKill''.
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His second wife (from 1980 until his death) was Jean Kasem née Thompson, mostly known for playing Loretta Tortelli on ''Series/{{Cheers}}''. In fact, Casey and her were also [[https://www.google.pt/search?q=Jean+Kasem&oq=je&aqs=chrome.0.69i59l2j69i60l2j69i57j69i61.1719j0j4&client=tablet-android-lenovo&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8#imgrc=7eKorYzboiVqsM: a short-guy, tall-girl couple]], rather like Loretta and her husband Nick.

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His second wife (from 1980 until his death) was Jean Kasem Creator/JeanKasem née Thompson, mostly known for playing Loretta Tortelli on ''Series/{{Cheers}}''. In fact, Casey and her were also [[https://www.google.pt/search?q=Jean+Kasem&oq=je&aqs=chrome.0.69i59l2j69i60l2j69i57j69i61.1719j0j4&client=tablet-android-lenovo&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8#imgrc=7eKorYzboiVqsM: a short-guy, tall-girl couple]], rather like Loretta and her husband Nick.
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Casey Kasem (''né'' Kemal Amin Kasem) (April 27, 1932 -- June 15, 2014) was a Lebanese-American broadcaster and animation voice actor. As himself, he is best known for his radio program, ''Radio/AmericanTop40'', and its various spinoffs, including ''Casey's Top 40'', ''Casey's Countdown'' (for adult contemporary radio stations), and so on. He also hosted a television adaptation, ''America’s Top 10'', and has made guest appearances in other shows such as ''Series/SavedByTheBell'' and ''Series/HawaiiFiveO''.

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Casey Kasem (''né'' Kemal Amin Kasem) "Casey" Kasem (April 27, 1932 -- June 15, 2014) was a Lebanese-American broadcaster and animation voice actor. As himself, he is best known for his radio program, ''Radio/AmericanTop40'', and its various spinoffs, including ''Casey's Top 40'', ''Casey's Countdown'' (for adult contemporary radio stations), and so on. He also hosted a television adaptation, ''America’s Top 10'', and has made guest appearances in other shows such as ''Series/SavedByTheBell'' and ''Series/HawaiiFiveO''.
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[[HeAlsoDid He also had]] a ''very'' minor hit record of his own. 1964's "Letter from Elaina", a recitation where he reads an actual letter sent to him by a young fan of Music/TheBeatles who met Music/GeorgeHarrison after a concert, just barely missed making the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #103 on the Bubbling Under chart.
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Casey Kasem (''né'' Kemal Amin Kasem) (April 27, 1932 -- June 15, 2014) was a Lebanese-American broadcaster and animation voice actor. As himself, he is best known for his radio program, ''Radio/AmericanTop40''. He also hosted a television adaptation, ''America’s Top 10'', and has made guest appearances in other shows such as ''Series/SavedByTheBell'' and ''Series/HawaiiFiveO''.

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Casey Kasem (''né'' Kemal Amin Kasem) (April 27, 1932 -- June 15, 2014) was a Lebanese-American broadcaster and animation voice actor. As himself, he is best known for his radio program, ''Radio/AmericanTop40''.''Radio/AmericanTop40'', and its various spinoffs, including ''Casey's Top 40'', ''Casey's Countdown'' (for adult contemporary radio stations), and so on. He also hosted a television adaptation, ''America’s Top 10'', and has made guest appearances in other shows such as ''Series/SavedByTheBell'' and ''Series/HawaiiFiveO''.
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His second wife (from 1980 until his death) was Jean Kasem née Thompson, mostly known for playing Loretta Tortelli on ''Series/{{Cheers}}''. In fact, Casey and her were also [[https://www.google.pt/search?q=Jean+Kasem&oq=je&aqs=chrome.0.69i59l2j69i60l2j69i57j69i61.1719j0j4&client=tablet-android-lenovo&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8#imgrc=7eKorYzboiVqsM: a short-guy, tall-girl couple]], rather like Loretta and her husband Nick.
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Besides his radio and on-screen work, Kasem has done character voices for {{Saturday morning cartoon}}s, most notably ''Franchise/ScoobyDoo'' (as Shaggy) and Creator/{{Filmation}}'s version of ''Franchise/{{Batman}}'' (as ComicBook/{{Robin}}, a role he carried over into ''WesternAnimation/SuperFriends''). He portrayed Cliffjumper and Bluestreak in the Generation 1 ''WesternAnimation/TheTransformers'' TV series and reprised Cliffjumper in [[WesternAnimation/TransformersTheMovie the 1986 film]]. He was also the off-camera quizmaster on the U.S. version of ''100%'', and an announcer for Creator/{{NBC}} during the '70s and '80s, including their Saturday-morning promos and AdBumpers.

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Besides his radio and on-screen work, Kasem has done character voices for {{Saturday morning cartoon}}s, most notably ''Franchise/ScoobyDoo'' (as Shaggy) and Creator/{{Filmation}}'s version of ''Franchise/{{Batman}}'' (as ComicBook/{{Robin}}, a role he carried over into ''WesternAnimation/SuperFriends''). He portrayed Cliffjumper and Bluestreak in the Generation 1 ''WesternAnimation/TheTransformers'' TV series and reprised Cliffjumper in [[WesternAnimation/TransformersTheMovie [[WesternAnimation/TheTransformersTheMovie the 1986 film]]. He was also the off-camera quizmaster on the U.S. version of ''100%'', and an announcer for Creator/{{NBC}} during the '70s and '80s, including their Saturday-morning promos and AdBumpers.
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Kasem also worked on behalf of promoting understanding towards the Arab-American community, and later wondered if all his hard work would be undone by the tragedy of September 11th.

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Kasem also worked on behalf of promoting understanding towards the Arab-American community, community (which is why he quit ''The Transformers'', after they featured a [[NoCelebritiesWereHarmed thinly-veiled takeoff of Muammar Ghadaffi]] who led the country of [[IncrediblyLamePun Carbombya]]), and later wondered if all his hard work would be undone by the tragedy of September 11th.
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Kasem also worked on behalf of promoting understanding towards the Arab-American community, and later wondered if all his hard work would be undone by the tragedy of 9/11.

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Casey Kasem (''né'' Kemal Amin Kasem) was a Lebanese-American broadcaster and animation voice actor. As himself, he is best known for his radio program, ''Radio/AmericanTop40''. He also hosted a television adaptation, ''America’s Top 10'', and has made guest appearances in other shows such as ''Series/SavedByTheBell'' and ''Series/HawaiiFiveO''.

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Casey Kasem (''né'' Kemal Amin Kasem) (April 27, 1932 -- June 15, 2014) was a Lebanese-American broadcaster and animation voice actor. As himself, he is best known for his radio program, ''Radio/AmericanTop40''. He also hosted a television adaptation, ''America’s Top 10'', and has made guest appearances in other shows such as ''Series/SavedByTheBell'' and ''Series/HawaiiFiveO''.
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Kasem also worked on behalf of promoting understanding towards the Arab-American community, and later wondered if all his hard work would be undone by the tragedy of 9/11.
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Casey Kasem (''né'' Kemal Amin Kasem) was a Lebanese-American broadcaster and animation voice actor. As himself, he is best known for his radio program, ''Radio/AmericanTop40''. He also hosted a television adaptation, ''America’s Top 10'', and has made guest appearances in other shows such as ''Series/SavedByTheBell''.

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Casey Kasem (''né'' Kemal Amin Kasem) was a Lebanese-American broadcaster and animation voice actor. As himself, he is best known for his radio program, ''Radio/AmericanTop40''. He also hosted a television adaptation, ''America’s Top 10'', and has made guest appearances in other shows such as ''Series/SavedByTheBell''.
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Casey Kasem (''né'' Kemal Amin Kasem) is a Lebanese-American broadcaster and animation voice actor. As himself, he is best known for his radio program, ''AmericanTop40.'' He also hosted a television adaptation, ''America’s Top 10,'' and has made guest appearances in other shows such as ''SavedByTheBell.''

Besides his radio and on-screen work, Kasem has done character voices for {{Saturday morning cartoon}}s, most notably ''Franchise/ScoobyDoo'' (as Shaggy) and Creator/{{Filmation}}'s version of ''Franchise/{{Batman}}'' (as ComicBook/{{Robin}}, a role he carried over into ''WesternAnimation/SuperFriends''). He portrayed Cliffjumper and Bluestreak in the Generation 1 ''WesternAnimation/TheTransformers'' TV series and reprised Cliffjumper in [[WesternAnimation/TransformersTheMovie the 1986 film]]. He was also the off-camera quizmaster on the U.S. version of ''100%,'' and an announcer for Creator/{{NBC}} during the '70s and '80s, including their Saturday-morning promos and AdBumpers.

He passed away at the age of 82, in June 15th 2014.

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\nCasey Kasem (''né'' Kemal Amin Kasem) is was a Lebanese-American broadcaster and animation voice actor. As himself, he is best known for his radio program, ''AmericanTop40.'' ''Radio/AmericanTop40''. He also hosted a television adaptation, ''America’s Top 10,'' 10'', and has made guest appearances in other shows such as ''SavedByTheBell.''

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Besides his radio and on-screen work, Kasem has done character voices for {{Saturday morning cartoon}}s, most notably ''Franchise/ScoobyDoo'' (as Shaggy) and Creator/{{Filmation}}'s version of ''Franchise/{{Batman}}'' (as ComicBook/{{Robin}}, a role he carried over into ''WesternAnimation/SuperFriends''). He portrayed Cliffjumper and Bluestreak in the Generation 1 ''WesternAnimation/TheTransformers'' TV series and reprised Cliffjumper in [[WesternAnimation/TransformersTheMovie the 1986 film]]. He was also the off-camera quizmaster on the U.S. version of ''100%,'' ''100%'', and an announcer for Creator/{{NBC}} during the '70s and '80s, including their Saturday-morning promos and AdBumpers.

He passed away at the age of 82, in on June 15th 15, 2014.
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Casey Kasem (''né'' Kemal Amin Kasem) is a Lebanese-American broadcaster and animation voice actor. As himself, he is best known for his radio program, ''AmericanTop40.'' He also hosted a television adaptation, ''America’s Top 10,'' and has made guest appearances in other shows.

Besides his radio and on-screen work, Kasem has done character voices for {{Saturday morning cartoon}}s, most notably ''Franchise/ScoobyDoo'' (as Shaggy) and Creator/{{Filmation}}'s version of ''Franchise/{{Batman}}'' (as ComicBook/{{Robin}}, a role he carried over into ''WesternAnimation/SuperFriends''). He portrayed Cliffjumper and Bluestreak in the Generation 1 ''WesternAnimation/TheTransformers'' TV series and reprised Cliffjumper in [[WesternAnimation/TransformersTheMovie the 1986 film]]. He was also the off-camera quizmaster on the U.S. version of ''100%'', and the announcer for Creator/{{NBC}} during the '70s and '80s, including their Saturday-morning AdBumpers.

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Casey Kasem (''né'' Kemal Amin Kasem) is a Lebanese-American broadcaster and animation voice actor. As himself, he is best known for his radio program, ''AmericanTop40.'' He also hosted a television adaptation, ''America’s Top 10,'' and has made guest appearances in other shows.

shows such as ''SavedByTheBell.''

Besides his radio and on-screen work, Kasem has done character voices for {{Saturday morning cartoon}}s, most notably ''Franchise/ScoobyDoo'' (as Shaggy) and Creator/{{Filmation}}'s version of ''Franchise/{{Batman}}'' (as ComicBook/{{Robin}}, a role he carried over into ''WesternAnimation/SuperFriends''). He portrayed Cliffjumper and Bluestreak in the Generation 1 ''WesternAnimation/TheTransformers'' TV series and reprised Cliffjumper in [[WesternAnimation/TransformersTheMovie the 1986 film]]. He was also the off-camera quizmaster on the U.S. version of ''100%'', ''100%,'' and the an announcer for Creator/{{NBC}} during the '70s and '80s, including their Saturday-morning promos and AdBumpers.
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Casey Kasem (''né'' Kemal Amin Kasem) is a Lebanese-American broadcaster and animation voice actor. As himself, he is best known for his radio program, ‘’AmericanTop40.’’ He also hosted a television adaptation, ‘’America’s Top 10,’’ and has made guest appearances in other shows.

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Casey Kasem (''né'' Kemal Amin Kasem) is a Lebanese-American broadcaster and animation voice actor. As himself, he is best known for his radio program, ‘’AmericanTop40.’’ ''AmericanTop40.'' He also hosted a television adaptation, ‘’America’s ''America’s Top 10,’’ 10,'' and has made guest appearances in other shows.

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Casey Kasem (''né'' Kemal Amin Kasem) is a Lebanese-American broadcaster and animation voice actor. Besides his radio program, ''AmericanTop40'', Kasem has done character voices for {{Saturday morning cartoon}}s, most notably ''Franchise/ScoobyDoo'' (as Shaggy) and Creator/{{Filmation}}'s version of ''Franchise/{{Batman}}'' (as ComicBook/{{Robin}}, a role he carried over into ''WesternAnimation/SuperFriends''). He portrayed Cliffjumper and Bluestreak in the Generation 1 ''WesternAnimation/TheTransformers'' TV series and reprised Cliffjumper in [[WesternAnimation/TransformersTheMovie the 1986 film]]. He was also the off-camera quizmaster on the U.S. version of ''100%'', and the announcer for Creator/{{NBC}}'s Saturday Morning AdBumpers.

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Casey Kasem (''né'' Kemal Amin Kasem) is a Lebanese-American broadcaster and animation voice actor. Besides As himself, he is best known for his radio program, ''AmericanTop40'', ‘’AmericanTop40.’’ He also hosted a television adaptation, ‘’America’s Top 10,’’ and has made guest appearances in other shows.
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Kasem has done character voices for {{Saturday morning cartoon}}s, most notably ''Franchise/ScoobyDoo'' (as Shaggy) and Creator/{{Filmation}}'s version of ''Franchise/{{Batman}}'' (as ComicBook/{{Robin}}, a role he carried over into ''WesternAnimation/SuperFriends''). He portrayed Cliffjumper and Bluestreak in the Generation 1 ''WesternAnimation/TheTransformers'' TV series and reprised Cliffjumper in [[WesternAnimation/TransformersTheMovie the 1986 film]]. He was also the off-camera quizmaster on the U.S. version of ''100%'', and the announcer for Creator/{{NBC}}'s Saturday Morning Creator/{{NBC}} during the '70s and '80s, including their Saturday-morning AdBumpers.
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Casey Kasem (''né'' Kemal Amin Kasem) is a Lebanese-American broadcaster and animation voice actor. Besides his radio program, ''AmericanTop40'', Kasem has done character voices for {{Saturday morning cartoon}}s, most notably ''Franchise/ScoobyDoo'' (as Shaggy) and creator/{{Filmation}}'s version of ''Franchise/{{Batman}}'' (as ComicBook/{{Robin}}, a role he carried over into ''WesternAnimation/SuperFriends''). He portrayed Cliffjumper and Bluestreak in the generation one ''WesternAnimation/TheTransformers'' tv series and reprised Cliffjumper in [[WesternAnimation/TransformersTheMovie the 1986 film]]. He was also the off-camera quizmaster on the U.S. version of ''100%'', and the announcer for Creator/{{NBC}}'s Saturday Morning AdBumpers.

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Casey Kasem (''né'' Kemal Amin Kasem) is a Lebanese-American broadcaster and animation voice actor. Besides his radio program, ''AmericanTop40'', Kasem has done character voices for {{Saturday morning cartoon}}s, most notably ''Franchise/ScoobyDoo'' (as Shaggy) and creator/{{Filmation}}'s Creator/{{Filmation}}'s version of ''Franchise/{{Batman}}'' (as ComicBook/{{Robin}}, a role he carried over into ''WesternAnimation/SuperFriends''). He portrayed Cliffjumper and Bluestreak in the generation one Generation 1 ''WesternAnimation/TheTransformers'' tv TV series and reprised Cliffjumper in [[WesternAnimation/TransformersTheMovie the 1986 film]]. He was also the off-camera quizmaster on the U.S. version of ''100%'', and the announcer for Creator/{{NBC}}'s Saturday Morning AdBumpers.
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Casey Kasem (''né'' Kemal Amin Kasem) is a Lebanese-American broadcaster and animation voice actor. Besides his radio program, ''AmericanTop40'', Kasem has done character voices for {{Saturday morning cartoon}}s, most notably ''Franchise/ScoobyDoo'' (as Shaggy) and creator/{{Filmation}}'s version of ''Franchise/{{Batman}}'' (as ComicBook/{{Robin}}, a role he carried over into ''WesternAnimation/SuperFriends''). He portrayed Cliffjumper and Bluestreak in the generation one ''WesternAnimation/TheTransformers'' tv series and reprised Cliffjumper in [[WesternAnimation/TransformersTheMovie the 1986 film]]. He was also the off-camera quizmaster on the U.S. version of ''100%'', and the announcer for Creator/{{NBC}}'s Saturday Morning AdBumpers.
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