John Robinson was raised in Stockbridge and began his media career at age 15 playing bass guitar and singing in a local rock band. From there he went into radio after receiving his license in 1974, along with being a TV host, author (ten books published to date), columnist, actor, producer, and emcee. He's been honored as Contributor of the Year by Townsquare Media and has also received a President's Club Award. His passions are all kinds of pop culture and Michigan history.
John Robinson
Ten More Former Michigan Drive-In Theaters: Big Rapids to Saginaw
Here are ten more sites of old Michigan Drive-in theaters, ranging from 1948-1980s...
Inside the Abandoned Municipal Court Building: Highland Park, Michigan
Left to decay since 2001, here's what Highland Park's once-grand Municipal Building looks like in the 2020s...
Michigan’s Deadliest Railroad: The Pere Marquette
28 wrecks, 78 deaths. Michigan's Pere Marquette Railway had the worst train wrecks from 1900-1947. Here's some info and photos...
The Downfall of Hughes & Hatcher Menswear: 1910-1983
Their commercials were once all over the place - and H&H was where guys wanted to buy their suits. Here's some details and a few photos...
Abandoned 1860 One-Room Schoolhouse in Allegan County, Michigan
Take a look inside, out, and around back of this old Michigan one-room schoolhouse...
Where Was the First McDonald’s in Michigan?
First in Michigan and one of America's first. Here are details...
Oopsy the Clown: Detroit’s #1 Kid Show, 1967-1990s
Oopsy even beat out Bozo when it came to popularity. Here's an overview of the character, the man behind him, and the program...
“The Most Sumptuous Building in Michigan” – Wayne County Courthouse, Detroit
Offices began moving out in the 1950s and the city gave up on it in the 70s. Here's a brief backstory on the impressive Wayne County Courthouse...
Michigan Bath Houses: 1880-1950s (and One Dirty Little Secret)
One particular Michigan bath house had a dirty little secret...one that was well-known to teens. Here's info and a gallery of old Michigan bath houses...
Bill Kennedy: From Handsome Hollywood Film Actor to Detroit’s Favorite Movie Host
Bill Kennedy knew Hollywood - but he could still flub his way through his show. One of Detroit's TV favorites, here's some info and photos...