Mike McGuff
“Runaway Radio” wins three 47th Annual Telly Awards
Runaway Radio, the documentary about 101 KLOL’s legacy in Houston radio, has won three categories in the 47th Annual Telly Awards.
Jennifer Reyna and Outlaw Dave reunite at ‘Runaway Radio’ River Oaks Theatre screening
Runaway Radio returned to the big screen at Houston’s legendary River Oaks Theatre on October 1, 2025 — a fitting date of “10-1,” paying tribute to the iconic 101 FM dial position.
“Runaway Radio” wins Texas Independent Film Award
“Runaway Radio” is honored to win the prestigious Texas Independent Film Award (TIFA) – for the best film made in Texas – from the Houston Film Critics Society in its 18th Annual Awards.
Texas Radio Hall of Fame screening 11-1-24
“Runaway Radio” will be screened in Kilgore, TX, at the Texas Museum of Broadcasting & Communications during the Texas Radio Hall Of Fame weekend, November 1, 2024.
‘Runaway Radio’ screening at River Oaks Theatre 10-28-24
“Runaway Radio,” the 101 KLOL documentary, screened at the River Oaks Theatre on October 28, 2024, with a cast and crew Q&A to a near sell-out of the 249 seats!
‘Runaway Radio’ screening at Alta Arts Houston 10-2-24
“Runaway Radio,” the 101 KLOL documentary, will be screened at the Alta Arts Houston on October 2, 2024, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Great Day Houston features Runaway Radio
Great Day Houston’s Deborah Duncan discusses Runaway Radio documentary with 101 KLOL founder/ Pat Fant and first-time filmmaker Mike McGuff.
Mike McGuff Talks About His Documentary ‘Runaway Radio’
‘Runaway Radio’ is a documentary with a runtime of just 83 minutes that explores the impact of radio in the pre-digital age, emphasizing the influence of Houston’s 101 KLOL. The film features insights from renowned musicians like Lyle Lovett and Melissa Etheridge, as well as top radio DJs across the United States. It traces the station’s evolution from a progressive radio station in 1970 to one of several Album Oriented Rock (AOR) stations nationwide. The documentary highlights the era when on-air personalities sometimes overshadowed the music itself.
Mike McGuff on long-awaited documentary about legendary Houston radio station 101 KLOL-FM
We’re talking to Mike McGuff, he’s responsible for the long-awaited documentary “Runaway Radio.” In its heyday, KLOL-FM was one of the top rock stations in the country. But all good things must come to an end, the risky and raunchy station faded by the late 90s. We’re taking a look back at some of the film’s best and biggest moments with top radio DJ’s from across the U.S.
Dayna’s Diner: Dayna Steele Houston Radio Platinum interview
Director Mike McGuff talks with Dayna Steele about the Runaway Radio doc, why it took 14 years to get it made, and what comes next.