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
Teddy Roosevelt’s Bird Refuge – The Huron Islands: Lake Superior, Michigan
Islands Formed by a Sunken Mountain Range? Some believe so. Here's some background and photos of Michigan's Huron islands...
The Youngest County in Michigan: Formed in 1891
It went down in history as having "the fattest iron ore stashes in the entire world." Here are some vintage photos of our youngest county, from 1900-1940s...
“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...
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...
Sandwich and Pie for a Dime: Automats Come To Michigan, 1921
Slip in a coin, out comes a sandwich...or pie...or salad. Automats were a rage, especially after WW2 and Michigan had their share. Here's some brief automat history and some photos...
The Only Michigan Town That Was Intentionally Created To Be Integrated: 1856
This Michigan town made it a point to be integrated, no matter what the laws of the mid-1800s stated! Here's some very interesting reading and vintage photos...
Deserted Denny’s Restaurant in Roseville, Michigan: 2020
Here's a quick look inside a formerly deserted Denny's Restaurant in Roseville...
Vintage Photos of Coldwater, Michigan: 1865-1920s
Coldwater has one of the smallest locomotives ever built, one of the nation's oldest theaters, and is near the Antique Capital of Michigan. Check out info and these old photos...
Lansing Mall Becoming Revitalized
New businesses, and a push for revitalization by Lansing's mayor.....the Lansing Mall has been adrenalized and more & more people are visiting...
Are There Any Great Scott! Grocery Stores Left in Michigan?
Once they were one of Michigan's top supermarkets.....now where are they? Here's a brief bio...