"Frankly Speaking" Interviews
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Frank Acomb is Corning's direct connection to Duane Eddy. He is a radio/TV producer who became an on-air personality with his own TV show, Frankly Speaking, for the local network affliate of Fox, which is broadcast from their studio on historic Market Street, in Corning, New York.
"He's not only a legend, he's a great guy." ---Frank Acomb
A little background: Frank interviewed Duane over the years for his radio and TV show "Frankly Speaking" and they became friends. Frank wanted him to be his first-ever interview on radio, and that wish eventually came true in 2017, for his 10 year anniversary show. Then, Frank advocated for Duane to be inducted into the Steuben County Hall of Fame, which he received in 2020. Frank was a fan of Duane's era of music, the greats like Jerry Lee Lewis, and he is a fan of cowboy stars like Richard Boone.
10th Anniversary Radio Show and "Duane Eddy Day" June 9, 2017
47 mins ( Audio only). Aired June 9, 2017. Frank's 10th anniversary of his radio show Frankly Speaking when he interviews Duane for the first time.
Read the 2017 Interview transcript here
2020 13th Anniversary Radio Interview
40 minutes. (Audio with captions) Aired December 3, 2020. Rock 'n' roll pioneer Duane Eddy returns to "Frankly Speaking" to discuss his induction into the Steuben County Hall of Fame, the new Johnny Cash Album he appears on, memories of growing up in Corning, hanging out with "The King" and much more.
Read the 2020 interview transcript here
2021 Steuben County Hall of Fame Acceptance Speech by Duane Eddy
2 minutes. September 27, 2021. Note: Frank Acomb nominated Duane for this award.
Read the 2021 Steuben County Hall of Fame acceptance speech transcript here
2023 TV Interview Part 1 and Part 2
2024 Tribute Show RIP Duane Eddy
1 hour 36 minutes. Airdate: May 2, 2024 Duane passed away on April 30, 2024, four days after his 86th birthday, on April 26th.
2024 "Duane" in Frank's window
Frank broadcasts his morning TV show from this window. The portrait of Duane, which we call the "cut-out," catches the eye of people walking by to stop and look. Many people take a photo of it. The sign says "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Member, 'King of Twang', Duane Eddy, Born in Corning, April 26, 1938."
It was located here from April until September 2024 and has now moved down the street to the window of Marich Music.
