Casey Kasem

Casey Kasem was an American radio personality and voice actor, best known for hosting *American Top 40* from 1970 to 2009.

His signature sign-off—Keep your feet on the ground and keep reaching for the stars—became iconic.

He also voiced Shaggy in the *Scooby-Doo* franchise for decades.

His name evokes countdown-style radio and earnest positivity.

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Scooby-Doo · Hanna-Barbera · playlist · countdown · charts · Robin · nostalgia · microphone · Top 40 · presenter · dedication · hits · host · narrator · animated series · broadcasting · on the air · seventies

Opposites
radio broadcasting style

Casey KasemHoward Stern

shock jock · Alex Jones · Rush Limbaugh

vocal persona in media

Casey KasemGilbert Gottfried

Lewis Black · Bill Hicks

countdown format philosophy

Casey Kasemunderground radio

Unlicensed or resistance broadcasting

Family

casement, casein, caseload, casework, casebook, casemate, Casey, casemaker

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Mostly American · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G