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Beloved Radio Duo Entertained Hawaii for Decades
Larry Price and Michael W. Perry's lively morning show on KSSK was a local institution.
Apr. 3, 2026 at 10:05am
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The vibrant energy and local flavor of the legendary Perry & Price radio show lives on through the memories of their loyal Hawaii listeners.Honolulu TodayCoach and broadcaster Larry Price, who co-hosted the popular Perry & Price morning radio show on KSSK from 1983 to 2016, passed away last week. Along with his longtime partner Michael W. Perry, Price entertained Hawaii listeners with their signature comedy bits, celebrity guests, and imaginative on-air stunts that became legendary in the local community.
Why it matters
The Perry & Price show was a beloved institution in Hawaii for over three decades, building a loyal following through their unique brand of humor, engaging personalities, and commitment to connecting with their audience. Their passing marks the end of an era for local radio in the islands.
The details
Price and Perry's Saturday morning shows, held in front of live audiences at venues like the Sheraton Waikiki's Hanohano Room, featured regular comedy bits like the "Spamalope" - a fictional hybrid creature of Spam and antelope that was supposedly spotted at Parker Ranch. They also had a recurring "Portuguese Psychic" character who would hilariously "predict" the gender of pregnant women's unborn babies. Their longtime producer Sweetie Pacarro, whose real name was Dayna Johnson, became a beloved part of the show through her on-air antics.
- Larry Price and Michael W. Perry co-hosted the Perry & Price show on KSSK radio from 1983 to 2016.
- Larry Price passed away last week at the age of 91.
The players
Larry Price
A coach and broadcaster who co-hosted the popular Perry & Price morning radio show on KSSK in Hawaii from 1983 to 2016.
Michael W. Perry
Larry Price's longtime co-host on the Perry & Price morning radio show, which the duo hosted together for over 30 years.
Sweetie Pacarro
The producer of the Perry & Price show, whose real name was Dayna Johnson but was given the nickname "Sweetie Pacarro" by Larry Price.
Ray Evans
A former volleyball player who was coached by Larry Price when Price was the head coach of the University of Hawaii men's volleyball team from 1969 to 1972.
Rosalind Young
A listener who shared her fond memories of the Perry & Price show's popular "Spamalope" comedy bit.
What they’re saying
“What a full life Larry Price lived, and how lucky for so many of us that he touched our lives.”
— Rosalind Young
“Thanks, Coach. For everything.”
— Ray Evans, Former volleyball player
“I joke with my husband — are you sure you don't want to change your name to Pacarro? 'No,' he says. And when people call him 'Mr. Pacarro,' it's hilarious.”
— Sweetie Pacarro, Producer, Perry & Price show
The takeaway
The Perry & Price show was a beloved institution in Hawaii for over three decades, entertaining listeners with their unique brand of humor, engaging personalities, and commitment to connecting with their local audience. Their passing marks the end of an era for radio in the islands.
