She came from New York City doing middays WDBZ 105.1 the Buzz and before that did swing at 95.5 WPLJ New York under the legendary Scott Shannon..just thought you'd like to knowMichele. Also WWDB..morning news with Paul W. Smith. Roberta Gale Formerly of WKXW NJ101.5-FM then left to syndicate. Ive dedicated the last 16 years of my life to helping tell peoples stories including the last five in Philadelphia and Im happy to be a part of a newsroom that looks and feels like the city of Philadelphia.. In 1942, KYW added an FM station at 45.7 megacycles, W57PH. Went on to syndication with Roberta Gale (Westwood One, 1993-94), then to KSDO San Diego, WIOD Miami, WINZ Miami. Russ Miller Formerly of WWDB 96.5-FM Real Estate and Your Estate. [21], In June 1955 Westinghouse agreed to trade KYW and WPTZ to NBC in exchange for NBC's Cleveland properties, WTAM-AM-FM and WNBK television; Westinghouse also received $3 million in cash compensation. Named by Newsweek magazine as "the most celebrated radio host in New York" in 1979. KYW (1060 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station licensed to serve Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Weeknights 6p-1a since January 2010.1994-2010: Asst. Still in the Philly area. Bill Bircher Host of "The Trading Post" show on WCAU 1210 in the late 60s Update - 12/03 by Judge Gerry Kosinski -- He also did a morning stint at WCAU & was best known for his "Tell-a-Phoney" contest where he would give you $ 12.10 if you answered the phone "Hello". KYW Newsradio (1060 AM) is moving Denise Nakano to midday anchor and Jay Scott Smith to afternoon anchor. Bring resumes and dress prepared to be interviewed on the spot. If you know of an index that extends to other radio people please let us know so we can link to it. That being said, here are 25 that we won't ever forget, in no particular order. (Earl replaced Gil Gross who moved to 9-12) Previously news anchor and weekend classic rock DJ on WMMR. Bush joined KYW Newsradio in 2002 and has served as the stations afternoon anchor since 2019. Left 'DB in 1990 for a promotion director position at Philadelphia Magazine; later served as director of media relations and sports information at Philadelphia University. For the last decade, the Lindback Foundation has been recognizing the best Philadelphia School District teachers. KYW-TV shares a studio facility with its sister station WPSG (channel 57, Philadelphia's CW affiliate) just north of Center City Philadelphia, and its transmitter is located in the Roxborough section of Philadelphia. Ahead of its historic simulcast on 103.9 FM on November 23, KYW Newsradio elevates Denise Nakano to midday anchor and Jay Scott Smith to afternoon anchor. Chicago was located in Region 4, while the reallocation provisions had reserved 1020kHz for use in Region 2, a grouping of mid-Atlantic states. His daily comedy bit called "Congo Curt" featured a well- intended, but highly inept jungle explorer. Worked for a time in the Agriculture Dept. Detours are now diverting traffic from I-295 northbound to Route 130. Mixup", "Directory of U.S. Commercial FM Stations", "Westinghouse buys WPTZ (TV) for record $8.5 million", "NBC, WBC trade properties in Cleveland, Philadelphia", "NBC-Westinghouse swap approved; FCC stirs Justice Dept. Music jock on WYSP until programming shakeup in summer 2001. Since 1998, writer and Editor of the News-Talk-Sports department at AllAccess.com, based in the Los Angeles area. I am grateful for this opportunity and Im looking forward to being a part of this new era at KYW Newsradio, said Smith. Westinghouse now controlled two stations in addition to KYW in the Chicago area: KFKX and WEBH. Mayor of Philadelphia, Pa., 1972-80. [40][41][42][43], KYW radio ended its longtime partnership with KYW-TV on February 10, 2020, and began broadcasting traffic, news, and weather information from NBC-owned WCAU (channel 10). Went to KOMO in Seattle Washington? Liked to chat it up with Irv Homer in the afternoons. [25] The Westinghouse-NBC station swap, and its subsequent reversal nine years later, resulted in two alternate ways to recount KYW's history. The Phillies' flagship station, WIP-FM (94.1), could not air the game because of a conflict with the Philadelphia Eagles, who were playing a Thursday Night Football game at the same time.[45]. Jay Lamont 20+ (circa 1980) years of opinionated real estate advice on 950 WPEN-AM Picture, also teaches and owns a restaurant in Somer's Point, New Jersey. She is an Edward R. Murrow and multi-Emmy Award-winning journalist, as well as an active member of and previous National Board Representative of the Asian American Journalists Association. Valerie Morrison Psychic Counselor & Medium. Previously did the morning news on DB with Phil Valentine. (At the time WWDB 96.5FM was all talk radio with an AM drive news show) Worked in Washington as an Associated Press correspondent/editor/supervisor/anchor. (Update by Michele M - September 2002) - Judi had a pretty illustrious career before 101.5. Starting Nov. 15, Siafa Lewis will anchor Eyewitness News at 4PM with Natasha Brown. The TSA says local police and bomb technicians are examining the bag and its contents. Beasley Reece - sports director; weeknights at 6, 10 (on WPSG) and 11 p.m. Lesley Van Arsdall - sports anchor; weekend evenings. Prior to going to 'DB the first time, Dom Q had been at 'CAU for quite a while. Tobi Schwartz-Cassell see the C listings. Left to join WDRE Long Island, then worked as PD at KLSX Los Angeles and Ops Manager/weekend host at KLYY (Y-107) Los Angeles as well as consulting for Sabo Media (ongoing) and consulting a sitcom pilot for Comedy Central. (5/28/02), John Stolnis Added June, 2001 - WWDB96.5 FM, fill-in host. "Philadelphia circle is complete," and "Nine-year history of that trade in Philadelphia", Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company, North American Regional Broadcasting Agreement, National Museum of American Jewish History, https://hdradio.com/station_guides/widget.php?id=16, "Double Call Letters Are Being Eliminated", "Removal of KYW to Philadelphia Urged by Pratt as Solution to 1020 kc. His misadventures appealed to almost everyone. Four 'PHT "intro" bumpers are in the Audio Vault. He served the US Armed Forces as a photojournalist for the Coast Guard in the late seventies and early eighties. Anchored mornings on the old WCAUdid sports talk with Steve Fredericks..and did news with Frank Rizzo. In Cambodia during the 1970 CIA sponsored "coup". KYW's unusual history includes its call sign of only three letters, beginning with a K, rare for a station in the east. Steve Friedman AKA "Mr. Movie" - reviews movies Saturday nights from 10 pm to 1 am. One audio clip in the Audio Vault. She hopes to inspire little girls to become firefighters. He has also served as a reporter, news editor, and technology editor, and is the recipient of three Edward R. Murrow awards for his coverage of Villanovas national championship in 2016. A familiar sound in Philadelphia radio vanished from the. Hired Frank Rizzo at WCAU and converted Tony Bruno from a sports/news sidekick to the morning host. Started off doing the 5-minute news read on CH 48 (WKBS) before it went off the air in the late '80s. Now in real estate in South Florida. CLEVELAND, Ohio Cleveland TV stations have boasted their fair share of iconic personalities through the years. In 2003 Hilarie was working at CFUN in Vancouver, Canada. As KYW Newsradio broadens its reach on crystal-clear 103.9 FM, we are happy to expand the roles of these outstanding journalists, said David Yadgaroff, Senior Vice President and Market Manager, Entercom Philadelphia. From the birth of rock 'n' roll in the 1950s through just about the end of the 20th Century, Cleveland was a great town for radio. Went to Infinity sister station KRLD 1080-AM in Dallas in 2004. Founded Sports Physical Therapists in 1984 and sold that in 1993. Current afternoon anchor Ian Bush will transition to serve as morning co-anchor with Carol MacKenzie. Jack McKinney Former WCAU-AM and CBS national syndicated talk radio personality, and former Philadelphia Daily News Columnist. Steve Friedman passed away. KYW Newsradio, Philadelphia's leading multimedia newsroom, is seeking an experienced, dynamic broadcast journalist to be a news anchor on a part-time basis. (4-04), Phil Valentine - Website - Archive Page WLAC 1510-AM Nashville TN. Currently the New Director of all of the Clear Channel Radio stations in Washington DC and morning news anchor on Clear Channel's WBIGBig 100 in DC. The "sandwich" was added to the fast food chain's menu in 2010 and reappeared in 2014. replacing Imus. Won for Best Radio News Documentary for "Witness To Change" on KYW Newsradio Following the Civil Unrest in Philadelphia on May 30 & 31, 2020. The hard-throwing Phillies prospect's fastball touched 99 mph in his spring training debut Wednesday. 3:30 pm - Michael Wallace and Steve Scott. Soon after he moved to L.A. with his wife. "Not entirely by choice", says the former talker. Lance also advises stations, talent and brands on digital content strategies, programming integrations, and brand extensions. Hurricane Harbor opens for the season on May 20. It also wanted to start a station in Chicago. KYW Newsradio is the nation's second all-news station, debuting the ground-breaking format in September of 1965. Entercom had never previously owned a station in its home market. These young chefs had two hours in the kitchen at the Art Institute of Philadelphia to create two dishes from memory. (2-07), Stan Majors For nearly ten years (1992-2001) broadcast late night issue talk show nationally.total stations over 500 during that timesyndicated by three different national radio networks. [24] At the same time, Westinghouse changed the call letters of its new Cleveland station from WTAM to KYW. Started afternoons on NJ101.5 with Craig Carton in July 2002. These were the days when some stations would give away $ if you answered your phone with "the phrase that pays." Most recently at KYW doing news. Westinghouse fought a long legal battle, attempting to keep KYW operating as a clear channel station on 1020 in Chicago. [9], On May 15, 1933, after the FRC requested that stations using only one of their assigned call letters drop those that were no longer in regular use, KFKX was eliminated and the station reverted to just KYW.[10]. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. Parody page from 12/1/98 - John joins WMGK 102.9-FM classic rock as the morning man, 5:30 to 9 am. 6:30 pm - CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell (WCBS-TV simulcast) Bernie McCain Formerly hosted overnights on WWDB in mid-1980s -- last heard on the radio in DC area? Afternoon anchor Ian Bush will move to morning co-anchor, joining Carol. Picture of Mike at the Super Bowl. Anthony Gargano WIP - hosts middays with Glen Macnow since early 2000. Priscilla Fox Express/Shadow Broadcast Services. Don't be surprised when you turn on your radio and hear Glenn "Hurricane" Schwartz offering a weather report. Moved to WKRK (Live! Deceased. [27][28] In September 1959 the Justice Department issued a decision which, in part, instructed NBC to divest WRCV-AM-TV by the end of 1962. Shown here at left. [18], On March 29, 1941, KYW's clear channel assignment was shifted from 1020 to 1060kHz, its current frequency, as part of a nationwide adjustment of assignments engineered by the North American Regional Broadcasting Agreement (NARBA). Kirk Dorn Kirk worked at KYW until he moved to WWDB to head up its morning news programming until Nov. 2000. In 1995, Westinghouse Electric announced its purchase of CBS. Cathy Donnelly Formerly on NJ101.5. Under the provisions of the FRC's General Order 40, a sweeping reallocation of station frequency assignments was implemented on November 11, 1928. ), John DiPrimio Co-founder of Citizens for Common Sense. The bridge opened to vehicle traffic later Friday morning after an hours-long closure. Vicki VenturiniNews Anchor for Paul W. Smith & worked with him & John Brown in 1994,1995. Finally it proposed moving the station to a Region 2 location, settling on Philadelphia. There, he coverers gun violence, major city, and federal court cases, and criminal justice reform in Philadelphia. Dave Uram is an American Reporter reporting morning news on KYW News radio. Gifford serves on boards for the CKNW Kids Fund, Pacific Parkinsons Research Institute, and the Michael J Fox Foundation Patient Council. Resides (as of 2002) in New York City with his wife. Has filled in on WPHT and WWDB. Every job fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect through Tuesday morning for much of the Lehigh Valley and northern New Jersey. (6/06), Barry Levine Formerly on WFPG - 1450-AM in Atlantic City until station change in 2000 picture, Jerry and Joe Long Known as the Sturdy Beggars, a satirist team. (11/02)Updated 1/1/2014: Via his Niece Dianne Morris, Sad to announce that Ken James Moore passed away in his sleep on Dec. 26, 2013. This page is where we index as many local talk radio people as possible and list any related on-site and off-site content such as photos, audio clips, and more. (added 9/01). 2 pm - Michael Wallace. Updated by "Janky" 5/2004 - Hired with legendary talk host Jonathon Brandmeir to do a morning show on KCBS. (updated July 2001) As of 2010, Kirk has been the public relations point person - spokesperson - for the Philadelphia Housing Authority for several years. KYW Radio Main Body Images Harry Martin and Specs Howard Jerry G and Phil Harper Jim Graner Jim Runyon and Larry Kenney Joe Finan and Rig Wilson outside of Brinks truck Joe Finan, Don Zimmerman, and Wes Hopkins KWY staff with beards KYW record library Mildred Funnell and Gloria Brown Radio personalities holding holiday sign From 1986 to 1998, KYW used the C-QUAM AM Stereo system, but abandoned stereo broadcasts about the time of the CBS-Westinghouse merger and went back to standard monophonic broadcasts. Paul Kirchner Hosts money talk show on WWDB 860-AM in Philadelphia since 200. He is a winner of two Best Sports Feature awards and a Best Newscast honor from the Associated Press, and is a past Vice President of Broadcast for the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists. KYW anchors and reporters were seen on morning television delivering the news. Current afternoon anchor Ian Bush will transition to serve as morning co-anchor with Carol MacKenzie. at WWDB, mornings. Senior Chris Ix, student council president at St. Joe's Prep, says the assembly was inspiring. Dick Bolger Formerly on WFPG - 1450-AM in Atlantic City until station change in 2000. Description. The station was designed to serve a dual purpose, of providing an agricultural service, and for testing the practicality of using shortwave transmitters to link together radio networks, with KFKX receiving much of its programming by shortwave from KDKA in Pittsburgh. Went to NJ101.5 in early summer of 2002 as part of Carton and Rossi, shown here at right. Patterson says he wants to get situated, get a job, and take care of his family. Jim Walsh News reporter and fill-in host on WDEL -- email, various stations. Ken James Overnights on WWDB during the mid to late 80s - brother of Wynn Moore - favorite line to unresponsive callers."Earth calling Mars!" Kristen Johanson is an American Reporter for KYW News Radio 1060 where she serves the station as a Crime & Justice Reporter. [20], KYW acquired a television counterpart in late February 1953, when Westinghouse bought WPTZ (channel 3), the nation's third commercial television station and NBC's second television affiliate, from Philco. Austin DuttonStarted on WBUX then WPHT and WPEN. Current afternoon anchor Ian Bush will transition to morning drive as co-anchor with Carol MacKenzie. Steve Ross Talk show host at both WWDB & WCAU pulled double duty each Saturday - working 6-10 a.m., then returning at midnight, for yet another go 'round. The show was removed from the station sometime around 2004. Earle Bailey is now working for XMRadio in Washington as of 2004 (SiriusXM) Formerly WNEW FM New York, WLIR FM Thumbnail picture of Early Bailey from 2000, Art Bell (1945-2018)The iconic overnight host. Moved to WKRK (Live! In 1927 the project was abandoned, although it was announced that the KFKX programming was being consolidated with KYW. Before 'ILM, a freelancer at WDAS in Philly (updated July 2001), Pat Winters Used to do traffic for WWDB, middays (6-01). [37] That station, under its original WCAU call letters, had attempted during the late 1970s to compete with KYW with all-news programming. Please note: This page is primarily for local talk radio people. Rod Carson Metro Networks - KYW traffic. ", Bernie McCain Formerly on WWDB 96.5 FM. Was Quinn's last fill-in host while Dominic was away in Ireland shortly before his death in 1996. On September 21, 1965, shortly after Westinghouse regained control of 1060 AM, the newly revived KYW dropped its NBC radio affiliation. Left after illness then took a job in Texas with a CBS station near his family. After WCAU worked with Tom (Bigby) at WIP (1990 to 1992) before returning to the west coast. Michelle Durham will continue in her role as afternoon anchor. Website is www.paulkircher.com, Valerie Knight Co-anchored the Morning Report on 1450 WILM in Wilmington with Allan Loudell. Came in from Dayton. 5 am - Paul Murnane. A police officer in the 1960s and as chief of police was credited as saving Philly from widespread demonstrations and rioting that affected other large cities. Little known fact was that he was part of a group aiming to buy out WFIL from Jerry Lee for another talk station. Ira Mellman Worked at WCAU twicealso WFIL..news with George Michael. (last updated 9-01) Picture, Donna Francavilla -Picture News, producer at WWDB 1981 then went to KYW in 1982 as desk assistant & production assistant. [44], KYW broke from its all-news format on November 3, 2022, to simulcast Game 5 of the 2022 World Series, which involved the Philadelphia Phillies, with WPHT. Ralph Collier Hosted culture/interview program "Collier At Large" on the late WFLN-FM (95.7), CompuDudes Personal Computing show that ran in Philly on WHYY until they ended it in October 2001. Now working at WTOP in Washington. (Added 11/2003), Paul W. Smith Former morning guy at WWDB FM in Philly. He joined KYW in February 2013 and joined the early-bird crew in December 2016. Larry Bowa Hosted sports show on WWDB on weekends during baseball off-season in the late 1970s. It is a 50,000-watt Class A clear channel station, which permits its nighttime signal to be heard in most of the east central US and into Mexico and Canada. Examiner Pratt's recommendation concluded that KYW's willingness to move to Philadelphia was the best possible outcome. Jody McDonald WIP 610-AM 1990's - WFAN in New York. Heard now on various stations. Mary Mason WHAT 1340-AM. Fans are encouraged to hold onto their tickets for the rescheduled date. -- Died 2/25/1998 - Head of the Philadelphia real estate firm, Bernard C. Meltzer & Associates. Publicity photo from WCAU 89-90 (Picture courtesy of Mike Rossi) Frank Rizzo and Harry Gross at WWDB circa 1990 Links: Northeast Times retrospective. Known as "Uncle Bernie," the New York City radio host. Services are expected to resume at 12:01 p.m. Bush will succeed longtime morning co-anchor Brandon Brooks, who is retiring. Formerly on WWDB, early am shift and weekends (1998). Various issues and concerns are discussed regarding veterans, their dependents, and survivors. John Ziegler WWDB - started 2,1,1999. A qualified candidate must be news-savvy, full of fresh and relatable story ideas, willing to jump into the anchor chair at a moment's notice. TV Reporter/Media Relations and Public Speaking Consultant Havertown, Pennsylvania, United States 1K followers 500+ connections Join to view profile Fox 29 Philadelphia, WTXF About. Change Your Work, Change Your Wealth, Change Your Life IN REAL TIME. In March 2007, the studios moved one half-block to 400 Market Street in Center City Philadelphia, which allowed for the construction of the National Museum of American Jewish History. The effort failed, with WCAU switching to a talk format after a three-year effort. DJs like . Fans of the Italian stallion can tune in to see all six "Rocky" movies streaming on a loop, all day, every day. (Updated 2004), Frank L. Rizzo Frank Lazarro Rizzo (1920-1991) -- also known as "The Big Bambino" - Born in Philadelphia on October 23, 1920. Co-owner WBCB 1490-AM. Five months earlier the company had converted WINS in New York City from a Top 40 format to all-news. The shooting remains under investigation and officials say no further information will be released at this time. Moved to WPHT 1210-AM. It is owned and operated by the network's CBS News and Stations division alongside CW affiliate WPSG (channel 57). The station's signal is restricted towards the Northeast United States to protect the signal of WEPN in New York City, which is different 50,000watt station that is only one frequency away at AM 1050. We collected photos of many of these well-known TV journalists and anchors. Passed away the same day his show was to start on WPEN of a heart attack. Owns a wine and spirits shop in Jersey. [29] Several months later in early 1960, NBC announced it would trade its Philadelphia stations to RKO General in exchange for that company's Boston outlets, WNAC-AM-FM-TV. KYW's unusual history includes its call sign of only three letters, beginning with a K, rare for a station in the Eastern United States. Anita broadcasts traffic for Shadow Traffic. Kent Voss | Picture | Parody Page 1998 Formerly of WWDB, previously several markets. Previously long-time WWDB news reporter. She or he must be practiced and comfortable with conversational, compelling broadcast news . KYW (1060 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station licensed to serve Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Sizemore was hospitalized in critical condition on Feb. 18 after suffering a stroke and brain aneurysm. (then) Morning anchor at WBAL, Baltimore. Frank Rizzo and Harry Gross at DB, Gil Gross Archive Page | Interview with Gil Gross WWDB 96.5-FM -- 1999-2000, brought in to anchor news then moved to the 9-noon slot for talk until DB ceased on 11/06/00 - updated 10/01 - Left the Philly area for mornings in LA for Clear Channel, KLAC, Rich Gunning -https://www.richgunning.com/ 2004-present: Traffic reporter with Metro Networks, on KYW News Radio 1060. (6/04 - thanks Ivan), Susan Monday WPHT 1210-AM - Previously on KWY 1060-AM. [14] Westinghouse used the studios and sales operations of WCAU. Laura came back to the air with the popular "The Sunlight Lounge" (Standards and more) on WSNI 104.5-FM in March 2004. It is one of the oldest continuously operating radio stations in the United States, originating in Chicago before moving to Philadelphia in 1934. Also worked at WINS in NYWTOP in Washington, CBS Radio in NY, etc. Sid Mark Popular music host of the long-running Sunday with Sinatra Show WWDB then WPHT. And before that worked freelance on WPEN. In 1929, KYW's transmitter was moved from the top of Chicago's Congress Hotel to west suburban Bloomingdale Township. Previously reported for WWDB. Harry Gross Long time financial show, also had a column in the Daily News. Has had number 1 rated local talk programs in Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Milwaukee, Kansas City, Tampa-St.Pete and a few others. Some of Art Bell's show clips can be found here. Since 1992, popular Los Angeles talk hosts at KFI (1992-99, 2001-present) and KABC 1999-2000. Notable Former On-air Staff Susan Barnett - anchor (1999-2003); now at KYW in Philadelphia. Worked with Phil Valentine and Ron Dobson. Watch CBS News KYW Newsradio 1060 An Unusual Community Springs Up From Philadelphia's Opioid Epidemic The city's opioid epidemic claimed 1,200 lives to overdoses in 2017, and it's created a new. Philadelphia city council. KYW Newsradio United States employs 49 employees. He then went on to replace Howard Stern after Stern was "fired" from WNBC and now does overnights on WOR. Being able to make people laugh at a drop of a hat was no easy task. Current afternoon anchor Ian Bush will transition to serve as morning co-anchor with Carol MacKenzie. Home FAQ Anchor Birthdays Anchor Surveys GoGoMag.com Links: TVHeads.com As Seen On TV! Once WWDB stopped Talk he went to Philly Tv News. "Big Daddy" Graham - www.bigdaddygraham.com WIP 610-AM - Overnights. Memorable radio personalities from Cleveland's past. Brooke Daniels NJ101.5 middays and afternoons, 1990-93. KYW Newsradio Inducts Three New Members Into Its Hall of Fame | Barrett Media The Audacy-owned station announced former Director of News & Programming Steve Butler, longtime morning news anchor Harry Donahue, and longtime afternoon anchor Steve Nikazy as its newest members. Show removed near the end of the talk lineup, went south then to L.A. Bernie Herman Picture -- Formerly of WWDB (joined 1980) WCAU and Channel 48, now retired living in Iowa playing with his grandkids. While on WPHT the team was split (Jay was released) and Hilarie continued the show for several months until she went to Metro. (7/06), Mike Missanelli WIP 610-AM - mikemissanelli.com. Lance Venta is Owner and Publisher of RadioInsight.com. Danielle Wiggins anchors the 4:30 a.m. half hour and the Saturday edition of the GO! [23], On February 13, NBC changed KYW's call letters in Philadelphia to WRCV (for the RCA-Victor record label). Dom Giordano Overnight host on WWDB 96.5, moved to mornings 7/98. photo. Previously Producer on WIP 610-AM. Shortly after, 'CAU was blown up by CBS, became WOGL-AM and simulcast the FM with no programming of its own.
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