(We made that up, too.) (5/02). The change, according to a statement issued yesterday by station owner Beasley Broadcast Group Inc., was driven by "extensive market research of radio listeners" in this radio market, the country's ninth-largest. The Associated Press drew a different conclusion in awarding the morning news program (and the outstanding news staff) its top air award for best newscast in Pennsylvania this past year. Maxine Schnall Hosted show on WCAU-AM in the early to mid-1980s, Scoot Formerly of WPHT 1020-AM in the afternoons. The goal of the radio show is to encourage people to use computers and share community service information. For 18 years, Yvonne was the host of a weekly call-in radio show in Philadelphia on talk station WWDB. Could only get the OK to put Rush on weekends and un-named corporate types insisted they preview the shows and edit out any content too controversial. Went to Infinity sister station KRLD 1080-AM in Dallas in 2004. Maine Public Radio's talk show, "Maine Concerns," is covered live. Went to California to be a writer for the "Man Show." Previously reported for WWDB. Bill Campbell WIP 610-AM and KYW 1060-AM Sports, "The Dean", Mary Cantell Metro Traffic, weekends. to create interest in what's coming next. I also feel deep sympathy toward all the hosts and other station personnel who are now out of work - except general manager Dennis Begley. Since the stakes were higher (they were paying a premium to get Rush), they needed DOUGH. Son ANDREW is looking for friends and co-workers of his dad to record and send in greetings for the former WWDB and WCAU-A/PHILADELPHIA talker and WKBS-TV movie host.Send greetings via MP3s to. Hosts pay for their time on the air and may advertise their services or products during their programs. Kirk Dorn Kirk worked at KYW until he moved to WWDB to head up its morning news programming until Nov. 2000. Peter Cook and Scott Manning. Frank X. Feller WWDB.1980s? My calls weren't returned before deadline. . Her website has syndication information and a few pictures. It also owns country WXTU-FM (92.5) and religious WTEL-AM (860) in this market. We'll see, it will take time. Thumbnail picture, Debra Luray AKA "Ruby Cheeks" worked at both WPHT and WWDB. Known as "Uncle Bernie," the New York City radio host. Currently (2006-2007) anchors news on KYW 1060-AM. DJ on Jammin' Gold 95.7-FM, filled in on WIP and WOGL 98.1-FM. This can establish a solid foundation of radio knowledge that can inform your work once you enter the field. (2001) Also works for Metro Networks doing news and traffic (KYW traffic / WPHT news) Previously news dept. Gone from the air were morning news anchors Pat Farnack and Earle Bailey (5-9 a.m.), as well as talkers Gross (9 a.m.-noon), Homer (noon-3), early drive team Jay Sorenson and Hilarie Barsky (3-5 p.m.), evening-drive guy Kent Voss (5-7), Corea (7-9 p.m.), Bray (9 p.m.-1 a.m.) and Steve Martorano (1-5 a.m.). Dom Giordano Overnight host on WWDB 96.5, moved to mornings 7/98. Some of Art Bell's show clips can be found here. (Added/Updated 11/2003 by P.M.S). But, NO ratings, no multiples. Jody McDonald WIP 610-AM 1990's - WFAN in New York. Weeknights 6p-1a since January 2010.1994-2010: Asst. 960 The Patriot. With its powerful 10,000 watt signal, WWDB AM 860 is heard loud and clear throughout the Delaware Valley, sunrise to sunset. Replaced by Paul W. Smith then hired away by 'CAU. Thumbnail pic from around 1998 updated 3/02 - Anchoring News and Talk duty at WEEU 830-AM - Weekends music DJ on 95.7. In a previous year Phil Valentine won3 and was let go 2 months later. And, finally, I'm sorry that your vice president called you one of our country's greatest presidents. Currently weekend traffic reporter on KYW 1060 AM plus Eagles traffic on WYSP FM. He even mentioned it on his show.Art Bell's bumper music Chase by Giorgio Moroder | Art Bell's bumper 'theme song' The Moody Blues, Ride My See-Saw. Mr. President, I'm sorry that you may have sexually harassed Paula Jones. replacing Imus. Jay Sorenson See "Jay and Hilarie" above - Archived Audio Page with pictures, Allen David Stein Picture - Came on NJ101.5 as overnight host Sunday through Thursday nights starting at 11 pm until 4 am. (Updated 2004), Frank L. Rizzo Frank Lazarro Rizzo (1920-1991) -- also known as "The Big Bambino" - Born in Philadelphia on October 23, 1920. Kent Voss | Picture | Parody Page 1998 Formerly of WWDB, previously several markets. WWDB changed hands twice more before Beasley Broadcast took over in 1997. But yesterday's change was total. Talk silenced as WWDB shifts to '80s musical hits. The following are excerpts from our conversation. Ted Hechtman Financial host for a number of years on WDVT. (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. And apparently word got around. Also worked at WINS in NYWTOP in Washington, CBS Radio in NY, etc. Also aired once a week the Kids Corner show, WXPN. The current ownership saw Infinity/CBS, which owns WPHT, outbid them for the syndicated talk shows of Rush Limbaugh and Dr. Laura, said Smerconish. Previously at WWDB. I am disgusted by the actions of WWDB with respect to the Friday with Frank and Sunday with Sinatra shows. how old is dom giordanothe hardy family acrobats 26th February 2023 / in was forest whitaker in batteries not included / by / in was forest whitaker in batteries not included / by The show was named Best Podcast by RTDNA West Region in 2020 and among the Best of 2018 by Apple Podcasts. Before 'ILM, a freelancer at WDAS in Philly (updated July 2001), Pat Winters Used to do traffic for WWDB, middays (6-01). Frank Ford started the station in the 80s. (7/06), Mike Missanelli WIP 610-AM - mikemissanelli.com. Clyde Lewis 7. Radio shows can be music countdowns, news programs, educational shows . No one set out to turn the airwaves into a political weaponmuch less deputize talk-radio hosts as the ideological enforcers of a major American political party. When I was doing a parody piece on local talk radio he allowed me to use some of his material and images. The station went on the air August 5, 1985 at 6AM. The programming is a combination of rock and pop artists such as Simple Minds, Blondie, Pat Benatar, the Police, Lover Boy, Madonna, Tears for Fears, The Cars, and B-52s, he said. I'm still in my nightie. ALL that audience (WCAU was beating 'DB 1989-90) comes to WWDB. . Remember up until November 6th they led the entire staff to believe that they were going to continue with the talk format. Just tune your radios to WOR-AM (710) or WABC-AM (770). Long gone is a voice that was truly local. Republican candidate for Illinois Senate 1972. Please note: This page is primarily for local talk radio people. Liked to chat it up with Irv Homer in the afternoons. Executive Leaders Radio is the #1 Business Radio Show in the Mid-Atlantic States and broadcast nationally on over one hundred and twenty five (125) terrestrial and internet radio stations, from the most credible institutions including the Chambers of Commerce and Universities. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Paul W. returned home to Michigan (grew up in Monroe) and started at WJR (replacing the legendary J. P. McCarthy) on July 1, 1996 -- (added 5-01) Paul W. Smith Archive page. I credit the station with reaching out to me and teaching me news, politics and current events, which eventually led me to a career in politics. Previously on WWDB from fall 1996 through all of 1997. Bernie Herman Picture -- Formerly of WWDB (joined 1980) WCAU and Channel 48, now retired living in Iowa playing with his grandkids. Sheryl Ann Kennedy Metro News. Jay Sorenson has a long history in radio including WABC in New York and program director at WKXW. Heard on WOR in New York until he retired. Fans of talk radio take heart. Tom Bigby Program Director of WIP 610-AM, previously pulled double duty at PD of WPHT. 96.5 TDY. "As if technology hadn't already disrupted media consumption pre-pandemic," consultant Holland Cooke finds broadcasters gathering in Las Vegas for the first NAB Show in three years "somewhat future-shocked, yet curious and enthused.". When she wasn't traveling, Mason paid (or really had her advertisers pay) for a two-hour Saturday talk radio show on WWDB 860-AM. Went on to syndication with Roberta Gale (Westwood One, 1993-94), then to KSDO San Diego, WIOD Miami, WINZ Miami. View Source Share Save to Suggest Edits Memorial Photos Flowers Memorials Region North America USA Pennsylvania Montgomery County Here is the ad placed in the Inky by WWDB from May 1975.Note Mumia listed after he changed his name from Wesley Cook. Had a show on 1210-AM when it was WCAU. If you tuned in to WWDB before 5 p.m. yesterday, what you heard was an electronic voice counting backward from 6,000. They hired Sid Mark to host an overnight jazz music show on the FM. Dick Bolger Formerly on WFPG - 1450-AM in Atlantic City until station change in 2000. I'm sorry that for two years you stonewalled every effort of the judicial process and prolonged the country's agony. Sean Hannity 4. Brooke Daniels NJ101.5 middays and afternoons, 1990-93. I had 25 good years. So, Chuck started the INFOMERCIAL deal which preyed upon the success of the local personalties to use their name to endorse and disguise interviews, they basically used this loyal core audience to pay the bills. Co-owner WBCB 1490-AM. In 1997, Begley and his cronies helped arrange the destruction of classical music station WFLN-FM, for which I worked. WWDB-AM Talk 860 - Philly's Talk Radio - LISTEN LIVE | Audacy WWDB AM 860 Is Philadelphia's #1 Talk Radio. The nation's top-100 talk radio hosts have been named by Talkers Magazine, an industry source which bases its decision on many factors, including ratings, as well as courage, effort, impact . A listener remembers when John Lennon died everyone was calling in and tuned to his show on 'MMR. I'm sorry that, though it was true, you lied to the American people about the "affair.". He was also City Hall Bureau Chief, covering government and politics for more than a decade, for WWDB-FM. Bruce and Brian Beasley delivered the news quickly: Effective immediately, they said, everyone - including general manager Dennis Begley, news director Kirk Dorn and sales manager Dan Sullivan - was unemployed, as was the station's news staff. (Added 4/2004), Bernard Meltzer A book company in New Zealand includes the following quote from "Uncle Bernie" in an upcoming book - "A true friend is someone who thinks you are a good egg even though he knows that you are slightly cracked. The law, real estate, healthcare your questions answered! Beasley chief operating officer Bruce Beasley told me Beasley had approached Film House, which declined the job because it would conflict with another Philly client. During his time at WWDB, Homer became a vocal and notable public presence in the resurgent anti-tax movement. Stu's column confirms the "behind the scenes" story you read here first on November 8th. Rush Limbaugh 2. Now the shoe is on the other foot. In April 1930, WDEL joined the NBC Radio Network. "Not entirely by choice", says the former talker. Died 5/31/1996. The Lou Zumuda's, Adam's Warehouses, and Glanzman Suburu's of the world were paying low rates.AND they got results BUT, no significant dollars were coming the station's wayMcDonald's, Budweiser, Mercedes, Mellon Bank, Home Depot, etc.WHICH come from being a top 10 25-54 radio station, or EVEN 35-54. If you know of an index that extends to other radio people please let us know so we can link to it. WHYY reporter Tom MacDonald is a lifelong Philadelphia-area resident who has worked in the region since the mid-1980s. Ken James Overnights on WWDB during the mid to late 80s - brother of Wynn Moore - favorite line to unresponsive callers."Earth calling Mars!" It is powered at 10,000 watts, using a directional antenna. The disaster of almost nonexistent ratings can more accurately be attributed to a deliberate decision by the company to spend no money advertising the station or the morning news program. Jeff Hurvitzlives and writes in Abington Township. If you get them all wrong, then your radio listening license is hearby revoked. NewsRadio 790 WAEB. The local ad business (even though the station was good at beating down doors) could not cover the nut. Has filled in on WPHT and WWDB. Daryl Gale Daryl Gale, WURD 900 AM talk radio host with Rotan Lee on Friday mornings from 7:00-10:00. Starting Monday, Dawn. Formerly on WPHT 1210-AM - Does reports on KYW-AM, Dave Skalish Chief engineer WPHT 1210-AM, previously at KYW 1060-AM, Perry Michael Simon NJ101.5 Program Director 1991-94. Founded Sports Physical Therapists in 1984 and sold that in 1993. Joel Gibbs Entertainment show ("Everything Entertainment") and talk host. Susan Monday hosts Monday on Sunday, Sunday afternoons from 2 to 3 p.m. An in-depth look at the big stories of the week. Update Spring 2002, heard on WIP. WWDB's talk format had been launched in Philadelphia by Chuck Schwartz, who bought WWDB in 1975. Plus 100,000 AM/FM radio stations featuring music, news, and local sports talk. he has been working with co-host Anthony Gargano since early 2000. Also WWDB..morning news with Paul W. Smith. Soon after he moved to L.A. with his wife. Losing WWDB is like losing a Philadelphia icon such as John Wanamakers, Strawbridge & Clothier, or even the late, great Frank Rizzo. "The aim is to get people wondering 'What's going on there?' Elaine Keno News anchor/reporter at KYW NewsRadio from 1987-1990,(Elaine Ettorre), left for a stint as news director in Miami (WINZ all-news) for 5 years, and returned to KYW 1060 as an afternoon news anchor in 1995, using her married name: Elaine Keno. George Noory 8. Art Bell's bumper music Chase by Giorgio Moroder, Art Bell's bumper 'theme song' The Moody Blues, Ride My See-Saw, https://www.mudgeeguardian.com.au/story/7600864/susan-bray-delong-a-trailblazing-pioneer-for-women-in-radio-dies-aged-79/, https://www.inquirer.com/news/broadcasters-remember-frank-ford-20090416.html, Archived Audio of Jay on WNBC with pictures. Don't blame the morning news program for the failure of WWDB to attract listeners. Franny Rizzo - Sunday nights at9Jason Meyer - fill in hostJohn Stolnis - Producer - fill in hostRuss Miller - Real Estate, Saturdays.Austin CulmerDavid ColemanFrank and Mary Jelineck - Dinning Around - Saturdays at noon.The Car Show - Saturdays from 2 to 4 pm - Frank and Mike Daulario, Past Favorites, fill-in hosts, etc.Noted fill-in hosts, some that got their own shows or helped run the station - Chuck Darrow, Bill Thomas, LaDonna Monet, John Ziegler, Dick Pomerantz, Mark Williams, Mike Seigal, Gil Gross.Past Favs - Smokey Gifford // Rollye James // Dom Giordano // Bernie McCainWay Way Back - Dominic Quinn // Wynn Moore // Stan Major // Richard Hayes // Bernie Herman // Ken James // Rod Luck // former PD, Jack Ellery. Mayor of Philadelphia, Pa., 1972-80. Tyrone T. Dancy Host & Producer of the Veterans hour Radio program, aired the first Saturday of each month on WDAS-am 1480 From 6-7 pm. (Mike Thompson was hired to be Tony's producer Mike stayed in radio and later became PD for WWDB.) Moved to WKRK (Live! WWDB's format change leaves WPHT, which adapted the talk format four years ago, as the only general-audience talk station in town. Financial update guy on KYW for a few years. Don Henderson Voice of Temple Owl basketball on WRTI also hosted a sports talk show on WCAU in the late 1970s well into the 1990s (I think). In 1985, legendary talk radio personality Frank Ford and former WWDB salesman Jon Harmelin bought 900 AM and renamed it "Talk 900" with call letters WDVT ("We're Delaware Valley Talk") and studios at the NewMarket shops in the Society Hill section of Philadelphia. The station promised to bring listeners "the best of the '80s.". A full-page GE ad in December's Ebony magazine shows Delightful Delilah seated inside a giant ladle, hanging with some other kitchen tools. WWDB (860 AM) is a commercial radio station licensed to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with its studios and offices in the "555 Building" on City Avenue in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania.It is owned by the Beasley Broadcast Group and broadcasts mostly paid brokered programming.Shows on health, money, gardening, home repair, real estate, religion and politics are found on the schedule. KYW Newsradio. ESPN Deportes Radio took over the schedule on the next day. John DeBella - www.jdbshow.com - Archived Audio Clips (Sweepers 1998) Previously on WPHT 1210-AM, afternoons. Gary Hendler hosts The Clean and Sober Radio Show on WWDB in Philadelphia. In each scenario, however, those talents will come under the watch of yet another corporate giant. (Thumbnail pics, Peter - Scott), Chuck Cooperstein WIP 610-AM early 1990's. Not only did he launch the station's very first sports talk show on 610 WIP in 1986, but when the station switched its dial position to 94.1FM in 2011, his was the first show on the air. With WWDB talk shows gone, WPHT-AM is now the sole talk station in Philadelphia. (6-01) - Also does an Oldies show with music and interviews of artists from the '50s, '60s and 70's from Philly and South Jersey, OOT'S Two Street Radio Show on: WWZK FM - OLDIES 94.3 FM on Sundays at 6 pm and also on 1490 WBCB on SUNDAYS at 6 pm. It operated with a jazz format that did not change when the call letters did. Ralph is also doing "Traffic on the Two's" from 5-7 am and at 25 past and 55 before the hour for KYW-TV. . Archive | CommentaryBy Jeff HurvitzAs I gazed at The Inquirer's headline, the ironies ran rampant: "Talk silenced as WWDB-FM (96.5) shifts to '80s musical hits." . Formerly on WWDB, News. . But since 'DB dropped news, "we lost our jobs, too," said reporter Jenny Robinson. Art Mckeown "Art the Builder" - Longtime partner with Rick Degregorio in the long-running home repair and fix-it show. It is possible that nostalgia music station WPEN-AM (950) may find the wisdom to add Mark's Sinatra programming to its lineup. Homer made a name for himself while hosting a talk radio show on WWDB from 1975 to 2000. . (Added/Updated 11/2003 by P.M.S). Shortly after that Dom Q. returned to 'DB weekends. April 26, 2022. Last rites were just administered this week. . Jim Walsh News reporter and fill-in host on WDEL -- email, various stations. - Thurs.. 5-7 pm.Jim Corea - Evenings 7-9 ArchiveSusan Bray - Weekdays from 9pm to 1am. List is made up of a variety of people, including Kelly Osbourne, Khloe Kardashian, and Alexis Stewart. Tobi Schwartz-Cassell see the C listings. Contact. Heard now on various stations. Merrill Reese WWDB in the early days. Philadelphia was blessed with a lineup regarded in many broadcasting circles as the best in the nation. Also airs on XM. Credited with the following quote - "A conservative is a liberal who was mugged the night before." In 1958 WHAT 96.5-FM became all jazz until early 1975. Still in the Philly area. WWDB AM 860 Is Philadelphia's #1 Talk Radio. NOW, The new owner CHUCK SCHWARTZ has partners, banks, and lenders, they want a return. But that's life in the big city.". WZZD, Rich Levin "PC Talk" Website trimmed its BBS, archives and software and now has podcasts and blog. Previously long-time WWDB news reporter. "He would call and buy the station.". There is a great variety of talk show hosts on both of these stations. Most know for hosting the longest-running and highly rated TV talk show AM Philadelphia (1984-1997). (4/04), Bernard Meltzer WPEN? Name the WWDB Radio Host Quiz. This email address is being protected from spambots. Talk Radio 1210 WPHT. -- Choose an answer -- Ron Dobson Kent Voss John Brown -- Choose an answer -- Susan Bray Debra Luray Rollye James . Hired Frank Rizzo at WCAU and converted Tony Bruno from a sports/news sidekick to the morning host. Anchored mornings on the old WCAUdid sports talk with Steve Fredericks..and did news with Frank Rizzo. Stu BykofskyDouble XWWDB snookered staffers. On the conservative side of the political spectrum, we had Bob Grant and Dominic Quinn. But when operations were run from afar - from a boardroom in New York or elsewhere - the cold stares at figures made changes necessary. Mark, whose Frank Sinatra music show had been on the air on the station since 1955 (when it was known as WHAT-FM), would have celebrated the 45th anniversary of Fridays With Frank this weekend. Last edited on 13 February 2023, at 18:22, "A Chronology of AM Radio Broadcasting (1900-1960)", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=WWDB&oldid=1139162677, This page was last edited on 13 February 2023, at 18:22. Founded in 1961, Beasley Broadcast Group owns or operates 42 stations (26 FM and 16 AM) in 11 large and midsize markets in the United States. Hearing the calming, mellifluous voice of Sid Mark every Friday night was a treasure. Thumbnail picture of Early Bailey from 2000. Maybe you, like me, see the ads as a stylistic imitation (homage, perhaps?) AM 920 The Answer. All the station's well-known personalities - Irv Homer, Susan Bray, Gil Gross, Pat Farnack, Frank Rizzo and Sid Mark among them - were called to a 9 a.m. meeting at the station and told their jobs had ended. in D.C. and also wrote speeches. Uncle Irv hasn't missed a payday in 50 years -- He, Dom. After WCAU, the old 1210 AM, abandoned talk in 1975, owners William and Dolly Banks replaced the market's jazz station, WHAT-FM, with talk. Included was 96.5 FM which was used to simulcast the AM side until 1955-56. The only true shock for me was the fact that the death of an example of democracy-in-action occurred just one day before an election that would influence the course of the world for the next four years. In the instance, it resulted in a waste of approximately $500,000 spent on accountants and lawyers for an audit, which, to date, has not been released. Currently on Channel 57. Wynn Moore Long time host on WWDB since the beginning. "That was fun.". He. The Jelinecks (Frank and Mary) Formerly of WWDB, WPEN 950-AM -- Food and Dining. Radio aircheck. Now (as of Spring 2001) is at the Internet arm of the Village Voice. 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. He was 75 and had. Local (Wilmington/Philly) Radio & TV Personalities/Programs. Susan'sSteve Martorano - 1 am to 5 am.John McNulty - Food and Wine Saturday evenings 6 to 8 pmJoel Gibbs - MovieMania Saturday, 10 pm to midnightSid Mark - Frank Sinatra show -Friday 5 to 10 and Sundays from 9 to 3. Fran Sorin WPHT - The Gutsy Gardener - Saturdays 6 to 8 am.(5/02). Saturdays on WNWR 1540-AM. Each host spent several days in Philadelphia filling in on the morning show. A few songs that are played on the Point stations: "Gimme All Your Lovin' " by ZZ Top; "Losing My Religion," by R.E.M. For 33 years, Friday with Frank and Sunday with Sinatra have been an almost indispensable way to start the weekend. He was a skinny little kid who couldn't hit a basketball, but he worked hard and made himself into a really good shortstop who could hit. Shortly after, 'CAU was blown up by CBS, became WOGL-AM and simulcast the FM with no programming of its own. Most of his 'jawing' 45 years worth, were on the radio and TV airwaves in Philadelphia both as a talk show host and news announcer on the radio for such stations as WHAT, WCAU and WWDB. I'm sorry that you forced the hand of your attorney general to appoint an independent counsel in the first place. While I see quick shots of Philly in The Point ad - a 4th & South street sign, the Rocky statue - I don't see the people who are speaking on the streets of Philly. Archive | LettersI am 25 years old and have been listening to Sid Mark on WWDB-FM (96.5) for five years (a mere one-ninth of the show's air time). Did a bit of fill-in on WIP and WGMP while in Philly going to school at Hahnemann University. While conservative talk still owns the radio airwaves, the hosts of the Breakfast . Previously WWDB News back to the mid 80's. (4-04), Phil Valentine - Website - Archive Page WLAC 1510-AM Nashville TN. Other Notes:On November 3rd the Beasley's registered thepoint965.com (482 NE 31st Street BOCA RATON, FL 33431) - This was three days before they flipped formats. Left WWDB in spring 2000. Copyright 2023 All Access Music Group All rights reserved. Soon after he sold it to Charles Schwartz who turned it over to his private company, Pinache Broadcasting, in 1986. Worked for a time in the Agriculture Dept. Monday-Thursday5:30 am Phil Valentine9:00 am Irv Homer Show12:00 noon Rush Limbaugh Show3:00 pm Dr. Laura Show5:00 pm Tom Marr & Susan Bray Show8:00 pm Dr. Jim Corea Show on Health & Fitness10:00 pm Debra Luray Show1:00 am Dom Giordano Show, Friday5:30 am Phil Valentine9:00 am Irv Homer Show12:00 noon Rush Limbaugh Show3:00 pm Dr. Laura Show5:30 pm Friday with Frank featuring Sid Mark10 pm Debra Luray Show1:00 am Austin Culmer Show, Saturday5:30 am Dom Giordano Show8:00 am Russ Miller On Housing & Real Estate12:00 noon Dining Around with Frank & Mary Jelineck2:00 pm Financial Forum with Steve Cordasco5:00 pm Frank Ford Show8:00 pm Frank Rizzo11:00 pm Dr. Yvonne Kaye3:00 am David Coleman Show, Sunday6:00 am Sunday Morning Show9:00 am Sunday With Sinatra featuring Sid Mark3:00 pm Dr. Dean Edell5:00 pm The Doctor Is In with Dr. Jim Corea6:00 pm Dr. Jim Corea on Health & Fitness8:00 pm Steve Friedman - Mr.Movie Show12:00 midnight Dom Giordano Show, Lineup Fall 2000The Morning News Team with Earl Bailey and Pat Farnack - 5 to 9 am.Gil Gross - Weekdays from 9 to noon. Bob Grant WOR 710-AM New York - Started in talk radio in the mid-70s. (12/2004), Steve O'Bryan Sports talk on WCAU-AM from 1986-1988, then went to WOGL to do AM drive before being dumped for Don Cannon. Rod Carson Metro Networks - KYW traffic. Radio personalities are very popular and the success of a radio channel is largely dependent upon the popularity of the radio personality who host its programs. It began operating on the 860 frequency in the late 1950s. Ray Rossi Formerly on WYNY 107 in New York. I listened to its cadence and quickly calculated that it would be exhausted by 5 p.m., an ideal time to initiate a new format. Any radio host list that has Howard Stern ranked seventh has issues. He flew 15 bombing missions as a pilot. Parody page from 12/1/98 - John joins WMGK 102.9-FM classic rock as the morning man, 5:30 to 9 am. In Philadelphia KYW was one of the first all news stations, Westinghouse created the model along with WINS, NYC or WBBM, Chicago, etc. 2. Back to WIP in 2006. Now if the Phillies will get a pitcher or two to go along with the rest of the team, we can finally say, "Look out, Atlanta, here come the Phillies. He was mostly a DJ but a listener who sent this in remembers him interviewing Rock stars like John Lennon. Kevin Boyle Reporter/anchor at WWDB in the 90's, he worked the Sunday night anchor shift, after stints in Kentucky and Iowa. At that time he was the only minority station owner in town. Stations in Houston, Dayton and Jacksonville have flipped to the Point format in the last month. Beasley simply got those call letters when nobody . The balance was pure democracy and pure American. . 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