Now a Physician Assistant practicing in Rocky Mount, NC. Examiner Pratt's recommendation concluded that KYW's willingness to move to Philadelphia was the best possible outcome. Sid Mark Popular music host of the long-running Sunday with Sinatra Show WWDB then WPHT. Lance Venta is Owner and Publisher of RadioInsight.com. Wynn Moore Long time host on WWDB since the beginning. This is a return home for Lewis who was born in West Germany but raised in South Jersey. Please note: This page is primarily for local talk radio people. In 1942, KYW added an FM station at 45.7 megacycles, W57PH. Previously reported for WWDB. Five months earlier the company had converted WINS in New York City from a Top 40 format to all-news. Four 'PHT "intro" bumpers are in the Audio Vault. Mark Abrams retired as a reporter and anchor for 1060 KYW /103.9 WPHI Philadelphia last week after 24 years at the station. Upon its completion KYW became a sister station to its long-time rival, CBS-owned WGMP (1210 AM, now WPHT). The "sandwich" was added to the fast food chain's menu in 2010 and reappeared in 2014. (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. Karin's news beat kept the Philadelphia region aware of all the unique . 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. Now working at WTOP in Washington. "Big Daddy" Graham - www.bigdaddygraham.com WIP 610-AM - Overnights. Diane Raymond Program Director also hosted mid-days (12:25-2 pm) on 'DB in the late 80s after Mary Mason left. 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. Danielle Wiggins anchors the 4:30 a.m. half hour and the Saturday edition of the GO! Now resides in New York. Previously at WWDB where he had his own show including "The Saturday Night Shootout" and co-hosted afternoons with Susan Bray. While on WPHT the team was split (Jay was released) and Hilarie continued the show for several months until she went to Metro. Publicity photo from WCAU 89-90 (Picture courtesy of Mike Rossi) Frank Rizzo and Harry Gross at WWDB circa 1990 Links: Northeast Times retrospective. Merrill Reese WWDB in the early days. Joseph Miller, 37, broke down in tears as he told the court that he not only lost his wife but also his best friend. Morning News on WOGL(Oldies) on the Don Cannon show. [32] Following nearly a year of appeals by NBC, Westinghouse regained control of WRCV-AM-TV on June 19, 1965, and subsequently restored the KYW call letters to the radio station. Local Talk Radio / Radio PeopleThis is an archived page with no major additions expected other than link/file/spelling fixes - 2022Updates may be submitted via the Contact Page, Philly's first page devoted solely to keeping you in touch with those currently on the air plus information on familiar names from the past. Rich Teplitsky Former executive producer for WWDB. Shore reports on WOGL FM, WPHT AM, et al. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Came in from Dayton. Previously evening host on WWDB 96.5-FM and before that in many other markets including Texas & California. Clark Deleon Former Inky columnist (page 2 section b) - As of winter 2000, daily columnist for the Metro. Before 'ILM, a freelancer at WDAS in Philly (updated July 2001), Pat Winters Used to do traffic for WWDB, middays (6-01). 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. Several audio clips are on the Phil Valentine Archive Page. It is one of the oldest radio stations in America, having spent time in Chicago and Cleveland. Lost to John Anderson. Picture. Moved to WPHT 1210-AM. This initial station proved successful, so in 1921 the company developed plans to set up additional stations in major population centers, including WJZ in Newark, New Jersey (now WABC in New York City), and WBZ, originally in Springfield, Massachusetts, and now in Boston. Moved out of the area to New York. KYW is a commercial AM radio station licensed to serve Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Died suddenly of a heart attack in December 2004. KYW anchors and reporters were seen on morning television delivering the news. WNWR 1540-AM on Mondays from 1-2 pm. [25] The Westinghouse-NBC station swap, and its subsequent reversal nine years later, resulted in two alternate ways to recount KYW's history. Program Director/Production Manager at 1440 WNPV, Lansdale-Philadelphia. Steve Friedman AKA "Mr. Movie" - reviews movies Saturday nights from 10 pm to 1 am. Feel free to submit information for those that are, or were, on the air and those behind the scenes using the contact us page. He also was a host on two cable TV shows. Ultimately KenCrest West Director Josie Jones hopes these seniors will return one day and run their own classroom. [30] That proposed station swap was held up for nearly four years until the FCC issued a final decision in August 1964. Works in the Delaware Valley in a radio-related company. These young chefs had two hours in the kitchen at the Art Institute of Philadelphia to create two dishes from memory. [14] Westinghouse used the studios and sales operations of WCAU. Jeff Katz - www.radiokatz.com WPHT, Brought in to fill in afternoons after the Sept. 11 attack, was hired on 10/01. Grace Blazer Started at WPHT 1210-AM in 1996. In 1995, Westinghouse Electric announced its purchase of CBS. Marty Moss-Coane 91-FM WHYY - Public / Non-commercial radio. Kristen Johanson is an American Reporter for KYW News Radio 1060 where she serves the station as a Crime & Justice Reporter. The television station became KYW-TV at this point.[33]. Anchored mornings on the old WCAU, did sports talk with Steve Fredericks, and did news with Frank Rizzo. As the weather begins to warm many of us may be thumbing through seed catalogs planning the spring vegetable garden. [24] At the same time, Westinghouse changed the call letters of its new Cleveland station from WTAM to KYW. Frank Ford started the station in the 80s. I am grateful for this opportunity and Im looking forward to being a part of this new era at KYW Newsradio, said Smith. New data shows Philadelphia's Driving Equality Law is helping to take more weapons off the streets. Filled in on WWDB and WPHT. - Host on WCAU 1210 in the early 70s - also wrote James Bond parodies (oy oy seven) and wrote for Mad Magazine in the 60s (11/02), Derek Williams Formerly WWDB news reporter. (last updated 9-01) Picture, Donna Francavilla -Picture News, producer at WWDB 1981 then went to KYW in 1982 as desk assistant & production assistant. (KH, 10/06, updated 3/07). Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.Bible: Hebrew Psalms, 23:4. He was mostly a DJ but a listener who sent this in remembers him interviewing Rock stars like John Lennon. And before that worked freelance on WPEN. Bill Thomas Former fill-in on WWDB. She has been working with the station since January 2015. Currently weekend traffic reporter on KYW 1060 AM plus Eagles traffic on WYSP FM. Her website has syndication information and a few pictures. (Added/Updated 11/2003 by P.M.S). "Not entirely by choice", says the former talker. He was nominated again for Mayor but died before the election of a heart attack on July 16, 1991. Art Mckeown "Art the Builder" - Longtime partner with Rick Degregorio in the long-running home repair and fix-it show. Vicki VenturiniNews Anchor for Paul W. Smith & worked with him & John Brown in 1994,1995. Radio KYW (1060 kHz, "Newsradio 10-60") is a commercial AM radio station licensed to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Website is www.paulkircher.com, Valerie Knight Co-anchored the Morning Report on 1450 WILM in Wilmington with Allan Loudell. Kimberly Adams joined NBC as a correspondent and fill-in host for real life, a cutting-edge newsmagazine show. [7] WEBH was deleted,[8] and the other two stations were merged, with a dual call letter assignment of KYW-KFKX, although the latter call sign would be rarely if ever used after 1930. Since 1992, popular Los Angeles talk hosts at KFI (1992-99, 2001-present) and KABC 1999-2000. 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. https://www.inquirer.com/news/broadcasters-remember-frank-ford-20090416.html. 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. Drivers can also use the New Jersey Turnpike while road closures signs remain. Show removed near the end of the talk lineup, went south then to L.A. Had a show on 1210-AM when it was WCAU. The moves come as morning co-anchor Brandon Brooks retires. Precipitation from a strong storm system will be light through the afternoon, but evening heavy rain will develop in the evening. A lengthy investigation was launched. Maxine Schnall Hosted show on WCAU-AM in the early to mid-1980s, Scoot Formerly of WPHT 1020-AM in the afternoons. Author. Moved over to WBT in Charlotte, NC, August 7, 2006 (7/06). Memorable radio personalities from Cleveland's past. Moved to 860-AM on November 13, 2004. Jay Scott Smith is an award-winning multimedia journalist who joined KYW Newsradio as a part-time anchor in 2019 after stints at media outlets in Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Detroit. Harry Gross Long time financial show, also had a column in the Daily News. Jim Walsh News reporter and fill-in host on WDEL -- email, various stations. Previously at WWDB. In Cambodia during the 1970 CIA sponsored "coup". Joan Jones Voice over / Commercials / WPHT news -- most recently heard doing fill-in work December 2008 for the Wall Street Journal radio hour. Bill Corsair Popular overnight host on WCAU 1210 AM. 6 am - Wayne Cabot and Paul Murnane (with CBS World News Roundup at 8-8:08 am) 10 am - Lynda Lopez. Was on wwdb in the early '80s as a news anchor/director. Another one of him at WRTI. Philadelphia city council. Beasley Reece - sports director; weeknights at 6, 10 (on WPSG) and 11 p.m. Lesley Van Arsdall - sports anchor; weekend evenings. Since 1992, popular Los Angeles talk hosts at KFI (1992-99, 2001-present) and KABC 1999-2000. (Thumbnail pics, Peter - Scott), Chuck Cooperstein WIP 610-AM early 1990's. recent picture (2001) promo card from WWDB. Entercom had never previously owned a station in its home market. The effect of the Trump tax cut has led to some fierce political debate, particularly in states like New Jersey. Philabundance, in conjunction with 70 area faith-based organizations from Montgomery, Bucks and Camden counties, joined 1,500 volunteers packing up those goods for Easter dinners. It is one of the oldest continuously operating radio stations in the United States, originating in Chicago before moving to Philadelphia in 1934. Dr. Carlos Martinez, a Philadelphia Zoo Amphibian Conservation Biologist, says these toads emerge from hibernation and head to a vernal pool to spawn. A second issue was that, under the provisions of the "Davis Amendment", eight clear channel frequencies were to be allocated to each of five national regions. KYW Newsradio is the nation's second all-news station, debuting the ground-breaking format in September of 1965. 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. He replaced Ira Melman who did a mostly news show. replacing Imus. Larry Bowa Hosted sports show on WWDB on weekends during baseball off-season in the late 1970s. Ralph Fox Co-founder of Phila Cares charity. Lauren Pressley Formerly on NJ-101.5, then Press Broadcasting's G106.3 and WHTG AM out of Monmouth County, NJ. Bob Kelly - weekday mornings (4:30-7 on KYW and 7-9 a.m. on WPSG) and weeknights at 5 and 6 p.m. Nicole Brewer - digital journalist and morning contributor, Dray Clark - weekday morning features reporter, Jericka Duncan - general assignment reporter, Elizabeth Hur - general assignment reporter, Todd Quinones - general assignment reporter, Robin Rieger - general assignment reporter, Diana Rocco - general assignment reporter, Stephanie Stahl - health and science reporter. Neal Newman WIP 2000-2004, Assistant PD under Tom Bigby. (Added 11/2003), Paul W. Smith Former morning guy at WWDB FM in Philly. Morning drive anchor on 1010 WINS in New York City since 2005, previously anchoring afternoon drive on that station..winning AP and AIR Awards for Best Newscast and Best Anchor. Jerry and his partner decided not to sell at that time. After the close of the opera season, KYW installed a studio in the Commonwealth Edison building, and began producing additional programming. -- Died 2/25/1998 - Head of the Philadelphia real estate firm, Bernard C. Meltzer & Associates. Harry Hurley | picture Formerly on WFPG - 1450-AM in Atlantic City. DJ on Jammin' Gold 95.7-FM, filled in on WIP and WOGL 98.1-FM. Detours are now diverting traffic from I-295 northbound to Route 130. Through the financial support of Samuel Insull, and the cooperation of Mary Garden, director general of the Chicago Opera Company, KYW's initial broadcasts consisted of the opera company's entire six-day-a-week winter season schedule. Returned to NY to run talk programming for a start-up talk network funded by Sony, then bought and sold his own radio station. Bush joined KYW Newsradio in 2002 and has served as the stations afternoon anchor since 2019. Previously on WWDB from fall 1996 through all of 1997. Glen Macnow picture 2006 WIP - Glen has been a mid-day host on WIP since 1993. Max Baer was the lone Democratic state Supreme Court justice who dissented on the ruling to impose new Congressional boundaries. Steve Friedman passed away. (Updated 2003)2022:Gifford hosts the podcastWhen Life Gives You Parkinsonswhich details his journey with the disease as a guy in his mid-40s with a family and a career. 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. (04) B Paul Barsky Y100 and 95.7 then WMMR 93.3-FM then WYSP 94.1-FM (5/06) Earle Bailey Former WWDB morning5-9 am news host with Pat Farnack while that station was doing NewsTalk in 2000. Worked with Dom Giordano as a team doing the morning show while the station prepped for its morning news show. In March 2014, KYW radio and television relocated to the sixth floor of 1555 Hamilton Street in Philadelphia, in what was initially referred to on-air as the "CBS Broadcast Center". Industry: AM radio station. [35] A third conversion was made three years later at another Westinghouse-owned station, KFWB in Los Angeles. This page depends upon you. 97.1) Detroit, where they've done afternoons since moving from New Jersey; achieved infamy when a bit they did on WKRK merited a large indecency fine. Went to Infinity sister station KRLD 1080-AM in Dallas in 2004. Denise Nakano joined KYW Newsradio as a fill-in anchor in the summer of 2020 after 17 years as an anchor and reporter for NBC10 in Philadelphia, following stints in Seattle, Syracuse, and California. A machine with a long arm that sprays asphalt and fixes potholes within minutes. Had a thing about Warren Zevon KLOS, 1980-81; KMPC/KEDG, 1988-90; KSCA, 1993-96; KMPC, 1993-96; KLSX/KRLA, 1997-2001. Financial update guy on KYW for a few years. 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. Ira Mellman Worked at WCAU twicealso WFIL..news with George Michael. Jack McKinney Former WCAU-AM and CBS national syndicated talk radio personality, and former Philadelphia Daily News Columnist. Credited with the following quote - "A conservative is a liberal who was mugged the night before." Patti Burns - anchor/reporter (1974-1997); died in 2001. 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. The emergency funds added to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are coming to an end Wednesday. [34] Newscaster Steve Porter read the first newscast, which had been edited by Fred B. Walters, the former Harrisburg bureau chief and eventual Executive Editor. Did a bit of fill-in on WIP and WGMP while in Philly going to school at Hahnemann University. Officials say the road will be closed for "an extended period of time.". (2001) Also works for Metro Networks doing news and traffic (KYW traffic / WPHT news) Previously news dept. 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. Fans are encouraged to hold onto their tickets for the rescheduled date. Afternoon anchor Ian Bush will move to morning co-anchor, joining Carol. Frank Ford Born in 1917 Frank Ford has a long history in radio broadcasting in Philly. (updated summer 2001) Update Spring 2002. (10/01) WPEN 950-AM in Philadelphia. Deceased. Senior Chris Ix, student council president at St. Joe's Prep, says the assembly was inspiring. 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