(6/04 - thanks Ivan), Susan Monday WPHT 1210-AM - Previously on KWY 1060-AM. Died suddenly of a heart attack in December 2004. Thumbnail picture. . Interviews with the biggest names from athletes and executives to coaches, authors and media! For several years after the war, he was a member of the Reserves. It's anyone's guess how strong the station would be today if those un-named corporate types had any vision. (Thumbnail pics, Peter - Scott), Chuck Cooperstein WIP 610-AM early 1990's. . (6-01), Pat Toddy Producer at WWDB in the late 90's. Unexpected Goals the only soccer talk in town! Clyde Lewis 7. Alex. Email wallykennedy at aol dot com (added 1/07), Amy Kaplan KYW 1060-AM News -- Worked at WPHT with Steve Martorano in the afternoons. He was also City Hall Bureau Chief, covering government and politics for more than a decade, for WWDB-FM. Currently Director of Communications for Bell Labs at Lucent Technologies in New Jersey. Fans of talk radio take heart. Had a show on various shifts on WWDB, WNPV. Morning News on WOGL(Oldies) on the Don Cannon show. 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. Stream live CNN, FOX News Radio, and MSNBC. D 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. The show was removed from the station sometime around 2004. Promoted to program director in February of 2001. . (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. More important, their firing of host Sid Mark just shy of 45 years on the air demonstrates a complete lack of understanding of the value he and his shows bring to the greater Philadelphia area. (updated summer 2001) Update Spring 2002. He said that although the station's call letters will remain WWDB "for the moment," they'll probably change. Clark on Digital City AOL or AOL keyword = Clark, Jeff Deminski Partnered with Bill Doyle on NJ101.5 afternoons, 1993-1999. BIG 98.1. In Cambodia during the 1970 CIA sponsored "coup". HC's notes from Monday sessions point to threats and . Formerly of WWDB. Tried out talk radio hosting in Alabama with a show called Frankly Speaking--What women talk about when men arent around. Lives in Alabama. )Best Traffic Reporter - John Brown, Metro NetworksBest Talk Show Host - WPHT Michael SmerconishBest Morning Team - WMMR Barsky in the Morning and teamBest Spot News - WWDB Tom MacDonald & Brad Segall, Pier CollapseBest Sports Reporting - WWDB, Mike RossiBest Public Service Announcement - WWDB Zach GiltrapWWDB won 3 AP awards in the spring of 2001, months after they ceased operations. Ellery has mostly retired from radio. (7/06), Mike Missanelli WIP 610-AM - mikemissanelli.com. Irving Homer (May 29, 1924 - June 24, 2009) was an American radio talk show host and television personality, primarily in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania market. Clark Deleon Former Inky columnist (page 2 section b) - As of winter 2000, daily columnist for the Metro. (Many of the station stars - such as Gil Gross, Bray, Homer and Mark - have no-compete clauses, which makes them possibly unavailable.) Included on the A-list in the September 11th edition of the Philadelphia Weekly or log onto www.jgoodtimes.com. After we receive your registration, a moderator will review it. April 26, 2022. Larry Bowa Hosted sports show on WWDB on weekends during baseball off-season in the late 1970s. Her website has syndication information and a few pictures. Weeknights 6p-1a since January 2010.1994-2010: Asst. After 25 years as a talk-radio station, Philadelphia's WWDB (96.5FM) switched to an '80s rock format at 5 p.m. yesterday. At the height of her influence from the '70s through the '90s, Mason hosted successful radio telethons for Leon Sullivan, urged listeners to vote for W. Wilson Goode (who in 1984 became the. The ruse was worthy of the Mossad, Israel's spy agency. Previously on Star 104.5 as morning co-host with Nancy Glass. The staff of the award-winning morning news show launched in March 1999 didn't work directly for WWDB, but rather for a news and traffic service called Metro Networks. 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. By 1980 and two years on the job, I was finding that my mission had become much easier. Pat Croce One-time host on WIP. Left WWDB in spring 2000. Retired. Enroll in a bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university. WFIL 560 AM. Ray Rossi Formerly on WYNY 107 in New York. Now can be heard on WOL Radio in Washington, DC on 1340 AM (1pm-4pm, Monday-Friday), and on XM (added 12/01). "), Among those suddenly jobless yesterday was station icon Sid Mark, who said, "I knew something was up, but I didn't expect this.". Dom Giordano Overnight host on WWDB 96.5, moved to mornings 7/98. Betty Berniman (sp?) ESPN Deportes Radio took over the schedule on the next day. .Patti LaBelle joined Shirley Caesar for some overdubs for the latter's forthcoming album at Indre Studios in Queen Village. In a previous year Phil Valentine won3 and was let go 2 months later. Until WWDB-FM's debut, almost all American talk stations were found on AM radio. Dave Donahue, general manager of WXTU, will become general manager at the Point as well, the Beasley organization announced. It will be interesting to see whether that corporate philosophy changes with the new '80s format, or whether it will continue to expect new listeners to find the station by osmosis. Previously on WWDB from fall 1996 through all of 1997. Now working at WTOP in Washington. Michael Smerconish - website | e-mail | picture 1994 | archive page WPHT 1210-AM (January 1998 to November 2001, left for half a year then returned) Started on WWDB 96.5-FM on Weekends around 1991 (6-01) Moved to mornings Year? 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. Formerly on WWDB, early am shift and weekends (1998). If you get them all wrong, then your radio listening license is hearby revoked. Soon after he moved to L.A. with his wife. From the liberal sector were Frank Ford and Bernie Herman. Formerly of WWDB, weekend overnight shift. Now on WWDB! Listeners, meanwhile, learned what had happened not from a real-life on-air announcer, but from a virtual one. A radio personality is a person who hosts a radio talk show and interacts with the audience via telephone or email. Formerly of WWDB 96.5-FM, mid days in the 80's for a couple of years. (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. Picture of Mike at the Super Bowl. But that's life in the big city.". Shortly after that Dom Q. returned to 'DB weekends. Diane Raymond Program Director also hosted mid-days (12:25-2 pm) on 'DB in the late 80s after Mary Mason left. Lost to John Anderson. - 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. Philadelphians feel the same way about Sid Mark as the tag line for Friday with Frank would go: "Often imitated . 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. to create interest in what's coming next. Known to people on this website as instrumental in helping with the Faulkner Block Party in June 2000. Moved to 860-AM on November 13, 2004. Merrill Reese WWDB in the early days. Dave Donahue, who is general manager at country music station WXTU, also owned by Beasley, will now also manage WWDB. Steve Bryant WCOJ West Chester. "To be anywhere for 45 years is amazing. The present management is continuing to claim that it is not responsible for the current conditions at the Barnes and is attempting to blame them on me to conceal the lack of any constructive management since my departure as president. Unhappy people were cleaning out desks. The political, cultural, and environmental challenges facing Pennsylvania, Opening Your Eyes to the Joy and Meaning Surrounding Us, Helping you find your purpose driven life. Download the app to LISTEN LIVE wherever you are and connect with us like never before! Shortly after, 'CAU was blown up by CBS, became WOGL-AM and simulcast the FM with no programming of its own. Identify the personality from their picture and/or the clue. Thumbnail picture of Early Bailey from 2000. Currently at KGO in San Francisco. Just tune your radios to WOR-AM (710) or WABC-AM (770). The Banks, who also owned the African American music-and-talk formatted WHAT-AM (1340), were local residents who brought a hands-on approach to their finished product. Philadelphia Focus Bringing Communities Together Sports 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. But so did most other station personnel, including vice president and general manager Dennis Begley, who said he hadn't expected the ax to fall, but "they handled it with class and I wish them all the best. Roberta Gale Formerly of WKXW NJ101.5-FM then left to syndicate. (5/02) As of 2006-2007 time slot is weekdays 7-11 pm. WWDB-AM Talk 860 - Philly's Talk Radio - LISTEN LIVE | Audacy WWDB AM 860 Is Philadelphia's #1 Talk Radio. late 60's at least. Died 5/31/1996. Rollye James Currently syndicated with WPHT 1210-AM as her home base. Maine Public Radio's talk show, "Maine Concerns," is covered live. Joel Gibbs Entertainment show ("Everything Entertainment") and talk host. Throughout the day all that the listeners heard was a computerized voice count down until at 5 pm the format was changed to 80's rock. A few moments of Geoff Fox on WPEN Philadelphia1978. Died suddenly May 4th 2002 at his home in Northeast Philadelphia. never equaled.". Mr. Frank Ford started the station in the 80s. When they were summoned to the station Monday morning, staffers in the know - or who thought they were - expected they were going to be hear that the ill-fated 5-9 a.m. news operation would be abandoned and that some time slots would be shifted around. 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. It was all direct business and infomercials. liverpool v nottingham forest 1989 team line ups; best crews to join in gta 5. jay chaudhry house; bimbo bakeries buying back routes; pauline taylor seeley cause of death Was on wwdb in the early '80s as a news anchor/director. Family Radio. Station Address166 E. Levering Mill Rd.Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004Bala Cynwyd, PA17,000 watts -- Tower height 954 ft.Note: Operations will be moved from this building to WXTU, also owned by Bealsey.Station OwnersBeasley Broadcast Group, Inc.3033 Riviera Drive, Suite 200Naples, Florida 34103Telephone: 941-263-5000Fax: 941-263-8191http://www.bbgi.comemail @ bbgi.com, Archived Press Links (Material Expired Online), No talk, just musicAfter 25 years, WWDB-FM abruptly changes its format to all '80s rock, fires all on-air personalities, Sid Mark would have celebrated the 45th anniversary of his Sinatra show this weekend. "I found out a minute and a half before I thought I was going on the air," said Gross yesterday. Plus, they would run the 20 minutes of the regular direct account commercials AND because the talent was older (and was happy to have a gig) THEY didn't ask for talent fee's or a cut of the action. He was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinsons Disease in August 2017. In 1978, he started a call-in radio program that ran for more than 20 years on Philadelphia radio stations WCAU and WWDB. Now (as of Spring 2001) is at the Internet arm of the Village Voice. Brief HistoryThe call letters stood for William and Dolly Banks (calls were changed around 1968). Originally from Australia, she moved back there after WWDB stopped talk programming. Change in format for Philly station WWDB-FM. Tongues were set wagging when WWDB discard Irv Homer was spotted coming out of the City Line building that is home to WPHT talk radio, carrying a manila envelope under his arm. He then went on to replace Howard Stern after Stern was "fired" from WNBC and now does overnights on WOR. Not only is this man a true radio original, but also he has no pretenses - something not usually found in celebrities. I'm sorry that you forced the hand of your attorney general to appoint an independent counsel in the first place. Started in talk radio on WWDB in the late '70s or early '80s. An open mind and a sense of humor are prerequisites for having a good time. They wanted another station in Phila AND they were kinda like drunken sailors with money (they had a HUGE windfall with the sale of WDAS). Came in from Dayton. . Former WWDB and WCAU-A/PHILADELPHIA, WHO-A/DES MOINES, and WRC-A/WASHINGTON talk show host SUSAN BRAY has passed away at 79 in MUDGEE, NSW, AUSTRALIA, reports the DES MOINES REGISTER, citing. 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.). The station promised to bring listeners "the best of the '80s.". [2] It became WTEL in 1930. An already maturing format had suddenly become very strong with the additions of two nationally recognized talk hosts. Had a thing about Warren Zevon KLOS, 1980-81; KMPC/KEDG, 1988-90; KSCA, 1993-96; KMPC, 1993-96; KLSX/KRLA, 1997-2001. Copyright 2023 All Access Music Group All rights reserved. "That was fun.". Instead of the slaughter of the 18-month-old news department, they walked into a massacre of the entire station. It is powered at 10,000 watts, using a directional antenna. Give Rush back to WWDB FM where talk radio was much much better. His show was the top talk show for most of that time. (KH, 10/06, updated 3/07). . I have no hard feelings. (Added/Updated 11/2003 by P.M.S. Dom spent his whole life in radio, ran some stations, hosted the morning show at WWDB for some time and has been in semi-retirement for the last couple of years but did the morning shows on. They hope that the income will be a wash, that between both stations they will make the same cash flow while they try to move up from #15 in 25-54 with the FM. WWDB AM Talk 860 Beasley Media Group Contains ads 500+ Downloads Everyone info Install About this app arrow_forward The WWDB AM Talk 860 app is Philadelphia's multicultural radio station!. The Philly Talk Radio People Page is an original feature of PhillyTalk.com First published in June of 2001 from information gathered at this site since 1997 Original material copyright All rights reserved. You can also volunteer or find a part-time job at a local radio station. It is possible that nostalgia music station WPEN-AM (950) may find the wisdom to add Mark's Sinatra programming to its lineup. Assistant PD. And it was difficult to figure out what the message was. (2001) Also works for Metro Networks doing news and traffic (KYW traffic / WPHT news) Previously news dept. Uplifting conversation, Thursday mornings at 7! (Pat is on left) (6-01), Laura Tortella Shadow Traffic reporter for many years until they were absorbed by Metro Traffic. 96.5 TDY. The show was named Best Podcast by RTDNA West Region in 2020 and among the Best of 2018 by Apple Podcasts. It is owned by the Beasley Broadcast Group and broadcasts mostly paid brokered programming. The female radio personalities of note are listed by their level of prominence, and you can sort by column, like date of birth or birthplace. Covered the war in Vietnam for NBC News 69-70. Change station. Rod Carson Metro Networks - KYW traffic. View Source Share Save to Suggest Edits Memorial Photos Flowers Memorials Region North America USA Pennsylvania Montgomery County Tom Robinson "The Nighthawk" -- did the 2 am to 6 am shift on WMMR around '80 or '81. Hired Frank Rizzo at WCAU and converted Tony Bruno from a sports/news sidekick to the morning host. The move was a disaster. (Added 11/2003), Paul W. Smith Former morning guy at WWDB FM in Philly. Still on the air today at WPHT - along with his on-air partner, former Eagles GM Jimmy Murray, co-host a weekly retro show called "Remember When," that airs starting at 7:00 p.m. Saturdays, on the Big Talker 1210. Paul Kirchner Hosts money talk show on WWDB 860-AM in Philadelphia since 200. (The WTEL call sign is now used on AM 610.). Before that he hosted at WSB in Atlanta from 1976 to 1978 WRNG in Atlanta from 1978 to 1981 On WCAU he hosted The Wally Kennedy Show from 1981 to 1984. PhillyTalk.com site contributor. When I was doing a parody piece on local talk radio he allowed me to use some of his material and images. Sean Hannity 4. ALL that audience (WCAU was beating 'DB 1989-90) comes to WWDB. I have a soft spot for Art. Bill Thomas Former fill-in on WWDB. Four 'PHT "intro" bumpers are in the Audio Vault. -- Died 2/25/1998 - Head of the Philadelphia real estate firm, Bernard C. Meltzer & Associates. Carol Holloway Is Looking for the Answers to Science, Politics, Relationships, Money and More! If they could get SOME ratings, they could easily keep 8 million in profit. It is now, and was then, my position that the audit was unnecessary, and if an audit was to be performed, it should be conducted by the attorney general of Pennsylvania, who is the guardian of the charitable trusts, such as the Barnes, in the commonwealth. Joey Reynolds Joey Reynolds was a Philly radio guy. This can establish a solid foundation of radio knowledge that can inform your work once you enter the field. But when operations were run from afar - from a boardroom in New York or elsewhere - the cold stares at figures made changes necessary. You might remember her as co-host at Q102 and on various other stations in Philly. Gerry Kosinski Did fill-in work at WWDB while Matt Zucker was the P.D. They actually patronize the producer/hosts, enough for them to make a profit for and the station owner to make a profit. Though not a listener, I am saddened by the demise of yet another Philadelphia radio institution, WWDB-FM. Various issues and concerns are discussed regarding veterans, their dependents, and survivors. It's hard to attract listeners when they don't know you're there. In hopes of winning back listeners, the lowest rated of the CBS Radio's local stations has hired a veteran television news anchor to co-host its afternoon drive program. AM 920 The Answer. Website is www.paulkircher.com, Valerie Knight Co-anchored the Morning Report on 1450 WILM in Wilmington with Allan Loudell. In October 1998, the call letters changed to WWDB. Steve Friedman passed away. Maxine Schnall Hosted show on WCAU-AM in the early to mid-1980s, Scoot Formerly of WPHT 1020-AM in the afternoons. Daryl has one daughter and has lived in Philadelphia most of his life. The future is Larry Bowa as manager (Inquirer, Nov. 9). Bernie McCain Formerly hosted overnights on WWDB in mid-1980s -- last heard on the radio in DC area? Hosts Steve Martorano and Gary Hendler talk about the disease of addiction and its effect on family, friends, and society . When WWDB abandoned its decades-old talk format and flipped it to '80s music last Monday, it not only double-crossed its listeners, it also double-crossed its local management and some on-air hosts, according to station insiders. (updated July 2001) As of 2010, Kirk has been the public relations point person - spokesperson - for the Philadelphia Housing Authority for several years. Other jobs in Philly; Anchor, Co-Producer Inside Story 2002-2004 - Anchor, Co-Producer Sunday Live 1999-2004 - Host, Co-Producer Philly After Midnight 1997-2001. The Spanish-language sports programming was dropped after a year, and on June 13, 2011, WWDB began carrying a schedule of brokered programming, some previously heard on AM 1540 WNWR.[4]. Tom Marr WCBM 680-AM, Baltimore. John Ziegler WWDB - started 2,1,1999. Most know for hosting the longest-running and highly rated TV talk show AM Philadelphia (1984-1997). Previously at WNPV, 1440 AM Lansdale, PA. (7/06). Schedule. And to Sid Mark, thanks for entertaining your fans, both young and old, for so long. Schwartz sold WWDB in 1996, during a period of rapid acquisition and consolidation among radio stations. Mary Mason WHAT 1340-AM. Columnist Stu Bykofsky contributed to this report. Now, due to demographic changes and competition for the MTV and VH-1 crowd, 96.5 as we know it will disappear. Wally Kennedy Anchor/Radio-TV personality in Philly. 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. These were the days when some stations would give away $ if you answered your phone with "the phrase that pays." My guess is that Beasley decided that rather than continue to compete with CBS, it was better to get out.". Early career [ edit] Born in Philadelphia, Homer was an Army Air Force veteran of World War II, flying B-17 Flying Fortress planes out of Italy with the 15th Air Force. A listener remembers when John Lennon died everyone was calling in and tuned to his show on 'MMR. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Before that, I crawled into their bed just to listen to the black transistor radio on their nightstand. 1956) Started out playing classical music. Gross was a trailblazer in local media, providing financial advice to consumers. 'DB also picked up Harry Gross from 'CAU (and Frank Ford?) 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. New Time, Tuesday Mornings at 8! 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. Daryl Gale Daryl Gale, WURD 900 AM talk radio host with Rotan Lee on Friday mornings from 7:00-10:00. Democrat nominee for Congress for NW Illinois 1968. It doesn't matter if it's 2020 or 2002 Stern is the G.O.A.T. Mark Daniels (submitted 10/01) WFIL - Station's local talk/news/commentary show for over 5 years. He flew 15 bombing missions as a pilot. Signed Rush Limbaugh, gave Michael Smerconish his first show and helped lead WWDB to the highest ratings in its history, including a strong second place (7.0 share) in one ratings book to KYW. (4/04), Bernard Meltzer WPEN? Maybe you, like me, see the ads as a stylistic imitation (homage, perhaps?) I love it. Author. Bob Grant WOR 710-AM New York - Started in talk radio in the mid-70s. That leaves out 43% of Liberals, 21% of Conservatives, 63% of the French, 98% of the Germans, 111% of the Polish. Tobi Schwartz-Cassell Newsperson at WWDB-FM from 1980-1997, and did a brief stint at WPEN-AM in the early 80s. He also hosts "Funky Friday," which airs from 5 p.m. to 7. Stations in Houston, Dayton and Jacksonville have flipped to the Point format in the last month. It was one of an endangered species - a radio station owned by a local company. In 1976, NBC celebrated its 50th year (1926-1976) with the program "NBC Celebrates Its First Fabulous Fifty". (Chiaki Kawajiri / Baltimore Sun) Charles Lester "Les" Kinsolving, a retired WCBM-AM conservative talk radio personality and political gadfly who hosted the show "Uninhibited Radio" for 28. AM 970 The Answer. Since 1998, writer and Editor of the News-Talk-Sports department at AllAccess.com, based in the Los Angeles area. DJ on Jammin' Gold 95.7-FM, filled in on WIP and WOGL 98.1-FM. May not be reproduced or copied. Dennis Malloy WKXW NJ101.5-FM -- Long-time co-host with Judy Franco, middays. Remember up until November 6th they led the entire staff to believe that they were going to continue with the talk format. 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