Police say it happened around 11 p.m. on North Clinton Avenue in Trenton. KYW is a commercial AM radio station licensed to serve Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. WNWR 1540-AM on Mondays from 1-2 pm. [35] A third conversion was made three years later at another Westinghouse-owned station, KFWB in Los Angeles. It's anyone's guess how strong the station would be today if those un-named corporate types had any vision. The transaction separated KYW from its television counterparts, and marked the first time since its establishment 96 years earlier that KYW was no longer owned by a direct descendant of Westinghouse. Now (as of Spring 2001) is at the Internet arm of the Village Voice. The often forgotten skill of memorizing was key to victory at the regional spelling bee in West Philadelphia. Rich Teplitsky Former executive producer for WWDB. Steve Bryant WCOJ West Chester. The bridge opened to vehicle traffic later Friday morning after an hours-long closure. -- Died 2/25/1998 - Head of the Philadelphia real estate firm, Bernard C. Meltzer & Associates. It is owned and operated by the network's CBS News and Stations division alongside CW affiliate WPSG (channel 57). 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]. Most know for hosting the longest-running and highly rated TV talk show AM Philadelphia (1984-1997). (7/06), Mike Missanelli WIP 610-AM - mikemissanelli.com. Philly radio host (real estate and money) and newspaper columnist 1960's.New York radio host and advice columnist from 1973 to 1993. A listener remembers when John Lennon died everyone was calling in and tuned to his show on 'MMR. (updated summer 2001) Update Spring 2002. He was mostly a DJ but a listener who sent this in remembers him interviewing Rock stars like John Lennon. The effort failed, with WCAU switching to a talk format after a three-year effort. Services are expected to resume at 12:01 p.m. A lengthy investigation was launched. Passed away the same day his show was to start on WPEN of a heart attack. Some of Art Bell's show clips can be found here. Her journalistic repute and endearing personality helped her secure a national televised appearance. Neal Newman WIP 2000-2004, Assistant PD under Tom Bigby. Founded Sports Physical Therapists in 1984 and sold that in 1993. Early Program Director, Talk and Car Show host, Video Rental Store pioneer. Almost immediately after the NBC-Westinghouse trade was finalized, Westinghouse complained to the FCC and the United States Department of Justice that it had been coerced into making the station swap, including a threat by NBC to revoke Westinghouse's NBC-TV affiliations. 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. Bush will succeed longtime morning co-anchor Brandon Brooks, who is retiring. Named by Newsweek magazine as "the most celebrated radio host in New York" in 1979. Shown here at left. Moved out of the area to New York. Jeff Katz - www.radiokatz.com WPHT, Brought in to fill in afternoons after the Sept. 11 attack, was hired on 10/01. (6-01), Pat Toddy Producer at WWDB in the late 90's. Austin CulmerFormerly of WWDB, weekend overnight shift. (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. Abrams joined KYW in 1997 after serving as a reporter and columnist for the Reading Eagle and weekend news anchor early in his career at 610 WIP and 950 WPEN Philadelphia. Shortly after that Dom Q. returned to 'DB weekends. Was on wwdb in the early '80s as a news anchor/director. Vicki VenturiniNews Anchor for Paul W. Smith & worked with him & John Brown in 1994,1995. It's called the pothole killer. Steve Friedman passed away. (6-01), Mike Vagnoni WNWR 1540 AM -- WBCB 1490 AM -- Out on the Town. He did a live call-in thing overnight. As the weather begins to warm many of us may be thumbing through seed catalogs planning the spring vegetable garden. After the close of the opera season, KYW installed a studio in the Commonwealth Edison building, and began producing additional programming. Bush joined KYW Newsradio in 2002 and has served as the stations afternoon anchor since 2019. There was an increased police presence at multiple school districts in Delaware after threats were made. late 60's at least. Update 2003 - after a stint as an anchor with Fox Sports Radio Network, now PD at WBNS (Sports Radio 1460) Columbus, OH. Current afternoon anchor Ian Bush will transition to serve as morning co-anchor with Carol MacKenzie. ", Bernie McCain Formerly on WWDB 96.5 FM. Moved to WKRK (Live! A machine with a long arm that sprays asphalt and fixes potholes within minutes. Jerry and his partner decided not to sell at that time. And before that worked freelance on WPEN. Thumbnail picture, Debra Luray AKA "Ruby Cheeks" worked at both WPHT and WWDB. Frank Ford Born in 1917 Frank Ford has a long history in radio broadcasting in Philly. Westinghouse had been a founding partner of RCA, NBC's original parent company. In mid-May 1938, KYW moved to new studios at 1619 Walnut Street in Center City. KYW was assigned to the clear channel frequency of 1020kHz, but the assignment caused two major problems. picture (added March 2005). Harry Hurley | picture Formerly on WFPG - 1450-AM in Atlantic City. Previously on KYW. His family was told on Monday that they would have to make an "end of life decision" as there was "no further hope" for recovery. I have a soft spot for Art. 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. Tom Marr WCBM 680-AM, Baltimore. (Added/Updated - 11/2003 by P.M.S.). In 1923, Westinghouse established a station, KFKX in Hastings, Nebraska, located near the center of the country. 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. In Cambodia during the 1970 CIA sponsored "coup". This page depends upon you. Since 1992, popular Los Angeles talk hosts at KFI (1992-99, 2001-present) and KABC 1999-2000. A relay transmitter, KYWA, was set up in late 1928, although it was no longer needed by the spring of 1930. Russ Miller Formerly of WWDB 96.5-FM Real Estate and Your Estate. Program Manager & PM Drive Host WWDB-FM Philadelphia 1981-85. One of the oldest radio stations. [12] However, numerous other stations made alternative proposals to be assigned this allocation, and the matter was placed in the hands of an FRC examiner, who held hearings in July 1932 to sort through 23 conflicting applications from 16 stations. 2 pm - Michael Wallace. Harry Gross Long time financial show, also had a column in the Daily News. You had respected veterans like Walt Hunter, Pat Ciarrocchi, Kathy Orr, Susan Barnett, Chris May, Carol Erickson, Bob Kelly, and Beasley Reece in the house. Valerie Morrison Psychic Counselor & Medium. Music jock on WYSP until programming shakeup in summer 2001. Credited with the following quote - "A conservative is a liberal who was mugged the night before." Rollye James Currently syndicated with WPHT 1210-AM as her home base. Beasley Reece - sports director; weeknights at 6, 10 (on WPSG) and 11 p.m. Lesley Van Arsdall - sports anchor; weekend evenings. Mark Daniels is a 20+ year vet of Philly, South Jersey, and central PA radio. Now can be heard on WOL Radio in Washington, DC on 1340 AM (1pm-4pm, Monday-Friday), and on XM (added 12/01). NEXT WEBINAR! 6:30 pm - CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell (WCBS-TV simulcast) Currently (2006-2007) anchors news on KYW 1060-AM. The Commission renewed NBC's licenses for WRCV radio and television, on the condition that the 1956 station swap with Westinghouse be reversed. Senior Chris Ix, student council president at St. Joe's Prep, says the assembly was inspiring. Visit our, KYW Sets New Anchor Lineup Ahead Of Addition Of FM, From Banned To All-Weekend Stunt, KMLE & WPAW Goes Nonstop Morgan Wallen, Audacy Launches Front Range Country 103.1 Denver, Tino Cochino Radio Joins 106.1 Kiss-FM Dallas, News Center Maine: It was a lightning bolt: Maines WBLM celebrates 50 years of classic rock, Edison Research Releases 2023 Infinite Dial Study. The shooting remains under investigation and officials say no further information will be released at this time. Thumbnail picture of Early Bailey from 2000. Anita Gevinson Formerly WYSP DJ in pre-Howard Stern days hosted "Ask Anita" talk segment in early or mid-80s; then moved onto full-time talk gig at WCAU-AM. Paul Kirchner Hosts money talk show on WWDB 860-AM in Philadelphia since 200. Previously at WNPV, 1440 AM Lansdale, PA. (7/06). Fran Sorin WPHT - The Gutsy Gardener - Saturdays 6 to 8 am.(5/02). Started out as an election night analyst (because of his 10 years in the PA State House of Representatives) with Bernie Herman and Dom Giordano. KYW is currently one of three "K" stations in Pennsylvania on the AM band, in addition to KDKA and, "Comparison of New and Old Rate Schedules of NBC. Passed away in 2022.https://www.mudgeeguardian.com.au/story/7600864/susan-bray-delong-a-trailblazing-pioneer-for-women-in-radio-dies-aged-79/. David Rimmer WWDB Program Director from 1990-1995. Soon after he moved to L.A. with his wife. 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". Update Spring 2002, heard on WIP. Plucked from producing the Bernie McCain overnight graveyard shift show into the programming office by Program Director Diane Raymond and Executive Producer Ed Palladino; eventually succeeded Palladino as executive producer. This is a return home for Lewis who was born in West Germany but raised in South Jersey. Bill Thomas Former fill-in on WWDB. (Updated January 2010), Bill Doyle Partnered with Jeff Deminski on NJ101.5 afternoons, 1993-1999. Picture of Mike at the Super Bowl. Came in from Dayton. Denise Nakano is being promoted to midday anchor and Jay Scott Smith to afternoon anchor. Since 1998, writer and Editor of the News-Talk-Sports department at AllAccess.com, based in the Los Angeles area. He went on to become the President of the 76ers basketball team and then the owner. Her website has syndication information and a few pictures. he has been working with co-host Anthony Gargano since early 2000. 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. [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. 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. (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. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. (Spends some of her free time now using her voice fighting for animal rights). [14] Westinghouse used the studios and sales operations of WCAU. Email wallykennedy at aol dot com (added 1/07), Amy Kaplan KYW 1060-AM News -- Worked at WPHT with Steve Martorano in the afternoons. Sizemore suffered a brain aneurysm in his home on February 18. It also wanted to start a station in Chicago. [22] The main impetus for the trade was NBC's desire to acquire an owned-and-operated television station in the fourth-largest American television market. ${paramValue} on Audacy: Listen to Free Radio Online | Music, Sports, News, Podcasts Dr. Jim Corea Archive page -- Health and Fitness. Beloved KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Karin Phillips passed away suddenly on Tuesday after a brief illness. Reveal contacts of top KYW Newsradio managers and employees. 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. But development of FM radio was slow and Westinghouse decided to shut down KYW-FM in mid-1954; the equipment was donated to the Delaware Valley Educational Television Corporation and the Philadelphia Board of Education. (6-01) Updated 2003 - Presently working as a producer at Comedy Central's "Crank Yankers" in Hollywood. KYW Newsradio 1060 has revamped its on-air lineup as it prepares to begin simulcasting on the FM dial later this month. Feel free to submit information for those that are, or were, on the air and those behind the scenes using the contact us page. The Philadelphia school district says asbestos was detected in the West Oak Lane High school after a routine inspection. The move made KYW the easternmost U.S. radio station with a call sign beginning with "K". Former sports reporter at WWDB 96.5-FM from spring 2000 until November 2000 when DB stopped Talk. [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. - 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. There, he coverers gun violence, major city, and federal court cases, and criminal justice reform in Philadelphia. Thumbnail pic from around 1998 updated 3/02 - Anchoring News and Talk duty at WEEU 830-AM - Weekends music DJ on 95.7. Has filled in on WPHT and WWDB. Upon its completion KYW became a sister station to its long-time rival, CBS-owned WGMP (1210 AM, now WPHT). Irv Homer Started at WXUR in the early 70s then WEEZ, WWDB 96.5-FM(1975-2000) then went to WPHT 1210-AM & WBCB 1490-AM / Audio (2 clips) on the Audio Vault Page, several rare pictures coming soon. The moves come as morning co-anchor Brandon Brooks retires. interest", "The great swap takes place June 19; Westinghouse, NBC return to original properties", "Dry run precedes KFWB's switch to all news", "End Of An Era As Industry Bids Goodbye to CBS Radio", "CBS Sets Radio Division Merger With Entercom", "CBS and Entercom Are Merging Their Radio Stations", "CBS3 introduces new meteorologist as KYW Newsradio switches to NBC10's First Alert weather team", "Delayed World Series bumps Eagles-Texans off Fox 29", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=KYW_(AM)&oldid=1136016294, Randomly assigned by the Department of Commerce, This page was last edited on 28 January 2023, at 06:52. Chuck is now on 103.3 ESPN radio in Dallas / Ft. Worth. Previously reported for WWDB. Now in real estate in South Florida. (2001) Also works for Metro Networks doing news and traffic (KYW traffic / WPHT news) Previously news dept. (4-04), Phil Valentine - Website - Archive Page WLAC 1510-AM Nashville TN. Glitch affects some Nissan Rogues and Rogue Sports; company says no crashes have been reported. Updated by "Janky" 5/2004 - Hired with legendary talk host Jonathon Brandmeir to do a morning show on KCBS. In 1927, Westinghouse affiliated its four radio stations (KYW, KDKA in Pittsburgh, WBZ in Springfield and WBZA in Boston) with the National Broadcasting Company's (NBC) Blue Network, originating from WJZ in New York City, which had been transferred from Westinghouse to the Radio Corporation of America (RCA) in 1923. Works in the Delaware Valley in a radio-related company. Entercom announces a revamped weekday lineup for KYW-AM Philadelphia. DJ on Jammin' Gold 95.7-FM, filled in on WIP and WOGL 98.1-FM. Back to WIP in 2006. Previously on Star 104.5 as morning co-host with Nancy Glass. Joan Jones Voice over / Commercials / WPHT news -- most recently heard doing fill-in work December 2008 for the Wall Street Journal radio hour. Had a thing about Warren Zevon KLOS, 1980-81; KMPC/KEDG, 1988-90; KSCA, 1993-96; KMPC, 1993-96; KLSX/KRLA, 1997-2001. 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 formerly worked for the Inquirer and was on the popular Prism show, "Great Sports Debate." Jay Sorenson has a long history in radio including WABC in New York and program director at WKXW. Promoted to program director in February of 2001. Worked with Dom Giordano as a team doing the morning show while the station prepped for its morning news show. Don Cannon - anchor/reporter (1999-2008) Bill Currie - sports reporter (1971-1985), died February 11, 2008 While on WPHT the team was split (Jay was released) and Hilarie continued the show for several months until she went to Metro. The law bans specific traffic stops for minor violations like having a tail light out. Ten microphones were installed across the Chicago Civic Auditorium stage, with equipment for switching between them as needed. Aired for over 6 years on 1210-AM. He was nominated again for Mayor but died before the election of a heart attack on July 16, 1991. Lance also advises stations, talent and brands on digital content strategies, programming integrations, and brand extensions. CLEVELAND, Ohio Cleveland TV stations have boasted their fair share of iconic personalities through the years. Tried out talk radio hosting in Alabama with a show called Frankly Speaking--What women talk about when men arent around. Lives in Alabama. Now working at WTOP in Washington. (then) Morning anchor at WBAL, Baltimore. Jay Scott Smith will move parttime to afternoon anchor, while former WCAU-TV anchor Denise Nakano takes middays. Finally it proposed moving the station to a Region 2 location, settling on Philadelphia. Mayor Kenney says city funding helps make arts more accessible to more people and he'd like to do more. They rejoined on WWDB in the afternoon until WWDB flipped formats. The list of legendary Philadelphia radio personalities and disc jockeys is a long one. Worked at WINS in NY and WTOP in Washington, CBS Radio in NY and more. Updated Feb 10, 2020. 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. Waking up Philadelphia and the suburbs is an honor and a responsibility I dont take lightly, said Bush. (Added/Updated 11/2003 by P.M.S. Customers who go to the drive-thru restaurant Wednesday can get a free donut with the purchase of any beverage. It consistently clocked a late-arriving all-news rival, WCAU-AM, which eventually gave up the format. [31] RKO General initially contested the FCC's decision, but soon gave up its efforts and bowed out of the competition. We collected photos of many of these well-known TV journalists and anchors. He joined KYW in February 2013 and joined the early-bird crew in December 2016. As of Spring 2004, New Director of all of the Clear Channel Radio stations in Washington DC and morning news anchor on Clear Channel's WBIG - Big 100 in DC. Morning Zoo host on WMMR in the 80's. Went to Infinity sister station KRLD 1080-AM in Dallas in 2004. [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. Gerry Kosinski Did fill-in work at WWDB while Matt Zucker was the P.D. [19] It largely simulcast KYW's programming and later moved to 92.5 MHz as KYW-FM when the FM dial was shifted. CBS-owned KYW Philadelphia has a new addition to its anchor team. Diane Raymond Program Director also hosted mid-days (12:25-2 pm) on 'DB in the late 80s after Mary Mason left. Owns a wine and spirits shop in Jersey. All changes are effective November 23. That being said, here are 25 that we won't ever forget, in no particular order. Before 'ILM, a freelancer at WDAS in Philly (updated July 2001), Pat Winters Used to do traffic for WWDB, middays (6-01). KYW anchors and reporters were seen on morning television delivering the news. She has been working with the station since January 2015. GoGoMag.com & TVHeads.com are not . Once WWDB stopped Talk he went to Philly Tv News. The hard-throwing Phillies prospect's fastball touched 99 mph in his spring training debut Wednesday. The Jelinecks (Frank and Mary) Formerly of WWDB, WPEN 950-AM -- Food and Dining. Tom Bigby Program Director of WIP 610-AM, previously pulled double duty at PD of WPHT.
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