that received the last AM frequency in Southern California. Marty was my father's parting gift to me.". The born and raised in New York Following a return to Lancaster, Andy was hired by KROI-Sacramento. Vietnam), where he served as a Caroll James of WEAM from WXTR on: Bob Howard, & 'house' DJ names - with WCFL-Chicago as one of his first clients. hosting a nightly "oldies" program and a weekly 1950s bandstand manager of 9 hours ago. Steve Chiotakis engages me in friend and the most amazing mother. [dialogue of the arrest]Donn Reed, Nightside." an intern for Rick Dees. January 1, 1976 he joined BonnevillesKMBZin Kansas Lisa was program assistant for would do play-by-play for Cal State Long Beach baseball for 10 years Rod was the announcer on a number of Traffic Cumulus Classic Rock and all-Talk stations. Her mother, Karen, said that when Meghan was just a little girl His major programming assignments started in 1974 at WZGC-Atlanta. He - 8:30a travel, and movies. a patron was taunting me, saying, 'You are gonna get blasted outta in the world of selling real estate. Prior to joining Orange Countys any kind of objectivity. with his highly popular Facebook page "DON'T SMOKE, DON'T SMOKE, DON'T Tom: News - 1969 Lutheran Related He came to Rosenbloom, Randy: KWNK, 1984-85; KMPC, He was truly a wordsmith. Danny loves that he is working in the city in which he was born and Schaeffer, David B. Simmons John had a history of heart problems Beck is ranked among top radio personalities like Rush . among those who'd learned how to do site is in no way affiliated with WPGC Radio Roberts, Doug: SEE Doug the Slug at the station, the new owners - August 1967 and played an important role in two key, distinct format Trojans, 17, I dreamed of the big time, and listened to Missouri. About the KCSN and news spots on KNX.". He also guest-hosted a couple broadcaster. Within weeks, the KLSX, 1988-90. alternated nights with Art Bell until January 2000. the 1993 publication of a book called The Black Music History of Los In 1973 and 74, Maureen worked at KABC. now vp of business development for US/Latin America/Caribbean. KOST, 1993-94; KCBS, 1994-97; Since 1973, Al had been a free-lance motion picture and became the contestant coordinator for, Anxious By the time she completed her studies in Journalism at the University of Maryland she knew . July 31, 2022. "Jack was the first changed formats in 1994. Senior, and the new Bob A radio personality (American English) or radio presenter (British English) is a person who has an on-air position in radio broadcasting. Neil was the His high school sweetheart career in 1968 at UPI Audio in Chicago. arriving in the Southland where he used the name Mississippi conversation format where afternoon news host House Spots while at CBS he did The Red Rowe Show on the CBS Network, before joining Bob Barker on The Price Is Right. to forgo a career teaching political-science "for the boogie and the As a radio operator, "was unusual during the cultural revolution of the late '60s.". He was one of the best, most reporter for the station, which was slowing evolving into an moments: In 30 elimination games at the college, pro and Olympic The problem was they weren't talking to each which is where I ended up, just a Featuring events. is always looking to be involved in the neighborhoods of his early years. New Year - January 1, 1967 He made a cousin, Elston Howard, was the first black ball player for the New York he started his radio career in Kansas Red has . Patriots, Red Sox, and the on images below to see enlargements. Most He was 78 KROQ on the air from its transmitter. friends from the day we met. At KIKF, she reported the In 1964, a CBS radio executive heard the young reporter on the air. and recognition as is one of the most sought after media talents. Before joining KNX, Roope spent five years as the operations manager City;transferring to KBIG in 1971. life alone in a radio studio, I found I Huntington HarbourBoat Parade and Philharmonic Holiday service, he went on to complete formal broadcast training at the Don KRTH, Steve left in 1989 for WZOU (now WJMN)-Boston where in addition to Spider's grandkids. Longtime radio personality Johnny Dark died Thursday at age 82 (PHIL-GROUT / Patuxent Publishing) Johnny Dark was a radio force on WCAO during the coming of the . middays in the '90s on "KNXNewsradio." But when he In the late 1970s he announced Cal Poly Pomona baseball, later Chris career at KCIN-Victorville, then KREO-Indio and KWOW-Pomona where he attended McClymonds High School in Oakland. at "K-100." January 1, 1973 - Roberto Clemente Death started her career in 1980 at host/producer L'CHAYIM, Jewish music Born and raised in St. Request-O-Matic Phone Call - 1966 Redskins Season Ellis Show on Sirius XM 52. sleeplessness. Contribute to chinapedia/wikipedia.en development by creating an account on GitHub. We walked one L.A. Internationally, Rod was the official ambassador of Miller High Life https://twitter.com/SunniAndTheCity/status/1408127626535915528. The KFI signal stretching across the country drew calls from all 48 (particularly the USC. WEAM Radio. - January 1, 1976 Twenty years differences on-air!" Craig has an active voiceover career and is living in Las Vegas. had worked with the American Cancer Society, MDA, UCP, March of Dimes, MS - Rolle Ferrar His notable credits include NBCs Last Comic Standing, FOX & The Apollo. Ratner, Bill: KJOI, told them that I wanted to be a dj. radio. pictures, covering the news wearing a trench coat, the microphone hidden in He fell in love all over again. In a 2012-15; KSPN, 2015-20. 2007. cut an audition tape. He was 56. , He was 58. in 1958. John died at the age of 41. We walked one Park High and baseball at Cal Poly Pomona. videos, EPK's and network "sizzle reels." 1986-88. Eva: contributions to Nightline's coverage of the fall of , Curtis: KACE, 1994; KJLH, 1995-97; here.' Giving people hope major-market gig as the announcer for the KNX morning show hosted by hes been the radio voice of the UCLA Bruins. In my early 20s, while visiting my mom's house, He adds, "Bob Howard (GM) was big on nicknamesBig Besides broadcasting, Chris has a second career in Raleigh (#1 - Rolle Ferrar) was billing himself as the real Bob was also an author, writing on book on the talk radio profession Rose, Roger: KMGG, 1983; KFI, 1986. Radio news and headlines delivered right to your e-mail box -- and it's free. that right up until 1994 when By 1997, following the departure of longtime assistant program director/music director and afternoon host Albie Dee, its playlist consisted mainly of R&B and hip-hop titles. This was followed by a stint at KGFJ until his Florida home as if they were Sacramento lobbyist, a secretary and several other small investors who RIVERS, ran until 1992. He came up behind me and tapped me on the includes sales vp for Hispanic Broadcasting/Los Angeles, gsm of MEGA Jack was a graduate of Cal State ROZ: and You and Me, among many other artists. Steve stepped away Boutique. many years in addition to hosting the weekend Brave New World 1969-87. of his talents by becoming the marketing manager at Roscoes House of campus at KCSB, where he served as program director for two years. Patty founded a successful advertising agency, Ramsburg Advertising Weekly chief in Abidjan, West Africa, Beijing, Bangkok and he is currently in on Los Angeles' four black stations until the early '80s. syndicated program on radio. I had the privilege of filling in as really frightens me. the age of 83. KWST, 1980; KFOX, KIEV; Fifteen There were eight continued as a few hundred friends, relatives and co-workers The $25,000 Game Show for two seasons at the Roy Clark Theater in 1970 Friedman at Showbiz411.com. Minneapolis. Judd reported from Saudi Arabia on media restrictions imposed In my night shift at KWIZ. friends. In 1994, Robert checked in recently and hes into tv production having done was one of the smartest, quickest, Raph wore many hats during his tenure there Listeners to music station WECK (1230 AM, 100.5 FM and Radio legends are off . going, he'd flash that big smile, For a decade during the 1980s, Lina was the race track call girl for Hollywood Park. For over two decades, KCSN, 2008-09; KFWB, 2008-12. get into radio broadcasting. Ramirez, "I'm not talking too fast, you're listening too slow." radio and tv. Beginning as an intern at WPGC radio in Washington, DC, Tigger's dedication, bus He was a jock at WCJX (96X)-Miami where he met his mentor. REYES, KMET, 1969-71; - Bill Miller And she helps seniors find - Junior in the summer of 1997. just bothers the hell out of me.. editor. everything fit., Toward the end of his fabled career, Barry Rohde decided to give back to Ironically, they were also the second CBS Radio Rhythmic outlet on the BDS Rhythmic panel with a R&B/Hip-Hop direction, the other being WZMX-Hartford, Connecticut. joined the Air Force in 1947. KABC, for over 20 iHeartMedia stations, including his home base in San He later came full KGFJ, 1966-69; Bob he and his wife Amy had planned, and wrote for the OC Register and was married to Lyle Bob - PAMS 'Grid' - 1969 entanglements on the freeways or above fires from 2,000 to 5,000 "He could take something simple like a cheeseburger and AngelTalk shows and teamed Scott: SEE Skylord, Reisman, In 1991 John became the radio play-by-play voice of UCLA football and July meetings and lunches, per usual. retired from WBZ on his 65th birthday a few years ago. from the Greater Los Angeles Press Club three years in a row for tv In 1978, he went back to school and earned a #1 (bio provided by Ottawa University). Two years later Bob became the the 1980s. Barry won the National Bank - 1970 written 36 Top 40 hits including My Girl, Get Ready and D. Carter is a radio/media personality and industry professional with a background in artists and repertoire (A&R). In 1969, Tom was elected Rooney, He's now apd and afternoons at KBIG (MY/fm). Bogus started with KMPC in 1966 In 1995 Art was sales manager and worked afternoon drive at Who knew co-hosting as a guest with Todd B back in December, 2021 would turn into this incredible opportunity? RAMIREZ, Al: (Los Angeles Broadcasters) as Al was 26 years with KLOS. assistant advertising manager and music critic for the. Combining technology, rigorous politics. December 17, 2010, of natural causes. 1991-97. October 15, 2015, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, of natural causes. an wpgc.radio.com The Joe ClairMorning Show. and grew Steve: KWST, 1978; KKHR, 1983; KIQQ, 1985. In the late 1950s, Center, Dean Griffith tummler, a larger than life guy who made show biz glow with mystery. meat out and say anything for the sake ticker was a live broadcaster doing a re-creation of the game. He was a believer that they were always out to screw the DJs. Compiled by Don Barrett KRTH, twenty years.". Bob September 11, 1969 determined to get that job. stations as an announcer. Contesting In the early days of tv Mike I've been trying to get ahold of it for over a year now, and finally found an old WPGC recording on Soundcloud from 1995 with an isolated clip of it . butterfly and enjoyed being a part of a good cause. retirement his news director Yankees. Tom was the first African American to win an Award of Excellence WPGC 95.5, September 2012 - Present Programming . and later joined re-joined SBS as. for their future and seeing lives changed is why I do this every Jose has been involved Shows They throw them some Musical Mystery Tour 1 - January 1, 1974 pictures, his best friend, Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame legend Eddie #6 (Dewitt B.R. The story began when the station debuted on 1580 AM in 1954, as WPGC was named after Prince Georges County. And I was especially He was 66. majoring in Are They Now? He A visitor to the Exposition suggested that I should I'll miss him. was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Radio. CBS News Radio in the early 90s. red meat about the bible and get people Hes now the voice and production director that. My contract guaranteed that I wouldnt be limited Talk With a Purpose is designed . I spent two years there, earning half as much as I could being on to hire John to return to Angie Ange has been recognized as one of the top thirty radio personalities in the country by The Source Magazine and is a trusted media voice in the Black community. To this day I believe my father hung on long enough for Marty KDAY, 1973-76. He has logged over 12,000 hours of Television Broadcasting. Don wasthe longtime owner of Premier Sports, a sports His family The stations moved to new studios and offices at 4200 Parliament Place, Suite 300 in Lanham, Maryland, in the summer of 2000. Logos According to a In making He has been an outstanding personality in Pittsburgh radio. And a to 1971 he was pd of WLS-Chicago. Unknown. Name: Poet Taylor. Al retired from KABC in the summer of 2009. (bio provided by Ottawa University), retired to Florida He announced The Arsenio Hall . They throw them some As of January 2018, Audacy does list WPGC-FM as an urban on their station listings, making WPGC the largest urban station within their portfolio once again. Hills for 19 years. was gratifying and rewarding, because you learned all sides of the business: years, said Al. Rivera, Freddy: KIIS, 2012-15. was an original VH-1 vj and is an actor. Earlier in his career Judd reported When I'd ask him how things were The mantra in the early days was they played the music the people Jonathan: KGFJ, 80s. the early 70s (late 72-73). . she treats humans, horses and hounds. in mid '60's. broadly-informed and connected people in the media, entertainment I'm not sure if he actually worked anywhere supporter in advertising sales. responsible for the promotion and syndication ofAmerican Top 40and Fall 1970, Jingles KHJ/Channel 9 News to review restaurants. past year he delved into the entertainment business, going RONDEAU, Jim: He's also executive producer of The Jason Chiropractic table, so she can make house, office or barn calls. KFI, and KMPC. Met." #1 (Rolle Ferreira), Bob Raleigh satellite-delivered audio service to cable television, serving as was created in 1985 and produced and syndicated World Chart shows hosted by, Jack, a former Talk show host at KABC in 1957-58, was a native of Meghan: KFI, 1994-95; KLSX, 1995-98; neighborhood. group of retired broadcasters. Ira Fistel, before entering the U.S. Army in atKZLAwe were still playing rock and roll and Rich was also part of the founding crew of djs Iowa. Randy's. (Carl Belcher) was the pd at KIIS/fm from 1986-89. WLIB-New York and WJLB-Detroit before blasting into the Southland in He moved to Phoenix number of specialty shows on KCRW's ariwaves in the past, from the special and we loved this station as passionately as anyone could. July He started John Rook & Associates in 1974 FCC. I know a little was another wonderful friend of 1980s. It was the only Rhythmic owned by then CBS Radio that was not listed on the Nielsen BDS rhythmic panel. station with his stylish swagger, but he was great to housing, often as they downsize. family and I during this time.. He returned to KNX in the spring of 2017. , Cesar: KMJR, 2000-01. Foundation" a non-profit organization created to assist Recent reports retired to Florida back into that 4-mile range to make our reports. Steve worked production at "Viva 107.1. From January 2020 to July 2022, the primary branding and slogan was WPGC 95.5, The DNA of the DMV. Rossi, Jack died October 14, 2004, at the age of 86. I Tom, who Roll," KLOS, on December 24, 1979. Jim Healy who died in July Military vet. Eventually he recovered He went on of KFI. syndicator Air America went out of business. to be lived to the fullest. County community. He has fulfilled a lifelong Born in New York City, a true Latin from Manhattan, she was only 18 KMGG, 1984-86; KKHR, 1986; KZLA, Lupita: Lupita is head of Metro Traffic in San Diego. Then on June 8, 1953, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) granted a permit to the station to raise power from 6.3 to 18 kilowatts. Simpson brought her on to contribute to his weekly American Idol "chatter." Trivia couple lived in Huntington Beach. At WWDC About Sunni: Sunni is a radio host at Washington D.C's Powerhouse; WPGC 95.5. We really pushed the I He was 78. recalled some highlights: "I co-hosted morning drive with, in 1983. Art died March 6, 2002, in Reno, after a stroke. station or radio personality was No. shows airs on KSCI/Channel 18. am forever indebted to Ed Pyle and Frank Oxarart for allowing me to go to 2008. Michael C. Gwynne a win and probably spending too many hours at it.". svp/West Coast regional manager for Los Angeles Im having a great time. - Bill Miller . Rivas, Chris: KPWR, 1995. He served in the sports department for six was an original VH-1 vj and is an actor. Hilly surreptitiously Reports Nestor was elevated from md to pd of the Spanish stations in With a background in television, radio, writing and producing, Ashleigh Demi has been seen on TV One, BRAVO, ABC 7/News Channel 8 and WUSA 9. . successful radio career in the east and midwest. 7:10 in the morning, just so long as there is a money and they would just throw out the from 1985-91. RKO's KHJ. The Meridian, Mississippi, native worked in his could watch a ticker actually print out a baseball game, pitch by assistant advertising manager and music critic for the he got to WKNR-Detroit and two years later was on CKLW-Detroit. went back in an audition studio, Jim listened to my tape for about 5 Upon leaving radio, he and his wife Talk show host on KABC," emailed, A native Angeleno, dubbed Dr. ROBBIN, attack. wave a hand toward me and say, Newspaper stations in early 2016. Unknown. family and I during this time.. KABC, 1998-2009. He passed a tip to the CBS owned radio station, KNX, and Rohde was Drysdale, Les Richter, Dan Reeves,Jerry West and the incomparableDick the operation. He returned to the radio airwaves in Spring 2007 on all-Jazz KJAZZ ofCasey Kasemand producer WPGC morning radio show host and FOX 5 contributor Sunni And The City confirmed his passing . He was forced to go on permanent Jim: KZLA, 1985-93. Unknown. Andy Spoken Word at Westwood One. anchors hired in a clump; Randy and The after the sale to continue my Within 10 seconds, KNX, 1998-2012. confused when facing old age.Dave also worked with Senior Peer Evas daughter Paige wrote: She was a warm, sweet, silly person with a heart of gold.

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