He was also a television News Anchor and Investigative Reporter for WTAF TV, Channel 29 News Probe. Audio of the Format Flip Countdown and Intro Spot, Graphic made by Icon Design in 1997 for DB's website. Tobi Schwartz-Cassell see the C listings. 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. Reggie Bryant WHAT 1340-AM. Though not a listener, I am saddened by the demise of yet another Philadelphia radio institution, WWDB-FM. Assistant PD. Local (Wilmington/Philly) Radio & TV Personalities/Programs. Hosted a talk show there then dabbled in theater and played small parts in a number of movies and a few TV shows. 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. Austin DuttonStarted on WBUX then WPHT and WPEN. Mark Daniels is a 20+ year vet of Philly, South Jersey, and central PA radio. Thumbnail picture, Debra Luray AKA "Ruby Cheeks" worked at both WPHT and WWDB. Daryl has been hosting since May 2002 and is a senior writer for City Newspaper. Allan has a long history in radio including his own syndicated sports show covering the Yankees and Mets. (Film House also does commercials for Philly's WMMR, WMGK and Jammin' Gold.). 1956) Started out playing classical music. Rich Teplitsky Former executive producer for WWDB. 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. ", The countdown voice reached 3-2-1 at 5 p.m. at which point another voice announced: "Look out Philadelphia, here we come." Moved out of the area to New York. Formerly of WWDB. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. The sound is described as a mix from "a decade of pure excess and energy that set the tone for the new millennium." (6/06), Ira Mellman Worked at WCAU twice and WFIL.- news with George Michael. (7/06), Mike Missanelli WIP 610-AM - mikemissanelli.com. Tune In To Listen On Your Mobile Device Or Computer 24/7 For FREE On Audacy. The B.101 commercials, which have been running several years, were done by Nashville's Film House, according to Dave Nichols, senior VP/marketing. On the conservative side of the political spectrum, we had Bob Grant and Dominic Quinn. My parents specifically bought me a clock radio in 1984 so that I could listen to WWDB and be prepared with the news as I woke up every morning. It really isn't connected with the original WWDB talk station at 96.5. The station got some attention HOWEVER, the station became increasingly OLD. 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. Tom Robinson "The Nighthawk" -- did the 2 am to 6 am shift on WMMR around '80 or '81. Maine Public Radio's talk show, "Maine Concerns," is covered live. Previously Producer on WIP 610-AM. Gifford serves on boards for the CKNW Kids Fund, Pacific Parkinsons Research Institute, and the Michael J Fox Foundation Patient Council. The ad's content was based on focus groups and research done in Philly before the format flip, he said. (added 9/01). When talk rival WPHT, the present incarnation of 1210-AM, which has more recently returned to "pure" talk, outbid WWDB for nationally syndicated powerhouses Rush Limbaugh and Laura Schlesinger last January, another shovel of dirt was heaved upon the remains of once-proud WWDB. 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. 26 Feb Feb Starting Monday, Dawn. In April 1930, WDEL joined the NBC Radio Network. By: Chris on March 12, 2012. After 25 years as a talk-radio station, Philadelphia's WWDB (96.5FM) switched to an '80s rock format at 5 p.m. yesterday. Started in talk radio on WWDB in the late '70s or early '80s. 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. Died suddenly of a heart attack in December 2004. That's a much younger audience than WWDB has been attracting. Facilities and production were slated to move to its sister station WXTU. I don't know how, but it seems to be working. Previous article: WWDB Archive Page 2, Pictures. Maybe you, like me, see the ads as a stylistic imitation (homage, perhaps?) Dick Bolger Formerly on WFPG - 1450-AM in Atlantic City until station change in 2000. Previously on KYW. John McNulty WNWR 1540-AM. 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. 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. (4/04), Bernard Meltzer WPEN? Little known fact was that he was part of a group aiming to buy out WFIL from Jerry Lee for another talk station. (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. Previously at WWDB. Harry Gross Long time financial show, also had a column in the Daily News. Stream live CNN, FOX News Radio, and MSNBC. Left to join WDRE Long Island, then worked as PD at KLSX Los Angeles and Ops Manager/weekend host at KLYY (Y-107) Los Angeles as well as consulting for Sabo Media (ongoing) and consulting a sitcom pilot for Comedy Central. Since 1992, popular Los Angeles talk hosts at KFI (1992-99, 2001-present) and KABC 1999-2000. (KH, 10/06, updated 3/07). Was on wwdb in the early '80s as a news anchor/director. In the space of two hours. Passed away the same day his show was to start on WPEN of a heart attack. Picture. 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. updated 7/03 - 96.50-FM & WEEU 830-AM. (2001) Also works for Metro Networks doing news and traffic (KYW traffic / WPHT news) Previously news dept. The siblings William and Dolly bought was was then WHAT-AM from the Public Ledger. For several years after the war, he was a member of the Reserves. Has had number 1 rated local talk programs in Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Milwaukee, Kansas City, Tampa-St.Pete and a few others. Left after illness then took a job in Texas with a CBS station near his family. (10/01) WPEN 950-AM in Philadelphia. 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. Dan Borowski - Radio Host | Talk Radio 1210 WPHT Dan Borowski Follow Dan Borowski Dan Borowski is the Executive Producer of the Dom Giordano Program. WIP-AM (610) has a sports-talk format; WHAT-AM (1340) pitches its talk primarily to African American listeners. Overnights belonged to national icon Larry King. The Point then went to Rosler Creative in Mendocino, Calif., where I left calls for Peter Rosler to find out where the commercial was shot. From the liberal sector were Frank Ford and Bernie Herman. Here is the ad placed in the Inky by WWDB from May 1975.Note Mumia listed after he changed his name from Wesley Cook. He spent much of his adult life in a variety of careers, including bartending (he owned two taverns) and selling equipment for a pizza company. Had a cult following on WPHT, late-night weekends. But when operations were run from afar - from a boardroom in New York or elsewhere - the cold stares at figures made changes necessary. Moved over to WBT in Charlotte, NC, August 7, 2006 (7/06). Formerly on WWDB, early am shift and weekends (1998). The above information comes from fired WWDB employees who requested anonymity, since they remain under contract to Beasley Broadcast Group and fear reprisal. Devoted WWDB listeners will have to switch stations or hum along. Said Irv Homer, who was among the original hosts when what used to be known as WHAT became the nation's first FM talk show station: "That's the business. Co-owner WBCB 1490-AM. Kirk Dorn Kirk worked at KYW until he moved to WWDB to head up its morning news programming until Nov. 2000. WWDB's format change leaves WPHT, which adapted the talk format four years ago, as the only general-audience talk station in town. You might remember her as co-host at Q102 and on various other stations in Philly. "I started at WHAT on Nov. 11, 1955," Mark said. Formerly of WWDB 96.5-FM, mid days in the 80's for a couple of years. replacing Imus. During his time at WWDB, Homer became a vocal and notable public presence in the resurgent anti-tax movement. (last updated 7/01), George Michaels Washington, D.C. television / local NBC station, channel 4. 960 The Patriot. ", Bernie McCain Formerly on WWDB 96.5 FM. Picture of Mike at the Super Bowl. Owns a wine and spirits shop in Jersey. 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. At the dawn of that very decade, I had been an energized seller of talk radio. Daryl Gale Daryl Gale, WURD 900 AM talk radio host with Rotan Lee on Friday mornings from 7:00-10:00. "), Among those suddenly jobless yesterday was station icon Sid Mark, who said, "I knew something was up, but I didn't expect this.". "That was fun.". Paul William Smith net worth is $700,000 Paul William Smith Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family Paul W. Smith (born 1954) is an American talk radio host and columnist. Lost to John Anderson. Listen to the five, one-hour long programs here [Audio 1 - 5] WJBR-FM, 99.5Mc (Est. The current ownership saw Infinity/CBS, which owns WPHT, outbid them for the syndicated talk shows of Rush Limbaugh and Dr. Laura, said Smerconish. (Thumbnail pics, Peter - Scott), Chuck Cooperstein WIP 610-AM early 1990's. Not only is this man a true radio original, but also he has no pretenses - something not usually found in celebrities. Author. 96.5 TDY. I didn't get there until 9:30 and by that time the meeting was over. Enroll in a bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university. Uncle Irv hasn't missed a payday in 50 years -- He, Dom. Steve Friedman AKA "Mr. Movie" - reviews movies Saturday nights from 10 pm to 1 am. (6-01) Updated 2003 - Presently working as a producer at Comedy Central's "Crank Yankers" in Hollywood. Her website has syndication information and a few pictures. Soon after he moved to L.A. with his wife. Gil Gross interviewIrv Homer - Weekdays from noon to 3 pm. Currently weekend traffic reporter on KYW 1060 AM plus Eagles traffic on WYSP FM. I feel bad for my people. Also WWDB..morning news with Paul W. Smith. Larry Steinhouse adds his unique perspective on todays financial world! (We made that up, too.) (Left to right) Dom Giordano, WPHT Talk Host Wally Kennedy, KYW News Anchor & former WCAU Talk Host "Evil Irv" Homer, Inside Story panelist & former WWDB Talk Host Howard Eskin, WIP Sports Talk Host & former TV sportscaster . NAB2022: Don't Blink. (updated summer 2001) Update Spring 2002. By Listeners, For Listeners This site is an archive for the sections listed below All old Philly Talk Radio content here is being moved to PhillyTalk.com Search for moved content on PhillyTalk.com Formerly on WPHT 1210 AM and WWDB 96.5 Visit his website for ordering info for voice impressions answering machine tapes. At 5 p.m., the counting stopped, and an era ended. It also owns country WXTU-FM (92.5) and religious WTEL-AM (860) in this market. Worked at WWDB-FM 96.5. WWDB is a daytimer radio station. "We're calling it 'Radio 96.5, the Point,'" Donahue said, "and over the next few weeks, we'll be adding new on-air personalities.". After her brother died in 1979 Dolly took over as full owner and GM. Ray Rossi Formerly on WYNY 107 in New York. Pat Croce One-time host on WIP. Johnny Goodtimes The Johnny Goodtimes Show on WURD AM 900 every Saturday at 11:00 a.m.. Was Quinn's last fill-in host while Dominic was away in Ireland shortly before his death in 1996. Several audio clips are on the Phil Valentine Archive Page. Worked with Phil Valentine and Ron Dobson. If they can crack the top 10 it would create that multiple-worth scenario, probably increasing the station worth by 25%. 4-5 pm Sunday through Friday. But that station has been a station with a tradition, a station that has seen over the years some terrific talk-show talents.". Dominic Quinn, Susan Bray, Paul W. Smith, Irv Homer and Bernie Herman were just a few of the great personalities who touched my life. The staff was called to a meeting and told the format was changing, they were all fired. Well, let me do the honors. And to Sid Mark, thanks for entertaining your fans, both young and old, for so long. Morning news at WDEL until July 20, 2001. But the decline of local media changed the face of Black Talk . After stints at several small suburban Philadelphia talk radio stations in the late 1960s and early 1970s, he joined WWDB-FM in Philadelphia, and hosted a talk show on current affairs from 1975 until 2000, when the station changed its format to music. He also hosts "Funky Friday," which airs from 5 p.m. to 7. . 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. If they do, I can assure you that my family and I will be listening. Starting in 1991, he appeared as a regular panelist on Inside Story, a news and public affairs show on Philadelphia's ABC affiliate, WPVI-TV. All About Howard Eskin Howard Eskin is SportsRadio 94 WIP's original sports talker. And it was difficult to figure out what the message was. 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. In 1976, NBC celebrated its 50th year (1926-1976) with the program "NBC Celebrates Its First Fabulous Fifty". WWDB is owned by Beasley, a major broadcasting company. If they could get SOME ratings, they could easily keep 8 million in profit. Air Time Saturday 12:00 PM-1:00 PM. Now in real estate in South Florida. 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. "Part of me is pleased. 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. 2007. The initial lineup of talk showhosts included Wynn. BRAY, billed as "The Saucy Aussie," worked in radio in her native AUSTRALIA before joining WHO in 1978, moving to PHILADELPHIA, where she briefly hosted at WCAU in 1981-82. Winder, who operates Delilah's Southern Cuisine and the new and humming Bluezette (246 Market), is a 1995 graduate of GE Small Business College. Art Mckeown "Art the Builder" - Longtime partner with Rick Degregorio in the long-running home repair and fix-it show. Update 2003 - after a stint as an anchor with Fox Sports Radio Network, now PD at WBNS (Sports Radio 1460) Columbus, OH. Prior to going to 'DB the first time, Dom Q had been at 'CAU for quite a while. Tried out talk radio hosting in Alabama with a show called Frankly Speaking--What women talk about when men arent around. Lives in Alabama. (5/28/02), John Stolnis Added June, 2001 - WWDB96.5 FM, fill-in host. Early Program Director, Talk and Car Show host, Video Rental Store pioneer. It offered the first serious competition to the AM news giant and bested the station in two news categories at Pennsylvania Associated Press News Awards Contest this year. 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. Metro's PD, Gordon Deal, was Ellery's newsman at WCTC in New Jersey. Unhappy people were cleaning out desks. Little do they know that they are killing a 45-year-old Philadelphia tradition - a tradition that can never be replaced. I knew going into radio 20 years ago that this kind of thing happens. He was 63. Unexpected Goals the only soccer talk in town! Now a Physician Assistant practicing in Rocky Mount, NC. 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. My guess is that Beasley decided that rather than continue to compete with CBS, it was better to get out.". That leaves out 43% of Liberals, 21% of Conservatives, 63% of the French, 98% of the Germans, 111% of the Polish. Tom MacDonald News. 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. (5/02). (ABC-Disney) (7-01). Because the show was taped, he did not take calls. Bernie McCain Formerly hosted overnights on WWDB in mid-1980s -- last heard on the radio in DC area? Dave Donahue, who is general manager at country music station WXTU, also owned by Beasley, will now also manage WWDB. Learn how and when to remove this template message, "1972 Presidential General Election Results", Talk Radio Personality Irv Homer Dies At 85, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Irv_Homer&oldid=1049983826, Television personalities from Philadelphia, United States Army Air Forces pilots of World War II, Articles needing additional references from October 2009, All articles needing additional references, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 15 October 2021, at 02:28. Promoted to program director in February of 2001. 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. Bill Campbell WIP 610-AM and KYW 1060-AM Sports, "The Dean", Mary Cantell Metro Traffic, weekends. It doesn't matter if it's 2020 or 2002 Stern is the G.O.A.T. . Brooke Daniels NJ101.5 middays and afternoons, 1990-93. Originally from Australia, she moved back there after WWDB stopped talk programming. Until WWDB-FM's debut, almost all American talk stations were found on AM radio. 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 a FACEBOOK post by her husband, ED DELONG. 2. They actually patronize the producer/hosts, enough for them to make a profit for and the station owner to make a profit. The show was removed from the station sometime around 2004. Mark Levin 5. Gary Hendler hosts The Clean and Sober Radio Show on WWDB in Philadelphia. But yesterday's change was total. ", Mark said he wishes Beasley well and noted that since his show is nationally syndicated, it will still be heard in 115 other cities and "you never know, it may rise again here. Add to that the audience is dying, the "crackpipe" money had to go away (at least weekdays 6a-7p) and they were left with no money, no ratings and a black hole, they panicked (keep in mind Phila is their biggest market, a big contributor towards cash flow) they were desperate to try ANYTHING. Financial update guy on KYW for a few years. Exxon isn't the only company that uses a double-cross. Now, due to demographic changes and competition for the MTV and VH-1 crowd, 96.5 as we know it will disappear. AM 1070 The Answer. Shore reports on WOGL FM, WPHT AM, et al. . "Radio requires constant relocation and I won't do that anymore." Hosts pay for their time on the air and may advertise their services or products during their programs. Jeff Katz - www.radiokatz.com WPHT, Brought in to fill in afternoons after the Sept. 11 attack, was hired on 10/01. I hope some other Philadelphia station will hire Sid Mark and broadcast his shows. Program Director/Production Manager at 1440 WNPV, Lansdale-Philadelphia. Perhaps it is a tribute to Sinatra that his voice wasn't silenced until two years after his death. Right after WWDB dropped talk and became 96.5 The Point, the Beasley Broadcast Group started running TV commercials touting its new sound, the hits of the '80s. AM 870 The Answer. Previously evening host on WWDB 96.5-FM and before that in many other markets including Texas & California. It began as a medical doctor purchasing an hour of time on longtime health and fitness guru Jim Corea's show on weekends, to tout that person's practice. ), John DiPrimio Co-founder of Citizens for Common Sense. The clues leading up to the format's demise were certainly evident for several years. Joel Gibbs Entertainment show ("Everything Entertainment") and talk host. Also filled in as needed for producers Rhonda Hibbler, Maureen "The Magnificent" Sears, John Rose, and Tim "Hammerhead" Hallorhan to produce for Dominic Quinn, Irv Homer, and Susan Bray. Jim Gearhardt WKXW NJ101.5-FM -- Host of the morning news and comment show. The law, real estate, healthcare your questions answered! Nowadays Dye has his own show, "Dave's World," an hour-long program of Dye's favorite tracks that begins at 11 a.m. on Sundays on WXPN. Previously on WWDB from fall 1996 through all of 1997. Howard Eskin WIP 610-AM -- Previously, TV Sportscaster, WMMR. Still heard occasionally on KYW As a freelance reporter for CBS Radio News, she is sometimes called on for live two-way discussions with the on-air talent. (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. 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. Plus 100,000 AM/FM radio stations featuring music, news, and local sports talk. It was all direct business and infomercials. Susan Bray Talk Show Host WWDB-Radio, Philadelphia. At 9 a.m., after the morning news-talk segment ended, an odd-sounding, rhythmless computerized female voice began counting down numbers from 7,000 to zero. Now resides in New York. 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. Copyright 2023 All Access Music Group All rights reserved. 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. . Valerie Knight Picture.Update 2016: Valerie Knight leaves WOGL, John Kobylt and Ken Chiampou Part of the John and Ken team (Ken Chiampou) NJ101.5 afternoons 1990-92. Philly radio host (real estate and money) and newspaper columnist 1960's.New York radio host and advice columnist from 1973 to 1993. I'm sorry that you forced the hand of your attorney general to appoint an independent counsel in the first place. In boxing it's known as a feint - a fake move in one direction to fool your opponent to set him up for a devastating attack. Bob Grant WOR 710-AM New York - Started in talk radio in the mid-70s. Regrettably, my request that the attorney general conduct the investigation or audit was declined, with the result being that the Barnes is without the $500,000 it could now use, as it appears to be broke. Another one of him at WRTI. Picture coming soon. ALL that audience (WCAU was beating 'DB 1989-90) comes to WWDB. 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. List is made up of a variety of people, including Kelly Osbourne, Khloe Kardashian, and Alexis Stewart. They hired Sid Mark to host an overnight jazz music show on the FM. [2] It became WTEL in 1930. with Rev Dr. Manuel Howard and 1st Lady Vanessa Howard, Mondays at 1. When I was doing a parody piece on local talk radio he allowed me to use some of his material and images. 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. late 60's at least. Some of the FM station's older personalities were moved to the AM station in an attempt to increase the FM's appeal in younger demographics without alienating older listeners. It is owned by the Beasley Broadcast Group and broadcasts mostly paid brokered programming. The station promised to bring listeners "the best of the '80s.". never equaled.". Schedule. The local ad business (even though the station was good at beating down doors) could not cover the nut. Sid Mark would have celebrated the 45th anniversary of his "Friday with Frank," Sunday with Sinatra shows this weekend. The format, known as the Point, has been successful in markets including Portland and Seattle, the Beasley Group statement said. 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. Russ Miller Formerly of WWDB 96.5-FM Real Estate and Your Estate. . Brian Carey Anchored morning drive news on WWDB from 1992 to 1994. In the 1972 U.S. presidential election, Homer was the vice presidential running mate to John Mahalchik on the America First party ticket. Maxine Schnall Hosted show on WCAU-AM in the early to mid-1980s, Scoot Formerly of WPHT 1020-AM in the afternoons. Bernie McCain, the WOL talk show host who for three decades was one of Washington's most popular figures in black radio, died Oct. 13 at Georgetown University Hospital. Anita broadcasts traffic for Shadow Traffic. Currently on Channel 57. I was one of those summarily told not to show up for work anymore. It operated with a jazz format that did not change when the call letters did. Mother, grandmother, storyteller, writer, published author, thanatologist, humourist and former Philadelphia radio show personality, Dr. Yvonne Kaye has been involved with people since 1951 in her native England. He used to be a kick-ass caller and went on to stations in Delco. (updated July 2001) As of 2010, Kirk has been the public relations point person - spokesperson - for the Philadelphia Housing Authority for several years. NOW (sorry if I am boring you) The 10 million was the absolute threshold!!!! After Bigby left the station in 2004 Neal served as interim PD and then Operations Manager. 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. Kevin Boyle Reporter/anchor at WWDB in the 90's, he worked the Sunday night anchor shift, after stints in Kentucky and Iowa. 94.5 WGTK The Answer. So the President wants an apology from congressional Republicans for his 1998 impeachment (Inquirer, Oct. 31). .Philadelphia's Soul Food Queen Delilah Winder is sitting pretty. Four 'PHT "intro" bumpers are in the Audio Vault. Chuck is now on 103.3 ESPN radio in Dallas / Ft. Worth. Tobi Schwartz-Cassell Newsperson at WWDB-FM from 1980-1997, and did a brief stint at WPEN-AM in the early 80s. Irv Homer is in his 70's and started on DB on St. Patty's Day in 1975. Previously WWDB News back to the mid 80's. Philadelphia was blessed with a lineup regarded in many broadcasting circles as the best in the nation. 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. Philadelphia city council. 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