Mark Daniels (submitted 10/01) WFIL - Station's local talk/news/commentary show for over 5 years. -- Died 2/25/1998 - Head of the Philadelphia real estate firm, Bernard C. Meltzer & Associates. Previously on Star 104.5 as morning co-host with Nancy Glass. Prior to going to 'DB the first time, Dom Q had been at 'CAU for quite a while. Frank X. Feller WWDB.1980s? Larry Bowa Hosted sports show on WWDB on weekends during baseball off-season in the late 1970s. Notable Former On-air Staff Susan Barnett - anchor (1999-2003); now at KYW in Philadelphia. At the time, the FCC normally did not allow common ownership of clear channel stations with overlapping nighttime coverage. Joseph Miller, 37, broke down in tears as he told the court that he not only lost his wife but also his best friend. recent picture (2001) promo card from WWDB. picture (added March 2005). [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. Brandon Cottom is a security specialist and Pennsylvania resident who is competing on the 44th edition of the show "Survivor.". Thumbnail pic from around 1998 updated 3/02 - Anchoring News and Talk duty at WEEU 830-AM - Weekends music DJ on 95.7. Picture of Mike at the Super Bowl. For the last decade, the Lindback Foundation has been recognizing the best Philadelphia School District teachers. Previously on KYW. The Westinghouse station was first licensed on November 15, 1921, as Chicago's first broadcasting outlet, with the randomly assigned call letters of KYW. 4-5 pm Sunday through Friday. Feel free to submit information for those that are, or were, on the air and those behind the scenes using the contact us page. Pat Farnack Former morning news co-host on WWDB (with Gil Gross and then Earl Bailey) when that station was doing Newstalk. "Big Daddy" Graham - www.bigdaddygraham.com WIP 610-AM - Overnights. Callahan says this winter has been especially rough and more snow days meant subtracting days from the spring break and from days built in toward the end of the school year. He will be sadly missed. (added 9/01). Kevin Boyle Reporter/anchor at WWDB in the 90's, he worked the Sunday night anchor shift, after stints in Kentucky and Iowa. Neil Larrimore WWDB 96.5 FM talk radio. Her journalistic repute and endearing personality helped her secure a national televised appearance. His misadventures appealed to almost everyone. Formerly of WWDB 96.5-FM, mid days in the 80's for a couple of years. Westinghouse fought a long legal battle, attempting to keep KYW operating as a clear channel station on 1020 in Chicago. Diane Kridland Program Director 1210-AM WPHT, JC Lamkin Community relations/Tech education radio host on WNWR 1540 AM [2-3 pm as of Feb. 07]: Host of a dynamic radio show that is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pa called "Technically Speaking". One full-power station simulcasts the programming of KYW: KYW programming is also available via a simulcast on the HD2 subchannel of sister station 94.1 WIP-FM. 6:30 pm - CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell (WCBS-TV simulcast) (6/06), Ira Mellman Worked at WCAU twice and WFIL.- news with George Michael. The Philadelphia school district says asbestos was detected in the West Oak Lane High school after a routine inspection. The station was designed to serve a dual purpose, of providing an agricultural service, and for testing the practicality of using shortwave transmitters to link together radio networks, with KFKX receiving much of its programming by shortwave from KDKA in Pittsburgh. Previously at WNPV, 1440 AM Lansdale, PA. (7/06). Detours are now diverting traffic from I-295 northbound to Route 130. 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]. 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. He then went on to replace Howard Stern after Stern was "fired" from WNBC and now does overnights on WOR. Denise Nakano is being promoted to midday anchor and Jay Scott Smith to afternoon anchor. . Michelle Durham will continue in her role as afternoon anchor. Les Kinsolving WCBM 680-AM, Baltimore. Resides (as of 2002) in New York City with his wife. Patti Burns - anchor/reporter (1974-1997); died in 2001. Updated Feb 10, 2020. That being said, here are 25 that we won't ever forget, in no particular order. In 1923, Westinghouse established a station, KFKX in Hastings, Nebraska, located near the center of the country. Went on to syndication with Roberta Gale (Westwood One, 1993-94), then to KSDO San Diego, WIOD Miami, WINZ Miami. A lengthy investigation was launched. Afternoon anchor Ian Bush will move to morning co-anchor, joining Carol. Also did some radio at WTMR. Kimberly Adams joined NBC as a correspondent and fill-in host for real life, a cutting-edge newsmagazine show. (Added/Updated 11/2003 by P.M.S). Starting Nov. 15, Siafa Lewis will anchor Eyewitness News at 4PM with Natasha Brown. KYW-TV - News Operation - News Team - Current On-air Staff Current On-air Staff Anchors Susan Barnett - weeknights at 5, 6, 10 (on WPSG) and 11 p.m. Natasha Brown - weekend evenings Pat Ciarrocchi - Talk Philly co-host Anne Marie Green - Sunday mornings Chris May - weeknights at 5, 6, 10 (on WPSG) and 11 p.m. Nikazy, who serves as midday anchor and hosts KYW's "Reporters Roundup," has been with Hosted a weekly 2-hour talk show on WRTI in the early '90s. This is a developing story. His first gig in radio was as a WIP Sports radio intern in May 2009, working on a variety of shows most notably, Angelo Cataldi and The Morning Team. (04), 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. Thumbnail picture. Also worked at WINS in NYWTOP in Washington, CBS Radio in NY, etc. Passed away the same day his show was to start on WPEN of a heart attack. As KYW Newsradio broadens its reach on crystal-clear 103.9 FM, we are happy to expand the roles of these outstanding journalists, said David Yadgaroff, Senior Vice President and Market Manager, Entercom Philadelphia. GoGoMag.com & TVHeads.com are not . Upon its completion KYW became a sister station to its long-time rival, CBS-owned WGMP (1210 AM, now WPHT). His daily comedy bit called "Congo Curt" featured a well- intended, but highly inept jungle explorer. Died suddenly of a heart attack in December 2004. 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. Worked at WINS in NY and WTOP in Washington, CBS Radio in NY and more. The emergency funds added to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are coming to an end Wednesday. For the first time in its 55-year history, KYW Newsradio (1060-AM) will be simulcast on the FM dial after parent company Entercom Communications Corp. completed a station swap with Silver Spring,. [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. Owns a wine and spirits shop in Jersey. Jay Sorenson See "Jay and Hilarie" above - Archived Audio Page with pictures, Allen David Stein Picture - Came on NJ101.5 as overnight host Sunday through Thursday nights starting at 11 pm until 4 am. KYW Newsradio 1060 has jettisoned the signature teletype sound that accompanied its AM radio broadcasts in Philadelphia for decades. 3:30 pm - Michael Wallace and Steve Scott. Now can be heard on WOL Radio in Washington, DC on 1340 AM (1pm-4pm, Monday-Friday), and on XM (added 12/01). KYW-TV | Annex | Fandom It consistently clocked a late-arriving all-news rival, WCAU-AM, which eventually gave up the format. Sid Mark Popular music host of the long-running Sunday with Sinatra Show WWDB then WPHT. Jack McKinney Former WCAU-AM and CBS national syndicated talk radio personality, and former Philadelphia Daily News Columnist. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. [23], On February 13, NBC changed KYW's call letters in Philadelphia to WRCV (for the RCA-Victor record label). (1pm to 5pm). Ellery has mostly retired from radio. Tom Robinson "The Nighthawk" -- did the 2 am to 6 am shift on WMMR around '80 or '81. Lance Venta is Owner and Publisher of RadioInsight.com. Mixup", "Directory of U.S. Commercial FM Stations", "Westinghouse buys WPTZ (TV) for record $8.5 million", "NBC, WBC trade properties in Cleveland, Philadelphia", "NBC-Westinghouse swap approved; FCC stirs Justice Dept. He replaced Ira Melman who did a mostly news show. Patriot Polling is a non-partisan organization that uses a third-party cold-calling system to survey voters across the nation. CLEVELAND, Ohio Cleveland TV stations have boasted their fair share of iconic personalities through the years. (2-07), Mike Rossi WIP 610-AM. Replaced by Paul W. Smith then hired away by 'CAU. [21], In June 1955 Westinghouse agreed to trade KYW and WPTZ to NBC in exchange for NBC's Cleveland properties, WTAM-AM-FM and WNBK television; Westinghouse also received $3 million in cash compensation. Frank Rizzo and Harry Gross at DB, Gil Gross Archive Page | Interview with Gil Gross WWDB 96.5-FM -- 1999-2000, brought in to anchor news then moved to the 9-noon slot for talk until DB ceased on 11/06/00 - updated 10/01 - Left the Philly area for mornings in LA for Clear Channel, KLAC, Rich Gunning -https://www.richgunning.com/ 2004-present: Traffic reporter with Metro Networks, on KYW News Radio 1060. Ultimately KenCrest West Director Josie Jones hopes these seniors will return one day and run their own classroom. (7/06), Mike Missanelli WIP 610-AM - mikemissanelli.com. John Brown Website (offline) | Parody (archived on the old site) -- Metro Traffic John is remembered as the very popular traffic guy while Phil Valentine was on the air in 96-97. KYW Newsradio is the nation's second all-news station, debuting the ground-breaking format in September of 1965. This website uses cookies. Famous for not wearing socks on the job. In 1929, KYW's transmitter was moved from the top of Chicago's Congress Hotel to west suburban Bloomingdale Township. As WPTZ-TV (1932-1953) The channel 3 . Careers & Job Opportunities | Audacy Inc. - External [36] The Westinghouse trio of all-news stations made numerous contributions to developing the all-news format. Deceased. Was Quinn's last fill-in host while Dominic was away in Ireland shortly before his death in 1996. Philabundance, in conjunction with 70 area faith-based organizations from Montgomery, Bucks and Camden counties, joined 1,500 volunteers packing up those goods for Easter dinners. Republican candidate for Illinois Senate 1972. KYW anchors and reporters were seen on morning television delivering the news. Mary Mason WHAT 1340-AM. Previously on WMMR's Morning Zoo with DeBella; Kiss 100 with Mike and Sue; overnight news on the former WFLN FM and more. Local guy. KYW Newsradio's programming is also available via a simulcast on sister station 103.9 WPHI-FM and the HD2 subchannel of sister station 94.1 WIP-FM.[2]. Back to WIP in 2006. Lives in Ft. Lauderdale with his 14-year-old son as of (Last Update 10/2003). Worked with Phil Valentine and Ron Dobson. Left 'DB in 1990 for a promotion director position at Philadelphia Magazine; later served as director of media relations and sports information at Philadelphia University. Being able to make people laugh at a drop of a hat was no easy task. A listener remembers when John Lennon died everyone was calling in and tuned to his show on 'MMR. Updated by "Janky" 5/2004 - Hired with legendary talk host Jonathon Brandmeir to do a morning show on KCBS. Started off doing the 5-minute news read on CH 48 (WKBS) before it went off the air in the late '80s. Howard Eskin WIP 610-AM -- Previously, TV Sportscaster, WMMR. In 1988 requested CBS management to approve adding Rush Limbaugh. People Index - PhillyTalk Moved to 860-AM on November 13, 2004. ${paramValue} on Audacy: Listen to Free Radio Online | Music, Sports, News, Podcasts Kids and young adults who struggle with climate anxiety can perceive they have no future or that humanity is doomed. Special thanks to all those that contribute updates and new information. 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. Known as "Uncle Bernie," the New York City radio host. KYW is a commercial AM radio station licensed to serve Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (1999) then Portland AM 620 KDBZ (2000) (last updated 6-01), Fred Sherman WPEN 950-AM Money Show. DJ on Jammin' Gold 95.7-FM, filled in on WIP and WOGL 98.1-FM. The English language may hold a more disagreeable combination of words than The doctor will see you now. I am willing to concede something to the phrase Have you anything to say before the current is turned on?Robert Benchley (18891945), Comcast Sports Net New England - On-air Staff -, Susan Barnett - weeknights at 5, 6, 10 (on. He even mentioned it on his show.Art Bell's bumper music Chase by Giorgio Moroder | Art Bell's bumper 'theme song' The Moody Blues, Ride My See-Saw. Named by Newsweek magazine as "the most celebrated radio host in New York" in 1979. Former QVC host. Tom Marr WCBM 680-AM, Baltimore. I am grateful for this opportunity and Im looking forward to being a part of this new era at KYW Newsradio, said Smith. (Links have to be restored, moving files), Go to Broadcast Pioneers for a more extensive list of all radio legends. Deceased. As of summer 2001, she is an afternoon drive news anchor on WCBS. Shortly after that Dom Q. returned to 'DB weekends. WZZD, Rich Levin "PC Talk" Website trimmed its BBS, archives and software and now has podcasts and blog. The Flyers traded Zac MacEwen for Lemieux and a fifth-round draft pick. (Updated 2003)2022:Gifford hosts the podcastWhen Life Gives You Parkinsonswhich details his journey with the disease as a guy in his mid-40s with a family and a career. (last updated 7/01), George Michaels Washington, D.C. television / local NBC station, channel 4. NEXT WEBINAR! She is an Edward R. Murrow and multi-Emmy Award-winning journalist, as well as an active member of and previous National Board Representative of the Asian American Journalists Association. Hosted a talk show there then dabbled in theater and played small parts in a number of movies and a few TV shows. Examiner Pratt's recommendation concluded that KYW's willingness to move to Philadelphia was the best possible outcome. It is one of the oldest continuously operating radio stations in the United States, originating in Chicago before moving to Philadelphia in 1934. David Rimmer WWDB Program Director from 1990-1995. Clark on Digital City AOL or AOL keyword = Clark, Jeff Deminski Partnered with Bill Doyle on NJ101.5 afternoons, 1993-1999. Brian Carey Anchored morning drive news on WWDB from 1992 to 1994. 25 memorable DJs and radio personalities from Philadelphia's past Chuck Darrow South Jersey Courier Post columnist. Greg Tantum WCAU 1210-AM -- 1988 to 1990 (Program Director). KYW Newsradio employees: Engel, Cheung, Kurtz, Johanson However most KYW histories follow the path of the call letters, and refer to KYW moving from Philadelphia to Cleveland in 1956, then returning to Philadelphia nine years later.[26]. (11/02)Updated 1/1/2014: Via his Niece Dianne Morris, Sad to announce that Ken James Moore passed away in his sleep on Dec. 26, 2013. Fran Sorin WPHT - The Gutsy Gardener - Saturdays 6 to 8 am.(5/02). Shortly after, 'CAU was blown up by CBS, became WOGL-AM and simulcast the FM with no programming of its own. Won Associated Press Award for Best Newscast in PA in 2004, successfully sued CBS, retired now and living in Vegas and Florida. PhillyTalk.com site contributor. Heard most recently on WIP 610-AM. Research shows most youth are "extremely worried" about climate change. House Republican leaders maintain Zabel should resign. Austin DuttonStarted on WBUX then WPHT and WPEN. Lost to John Anderson. (Added/Updated - 11/2003 by P.M.S. The law bans specific traffic stops for minor violations like having a tail light out. KYW (1060 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station licensed to serve Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Based on its responsibilities as an NBC-owned outlet, WRCV carried all of NBC's network programming, such as the weekend Monitor magazine-style program. Still in the Philly area. The effect of the Trump tax cut has led to some fierce political debate, particularly in states like New Jersey. Mayor Kenney says city funding helps make arts more accessible to more people and he'd like to do more. Steve Martorano Worked at WPHT with Amy Kaplan (1 pm to 5 pm), at WPHT with Debra Luray and later on by himself in the early morning shift. Ten microphones were installed across the Chicago Civic Auditorium stage, with equipment for switching between them as needed. Paul Perrello Picture -- Metro Traffic/News. KYW broadcasts an all-news format and is branded as KYW . Gerry Kosinski Did fill-in work at WWDB while Matt Zucker was the P.D. Fans of the Italian stallion can tune in to see all six "Rocky" movies streaming on a loop, all day, every day. This wasn't quiet the exclusive as we expected, "We didn't know that KYW would be coming so we contacted K Pie W News Pizzadough," Wachs explained. Thumbnail picture of Early Bailey from 2000. 2 pm - Michael Wallace. Wally Kennedy Anchor/Radio-TV personality in Philly. Sizemore suffered a brain aneurysm in his home on February 18. Bill Bircher Host of "The Trading Post" show on WCAU 1210 in the late 60s Update - 12/03 by Judge Gerry Kosinski -- He also did a morning stint at WCAU & was best known for his "Tell-a-Phoney" contest where he would give you $ 12.10 if you answered the phone "Hello". John McNulty WNWR 1540-AM. The U.S. Fire Administration reports only 5% of the country's career firefighters are women. Danielle Wiggins anchors the 4:30 a.m. half hour and the Saturday edition of the GO! Author. 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. Jay Scott Smith will move parttime to afternoon anchor, while former WCAU-TV anchor Denise Nakano takes middays. Change Your Work, Change Your Wealth, Change Your Life IN REAL TIME. All changes are effective November 23. More pictures of Rollye are on the Rollye James Archive Page, Jay and Hilarie - Archived Audio of Jay on WNBC with pictures Jay Sorenson and Hilarie Barsky. Daryl has one daughter and has lived in Philadelphia most of his life. Died 5/31/1996. [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. After the close of the opera season, KYW installed a studio in the Commonwealth Edison building, and began producing additional programming. Also WWDB..morning news with Paul W. Smith. (Added/Updated 11/2003 by P.M.S). [37] That station, under its original WCAU call letters, had attempted during the late 1970s to compete with KYW with all-news programming. Steve Nikazy, longtime anchor and reporter at Entercom news KYW Philadelphia (1060), will retire June 28. 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. Rod Carson Metro Networks - KYW traffic. Kimberly Adams KYW At KYW news radio 1060, Adams works as an anchor, host, and reporter. Died suddenly May 4th 2002 at his home in Northeast Philadelphia. Moved to WKRK (Live! Bernie McCain Formerly hosted overnights on WWDB in mid-1980s -- last heard on the radio in DC area? A new report indicates that industrial pollution is on the rise across the country, and the Keystone State is one of the worst offenders. NBC had to receive a waiver for the swap because KYW and NBC Radio's New York City flagship, WRCA (now WFAN) were both clear channel stations. -- picture with an unidentified woman at a WWDB event. Neal Newman WIP 2000-2004, Assistant PD under Tom Bigby. Previously on KYW. The change coincided with KYW radio's move from the CBS Broadcast Center (which continues to house KYW-TV) to 2400 Market Street, along with Entercom's other Philadelphia radio stations and its corporate headquarters. Every job fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect through Tuesday morning for much of the Lehigh Valley and northern New Jersey. Jeff Katz - www.radiokatz.com WPHT, Brought in to fill in afternoons after the Sept. 11 attack, was hired on 10/01. New data shows Philadelphia's Driving Equality Law is helping to take more weapons off the streets. [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. He also was a host on two cable TV shows. The new format was part of Westinghouse's decision to put all-news formats on its large market AM stations. He was nominated again for Mayor but died before the election of a heart attack on July 16, 1991. Worked with Dom Giordano as a team doing the morning show while the station prepped for its morning news show. Assistant PD. The TSA says local police and bomb technicians are examining the bag and its contents. Beasley Reece - sports director; weeknights at 6, 10 (on WPSG) and 11 p.m. Lesley Van Arsdall - sports anchor; weekend evenings. KYW Newsradio reporter Karin Phillips dies Co-owner WBCB 1490-AM. It became one of the first radio stations in the country to switch to an all-news radio format. (5/02). ", Schools to Pay $25,000 in Deal for FM Rights,. Grace Blazer Started at WPHT 1210-AM in 1996. (6-01) Updated 2003 - Presently working as a producer at Comedy Central's "Crank Yankers" in Hollywood. Originally from Australia, she moved back there after WWDB stopped talk programming. Susan Bray Formerly of WWDB. Her website has syndication information and a few pictures. He formerly worked for the Inquirer and was on the popular Prism show, "Great Sports Debate." Reveal contacts of top KYW Newsradio managers and employees. Steve Bryant WCOJ West Chester. Did a bit of fill-in on WIP and WGMP while in Philly going to school at Hahnemann University. Early Program Director, Talk and Car Show host, Video Rental Store pioneer. Won for Best Radio News Documentary for "Witness To Change" on KYW Newsradio Following the Civil Unrest in Philadelphia on May 30 & 31, 2020. The Flyers are well out of the playoff race and will be sellers leading into Friday's deadline. 'DB also picked up Harry Gross from 'CAU (and Frank Ford?) 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. 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. 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. Jay Scott Smith is an award-winning multimedia journalist who joined KYW Newsradio as a part-time anchor in 2019 after stints at media outlets in Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Detroit. Paul Kirchner Hosts money talk show on WWDB 860-AM in Philadelphia since 200. Philadelphia city council. Relatives of 29 people who gave the gift of life stood up as the names of their loved ones were read. Priscilla Fox Express/Shadow Broadcast Services. AOL Digital City columnist. KDKA-TV - On-air Staff - Notable Former On-air Staff - LiquiSearch Jason S. Smith - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (Mike Thompson was hired to be Tony's producer Mike stayed in radio and later became PD for WWDB.) The show is expected to bring in hundreds of thousands of people to the city. KYW Newsradio elevates Denise Nakano to midday anchor and Jay Scott Smith to afternoon anchor. With a good radio receiver, its nighttime signal can be heard in much of the Eastern United States and Eastern Canada, however, it restricts its signal towards the Southwest United States to protect XECPAE-AM in Mexico City, which shares Class A status on AM 1060. KYW-TV - News Operation - News Team - Current On-air Staff Wynn Moore Long time host on WWDB since the beginning. Dick Bolger Formerly on WFPG - 1450-AM in Atlantic City until station change in 2000.