Also worked at WINS in NYWTOP in Washington, CBS Radio in NY, etc. E-Mail is css1 @ comcast.net. AOL Digital City columnist. Don't be surprised when you turn on your radio and hear Glenn "Hurricane" Schwartz offering a weather report. Sheryl Ann Kennedy Metro News. (then) Morning anchor at WBAL, Baltimore. PhillyTalk.com site contributor. KYW has long been a leader in the Philadelphia radio market, although its audience had naturally reduced due to the decline of AM as a whole.
KYW Newsradio Inducts Three New Members Into Its Hall of Fame The emergency funds added to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are coming to an end Wednesday. 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. Previously WWDB News back to the mid 80's.
List of 49 KYW Newsradio Employees - SignalHire The moves come as morning co-anchor Brandon Brooks retires. Dave Uram is an American Reporter reporting morning news on KYW News radio. Franny Rizzo Son of the former Mayor. ${paramValue} on Audacy: Listen to Free Radio Online | Music, Sports, News, Podcasts ), Joe Chiodo News reports. I have a soft spot for Art. The Westinghouse station was first licensed on November 15, 1921, as Chicago's first broadcasting outlet, with the randomly assigned call letters of KYW. Chuck is now on 103.3 ESPN radio in Dallas / Ft. Worth. KYW Newsradio 1060 has revamped its on-air lineup as it prepares to begin simulcasting on the FM dial later this month. The bridge opened to vehicle traffic later Friday morning after an hours-long closure. KYW not only was an all-news pioneer, it also . The Philadelphia school district says asbestos was detected in the West Oak Lane High school after a routine inspection. [25] The Westinghouse-NBC station swap, and its subsequent reversal nine years later, resulted in two alternate ways to recount KYW's history. Beloved KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Karin Phillips passed away suddenly on Tuesday after a brief illness. Worked with Frank Rizzo and did fill-in work for Herman, Ford, Marr, Culmer, and Quinn. PECO is providing real-life experience for young people interested in working in energy. KYW Newsradio 1060 is saying goodbye to CBS3 and beginning a new content partnership with NBC10 and Telemundo62 that will bring Schwartz and other NBC personalities to the radio station's listeners. A new report indicates that industrial pollution is on the rise across the country, and the Keystone State is one of the worst offenders. KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia will be adding an FM signal on November 23, and on Thursday Entercom announced the station has revamped its lineup of news anchors. Clark on Digital City AOL or AOL keyword = Clark, Jeff Deminski Partnered with Bill Doyle on NJ101.5 afternoons, 1993-1999. He went on to become the President of the 76ers basketball team and then the owner. 4-5 pm Sunday through Friday. Thumbnail picture of Early Bailey from 2000.
KYW Newsradio employees: Engel, Cheung, Kurtz, Johanson [4] At first, it was jointly operated by Westinghouse and Commonwealth Edison, with Westinghouse later taking over as sole operator. All changes are effective November 23. Other jobs in Philly; Anchor, Co-Producer Inside Story 2002-2004 - Anchor, Co-Producer Sunday Live 1999-2004 - Host, Co-Producer Philly After Midnight 1997-2001. "Not entirely by choice", says the former talker. (last updated 7/01), George Michaels Washington, D.C. television / local NBC station, channel 4. An update to that security scare at University Park Airport in State College. [34] Newscaster Steve Porter read the first newscast, which had been edited by Fred B. Walters, the former Harrisburg bureau chief and eventual Executive Editor. Watch CBS News KYW Newsradio 1060 An Unusual Community Springs Up From Philadelphia's Opioid Epidemic The city's opioid epidemic claimed 1,200 lives to overdoses in 2017, and it's created a new. [37] That station, under its original WCAU call letters, had attempted during the late 1970s to compete with KYW with all-news programming. (Earl replaced Gil Gross who moved to 9-12) Previously news anchor and weekend classic rock DJ on WMMR. Philly radio host (real estate and money) and newspaper columnist 1960's.New York radio host and advice columnist from 1973 to 1993. Ken James Overnights on WWDB during the mid to late 80s - brother of Wynn Moore - favorite line to unresponsive callers."Earth calling Mars!" Previously long term on KYW Newsradio. Had a liver transplant after leaving the station to work for the Philadelphia Gas Works. Jack McKinney Former WCAU-AM and CBS national syndicated talk radio personality, and former Philadelphia Daily News Columnist. 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. Picture. Mayor of Philadelphia, Pa., 1972-80. in D.C. and also wrote speeches. (Update by Michele M - September 2002) - Judi had a pretty illustrious career before 101.5. 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. Morning news at WDEL until July 20, 2001. All changes are effective November 23. The television station became KYW-TV at this point.[33]. Les Kinsolving WCBM 680-AM, Baltimore. The new format was part of Westinghouse's decision to put all-news formats on its large market AM stations. 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. Pinball whizzes were competing for trophies, prizes and a chance to qualify for the Pennsylvania State Championship. Came in from Dayton. Also WWDB..morning news with Paul W. Smith. 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. A lengthy investigation was launched. Died suddenly of a heart attack in December 2004. Famous for not wearing socks on the job. Please note: This page is primarily for local talk radio people. Craig Carton WIP mid-1990s, (returned part-time for 1999 only). These were the days when some stations would give away $ if you answered your phone with "the phrase that pays." Brandon Cottom is a security specialist and Pennsylvania resident who is competing on the 44th edition of the show "Survivor.". NJ 101.5, WPHT 1210 AM (10 am to 1 pm), WWDB 96.5, Now on in Dallas Ft. Worth. [35] A third conversion was made three years later at another Westinghouse-owned station, KFWB in Los Angeles. There, he coverers gun violence, major city, and federal court cases, and criminal justice reform in Philadelphia. 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. Police say it happened around 11 p.m. on North Clinton Avenue in Trenton. She or he must be practiced and comfortable with conversational, compelling broadcast news . 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.
Siafa Lewis Joins KYW Philadelphia As Anchor - TV News Check Dr. Jim Corea Archive page -- Health and Fitness. A qualified candidate must be news-savvy, full of fresh and relatable story ideas, willing to jump into the anchor chair at a moment's notice. ", Bernie McCain Formerly on WWDB 96.5 FM. (6-01) Updated 2003 - Presently working as a producer at Comedy Central's "Crank Yankers" in Hollywood. Works in the Delaware Valley in a radio-related company. Previously evening host on WWDB 96.5-FM and before that in many other markets including Texas & California. In November 2017, CBS Radio merged with Entercom, which is based in Philadelphia. KYW Newsradio reporters talk daily with experts and leaders in science, politics, business, and public health -- to make sense of the news and unravel the real reasons why a story matters. The hard-throwing Phillies prospect's fastball touched 99 mph in his spring training debut Wednesday. Philadelphia breaking news from KYW-TV - CBS Philadelphia Watch CBS News News CBS News Philadelphia: Local News, Weather & More Latest Stories National Weather Service confirms tornado. [30] That proposed station swap was held up for nearly four years until the FCC issued a final decision in August 1964. As WPTZ-TV (1932-1953) The channel 3 . KYW's unusual history includes its call sign of only three letters, beginning with a K, rare for a station in the Eastern United States. (2001) Also works for Metro Networks doing news and traffic (KYW traffic / WPHT news) Previously news dept. He formerly worked for the Inquirer and was on the popular Prism show, "Great Sports Debate." 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. He was mostly a DJ but a listener who sent this in remembers him interviewing Rock stars like John Lennon. Morning news at WDEL until July 20, 2001. Ian, Jay, and Denise bring invaluable experience and insight that will help Philadelphias most-trusted news team serve our region at this critical time and beyond.. 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. Currently the New Director of all of the Clear Channel Radio stations in Washington DC and morning news anchor on Clear Channel's WBIGBig 100 in DC. Early Program Director, Talk and Car Show host, Video Rental Store pioneer. Harry Hurley | picture Formerly on WFPG - 1450-AM in Atlantic City. Covered the war in Vietnam for NBC News 69-70. In 1923, Westinghouse established a station, KFKX in Hastings, Nebraska, located near the center of the country. In 1927 the project was abandoned, although it was announced that the KFKX programming was being consolidated with KYW. Detours are now diverting traffic from I-295 northbound to Route 130. (Added/Updated 11/2003 by P.M.S). "Big Daddy" Graham - www.bigdaddygraham.com WIP 610-AM - Overnights. WRCV adopted a big band format featuring swing music popular during the pre-rock era. (5/02) As of 2006-2007 time slot is weekdays 7-11 pm. Glitch affects some Nissan Rogues and Rogue Sports; company says no crashes have been reported.
| Audacy 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. 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. Ultimately KenCrest West Director Josie Jones hopes these seniors will return one day and run their own classroom. Bill Burns - anchor (1953-1989); died in 1997. (Added/Updated 11/2003 by P.M.S). Steve Friedman passed away. 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. Deceased. The Flyers traded Zac MacEwen for Lemieux and a fifth-round draft pick. Ira Mellman Worked at WCAU twicealso WFIL..news with George Michael. In the records of the FCC, the station in Philadelphia on 1060kHz merely underwent two call letter and ownership changes, taking place in 1956 and 1965. This page is where we index as many local talk radio people as possible and list any related on-site and off-site content such as photos, audio clips, and more. The announcement comes as Apple tries to claw its way back to dominance in the classroom. Updated Feb 10, 2020. Fans of the Italian stallion can tune in to see all six "Rocky" movies streaming on a loop, all day, every day. The show is expected to bring in hundreds of thousands of people to the city. In Cambodia during the 1970 CIA sponsored "coup". (Added/Updated - 11/2003 by P.M.S.). Jim Gearhardt WKXW NJ101.5-FM -- Host of the morning news and comment show. Bernie McCain Formerly hosted overnights on WWDB in mid-1980s -- last heard on the radio in DC area? He is a winner of two Best Sports Feature awards and a Best Newscast honor from the Associated Press, and is a past Vice President of Broadcast for the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists. [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. (2-07), Mike Rossi WIP 610-AM. Steve Ross Talk show host at both WWDB & WCAU pulled double duty each Saturday - working 6-10 a.m., then returning at midnight, for yet another go 'round. A relay transmitter, KYWA, was set up in late 1928, although it was no longer needed by the spring of 1930. Westinghouse now controlled two stations in addition to KYW in the Chicago area: KFKX and WEBH. Joan Jones Voice over / Commercials / WPHT news -- most recently heard doing fill-in work December 2008 for the Wall Street Journal radio hour. (At the time WWDB 96.5FM was all talk radio with an AM drive news show) Worked in Washington as an Associated Press correspondent/editor/supervisor/anchor. [40][41][42][43], KYW radio ended its longtime partnership with KYW-TV on February 10, 2020, and began broadcasting traffic, news, and weather information from NBC-owned WCAU (channel 10). Previously on KYW. Previously long-time WWDB news reporter. Former Kiss-100 morning man. Diane Raymond Program Director also hosted mid-days (12:25-2 pm) on 'DB in the late 80s after Mary Mason left. In March 2007, the studios moved one half-block to 400 Market Street in Center City Philadelphia, which allowed for the construction of the National Museum of American Jewish History. "I hope to return to the Senate later this month," the retiring senator said in a statement. Democrat nominee for Congress for NW Illinois 1968. March 30, 2023
WCBS Newsradio 880 Program Schedule - TV and Radio Schedules Wikia (Thumbnail pics, Peter - Scott), Chuck Cooperstein WIP 610-AM early 1990's. 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]. [24] At the same time, Westinghouse changed the call letters of its new Cleveland station from WTAM to KYW. Credited with the following quote - "A conservative is a liberal who was mugged the night before." Customers who go to the drive-thru restaurant Wednesday can get a free donut with the purchase of any beverage. Frank X. Feller WWDB.1980s? Lives in Ft. Lauderdale with his 14-year-old son as of (Last Update 10/2003). Steve Bryant WCOJ West Chester. Currently weekend traffic reporter on KYW 1060 AM plus Eagles traffic on WYSP FM. Marty Moss-Coane 91-FM WHYY - Public / Non-commercial radio. (Mike Thompson was hired to be Tony's producer Mike stayed in radio and later became PD for WWDB.) In 1995, Westinghouse Electric announced its purchase of CBS. John DeBella - www.jdbshow.com - Archived Audio Clips (Sweepers 1998) Previously on WPHT 1210-AM, afternoons. Formerly of WWDB 96.5-FM, mid days in the 80's for a couple of years. Was on wwdb in the early '80s as a news anchor/director. The city's opioid epidemic claimed 1,200 lives to overdoses in 2017, and it's created a new phenomenon of encampments under several railroad bridges in Kensington. Won for Best Radio News Documentary for "Witness To Change" on KYW Newsradio Following the Civil Unrest in Philadelphia on May 30 & 31, 2020. While on WPHT the team was split (Jay was released) and Hilarie continued the show for several months until she went to Metro. 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. Westinghouse had been a founding partner of RCA, NBC's original parent company. Tyrone T. Dancy Host & Producer of the Veterans hour Radio program, aired the first Saturday of each month on WDAS-am 1480 From 6-7 pm. (KH, 10/06, updated 3/07). Had a show on 1210-AM when it was WCAU. Also worked part-time for Greater Media's Talker in Middlesex, WCTC. While you wait to be served, you might just get to hear a tune by Mr. A. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.Bible: Hebrew Psalms, 23:4. The move made KYW the easternmost U.S. radio station with a call sign beginning with "K". Dick Bolger Formerly on WFPG - 1450-AM in Atlantic City until station change in 2000. 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". 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. Clark Deleon Former Inky columnist (page 2 section b) - As of winter 2000, daily columnist for the Metro. Building 21 Philadelphia is temporarily shut down. Tom Marr WCBM 680-AM, Baltimore. This email address is being protected from spambots. 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. Weeknights 6p-1a since January 2010.1994-2010: Asst. Originally from Australia, she moved back there after WWDB stopped talk programming. Westinghouse fought a long legal battle, attempting to keep KYW operating as a clear channel station on 1020 in Chicago. Author. He did a live call-in thing overnight. KYW Newsradio 1060 has jettisoned the signature teletype sound that accompanied its AM radio broadcasts in Philadelphia for decades. KYW is a 50,000watt Class A clear channel station.
Steve Nikazy | People Moves | insideradio.com Since 1992, popular Los Angeles talk hosts at KFI (1992-99, 2001-present) and KABC 1999-2000. The station's signal is restricted towards the Northeast United States to protect the signal of WEPN in New York City, which is different 50,000watt station that is only one frequency away at AM 1050. Went to NJ101.5 in early summer of 2002 as part of Carton and Rossi, shown here at right. It broadcasts an all-news radio format and is branded as "KYW Newsradio". TV/RADIO | MORE: KYW-TV News Anchors and Reporters Coverage: Philadelphia Affiliation: CBS: Alycia Lane KYW-TV Anchor * Jericka Duncan KYW-TV Reporter * No longer with Network. Before that he hosted at WSB in Atlanta from 1976 to 1978 WRNG in Atlanta from 1978 to 1981 On WCAU he hosted The Wally Kennedy Show from 1981 to 1984. Previously on WWDB from fall 1996 through all of 1997. Moved to WKRK (Live!
KYW Newsradio In Depth on Apple Podcasts Russ Miller Formerly of WWDB 96.5-FM Real Estate and Your Estate. Bush will succeed longtime morning co-anchor Brandon Brooks, who is retiring. Ahead of its simulcast on 103.9 FM on November 23, KYW elevates Denise Nakano (pictured) to midday anchor and Jay Scott Smith to afternoon anchor. Several audio clips are on the Phil Valentine Archive Page. (5/02). Wally Kennedy Anchor/Radio-TV personality in Philly. Worked with Phil Valentine and Ron Dobson. In November 1920, the Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company established its first broadcasting station, KDKA, located at its plant in East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to promote the sales of its radio receivers. Was Quinn's last fill-in host while Dominic was away in Ireland shortly before his death in 1996. KYW serves as the flagship station of Audacy, Inc. KYW's studios are co-located within Audacy's corporate headquarters in Center City Philadelphia and its transmitter and two-tower directional antenna array are located in Lafayette Hill. Fans are encouraged to hold onto their tickets for the rescheduled date. Peter Cook and Scott Manning. Picture (6-01), Sol Weinstein overnights? 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. 3:30 pm - Michael Wallace and Steve Scott. Still in the Philly area. After the close of the opera season, KYW installed a studio in the Commonwealth Edison building, and began producing additional programming. Jim Walsh News reporter and fill-in host on WDEL -- email, various stations. Mickey Charles Hosted gambling/sports talk show on WCAU in the late 1970s, Ken Chiampou Part of the John (John Kobylt) and Ken team NJ101.5 afternoons 1990-92. Before 'ILM, a freelancer at WDAS in Philly (updated July 2001), Pat Winters Used to do traffic for WWDB, middays (6-01). Reports contributed to CBS are also sometimes aired by KYW, a CBS affiliate. Hosted a weekly 2-hour talk show on WRTI in the early '90s.
KYW Newsradio 1060 Listen Live - Philadelphia, United States | Online Current afternoon anchor Ian Bush will transition to morning drive as co-anchor with Carol MacKenzie. recent picture (2001) promo card from WWDB. Five months earlier the company had converted WINS in New York City from a Top 40 format to all-news. Joseph Miller, 37, broke down in tears as he told the court that he not only lost his wife but also his best friend. Reggie Bryant WHAT 1340-AM. 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. -- picture with an unidentified woman at a WWDB event. Yikes Inc., a collaborativetech company, is looking to be a pioneering vehicle for diversity in a male dominated industry of web design and coding. Previously at WWDB where he had his own show including "The Saturday Night Shootout" and co-hosted afternoons with Susan Bray. GoGoMag.com & TVHeads.com are not . He then went on to replace Howard Stern after Stern was "fired" from WNBC and now does overnights on WOR. Became Phillies manager. (Added/Updated - 11/2003 by P.M.S. The U.S. Fire Administration reports only 5% of the country's career firefighters are women. It became one of the first radio stations in the country to switch to an all-news radio format. Metro's PD, Gordon Deal, was Ellery's newsman at WCTC in New Jersey. Neal Newman WIP 2000-2004, Assistant PD under Tom Bigby. Don Cannon - anchor/reporter (1999-2008) Bill Currie - sports reporter (1971-1985), died February 11, 2008 The effort failed, with WCAU switching to a talk format after a three-year effort. (last updated 9-01) Picture, Donna Francavilla -Picture News, producer at WWDB 1981 then went to KYW in 1982 as desk assistant & production assistant. Stay with CBS News Philadelphia for updates. Mark Abrams retired as a reporter and anchor for 1060 KYW /103.9 WPHI Philadelphia last week after 24 years at the station. He replaced Ira Melman who did a mostly news show. Various issues and concerns are discussed regarding veterans, their dependents, and survivors. He will be sadly missed. 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. Relatives of 29 people who gave the gift of life stood up as the names of their loved ones were read. Started in talk radio on WWDB in the late '70s or early '80s. (1999) then Portland AM 620 KDBZ (2000) (last updated 6-01), Fred Sherman WPEN 950-AM Money Show. 'DB also picked up Harry Gross from 'CAU (and Frank Ford?) Daryl Gale Daryl Gale, WURD 900 AM talk radio host with Rotan Lee on Friday mornings from 7:00-10:00. KYW's signal on the new frequency experienced difficulties in covering the entire city of Chicago. Bush joined KYW Newsradio in 2002 and has served as the stations afternoon anchor since 2019. Cathy Donnelly Formerly on NJ101.5.
Ellen Kolodziej - Freelance Reporter/Fox 29 Philadelphia - LinkedIn He also was a host on two cable TV shows. Voice of the Eagles broadcasts. Previously Producer on WIP 610-AM.