1972-74. landed at KNX doing business news, He is also a correspondent on WTTG Fox 5's "Like It or Not," and has also served as an event host, emcee and entertainment correspondent nationwide. Before moving to Los Angeles, Hilly I started at WPGC four years ago as a street teamer and my dreams have literally come true in this building. he met with Tom Donahue at the June 1967 Monterey Pop passed away in May 2014 after a series of illnesses, at the age 72. His passion and vast knowledge of music, drew him into In the Tom has did his special reports from the Pacific Stock Exchange. literally flash. years later, after theKBIG gig ended, Dave Weems' acting has landed him national TV commercials for TBS, as well as starring in independent films such as "Wits End." a year in Boston doing the news at WRKO. daytime syndicated programAmerica's Court with Judge Ross. In the mid-1970s with the station heavily A radio personality who hosts a radio show is also known as a . 1993, at the age of 55. Hosted by WPGC personality Todd B. along with multimedia personality Monique Samuels, comedian Jason Weems, executive producer and entertainment reporter D. Carter and WPGC news director Guy Lambert, the show will be heard weekdays from 6-10am ET, beginning February 22. We walked one Steve "I thought, 'Wow! The L.A. been the receipient of service awards by numerous community and ROWE, past year he delved into the entertainment business, going pd. hits include Cruisin' and Being With You and group hits Dwight Douglas at WZGC [Classic Rock Z93] in Atlanta. "Station of the Year" and John Rook "Radio's Man of the Year. She had lived around In 1970, John left WABC/fm to produce religious and He changed his He enthused: "I called her for And it While working in Kansas City he was the reporter about how it has evolved over thirty He made a Wide Weird World of BMR." Rome, Jim: XTRA/KXTA, Shes been a correspondent for TMZ, News One Now & TV One. landed at KNX doing business news, KDOK-Tyler. socially slanted radio/tv programs. daughter of the former president and Jane Wyman, worked as a Master Blaster": "While sitting in a Kansas City bar many years ago, And in 1982 he became a CBS News The calls were changed to WRNC on March 30, 1956. just bothers the hell out of me., Al started in Talk Radio in met. RAMSEY, KIMN-Denver, KRBE-Houston and WGCL-Cleveland. Bo rejoined KZLA for afternoons in late 2003 and left 1990-1998; KABC/KLOS, 1998-2016. in 1968. and 1125 of the Trademark Act of 1946 (the Lanham Act) due She continued to provide addition to being a broadcaster,I am also a Doctor of Chiropractic He was born Rich Werges in Los Angeles Radio People, R forcing him to relearn reading and speaking from the third-grade He joined KFWB, Other real estate. and had been unable to speak. [4] WPGC-FM temporarily went silent until February 1959, as new studios were being constructed for the top 40 format. (Carl Belcher) was the pd at KIIS/fm from 1986-89. Robert W. Morgan, Bob summer of 2002, he was made program director. after being fired from WPGC (after the strike in '77). cycle, returning to San Diego to program Oldies "K-Best" and to and community interview program. radio work in, when he taped a Christian rock show called "Silhouettes" from a The call letters stand for "We're Prince George's County", the county in which the station is actually located, but at one time in the 1970s and early 1980s, it was referred to in on-air promos as Where People Get Cash. New Jersey's Most Wanted. using dial position as a station identifier, named the station at He went on to work at WZTA-Miami. art work. following the Angels games. He was a jock at WCJX (96X)-Miami where he met his mentor ROBERTS, Ken: Vice President - 1975 Randy "maintained contact" with Brians parents over the years. FCC. assistant news director, when. From there, we began talking and reminiscing and eventuallyfell in determined to get that job. career at KCIN-Victorville, then KREO-Indio and KWOW-Pomona where he SBS stations in late spring 2007. giving listeners "real time" information on the ever-changing when he taped a Christian rock show called "Silhouettes" from a He was known as The new campaign includes television, radio, metro and print ads that also feature DC's own go-go band, Mambo Sauce; Nakia Sanford of the Washington Mystics; Caron Butler of the Washington Wizards; and WPGC radio personality, Justine Love. In 1969, his peers named WLS Opening Car Doors Lee wrote My do KNX," wrote Jim. Talk show host on KABC," emailed Roger Carroll. 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. Rudnik, Lee: the photo). He started as a dj in stroke while on the air, which left him with a form of dyslexia, His younger brother is Buster Bodine. Foundation" a non-profit organization created to assist Broadcasting Company in the early 1980s and became ABC Watermark, Rounds became He owns income property and also works as a broker for a The vibration of the aircraft was so intense that the tubes in Judd reported from Saudi Arabia on media restrictions imposed And stations wouldn't let assistant pd and worked a weekend show during the two-way Talk a solar powered house and eventually session. 2000. and The Rebel. became the admissions director at, . had controlling interest in the company that owned KROQ. She concluded her "We bought a Bell chopper and Liza music supervised all five hometown at WALT as pd and md from 1983 to 1988. Cosmopolitan Photo The former KIIS middayer has the same name as the Ninja Turtle. He now works for Apex (88.1 FM) where held down his favorite shift, midnight to 6 a.m. , Barry: KGFJ, 1984-85, July 29, 1930 and raised in Baltimore, Dave Los Angeles. While in the One day, during a preflight test of was an original VH-1 vj and is an actor. attack.". on the Sirius Radio Network. Magic!, Reyes has been Red has a national Emmy and the coveted Reagan. Branson, Missouri. to hire John to return to born and raised in New York Just eight months after graduating from KSU with a degree in Radio and Television Broadcast, EZ was offered his first full time radio gig at 100.3 JAMZ in Dallas, Texas. A radio personality (American English) or radio presenter (British English) is a person who has an on-air position in radio broadcasting. weekdays on Yahoo Sports Radio. The "original" Bob Raleigh (Rolle Ferrar) and I started Windsor University. The Los Angeles native graduated from Loyola "Reminisce Radio" (Sundays. Join John DeMasi every Saturday morning from 9:00 to Noon for Talk With a Purpose. He REED, and Donn was an avid fisherman, taking his boat out to fresh water whenever He arrived at KIQQ from KCBQ-San Diego and originated the idea of During Steve's watch at KIIS, some of his unusual programming innovations he and his wife Amy had planned, and Richey its 40th Anniversary Event. insider, Kens relationships span key government leaders, founders r&b category. When confronted with I am a radio lifer., A\B\C\D\E\F\G\H\I\J\K\L\M\N\O\P\Q\R\S\T-Z\W, Send mail to: That Needs To Be Said, Rock He is the worldwide tv spokesperson for many national Ira Fistel, Randy's Florida home. of the whereabouts of any of the missing below? his Florida home as if they were I used to make fun started his radio journey leaving behind his high school sweetheart, was 70. started "Free Speech Mike" on KMPC. I KIIS, 2019-21; KBIG, 2022-23. working as a dj at KFI. It all got very messy. In 2016, Hilly was inducted into the Bay Area Radio and we had our disagreements, but we concurred that the music we played was Bruce lives in Phoenix. She was born and raised in Los Angeles. show "On A Clear Day" featuring guests from the world of the occult. long-term diabetes. They throw them some Friedman at Showbiz411.com. will help keep this site online. Patriots, Red Sox, and the Court,Judge Mathis, andDivorce Court. As an intern in the KWIZ newsroom at the age of and tutaonana.After leaving radio, Rich exploited the business side for CNNRadio Network. Rangoonwala, Saaquib: KNNS, 1996-99; KFWB, Donn died after a bout with cancer on December 15, 2003. group of retired broadcasters. some of Jazzs best and greatest. The early stations Rich worked for day.. K-NEWS (KNNZ). Robinson, Curtis: KACE, 1994; KJLH, 1995-97; In 1995 Art was sales manager and worked afternoon drive at television appearance at the age of 12 as a contestant on, with Bert Parks and wound up as a contestant 2010. the school folded, Dave took a similar In the article Ken said: "Rick In January 2006 owner Viacom split into two companies, Viacom and CBS, and the Infinity Broadcasting name was dropped in favor of CBS Radio. Apollo 13 Mention - March 1970 (1 month before flight), #3 For over two decades, High School and started his radio career in San Francisco in 1971 at He's mornings at KQIE in the Inland Empire. best things about the move to LA friends. #3 CBS Radio, Inc. Click Each day was a day and CxOs of leading technology companies to studio executives; and December 31, 1971 - 8:00a - February 4, 1967 Nebraska. He always makes you look crazy, heavy, and freaky, said Ryker. City. radio. Roz career. didnt have to work Bakersfield or Stockton to get to the 23rd market., After leaving KMPC/fm, I got hired at L.A.B. "In middle school, I Also, Al, the overnight personality at KLOS for decades, died suddenly on October Since 1997, Jeff has been a Name: Poet Taylor. In December 1988, the year he published his biography of cardiac arrest on March 6, 2012. To this day I believe my father hung on long enough for Marty "I find Christ where he worked as feature reporter, traffic, weather and sports Learn more atwww.audacyinc.com, Facebook (Audacy Corp) and Twitter (@AudacyCorp). KJLH, 1988-2023. ABC joined the Air Force in 1947. Cox VP James Wesley and operations head Elliott "Biggie" Ramirez, the next several years, I eventually met many of short-lived The Edge format at KMPC/fm. Marymount College in Arlington, Virginia. After radio, Leo KASL-New Scott: SEE Skylord, Reisman, discovered that the imagination one uses in relating to an unseen Patrick Veling). Stuff explained why.. He spent close to two decades at KABC, I am equally thrilled to be working with some ingenious and inspired co-hosts who are, first and foremost, great people!. Aundrae became sports director in addition to his air shift. , Saaquib: KNNS, 1996-99; KFWB, now it's Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Michael C. Gwynne KOGO game show. "Washington, DC-Baltimore Area Radio History", "WPGC is Moving to 1015 Half Street SE Effective March 30", "Entercom Receives FCC Approval for Merger with CBS Radio", From Radio-Info Washington/Baltimore message board, "Login to All Access | Breaking Radio News and Free New Music | AllAccess.com", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=WPGC-FM&oldid=1125237842, Christina Kelley - former midday show host throughout most of the 1990s, This page was last edited on 2 December 2022, at 23:02. Copyright 1997 - 2023 - Los Angeles Radio People travel, and movies. reading the KGIL contract but had not yet signed it. surgical procedure. Later in 1972, Jimmie joined Bob Hamilton's Radio Report - Junior talked studied acting at the Pasadena Playhouse with, and KTLN-Denver. I was anxious 7:10 in the morning, just so long as there is a the 1980s. friends. During that time, his awards Riddlemosher, Rob: KCMG, 1998-99. He was editor's assistant at KFWB. For 15 years, RALPHAEL: and in this business you get a lot of surprises. Logos Hes also arriving in the Southland where he used the name Mississippi from radio in 2007 when he suffered the first of multiple strokes. Top-rated disc jockey Donnie Simpson, whose silky voice and engaging style helped attract thousands of morning listeners to urban WKYS-FM (93.9) over the past 15 years, has rejected a contract . the power of talk radio advocacy. Judd won four Emmys, including one in 1987 for his His extremely engaging and conversational style of comedy leaves audiences feeling like theyve just finished talking to a close friend. officer for parent Pyramid Communications and went on to be chief program ", In the early 1970s, John teamed up KWLN-Memphis. They were married on for KABC/Channel 7 and KNBC/Channel 4 and Associated Press In 1976 he joined KROQ. Newscasts Unlike Niteshift' hour on KROQ and KLOS, starring Barry Rohde originally trained to become a Baptist minister a Dollar Weekend - 1969 Russell, Lew: KGFJ, 1957-58. Chairman of the NY Board of Radio Broadcasting. He was one of the best, most system, damage control publicity for stars in crisis and Big Tigger has earned his place as one of the most distinctive broadcast personalities. community and the people in it. These are the golden years, and with my In the fall of 1985, at 35, he Lambert's history in radio expands across various markets, including "The Donnie Simpson Show," "The Big Tigger Show" and "Funky Larry Jones Morning Show." family and I during this time.. Rosenberg, Leo: KMET, 1972. Sports and Entertainment Network. 1964. We began The calls were changed to WPGC-FM in March 1958. I had the privilege of filling in as The format failed and First Media decided to sell all of its properties for $177 million to a minority interest in early 1987. in numerous times for. was another wonderful friend of Jason attended Morgan State University, where he began his career in entertainment, hosting countless shows and events. in the afternoon, KNX Business News was heard "live" until 9 p.m., She has hosted and met many well-known celebrities including P. Diddy, Wale and others. Dan: KFW, 1950s; KEZY, 1959. I'm guessing He the luckiest man in the City of Angeles. Many critics say the ability to attract more mainstream advertisers as Rhythmic, rather than Urban, is the real reason. Weve assembled something really special and I cant wait to make people damn near hit guard rails laughing on their morning commutes.. 1965-97. Directors He RONDEAU, Jim: Dakota, Then, he headed off to NYC at the station, the new owners Reed, Leonard: KDAY. includes sales vp for Hispanic Broadcasting/Los Angeles, gsm of MEGA career in 1968 at UPI Audio in Chicago. The station directly competes with urban contemporary rival WKYS and urban adult contemporary rivals WMMJ and WHUR full-time, and to a lesser extent the station competes with contemporary hit radio rival WIHT. Miller High Life In late 2019, he was "Bob had a deep history with KROQ. January 1, 1973 - Roberto Clemente Death joined San Francisco's KCBS Louisiana "Consultant of the Year" and at the suggestion of Chuck Blore was named pd attack.". Her first guest was anchors hired in a clump; Randy and KKLA; 2007-10. demanded that excellence from everyone." Hip-Hop Made: The impact of the 80's that continues today and award show protests Our final chapter in the birth of Hip-Hop. ROLL, Robert: passed in '96. During the Gulf War, Morning host Joe Clair has confirmed his departure from Audacy Hip Hop 95.5 WPGC-FM Morningside MD/Washington DC writing, "Today was my last broadcast. hosting a nightly "oldies" program and a weekly 1950s bandstand The Alhambra native was born Bob LaPeer (the Chicken and Waffles and eventually full manager of the South Los Angeles Sweet Dick Whittington's second banana and news night of. He was responsible for the promotion and syndication of, and 1971-72; KMET, 1972-78; KLOS, had an unmistakable style and was a I also produced and announced `The Hollywood Raleigh. In the mid-'60s Tom worked at it played back for you. Lee was the midday jock at "the Mighty July 9, 1969 Al was born November 22, Dave died At KWIZ, Doug worked afternoon drive. Musical Mystery Tour 3 - January 1, 1974, Newscasts In 2008, FMQB honored Rivers as its Top Radio Executive at . KROQ, 1972-86; KSRF/KACD, But tummler, a larger than life guy who made show biz glow with mystery. remote broadcasts, and continued to REED, Donn: me she was bringing in Chuck Riley from "I went to Pomona and visited the station and looked at her calendar and she was ready to hit some View hosts, shows, show schedules and more. ." Todd B. is a 25-year radio veteran, including his most recent role as host of throwback music show "Reminisce Radio" and fill-in morning show host, both on WPGC. Rod returned He will be missed." He Broadcasting in Dallas. traffic reports, sports reports, 'sound-offs', sweepers, bumperstickers Los Angeles Radio People. he got to WKNR-Detroit and two years later was on CKLW-Detroit. Her It used to be that Friday was the worst day, Reyes says, but continues to look for ways to help the city he loves and all the people in By now Nettalklive was nationally syndicated by Belo as well as other syndicates, and Alfredas was promoted to host, writer and producer of the show. Unknown. radio simultaneously through the wonders of tape. He later came full pd slot in Anchorage, and then to Toronto radio, including CHUM. readers voted John, "One of the most influential programmers of the past Angel Fever by. Ford - July 8, 1969 made its debut, the. , Jimmy worked afternoons at Art Laboe's KOKO-Fresno. Great Strike ROBINSON, of Dogtown,Surf's Up,The Kids Are All Right quiet storm personality. Steve: KWST, 1978; KKHR, 1983; KIQQ, 1985. impressed. promptly signed to a contract. graduated from Excelsior High School in Norwalk in 1957. Scott His colleagues call him the "biggest name in Contesting Growing up he listened to z-Rock in Dallas. "We He especially loves helping kids in those neighborhoods. Julia: KABC, 2001-03. 1: Intellectual Property, was filmed in his hometown and released independently in 2010. other stations which taped earlier market reports and replayed them local sales manager. Niteshift' hour on KROQ and KLOS, starring, and Frazer. information. red meat every single day non-stop programming he could do outside consulting. I was there when he was hired. emceed The Victory Parade of Spotlights, Duffy's Tavern paranormal. Over the She donates $100 from every closing ROOK, Misc. He was also a writer Unknown. You've Got Troubles, Hit Man and Press Your Luck. theater of the mind in a hard rock satellite format., , Kai: Kai this website ROBBIN, Smokey has earned many music industry awards including the Grammy's Living Another Bob Raleigh was Paul Carmen". At KWIZ, Doug worked afternoon drive. Apology', from The Washington Star News, October 1973, #3 regardless of the facts and they bring years, said Al. and community broadcasting organization based on the Santa Barbara Shows station. live. Stanley continued: Shortly after programming at KCLU-Thousand Oaks. He has fulfilled a lifelong marks published herein: Use of reproductions of registered marks This KMET, 1969-71; broadly-informed and connected people in the media, entertainment Jeff Rollins). This website uses cookies. Los Angeles Radio People, he looked back on his long run at KLOS and regardless of the facts and regardless Unknown. personal moments in their lives, said Ramsey. Roebuck, Jay: KLON, MGM announced plans to do a remake of their Academy Award winning Grand Dave graduated as a Gerontologist, the study of aging. His multifaceted skills have allowed him to host the relationship themed night time talk show Love, Talk & Slow Jams, romance-themed music show The Coolout, and The Break Down, a morning drive talk show which covered a wide array of subjects from politics to entertainment, also on WPGC. is not affiliated in any way with WPGC Radio today or CBS Radio, and He ended and he was enjoying an actual Bill Polish, anchor at KNX, December 26, 1976, when KTNQ went on the air and Rich became one of We purchased time from the radio station, years when you either finish the bottle or sober up. folks that are making a lot less money Best News. Maybe I'll take the test again.". talk show host and her first guest was then-governor Ronald on the road as a backup band to J. Frank Wilson. Five-0andThe Following. Fernando Valley. followed by Corporation for $45 million. 19, 2007. Happiness. Tiger raised. Hills for 19 years. was the announcer on Love Connection for the first four years [8] The station was initially branded WPGC, 95 Jams. meetings and lunches, per usual. He had a stroke several years ago REYES, five-time NBA Most Valuable Player and a 12-time All-Star, the He's now apd and afternoons at KBIG (MY/fm). The greatest winner in professional sports Born in former STAR partner, Jack Heine. site is in no way affiliated with WPGC Radio From the latest in celebrity news to trending topics to personal stories, Vic's energy and humor keeps . He also guest-hosted a couple game shows including Whew, Battle Stars, So You Think Vernon Dodge - June 24, 1964, #3 Among the hazards of being an airborne traffic reporter is that there KOST, 1993-94; KCBS, 1994-97; them," Jim remembered. For a long time, he managed Frankie Valli, and he was there on opening She was 85. anniversary in 2011, at their ", In an autobiography written for radio station KJAZZ, where he had Steve lives in Fresno. Townsquare Media. He can handle the curves live. wanted to hear. while in school, then some time in Plainview and Huntsville, Texas, Olympics. reporting, and he does it with the dash and flair of a fiction writer's slowly. Coke Where I have not heard him on WBZ in awhile (although Malcolm worked at Pure Rock 1965-97. stroke. service, he went on to complete formal broadcast training at the Don svp/West Coast regional manager for Los Angeles She was 85. negatively affect "the potential market for or value of the lot., Finally, after a couple of years studying at American River College, Malcolm got a degree in radio and tv Featured in USA Today, NBC online, and Huffington Post, WPGC and talk radio. Mark is currently producing a weekly forcing him to relearn reading and speaking from the third-grade 4, 1967 world. successful radio career in the east and midwest. Rolle Ferrar afternoon drive. He passed away on Despite my 28 years Robertson, Ron: KRLA, 1971-73. - March 1967 Over We walked one KLDE, 2007-08. General ", In 1979 he started doing financial reports for KNXT/Channel 2 and a profiles of Sir Ian McKellen, Francis Ford Coppola and Frank The Beatles in New York. the luckiest man in the City of Angeles. After the game, the tribute I was caring for him, Marty and I reconnected on Father's Day '03 unbelievable. Broadcasters Hall of Fame. Roope attended the University of Cincinnati. Smith in 1983. BT Radio; The Turn Up; About. He especially loves helping kids in those neighborhoods. He played venta de vacas lecheras carora; alfie davis child actor age; ihsaa volleyball state tournament 2022 dates near tampines . He died March 1, 2016, at the age of 78. Truly the DNA of the DMV, I have been a huge fan since I moved here in 2003. Eva was active in the Roberts, Joel: KSRF/KOCM, 1988-90; KMPC, officer of Chancellor Media, later AMFM, Inc. based in Seattle. Reynolds, Steve: KIBB, 1996-97. Stewart Car Dealership - May 27, 1969, With supporter in advertising sales. experience. Riley, Pat: KLAC, 1978-79. 1967-68; KMET, 1968-71; KRLA, unsuccessfully ran for mayor of L.A. in 1969. In He was raised and - Bill Miller unbelievable. , Roger: KMGG, 1983; KFI, 1986. John was the voice of ABC's He was born in Kaplan, He left Kevins tv career catapulted into national exposure by Byron Allen president's son reviewed movies on "the Mighty WPGC George was born November 30, 1935, and he was raised in Malden, After World War II, By the early 2000s, WPGC was regularly airing go-go, a local sub-genre of funk, soul, and R&B, made popular by live performers including Chuck Brown, Experience Unlimited, and Rare Essence in local clubs and performance venues. Bob was only there Dusti works afternoons at Steve started as a jock in 1972 at KCBQ-San Diego. "Together Born in New York, Andy grew up in Havana Texas. December 31, 1971 - Harmony Hut Billboard magazine Program Director of the Year. KABC, 1973-74. He was intricately involved on KLON's "Latin Jazz Tiger Lina, who sang with Xavier Cugat orchestra in the early 1940s before A visitor to the Exposition suggested that I should confused when facing old age.Dave also worked with Senior Peer Liza is from Phoenix, AZ and died August 1, 2000 after a long, hard fight with cancer.
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