Philadelphia breaking news from KYW-TV - CBS Philadelphia Bob Grant WOR 710-AM New York - Started in talk radio in the mid-70s. Author. Since 1998, writer and Editor of the News-Talk-Sports department at AllAccess.com, based in the Los Angeles area. ${paramValue} on Audacy: Listen to Free Radio Online | Music, Sports, News, Podcasts Died suddenly of a heart attack in December 2004. Bill Campbell WIP 610-AM and KYW 1060-AM Sports, "The Dean", Mary Cantell Metro Traffic, weekends. (last updated 7/01), George Michaels Washington, D.C. television / local NBC station, channel 4. Notable Former On-air Staff Susan Barnett - anchor (1999-2003); now at KYW in Philadelphia. The show was removed from the station sometime around 2004. 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. Went to California to be a writer for the "Man Show." I am grateful for this opportunity and Im looking forward to being a part of this new era at KYW Newsradio, said Smith. A familiar sound in Philadelphia radio vanished from the. [37] That station, under its original WCAU call letters, had attempted during the late 1970s to compete with KYW with all-news programming. Died suddenly May 4th 2002 at his home in Northeast Philadelphia. KYW is currently one of three "K" stations in Pennsylvania on the AM band, in addition to KDKA and, "Comparison of New and Old Rate Schedules of NBC. Glen Macnow picture 2006 WIP - Glen has been a mid-day host on WIP since 1993. Bernie Herman Picture -- Formerly of WWDB (joined 1980) WCAU and Channel 48, now retired living in Iowa playing with his grandkids. In 1942, KYW added an FM station at 45.7 megacycles, W57PH. 3:30 pm - Michael Wallace and Steve Scott. Westinghouse fought a long legal battle, attempting to keep KYW operating as a clear channel station on 1020 in Chicago. 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. Currently on Channel 57. The Philadelphia school district says asbestos was detected in the West Oak Lane High school after a routine inspection. Bernie McCain Formerly hosted overnights on WWDB in mid-1980s -- last heard on the radio in DC area? Deceased. Kirk Dorn Kirk worked at KYW until he moved to WWDB to head up its morning news programming until Nov. 2000. KYW Newsradio 1060 launching partnership with NBC10, Telemundo62 Founded Sports Physical Therapists in 1984 and sold that in 1993. (12/02), Dominic Quinn Program Director for WWDB then mornings on 'DB from the late '70s till late '80s. Previously at WWDB where he had his own show including "The Saturday Night Shootout" and co-hosted afternoons with Susan Bray. Now in real estate in South Florida. . Program Manager & PM Drive Host WWDB-FM Philadelphia 1981-85. In 1929, KYW's transmitter was moved from the top of Chicago's Congress Hotel to west suburban Bloomingdale Township. Before 'ILM, a freelancer at WDAS in Philly (updated July 2001), Pat Winters Used to do traffic for WWDB, middays (6-01). 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. Back to WIP in 2006. Grace Blazer Started at WPHT 1210-AM in 1996. Originally from Australia, she moved back there after WWDB stopped talk programming. In 1927 the project was abandoned, although it was announced that the KFKX programming was being consolidated with KYW. In 1972, KYW moved to new studios in Independence Mall East, at Fifth and Market streets, where it would remain for the next 35 years. 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. ", "Special Programs Mark Opening of New KYW Studios. That being said, here are 25 that we won't ever forget, in no particular order. [31] RKO General initially contested the FCC's decision, but soon gave up its efforts and bowed out of the competition. KYW Newsradio (1060 AM) is moving Denise Nakano to midday anchor and Jay Scott Smith to afternoon anchor. Sizemore was hospitalized in critical condition on Feb. 18 after suffering a stroke and brain aneurysm. KYW-TV took advantage of the radio station's popularity by incorporating a version of KYW's musical sounder into its news themes from 1991 to 2003. Beloved KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Karin Phillips passed away suddenly on Tuesday after a brief illness. Change Your Work, Change Your Wealth, Change Your Life IN REAL TIME. (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. This is a return home for Lewis who was born in West Germany but raised in South Jersey. 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. Previously Producer on WIP 610-AM. Patti Burns - anchor/reporter (1974-1997); died in 2001. (then) Morning anchor at WBAL, Baltimore. Services are expected to resume at 12:01 p.m. Fans are encouraged to hold onto their tickets for the rescheduled date. KYW not only was an all-news pioneer, it also . Could only get the OK to put Rush on weekends and un-named corporate types insisted they preview the shows and edit out any content too controversial. Starting Nov. 15, Siafa Lewis will anchor Eyewitness News at 4PM with Natasha Brown. Please note: This page is primarily for local talk radio people. Merrill Reese WWDB in the early days. The list of legendary Philadelphia radio personalities and disc jockeys is a long one. The show is expected to bring in hundreds of thousands of people to the city. Brooke Daniels NJ101.5 middays and afternoons, 1990-93. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Les Kinsolving WCBM 680-AM, Baltimore. Tom MacDonald News. [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. Clark Deleon Former Inky columnist (page 2 section b) - As of winter 2000, daily columnist for the Metro. KYW-TV (channel 3) is a television station in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, serving as the market's CBS outlet. 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". Vicki VenturiniNews Anchor for Paul W. Smith & worked with him & John Brown in 1994,1995. This is a developing story. 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. ), Joe Chiodo News reports. It's called the pothole killer. 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. It also wanted to start a station in Chicago. This initial station proved successful, so in 1921 the company developed plans to set up additional stations in major population centers, including WJZ in Newark, New Jersey (now WABC in New York City), and WBZ, originally in Springfield, Massachusetts, and now in Boston. Financial update guy on KYW for a few years. WZZD, Rich Levin "PC Talk" Website trimmed its BBS, archives and software and now has podcasts and blog. Paul W. returned home to Michigan (grew up in Monroe) and started at WJR (replacing the legendary J. P. McCarthy) on July 1, 1996 -- (added 5-01) Paul W. Smith Archive page. Shore reports on WOGL FM, WPHT AM, et al. KYW-TV - News Operation - News Team - Current On-air Staff After the close of the opera season, KYW installed a studio in the Commonwealth Edison building, and began producing additional programming. Laura came back to the air with the popular "The Sunlight Lounge" (Standards and more) on WSNI 104.5-FM in March 2004. Wally Kennedy Anchor/Radio-TV personality in Philly. Went on to syndication with Roberta Gale (Westwood One, 1993-94), then to KSDO San Diego, WIOD Miami, WINZ Miami. 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. Joseph Miller, 37, broke down in tears as he told the court that he not only lost his wife but also his best friend. Still in the Philly area. Known to people on this website as instrumental in helping with the Faulkner Block Party in June 2000. 4-5 pm Sunday through Friday. Joey Reynolds Joey Reynolds was a Philly radio guy. Had a liver transplant after leaving the station to work for the Philadelphia Gas Works. Michael Smerconish - website | e-mail | picture 1994 | archive page WPHT 1210-AM (January 1998 to November 2001, left for half a year then returned) Started on WWDB 96.5-FM on Weekends around 1991 (6-01) Moved to mornings Year? Current afternoon anchor Ian Bush will transition to serve as morning co-anchor with Carol MacKenzie. Howard Eskin WIP 610-AM -- Previously, TV Sportscaster, WMMR. While on WPHT the team was split (Jay was released) and Hilarie continued the show for several months until she went to Metro. Previously long term on KYW Newsradio. Patterson says he wants to get situated, get a job, and take care of his family. Tom Bigby Program Director of WIP 610-AM, previously pulled double duty at PD of WPHT. Previously reported for WWDB. 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. Four 'PHT "intro" bumpers are in the Audio Vault. (updated July 2001) As of 2010, Kirk has been the public relations point person - spokesperson - for the Philadelphia Housing Authority for several years. Bill Burns - anchor (1953-1989); died in 1997. Rod Carson Metro Networks - KYW traffic. more KYW Newsradio In Depth Audacy News Nikazy, who serves as midday anchor and hosts KYW's "Reporters Roundup," has been with In 1923, Westinghouse established a station, KFKX in Hastings, Nebraska, located near the center of the country. Works in the Delaware Valley in a radio-related company. Previously on KYW. [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. KYW-TV shares a studio facility with its sister station WPSG (channel 57, Philadelphia's CW affiliate) just north of Center City Philadelphia, and its transmitter is located in the Roxborough section of Philadelphia. Westinghouse had been a founding partner of RCA, NBC's original parent company. 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. Chapter 7: KYW-Cleveland Signs Off - KYW Radio Joan Jones Voice over / Commercials / WPHT news -- most recently heard doing fill-in work December 2008 for the Wall Street Journal radio hour. Previously on WMMR's Morning Zoo with DeBella; Kiss 100 with Mike and Sue; overnight news on the former WFLN FM and more. KYW-AM (Philadelphia, PA): Contact Information, Journalists, and Entercom Announces Revamped On-Air Lineup for KYW Philly - RADIO ONLINE Police say it happened around 11 p.m. on North Clinton Avenue in Trenton. Retired. KYW Newsradio reshuffles its anchor lineup as it prepares for FM Also aired once a week the Kids Corner show, WXPN. Reports contributed to CBS are also sometimes aired by KYW, a CBS affiliate. Philly radio host (real estate and money) and newspaper columnist 1960's.New York radio host and advice columnist from 1973 to 1993. After Bigby left the station in 2004 Neal served as interim PD and then Operations Manager. (Links have to be restored, moving files), Go to Broadcast Pioneers for a more extensive list of all radio legends. KYW is a commercial AM radio station licensed to serve Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She has been working with the station since January 2015. Some of Art Bell's show clips can be found here. (4/04), Bernard Meltzer WPEN? 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. Ultimately KenCrest West Director Josie Jones hopes these seniors will return one day and run their own classroom. Copyright 2022 RadioInsight / RadioBB Networks. 25 memorable DJs and radio personalities from Philadelphia's past Credited with the following quote - "A conservative is a liberal who was mugged the night before." Pictures of News Anchors and Reporters. he has been working with co-host Anthony Gargano since early 2000. Ellery has mostly retired from radio. John Ziegler WWDB - started 2,1,1999. KYW's weather coverage is changing. Will that help ratings? - Inquirer.com Shortly after, 'CAU was blown up by CBS, became WOGL-AM and simulcast the FM with no programming of its own. KYW (AM) - Wikipedia Precipitation from a strong storm system will be light through the afternoon, but evening heavy rain will develop in the evening. 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. 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. Neil Larrimore WWDB 96.5 FM talk radio. Became Phillies manager. Bush will succeed longtime morning co-anchor Brandon Brooks, who is retiring. The bridge and road are being closed to allow open movement and space for a new fender replacement project. (11/02). 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. (Update by Michele M - September 2002) - Judi had a pretty illustrious career before 101.5. Had a thing about Warren Zevon KLOS, 1980-81; KMPC/KEDG, 1988-90; KSCA, 1993-96; KMPC, 1993-96; KLSX/KRLA, 1997-2001. Industry: AM radio station. Update 2003 - after a stint as an anchor with Fox Sports Radio Network, now PD at WBNS (Sports Radio 1460) Columbus, OH. Hurricane Harbor opens for the season on May 20. Edward R. Murrow Award (Radio) 2021 (Added/Updated 11/2003 by P.M.S). 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. (6-01), Mike Vagnoni WNWR 1540 AM -- WBCB 1490 AM -- Out on the Town. Brian Carey Anchored morning drive news on WWDB from 1992 to 1994. 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. A listener remembers when John Lennon died everyone was calling in and tuned to his show on 'MMR. Formerly on WWDB, News. Diane Raymond Program Director also hosted mid-days (12:25-2 pm) on 'DB in the late 80s after Mary Mason left. Picture. Max Baer was the lone Democratic state Supreme Court justice who dissented on the ruling to impose new Congressional boundaries. (Updated 2004), Frank L. Rizzo Frank Lazarro Rizzo (1920-1991) -- also known as "The Big Bambino" - Born in Philadelphia on October 23, 1920. As WPTZ-TV (1932-1953) The channel 3 . Came in from Dayton. 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. Current afternoon anchor Ian Bush will transition to serve as morning co-anchor with Carol MacKenzie. The bridge opened to vehicle traffic later Friday morning after an hours-long closure. It consistently clocked a late-arriving all-news rival, WCAU-AM, which eventually gave up the format. Now a Physician Assistant practicing in Rocky Mount, NC. (Added/Updated 11/2003 by P.M.S). Pictures of KYW-TV News Anchors and Reporters Tobi Schwartz-Cassell Newsperson at WWDB-FM from 1980-1997, and did a brief stint at WPEN-AM in the early 80s. Clark on Digital City AOL or AOL keyword = Clark, Jeff Deminski Partnered with Bill Doyle on NJ101.5 afternoons, 1993-1999. 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. Allan has a long history in radio including his own syndicated sports show covering the Yankees and Mets. | Audacy KYW is a 50,000watt Class A clear channel station. Started afternoons on NJ101.5 with Craig Carton in July 2002. Ahead of its historic simulcast on 103.9 FM on November 23, KYW Newsradio elevates Denise Nakano to midday anchor and Jay Scott Smith to afternoon anchor. Heard now on various stations. The Jelinecks (Frank and Mary) Formerly of WWDB, WPEN 950-AM -- Food and Dining. 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. He then went on to replace Howard Stern after Stern was "fired" from WNBC and now does overnights on WOR. Currently Director of Communications for Bell Labs at Lucent Technologies in New Jersey. He was mostly a DJ but a listener who sent this in remembers him interviewing Rock stars like John Lennon. Ken James Overnights on WWDB during the mid to late 80s - brother of Wynn Moore - favorite line to unresponsive callers."Earth calling Mars!" (10/01) WPEN 950-AM in Philadelphia. Filled in on WWDB and WPHT. 6 am - Wayne Cabot and Paul Murnane (with CBS World News Roundup at 8-8:08 am) 10 am - Lynda Lopez. Was on wwdb in the early '80s as a news anchor/director. [13], After broadcasting its last program in Chicago on December 2, 1934, KYW aired its debut Philadelphia program the next day. Maxine Schnall Hosted show on WCAU-AM in the early to mid-1980s, Scoot Formerly of WPHT 1020-AM in the afternoons. DJs like . Now working at WTOP in Washington. Formerly of WWDB 96.5-FM, mid days in the 80's for a couple of years. Tobi Schwartz-Cassell see the C listings. Worked with Phil Valentine and Ron Dobson. Siafa Lewis Joins KYW Philadelphia As Anchor - TV News Check Under the provisions of the FRC's General Order 40, a sweeping reallocation of station frequency assignments was implemented on November 11, 1928. Drivers can also use the New Jersey Turnpike while road closures signs remain. Don Cannon - anchor/reporter (1999-2008) Bill Currie - sports reporter (1971-1985), died February 11, 2008 The moves come as morning co-anchor Brandon Brooks retires. The hard-throwing Phillies prospect's fastball touched 99 mph in his spring training debut Wednesday. The often forgotten skill of memorizing was key to victory at the regional spelling bee in West Philadelphia. (1pm to 5pm). Since 1992, popular Los Angeles talk hosts at KFI (1992-99, 2001-present) and KABC 1999-2000. Previously long-time WWDB news reporter. In March 2014, KYW radio and television relocated to the sixth floor of 1555 Hamilton Street in Philadelphia, in what was initially referred to on-air as the "CBS Broadcast Center". Formerly on WWDB, early am shift and weekends (1998). Previously on WPHT and WWDB. Ellen Kolodziej - Freelance Reporter/Fox 29 Philadelphia - LinkedIn KYW was assigned to the clear channel frequency of 1020kHz, but the assignment caused two major problems. Shown here at left. 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. KYW Newsradio Revamps Lineup Ahead of FM Launch | Barrett Media Kevin Boyle Reporter/anchor at WWDB in the 90's, he worked the Sunday night anchor shift, after stints in Kentucky and Iowa. After WCAU worked with Tom (Bigby) at WIP (1990 to 1992) before returning to the west coast. In Cambodia during the 1970 CIA sponsored "coup". 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. Jerry and his partner decided not to sell at that time. Waking up Philadelphia and the suburbs is an honor and a responsibility I dont take lightly, said Bush. Website is www.paulkircher.com, Valerie Knight Co-anchored the Morning Report on 1450 WILM in Wilmington with Allan Loudell. Philadelphia city council. Tom Marr WCBM 680-AM, Baltimore. Kid's Corner - Kathy O'Connell WXPN - 88.5 FM - Kids programming. Neal Newman WIP 2000-2004, Assistant PD under Tom Bigby. Almost immediately after the NBC-Westinghouse trade was finalized, Westinghouse complained to the FCC and the United States Department of Justice that it had been coerced into making the station swap, including a threat by NBC to revoke Westinghouse's NBC-TV affiliations. KYW Team | KYW Newsradio - Audacy But development of FM radio was slow and Westinghouse decided to shut down KYW-FM in mid-1954; the equipment was donated to the Delaware Valley Educational Television Corporation and the Philadelphia Board of Education. 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. Art Mckeown "Art the Builder" - Longtime partner with Rick Degregorio in the long-running home repair and fix-it show. Great things are happening at KYW Newsradio including the expansion to FM and Im thrilled to be a part of this growing, diverse news team, said Nakano. Mark Daniels is a 20+ year vet of Philly, South Jersey, and central PA radio. "Radio requires constant relocation and I won't do that anymore." Don Henderson Voice of Temple Owl basketball on WRTI also hosted a sports talk show on WCAU in the late 1970s well into the 1990s (I think). KYW broadcasts an all-news format and is branded as KYW . In November 2017, CBS Radio merged with Entercom, which is based in Philadelphia. 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]. Worked at WINS in NY and WTOP in Washington, CBS Radio in NY and more. Jim Gearhardt WKXW NJ101.5-FM -- Host of the morning news and comment show. (KH, 10/06, updated 3/07). Special thanks to all those that contribute updates and new information. Ian Bush will move from afternoons to mornings to co-anchor alongside Carol MacKenzie.