at WWDB from 94 to 96, just before the Schwartzs' sold the station to Charlie Banta & Mercury Broadcasting. [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. 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. He has also served as a reporter, news editor, and technology editor, and is the recipient of three Edward R. Murrow awards for his coverage of Villanovas national championship in 2016. Bernie Herman Picture -- Formerly of WWDB (joined 1980) WCAU and Channel 48, now retired living in Iowa playing with his grandkids. Through the financial support of Samuel Insull, and the cooperation of Mary Garden, director general of the Chicago Opera Company, KYW's initial broadcasts consisted of the opera company's entire six-day-a-week winter season schedule. You might remember her as co-host at Q102 and on various other stations in Philly. Back to WIP in 2006. Cathy Donnelly Formerly on NJ101.5. Joseph Miller, 37, broke down in tears as he told the court that he not only lost his wife but also his best friend. Jim Gearhardt WKXW NJ101.5-FM -- Host of the morning news and comment show. Bill Corsair Popular overnight host on WCAU 1210 AM. It is owned and operated by the network's CBS News and Stations division alongside CW affiliate WPSG (channel 57). Clark on Digital City AOL or AOL keyword = Clark, Jeff Deminski Partnered with Bill Doyle on NJ101.5 afternoons, 1993-1999. [29] Several months later in early 1960, NBC announced it would trade its Philadelphia stations to RKO General in exchange for that company's Boston outlets, WNAC-AM-FM-TV. Came in from Dayton. [14] Westinghouse used the studios and sales operations of WCAU. The moves come as morning co-anchor Brandon Brooks retires. Now can be heard on WOL Radio in Washington, DC on 1340 AM (1pm-4pm, Monday-Friday), and on XM (added 12/01). Lost to John Anderson. (then) Morning anchor at WBAL, Baltimore. Photograph from 1994. Steve Friedman AKA "Mr. Movie" - reviews movies Saturday nights from 10 pm to 1 am. Frank X. Feller WWDB.1980s? Five months earlier the company had converted WINS in New York City from a Top 40 format to all-news. Valerie Morrison Psychic Counselor & Medium. Betty Berniman (sp?) The price reductions for the life-saving medication come amid criticism that unaffordable insulin may constitute a human rights abuse. All changes are effective November 23. Previously on KYW. Westinghouse now controlled two stations in addition to KYW in the Chicago area: KFKX and WEBH. KYW-TV, channel 3, is an owned and operated television station of the CBS Television Network, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Rich Teplitsky Former executive producer for WWDB. Joan Jones Voice over / Commercials / WPHT news -- most recently heard doing fill-in work December 2008 for the Wall Street Journal radio hour. Dr. Jim Corea Archive page -- Health and Fitness. Customers who go to the drive-thru restaurant Wednesday can get a free donut with the purchase of any beverage. Started in talk radio on WWDB in the late '70s or early '80s. Glitch affects some Nissan Rogues and Rogue Sports; company says no crashes have been reported. Deceased. Passed away in 2022.https://www.mudgeeguardian.com.au/story/7600864/susan-bray-delong-a-trailblazing-pioneer-for-women-in-radio-dies-aged-79/. Currently (2006-2007) anchors news on KYW 1060-AM. The Philadelphia school district says asbestos was detected in the West Oak Lane High school after a routine inspection. From the birth of rock 'n' roll in the 1950s through just about the end of the 20th Century, Cleveland was a great town for radio. (updated July 2001) As of 2010, Kirk has been the public relations point person - spokesperson - for the Philadelphia Housing Authority for several years. (7/06), Mike Missanelli WIP 610-AM - mikemissanelli.com. Also worked at WINS in NYWTOP in Washington, CBS Radio in NY, etc. Shown here at left. Starting Nov. 15, Siafa Lewis will anchor Eyewitness News at 4PM with Natasha Brown. Died suddenly May 4th 2002 at his home in Northeast Philadelphia. The television station became KYW-TV at this point.[33]. 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. Had a cult following on WPHT, late-night weekends. Irving and Doncic became the first Dallas teammates to score at least 40 in the same game. 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. (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. As the weather begins to warm many of us may be thumbing through seed catalogs planning the spring vegetable garden. 1,052 episodes Straightforward conversations about the people, ideas, and power centers that shape the world we live in. Began as a journeyman part-time show producer in 1986, where he worked with just about every 'DB host on the air at that time, including Bernie Herman, Jim Corea, Dom Giordano, Murray Needleman, Yvonne Kaye, and Les Kinsolving. Ken James Overnights on WWDB during the mid to late 80s - brother of Wynn Moore - favorite line to unresponsive callers."Earth calling Mars!" Picture coming soon. 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. Art Mckeown "Art the Builder" - Longtime partner with Rick Degregorio in the long-running home repair and fix-it show. Dick Bolger Formerly on WFPG - 1450-AM in Atlantic City until station change in 2000. This website uses cookies. Drivers can also use the New Jersey Turnpike while road closures signs remain. Also airs on XM. 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. Pat Croce One-time host on WIP. Marty Moss-Coane 91-FM WHYY - Public / Non-commercial radio. Worked for a time in the Agriculture Dept. Franny Rizzo Son of the former Mayor. KYW's unusual history includes its call sign of only three letters, beginning with a K, rare for a station in the east. Currently out of radio and a partner in a private jet charter business. Anthony Gargano WIP - hosts middays with Glen Macnow since early 2000. 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. Tom Marr WCBM 680-AM, Baltimore. In addition, a television simulcast of KYW's 5 to 8 a.m. block called KYW Newsradio 1060 This Morning aired on co-owned WPSG (channel 57) in the early 2000s, adapting KYW's "news blocks" to television. Hurricane Harbor opens for the season on May 20. A relay transmitter, KYWA, was set up in late 1928, although it was no longer needed by the spring of 1930. 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. (Added 4/2004), Bernard Meltzer A book company in New Zealand includes the following quote from "Uncle Bernie" in an upcoming book - "A true friend is someone who thinks you are a good egg even though he knows that you are slightly cracked. Financial update guy on KYW for a few years. 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. The network maintenance will conclude at 12:00 p.m. Saturday. Moved to WPHT 1210-AM. Covered the war in Vietnam for NBC News 69-70. Formerly on WWDB, early am shift and weekends (1998). One of the oldest radio stations. Bring resumes and dress prepared to be interviewed on the spot. Previously evening host on WWDB 96.5-FM and before that in many other markets including Texas & California. Retired. Limited Commercial license, serial #241, call letters KYW, issued November 15, 1921, to the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company in Chicago, for a one year period. Neal Newman WIP 2000-2004, Assistant PD under Tom Bigby. Kirk Dorn Kirk worked at KYW until he moved to WWDB to head up its morning news programming until Nov. 2000. Owns a wine and spirits shop in Jersey. Philadelphia radio personality Hy Lit briefly worked at WRCV during the first year of NBC ownership, hosting a local rock-and-roll program and an adult standards show for the NBC network. A second issue was that, under the provisions of the "Davis Amendment", eight clear channel frequencies were to be allocated to each of five national regions. ), Joe Chiodo News reports. KYW is a 50,000watt Class A clear channel station. The bridge and road are being closed to allow open movement and space for a new fender replacement project. Thumbnail picture, Debra Luray AKA "Ruby Cheeks" worked at both WPHT and WWDB. Bernie McCain Formerly hosted overnights on WWDB in mid-1980s -- last heard on the radio in DC area? Morning news at WDEL until July 20, 2001. Program Manager & PM Drive Host WWDB-FM Philadelphia 1981-85. 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". 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. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. (Earl replaced Gil Gross who moved to 9-12) Previously news anchor and weekend classic rock DJ on WMMR. Grace Blazer Started at WPHT 1210-AM in 1996. KYW anchors and reporters were seen on morning television delivering the news. (last updated 9-01) Picture, Donna Francavilla -Picture News, producer at WWDB 1981 then went to KYW in 1982 as desk assistant & production assistant. 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. 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. Soon after he moved to L.A. with his wife. Most recently at KYW doing news. 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. he has been working with co-host Anthony Gargano since early 2000. 2 pm - Michael Wallace. Local Talk Radio / Radio PeopleThis is an archived page with no major additions expected other than link/file/spelling fixes - 2022Updates may be submitted via the Contact Page, Philly's first page devoted solely to keeping you in touch with those currently on the air plus information on familiar names from the past. He also was a host on two cable TV shows. The shooting remains under investigation and officials say no further information will be released at this time. Susan Bray Formerly of WWDB. In 2003 Hilarie was working at CFUN in Vancouver, Canada. He joined KYW in February 2013 and joined the early-bird crew in December 2016. Became Phillies manager. The U.S. Fire Administration reports only 5% of the country's career firefighters are women. KYW Radio Main Body Images Harry Martin and Specs Howard Jerry G and Phil Harper Jim Graner Jim Runyon and Larry Kenney Joe Finan and Rig Wilson outside of Brinks truck Joe Finan, Don Zimmerman, and Wes Hopkins KWY staff with beards KYW record library Mildred Funnell and Gloria Brown Radio personalities holding holiday sign 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. A Colorado school district is prioritizing mental health by building a new facility that will double up as a school and a mental health day-treatment center. A familiar sound in Philadelphia radio vanished from the. "Not entirely by choice", says the former talker. Building 21 Philadelphia is temporarily shut down. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. (10/01) WPEN 950-AM in Philadelphia. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. Visit our, KYW Sets New Anchor Lineup Ahead Of Addition Of FM, From Banned To All-Weekend Stunt, KMLE & WPAW Goes Nonstop Morgan Wallen, Audacy Launches Front Range Country 103.1 Denver, Tino Cochino Radio Joins 106.1 Kiss-FM Dallas, News Center Maine: It was a lightning bolt: Maines WBLM celebrates 50 years of classic rock, Edison Research Releases 2023 Infinite Dial Study. 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.. In Cambodia during the 1970 CIA sponsored "coup". Kids and young adults who struggle with climate anxiety can perceive they have no future or that humanity is doomed. Lance also advises stations, talent and brands on digital content strategies, programming integrations, and brand extensions. KYW Cleveland/WRCV Philadelphia (19561965). [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. 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. After Bigby left the station in 2004 Neal served as interim PD and then Operations Manager. Pinball whizzes were competing for trophies, prizes and a chance to qualify for the Pennsylvania State Championship. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Kimberly Adams KYW At KYW news radio 1060, Adams works as an anchor, host, and reporter. Dom Giordano Overnight host on WWDB 96.5, moved to mornings 7/98. [15] When KYW moved to Philadelphia, it changed from NBC Blue to NBC Red, predecessor of modern-day NBC,[16] an affiliation it maintained during the remainder of the 1930s and throughout the 1940s;[17] KYW was thus unaffected when, in 1942, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compelled RCA to divest itself of one of its two radio networks, resulting in the divestiture of the NBC Blue network (which later became the American Broadcasting Company). The Jelinecks (Frank and Mary) Formerly of WWDB, WPEN 950-AM -- Food and Dining. Description. Notable Former On-air Staff Susan Barnett - anchor (1999-2003); now at KYW in Philadelphia. KYW's signal on the new frequency experienced difficulties in covering the entire city of Chicago. Went to KOMO in Seattle Washington? Jack McKinney Former WCAU-AM and CBS national syndicated talk radio personality, and former Philadelphia Daily News Columnist. Dr. Carlos Martinez, a Philadelphia Zoo Amphibian Conservation Biologist, says these toads emerge from hibernation and head to a vernal pool to spawn. He was nominated again for Mayor but died before the election of a heart attack on July 16, 1991. (Added 11/2003), Paul W. Smith Former morning guy at WWDB FM in Philly. Former QVC host. Publicity photo from WCAU 89-90 (Picture courtesy of Mike Rossi) Frank Rizzo and Harry Gross at WWDB circa 1990 Links: Northeast Times retrospective. Frank Ford started the station in the 80s. Elaine Keno News anchor/reporter at KYW NewsRadio from 1987-1990,(Elaine Ettorre), left for a stint as news director in Miami (WINZ all-news) for 5 years, and returned to KYW 1060 as an afternoon news anchor in 1995, using her married name: Elaine Keno. WNWR 1540-AM on Mondays from 1-2 pm. 6 am - Wayne Cabot and Paul Murnane (with CBS World News Roundup at 8-8:08 am) 10 am - Lynda Lopez. 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. Starting Monday, the convenience chain is launching its summer hiring campaign. Update 2003 - after a stint as an anchor with Fox Sports Radio Network, now PD at WBNS (Sports Radio 1460) Columbus, OH. Feel free to submit information for those that are, or were, on the air and those behind the scenes using the contact us page. He served the US Armed Forces as a photojournalist for the Coast Guard in the late seventies and early eighties. 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. Now in real estate in South Florida. Please note: This page is primarily for local talk radio people. Hosted a weekly 2-hour talk show on WRTI in the early '90s. Mark Daniels is a 20+ year vet of Philly, South Jersey, and central PA radio. Merrill Reese WWDB in the early days. Program Director/Production Manager at 1440 WNPV, Lansdale-Philadelphia. Moved to WPHT 1210-AM. New data shows Philadelphia's Driving Equality Law is helping to take more weapons off the streets. 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. Michelle Durham will continue in her role as afternoon anchor. She or he must be practiced and comfortable with conversational, compelling broadcast news . The announcement comes as Apple tries to claw its way back to dominance in the classroom. 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? "Philadelphia circle is complete," and "Nine-year history of that trade in Philadelphia", Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company, North American Regional Broadcasting Agreement, National Museum of American Jewish History, https://hdradio.com/station_guides/widget.php?id=16, "Double Call Letters Are Being Eliminated", "Removal of KYW to Philadelphia Urged by Pratt as Solution to 1020 kc. Email wallykennedy at aol dot com (added 1/07), Amy Kaplan KYW 1060-AM News -- Worked at WPHT with Steve Martorano in the afternoons. He will be sadly missed. KYW (1060 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station licensed to serve Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Rick Jensen Program Director WDEL, doubles as on-air host. Moved to WKRK (Live! Most know for hosting the longest-running and highly rated TV talk show AM Philadelphia (1984-1997). Mayor of Philadelphia, Pa., 1972-80. Picture of Mike at the Super Bowl. Previously did the morning news on DB with Phil Valentine. Currently weekend traffic reporter on KYW 1060 AM plus Eagles traffic on WYSP FM. Jocko Henderson being. "Big Daddy" Graham - www.bigdaddygraham.com WIP 610-AM - Overnights. (updated summer 2001) Update Spring 2002. [19] It largely simulcast KYW's programming and later moved to 92.5 MHz as KYW-FM when the FM dial was shifted. His daily comedy bit called "Congo Curt" featured a well- intended, but highly inept jungle explorer. Ted Hechtman Financial host for a number of years on WDVT. [31] RKO General initially contested the FCC's decision, but soon gave up its efforts and bowed out of the competition. 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. Various issues and concerns are discussed regarding veterans, their dependents, and survivors. Early Program Director, Talk and Car Show host, Video Rental Store pioneer. I am grateful for this opportunity and Im looking forward to being a part of this new era at KYW Newsradio, said Smith. Denise Nakano joined KYW Newsradio as a fill-in anchor in the summer of 2020 after 17 years as an anchor and reporter for NBC10 in Philadelphia, following stints in Seattle, Syracuse, and California. Dennis Malloy WKXW NJ101.5-FM -- Long-time co-host with Judy Franco, middays. The Flyers are well out of the playoff race and will be sellers leading into Friday's deadline. Fans of the Italian stallion can tune in to see all six "Rocky" movies streaming on a loop, all day, every day. Federal prosecutors tipped their hand at a recent hearing that another shoe would drop, charging Ken Smukler with similar offenses. March 30, 2023 Formerly of WWDB 96.5-FM, mid days in the 80's for a couple of years. Priscilla Fox Express/Shadow Broadcast Services. A listener remembers when John Lennon died everyone was calling in and tuned to his show on 'MMR. (Added/Updated 11/2003 by P.M.S). KYW-TV (channel 3) is a television station in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, serving as the market's CBS outlet. 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. Anthony Caple says he'd rather wear his own "5 Star" sweatshirt line than something from Gucci. Michelle Durham will continue in her role as afternoon anchor. Started gardening reports for KWY in 2006. Lives in Ft. Lauderdale with his 14-year-old son as of (Last Update 10/2003). 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. While you wait to be served, you might just get to hear a tune by Mr. A. Finally it proposed moving the station to a Region 2 location, settling on Philadelphia. He replaced Ira Melman who did a mostly news show. (Added/Updated - 11/2003 by P.M.S. Before 'ILM, a freelancer at WDAS in Philly (updated July 2001), Pat Winters Used to do traffic for WWDB, middays (6-01). Ian Bush will move from afternoons to mornings to co-anchor alongside Carol MacKenzie. Westinghouse fought a long legal battle, attempting to keep KYW operating as a clear channel station on 1020 in Chicago. Kid's Corner - Kathy O'Connell WXPN - 88.5 FM - Kids programming.