PECO is providing real-life experience for young people interested in working in energy. As the weather begins to warm many of us may be thumbing through seed catalogs planning the spring vegetable garden. Previously on KYW. photo. Won Associated Press Award for Best Newscast in PA in 2004, successfully sued CBS, retired now and living in Vegas and Florida. When I was doing a parody piece on local talk radio he allowed me to use some of his material and images. [32] Following nearly a year of appeals by NBC, Westinghouse regained control of WRCV-AM-TV on June 19, 1965, and subsequently restored the KYW call letters to the radio station. 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. Some Photos, etc. - Broadcast Pioneers Don Cannon - anchor/reporter (1999-2008) Bill Currie - sports reporter (1971-1985), died February 11, 2008 Voice of the Eagles broadcasts. Dave Uram Bio, Age, Education, Family, Wife, KYW, Net Worth Brooke Daniels NJ101.5 middays and afternoons, 1990-93. Kristen Johanson Career In mid-May 1938, KYW moved to new studios at 1619 Walnut Street in Center City. AOL Digital City columnist. The claims involved deputies and firefighters sharing grisly photos of the NBA superstar, his 13-year-old daughter and others killed in a 2020 helicopter crash. 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. 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". (Added/Updated 11/2003 by P.M.S). (Added/Updated - 11/2003 by P.M.S. Promoted to program director in February of 2001. Joey Reynolds Joey Reynolds was a Philly radio guy. Four 'PHT "intro" bumpers are in the Audio Vault. Jill on Money Chapter 7: KYW-Cleveland Signs Off - KYW Radio Kimberly Adams joined NBC as a correspondent and fill-in host for real life, a cutting-edge newsmagazine show. Mary Mason WHAT 1340-AM. The list of legendary Philadelphia radio personalities and disc jockeys is a long one. KYW broadcasts an all-news format and is branded as KYW . Lives in Ft. Lauderdale with his 14-year-old son as of (Last Update 10/2003). (5/02) As of 2006-2007 time slot is weekdays 7-11 pm. Currently weekend traffic reporter on KYW 1060 AM plus Eagles traffic on WYSP FM. Steve Friedman passed away. The English language may hold a more disagreeable combination of words than The doctor will see you now. I am willing to concede something to the phrase Have you anything to say before the current is turned on?Robert Benchley (18891945), Comcast Sports Net New England - On-air Staff -, Susan Barnett - weeknights at 5, 6, 10 (on. Westinghouse now controlled two stations in addition to KYW in the Chicago area: KFKX and WEBH. Now can be heard on WOL Radio in Washington, DC on 1340 AM (1pm-4pm, Monday-Friday), and on XM (added 12/01). (4-04), Phil Valentine - Website - Archive Page WLAC 1510-AM Nashville TN. Westinghouse fought a long legal battle, attempting to keep KYW operating as a clear channel station on 1020 in Chicago. The hard-throwing Phillies prospect's fastball touched 99 mph in his spring training debut Wednesday. Became Phillies manager. It is one of the oldest radio stations in America, having spent time in Chicago and Cleveland. (then) Morning anchor at WBAL, Baltimore. Lauren Pressley Formerly on NJ-101.5, then Press Broadcasting's G106.3 and WHTG AM out of Monmouth County, NJ. Chuck Darrow South Jersey Courier Post columnist. Under the provisions of the FRC's General Order 40, a sweeping reallocation of station frequency assignments was implemented on November 11, 1928. Police say it happened around 11 p.m. on North Clinton Avenue in Trenton. Morning news at WDEL until July 20, 2001. Austin DuttonStarted on WBUX then WPHT and WPEN. Les Kinsolving WCBM 680-AM, Baltimore. 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.. After WCAU worked with Tom (Bigby) at WIP (1990 to 1992) before returning to the west coast. His misadventures appealed to almost everyone. Fran Sorin WPHT - The Gutsy Gardener - Saturdays 6 to 8 am.(5/02). John DeBella - www.jdbshow.com - Archived Audio Clips (Sweepers 1998) Previously on WPHT 1210-AM, afternoons. Glen Macnow picture 2006 WIP - Glen has been a mid-day host on WIP since 1993. Works in the Delaware Valley in a radio-related company. 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. picture (added March 2005). Federal prosecutors tipped their hand at a recent hearing that another shoe would drop, charging Ken Smukler with similar offenses. Special thanks to all those that contribute updates and new information. Mayor Kenney says city funding helps make arts more accessible to more people and he'd like to do more. Local guy. Started gardening reports for KWY in 2006. It is a 50,000-watt Class A clear channel station, which permits its nighttime signal to be heard in most of the east central US and into Mexico and Canada. Bill Burns - anchor (1953-1989); died in 1997. 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. Has had number 1 rated local talk programs in Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Milwaukee, Kansas City, Tampa-St.Pete and a few others. -- Died 2/25/1998 - Head of the Philadelphia real estate firm, Bernard C. Meltzer & Associates. Also aired once a week the Kids Corner show, WXPN. [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). Passed away the same day his show was to start on WPEN of a heart attack. Little known fact was that he was part of a group aiming to buy out WFIL from Jerry Lee for another talk station. Kent Voss | Picture | Parody Page 1998 Formerly of WWDB, previously several markets. Radio KYW (1060 kHz, "Newsradio 10-60") is a commercial AM radio station licensed to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Previously at WNPV, 1440 AM Lansdale, PA. (7/06). Retired. 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. The law bans specific traffic stops for minor violations like having a tail light out. KYW Newsradio Revamps Lineup Ahead of FM Launch | Barrett Media KYW's unusual history includes its call sign of only three letters, beginning with a K, rare for a station in the east. (2-07), Mike Rossi WIP 610-AM. Formerly on WPHT 1210 AM and WWDB 96.5 Visit his website for ordering info for voice impressions answering machine tapes. [9], On May 15, 1933, after the FRC requested that stations using only one of their assigned call letters drop those that were no longer in regular use, KFKX was eliminated and the station reverted to just KYW.[10]. 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. Ken James Overnights on WWDB during the mid to late 80s - brother of Wynn Moore - favorite line to unresponsive callers."Earth calling Mars!" Went to NJ101.5 in early summer of 2002 as part of Carton and Rossi, shown here at right. Five months earlier the company had converted WINS in New York City from a Top 40 format to all-news. KYW-TV, channel 3, is an owned and operated television station of the CBS Television Network, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Philly radio host (real estate and money) and newspaper columnist 1960's.New York radio host and advice columnist from 1973 to 1993. Tom Robinson "The Nighthawk" -- did the 2 am to 6 am shift on WMMR around '80 or '81. Ralph Fox Co-founder of Phila Cares charity. 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. Photograph from 1994. Being able to make people laugh at a drop of a hat was no easy task. (6-01), Mike Vagnoni WNWR 1540 AM -- WBCB 1490 AM -- Out on the Town. Former sports reporter at WWDB 96.5-FM from spring 2000 until November 2000 when DB stopped Talk. "Big Daddy" Graham - www.bigdaddygraham.com WIP 610-AM - Overnights. Change Your Work, Change Your Wealth, Change Your Life IN REAL TIME. For the last decade, the Lindback Foundation has been recognizing the best Philadelphia School District teachers. Entercom announces a revamped weekday on-air lineup for KYW Newsradio, Philadelphias trusted source for news and information. I am grateful for this opportunity and Im looking forward to being a part of this new era at KYW Newsradio, said Smith. Wally Kennedy Anchor/Radio-TV personality in Philly. KYW Sets New Anchor Lineup Ahead Of Addition Of FM Thumbnail picture, Debra Luray AKA "Ruby Cheeks" worked at both WPHT and WWDB. He replaced Ira Melman who did a mostly news show. In 1927 the project was abandoned, although it was announced that the KFKX programming was being consolidated with KYW. Howard Eskin WIP 610-AM -- Previously, TV Sportscaster, WMMR. While you wait to be served, you might just get to hear a tune by Mr. A. A familiar sound in Philadelphia radio vanished from the. 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. ${paramValue} on Audacy: Listen to Free Radio Online | Music, Sports, News, Podcasts Careers & Job Opportunities | Audacy Inc. - External Picture of Mike at the Super Bowl. "Radio requires constant relocation and I won't do that anymore." Shore reports on WOGL FM, WPHT AM, et al. Moved over to WBT in Charlotte, NC, August 7, 2006 (7/06). Mayor of Philadelphia, Pa., 1972-80. She hopes to inspire little girls to become firefighters. Clark Deleon Former Inky columnist (page 2 section b) - As of winter 2000, daily columnist for the Metro. 12 am - Levon Putney. 5 am - Paul Murnane. KYW-TV - Wikipedia Ira Mellman Worked at WCAU twicealso WFIL..news with George Michael. Harry Gross Long time financial show, also had a column in the Daily News. Gifford serves on boards for the CKNW Kids Fund, Pacific Parkinsons Research Institute, and the Michael J Fox Foundation Patient Council. KYW Newsradio, Philadelphia's leading multimedia newsroom, is seeking an experienced, dynamic broadcast journalist to be a news anchor on a part-time basis. late 60's at least. Previously WWDB News back to the mid 80's. The price reductions for the life-saving medication come amid criticism that unaffordable insulin may constitute a human rights abuse. KYW-TV - News Operation - News Team - Current On-air Staff 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. Stories About KYW Newsradio 1060 - CBS Philadelphia He formerly worked for the Inquirer and was on the popular Prism show, "Great Sports Debate." 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. Also did some radio at WTMR. His daily comedy bit called "Congo Curt" featured a well- intended, but highly inept jungle explorer. Former Kiss-100 morning man. Now (as of Spring 2001) is at the Internet arm of the Village Voice. Won for Best Radio News Documentary for "Witness To Change" on KYW Newsradio Following the Civil Unrest in Philadelphia on May 30 & 31, 2020. Tom Marr WCBM 680-AM, Baltimore. One of the oldest radio stations. Jay Sorenson has a long history in radio including WABC in New York and program director at WKXW. Still on the air today at WPHT - along with his on-air partner, former Eagles GM Jimmy Murray, co-host a weekly retro show called "Remember When," that airs starting at 7:00 p.m. Saturdays, on the Big Talker 1210. (1pm to 5pm). (ABC-Disney) (7-01). One audio clip in the Audio Vault. In 2003 Hilarie was working at CFUN in Vancouver, Canada. Updated Feb 10, 2020. 54 memorable TV personalities from Cleveland's past - cleveland.com Frank X. Feller WWDB.1980s? [5] By fall of 1922 the station was operating for twelve hours a day.[6]. List of 49 KYW Newsradio Employees - SignalHire [18], On March 29, 1941, KYW's clear channel assignment was shifted from 1020 to 1060kHz, its current frequency, as part of a nationwide adjustment of assignments engineered by the North American Regional Broadcasting Agreement (NARBA). "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, SVP/Market Manager, Entercom Philadelphia."Ian, Jay, and Denise bring invaluable experience and insight that will help Philadelphia's most-trusted news team serve our region at this critical time and beyond." Frank Ford Born in 1917 Frank Ford has a long history in radio broadcasting in Philly. Now Ukee Washington is the last man standing because everybody else retired, quit, was fired unexpectedly, or joined FOX 29 instead. The announcement comes as Apple tries to claw its way back to dominance in the classroom. Home FAQ Anchor Birthdays Anchor Surveys GoGoMag.com Links: TVHeads.com As Seen On TV! (04) B Paul Barsky Y100 and 95.7 then WMMR 93.3-FM then WYSP 94.1-FM (5/06) Earle Bailey Former WWDB morning5-9 am news host with Pat Farnack while that station was doing NewsTalk in 2000. Had a cult following on WPHT, late-night weekends. Neil Larrimore WWDB 96.5 FM talk radio. It also wanted to start a station in Chicago. ", Schools to Pay $25,000 in Deal for FM Rights,. Starting Nov. 15, Siafa Lewis will anchor Eyewitness News at 4PM with Natasha Brown. Services are expected to resume at 12:01 p.m. Entercom announces a revamped weekday lineup for KYW-AM 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. Previously on Star 104.5 as morning co-host with Nancy Glass. 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. Jack Ellery Ex PD at WWDB, ex WIP and WWDB air personality is working on a freelance basis with Metro News in NY. 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. Shortly after, 'CAU was blown up by CBS, became WOGL-AM and simulcast the FM with no programming of its own. (Added/Updated - 11/2003 by P.M.S.). Has filled in on WPHT and WWDB. WZZD, Rich Levin "PC Talk" Website trimmed its BBS, archives and software and now has podcasts and blog. [37] That station, under its original WCAU call letters, had attempted during the late 1970s to compete with KYW with all-news programming. Kimberly Adams Bio, Age, KYW News, Height, Family - ProfileBios Returned to NY to run talk programming for a start-up talk network funded by Sony, then bought and sold his own radio station. Westinghouse had been a founding partner of RCA, NBC's original parent company. It became one of the first radio stations in the country to switch to an all-news radio format. On September 1, 1928, the Federal Radio Commission (FRC) ordered that their operations should be consolidated. Ellery, now living in Huntingdon Valley, worked for WOR in NY, WFLA, in Tampa and a host of other stations across America. Yikes Inc., a collaborativetech company, is looking to be a pioneering vehicle for diversity in a male dominated industry of web design and coding. Lost to John Anderson. Previously Producer on WIP 610-AM. Bill Thomas Former fill-in on WWDB. 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. KYW Newsradio United States employs 49 employees. Michelle Durham will continue in her role as afternoon anchor. Moved to WKRK (Live! Steve Nikazy, longtime anchor and reporter at Entercom news KYW Philadelphia (1060), will retire June 28. Daryl has one daughter and has lived in Philadelphia most of his life. [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. Daryl Gale Daryl Gale, WURD 900 AM talk radio host with Rotan Lee on Friday mornings from 7:00-10:00. Included on the A-list in the September 11th edition of the Philadelphia Weekly or log onto www.jgoodtimes.com. Moved to WPHT 1210-AM. Irving and Doncic became the first Dallas teammates to score at least 40 in the same game. A new report indicates that industrial pollution is on the rise across the country, and the Keystone State is one of the worst offenders. Larry Bowa Hosted sports show on WWDB on weekends during baseball off-season in the late 1970s. Morning Zoo host on WMMR in the 80's. He then went on to replace Howard Stern after Stern was "fired" from WNBC and now does overnights on WOR. KYW Newsradio is the nation's second all-news station, debuting the ground-breaking format in September of 1965. Meet the WKYC Team | wkyc.com (Thumbnail pics, Peter - Scott), Chuck Cooperstein WIP 610-AM early 1990's. In 1923, Westinghouse established a station, KFKX in Hastings, Nebraska, located near the center of the country. This website uses cookies. KYW Newsradio to be simulcast on 103.9-FM - Local Business News Gerry Kosinski Did fill-in work at WWDB while Matt Zucker was the P.D. 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. New Line-Up For KYW/Philly - RAMP - Radio and Music Pros Anita Gevinson Formerly WYSP DJ in pre-Howard Stern days hosted "Ask Anita" talk segment in early or mid-80s; then moved onto full-time talk gig at WCAU-AM. Also WWDB..morning news with Paul W. Smith. (Updated January 2010), Bill Doyle Partnered with Jeff Deminski 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. Also worked part-time for Greater Media's Talker in Middlesex, WCTC. Parody page from 12/1/98 - John joins WMGK 102.9-FM classic rock as the morning man, 5:30 to 9 am. (Mike Thompson was hired to be Tony's producer Mike stayed in radio and later became PD for WWDB.) You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Left after illness then took a job in Texas with a CBS station near his family. at WWDB from 94 to 96, just before the Schwartzs' sold the station to Charlie Banta & Mercury Broadcasting. If you know of an index that extends to other radio people please let us know so we can link to it. He did a live call-in thing overnight. [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 Newsradio elevates Denise Nakano to midday anchor and Jay Scott Smith to afternoon anchor. Art Mckeown "Art the Builder" - Longtime partner with Rick Degregorio in the long-running home repair and fix-it show. On September 21, 1965, shortly after Westinghouse regained control of 1060 AM, the newly revived KYW dropped its NBC radio affiliation. Jim Walsh News reporter and fill-in host on WDEL -- email, various stations. 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. Moved out of the area to New York. KYW (AM) - Wikipedia Philadelphia breaking news from KYW-TV - CBS Philadelphia New Line-Up For KYW/Philly - RAMP - Radio and Music Pros (04), Paul Barsky Y100 and 95.7 then WMMR 93.3-FM then WYSP 94.1-FM (5/06), Earle Bailey Former WWDB morning5-9 am news host with Pat Farnack while that station was doing NewsTalk in 2000. PhillyTalk.com site contributor. Jimmy Kimmel, co-host, was Kent's producer at one time. Some of Art Bell's show clips can be found here. It is one of the oldest continuously operating radio stations in the United States, originating in Chicago before moving to Philadelphia in 1934. Grace Blazer Started at WPHT 1210-AM in 1996. Peter Cook and Scott Manning. 97.1) Detroit, where they've done afternoons since moving from New Jersey; achieved infamy when a bit they did on WKRK merited a large indecency fine. (5/28/02), John Stolnis Added June, 2001 - WWDB96.5 FM, fill-in host. Credited with the following quote - "A conservative is a liberal who was mugged the night before." (updated summer 2001) Update Spring 2002. The Flyers are well out of the playoff race and will be sellers leading into Friday's deadline. ), John DiPrimio Co-founder of Citizens for Common Sense. Current afternoon anchor Ian Bush will transition to morning drive as co-anchor with Carol MacKenzie. more KYW Newsradio In Depth Audacy News Harry Martin was exactly what KYW-Radio needed to bolster its morning ratings in the early '60s. Formerly of WWDB. Publicity photo from WCAU 89-90 (Picture courtesy of Mike Rossi) Frank Rizzo and Harry Gross at WWDB circa 1990 Links: Northeast Times retrospective. Susan Bray Formerly of WWDB. At the time, the FCC normally did not allow common ownership of clear channel stations with overlapping nighttime coverage. 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. Commercial voice-over business. 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. Glitch affects some Nissan Rogues and Rogue Sports; company says no crashes have been reported. 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. Ralph Collier Hosted culture/interview program "Collier At Large" on the late WFLN-FM (95.7), CompuDudes Personal Computing show that ran in Philly on WHYY until they ended it in October 2001. Tobi Schwartz-Cassell Newsperson at WWDB-FM from 1980-1997, and did a brief stint at WPEN-AM in the early 80s. Lance Venta is Owner and Publisher of RadioInsight.com. 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.