NBC had to receive a waiver for the swap because KYW and NBC Radio's New York City flagship, WRCA (now WFAN) were both clear channel stations. [19] It largely simulcast KYW's programming and later moved to 92.5 MHz as KYW-FM when the FM dial was shifted. 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. House Republican leaders maintain Zabel should resign. For the last decade, the Lindback Foundation has been recognizing the best Philadelphia School District teachers. KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia will be adding an FM signal on November 23, and on Thursday Entercom announced the station has revamped its lineup of news anchors. Former Kiss-100 morning man. replacing Imus. The answer: By 1970, KYW was claiming the largest audience in the Philadelphia market, and by the mid-1970s, KYW was averaging as many of 1.4 million listeners a week, based on Arbitron ratings. Parody page from 12/1/98 - John joins WMGK 102.9-FM classic rock as the morning man, 5:30 to 9 am. Moved to WPHT 1210-AM. (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. Heard on WOR in New York until he retired. Tobi Schwartz-Cassell see the C listings. It is one of the oldest radio stations in America, having spent time in Chicago and Cleveland. John McNulty WNWR 1540-AM. Picture of Mike at the Super Bowl. He joined KYW in February 2013 and joined the early-bird crew in December 2016. The shooting remains under investigation and officials say no further information will be released at this time. (October 98 to July 99) He would do a shift on YSP and drive cross town to PHT trying his hand out in talk radio. A relay transmitter, KYWA, was set up in late 1928, although it was no longer needed by the spring of 1930. Early Program Director, Talk and Car Show host, Video Rental Store pioneer. Kimberly Adams joined NBC as a correspondent and fill-in host for real life, a cutting-edge newsmagazine show. She came from New York City doing middays WDBZ 105.1 the Buzz and before that did swing at 95.5 WPLJ New York under the legendary Scott Shannon..just thought you'd like to knowMichele. Owns a wine and spirits shop in Jersey. Don't be surprised when you turn on your radio and hear Glenn "Hurricane" Schwartz offering a weather report. Commercial voice-over business. 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. Thumbnail picture of Early Bailey from 2000. Ive dedicated the last 16 years of my life to helping tell peoples stories including the last five in Philadelphia and Im happy to be a part of a newsroom that looks and feels like the city of Philadelphia.. KYW not only was an all-news pioneer, it also . Her journalistic repute and endearing personality helped her secure a national televised appearance. The show is expected to bring in hundreds of thousands of people to the city. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. Moved to WKRK (Live! "I hope to return to the Senate later this month," the retiring senator said in a statement. 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. 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". It consistently clocked a late-arriving all-news rival, WCAU-AM, which eventually gave up the format. Soon after he moved to L.A. with his wife. Bring resumes and dress prepared to be interviewed on the spot. AOL Digital City columnist. Philly radio host (real estate and money) and newspaper columnist 1960's.New York radio host and advice columnist from 1973 to 1993. 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. Now a Physician Assistant practicing in Rocky Mount, NC. Lance Venta is Owner and Publisher of RadioInsight.com. Also worked part-time for Greater Media's Talker in Middlesex, WCTC. Detours are now diverting traffic from I-295 northbound to Route 130. (Added/Updated - 11/2003 by P.M.S.). It is one of the oldest continuously operating radio stations in the United States, originating in Chicago before moving to Philadelphia in 1934. The Flyers are well out of the playoff race and will be sellers leading into Friday's deadline. Examiner Pratt's recommendation concluded that KYW's willingness to move to Philadelphia was the best possible outcome. Notable Former On-air Staff Susan Barnett - anchor (1999-2003); now at KYW in Philadelphia. Also airs on XM. Photograph from 1994. Publicity photo from WCAU 89-90 (Picture courtesy of Mike Rossi) Frank Rizzo and Harry Gross at WWDB circa 1990 Links: Northeast Times retrospective. (5/02). KYW has long been a leader in the Philadelphia radio market, although its audience had naturally reduced due to the decline of AM as a whole. These were the days when some stations would give away $ if you answered your phone with "the phrase that pays." Since 1992, popular Los Angeles talk hosts at KFI (1992-99, 2001-present) and KABC 1999-2000. Frank Rizzo and Harry Gross at DB, Gil Gross Archive Page | Interview with Gil Gross WWDB 96.5-FM -- 1999-2000, brought in to anchor news then moved to the 9-noon slot for talk until DB ceased on 11/06/00 - updated 10/01 - Left the Philly area for mornings in LA for Clear Channel, KLAC, Rich Gunning -https://www.richgunning.com/ 2004-present: Traffic reporter with Metro Networks, on KYW News Radio 1060. Went to KOMO in Seattle Washington? Left to join WDRE Long Island, then worked as PD at KLSX Los Angeles and Ops Manager/weekend host at KLYY (Y-107) Los Angeles as well as consulting for Sabo Media (ongoing) and consulting a sitcom pilot for Comedy Central. After the close of the opera season, KYW installed a studio in the Commonwealth Edison building, and began producing additional programming. Previously at WNPV, 1440 AM Lansdale, PA. (7/06). KYW Newsradio Inducts Three New Members Into Its Hall of Fame | Barrett Media The Audacy-owned station announced former Director of News & Programming Steve Butler, longtime morning news anchor Harry Donahue, and longtime afternoon anchor Steve Nikazy as its newest members. Brian Carey Anchored morning drive news on WWDB from 1992 to 1994. The effort failed, with WCAU switching to a talk format after a three-year effort. 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. Research shows most youth are "extremely worried" about climate change. Paul Kirchner Hosts money talk show on WWDB 860-AM in Philadelphia since 200. Art Mckeown "Art the Builder" - Longtime partner with Rick Degregorio in the long-running home repair and fix-it show. Currently on Channel 57. Shown here at left. . Glen Macnow picture 2006 WIP - Glen has been a mid-day host on WIP since 1993. 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. Worked at WINS in NY and WTOP in Washington, CBS Radio in NY and more. Weeknights 6p-1a since January 2010.1994-2010: Asst. Started in talk radio on WWDB in the late '70s or early '80s. Joan Jones Voice over / Commercials / WPHT news -- most recently heard doing fill-in work December 2008 for the Wall Street Journal radio hour. Had a show on various shifts on WWDB, WNPV. [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). Most know for hosting the longest-running and highly rated TV talk show AM Philadelphia (1984-1997). Rollye James Currently syndicated with WPHT 1210-AM as her home base. Laura came back to the air with the popular "The Sunlight Lounge" (Standards and more) on WSNI 104.5-FM in March 2004. Diane Raymond Program Director also hosted mid-days (12:25-2 pm) on 'DB in the late 80s after Mary Mason left. 3 pm - Steve Scott. Lost to John Anderson. Named by Newsweek magazine as "the most celebrated radio host in New York" in 1979. 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. (Added/Updated 11/2003 by P.M.S. Republican candidate for Illinois Senate 1972. WZZD, Rich Levin "PC Talk" Website trimmed its BBS, archives and software and now has podcasts and blog. Previously at WWDB. Bob Grant WOR 710-AM New York - Started in talk radio in the mid-70s. KYW's unusual history includes its call sign of only three letters, beginning with a K, rare for a station in the Eastern United States. There, he coverers gun violence, major city, and federal court cases, and criminal justice reform in Philadelphia. 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. Jeff also worked in syndication for Liberty Broadcasting with a local outlet in WCPJ before moving to California to take a job at KNEW 910AM. Please note: This page is primarily for local talk radio people. DJ on Jammin' Gold 95.7-FM, filled in on WIP and WOGL 98.1-FM. Previously on Star 104.5 as morning co-host with Nancy Glass. Shore reports on WOGL FM, WPHT AM, et al. New York is working on a separate action with several states joining in, among them, New Jersey. Chicago was located in Region 4, while the reallocation provisions had reserved 1020kHz for use in Region 2, a grouping of mid-Atlantic states. 4-5 pm Sunday through Friday. Dr. Carlos Martinez, a Philadelphia Zoo Amphibian Conservation Biologist, says these toads emerge from hibernation and head to a vernal pool to spawn. Retired. Entercom announces a revamped weekday on-air lineup for KYW Newsradio, Philadelphias trusted source for news and information. Was on wwdb in the early '80s as a news anchor/director. interest", "The great swap takes place June 19; Westinghouse, NBC return to original properties", "Dry run precedes KFWB's switch to all news", "End Of An Era As Industry Bids Goodbye to CBS Radio", "CBS Sets Radio Division Merger With Entercom", "CBS and Entercom Are Merging Their Radio Stations", "CBS3 introduces new meteorologist as KYW Newsradio switches to NBC10's First Alert weather team", "Delayed World Series bumps Eagles-Texans off Fox 29", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=KYW_(AM)&oldid=1136016294, Randomly assigned by the Department of Commerce, This page was last edited on 28 January 2023, at 06:52. Email wallykennedy at aol dot com (added 1/07), Amy Kaplan KYW 1060-AM News -- Worked at WPHT with Steve Martorano in the afternoons. [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. Ian Bush moves from afternoon to co-anchor mornings. Also WWDB..morning news with Paul W. Smith. Signed Rush Limbaugh, gave Michael Smerconish his first show and helped lead WWDB to the highest ratings in its history, including a strong second place (7.0 share) in one ratings book to KYW. 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. His first gig in radio was as a WIP Sports radio intern in May 2009, working on a variety of shows most notably, Angelo Cataldi and The Morning Team. Morning drive anchor on 1010 WINS in New York City since 2005, previously anchoring afternoon drive on that station..winning AP and AIR Awards for Best Newscast and Best Anchor. Returned to NY to run talk programming for a start-up talk network funded by Sony, then bought and sold his own radio station. Pinball whizzes were competing for trophies, prizes and a chance to qualify for the Pennsylvania State Championship. (Updated 2003)2022:Gifford hosts the podcastWhen Life Gives You Parkinsonswhich details his journey with the disease as a guy in his mid-40s with a family and a career. Also worked at WINS in NYWTOP in Washington, CBS Radio in NY, etc. (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. "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." [25] The Westinghouse-NBC station swap, and its subsequent reversal nine years later, resulted in two alternate ways to recount KYW's history. Frank Ford started the station in the 80s. (Links have to be restored, moving files), Go to Broadcast Pioneers for a more extensive list of all radio legends. 1,052 episodes Straightforward conversations about the people, ideas, and power centers that shape the world we live in. Austin CulmerFormerly of WWDB, weekend overnight shift. Tony Dow, Jerry Mathers & Jack Hyland (WFIL-TV) Bob Witten, former KYW Newsradio Anchor (WFBG, Altoona) Jane Norman as "Space Girl" (WCAU-TV) Bob Menefee (WCAU Radio) News Anchor David Stanislaw (WPCA-TV, forerunner to WPHL-TV) Johnny Crawford & Rex Morgan (WFIL-TV) WCAU Radio Tour of Monaco (with Princess Grace and Caroline) 1963 Moved to WKRK (Live! Former sports reporter at WWDB 96.5-FM from spring 2000 until November 2000 when DB stopped Talk. 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. Kent Voss | Picture | Parody Page 1998 Formerly of WWDB, previously several markets. Previously reported for WWDB. 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. As of summer 2001, she is an afternoon drive news anchor on WCBS. KYW's unusual history includes its call sign of only three letters, beginning with a K, rare for a station in the east. They rejoined on WWDB in the afternoon until WWDB flipped formats. Feel free to submit information for those that are, or were, on the air and those behind the scenes using the contact us page. Picture (6-01), Sol Weinstein overnights? (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. 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. Moved to WPHT 1210-AM. Morning News on WOGL(Oldies) on the Don Cannon show. NEXT WEBINAR! Kid's Corner - Kathy O'Connell WXPN - 88.5 FM - Kids programming. Maxine Schnall Hosted show on WCAU-AM in the early to mid-1980s, Scoot Formerly of WPHT 1020-AM in the afternoons. Anthony Caple says he'd rather wear his own "5 Star" sweatshirt line than something from Gucci. Formerly of WWDB 96.5-FM, mid days in the 80's for a couple of years. Worked with Dom Giordano as a team doing the morning show while the station prepped for its morning news show. Previously evening host on WWDB 96.5-FM and before that in many other markets including Texas & California. Liked to chat it up with Irv Homer in the afternoons. Steve Bryant WCOJ West Chester. Morning news at WDEL until July 20, 2001. Thumbnail picture, Debra Luray AKA "Ruby Cheeks" worked at both WPHT and 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. Wally Kennedy Anchor/Radio-TV personality in Philly. Yikes Inc., a collaborativetech company, is looking to be a pioneering vehicle for diversity in a male dominated industry of web design and coding. photo. 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. 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. Hosted a talk show there then dabbled in theater and played small parts in a number of movies and a few TV shows. Russ Miller Formerly of WWDB 96.5-FM Real Estate and Your Estate. Credited with the following quote - "A conservative is a liberal who was mugged the night before." After clearing the final regulatory hurdles, the swap went into effect on January 22, 1956. [4] At first, it was jointly operated by Westinghouse and Commonwealth Edison, with Westinghouse later taking over as sole operator. Industry: AM radio station. Promoted to program director in February of 2001. Fans of the Italian stallion can tune in to see all six "Rocky" movies streaming on a loop, all day, every day. Currently Director of Communications for Bell Labs at Lucent Technologies in New Jersey. ${paramValue} on Audacy: Listen to Free Radio Online | Music, Sports, News, Podcasts [27][28] In September 1959 the Justice Department issued a decision which, in part, instructed NBC to divest WRCV-AM-TV by the end of 1962. Ray Rossi Formerly on WYNY 107 in New York. Clark Deleon Former Inky columnist (page 2 section b) - As of winter 2000, daily columnist for the Metro. 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. Mellany Armstrong Former morning news reporter at WWDB. Mayor Kenney says city funding helps make arts more accessible to more people and he'd like to do more. 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. Senior Chris Ix, student council president at St. Joe's Prep, says the assembly was inspiring. 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. Previously WWDB News back to the mid 80's. Ahead of its addition of an FM simulcast on 103.9 WPHI-FM Jenkintown on November 23, Entercom News 1060 KYW Philadelphia has announced a new daily anchor lineup. The Philadelphia school district says asbestos was detected in the West Oak Lane High school after a routine inspection. Jocko Henderson being. In 1988 requested CBS management to approve adding Rush Limbaugh. 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. Drivers can also use the New Jersey Turnpike while road closures signs remain. Current afternoon anchor Ian Bush will transition to serve as morning co-anchor with Carol MacKenzie. Thumbnail picture. It is owned and operated by the network's CBS News and Stations division alongside CW affiliate WPSG (channel 57). Special thanks to all those that contribute updates and new information. Jim Walsh News reporter and fill-in host on WDEL -- email, various stations.