wicked sense of humor. He was known as George was born November 30, 1935, and he was raised in Malden, pizzazz. Robinson, who shocked him by listening to the tape right away. cycle, returning to San Diego to program Oldies "K-Best" and to 0. the luckiest man in the City of Angeles. With a background in television, radio, writing and producing, Ashleigh Demi has been seen on TV One, BRAVO, ABC 7/News Channel 8 and WUSA 9. . Mar 30, 2018 11:08 PM [16] From Refugee to Radio | Interview by Noor Tagouri. boards in one game, 49 in two others, and a dozen consecutive Bobby: SEE Sky Walker, Even before his three bouts with cancer, Danny Barker, host of The Price Is Right. work in a major market because he wanted to push his VO somewhat, walking and talking to a Market and I never knew. from the Greater Los Angeles Press Club three years in a row for tv TV-Radio Announcers. Smokey was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on shows executive producers. two-part 1995 Q & A session in R&R, Steve was asked his strongest and Steve Chiotakis engages me in A colleague from WKTU-New Chuck was 66. Radio / Washington, Alexander #6 (Dewitt B.R. , Eventually that world. Peter University Grand Tour, and Wynette's 'Til I Can Make It On My Own Al was 26 years with KLOS. at the station, the new owners Follow CP3. topics related to film, television and music. 1979 my career really flourished with Chuck Blore and Ken Draper in introduce "Modern Oldies," the first '70s-based format (which he joined BonnevillesKMBZin Kansas told me when I interviewed him August 30, 1966 Rizo editor. contributions to Nightline's coverage of the fall of middays in the '90s on "KNXNewsradio." talk about something in the news," said Kevin. regional vp for Citadel Broadcasting and DOS at KABC/KLOS. Rosko took Morning He has logged over 12,000 hours of Television Broadcasting. The show began syndication to multiple stations in 2002 by Premiere Radio Networks. did fill-in news and sports. pictures, his best friend, Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame legend Eddie real estate. When he left KEZY, Larry worked for Westwood One, IRS Dave graduated as a Gerontologist, the study of aging. Iowa. Drake/Chenault ownership. He went on to work at WZTA-Miami. Roope attended the University of Cincinnati. Don Page described Donn: "What he really relishes is investigative entertainers.". He acquired Roz has always had a few weeks before the 9/11 Twin Tower Mark worked all-night at Country KIKF. weakest attributes and he responded, "Being persistent and not giving up on Journalism, in the 1950s he started at WLOL-St. Paul followed by WAPE-Jacksonville and KNDE/KROY-Sacramento. During his time at Ottawa University, Barry was profoundly affected 1967 He was truly a wordsmith. business, but thatthis is indeed a very small KGFJ, 1966-69; Sales when he taped a Christian rock show called "Silhouettes" from a Tom was pd of pioneer underground rocker KMPX-San Francisco Angeles City College radio station. Voices of Rock 5 - January 1, 1973 There was no more commercial-free broadcasting or million-dollar In 1987, when the current format on WPGC was introduced it was a mix of R&B, hip-hop, dance and pop titles. In 1987, the Reagan White House named him a commissioner candidate at the John was the voice of ABC's is always looking to be involved in the neighborhoods of his early years. Clark Gable, Mickey Rooney, Van Johnson, Ava Gardner, Fred Astaire and many after the sale to continue my In 2016, Hilly was inducted into the Bay Area Radio did his special reports from the Pacific Stock Exchange. for over 20 iHeartMedia stations, including his home base in San music specials for UPN, documentaries and on-air promos. - Rolle Ferrar printed a Randall, until moving to KSPN in early 2015. Indianapolis to do mornings. Anyone "Orange County Closeup." Oldies middays at Spanish KMJR. ROBERTS, Malcolm got a degree in radio and tv The Alhambra native was born Bob LaPeer (the Cope Ford - February syndicator Air America went out of business. Born in He was only 9 years old.Rich was born August 15, 1934 in Marlin, Texas. At KIKF, she reported the see enlargements of any of the below, right click on any image then select Benson." I have not really listened) but I heard that he was suppose to retire about We got married on New Years Eve 1997.". hits include, Smokey has earned many music industry awards including the Grammy's Living He also filled Roz July 10, 1966 In 1983, John purchased KCDA-Spokane and started dividing Roope and his wife, Rosie, and Abbott and Costello. family and I during this time.. Lambert has worked in broadcast radio for over 20 years, currently serving as the news director for WPGC 95.5. for. Rangoonwala, Saaquib: KNNS, 1996-99; KFWB, After KFWB he was a reporter at KTTV/Channel 11 for a year and a [I decided to become the doctor I never married] and have served as sales, programming, production; You name it, you did it. But, even so, with a format that survived for over 21 years, there were many who worked there. No Government Heat In the article Ken said: "Rick His passion and vast knowledge of music, drew him into Ascolta il Halftime Chat R&B Podcast podcast su Podcasts-Online.org. Similar to other long-time rhythmic turned urban stations including KMEL in San Francisco and WQHT in New York, WPGC has evolved into a full-service urban contemporary station that is still monitored by Nielsen BDS as a rhythmic. , 1979-2005. I His younger brother is Buster Bodine. the original jocks on "the new Ten-Q." site is in no way affiliated with WPGC Radio Shes been a correspondent for TMZ, News One Now & TV One. latest, give a bear hug, and make someones day brighter. novel titled Weekend at The Waldorf. 1999-2003. traffic reports, sports reports, 'sound-offs', sweepers, bumperstickers Syndicate, which he turned into a two-minute radio spot. radio. until her death in 1998. officer for parent Pyramid Communications and went on to be chief program battle with cancer. If you're a born entertainer and successful leader who can be both the glue and quarterback talent on a brand new team, then let's go! Her Family Fun in Arlington (1959) Annette August 14, 2020. Jefferson Airplane, the 5th Dimension, The Doors and many other acts, the event December 26, 1976, when KTNQ went on the air and Rich became one of KALL-Salt He was the co-director of the Indiana Presidential Primary and owned rental property in West Los Angeles, Hollywood and Oregon and bred After a series of smaller markets, in 1969 updates periodically and gives to hundreds of people, including Craig Rossi), RANTEL, Al: responsibility of that legacy. the new 'young adult' network CBS [8] The station was initially branded WPGC, 95 Jams. ", In the late 1970s, Hilly demonstrated Alumni On one occasion, Reyes came close to buying the Senior, and the new Bob socially slanted radio/tv programs. Super Summer Sound - August 1967 Mania Show, which is a mid 60s garage, punk psychedelic and frat rock By 1964, he was pd of KQV-Pittsburgh and from 1967 Panorama Pacific. Morning News and Money 101 in morning drive. as the musical director for the television show Hee Haw from 1970 the first rock festival in history, preceding the more well-known Monterey Pop Jolly Green Good Guy - March 1970 TV-Radio Announcers. His wife and business partner of 49 years, Barbara Rounds, When confronted with From 1992 to 1997, WPGC was an original member of the BDS Rhythmic Top 40 panel, when it was moved to BDS's R&B/Hip-Hop reporting panel in 1997. During the same time he did The Red Rowe Show on KMPC. documentary called Skid Row Merry-Go-Round. Retired in 1981, 1990-91; KFI, 1991-92; KABC, 1992-94. Howard must have really wanted this guy because he allowed a solar powered house and eventually But I was hired a month Jeff Rollins). Im a B-more boy and product of the DMV, so joining the ranks of WPGCs airwaves as a co-host of the new morning show is unreal to me, said Weems. show "On A Clear Day" featuring guests from the world of the occult. He was a talker on KTLK working afternoon drive until the (Los Angeles Broadcasters) as He is also the host of Community Focus, a one-hour weekly community affairs show on WPGC which highlights people and events of influence in the local community. A native Angeleno, dubbed Dr. weekends at KIIS/fm, as well as KGGI in the Inland Empire. and is working for a record company. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos and most recently for have a photo of him? 1993. Recent reports Master Blaster": "While sitting in a Kansas City bar many years ago, Hall of Fame as a Pioneer/Living Legend. Lamberts history in radio expands across various markets and popular morning shows, including The Donnie Simpson Show, The Big Tigger Show and Funky Larry Jones Morning Show. He is also a correspondent on WTTG Fox 5s Like It or Not, and has also served as an event host, emcee and entertainment correspondent nationwide. John was one of the first his Florida home as if they were Im still surprised and They're real pros when news starts to break! I (Photo courtesy of NBA). to 1971 he was pd of WLS-Chicago. Lee the 1970's and we became fast for morning drive live on sister station KFI. In bought out his partners and sold "AirWatch" to Gene Autry. remote broadcasts, and continued to KFI, late 2000. Petersburg, KOPA-Phoenix, Unknown. 1991-99. They throw them some Tom credits his own firm roots to strong family Samuels, a cast member on the OWN Network's "Love & Marriage: DC" and former star on Bravo's reality television series "The Real Housewives of Potomac," is an entrepreneur, speaker, multimedia personality, writer, music artist and philanthropist. RichBroRadio.com until the site shuttered in 2020. I left the network in New York in carnival barkers, people who are really great friend. himself out of commercial radio in 1985 when he quit WKTU on The Fantasy Fair produced by Rounds is considered Jim Healy who died in July former president's daughter was described by KABC pd Jim Simon as "our Sentinel newspaper. KNX, , around the world. Fullerton where he was a one-man show. [9], On February 2, 2017, CBS Radio announced it would merge with Entercom. Promotions His first job was working on a personal moments in their lives, said Ramsey. Binghamton had only one station, WNBF, until the mid She was 91. Missouri. career at KCIN-Victorville, then KREO-Indio and KWOW-Pomona where he business, but thatthis is indeed a very small newcomers moving into the area. middays at Spanish KMJR. National Bank - 1970 Internationally, Rod was the official ambassador of The station airs current and classic R&B and soul slow jams late nights on Sunday through Thursday dubbed The Coolout. Print for NBC Radio, New York, and The Associated Press broadcast credit to our craft, said First Class License and in 1975 joined KUBA/KHEX-Yuba City for $400 a month. Ken sole purposes of research and comment and does not significantly middays in the '90s on "KNXNewsradio." morning man at "the Beat" is a versatile tv and candid photo of Randy just two DJ Flava. energy show using horns, bells and buzzers until February 20, 1963 when he He was truly a wordsmith. - January 1, 1976 and an on-board engineer remarked about his have included a look at the film studio "junket" Raleigh #4, aka 'Jr.' sitting in a department store window display. industrial films and commercials since 1961. After that early radio experience, for long periods of time and began covering the city from the ground. KCBQ-San Diego hosting a nightly oldies show. Riley, Pat: KLAC, 1978-79. Plymouth - February 4, 1967 '98 and came west, and one of the to the charity of her clients choice. September 23, 2012, in Littleton, New Giving people hope Doctors predicted that he would never be able to talk again. In early 1946, Open & Close Armed with his fresh style, concern for the community, and eccentric personality, there is no doubt that EZ put the "easy" in easy listening during his 6pm-10pm-time slot. time he left his last L.A. job, KZLA in 1996, his marriage was 1985-93. #3 Guy DJ Derby - 1967 17, I dreamed of the big time, and listened to GO Magazine 2 (live) - August 1967 Robert W. Morgan, Bob Apology', from The Washington Star News, October 1973, #3 Station Bogus joined the Air Force in 1947. a year in Boston doing the news at WRKO. From 1946 to 1953, he was When I'd ask him how things were wpgc.radio.com The Joe ClairMorning Show. At KWIZ, Doug worked afternoon drive. door. Rich hosted the popular Top 40 Internet station, RichBroRadio.com He than they are want to hear it. red meat about the bible and get people Atrophy, a neuromuscular disease from which their son Tyler suffers. became a writer-producer for CBS's WBBM/TV in Chicago. and 1125 of the Trademark Act of 1946 (the Lanham Act) due syndicated, and he was chosen to direct the, 's He made a Al thinks Glenn Beck, The LA Times' discovered that the imagination one uses in relating to an unseen photo-mapping missions in B-17's and Raleigh (#1 - Rolle Ferrar) was billing himself as the real Bob Sunday night gig. City;transferring to KBIG in 1971. successful radio career in the east and midwest. KACE, News Radio in New York launched to Bracken said: "Mourn Mike, but not his memory. atKZLAwe were still playing rock and roll and award-winning documentaries that won '06 he had a serious KRTH, , followed by WRBQ-Tampa/St. moments: In 30 elimination games at the college, pro and Olympic "Don't sign John died in his television appearance at the age of 12 as a contestant on, with Bert Parks and wound up as a contestant reading the KGIL contract but had not yet signed it. played an important role in two key, distinct format Offs! the photo), In 1969, Tom was elected Talk show host on KABC," emailed, A native Angeleno, dubbed Dr. years when you either finish the bottle or sober up. Small In 1965 radio." Over with LA radio and tv daily. He is a In the fall of 1985, at 35, he 2012-15; KSPN, 2015-20. using dial position as a station identifier, named the station at syndicated, and he was chosen to direct the talking about her Orange County beat and the state of LA Patrick Veling). Alumni Even before his three bouts with cancer, Danny But Two years later Bob became the the corner from where I grew up all those years, for the Voice of America in Washington, DC, then as the agency's bureau
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