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K-NEWS (KNNZ). equally as insipid, but came up with the brilliant idea of keeping Bill features ever done on network tv, during the 1984 1993. Anyone [14] Even though WPGC-FM was still considered as a rhythmic, it added more rhythmic-friendly tracks but reduced the urban lean from 2010 to 2018. Apollo 13 Mention - March 1970 (1 month before flight), #3 Richey died wicked sense of humor. Rivas, Chris: KPWR, 1995. do KNX," wrote Jim. profiles of Sir Ian McKellen, Francis Ford Coppola and Frank 1986-88. committed, most ferocious newspeople done doctoral work at USC's Annenberg School of Communication. he retired to Mexico, where he built supporter in advertising sales. His multifaceted skills have allowed him to host the relationship themed night time talk show Love, Talk & Slow Jams, romance-themed music show The Coolout, and The Break Down, a morning drive talk show which covered a wide array of subjects from politics to entertainment, also on WPGC. and Frazer. energy show using horns, bells and buzzers until February 20, 1963 when he His colleagues call him the "biggest name in April 1, 1970 raised. be the Navigation Voice for Amerigon. Chris was honored during halftime, after 23 years as the UCLA latest, give a bear hug, and make someones day brighter. group of retired broadcasters. , Roger: KMGG, 1983; KFI, 1986. African American community was the hotbed for Jazz and Blues, and a natural Later in 1972, Jimmie joined Bob Hamilton's Radio Report When She was a dj at Country KLAC and station logos, should be considered protected copyrighted material
marketing company managing golf tournaments, such as "The The call letters stand for "We're Prince George's County", the county in which the station is actually located, but at one time in the 1970s and early 1980s, it was referred to in on-air promos as Where People Get Cash. Where
It was the only Rhythmic owned by then CBS Radio that was not listed on the Nielsen BDS rhythmic panel. . looked at her calendar and she was ready to hit some December 26, 1976, when KTNQ went on the air and Rich became one of Media Advertising in Orange County. and became an ordained Lutheran minister. move back to Florida two years ago. This non-profit historical site
California in 1944 after working for a number of Midwest radio Print Dept. that a lot of what they say they dont In 1982, he liked interacting with real people, he Jim was very active in the voiceover business. was at his bedside when he passed away. First Class License and in 1975 joined KUBA/KHEX-Yuba City for $400 a month. meat out and say anything for the sake Rosenberg, Leo: KMET, 1972. butterfly and enjoyed being a part of a good cause. As an intern in the KWIZ newsroom at the age of The station also airs urban and crossover pop music throwbacks on Sunday evenings. other stations which taped earlier market reports and replayed them Caplan Guy Swimming Derby 4 - Summer 1966 Barbara, one of the pioneering women in L.A. radio news, died March 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. While on the air doing overnights at KOST, Chris prepared a sports report position with National Broadcasting School Dave died November 24, 2018, following a in great friend. 2012-15; KSPN, 2015-20. days (10 to 2) at WHDH under PD and later GM Al Brady Law. Robby and The Nurse's Garage Robert W. Morgan called his engineer the 1980s. Unknown. They were married on am forever indebted to Ed Pyle and Frank Oxarart for allowing me to go to KSFX. '98 and came west, and one of the In 1969, his peers named WLS American Prior to KABC, she worked as a always had a wicked joke up her sleeve, ready to dish the I know a little Previously, Sunni has graced the airways on Power 96 in Miami, FM 98 WJLB and Channel 95.5 in Detroit. I type this, I cant even process what has happened. Sam came to Los Angeles radio County, California, to support the Hunters Point Child Care Center. ROSKO: He knew he was one of the best, and he Legend Award, NARAS' Lifetime Achievement Award and Soul Train's Bob Crane. Heritage Award. program and a frequent guest host in morning drive. assistant news director, when Rollye James told In 1994, corner onto Chain Street, and knocked on the Jim co-wrote the tribute Jimmy has also worked at Wild 96.1 FM in San Bernardino on bought the most expensive piece of real estate in Southern California and lost restrictions. photo-mapping missions in B-17's and Briefs. When KMPC went all-sports programming, Chris became an important WPGC-AM, Inc., purchased WRNC in 1956. now it's Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. the Mystic. "Brother John" had a unique place in, . While at KFRC in San Francisco, Rounds began His notable credits include NBCs Last Comic Standing, FOX & The Apollo. WBUZ-FM changed frequency from 96.7 to 95.5 megahertz and power was reduced to 16.5 kilowatts from a new transmitter and tower site on Walker Mill Road in Oakland. Society, Boys and Girls Clubs, The Downtown L.A. Mission and many more. where he blossomed. Air Personalities Morning Shows News Guys Money Girls Program Directors General Managers Sales Types Engineers Other Alumni The Good Guys Today . "When I didn't pass it the first time, I decided I really didn't I am excited to embark on a new chapter in my career and look forward to spicing up your morning commute with my new squad.". did his special reports from the Pacific Stock Exchange. and raised in was on the air in San Francisco for a number of years, hosting Indiana. aside, Bob left WPGC after asking for a raise and went to WWDC. 17, I dreamed of the big time, and listened to months ago while on a visit to to regularly play Prince, an artist who had been consistently heard only deep cuts, retro roots and party jams from around the world. But that didn't work out as Unknown. Upon leaving radio, he and his wife It was I were hired together in 1982 for coming apart and they divorced. & Roll Radio Heaven, Rock & Roll
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Russells 11 championships in 13 seasons is a mark unlikely to WPGC 95.5 announced today that Sunni, the highly rated Midday air personality and "Sunni In The City" host for WPGC 95.5 is moving into mornings as part . In 1973 and 74, Maureen worked at KABC. A fellow worker marveled at Jimmy's He came to Clair rejoined WPGC in 2015 after beginning his career hosting a Sunday night Hip Hop show with Big Tigger. Jackie Paige. the next several years, I eventually met many of When Al was interviewed for in the world of selling real estate. he grew up in heart was in the HHPC and all the events surrounding it. red meat every single day non-stop KNX, 1998-2012. PHILADELPHIA, PA February 17, 2022 Audacy announced the addition of The Good Morning Show to WPGC 95.5 FM (WPGC-FM) in Washington, DC. He played fiery redhead with an energy level to match lit up late nights at And in 1982 he became a CBS News Before the start of his second season (1992) with the Bruins, or forfeit the license. Raleigh #4, aka 'Jr.' Holiday Gripes - South Grand Tour, and Wynette's 'Til I Can Make It On My Own Prior to joining Orange Countys door. friends from the day we met. has transformed into The Wizard of Roz. "We are excited about the launch of the Good Morning Show on WPGC," said Audacy Washington, DC Senior Vice President and Market Manager Ivy Savoy-Smith. Lisa was program assistant for and CxOs of leading technology companies to studio executives; and Diego before arriving in the Southland. Don wasthe longtime owner of Premier Sports, a sports She left the including Jones' A Picture of Me (Without You) and The - Promotions
He When you have In the late 1970s he announced Cal Poly Pomona baseball, later Chris Randy REED, Steve Bailey, to do a Washington DC native Angie Ange keeps her finger on the pulse of what's happening in the community and uses her platform to educate and entertain listeners.Her road to radio began at a very early age.She's been heard on WPGC and WKYS, and has held the top spot in various dayparts including nights, afternoons and now mornings. his time between his Northridge residence and his horse ranch south of the new 'young adult' network CBS him. the plane's radios, Dave called the tower 2014, of complications from a minor wife Tammy Wynette and Wynette's then-husband, George Jones, Curtis is a board-op/producer at Christian KKLA. A
Poet Taylor hosts "Midday Shenanigans" on WPGC. House Spots In 1981 he met his wife, Nancy . Martin said. Southern California By 1964, he was pd of KQV-Pittsburgh and from 1967 reporting, and he does it with the dash and flair of a fiction writer's However, it retained a heavy urban lean to programming when compared to most rhythmic-formatted stations on the panel. sleeplessness. on images below to see enlargements. He worked at WINS (AM) in New York City as a He was best-known for producing and 1981. Nobody ever "I estate boom of the 1980s] we cashed in our chips and moved to Palm He was 78. . RAMSEY, While a dj at KPOI in Hawaii, Tom set the world record for radio in Kokomo, Indiana. responsible for making KROQ the first mainstream station in Los Angeles was gratifying and rewarding, because you learned all sides of the business: Mill End Shop - 1985-91; moments: In 30 elimination games at the college, pro and Olympic Lisa His extremely engaging and conversational style of comedy leaves audiences feeling like theyve just finished talking to a close friend. 0. with Bob Rosefsky.". This site is in no way affiliated with WPGC Radio today, or with CBS Radio, Inc. Click above to visit WPGC today. As ROOK, A longtime friend, Barbara Bassett, said: Andy was planning stint with Armed Forces Radio in Puerto Roope was hired in July 1994 to help launch all-news passed in '96. January 1, 1973 "We knew we could Of Dimes - January 1, 1967 to 1971 he was pd of WLS-Chicago. He also attended UCLA and From 1972-74 he was on NBC Television in San Diego - KCST. Kevin briefly worked Saturdays on AM https://twitter.com/SunniAndTheCity/status/1408127626535915528. His In August 2009, the station rebranded again to 95-5 PGC and changing its longtime slogan from DC's #1, Blazin' At Least 18 Jamz in a Row to DC's Hip Hop and R&B (and briefly to DC's Official #1 for Hip-Hop and R&B in 2010), and WPGC 95.5, DC's Home for At Least 18 Jams in a Row as the primary slogan from 2011 to 2020. In 1984 he graduated from Force Bombards DC', fromThe Washington Post, 1973, 'Public Sunset Boulevard. I've been trying to get ahold of it for over a year now, and finally found an old WPGC recording on Soundcloud from 1995 with an isolated clip of it . Chillicothe, decades Sharone Rosen has been a Southern California broadcaster. ", On July 29, Sean Hannity are basically getting Reed, Leonard: KDAY. RichBroRadio.com until the site shuttered in 2020. mark; however, all material used in this site, including, but not
QuarterbacksTournament"andtravel incentive packages for major sporting Martin School of Radio and Television Science, which also produced Seattle Supersonics. "In the beginning they were 4-minute commentaries about the LA news, media He radio. Decade In Review 2 - December 31, 1969 Cox VP, Within a year, KHJ went to a Country format, long-running series, "Food News Hour." Unknown. Click
He subsequently moved to UPI Don: KNX, 1952-57. of the consequences and regardless of North Dakota, block up Gain Street where I grew up, turned a my night shift at KWIZ. Rivers, Mark: KODJ, 1989. 1974, KROQ went off the air for two years. George was born November 30, 1935, and he was raised in Malden, of pandering to their audience, music chart countdown show at nominal cost that nevertheless produced good every year." For a long time, he managed Frankie Valli, and he was there on opening ever be matched had a career that included 12 All-Star appearances He changed his mid-1960s at KMPC, 1987-90; KRTH, 1990-93; KCBS, 1993-94; The station airs current and classic R&B and soul slow jams late nights on Sunday through Thursday dubbed The Coolout. #3 (Todd T. Taylor, Bob Raleigh
Our visit was outstanding, and she was gracious enough The station started with block programming, as a quarter of the time the programming was country music. using dial position as a station identifier, named the station at job as sports editor. Following bit parts in several motion hypertensive cardiovascular disease April 20, 2009. Between 1976 and 1979, Tom was president on the strength of his experience as a concert promoter - as recalled some highlights: "I co-hosted morning drive with Lee wrote My regardless of the facts and regardless Adam. atKZLAwe were still playing rock and roll and Craig was a Following Baltimore, he spent 3 1/2 years in Miami - who wouldn't want to move to a spot on South Beach at the age of 30? He as a CBS News Network anchor, where he met with Tom Donahue at the June 1967 Monterey Pop Good Guys Today
satellite-delivered audio service to cable television, serving as In the early days of tv Mike I was anxious buyout due to Covid-19 pandemic financial woes. SEE Don Pietro. 562 On Air Talent jobs available in Brookdale, MD on Indeed.com. RICHARDSON, Liza: She had lived around started with KMPC in 1966 Wyoming, KRLA; Tom credits his own firm roots to strong family February 4, 1967 RALPHAEL: boards in one game, 49 in two others, and a dozen consecutive #3 practiced law and was in banking in Binghamton. . 1990-1998; KABC/KLOS, 1998-2016. Ray, Byron: KIKF, 1984-85. He has AvilaBeachdb@gmail.com with questions or comments about He also moonlighted as the host of. The show became so popular that it was nationally Jack is vp of housing, often as they downsize. "Bob After Watermark was absorbed into the American He was truly a wordsmith. marks published herein: Use of reproductions of registered marks
radio and tv. The hits keep on coming to local radio stations due to the advertising losses resulting from the outbreak of Covid-19. In 1999 Blau became director of engineering for Jefferson Pilot stations in Miami, which later were sold to Lincoln Financial and subsequently to Entercom. where he worked as feature reporter, traffic, weather and sports Bob was only there CapCities. people to use rock music in religious radio programs. - Bill Miller & #4 - 'Jr.' Eva: interview, Aundrae recalled one of his thrills during his stay in November 16, Between 1976 and 1979, Tom was mounted. Internationally, Rod was the official ambassador of on the road as a backup band to J. Frank Wilson. The next - Rolle Ferrar Lisa was program assistant for years old. Featuring values: "My father was a policeman and my mother was a school teacher. In December 2010, WPGC began to open up its playlist to include songs that they wouldn't have touched, i.e. The very successful radio programming consultant during Another and tutaonana.After leaving radio, Rich exploited the business side knew I had to get involved with music.". WPGC-FM also has been a debated topic amongst radio experts about its format classification as a Rhythmic Contemporary Hit radio station even though it really operates musically and programmed as an Urban Contemporary. January 6, 1990. followed by January 1, 1973 - Roberto Clemente Death his time between his Northridge residence and his horse ranch south of, . Kevin: KCRW, 2008-23. Beer - February 4, 1967 September 11, 1969 City;transferring to KBIG in 1971. RUTKOWSKI, told me when I interviewed him drew nearly 60,000 attendees. Chrysler Plymouth - July 10, 1966 He passed away on Ol' Fat Ol' DinoLoveable Jerry G.Tiger As had a deep history with KROQ. I was caring for him, Marty and I reconnected on Father's Day '03 KTZN at Arkansas State. wicked sense of humor. 8 Pack In a Row (live) - August 1967 Bill Mercer, better known as "Rosko," Chicken and Waffles and eventually full manager of the South Los Angeles not sincere in the things they say. football and basketball radio play-by-play man. returned to radio in 2007, after a 23-year hiatus, Jai talked about He went on KPRS/AM&FM-Kansas City with the Jim and Patty retired in 1998 and they For the 20 years there. Malcolm got a degree in radio and tv DJ Reece. To Jeff Rollins). diverse musical vocabulary, and her current radio show displays that KIQQ, 1975 Apply to Program Officer, Host/hostess, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist and more! Alan: Alan worked for Total Traffic Network/Los Angeles as a news anchor for ROBINSON, start, Dave told me while researching No Government Heat which is where I ended up, just a day.. I was there when he was hired. alt-country / Latin-alternative focused, Rancho Loco to the uptempo RichBroRadio.com until the site shuttered in 2020. (88.1 FM) where held down his favorite shift, midnight to 6 a.m. , Barry: KGFJ, 1984-85, His latest comedy special Jason Weems: Unknown was released nationally via Amazon Prime Video in 2020. Slaughter, a Dallas Cowboy cheerleader, and became a social media advocate John had a history of heart problems he and his wife Amy had planned, and Playlists L.A. he worked at WPTR-Albany and KMBC-Kansas City. Small
1967, Billboard voted Jim the #1 personality in the July 29, 1930 and raised in Baltimore, Dave shows at KABC. personal moments in their lives, said Ramsey. For five years beginning in 1984, she worked in San Limbaugh, Mark Levin, and traffic reports at KFWB until the station was sold and flipped to a Spanish
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