2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Now in real estate in South Florida. Voice of the Eagles broadcasts. [23], On February 13, NBC changed KYW's call letters in Philadelphia to WRCV (for the RCA-Victor record label). On September 21, 1965, shortly after Westinghouse regained control of 1060 AM, the newly revived KYW dropped its NBC radio affiliation. He formerly worked for the Inquirer and was on the popular Prism show, "Great Sports Debate." Went to California to be a writer for the "Man Show." 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 KYW. Picture. Reports contributed to CBS are also sometimes aired by KYW, a CBS affiliate. Passed away in 2022.https://www.mudgeeguardian.com.au/story/7600864/susan-bray-delong-a-trailblazing-pioneer-for-women-in-radio-dies-aged-79/. 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. And before that worked freelance on WPEN. Left WWDB in spring 2000. Ian Bush will move from afternoons to mornings to co-anchor alongside Carol MacKenzie. Back to WIP in 2006. KYW's unusual history includes its call sign of only three letters, beginning with a K, rare for a station in the east. It's anyone's guess how strong the station would be today if those un-named corporate types had any vision. Started gardening reports for KWY in 2006. If you know of an index that extends to other radio people please let us know so we can link to it. Michelle Durham will continue in her role as afternoon anchor. Starting Nov. 15, Siafa Lewis will anchor Eyewitness News at 4PM with Natasha Brown. Pat Croce One-time host on WIP. 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. Previously long term on KYW Newsradio. (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. Died 5/31/1996. Worked with Dom Giordano as a team doing the morning show while the station prepped for its morning news show. Dave Uram is an American Reporter reporting morning news on KYW News radio. Deceased. 6:30 pm - CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell (WCBS-TV simulcast) Kent Voss | Picture | Parody Page 1998 Formerly of WWDB, previously several markets. (4/04), Bernard Meltzer WPEN? Priscilla Fox Express/Shadow Broadcast Services. "Big Daddy" Graham - www.bigdaddygraham.com WIP 610-AM - Overnights. You had respected veterans like Walt Hunter, Pat Ciarrocchi, Kathy Orr, Susan Barnett, Chris May, Carol Erickson, Bob Kelly, and Beasley Reece in the house. Mark Daniels (submitted 10/01) WFIL - Station's local talk/news/commentary show for over 5 years. Karin's news beat kept the Philadelphia region aware of all the unique . [44], KYW broke from its all-news format on November 3, 2022, to simulcast Game 5 of the 2022 World Series, which involved the Philadelphia Phillies, with WPHT. (L.A.), Larry "Smokey" Gifford | Picture Former morning sports reporter at WWDB. David Rimmer WWDB Program Director from 1990-1995. (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. We collected photos of many of these well-known TV journalists and anchors. Irving and Doncic became the first Dallas teammates to score at least 40 in the same game. The bridge and road are being closed to allow open movement and space for a new fender replacement project. (Mike Thompson was hired to be Tony's producer Mike stayed in radio and later became PD for WWDB.) 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. Several audio clips are on the Phil Valentine Archive Page. The Westinghouse station was first licensed on November 15, 1921, as Chicago's first broadcasting outlet, with the randomly assigned call letters of KYW. Dr. Jim Corea Archive page -- Health and Fitness. Previously on WPHT and WWDB. The U.S. Fire Administration reports only 5% of the country's career firefighters are women. Most know for hosting the longest-running and highly rated TV talk show AM Philadelphia (1984-1997). Lost to John Anderson. Previously at WNPV, 1440 AM Lansdale, PA. (7/06). [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). Thumbnail picture. At the time, the FCC normally did not allow common ownership of clear channel stations with overlapping nighttime coverage. Current afternoon anchor Ian Bush will transition to morning drive as co-anchor with Carol MacKenzie. 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. (Updated 2004), Frank L. Rizzo Frank Lazarro Rizzo (1920-1991) -- also known as "The Big Bambino" - Born in Philadelphia on October 23, 1920. Change Your Work, Change Your Wealth, Change Your Life IN REAL TIME. Previously long-time WWDB news reporter. 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.. Replaced by Paul W. Smith then hired away by 'CAU. Another one of him at WRTI. Also aired once a week the Kids Corner show, WXPN. KYW Newsradio 1060 has jettisoned the signature teletype sound that accompanied its AM radio broadcasts in Philadelphia for decades. Currently out of radio and a partner in a private jet charter business. Vicki VenturiniNews Anchor for Paul W. Smith & worked with him & John Brown in 1994,1995. Fans of the Italian stallion can tune in to see all six "Rocky" movies streaming on a loop, all day, every day. DJs like . Ralph Fox Co-founder of Phila Cares charity. On September 1, 1928, the Federal Radio Commission (FRC) ordered that their operations should be consolidated. John McNulty WNWR 1540-AM. 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. [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]. The law bans specific traffic stops for minor violations like having a tail light out. Four 'PHT "intro" bumpers are in the Audio Vault. Sheryl Ann Kennedy Metro News. Daryl has been hosting since May 2002 and is a senior writer for City Newspaper. Won Associated Press Award for Best Newscast in PA in 2004, successfully sued CBS, retired now and living in Vegas and Florida. Drivers can also use the New Jersey Turnpike while road closures signs remain. Bob Grant WOR 710-AM New York - Started in talk radio in the mid-70s. Current afternoon anchor Ian Bush will transition to serve as morning co-anchor with Carol MacKenzie. Mellany Armstrong Former morning news reporter at WWDB. Currently the New Director of all of the Clear Channel Radio stations in Washington DC and morning news anchor on Clear Channel's WBIGBig 100 in DC. 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? Now Ukee Washington is the last man standing because everybody else retired, quit, was fired unexpectedly, or joined FOX 29 instead. He was mostly a DJ but a listener who sent this in remembers him interviewing Rock stars like John Lennon. 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. Great things are happening at KYW Newsradio including the expansion to FM and Im thrilled to be a part of this growing, diverse news team, said Nakano. In 1995, Westinghouse Electric announced its purchase of CBS. Building 21 Philadelphia is temporarily shut down. Don Henderson Voice of Temple Owl basketball on WRTI also hosted a sports talk show on WCAU in the late 1970s well into the 1990s (I think). DJ on Jammin' Gold 95.7-FM, filled in on WIP and WOGL 98.1-FM. [20], KYW acquired a television counterpart in late February 1953, when Westinghouse bought WPTZ (channel 3), the nation's third commercial television station and NBC's second television affiliate, from Philco. [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. His misadventures appealed to almost everyone. Previously on KYW. Hosted a talk show there then dabbled in theater and played small parts in a number of movies and a few TV shows. Ian Bush moves from afternoon to co-anchor mornings. KYW Newsradio (1060 AM) is moving Denise Nakano to midday anchor and Jay Scott Smith to afternoon anchor. Bernie McCain Formerly hosted overnights on WWDB in mid-1980s -- last heard on the radio in DC area? From 1986 to 1998, KYW used the C-QUAM AM Stereo system, but abandoned stereo broadcasts about the time of the CBS-Westinghouse merger and went back to standard monophonic broadcasts. Jerry and his partner decided not to sell at that time. Soon after he moved to L.A. with his wife. The first-degree murder charges do not allow for bail, so Jones is being held as he awaits a preliminary hearing scheduled for March 29. This page depends upon you. Her website has syndication information and a few pictures. The Flyers are well out of the playoff race and will be sellers leading into Friday's deadline. (Update by Michele M - September 2002) - Judi had a pretty illustrious career before 101.5. Moved to WPHT 1210-AM. He was nominated again for Mayor but died before the election of a heart attack on July 16, 1991. Program Manager & PM Drive Host WWDB-FM Philadelphia 1981-85. Also worked at WINS in NYWTOP in Washington, CBS Radio in NY, etc. The announcement comes as Apple tries to claw its way back to dominance in the classroom. Merrill Reese WWDB in the early days. Ken James Overnights on WWDB during the mid to late 80s - brother of Wynn Moore - favorite line to unresponsive callers."Earth calling Mars!" 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. Once WWDB stopped Talk he went to Philly Tv News. Picture coming soon. ), Joe Chiodo News reports. 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. Daryl has one daughter and has lived in Philadelphia most of his life. Wynn Moore Long time host on WWDB since the beginning. Valerie Morrison Psychic Counselor & Medium. Dick Bolger Formerly on WFPG - 1450-AM in Atlantic City until station change in 2000. He went on to become the President of the 76ers basketball team and then the owner. Kirk Dorn Kirk worked at KYW until he moved to WWDB to head up its morning news programming until Nov. 2000. Anita broadcasts traffic for Shadow Traffic. Steve Bryant WCOJ West Chester. [21], In June 1955 Westinghouse agreed to trade KYW and WPTZ to NBC in exchange for NBC's Cleveland properties, WTAM-AM-FM and WNBK television; Westinghouse also received $3 million in cash compensation. Saturdays on WNWR 1540-AM. Photograph from 1994. [14] Westinghouse used the studios and sales operations of WCAU. 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. He served the US Armed Forces as a photojournalist for the Coast Guard in the late seventies and early eighties. (12/2004), Steve O'Bryan Sports talk on WCAU-AM from 1986-1988, then went to WOGL to do AM drive before being dumped for Don Cannon. Upon its completion KYW became a sister station to its long-time rival, CBS-owned WGMP (1210 AM, now WPHT). Patti Burns - anchor/reporter (1974-1997); died in 2001. Jim Gearhardt WKXW NJ101.5-FM -- Host of the morning news and comment show. It also wanted to start a station in Chicago. The Flyers traded Zac MacEwen for Lemieux and a fifth-round draft pick. Tom Robinson "The Nighthawk" -- did the 2 am to 6 am shift on WMMR around '80 or '81. 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. Edward R. Murrow Award (Radio) 2021 Customers who go to the drive-thru restaurant Wednesday can get a free donut with the purchase of any beverage. The hard-throwing Phillies prospect's fastball touched 99 mph in his spring training debut Wednesday. You might remember her as co-host at Q102 and on various other stations in Philly. They rejoined on WWDB in the afternoon until WWDB flipped formats. Previously on Star 104.5 as morning co-host with Nancy Glass. KYW's signal on the new frequency experienced difficulties in covering the entire city of Chicago. He will be sadly missed. 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. Current afternoon anchor Ian Bush will transition to serve as morning co-anchor with Carol MacKenzie. Chicago was located in Region 4, while the reallocation provisions had reserved 1020kHz for use in Region 2, a grouping of mid-Atlantic states. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. He did a live call-in thing overnight. 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. 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. Philly radio host (real estate and money) and newspaper columnist 1960's.New York radio host and advice columnist from 1973 to 1993. While you wait to be served, you might just get to hear a tune by Mr. A. As of summer 2001, she is an afternoon drive news anchor on WCBS. While on WPHT the team was split (Jay was released) and Hilarie continued the show for several months until she went to Metro. Susan has anchored the news for CBS News Radio in New York and WMAL and XM Satellite Radio in Washington DC. Parody page from 12/1/98 - John joins WMGK 102.9-FM classic rock as the morning man, 5:30 to 9 am. (ABC-Disney) (7-01). (Added/Updated 11/2003 by P.M.S). 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. Howard Eskin WIP 610-AM -- Previously, TV Sportscaster, WMMR. Republican candidate for Illinois Senate 1972. 'DB also picked up Harry Gross from 'CAU (and Frank Ford?) Now can be heard on WOL Radio in Washington, DC on 1340 AM (1pm-4pm, Monday-Friday), and on XM (added 12/01). Beloved KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Karin Phillips passed away suddenly on Tuesday after a brief illness. Since then, it has become the most-influential news and information source in the Philadelphia region, as well as one of the most-listened-to radio stations in the area with 1.3 million weekly listeners. Tom Marr WCBM 680-AM, Baltimore. Still heard occasionally on KYW As a freelance reporter for CBS Radio News, she is sometimes called on for live two-way discussions with the on-air talent. Danielle Wiggins anchors the 4:30 a.m. half hour and the Saturday edition of the GO! (1999) then Portland AM 620 KDBZ (2000) (last updated 6-01), Fred Sherman WPEN 950-AM Money Show. Since 1992, popular Los Angeles talk hosts at KFI (1992-99, 2001-present) and KABC 1999-2000. KYW was assigned to the clear channel frequency of 1020kHz, but the assignment caused two major problems. (6-01) - Also does an Oldies show with music and interviews of artists from the '50s, '60s and 70's from Philly and South Jersey, OOT'S Two Street Radio Show on: WWZK FM - OLDIES 94.3 FM on Sundays at 6 pm and also on 1490 WBCB on SUNDAYS at 6 pm. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Bob Kelly - weekday mornings (4:30-7 on KYW and 7-9 a.m. on WPSG) and weeknights at 5 and 6 p.m. Nicole Brewer - digital journalist and morning contributor, Dray Clark - weekday morning features reporter, Jericka Duncan - general assignment reporter, Elizabeth Hur - general assignment reporter, Todd Quinones - general assignment reporter, Robin Rieger - general assignment reporter, Diana Rocco - general assignment reporter, Stephanie Stahl - health and science reporter.
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