Late in the game for a response but I still miss Spike and Judi and Kathy! Incredibly frequent use of reverb while broadcasting. Former Artistic Director at The Factory Theater. This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. [2] He also attended Columbia College Chicago where he studied film. I can remember being 10 years old and thinking how boring. I thought of my Dad often as I tuned in every morning. So I wonder if WGN felt burned by Pete leaving them back then and thats why WGN wont offer Pete a full time gig? 1 am - The Jim Bohannon Show 4 am - WGN Early Morning News (WGN-TV simulcast) 6 am - Bob Sirott 10 am - John Williams (with Wintrust Business Lunch at 12-1 pm) 2 pm - Chicago's Afternoon News (with Steve Bertrand and Lisa Dent) 6 pm - Dave Plier 10 pm to 1 am - Rollye James Saturday 1 am - The Jim Bohannon Show 4 am - WGN Showcase Steve made me think and laugh, while stuck in traffic on the Kennedy each morning. One of several similar rooms designed for individual artists and small musical groups, 3A floats on inflated cushions to eliminate all noise vibration. Bob Collins (February 28, 1942 - February 8, 2000) was a morning DJ on WGN -720AM radio in Chicago. Thats just my opinion. Same here. Biblioracle: Wannabe writers are churning out stories written by ChatGPT. Im so disappointed with WGN. This 50 watt transmitter was built up from component parts by station engineers and was moved over to the Drake Hotel at the latter part of 1922. Twitter. Bill and Wendy ARE THE BEST. Originally from Rockford, IL, Kolkmeyer graduated from NIU with a BS in Meteorology and a minor in Applied Mathematics. Dent will take over afternoons in the New Year, Davlantes will work on special and investigative reports. Im done. And unfortunately it didnt work out. Personalities needed to be looked at and tamed. I never could understand why WGN put him on the air so he could promote his mortgage business disguised as giving advice to people. Purposely mispronouncing the names of celebrities, such as: This page was last edited on 21 January 2023, at 20:38. WGNs hiring of Sirott tells us there is a lot of truth to what Joyner said because quite basically, relying on the same ol limited list of names to keep your radio station relevant is particularly asinine at a time when radio is failing to attract the next generation of listeners. While residing in TX 09/2015 DeCastro fired Bob and Marianne. Listen at AM 720, online, on the WGN Radio app, TuneIn, Amazon Echo, GooglePlay - details at www.wgnradio.com/listen WGN Radio WGN Radio 82Kfollowers 231following Posts About Photos Videos More Posts About Photos Videos WGN Radio Photos WGN Radio's Photos Tagged photos Albums Chicago Tribune historical photo, The sound effects machine as it appears from the rear to an operator during a broadcast on Aug. 28, 1936. Jack Taylor Former anchor, host and announcer for WGN-TV. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. He was the host of 'Imus in the Morning' for nearly 50 years. Just started listening to WGN last year for something different. Chicago Tribune historical photo, Henry Weber conducts the Chicago Theater of the Air orchestra over WGN radio, the Chicago Tribune station, in 1945. 489 following. MacCormack hosted the All Night Meister Brau Showcase on WGN from 1959 until the day he died in 1971. Digilio is a theater director and actor, and a former member of The Factory Theater. Couldnt stand the way he interrupted his guests. Glad Steve C is gone. We've all lashed out at a co-worker or two, but not many of us have done it on television. Though WGN Radio and the Tribune Co.'s broadcast and publishing divisions are going their separate ways, they made some great history together with their unique marriage starting on March 29, 1924. Thank God you got rid of Cochran! As first reported by Robert Feder Friday morning, WGN-AM morning personality Steve Cochran was dropped from the station and replaced by a returning Bob Sirott, who'll take over January 6. If they get rid of Roe Conn Im done. Despite his firing, Cochran is still under contract through 2020. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. WGN 720-AM, the Nexstar Media Group news/talk station, chose the Friday night of a three-day holiday weekend to drop the bombshell that it's overhauling its weekday afternoon and evening lineup.. But he left WGN to take a job on 97.1 FM the Drive on their morning show. Feder flashback: So you think you know Chicago television. Comedy legend Dick Smothers of The Smothers Brothers, Celebrate the Luck of the Irish at Chief ONeills, Wonderful World of Disneyland, Walt Disney World, Pouring in the music at Chicagos Salt Shed, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. I didnt think Cochran was that bad, but I had to turn the station off 2 years ago because I could stand listening to the two that followed Cochran in the morning and the idiot who does the over night show. Cochran was always a rather annoying DJ. So disappointed with WGN. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. He has married twice and divorced twice. Chicago Bears Radio Producer Allison Payne Cause Of Death Former WGN-TV Anchor Allison Payne Passed Away At 57. What is the new WGN thinking, are all the bosses afraid to read the numbers, or are there egos so large that they are smarter than the chicago listeners, I hope that the person who put Sinatra on Sunday mornings didnt do this, but it sounds like the same logic. From left are, Lucy Gilman, actress in Painted Dreams, who'll be bat girl, Marlin Hurt, Gordon Vandover and Bud Vandover of Tom, Dick and Harry comedy team; Announcer Ed Allen, and, squatting, Attilio Baggiore, noted WGN tenor. Call and join in on the show: 888-876-5593 (88 88 ROLLYE) Want to send an email? Radio Ink. Cant stand that snotty, conceited Sirott. Love Dave, Mary with the news and the camaraderie. WGN Radio, along with our friends from Pepper Construction, celebrated the opening of our new studios with an open house on Wednesday, August 29, 2018. Sirott is horrible and his wife is worse. 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We have authors, Chefs, Bands, DIY guests and anything else that is news worthy. Station albums were a popular promotional item, often being distributed by the outlet's . Theres a valid reason he was kept in a room by himselfno one else could fit with him AND his ego. Nick Digilio (born July 6, 1965) is a movie critic and radio personality. Robert Feder, a lifelong Chicagoan, covered the media beat in his hometown from 1980 until his retirement in 2022. Daniels, Yvonne - Passed away from cancer in 1991. Digilio was fired from WGN Radio on September 4, 2020, as part of a talent shakeup, after 35 years at the station.[8]. Absolutely agree about Hochberg. Agree with canning Cochrane. He was the host of an award-winning radio program [1] on WGN Radio in Chicago. Not much different than the next. You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Get Quick Answers - find Top Results. To learn more about ChatGPT and how we can inspire students, we sat down with BestReviews book expert, Ciera Pasturel. Were not relevant anymore. Chicago Tribune historical photo, John Holbrook loses a bet and gets a pie in the face while Colleen Moore, left, and Jess Kirkpatrick watch in Studio #2 at WGN on March 1, 1944. Thank you WGN!!! Next to go should be John Williams, also self centered and opinionated and dismissive of other points of view. The camera occasionally pans to meteorologist Paul Konrad, who whistles as the banter . Wgn has been part of my life since I was a child. Now it is loosing me as a listener. Many people do not get along well with the boss, especially initially lots of changes with new owners and thus new Management. They tried that before and she is a ditz. OMG hope its Bob & Marianne You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Heres how, Deans Weekender: Ashanti & Ja Rule take the stage, 4th grader reports Fridays weather forecast, Best smart home devices for older users, according, How to get started on spring cleaning early, according, Worried about your student using ChatGPT for homework? The numbers for Cochran have been great and this station is looking to shut itself down. Chicago Tribune historical photo, The principal characters in the Tom Mix radio program at WGN radio on April 24, 1946. Are any of them any good? That was the case for Robin Baumgarten, a WGN Chicago morning news anchor, who expressed frustration with co-anchor Larry Potash after he allegedly failed to play a video clip during a newscast. The former weekend producer of The Nick Digilio Show was Craig Collins, replacing Andy "The Count" Hermann. The firing of Bill, Wendy and Steve Cochran make many of us feel like weve lost some family members. You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Media. Dont need the negativity heading into work. Digilio, an inductee in the WGN Radio Walk of Fame who recently marked his 35th year at the station, moved up to full-time host in 2013. Audio Ink is a trademark of Streamline Publishing, Inc. Log In (Existing Digital Subscriptions Only), Lieberman Takes Important Sales Role With iHeart. That sounds like ownership/management is looking for a writer-off. Dean, Lyle - Semi-retired news anchor and reporter at WGN-AM Chicago. Not a Sirott fan, so Ill be looking for a new morning station. Glad Steve C is gone. Glad to see him go.but sirott is not the answer. Ill never listen to either one. Chicago Tribune historical photo, First Lieut. This isn't the first time WGN creates a buzz on the Web. they could record and edit farewell messages before airing them. Kritika Kumari - September 13, 2021. The cast, in western costumes for a broadcast from "Dobie County", are Don Gordon, from left, announcer and narrator, Jane played by Jane Webb, Sheriff Mike Shaw played by Leo Curley, Wash played by Forest Lewis, and Tom Mix played by Curley Bradley. Reports surfaced Cochran had personality conflicts with WGN boss Sean Compton, who was appointed the stations GM shortly after Nexstar took over the legendary AM station as part of the companys $4.1 billion takeover of Tribune Media, WGNs former owner.