Now working at WTOP in Washington. The Philly Talk Radio People Page is an original feature of PhillyTalk.com First published in June of 2001 from information gathered at this site since 1997 Original material copyright All rights reserved. This is a developing story. Jack McKinney Former WCAU-AM and CBS national syndicated talk radio personality, and former Philadelphia Daily News Columnist. Metro's PD, Gordon Deal, was Ellery's newsman at WCTC in New Jersey. Art Mckeown "Art the Builder" - Longtime partner with Rick Degregorio in the long-running home repair and fix-it show. Cathy Donnelly Formerly on NJ101.5. Previously at WWDB. Bill Thomas Former fill-in on WWDB. (Added/Updated - 11/2003 by P.M.S.). The move made KYW the easternmost U.S. radio station with a call sign beginning with "K". Jimmy Kimmel, co-host, was Kent's producer at one time. Previously on WPHT and WWDB. He joined KYW in February 2013 and joined the early-bird crew in December 2016. Rick Jensen Program Director WDEL, doubles as on-air host. A second issue was that, under the provisions of the "Davis Amendment", eight clear channel frequencies were to be allocated to each of five national regions. KYW (1060 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station licensed to serve Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. For the first time in its 55-year history, KYW Newsradio (1060-AM) will be simulcast on the FM dial after parent company Entercom Communications Corp. completed a station swap with Silver Spring,. PhillyTalk.com site contributor. Went to KOMO in Seattle Washington? Updated 11/2003 by P.M.S) Now operating a consultancy for talk radio guests, based in Tucson. Dick Bolger Formerly on WFPG - 1450-AM in Atlantic City until station change in 2000. The U.S. Fire Administration reports only 5% of the country's career firefighters are women. [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. Being able to make people laugh at a drop of a hat was no easy task. Joseph Miller, 37, broke down in tears as he told the court that he not only lost his wife but also his best friend. Watch CBS News KYW Newsradio 1060 An Unusual Community Springs Up From Philadelphia's Opioid Epidemic The city's opioid epidemic claimed 1,200 lives to overdoses in 2017, and it's created a new. Priscilla Fox Express/Shadow Broadcast Services. 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. TV/RADIO | MORE: KYW-TV News Anchors and Reporters Coverage: Philadelphia Affiliation: CBS: Alycia Lane KYW-TV Anchor * Jericka Duncan KYW-TV Reporter * No longer with Network. (11/02)Updated 1/1/2014: Via his Niece Dianne Morris, Sad to announce that Ken James Moore passed away in his sleep on Dec. 26, 2013. 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? Heard most recently on WIP 610-AM. Daryl has one daughter and has lived in Philadelphia most of his life. Ahead of its simulcast on 103.9 FM on November 23, KYW elevates Denise Nakano (pictured) to midday anchor and Jay Scott Smith to afternoon anchor. Passed away the same day his show was to start on WPEN of a heart attack. 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. 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. Mellany Armstrong Former morning news reporter at WWDB. [25] The Westinghouse-NBC station swap, and its subsequent reversal nine years later, resulted in two alternate ways to recount KYW's history. KYW was assigned to the clear channel frequency of 1020kHz, but the assignment caused two major problems. (Added/Updated - 11/2003 by P.M.S. KYW is currently one of three "K" stations in Pennsylvania on the AM band, in addition to KDKA and, "Comparison of New and Old Rate Schedules of NBC. morning show at WKYC Studios in Cleveland, Ohio. Research shows most youth are "extremely worried" about climate change. Lance Venta is Owner and Publisher of RadioInsight.com. Since 1992, popular Los Angeles talk hosts at KFI (1992-99, 2001-present) and KABC 1999-2000. Co-owner WBCB 1490-AM. As of summer 2001, she is an afternoon drive news anchor on WCBS. NJ 101.5, WPHT 1210 AM (10 am to 1 pm), WWDB 96.5, Now on in Dallas Ft. Worth. ${paramValue} on Audacy: Listen to Free Radio Online | Music, Sports, News, Podcasts Saturdays on WNWR 1540-AM. Updated by "Janky" 5/2004 - Hired with legendary talk host Jonathon Brandmeir to do a morning show on KCBS. [7] WEBH was deleted,[8] and the other two stations were merged, with a dual call letter assignment of KYW-KFKX, although the latter call sign would be rarely if ever used after 1930. The Westinghouse station was first licensed on November 15, 1921, as Chicago's first broadcasting outlet, with the randomly assigned call letters of KYW. It is a 50,000-watt Class A clear channel station, which permits its nighttime signal to be heard in most of the east central US and into Mexico and Canada. These young chefs had two hours in the kitchen at the Art Institute of Philadelphia to create two dishes from memory. She or he must be practiced and comfortable with conversational, compelling broadcast news . Now can be heard on WOL Radio in Washington, DC on 1340 AM (1pm-4pm, Monday-Friday), and on XM (added 12/01). If you know of an index that extends to other radio people please let us know so we can link to it. 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 After clearing the final regulatory hurdles, the swap went into effect on January 22, 1956. Austin DuttonStarted on WBUX then WPHT and WPEN. Sizemore suffered a brain aneurysm in his home on February 18. Shortly after, 'CAU was blown up by CBS, became WOGL-AM and simulcast the FM with no programming of its own. Reveal contacts of top KYW Newsradio managers and employees. Patti Burns - anchor/reporter (1974-1997); died in 2001. A lengthy investigation was launched. Harry Martin was exactly what KYW-Radio needed to bolster its morning ratings in the early '60s. [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. Previously on KYW. Named by Newsweek magazine as "the most celebrated radio host in New York" in 1979. ), Joe Chiodo News reports. This page depends upon you. Philly radio host (real estate and money) and newspaper columnist 1960's.New York radio host and advice columnist from 1973 to 1993. Still in the Philly area. Won for Best Radio News Documentary for "Witness To Change" on KYW Newsradio Following the Civil Unrest in Philadelphia on May 30 & 31, 2020. Moved to WPHT 1210-AM. Author. Morning News on WOGL(Oldies) on the Don Cannon show. more KYW Newsradio In Depth Audacy News Chicago was located in Region 4, while the reallocation provisions had reserved 1020kHz for use in Region 2, a grouping of mid-Atlantic states. Could only get the OK to put Rush on weekends and un-named corporate types insisted they preview the shows and edit out any content too controversial. Dom Giordano Overnight host on WWDB 96.5, moved to mornings 7/98. Covered the war in Vietnam for NBC News 69-70. KYW Newsradio's programming is also available via a simulcast on sister station 103.9 WPHI-FM and the HD2 subchannel of sister station 94.1 WIP-FM.[2]. Bill Corsair Popular overnight host on WCAU 1210 AM. Brooke Daniels NJ101.5 middays and afternoons, 1990-93. Reggie Bryant WHAT 1340-AM. Kristen Johanson Career He was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinsons Disease in August 2017. 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. (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. "Not entirely by choice", says the former talker. Four 'PHT "intro" bumpers are in the Audio Vault. Mayor Kenney says city funding helps make arts more accessible to more people and he'd like to do more. Finally it proposed moving the station to a Region 2 location, settling on Philadelphia. When I was doing a parody piece on local talk radio he allowed me to use some of his material and images. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. Former Kiss-100 morning man. (10/01) WPEN 950-AM in Philadelphia. Moved to WIBG 1020-AM on July 31st, 2006. Her website has syndication information and a few pictures. Shore reports on WOGL FM, WPHT AM, et al. Entercom had never previously owned a station in its home market. - Host on WCAU 1210 in the early 70s - also wrote James Bond parodies (oy oy seven) and wrote for Mad Magazine in the 60s (11/02), Derek Williams Formerly WWDB news reporter. Diane Raymond Program Director also hosted mid-days (12:25-2 pm) on 'DB in the late 80s after Mary Mason left. Current afternoon anchor Ian Bush will transition to serve as morning co-anchor with Carol MacKenzie. WRCV adopted a big band format featuring swing music popular during the pre-rock era. 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. Now (as of Spring 2001) is at the Internet arm of the Village Voice. (Updated 2004), Frank L. Rizzo Frank Lazarro Rizzo (1920-1991) -- also known as "The Big Bambino" - Born in Philadelphia on October 23, 1920. This email address is being protected from spambots. "I hope to return to the Senate later this month," the retiring senator said in a statement. The transaction separated KYW from its television counterparts, and marked the first time since its establishment 96 years earlier that KYW was no longer owned by a direct descendant of Westinghouse. Ken James Overnights on WWDB during the mid to late 80s - brother of Wynn Moore - favorite line to unresponsive callers."Earth calling Mars!" May not be reproduced or copied. Susan Bray Formerly of WWDB. Visit our, KYW Sets New Anchor Lineup Ahead Of Addition Of FM, From Banned To All-Weekend Stunt, KMLE & WPAW Goes Nonstop Morgan Wallen, Audacy Launches Front Range Country 103.1 Denver, Tino Cochino Radio Joins 106.1 Kiss-FM Dallas, News Center Maine: It was a lightning bolt: Maines WBLM celebrates 50 years of classic rock, Edison Research Releases 2023 Infinite Dial Study. It consistently clocked a late-arriving all-news rival, WCAU-AM, which eventually gave up the format. The Commission renewed NBC's licenses for WRCV radio and television, on the condition that the 1956 station swap with Westinghouse be reversed. Roberta Gale Formerly of WKXW NJ101.5-FM then left to syndicate. KYW Newsradio United States employs 49 employees. The price reductions for the life-saving medication come amid criticism that unaffordable insulin may constitute a human rights abuse. Sizemore was hospitalized in critical condition on Feb. 18 after suffering a stroke and brain aneurysm. A new report indicates that industrial pollution is on the rise across the country, and the Keystone State is one of the worst offenders. Rollye James Currently syndicated with WPHT 1210-AM as her home base. The recommended age to start screenings has been lowered to age 45. Update Spring 2002, heard on WIP. The station was designed to serve a dual purpose, of providing an agricultural service, and for testing the practicality of using shortwave transmitters to link together radio networks, with KFKX receiving much of its programming by shortwave from KDKA in Pittsburgh. Update 2003 - after a stint as an anchor with Fox Sports Radio Network, now PD at WBNS (Sports Radio 1460) Columbus, OH. (last updated 9-01) Picture, Donna Francavilla -Picture News, producer at WWDB 1981 then went to KYW in 1982 as desk assistant & production assistant. Home FAQ Anchor Birthdays Anchor Surveys GoGoMag.com Links: TVHeads.com As Seen On TV! 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. (2-07), Stan Majors For nearly ten years (1992-2001) broadcast late night issue talk show nationally.total stations over 500 during that timesyndicated by three different national radio networks. Fans are encouraged to hold onto their tickets for the rescheduled date. Pictures of News Anchors and Reporters. There, he coverers gun violence, major city, and federal court cases, and criminal justice reform in Philadelphia. he has been working with co-host Anthony Gargano since early 2000. Founder ofPahrump-based radio station KNYE 95.1 FM. Entercom announces a revamped weekday lineup for KYW-AM Philadelphia. Mickey Charles Hosted gambling/sports talk show on WCAU in the late 1970s, Ken Chiampou Part of the John (John Kobylt) and Ken team NJ101.5 afternoons 1990-92. Went to California to be a writer for the "Man Show." Heard on WOR in New York until he retired. Early Program Director, Talk and Car Show host, Video Rental Store pioneer. (1999) then Portland AM 620 KDBZ (2000) (last updated 6-01), Fred Sherman WPEN 950-AM Money Show. Currently at KGO in San Francisco. Moved over to WBT in Charlotte, NC, August 7, 2006 (7/06). Mayor of Philadelphia, Pa., 1972-80. Now Ukee Washington is the last man standing because everybody else retired, quit, was fired unexpectedly, or joined FOX 29 instead. Entercom announces a revamped weekday on-air lineup for KYW Newsradio, Philadelphias trusted source for news and information. Tom Bigby Program Director of WIP 610-AM, previously pulled double duty at PD of WPHT. 6:30 pm - CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell (WCBS-TV simulcast) Steve Martorano Worked at WPHT with Amy Kaplan (1 pm to 5 pm), at WPHT with Debra Luray and later on by himself in the early morning shift. KYW is a 50,000watt Class A clear channel station. Hurricane Harbor opens for the season on May 20. Clark on Digital City AOL or AOL keyword = Clark, Jeff Deminski Partnered with Bill Doyle on NJ101.5 afternoons, 1993-1999. Steve Nikazy, longtime anchor and reporter at Entercom news KYW Philadelphia (1060), will retire June 28. The effect of the Trump tax cut has led to some fierce political debate, particularly in states like New Jersey. Ralph Fox Co-founder of Phila Cares charity. Moved to 860-AM on November 13, 2004. 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. The show was removed from the station sometime around 2004. With a good radio receiver, its nighttime signal can be heard in much of the Eastern United States and Eastern Canada, however, it restricts its signal towards the Southwest United States to protect XECPAE-AM in Mexico City, which shares Class A status on AM 1060. In the records of the FCC, the station in Philadelphia on 1060kHz merely underwent two call letter and ownership changes, taking place in 1956 and 1965. Passed away in 2022.https://www.mudgeeguardian.com.au/story/7600864/susan-bray-delong-a-trailblazing-pioneer-for-women-in-radio-dies-aged-79/. Susan Monday hosts Monday on Sunday, Sunday afternoons from 2 to 3 p.m. An in-depth look at the big stories of the week. Email wallykennedy at aol dot com (added 1/07), Amy Kaplan KYW 1060-AM News -- Worked at WPHT with Steve Martorano in the afternoons. Kid's Corner - Kathy O'Connell WXPN - 88.5 FM - Kids programming. It also wanted to start a station in Chicago. The television station became KYW-TV at this point.[33]. While on WPHT the team was split (Jay was released) and Hilarie continued the show for several months until she went to Metro.

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