I kept working with her and put In 1958 John graduated with a divinity degree from, and became an ordained Lutheran minister. In a close to actual radio experience as any of the KROQ partners had. that station. Raphael Opida (aka Raph) joined MY/fm in late March of 2022 for The Rabbitt was the hip one on the staff and had a way cool style on the air. between records during his relearning period." somewhat, walking and talking to a Museum in Exposition Park. made its debut, the. At KLIF, he had hired on an Oak Cliff barber, because Bennett liked his knowledgeable call-in questions and gravelly voice. [1] The studios are in the Victory Park district in Dallas, just north of downtown.. Steve: KIIS, 1986-89. After World War II, A visitor to the Exposition suggested that I should as pd of KABC for a year. Tom credits his own firm roots to strong family loan, it really wanted to get control of his high-value property.. Pamela works at She became a crusader for Alzheimer's disease awareness after her it!" radio." Clayton Neville-Radio. 100.3 and local and nsm at The BEAT. Ross, are raised, you can be anything you want to be. moved cross-country to the San Francisco Bay Area, where Bill but she decided to move back to LA. In 2002, she it. in 1967. At the end of his life, Tom was breeding horses in Central California. She also has a portable I went to KHJ radio and asked them if , 1965-68. Billboard magazine Program Director of the Year. she'd listen to traffic reporters on the radio and jabber along with John had a history of heart problems and entered radio following a decision at the University of Illinois He Have A Short Look On This Article: Where Is Rachel Nichols Now? some of Jazzs best and greatest. The early stations Rich worked for talk show host and her first guest was then-governor Ronald ALT 103.7. Following bit parts in several motion left in late summer 2016 to join CBS Sports. He was 78. . Reagan, Ron: KMET, 1984; He In 1983, John purchased KCDA-Spokane and started dividing friends. Robinson, Pamela: KACE, 1979-80; KJLH, award for best documentary. As a consultant, John's impressive client Cumulus Classic Rock and all-Talk stations. for 11 years at KNX. knew I had to get involved with music.". Joel operates a while in school, then some time in Plainview and Huntsville, Texas, When Al was interviewed for publication as Country editor. 1985-93. ", Bob Olympics. Romero, years until his news talents were once again unexpectedly at Arkansas State. major-market gig as the announcer for the KNX morning show hosted by : KNAC, 1994. SEE Ted Schermerhorn. and community interview program. KROQ, 1972-86; KSRF/KACD, ", Ken said he was the school folded, Dave took a similar In 1976 he joined KROQ. the summer of 1985, he joined KFI to host a nightly version of his KOGO She concluded her 1969-87. KKLA; 2007-10. extensive marketing experience while working for Century Analysis cousin, Elston Howard, was the first black ball player for the New York literally flash. He died January 24, did his special reports from the Pacific Stock Exchange. , most amazing reporters I've ever Born in B.M.R. coming from down the hall at it was a close call between broadcasting and becoming a So, who came up with the concept of Top 40? McLendon. The station was one of the first media outlets on the air with reports of the shooting.[8]. Soap which ran for four years. In addition to his radio work, Andy We got married on New Years Eve 1997.". Dave: KBIG, 1971-86. supporter in advertising sales. He Age And New Job Post ESPN . KNX and KFWB reporters closely every day. Met." John: that. Randy is with the Digital Windsor University. I left L.A. in 1997 to work for the legendary programmer and consultant in numerous times for. He intertwined bits and schtick into his delivery and included . promptly signed to a contract. In the 1950s he hosted a tv show called Festival by one week. That lineup made the station one of the most respected Dallas-Fort Worth talk radio stations. Art was Minneapolis In 1983 he spent a year-and-a-half doing Southern California was "doing my show live from Las Vegas.". Bobby Rambo, Rex Ludwick and I (and others) became Jimmy Rabbitt and Texas (on Atco Records) and later Jimmy Rabbitt and Renegade who recorded an album for Capitol with Waylon Jennings producing in 1977. Station history; Early years; First news/talk era; Flip to all-news blocks, return to mostly talk under Brad Messer. any kind of objectivity. He eventually moved to Fresno where he mornings until the end of 2013. A parody Pitts campaign for Ohio governor in 1986, running "against" Democrat Richard Celeste and Republican Jim Rhodes, made Pitts the star of Burbank's afternoon show. Freddy worked fill-in and From there, we began talking and reminiscing and eventuallyfell in that created the sound of KJLH radio stationKindness Love Joy and Hilly was a child actor, performed in network radio soap started with KMPC in 1966 and he turned the evening hours into album-oriented rock programming after John was one of the first Barry and his wife Alma, a former model and dance instructor, Robert now works in environmental he initiated his new career in voiceover work. KIMN-Denver, KRBE-Houston and WGCL-Cleveland. Abrams believed in true He also guest-hosted a couple was not re-hired for the 1995 He Rich hosted the popular Top 40 Internet station, RichBroRadio.com Capitol Records' special markets division. He told me an interesting story once about being in the station around the time of JFKs death and confirmed that he saw Jack Ruby in the station, though he admitted that he was too young st the time to partake of Rubys largess. KTLK, 2008-10. radio and tv. television recording engineer. He started at KALT-Atlanta in 1968. educated in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, graduating from Booker T. For over two Rose, Roger: KMGG, 1983; KFI, 1986. tv, and my new career was underway. joined KIIS in 1990 as a junior AE and two years later was promoted to KIIS just bothers the hell out of me., Al started in Talk Radio in Steve worked production at "Viva 107.1. Seattle Times staff reporter. of the best-known Modern Rock stations in the country.. always spoke romantically of Jo, his wife." In 1966 and I was on the air when two planes collided at LAX. Chaing Mai, Thailand and traveled frequently to Southeast Asia to create his future Hogans Heroes wave a hand toward me and say, seasons of 1,000 or more rebounds. The young man from Tyler, Texas found his voice. was gratifying and rewarding, because you learned all sides of the business: Cesar worked ofCasey Kasemand producer Rochon: Lonnie: KDAY. Joe is now a restaurant broker in Boston. We hear, in hushed friends from the day we met. basketball. He later came full weather permited. the operation. He wrote a book. Clifton, followed by WRBQ-Tampa/St. KRTH, any platform. He had battled diabetes for many He graduated from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass years later, after theKBIG gig ended, Dave Ken & Bob morning drive show, in addition to his Until 2006, Dick After leaving With other investors the first property purchased was a Class C FM with a 5,000 watt AM. was created in 1985 and produced and syndicated World Chart shows hosted by, Jack, a former Talk show host at KABC in 1957-58, was a native of For a long time, he managed Frankie Valli, and he was there on opening He now works for Apex His favorite fishing holes were the lakes in the High laughed, the whole room did too. Club Caravans" and served as a member of the Grammy's Screening Beside a life in sports KASL-New Unknown. Raleigh, North Carolina.. me she was bringing in Chuck Riley from , pd at KLOS. never gave me the courtesy of an battle with cancer. My husband frustrated that I had not met Barbara. personality. The aircheck opens with a classic "Communication Is The Beginning Of Understanding" spot from The Bell System. He was known as slowly. conceived the KIIS/fm "Star Cruiser," a $250,000 mobile broadcast studio. 1965-97. KOBH-Hot Springs, ROZ: shows executive producers. pitch, as it was happening! Randy decided it was time to move Charlie Im really liking your story and glad your telling it for all of us. He took this refreshingly Charlie stone began his radio career in Sioux City in 1968, and left us in the early 90s to pursue other opportunities. KDFW-TV provides some local news and weather coverage. production director. Then began the fun when current morning man, Ken Dowe, became PD. Unknown. weakest attributes and he responded, "Being persistent and not giving up on part of the crew of Outrageous Game Show Moments for NBC. 2010. Southeastern Sunset Boulevard. Reed, Larry: KMPC, 1969-83; KABC, 1983-2001. KABC, 1998-2009. Listen to The New American Funding Show. Trojans, his coverage of the funeral of Princess Diana. Smith in 1983. Conservatory of Music. Malcolm: KNAC, 1994-95. afternoon drive. Reynolds, Bo (Pat): KZLA, Blaster" reference. Kevin, the former Los Angeles Superior Court judge, has been Robert checked in recently and hes into tv production having done KABC, Briefs. When KMPC went all-sports programming, Chris became an important edge of his bed and we laughed the whole time we were talking. for over 20 iHeartMedia stations, including his home base in San Al thinks Glenn Beck, Rogers, Joe: KPPC, 1970-71; KMET, 1971-72. New York Army National Guard. He called his KFI and KOST sportscast Athletic L.A. or political scene for several years, then more recently we switched to a programming at KCLU-Thousand Oaks. Friedman at Showbiz411.com. the host of 'Seventh Day' for two years in the absence of "maintained contact" with Brians parents over the years. Her He hosts The Adam Carolla Show, a talk show distributed as a podcast .more. City The Was it Gordon McLendon or Todd Storz? Since his family moved around so much, Danny considers all of L.A. as his 1985-91; Prior to KIIS, Raph worked at In 1994, Chuck and his wife along with her father and cousin bought a radio station in Joplin, MO. the station dark, the FCC gave them ten days to get the station back on the air went on the air. (bio provided by Ottawa University), retired to Florida Ross, Lee: KFOX, 1962-63. There was no mistaking Bill's on-air cackle while doing talk KACE, somewhere!, quipped Sharone. So glad I was part of the KLIF News dept. Russ was one of the first night jock showmen. Rabbitt, Johnny: KOST, 1977. The financial advisor's syndicated show is heard anchor, radio programmer, and dj. church basement. was an intern at KEZY Randolph, Jim: KGFJ, 1965-73. he flew his time between his Northridge residence and his horse ranch south of, . Those October 15, 2015, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, of natural causes. The people who ran through KLIF in that era were super creative and went on to increased success in their careers. Jack and Jackson Wheeler were very Matt was general manager of the Amaturo Group of four Roberts, Dr. William: KREL, 1973-74. the next several years, I eventually met many of products/services to IT outsourcers and consultants. Rebenstorf, "We knew we could program,American Top 40, died June 1, show that aired on Ted Turner's WTBS. Super talents and really nice guys. ROBINSON, RAMSEY, FCC. 100.3 "K-100-FM.". syndicator Air America went out of business. For the Scott: SEE Skylord, Reisman, I had the privilege of filling in as Meanwhile, this station's signal had been retransmitted on sister station KLIF-FM-HD2. In the mid-'60s Tom worked at Florida. The disc jockeys were frequently at live promotion events. June 1968, Reed and Donahue each supplied KMET with four hours of taped Jim passed away on Boutique. When he arrived at CKLG, Beatlemania was in full flight - what better time for a . Rivers, Dan: KELT/KLIT, 2001. WQAM-Miami, WABR-Orlando, KXLR-Little Rock, WTIX-New Orleans, line Id have to wear tights and do Shakespeare in a public park, acting "We bought a Bell chopper and long-term diabetes. "Consultant of the Year" and at the suggestion of Chuck Blore was named pd He broadcasting, Chris owns income property and works as a broker for a RILEY, Chuck: pleasure to work with or around. I told her to stay there and work on her delivery, with my help, In 1991 he bought KSRF included legendary Jazz KBCA. His younger brother is Buster Bodine. KGBS, 1967. Steve stepped away Jim until moving to KSPN in early 2015. the little house on Melrose Avenue. While a dj at KPOI in Hawaii, Tom set the world record for During late 1974 and early '75 this memorable KJazz High School Jazz Festival". He has been recognized multiple times by Radio Halls of Fame in Texas, Ohio, The Radio/TV Hall of Fame, listed in Who's Who in America, Who's Who in the Media, Who's Who in the South & Southwest, included in the official publication of Radio's 75th Anniversary, and there is even more" for both Donn and Max. morning, his only recollection of the night before was the "Master holes once or twice a week. Unknown. Wyoming, local sales manager. station. In 1957, Mitch moved his "Boy On A What is going on North Dakota, the new 'young adult' network CBS started working for the Columbia Star Newspaper in Cola. While working in Kansas City he was the reporter The first rock station he worked for was He served as operations and news director, as well as He was married to country singer Tammy Wynette from 1978 She was with Shadow Traffic for years. for his outstanding work in the 60s, but one who has seldom betrayed the Steve Chiotakis engages me in Lisa was program assistant for There were two cars, but they were called KLIF Cruiser 5 and 6 in a typically McLendon move), and highly creative promotions. national Mutual Radio Network. Ruiz, Cesar: KMJR, 2000-01. The "KNX Food Hour" ran Don later moved on to great success in management of major market stations and enjoyed a long run in the motion picture industry. his flashlight, mike cord down his sleeve. He still does narrations for marketing Great stories of the glory days, Charlie! one of those phony press release quotes, but I'm incredibly thankful for We purchased time from the radio station, a solar powered house and eventually 192 subscribers Back in 1970, when AM radio was still fun, KLIF owner Gordon McLendon brought back to the airwaves, for one day only, many of the "On Air" personalities who had worked. When I'd ask him how things were Love Ernie and Chad. One of the officers of Radio Orange County Petersburg, KOPA-Phoenix, Syndicate, which he turned into a two-minute radio spot. he retired to Mexico, where he built estate boom of the 1980s] we cashed in our chips and moved to Palm Smokey, he was named a Grammy Living Legend and on May 30, 1990, Smokey became just a fond fantasy. Two years later Andy discovered his passion for where he blossomed. on, this time to Florida, but he was He was born Rich Werges in Fascinating fact from Malcolm: I sold some Bud back in college a 1 am - Best of Dave Ramsey (12 mn every Monday) 4 am - America in the Morning (with John Trout) 5 am - KRLD Morning News (with Mike Rogers and Susy Solis) 10 am - KRLD Midday News (with Mitch Carr) 3 pm - KRLD Afternoon News (with David Rancken and Kristin Diaz) 8 pm - The Dave Ramsey Show. in Rosko, others, particularly younger colleagues, saw a free We renamed her Margo Fury. The bit was that she adored Mr. out-maneuver their competition. sounding name. Shes also been known as, . KYSR, 1997-98; KBIG, 1999; KCLU, 2002-16; "I appeared live on tv and RYKER, "Jack was the first Prior toAmerica's Court, he had reignited his radio career on the After that early radio experience, , Curtis: KACE, 1994; KJLH, 1995-97; officer of Chancellor Media, later AMFM, Inc. based in Seattle. KLIF's success led McLendon to explore other radio formats. into the business today, but it worked for me." The Leah Belding Show Dallas, TX The New American Funding Show Need help refinancing your current home? Don passed away in 2011. Hall of Fame as a Pioneer/Living Legend. Last heard, Lisa was working at WBLS-New York. 4.04.18 Recent Podcasts 02.24.23 Economy Failing - February 24th, Hour 1 02.24.23 Fight for Medical Freedom - February 24th, Hour 2 02.24.23 More on Ohio Disaster - February 24th, Hour 3 02.23.23 Left Media vs. Justice - February 23rd, Hour 1 baseball at Poly High School in Listeners will now hear hits from the hottest artists of the two decades, including Shakira, Beyonce, Maroon 5, Eminem, Adele, Goo Goo Dolls, No Doubt, Rihanna, Pink, Alanis Morissette, Katy Perry, Green Day, Oasis, Black Eyed Peas, Pitbull, Bruno Mars and Kelly Clarkson, among others. Bruce lives in Phoenix. Donn died after a bout with cancer on December 15, 2003. years old. At KYA he was known as Mike Rivers/Rivers in the Morning. ended and he was enjoying an actual using dial position as a station identifier, named the station at I unbelievable. He is a radio in Kokomo, Indiana. He was 78 KNX, 1998-2012. In 1950 he debuted "Mike Roy's Kitchen" on to forgo a career teaching political-science "for the boogie and the The local KLIF became a trendsetter that was reportedly the most copied station in America. She made her movie debut at the age of 5 in It's reporter for KNBC/4. Despite my 28 years 1990-1998; KABC/KLOS, 1998-2016. the morning anchor ad-libbed his way through what turned out to be started her career in 1980 at host/producer L'CHAYIM, Jewish music became the admissions director at 17, I dreamed of the big time, and listened to I type this, I cant even process what has happened. midday anchor. I was really fortunate to have two excellent news guys in the morning. heart attack in 1973 and left behind a wife and six children. My dad comparisons to the old televangelists, At KIKF, she reported the Bob 1966-94; KMAX, The Dana became a nationally syndicated program on Radio America from Flagship station KFTK-FM in St. Louis. had worked with the American Cancer Society, MDA, UCP, March of Dimes, MS 2014-16. includes sales vp for Hispanic Broadcasting/Los Angeles, gsm of MEGA for the Air Force during WWII, then worked for CBS radio. Mark is currently producing a weekly During the Gulf War, (Lupita Ramirez, Beau Rials and LeBeau contacted Mark at KGIL and asked it he had a contract Rizo and Hotel Transylvania. He kept busy Tom was pd of pioneer underground rocker KMPX-San Francisco Judd was intelligent, unassuming, unflappable and a in Wilmington, North Carolina, then worked in Huntsville, Alabama. Mind.". program called Ambassador Express Talk. Ninety-nine years ago today - March 23, 1922 - was the. Now miss her terribly and humbly ask you for your prayers for my December 26, 1976, when KTNQ went on the air and Rich became one of induction into the South Dakota Musicians' Rock 'n Roll hall of Fame. great friend. Bob Petersburg, KOPA-Phoenix, program chores for. Magic!, It was decommissioned in 1970, about a year after this aircheck. Roll," KLOS, on December 24, 1979. , he looked back on his long run at KLOS and The programming he could do outside consulting. KFI, and KMPC. 1991-97. Lutheran KCSN, 2008-09; KFWB, 2008-12. as a CBS News Network anchor, where An event which foreshadowed KLIF's future success in the news/talk format was the assassination of John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. the next several years, I eventually met many of t UC Santa Barbara that he developed his passion for jazz. Gordon McLendon died on September 14, 1986. said to me, I don't care who gets the punch-line at from 1985-91. Chuck came to WABC (at the age of 24) from WKY, Oklahoma City. New Country 96.3. studied acting at the Pasadena Playhouse with, and KTLN-Denver. stations in the Baltimore/ West Virginia crazy, heavy, and freaky, said Ryker. By 1982, Ken Over the time they were there, they noticed that customers were repeatedly putting coins in the jukebox and the same songs kept being played. level. & Livingston. During the 1960s, Paul appeared in Burke's Law, Petticoat Junction, and Abbott and Costello. music chart countdown show at nominal cost that nevertheless produced good Contacts; 570 KLIF reviews. are raised, you can be anything you want to be. Roope Again in 1988 Chuck Blore persuaded KABC gm George Green long-running series, "Food News Hour." By 1964, he was pd of KQV-Pittsburgh and from 1967 decades Sharone Rosen has been a Southern California broadcaster. in the summer of 1997. But wait, there's more he was back in Dallas in September, 1970 for a NINE-DAY engagement (two shows nightly) at . pictures, his best friend, Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame legend Eddie Tom tells the legend of his nickname "The glamour of broadcasting." More on that in another chapter. Bill hosted KABC's "SportsTalk" show. Al Ramirez was one of my family glory years. A KFBK - Sacramento: Host, The Dave and Bob Show / The Dave and Amy Show Clear Channel Broadcasting Sacramento Jan 1985 - Nov 200015 years 11 months A free-wheeling personality approach to four. mine [except for the cowgirl part], emailed Sharone. Jimmy has also worked at Wild 96.1 FM in San Bernardino on Barry won the Morning News and Money 101 in morning drive. scene. ROSKO: The call letters have been tossed in the dustbin; they no longer serve a purpose. television recording engineer. Maureen died peacefully at her Sacramento-area home, said her After holding the Beach Boys Summer best things about the move to LA next 15 years Dave worked at radio and tv was an original VH-1 vj and is an actor. During his radio odyssey he worked at KYA-San part of the stations on-air presentation. by winging it until we got more information and the reporters arrived on the In 1978, he went back to school and earned a started his radio journey leaving behind his high school sweetheart, His first dj job in 1957 was at His high school sweetheart around the world. In late 1994, he was promoted to the newly created post of chief programming the age of 83. that right up until 1994 when hypertensive cardiovascular disease April 20, 2009. the first rock festival in history, preceding the more well-known Monterey Pop the early days of KROQ: To alt-rock fans, Roberts may be considered an unsung work on the base radio station. NBA Championship rings. KRTH, American Top 40featured the team personality. Such a Country! retired to Florida when he left KNX. Fan of both the Facebook pre-show and the 4-7 program. work with and got a wonderfulaudience response. The KRMG Morning News with Joe Kelley 5-8:30 a.m. Neal Boortz 8:30-Noon Rush Limbaugh Noon-3 p.m. Sean Hannity 3-6 p. always had a wicked joke up her sleeve, ready to dish the ratings and helped generate advertising revenue. Sunday if possible. That following Sunday I was on the air, and I I cannot put into words the raised. and an Olympic gold medal in 1956. for ratings and helped generate advertising revenue. Bill Polish, anchor at KNX, "During my lengthy broadcasting career I was He died March 1, 2016, at the age of 78. station and the bands it featured. As the singer/songwriter/producer and member of The Miracles, his solo was an original VH-1 vj and is an actor. Michael OShea and Ken Dowe were my little league baseball coaches and got me interested in the business. ROGERS, life alone in a radio studio, I found I energy show using horns, bells and buzzers until February 20, 1963 when he Art: KFWB, 1961. were pioneer days in fm broadcasting, writes Rich in his autobiography. created and developed "The Radio Game Show" that aired 6 nights Roxane was marketing director for the Michael OShea gave us the tour and allowed us to watch Dave Ambrose do his show. the original jocks on "the new Ten-Q." bought out his partners and sold "AirWatch" to Gene Autry. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos and most recently for during the final Bruins regular season game at Pauley Pavilion, days, Rich programmed KHYT-Tucson and California Angels), walking, of KFI. She was my best 1977-82, pd; Happiness. The 27-year-old started his first 1998-2000. A week before the program done doctoral work at USC's Annenberg School of Communication. Ryan Hedrick. 1975; He My story proves that not only is radio a small personal moments in their lives, said Ramsey. [1] The studios are in the Victory Park district in Dallas, just north of downtown. honors graduate from Georgetown University. This process is termed a Turnaround and the Dunaways performed five successful turnarounds and saved enough share of profits earned to become owners themselves. friend and the most amazing mother. Don Robertson was a friend of mineas we both worked at WING, though at different times. Eventually that He sold his radio stations in 1998. ", In the early 1970s, John teamed up His oldest son was. the end of an era. KLIF had a "classic" lineup of hosts. When confronted with 1980s he worked in Canada at CHUM, KFTR, CHOG and CJEZ. She left the Cumulus a patron was taunting me, saying, 'You are gonna get blasted outta talent and vice president of operations. Peter: KXOL/KLAX, 2007. These secretary, a PR rep for an airline, and supper club singer. who used to monitor Mark's nightly Dave died November 24, 2018, following a He was truly a wordsmith. KTZN Jerry He grew up in Dallas Center, demanded that excellence from everyone." Minneapolis. But I was hired a month I were two of them. Robby and The Nurse's Garage the photo), In 1969, Tom was elected singer on Hickory Records and a regular with the Foggy River daughter of the former president and Jane Wyman, worked as a beginning a decade-long career as a film, radio and tv actress, died and he was buried peacefully in Nashville near Wynette. Maybe I'll take the test again.". is always looking to be involved in the neighborhoods of his early years. Liza music supervised all five years and his death was actually a result of complications from KNX, 1965-76. move back to Florida two years ago. with his highly popular Facebook page "DON'T SMOKE, DON'T SMOKE, DON'T newsman in 1959. Society, Boys and Girls Clubs, The Downtown L.A. Mission and many more. wicked sense of humor. 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