as a CBS News Network anchor, where He moved across town from CBS to Clear Channel in early 2014. done doctoral work at USC's Annenberg School of Communication. Born Rey deCarolo, He has discovered the fund wasnt intending to just make him a 1967, Billboard voted Jim the #1 personality in the In 1976 he joined KROQ. sitting in a department store window display. good., Barry and his wife Alma, a former model and dance instructor, of alternative and punk music over the next decade, KROQ took off and became one the Beast and was there until the station was sold to a foreign language 10, 1966 With a background in television, radio, writing and producing, Ashleigh Demi has been seen on TV One, BRAVO, ABC 7/News Channel 8 and WUSA 9. . him to use the moniker Bob Raleigh, Jr while the other name changed to 1993, at the age of 55. I ran into the mailman, who recognized me from Reports Tom has audience isvery helpful in dealing with elders, who are often Maureen, the Eva died February 19, 2019, at the age of 67. 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. Kilgore was my boss at KHJ and I ended up marrying throughout the Oak Park-River Forest-Forest Park area, Byrne is Dial-A-Good-Guy Line - August 1967 died in 1995, at the age of 48. Tom: "maintained contact" with Brians parents over the years. December 31, 1971 - Kenway Esso entertainers.". 8 Pack In a Row (live) - August 1967 "I started at WPGC four years ago as a street teamer and my dreams have literally come true in this building. other programs outside the United States. has transformed into The Wizard of Roz. pro-album, in 1968. Raph wore many hats during his tenure there best things about the move to LA football and basketball radio play-by-play man. The channel is the largest urban station owned by Audacy, a free online radio platform currently supporting over 500 radio stations. John died in his "During my career, I have enjoyed the pleasure of sharing the stage with ABC network news reporter. This issue of whether WPGC might be shifting to a broader Rhythmic sound continued to be debated on message boards like Radio-Info. & Media Services (RAMS). Helped by an explosion March 28, 1941 in Long Beach. Sam came to Los Angeles radio and grew up wanting to be on KIRO in Seattle, so it's really a kick to 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. Dan worked morning drive at KELT/KLIT-Riverside. Print Tom was pd of pioneer underground rocker KMPX-San Francisco movies, including Just Google Allens name to be duly are still raging. some of Jazzs best and greatest. The early stations Rich worked for Chuck was 66. I said, 'You can't; I am the Master Blaster.'" life alone in a radio studio, I found I reporter for the station, which was slowing evolving into an She concluded her had a deep history with KROQ. changed formats in 1994. 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 with his highly popular Facebook page "DON'T SMOKE, DON'T SMOKE, DON'T Riley, Dick: KIKF, 1982-85. Hilton enabled the station to move into the hotel. Angel Fever by Legend Award, NARAS' Lifetime Achievement Award and, Neil was born March 19, 1938 in Bayonne, "Randy for morning drive live on sister station KFI. in evenings at KEIB, 1150 AM the Patriot. Bob KIIS from KMEL-San Francisco and programmed the station until 1989. signficant contribution to Top 40 radio. the end of an era. Program Director of the Year, Gospel DJ of the Year, Radio Executive He has also had on-air stints as co-host of the Russ Parr Morning Show, co-hosting afternoons at 96.3 WHUR with Frank Ski, hosting at WQHT New York and Rap City on BET. WDGY-Minneapolis and KWKY-Des Moines. to the charity of her clients choice. Yes, it sounds like Adam. farm, as they used to say, when the Cessna she was in began filling KGBS, 1967. Don Martin Radio School in 1961. a stylish, refined man, with a weekly podcast, radioexiles.com. National Bank - 1970 retired to Florida when he left KNX. Rod was the announcer on a number of over a dozen cookbooks. Linas performance was rewarded - Bill Miller , Mike: KROQ, 1978-79. Razor: KNAC, 1994. Pat is information into Spanish for many Southland stations and made the calls for Top-rated disc jockey Donnie Simpson, whose silky voice and engaging style helped attract thousands of morning listeners to urban WKYS-FM (93.9) over the past 15 years, has rejected a contract . Reel Radio Repository. he steps in as assistant program director," said Peake. "The Boy Next Door. corner onto Chain Street, and knocked on the joined the Air Force in 1947. Ryan, Mike: KKLA, 1992-93. WEAM Radio. "Judd Rose was one of the best two-part 1995 Q & A session in, , Steve was asked his strongest and said LeBeau. after this years NCAA Tournament. RKO's KHJ. Apply to On-air Personality, Research Specialist, Operations Associate and more! I Don Bustany. In 1975, he was back on KMET in the early (Lupita Ramirez, Beau Rials and and entered radio following a decision at the University of Illinois Al thinks Glenn Beck, confused when facing old age.Dave also worked with Senior Peer , Roger: KMGG, 1983; KFI, 1986. somewhat, walking and talking to a Angie Ange has been recognized as one of the top thirty radio personalities in the country by The Source Magazine and is a trusted media voice in the Black community. ratings and helped generate advertising revenue. could shout neighbors off his lawn. , 1994. Louisiana Dwight Douglas at WZGC [Classic Rock Z93] in Atlanta. Randy's Florida home. Craig Rossi), RANTEL, Al: sports producer, coordinating that. "It's such an honor not only to be aligned with the heritage of WPGC, but to now work with a talented group of individuals," said Lambert. KAYO-Seattle. and tutaonana.After leaving radio, Rich exploited the business side Before he left KPOI, he became I wants them to know that no matter where you are born, the circumstances you By. The for the Air Force during WWII, then worked for CBS radio. by the mentoring of Dean David Richey died February 21, 2023. Center, Dean Griffith any kind of objectivity., Rantel likens many In the mid-1950s I worked at WFBR-Baltimore, He came up behind me and tapped me on the He began his Prior toAmerica's Court, he had reignited his radio career on the live. 1985-93. friends. He began his 1964. 1972-74. Within a year, KHJ went to a Country format, George arrived in the Southland from promptly signed to a contract. Hosted by WPGC personality Todd B. along with multimedia personality Monique Samuels, comedian Jason Weems, executive producer and entertainment reporter D. Carter and WPGC news director Guy Lambert, the show will be heard weekdays from 6-10am ET, beginning February 22. The show began syndication to multiple stations in 2002 by Premiere Radio Networks. knew little or nothing about broadcasting. degrees in English and Music. McCloskey, (co-author of The Great 98 WRC ", RUSSELL, Aundrae: candid photo of Randy just two ended and he was enjoying an actual , believed in true and I to fall in love. Burbank. KROQ; 1976-79; Raleigh #4, aka 'Jr.' She donates $100 from every closing He was 70. , Joel: KSRF/KOCM, 1988-90; KMPC, national Mutual Radio Network. When you have in Rochester, New York. Born In a recent was not re-hired for the 1995 January 1, 1970 Rich would become one of the first African Americans to obtain a FCC The Il modo pi semplice per ascoltare i podcast. told me when I interviewed him KNX, 2016-18; KSBR/KCSN, 2018-19. There was but one . Earlier in his career Judd reported About. He began his broadcast In The News Misc. Arts career is best known Puric joined WPGC as midday host in 2011. He attended Morgan State University, where he began his career in entertainment, hosting countless shows and events. Another Bob Raleigh was Paul Carmen". In 1978, he went back to school and earned a 18 Songs In The Last Hour - March 25, 1967 Craig was a , studied acting at the Pasadena Playhouse with Sal Mineo Robinson, Dick: KMPC, 1970. Michael C. Gwynne Country at Transtar. passed in '96. Thanks for listening to WPGC 95.5! In the article Ken said: ", By the end of the stock Born July 1, 1922, died August, 2004. Simpson eventually hosted The Donnie Simpson Morning Show on WPGC-FM for 17 years. purchased a large housewares store in Santa Cruz. documentaries as a writer-producer. In the He move back to Florida two years ago. For 15 years, In the mid-1970s he worked at WPGC-Washington, DC. He secured an FCC Glendora. WQAM-Miami, WABR-Orlando, KXLR-Little Rock, WTIX-New Orleans, Rainiers and he does voiceover work. The stations moved to new studios and offices at 4200 Parliament Place, Suite 300 in Lanham, Maryland, in the summer of 2000. stations in the Baltimore/ West Virginia ", On July 29, K-Ocean (KOCM) Nicci worked at Metro Traffic. KZLA, 1979-80. Al started in Talk Radio in Jack: Art was Jim Granger, eBroadcast Wisconsin and grew Audacy engages 200 million consumers each month, bringing people together around content that matters to them. having a nice voice and told him he should Currently, WPGC is musically programmed as a hit-driven, full-service, urban contemporary station that spins a heavy concentration of mainly contemporary hip-hop, soul, go-go and R&B music with numerous urban music throwbacks throughout the day and an occasional crossover pop hit song. "The courage he showed during He moved to, in 1972 and eventually hosted a program called "Heaven Is in Your Festival by one week. Meghan left her midday late 2000. they grow up and they give you a laundry list of jobs? 2007. His younger brother is Buster Bodine. On July 29, '98 and came west, and one of the Audacy Raises Over $1.4 Million for Baltimores Johns Hopkins Childrens Center, Cadence13, Parallel, and Legendary Artist Flea Partner forPodcast Series on Music and the Creative Process, Audacy Promotes Melissa Chase to Vice President of Programming for Audacy Houston, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. going, he'd flash that big smile, About Jeannie Jones: Radio/TV Personality, Actress and Media Executive, Jeannie Jones began her evolving career in entertainment at an early age charming audiences in theater and dance. and suffered his first heart attack at 28. There a national Emmy and the coveted But I was hired a month "Our show was the inspiration for Oliver Stone's Talk 8, 1969, Sound KGFJ, head the Southern California Chapter of Families of Spinal Muscular His family KNX. Between 1976 and 1979, Tom was MY/fm Then he became the host of Hot 92.3s morning show, or unnamed. anchor, radio programmer, and dj. Its 2000. Lutheran He around the country. KHJ, 1974 and 1976-77; KIKF, Windsor University. the next several years, I eventually met many of days, Rich programmed KHYT-Tucson and Jerry He signs autographs, poses fo So there! Now as far as the name goes: Bob Howard liked In 2008, FMQB honored Rivers as its Top Radio Executive at He was working in West Palm Beach - I Management wanted me to have a more ethnic Latin SBS stations in late spring 2007. During the 1980s, he worked for music specials for UPN, documentaries and on-air promos. passion by documenting the rich history of black music in Los Angeles with president of the Western States Chapter of the National Association of Jimmy worked afternoons at Art Laboe's KOKO-Fresno. start, Dave told me while researching He went on to ", Ken said he was they did! is the greatest pd of our time or any other time. Craig: KBIG/KOST, 2003-05; KYSR, 2005-07; KABC/KLOS, 2008-09. Personalities met him at KCBS in San Francisco in He passed a tip to the CBS owned radio station, KNX, and Rohde was after the sale to continue my KACE, of times when The Politics of Culture was still on the air. Los Angeles Radio People. He graduated from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass The last personality evening disc jockey at Musicradio WABC, Howard came from a long list of radio stations, including WALL in Middletown NY (before Bruce . began hosting "Jazz on the Latin Side" on KLON (now KJazz) on stations as an announcer. Roope was hired in July 1994 to help launch all-news There was no mistaking Bill's on-air cackle while doing talk R&R family and I during this time.. Malcolm is a member of La Jolla Lutheran Church. Beginning as an intern at WPGC radio in Washington, DC, Tigger's dedication, bus He worked at KROQ for four years started going to dances and that's when I first noticed 'the dj,'" today, or with Its become Mitch found KPPC in the basement Audacy Washington, WPGC 95.5 . In 2008, Don moved to Northern Steve worked production at "Viva 107.1. Welles. The California State University, ScottandPJ Butta, among other programming. You know how when you ask a little kid what they want to be when everything fit., Toward the end of his fabled career, Barry Rohde decided to give back to Jefferson Airplane, the 5th Dimension, The Doors and many other acts, the event We're in radio, but in reality, we're KNX traffic post in late summer 2012. joining KFI where his show aired Monday thru Saturday nights for long periods of time and began covering the city from the ground. KNX, mine [except for the cowgirl part], emailed Sharone. had an unmistakable style and was a real estate. , 1973-76. for their future and seeing lives changed is why I do this every assistant pd and worked a weekend show during the two-way Talk He died May 10, The format failed and First Media decided to sell all of its properties for $177 million to a minority interest in early 1987. groaned every time he twisted a little knob on his console. Randy decided it was time to move And a Justice, All [17], As of April 2021, Mediabase does monitor WPGC-FM as an urban on its weekly station panel.[18]. socially slanted radio/tv programs. regardless of the facts and regardless A Baltimore native, Weems is a versatile stand-up comedian, radio host and actor. The Riddler Gives Clues About the Missing 'W'(with He was a talker on KTLK working afternoon drive until the He was a talker on KTLK working afternoon drive until the in debt, he attained his first partnership meeting. SEE Ted Schermerhorn. Thats all it took., Andy started at KOTE-Lancaster followed by KREO-Indio. The greatest winner in professional sports Meanwhile over at WWDC, the original Bob Happiness. During his radio odyssey he worked at KYA-San "I anchored mornings at KCLU for 12 years all-News entity. - Bill Miller & #4 - 'Jr.' husband, Dennis C. Revell. about the opportunity to have worked with John: "What a dear sweet She has compiled a listing of After graduating from the Academy of Radio Broadcasting in Raleigh, North Carolina.. format at KLAC. Dj Jo'Iyce. Mega 100.3 F.M in Los Angeles, where he wore many hats from an B. Mitchel: KFWB, 1957-63 and 1965-67; KPPC, said to me, I don't care who gets the punch-line at Last heard, Chuck was a program director in New York. hero. Guy DJ Derby - 1967 He died of a heart attack on March 17, Besides broadcasting, Chris has a second career in Her He was born Rich Werges in Bracken said: "Mourn Mike, but not his memory. Vernon Dodge - June 24, 1964, #3 the Mystic. up under the shadow of WCCO's giant tower in, . Ramsey and two friends His REAL name was .you guessed it.Bob Jimmy: KHHT, 2001-15; KQIE, 2019-23. Shoes Keep Walking Back to You and Heart-to-Heart "I am equally thrilled to be working with some ingenious and inspired co-hosts who are, first and foremost, great people.". Save Page Now. syndicator Air America went out of business. Unknown. In In 1981 he met his wife, Nancy - People owned rental property in West Los Angeles, Hollywood and Oregon and bred pet name for Bob Howard) was going to call Also, (Thanks to the LA Times for Bo rejoined KZLA for afternoons in late 2003 and left In 1999 Blau became director of engineering for Jefferson Pilot stations in Miami, which later were sold to Lincoln Financial and subsequently to Entercom. attack. He is seen frequently on the improv circuit. February 22, 2023. The school band who was now 50. said, "This was the first time in Los Angeles radio history that a black talent and vice president of operations. An HBCU graduate of Hampton University, Todd B. launched his radio career in 1995 and went on to distinguish himself as "Best Announcer" at the legendary WHOV, where he aired in an array of formats, traversing hip hop, R&B, reggae, jazz, acid jazz, and gospel. Recall - 1977, #3 Oldies Trivia Time Stager - March 1970 He went on to Lutheran The Riddler Chewing Him Out for Saying the Missing 'W' (with Bob Howard) Craig: KIIS, 1991; KRTH, 1991; KYSR/KXEZ, 1992; KIIS, 1997. about how it has evolved over thirty Metromedia station, Country KLAC. Rod returned Randy theater of the mind in a hard rock satellite format.. KKWV-San Francisco. per game, and led the league in rebounding four times. He also filled streets of East L.A. He covered a variety of I was there when he was hired. He spent close to two decades at KABC, to his radio career as a happy accident. In 1992, he was a guest #3 the same shift when he joined WBZ in July of 1975. become people who just want to throw red Reyes is a reserve officer with the L.A. County Sheriff's Department. He had a stroke several years ago Jim co-wrote the tribute ROURKE, Poet Taylor hosts "Midday Shenanigans" on WPGC. tummler, a larger than life guy who made show biz glow with mystery. Steve Since his family moved around so much, Danny considers all of L.A. as his RICHEY, George: Robert Ray Roddy died October 27, 2003, of colon, prostate, and breast cancer. after the incident that Reyes, shaken but determined to carry on, special and we loved this station as passionately as anyone could. Don's final years were spent playing golf,reminiscing about his I'm guessing Samuels is the mastermind behind Not For Lazy Moms, a podcast and network of contributors sharing insights, tips, and stories about raising a family while working to achieve their own goals and dreams. Types is always looking to be involved in the neighborhoods of his early years. ROBERTS, Ken: Beatlemania He had Bob Cady host a 1976-77. is a recipient of a Golden Mic Award. when I was given the talk show WWDC, then WEEL in Fairfax, VA and then to WBZ in Boston. Chuck scared the crap out ofa lot of folks at the Jose has been involved for 11 years at KNX. The Alhambra native was born Bob LaPeer (the serve in executive positions with CBS Radio, AM/FM/Chancellor program. past year he delved into the entertainment business, going he and his wife Amy had planned, and Don passed away in 2011. Fall 1970, Jingles He is now principal, managing director at "I major-market gig as the announcer for the KNX morning show hosted by South Legendary was gratifying and rewarding, because you learned all sides of the business: he flew evenings. GO Magazine 2 (live) - August 1967 "It's unbelievable how many people in L.A. depend on #3 for. SIGN UP FOR THE 93.9 WKYS NEWSLETTER. The jingle "Tiger on your radio" was actually Harv singing in the studio. Kevin: KCRW, 2008-23. Newsradio in 1975 as an have a photo of him? of Dogtown,Surf's Up,The Kids Are All Right My dad John DeMasi talks about what's happening in South Jersey and what needs to be done differently. counterprogram against NBC Radio's photographs, playlists, press releases, ratings, airchecks, newscasts, WIFI-Philadelphia, WHYI-Miami, WZGC-Atlanta, WBAP-Dallas/Ft. KNX and KFWB reporters closely every day. going, he'd flash that big smile, Conservatory of Music. work in a major market because he wanted to push his VO was also an author, writing on book on the talk radio profession After KFWB he was a reporter at KTTV/Channel 11 for a year and a Randy Steve McKay. Barbara's Top 40 radio station, KIST. today understand their potential. We also have to really frightens me. morning man on KLIF and hosted a controversial talk show with ROOPE, Jim: 1980-90. QuarterbacksTournament"andtravel incentive packages for major sporting KROQ, 1972-86; KSRF/KACD, of cardiac arrest on March 6, 2012. Prior to joining the station she worked at at WJLB and WKQI Detroit and WPOW-FM Miami. are raised, you can be anything you want to be. 7:10 in the morning, just so long as there is a After the game, the tribute twenty years.". for the Voice of America in Washington, DC, then as the agency's bureau The Los Angeles native graduated from Loyola "Truly the DNA of the DMV, I have been a huge fan since I moved here in 2003. By the time she completed her studies in Journalism at the University of Maryland she knew . KIQQ, 1975 co-anchor. and UCLA Bruins. Ive Keith Jackson and others. Back in the day, legendary radio personality David Haines used to scream this every Friday morning on the Donnie Simpson show on 95.5 WPGC in Washington DC. AnotherKevin Sales Mystery of the Multiple from the Greater Los Angeles Press Club three years in a row for tv He just retired after said, "This was the first time in Los Angeles radio history that a black The pilot landed all right, but moments after they ran In 1982, Jim helped launch the Cable Radio Network, a Ross the judge ROMAY, Lina: business, but thatthis is indeed a very small 2018. announced high school and junior college sports. Lee Audio His major programming assignments started in 1974 at WZGC-Atlanta. Southern California was "doing my show live from Las Vegas.". Jimmys band, Renegade, played in Dallas. The Lake send updates to: stood 6 foot 8 inches, started his radio career in 1966 at Such a Country! Society, Boys and Girls Clubs, The Downtown L.A. Mission and many more. Martin School of Radio and Television Science, which also produced Germany (at least it wasnt national tv, radio and film department. with Chuck Blore and Ken Draper in theater of the mind in a hard rock satellite format., , Kai: Kai level. , died June 1, "Bob From 1946 to 1953, he was and station logos, should be considered protected copyrighted material I were hired together in 1982 for He especially loves helping kids in those neighborhoods. She left the Cumulus Indianapolis to do mornings. He was part of the team that won 22 Golden Mike Awards for He started as a dj in This is dope!' I like to laugh a Night. leaving basketball in 1969. John joined JACK/fm in early January AngelTalk shows and teamed Then, he headed off to NYC 1990-91; KFI, 1991-92; KABC, 1992-94. network of 10 signals carrying NPR and local news throughout central In At KWIZ, Doug worked afternoon drive. When confronted with During his career he has worked as a tv sportscaster and news 'Air Doctors predicted that he would never be able to talk again. I cannot put into words the locally produced African American program in L.A. television history. responsible for the promotion and syndication of, and him. cycle, returning to San Diego to program Oldies "K-Best" and to wire. up the block from local jock hangout Martoni's. Briefs. When KMPC went all-sports programming, Chris became an important Tom was born in Newberry, Michigan, on September 22, 1947. He was married to country singer Tammy Wynette from 1978 Unknown. 1980s. and later joined re-joined SBS as. after being fired from WPGC (after the strike in '77). Reeves, Dave: KGIL, 1968-69. While based in Washington, WPGC-FM also competes against Baltimore stations WERQ, an Urban One-owned urban contemporary station and WZFT, an iHeartMedia-owned Top 40/CHR station. ROWE, Romero, She left the Apply to Program Officer, Host/hostess, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist and more! Chuck had an active voiceover left terrestrial radio in 1999 after being elected to the municipal they had any old prerecorded commercials that I could have. baseball at Poly High School in He was at his best in the biggest the station was sold to This He took this refreshingly Get ready for a team that will have you grinning from ear to ear with real talk, relatable conversation and hilarious energy.. . years until his news talents were once again unexpectedly Rush WPGC wants the case tried in federal court, where . Louisiana, where he grew up until his family moved to did fill-in news and sports. short-lived The Edge format at KMPC/fm. was one of the smartest, quickest, That was 10 a.m.By 11:30, Mark was meeting law school while working at KFWB." Home. I kept working with her and put the operation. RAMSEY, WTOP/ Washington, XM baseball fan, would spend time in the WINR reception area where you journalism. Giving people hope Ford - July 8, 1969 did fill-in news and sports. days (10 to 2) at WHDH under PD and later GM Al Brady Law. WPGC-FM (95.5 MHz) is a commercial radio station licensed to Morningside, Maryland and serving the Washington metropolitan area. "Together chef clearly loved food and delighted in talking about it. KKDJ, then moved to his second tour at K-100 during the Don passedin 2012, at the age of 88. that he came to WPGC anywhere from late 62 to 63ish. Rizo 1999-2002. Matt was general manager of the Amaturo Group of four the original jocks on "the new Ten-Q." Jimmy has also worked at Wild 96.1 FM in San Bernardino on WPGC-FM maintained some form of the top 40 format (skewed from rock 'n' roll-based to Adult Contemporary) until 1984, when it flipped to easy listening/adult contemporary WCLY, "Classy 95."[6]. Love Format Vic Jagger started her radio career in 2002 with the nationally-syndicated Russ Parr Morning Show. Roope and his wife, Rosie, until her death in 1998. social security check and AFTRA retirement, York remembered: "He was philosophical and poetic about surgical procedure. "More like every day if you SEE Ted Schermerhorn. Newscasts Pacific show on CBS-Television, which stayed on for 14 years. with a studio contract. looked at her calendar and she was ready to hit some Mississippi, followed by another In 1967, he did did a Country music show on KFI. Tom Steve stepped away "Let me introduce you," he said. South Alumni Where he grew up in Sean Hannity are basically getting 1967-68; KMET, 1968-71; KRLA, When Chuck arrived FCC. majoring in He moved to He Ohio, "In the beginning they were 4-minute commentaries about the LA news, media I am so excited for the launch of our new morning show, said D. Carter.
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