KYW Newsradio employees: Engel, Cheung, Kurtz, Johanson David Rimmer WWDB Program Director from 1990-1995. Michelle Durham will continue in her role as afternoon anchor. Metro's PD, Gordon Deal, was Ellery's newsman at WCTC in New Jersey. Philabundance, in conjunction with 70 area faith-based organizations from Montgomery, Bucks and Camden counties, joined 1,500 volunteers packing up those goods for Easter dinners. It also wanted to start a station in Chicago. It became one of the first radio stations in the country to switch to an all-news radio format. Named by Newsweek magazine as "the most celebrated radio host in New York" in 1979. Left WWDB in spring 2000. He also was a host on two cable TV shows. (Thumbnail pics, Peter - Scott), Chuck Cooperstein WIP 610-AM early 1990's. (Updated January 2010), Bill Doyle Partnered with Jeff Deminski on NJ101.5 afternoons, 1993-1999. Moved to 860-AM on November 13, 2004. Formerly on WWDB, News. He served the US Armed Forces as a photojournalist for the Coast Guard in the late seventies and early eighties. in D.C. and also wrote speeches. 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. The television station became KYW-TV at this point.[33]. Has filled in on WPHT and WWDB. Jocko Henderson being. The often forgotten skill of memorizing was key to victory at the regional spelling bee in West Philadelphia. Thumbnail pic from around 1998 updated 3/02 - Anchoring News and Talk duty at WEEU 830-AM - Weekends music DJ on 95.7. John McNulty WNWR 1540-AM. Did a bit of fill-in on WIP and WGMP while in Philly going to school at Hahnemann University. Most recently at KYW doing news. Please note: This page is primarily for local talk radio people. The effort failed, with WCAU switching to a talk format after a three-year effort. It's anyone's guess how strong the station would be today if those un-named corporate types had any vision. Mellany Armstrong Former morning news reporter at WWDB. Formerly on WWDB, early am shift and weekends (1998). Harry Hurley | picture Formerly on WFPG - 1450-AM in Atlantic City. Some of Art Bell's show clips can be found here. [23], On February 13, NBC changed KYW's call letters in Philadelphia to WRCV (for the RCA-Victor record label). 54 memorable TV personalities from Cleveland's past - cleveland.com Susan Bray Formerly of WWDB. Kimberly Adams joined NBC as a correspondent and fill-in host for real life, a cutting-edge newsmagazine show. 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 Mayor Kenney says city funding helps make arts more accessible to more people and he'd like to do more. Ive dedicated the last 16 years of my life to helping tell peoples stories including the last five in Philadelphia and Im happy to be a part of a newsroom that looks and feels like the city of Philadelphia.. (L.A.), Larry "Smokey" Gifford | Picture Former morning sports reporter at WWDB. Updated Feb 10, 2020. Also did some radio at WTMR. In 2003 Hilarie was working at CFUN in Vancouver, Canada. She is an Edward R. Murrow and multi-Emmy Award-winning journalist, as well as an active member of and previous National Board Representative of the Asian American Journalists Association. Art Mckeown "Art the Builder" - Longtime partner with Rick Degregorio in the long-running home repair and fix-it show. (4-04), Phil Valentine - Website - Archive Page WLAC 1510-AM Nashville TN. This website uses cookies. Sizemore was hospitalized in critical condition on Feb. 18 after suffering a stroke and brain aneurysm. This is a return home for Lewis who was born in West Germany but raised in South Jersey. Fans are encouraged to hold onto their tickets for the rescheduled date. 4-5 pm Sunday through Friday. (5/02). (1999) then Portland AM 620 KDBZ (2000) (last updated 6-01), Fred Sherman WPEN 950-AM Money Show. At the time, the FCC normally did not allow common ownership of clear channel stations with overlapping nighttime coverage. Came in from Dayton. KYW not only was an all-news pioneer, it also . (10/01) WPEN 950-AM in Philadelphia. Glitch affects some Nissan Rogues and Rogue Sports; company says no crashes have been reported. Thumbnail picture. 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. Worked with Dom Giordano as a team doing the morning show while the station prepped for its morning news show. A machine with a long arm that sprays asphalt and fixes potholes within minutes. He then went on to replace Howard Stern after Stern was "fired" from WNBC and now does overnights on WOR. Lost to John Anderson. Assistant PD. [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. As WPTZ-TV (1932-1953) The channel 3 . Susan has anchored the news for CBS News Radio in New York and WMAL and XM Satellite Radio in Washington DC. at WWDB, mornings. For the last decade, the Lindback Foundation has been recognizing the best Philadelphia School District teachers. Currently at KGO in San Francisco. Jeff Katz - www.radiokatz.com WPHT, Brought in to fill in afternoons after the Sept. 11 attack, was hired on 10/01. (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. Detours are now diverting traffic from I-295 northbound to Route 130. Jay Sorenson has a long history in radio including WABC in New York and program director at WKXW. Ahead of its historic simulcast on 103.9 FM on November 23, KYW Newsradio elevates Denise Nakano to midday anchor and Jay Scott Smith to afternoon anchor. Jack Ellery Ex PD at WWDB, ex WIP and WWDB air personality is working on a freelance basis with Metro News in NY. Her website has syndication information and a few pictures. Left after illness then took a job in Texas with a CBS station near his family. Fans of the Italian stallion can tune in to see all six "Rocky" movies streaming on a loop, all day, every day. Steve Nikazy | People Moves | insideradio.com (Added/Updated 11/2003 by P.M.S). As of summer 2001, she is an afternoon drive news anchor on WCBS. KYW (1060 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station licensed to serve Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. [13], After broadcasting its last program in Chicago on December 2, 1934, KYW aired its debut Philadelphia program the next day. [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. Irving and Doncic became the first Dallas teammates to score at least 40 in the same game. https://www.inquirer.com/news/broadcasters-remember-frank-ford-20090416.html. Prior to going to 'DB the first time, Dom Q had been at 'CAU for quite a while. [18], On March 29, 1941, KYW's clear channel assignment was shifted from 1020 to 1060kHz, its current frequency, as part of a nationwide adjustment of assignments engineered by the North American Regional Broadcasting Agreement (NARBA). picture (added March 2005). As of Spring 2004, New Director of all of the Clear Channel Radio stations in Washington DC and morning news anchor on Clear Channel's WBIG - Big 100 in DC. ", Schools to Pay $25,000 in Deal for FM Rights,. 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. This is a developing story. Most know for hosting the longest-running and highly rated TV talk show AM Philadelphia (1984-1997). This page depends upon you. Feel free to submit information for those that are, or were, on the air and those behind the scenes using the contact us page. (5/02) As of 2006-2007 time slot is weekdays 7-11 pm. She came from New York City doing middays WDBZ 105.1 the Buzz and before that did swing at 95.5 WPLJ New York under the legendary Scott Shannon..just thought you'd like to knowMichele. Limited Commercial license, serial #241, call letters KYW, issued November 15, 1921, to the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company in Chicago, for a one year period. Dick Bolger Formerly on WFPG - 1450-AM in Atlantic City until station change in 2000. Left 'DB in 1990 for a promotion director position at Philadelphia Magazine; later served as director of media relations and sports information at Philadelphia University. Updated by "Janky" 5/2004 - Hired with legendary talk host Jonathon Brandmeir to do a morning show on KCBS. 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. Previously at WNPV, 1440 AM Lansdale, PA. (7/06). [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. Callahan says this winter has been especially rough and more snow days meant subtracting days from the spring break and from days built in toward the end of the school year. Before that he hosted at WSB in Atlanta from 1976 to 1978 WRNG in Atlanta from 1978 to 1981 On WCAU he hosted The Wally Kennedy Show from 1981 to 1984. Austin CulmerFormerly of WWDB, weekend overnight shift. 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. recent picture (2001) promo card from WWDB. It is one of the oldest radio stations in America, having spent time in Chicago and Cleveland. Join Jill on Money LIVE A NEW SUBSCRIPTION WEBINAR SERIES Join CFPs Jill Schlesinger and Mark Talercio (aka the Best Producer in the World) each quarter for an exciting, open mic online video webinar where she'll host special guests and take audience questions. Had a cult following on WPHT, late-night weekends. On September 21, 1965, shortly after Westinghouse regained control of 1060 AM, the newly revived KYW dropped its NBC radio affiliation. KYW Newsradio 1060 is saying goodbye to CBS3 and beginning a new content partnership with NBC10 and Telemundo62 that will bring Schwartz and other NBC personalities to the radio station's listeners. Tom Marr WCBM 680-AM, Baltimore. Examiner Pratt's recommendation concluded that KYW's willingness to move to Philadelphia was the best possible outcome. Tried out talk radio hosting in Alabama with a show called Frankly Speaking--What women talk about when men arent around. Lives in Alabama. Since 1992, popular Los Angeles talk hosts at KFI (1992-99, 2001-present) and KABC 1999-2000. Kirk Dorn Kirk worked at KYW until he moved to WWDB to head up its morning news programming until Nov. 2000. Jimmy Kimmel, co-host, was Kent's producer at one time. Frank Ford Born in 1917 Frank Ford has a long history in radio broadcasting in Philly. 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. Morning news at WDEL until July 20, 2001. (11/02). Had a thing about Warren Zevon KLOS, 1980-81; KMPC/KEDG, 1988-90; KSCA, 1993-96; KMPC, 1993-96; KLSX/KRLA, 1997-2001. Abrams joined KYW in 1997 after serving as a reporter and columnist for the Reading Eagle and weekend news anchor early in his career at 610 WIP and 950 WPEN Philadelphia. Kids and young adults who struggle with climate anxiety can perceive they have no future or that humanity is doomed. Started gardening reports for KWY in 2006. Tobi Schwartz-Cassell see the C listings. Moved over to WBT in Charlotte, NC, August 7, 2006 (7/06). 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. KYW-TV (channel 3) is a television station in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, serving as the market's CBS outlet. KYW Radio Main Body Images Harry Martin and Specs Howard Jerry G and Phil Harper Jim Graner Jim Runyon and Larry Kenney Joe Finan and Rig Wilson outside of Brinks truck Joe Finan, Don Zimmerman, and Wes Hopkins KWY staff with beards KYW record library Mildred Funnell and Gloria Brown Radio personalities holding holiday sign Brandon Cottom is a security specialist and Pennsylvania resident who is competing on the 44th edition of the show "Survivor.". Hosted a talk show there then dabbled in theater and played small parts in a number of movies and a few TV shows. The "sandwich" was added to the fast food chain's menu in 2010 and reappeared in 2014. Picture. Kid's Corner - Kathy O'Connell WXPN - 88.5 FM - Kids programming. This wasn't quiet the exclusive as we expected, "We didn't know that KYW would be coming so we contacted K Pie W News Pizzadough," Wachs explained. Jay Sorenson See "Jay and Hilarie" above - Archived Audio Page with pictures, Allen David Stein Picture - Came on NJ101.5 as overnight host Sunday through Thursday nights starting at 11 pm until 4 am. [36] The Westinghouse trio of all-news stations made numerous contributions to developing the all-news format. (last updated 7/01), George Michaels Washington, D.C. television / local NBC station, channel 4. She hopes to inspire little girls to become firefighters. Previously WWDB News back to the mid 80's. Customers who go to the drive-thru restaurant Wednesday can get a free donut with the purchase of any beverage. Previously on WMMR's Morning Zoo with DeBella; Kiss 100 with Mike and Sue; overnight news on the former WFLN FM and more. Yikes Inc., a collaborativetech company, is looking to be a pioneering vehicle for diversity in a male dominated industry of web design and coding. 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. Special thanks to all those that contribute updates and new information. Saturdays on WNWR 1540-AM. KYW Newsradio United States employs 49 employees. (1pm to 5pm). Show removed near the end of the talk lineup, went south then to L.A. (KH, 10/06, updated 3/07). Started out as an election night analyst (because of his 10 years in the PA State House of Representatives) with Bernie Herman and Dom Giordano. Started off doing the 5-minute news read on CH 48 (WKBS) before it went off the air in the late '80s. Moved to WIBG 1020-AM on July 31st, 2006. (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. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Currently on Channel 57. TV Reporter/Media Relations and Public Speaking Consultant Havertown, Pennsylvania, United States 1K followers 500+ connections Join to view profile Fox 29 Philadelphia, WTXF About. Stay with CBS News Philadelphia for updates. Email wallykennedy at aol dot com (added 1/07), Amy Kaplan KYW 1060-AM News -- Worked at WPHT with Steve Martorano in the afternoons. The Philadelphia school district says asbestos was detected in the West Oak Lane High school after a routine inspection. Precipitation from a strong storm system will be light through the afternoon, but evening heavy rain will develop in the evening. Joey Reynolds Joey Reynolds was a Philly radio guy. The network maintenance will conclude at 12:00 p.m. Saturday. more KYW Newsradio In Depth Audacy News He was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinsons Disease in August 2017. WCBS Newsradio 880 Program Schedule - TV and Radio Schedules Wikia Ray Rossi Formerly on WYNY 107 in New York. Won for Best Radio News Documentary for "Witness To Change" on KYW Newsradio Following the Civil Unrest in Philadelphia on May 30 & 31, 2020. 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. [19] It largely simulcast KYW's programming and later moved to 92.5 MHz as KYW-FM when the FM dial was shifted. Update 2003 - after a stint as an anchor with Fox Sports Radio Network, now PD at WBNS (Sports Radio 1460) Columbus, OH. Famous for not wearing socks on the job. New Line-Up For KYW/Philly - RAMP - Radio and Music Pros Formerly of WWDB. KYW Team | KYW Newsradio - Audacy (6/04 - thanks Ivan), Susan Monday WPHT 1210-AM - Previously on KWY 1060-AM. Dr. Jim Corea Archive page -- Health and Fitness. The answer: By 1970, KYW was claiming the largest audience in the Philadelphia market, and by the mid-1970s, KYW was averaging as many of 1.4 million listeners a week, based on Arbitron ratings. Ted Hechtman Financial host for a number of years on WDVT. List of 49 KYW Newsradio Employees - SignalHire Now Ukee Washington is the last man standing because everybody else retired, quit, was fired unexpectedly, or joined FOX 29 instead. The Flyers traded Zac MacEwen for Lemieux and a fifth-round draft pick. Previously on Star 104.5 as morning co-host with Nancy Glass. Previously evening host on WWDB 96.5-FM and before that in many other markets including Texas & California. morning show at WKYC Studios in Cleveland, Ohio. 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. Bob Grant WOR 710-AM New York - Started in talk radio in the mid-70s. Irv Homer Started at WXUR in the early 70s then WEEZ, WWDB 96.5-FM(1975-2000) then went to WPHT 1210-AM & WBCB 1490-AM / Audio (2 clips) on the Audio Vault Page, several rare pictures coming soon. New York is working on a separate action with several states joining in, among them, New Jersey. KYW Newsradio 1060 has jettisoned the signature teletype sound that accompanied its AM radio broadcasts in Philadelphia for decades. Earle Bailey is now working for XMRadio in Washington as of 2004 (SiriusXM) Formerly WNEW FM New York, WLIR FM Thumbnail picture of Early Bailey from 2000, Art Bell (1945-2018)The iconic overnight host. 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. Died suddenly of a heart attack in December 2004. In mid-May 1938, KYW moved to new studios at 1619 Walnut Street in Center City. People Index - PhillyTalk Moved to WKRK (Live! Chris May - weeknights at 5, 6, 10 (on WPSG) and 11 p.m. Erika von Tiehl - weekday mornings (4:30-7 on KYW and 7-9 a.m. on WPSG), Ukee Washington - weekday mornings (4:30-7 on KYW and 7-9 a.m. on WPSG); also, Kathy Orr (AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist and NWA Seals of Approval) - chief. KYW Newsradio Revamps Lineup Ahead of FM Launch | Barrett Media Upon its completion KYW became a sister station to its long-time rival, CBS-owned WGMP (1210 AM, now WPHT). Rod Carson Metro Networks - KYW traffic. 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. Deceased. Known as "Uncle Bernie," the New York City radio host. Pat Farnack Former morning news co-host on WWDB (with Gil Gross and then Earl Bailey) when that station was doing Newstalk. (Added/Updated 11/2003 by P.M.S). Entercom had never previously owned a station in its home market. Steve Nikazy, longtime anchor and reporter at Entercom news KYW Philadelphia (1060), will retire June 28. 5 am - Paul Murnane. Larry Bowa Hosted sports show on WWDB on weekends during baseball off-season in the late 1970s. 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. Radio KYW (1060 kHz, "Newsradio 10-60") is a commercial AM radio station licensed to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The show is expected to bring in hundreds of thousands of people to the city. Westinghouse had been a founding partner of RCA, NBC's original parent company. All changes are effective November 23. Ken James Overnights on WWDB during the mid to late 80s - brother of Wynn Moore - favorite line to unresponsive callers."Earth calling Mars!" [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). One audio clip in the Audio Vault. Gifford serves on boards for the CKNW Kids Fund, Pacific Parkinsons Research Institute, and the Michael J Fox Foundation Patient Council. Replaced by Paul W. Smith then hired away by 'CAU. Started afternoons on NJ101.5 with Craig Carton in July 2002. (then) Morning anchor at WBAL, Baltimore. New data shows Philadelphia's Driving Equality Law is helping to take more weapons off the streets. Bring resumes and dress prepared to be interviewed on the spot. Daryl has been hosting since May 2002 and is a senior writer for City Newspaper. Kristen Johanson Career Beasley Reece - sports director; weeknights at 6, 10 (on WPSG) and 11 p.m. Lesley Van Arsdall - sports anchor; weekend evenings. Previously on KYW. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Ian Bush will move from afternoons to mornings to co-anchor alongside Carol MacKenzie. Program Director/Production Manager at 1440 WNPV, Lansdale-Philadelphia. He will be sadly missed. Frank Ford started the station in the 80s. Kristen Johanson Bio, Age, Family, Husband, KYW, and Net Worth Photograph from 1994. Research shows most youth are "extremely worried" about climate change. Democrat nominee for Congress for NW Illinois 1968. 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. replacing Imus. Philadelphia breaking news from KYW-TV - CBS Philadelphia Little known fact was that he was part of a group aiming to buy out WFIL from Jerry Lee for another talk station. (04), 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. Rollye James Currently syndicated with WPHT 1210-AM as her home base. 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.