[24] At the same time, Westinghouse changed the call letters of its new Cleveland station from WTAM to KYW. Steve Ross Talk show host at both WWDB & WCAU pulled double duty each Saturday - working 6-10 a.m., then returning at midnight, for yet another go 'round. Previously long term on KYW Newsradio. Brian Carey Anchored morning drive news on WWDB from 1992 to 1994. Voice of the Eagles broadcasts. Died 5/31/1996. Covered the war in Vietnam for NBC News 69-70. A qualified candidate must be news-savvy, full of fresh and relatable story ideas, willing to jump into the anchor chair at a moment's notice. 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. (Added/Updated - 11/2003 by P.M.S. 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. A lengthy investigation was launched. Ken James Overnights on WWDB during the mid to late 80s - brother of Wynn Moore - favorite line to unresponsive callers."Earth calling Mars!" Westinghouse had been a founding partner of RCA, NBC's original parent company. Morning Zoo host on WMMR in the 80's. Worked at WINS in NY and WTOP in Washington, CBS Radio in NY and more. Steve Friedman passed away. Liked to chat it up with Irv Homer in the afternoons. Larry Bowa Hosted sports show on WWDB on weekends during baseball off-season in the late 1970s. You had respected veterans like Walt Hunter, Pat Ciarrocchi, Kathy Orr, Susan Barnett, Chris May, Carol Erickson, Bob Kelly, and Beasley Reece in the house. Bob Kelly - weekday mornings (4:30-7 on KYW and 7-9 a.m. on WPSG) and weeknights at 5 and 6 p.m. Nicole Brewer - digital journalist and morning contributor, Dray Clark - weekday morning features reporter, Jericka Duncan - general assignment reporter, Elizabeth Hur - general assignment reporter, Todd Quinones - general assignment reporter, Robin Rieger - general assignment reporter, Diana Rocco - general assignment reporter, Stephanie Stahl - health and science reporter. (Updated January 2010), Bill Doyle Partnered with Jeff Deminski on NJ101.5 afternoons, 1993-1999. One audio clip in the Audio Vault. interest", "The great swap takes place June 19; Westinghouse, NBC return to original properties", "Dry run precedes KFWB's switch to all news", "End Of An Era As Industry Bids Goodbye to CBS Radio", "CBS Sets Radio Division Merger With Entercom", "CBS and Entercom Are Merging Their Radio Stations", "CBS3 introduces new meteorologist as KYW Newsradio switches to NBC10's First Alert weather team", "Delayed World Series bumps Eagles-Texans off Fox 29", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=KYW_(AM)&oldid=1136016294, Randomly assigned by the Department of Commerce, This page was last edited on 28 January 2023, at 06:52. Soon after he moved to L.A. with his wife. 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. Currently (2006-2007) anchors news on KYW 1060-AM. Currently out of radio and a partner in a private jet charter business. Entercom announces a revamped weekday lineup for KYW-AM Philadelphia. 6:30 pm - CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell (WCBS-TV simulcast) 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. In 1927 the project was abandoned, although it was announced that the KFKX programming was being consolidated with KYW. At the time, the FCC normally did not allow common ownership of clear channel stations with overlapping nighttime coverage. Bob Grant WOR 710-AM New York - Started in talk radio in the mid-70s. 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. Sizemore suffered a brain aneurysm in his home on February 18. [25] The Westinghouse-NBC station swap, and its subsequent reversal nine years later, resulted in two alternate ways to recount KYW's history. Customers who go to the drive-thru restaurant Wednesday can get a free donut with the purchase of any beverage. Lance Venta is Owner and Publisher of RadioInsight.com. Copyright 2022 RadioInsight / RadioBB Networks. Frank Rizzo and Harry Gross at DB, Gil Gross Archive Page | Interview with Gil Gross WWDB 96.5-FM -- 1999-2000, brought in to anchor news then moved to the 9-noon slot for talk until DB ceased on 11/06/00 - updated 10/01 - Left the Philly area for mornings in LA for Clear Channel, KLAC, Rich Gunning -https://www.richgunning.com/ 2004-present: Traffic reporter with Metro Networks, on KYW News Radio 1060. Almost immediately after the NBC-Westinghouse trade was finalized, Westinghouse complained to the FCC and the United States Department of Justice that it had been coerced into making the station swap, including a threat by NBC to revoke Westinghouse's NBC-TV affiliations. Rick Jensen Program Director WDEL, doubles as on-air host. Currently at KGO in San Francisco. 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. [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. . NJ 101.5, WPHT 1210 AM (10 am to 1 pm), WWDB 96.5, Now on in Dallas Ft. Worth. Now resides in New York. It is one of the oldest continuously operating radio stations in the United States, originating in Chicago before moving to Philadelphia in 1934. 'DB also picked up Harry Gross from 'CAU (and Frank Ford?) This is a return home for Lewis who was born in West Germany but raised in South Jersey. Tobi Schwartz-Cassell see the C listings. (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. (added 9/01). KYW Newsradio (1060 AM) is moving Denise Nakano to midday anchor and Jay Scott Smith to afternoon anchor. [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. Previously on WMMR's Morning Zoo with DeBella; Kiss 100 with Mike and Sue; overnight news on the former WFLN FM and more. Picture coming soon. "I hope to return to the Senate later this month," the retiring senator said in a statement. In 1927, Westinghouse affiliated its four radio stations (KYW, KDKA in Pittsburgh, WBZ in Springfield and WBZA in Boston) with the National Broadcasting Company's (NBC) Blue Network, originating from WJZ in New York City, which had been transferred from Westinghouse to the Radio Corporation of America (RCA) in 1923. KYW Newsradio reporters talk daily with experts and leaders in science, politics, business, and public health -- to make sense of the news and unravel the real reasons why a story matters. Don Henderson Voice of Temple Owl basketball on WRTI also hosted a sports talk show on WCAU in the late 1970s well into the 1990s (I think). (6/06), Ira Mellman Worked at WCAU twice and WFIL.- news with George Michael. Formerly on WPHT 1210 AM and WWDB 96.5 Visit his website for ordering info for voice impressions answering machine tapes. Maxine Schnall Hosted show on WCAU-AM in the early to mid-1980s, Scoot Formerly of WPHT 1020-AM in the afternoons. Did a bit of fill-in on WIP and WGMP while in Philly going to school at Hahnemann University. Being able to make people laugh at a drop of a hat was no easy task. Federal prosecutors tipped their hand at a recent hearing that another shoe would drop, charging Ken Smukler with similar offenses. Denise Nakano is being promoted to midday anchor and Jay Scott Smith to afternoon anchor. Elaine Keno News anchor/reporter at KYW NewsRadio from 1987-1990,(Elaine Ettorre), left for a stint as news director in Miami (WINZ all-news) for 5 years, and returned to KYW 1060 as an afternoon news anchor in 1995, using her married name: Elaine Keno. Hurricane Harbor opens for the season on May 20. The recommended age to start screenings has been lowered to age 45. Dr. Carlos Martinez, a Philadelphia Zoo Amphibian Conservation Biologist, says these toads emerge from hibernation and head to a vernal pool to spawn. replacing Imus. A new report indicates that industrial pollution is on the rise across the country, and the Keystone State is one of the worst offenders. [32] Following nearly a year of appeals by NBC, Westinghouse regained control of WRCV-AM-TV on June 19, 1965, and subsequently restored the KYW call letters to the radio station. Author. Glen Macnow picture 2006 WIP - Glen has been a mid-day host on WIP since 1993. [23], On February 13, NBC changed KYW's call letters in Philadelphia to WRCV (for the RCA-Victor record label). [20], KYW acquired a television counterpart in late February 1953, when Westinghouse bought WPTZ (channel 3), the nation's third commercial television station and NBC's second television affiliate, from Philco. The Philadelphia school district says asbestos was detected in the West Oak Lane High school after a routine inspection. Michelle Durham will continue in her role as afternoon anchor. Neal Newman WIP 2000-2004, Assistant PD under Tom Bigby. Based on its responsibilities as an NBC-owned outlet, WRCV carried all of NBC's network programming, such as the weekend Monitor magazine-style program. He even mentioned it on his show.Art Bell's bumper music Chase by Giorgio Moroder | Art Bell's bumper 'theme song' The Moody Blues, Ride My See-Saw. The bridge opened to vehicle traffic later Friday morning after an hours-long closure. Patriot Polling is a non-partisan organization that uses a third-party cold-calling system to survey voters across the nation. Glitch affects some Nissan Rogues and Rogue Sports; company says no crashes have been reported. Previously on KYW. 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. Morning news at WDEL until July 20, 2001. KYW (1060 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station licensed to serve Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. David Rimmer WWDB Program Director from 1990-1995. Irving and Doncic became the first Dallas teammates to score at least 40 in the same game. Started in talk radio on WWDB in the late '70s or early '80s. [36] The Westinghouse trio of all-news stations made numerous contributions to developing the all-news format. 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. Went to NJ101.5 in early summer of 2002 as part of Carton and Rossi, shown here at right. Joel Gibbs Entertainment show ("Everything Entertainment") and talk host. Austin CulmerFormerly of WWDB, weekend overnight shift. He was nominated again for Mayor but died before the election of a heart attack on July 16, 1991. Previously on WWDB from fall 1996 through all of 1997. Anthony Caple says he'd rather wear his own "5 Star" sweatshirt line than something from Gucci. Don't be surprised when you turn on your radio and hear Glenn "Hurricane" Schwartz offering a weather report. 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. Diane Kridland Program Director 1210-AM WPHT, JC Lamkin Community relations/Tech education radio host on WNWR 1540 AM [2-3 pm as of Feb. 07]: Host of a dynamic radio show that is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pa called "Technically Speaking". Jay Scott Smith is an award-winning multimedia journalist who joined KYW Newsradio as a part-time anchor in 2019 after stints at media outlets in Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Detroit. 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. Shore reports on WOGL FM, WPHT AM, et al. Jocko Henderson being. The Westinghouse station was first licensed on November 15, 1921, as Chicago's first broadcasting outlet, with the randomly assigned call letters of KYW. There, he coverers gun violence, major city, and federal court cases, and criminal justice reform in Philadelphia. NEXT WEBINAR! Commercial voice-over business. Named by Newsweek magazine as "the most celebrated radio host in New York" in 1979. 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. (Earl replaced Gil Gross who moved to 9-12) Previously news anchor and weekend classic rock DJ on WMMR. As KYW Newsradio broadens its reach on crystal-clear 103.9 FM, we are happy to expand the roles of these outstanding journalists, said David Yadgaroff, Senior Vice President and Market Manager, Entercom Philadelphia. Read more about this topic: KYW-TV, News Operation, News Team. Mary Mason WHAT 1340-AM. Ira Mellman Worked at WCAU twicealso WFIL..news with George Michael. 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. Retired. Daryl has one daughter and has lived in Philadelphia most of his life. Grace Blazer Started at WPHT 1210-AM in 1996. KYW (1060 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station licensed to serve Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (12/02), Dominic Quinn Program Director for WWDB then mornings on 'DB from the late '70s till late '80s. 2 pm - Michael Wallace. The effect of the Trump tax cut has led to some fierce political debate, particularly in states like New Jersey. Laura came back to the air with the popular "The Sunlight Lounge" (Standards and more) on WSNI 104.5-FM in March 2004. 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. The move made KYW the easternmost U.S. radio station with a call sign beginning with "K". Photograph from 1994. "As KYW Newsradio broadens its reach on crystal-clear 103.9 FM, we are happy to expand the roles of these outstanding journalists," said David Yadgaroff, SVP/Market Manager, Entercom Philadelphia."Ian, Jay, and Denise bring invaluable experience and insight that will help Philadelphia's most-trusted news team serve our region at this critical time and beyond." (2001) Also works for Metro Networks doing news and traffic (KYW traffic / WPHT news) Previously news dept. Shown here at left. Passed away in 2022.https://www.mudgeeguardian.com.au/story/7600864/susan-bray-delong-a-trailblazing-pioneer-for-women-in-radio-dies-aged-79/. Ralph is also doing "Traffic on the Two's" from 5-7 am and at 25 past and 55 before the hour for KYW-TV. Moved to WPHT 1210-AM. Had a cult following on WPHT, late-night weekends. 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. 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. Began as a journeyman part-time show producer in 1986, where he worked with just about every 'DB host on the air at that time, including Bernie Herman, Jim Corea, Dom Giordano, Murray Needleman, Yvonne Kaye, and Les Kinsolving. (04) B 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. 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,. Previously at WWDB where he had his own show including "The Saturday Night Shootout" and co-hosted afternoons with Susan Bray. [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. Kent Voss | Picture | Parody Page 1998 Formerly of WWDB, previously several markets. Once WWDB stopped Talk he went to Philly Tv News. Local Talk Radio / Radio PeopleThis is an archived page with no major additions expected other than link/file/spelling fixes - 2022Updates may be submitted via the Contact Page, Philly's first page devoted solely to keeping you in touch with those currently on the air plus information on familiar names from the past. Rollye James Currently syndicated with WPHT 1210-AM as her home base. Bernie McCain Formerly hosted overnights on WWDB in mid-1980s -- last heard on the radio in DC area? Show removed near the end of the talk lineup, went south then to L.A. Picture. This is a developing story. Danielle Wiggins, 3News Anchor & Reporter. KYW anchors and reporters were seen on morning television delivering the news. 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. (11/02). Joey Reynolds Joey Reynolds was a Philly radio guy. Kimberly Adams joined NBC as a correspondent and fill-in host for real life, a cutting-edge newsmagazine show. Lewis most recently anchored news and sports at the WMAQ Chicago. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. On September 21, 1965, shortly after Westinghouse regained control of 1060 AM, the newly revived KYW dropped its NBC radio affiliation. 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. Officials say the road will be closed for "an extended period of time.". Gifford serves on boards for the CKNW Kids Fund, Pacific Parkinsons Research Institute, and the Michael J Fox Foundation Patient Council. Research shows most youth are "extremely worried" about climate change. Syndicates, "Do I Look OK?". The television station became KYW-TV at this point.[33]. After the close of the opera season, KYW installed a studio in the Commonwealth Edison building, and began producing additional programming. Update Spring 2002, heard on WIP. Bill Corsair Popular overnight host on WCAU 1210 AM. Lost to John Anderson. Im excited to work with Carol [MacKenzie, morning co-anchor] and the team to tell our listeners what they need to know so they can get a head start on their day.. Harry Gross Long time financial show, also had a column in the Daily News. Saturdays on WNWR 1540-AM. The Phillies' flagship station, WIP-FM (94.1), could not air the game because of a conflict with the Philadelphia Eagles, who were playing a Thursday Night Football game at the same time.[45]. Had a thing about Warren Zevon KLOS, 1980-81; KMPC/KEDG, 1988-90; KSCA, 1993-96; KMPC, 1993-96; KLSX/KRLA, 1997-2001. 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? (Updated 2004), Frank L. Rizzo Frank Lazarro Rizzo (1920-1991) -- also known as "The Big Bambino" - Born in Philadelphia on October 23, 1920. 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. An update to that security scare at University Park Airport in State College. Diane Raymond Program Director also hosted mid-days (12:25-2 pm) on 'DB in the late 80s after Mary Mason left. Paul Kirchner Hosts money talk show on WWDB 860-AM in Philadelphia since 200. E-Mail is css1 @ comcast.net. [30] That proposed station swap was held up for nearly four years until the FCC issued a final decision in August 1964. In 1942, KYW added an FM station at 45.7 megacycles, W57PH. On September 1, 1928, the Federal Radio Commission (FRC) ordered that their operations should be consolidated. Republican candidate for Illinois Senate 1972. Shortly after that Dom Q. returned to 'DB weekends. 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]. Yikes Inc., a collaborativetech company, is looking to be a pioneering vehicle for diversity in a male dominated industry of web design and coding. A familiar sound in Philadelphia radio vanished from the. Daryl has been hosting since May 2002 and is a senior writer for City Newspaper. Memorable radio personalities from Cleveland's past. Famous for not wearing socks on the job. Frank X. Feller WWDB.1980s? (6-01) Updated 2003 - Presently working as a producer at Comedy Central's "Crank Yankers" in Hollywood. Heard on WOR in New York until he retired. [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. The announcement comes as Apple tries to claw its way back to dominance in the classroom. It is one of the oldest radio stations in America, having spent time in Chicago and Cleveland. Promoted to program director in February of 2001.