He did a live call-in thing overnight. Most recently at KYW doing news. 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 Danielle Wiggins anchors the 4:30 a.m. half hour and the Saturday edition of the GO! Previously on WMMR's Morning Zoo with DeBella; Kiss 100 with Mike and Sue; overnight news on the former WFLN FM and more. Shortly after that Dom Q. returned to 'DB weekends. 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. Johnny Goodtimes The Johnny Goodtimes Show on WURD AM 900 every Saturday at 11:00 a.m.. [34] Newscaster Steve Porter read the first newscast, which had been edited by Fred B. Walters, the former Harrisburg bureau chief and eventual Executive Editor. The show was named Best Podcast by RTDNA West Region in 2020 and among the Best of 2018 by Apple Podcasts. Tried out talk radio hosting in Alabama with a show called Frankly Speaking--What women talk about when men arent around. Lives in Alabama. [25] The Westinghouse-NBC station swap, and its subsequent reversal nine years later, resulted in two alternate ways to recount KYW's history. Allan has a long history in radio including his own syndicated sports show covering the Yankees and Mets. Under the provisions of the FRC's General Order 40, a sweeping reallocation of station frequency assignments was implemented on November 11, 1928. KYW-TV | Annex | Fandom Mayor of Philadelphia, Pa., 1972-80. Left to join WDRE Long Island, then worked as PD at KLSX Los Angeles and Ops Manager/weekend host at KLYY (Y-107) Los Angeles as well as consulting for Sabo Media (ongoing) and consulting a sitcom pilot for Comedy Central. at WWDB, mornings. Paul Perrello Picture -- Metro Traffic/News. While on WPHT the team was split (Jay was released) and Hilarie continued the show for several months until she went to Metro. Marty Moss-Coane 91-FM WHYY - Public / Non-commercial radio. John Brown Website (offline) | Parody (archived on the old site) -- Metro Traffic John is remembered as the very popular traffic guy while Phil Valentine was on the air in 96-97. Sizemore was hospitalized in critical condition on Feb. 18 after suffering a stroke and brain aneurysm. Prior to going to 'DB the first time, Dom Q had been at 'CAU for quite a while. Relatives of 29 people who gave the gift of life stood up as the names of their loved ones were read. Susan has anchored the news for CBS News Radio in New York and WMAL and XM Satellite Radio in Washington DC. He then went on to replace Howard Stern after Stern was "fired" from WNBC and now does overnights on WOR. Ellery, now living in Huntingdon Valley, worked for WOR in NY, WFLA, in Tampa and a host of other stations across America. Chuck Darrow South Jersey Courier Post columnist. 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. Previously on KYW. On September 21, 1965, shortly after Westinghouse regained control of 1060 AM, the newly revived KYW dropped its NBC radio affiliation. Ian Bush moves from afternoon to co-anchor mornings. "Radio requires constant relocation and I won't do that anymore." Senior Chris Ix, student council president at St. Joe's Prep, says the assembly was inspiring. (updated summer 2001) Update Spring 2002. Clark Deleon Former Inky columnist (page 2 section b) - As of winter 2000, daily columnist for the Metro. The bridge and road are being closed to allow open movement and space for a new fender replacement project. [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. Stay with CBS News Philadelphia for updates. Fran Sorin WPHT - The Gutsy Gardener - Saturdays 6 to 8 am.(5/02). Michelle Durham will continue in her role as afternoon anchor. 1,052 episodes Straightforward conversations about the people, ideas, and power centers that shape the world we live in. Updated 11/2003 by P.M.S) Now operating a consultancy for talk radio guests, based in Tucson. Started in talk radio on WWDB in the late '70s or early '80s. Left after illness then took a job in Texas with a CBS station near his family. Shore reports on WOGL FM, WPHT AM, et al. Roberta Gale Formerly of WKXW NJ101.5-FM then left to syndicate. Tobi Schwartz-Cassell see the C listings. Ted Hechtman Financial host for a number of years on WDVT. Won for Best Radio News Documentary for "Witness To Change" on KYW Newsradio Following the Civil Unrest in Philadelphia on May 30 & 31, 2020. (12/2004), Steve O'Bryan Sports talk on WCAU-AM from 1986-1988, then went to WOGL to do AM drive before being dumped for Don Cannon. KYW Newsradio abandons teletype background noise on Philly radio A relay transmitter, KYWA, was set up in late 1928, although it was no longer needed by the spring of 1930. 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. Lost to John Anderson. It is owned and operated by the network's CBS News and Stations division alongside CW affiliate WPSG (channel 57). He formerly worked for the Inquirer and was on the popular Prism show, "Great Sports Debate." 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 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. Went to Infinity sister station KRLD 1080-AM in Dallas in 2004. 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. Some Photos, etc. - Broadcast Pioneers 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. KYW's signal on the new frequency experienced difficulties in covering the entire city of Chicago. ", Schools to Pay $25,000 in Deal for FM Rights,. Now resides in New York. Ellery has mostly retired from radio. Starting Nov. 15, Siafa Lewis will anchor Eyewitness News at 4PM with Natasha Brown. Ken James Overnights on WWDB during the mid to late 80s - brother of Wynn Moore - favorite line to unresponsive callers."Earth calling Mars!" Works in the Delaware Valley in a radio-related company. He served the US Armed Forces as a photojournalist for the Coast Guard in the late seventies and early eighties. WNWR 1540-AM on Mondays from 1-2 pm. It consistently clocked a late-arriving all-news rival, WCAU-AM, which eventually gave up the format. KYW Newsradio reporter Karin Phillips dies KYW-TV - Wikipedia In November 1920, the Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company established its first broadcasting station, KDKA, located at its plant in East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to promote the sales of its radio receivers. (2-07), Mike Rossi WIP 610-AM. The move made KYW the easternmost U.S. radio station with a call sign beginning with "K". The transaction separated KYW from its television counterparts, and marked the first time since its establishment 96 years earlier that KYW was no longer owned by a direct descendant of Westinghouse. KYW Newsradio to be simulcast on 103.9-FM - Local Business News For the last decade, the Lindback Foundation has been recognizing the best Philadelphia School District teachers. The U.S. Fire Administration reports only 5% of the country's career firefighters are women. Back to WIP in 2006. Metro's PD, Gordon Deal, was Ellery's newsman at WCTC in New Jersey. (6-01), Pat Toddy Producer at WWDB in the late 90's. 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. Gifford serves on boards for the CKNW Kids Fund, Pacific Parkinsons Research Institute, and the Michael J Fox Foundation Patient Council. | Audacy Waking up Philadelphia and the suburbs is an honor and a responsibility I dont take lightly, said Bush. (updated July 2001) As of 2010, Kirk has been the public relations point person - spokesperson - for the Philadelphia Housing Authority for several years. Michelle Durham will continue in her role as afternoon anchor. 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. Died suddenly of a heart attack in December 2004. KYW was assigned to the clear channel frequency of 1020kHz, but the assignment caused two major problems. [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. 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. KYW Newsradio 1060 Listen Live - Philadelphia, United States | Online Mary Mason WHAT 1340-AM. Les Kinsolving WCBM 680-AM, Baltimore. Tom Bigby Program Director of WIP 610-AM, previously pulled double duty at PD of WPHT. Jill on Money Art Mckeown "Art the Builder" - Longtime partner with Rick Degregorio in the long-running home repair and fix-it show. Pat Farnack Former morning news co-host on WWDB (with Gil Gross and then Earl Bailey) when that station was doing Newstalk. Grace Blazer Started at WPHT 1210-AM in 1996. Also filled in as needed for producers Rhonda Hibbler, Maureen "The Magnificent" Sears, John Rose, and Tim "Hammerhead" Hallorhan to produce for Dominic Quinn, Irv Homer, and Susan Bray. KYW is a commercial AM radio station licensed to serve Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Now a Physician Assistant practicing in Rocky Mount, NC. Philadelphia breaking news from KYW-TV - CBS Philadelphia (Thumbnail pics, Peter - Scott), Chuck Cooperstein WIP 610-AM early 1990's. ), Joe Chiodo News reports. Update 2003 - after a stint as an anchor with Fox Sports Radio Network, now PD at WBNS (Sports Radio 1460) Columbus, OH. Craig Carton WIP mid-1990s, (returned part-time for 1999 only). 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. They rejoined on WWDB in the afternoon until WWDB flipped formats. As the weather begins to warm many of us may be thumbing through seed catalogs planning the spring vegetable garden. Sheryl Ann Kennedy Metro News. [30] That proposed station swap was held up for nearly four years until the FCC issued a final decision in August 1964. New Line-Up For KYW/Philly - RAMP - Radio and Music Pros Rod Carson Metro Networks - KYW traffic. Daryl Gale Daryl Gale, WURD 900 AM talk radio host with Rotan Lee on Friday mornings from 7:00-10:00. he has been working with co-host Anthony Gargano since early 2000. Became Phillies manager.