Harry Gross Long time financial show, also had a column in the Daily News. Precipitation from a strong storm system will be light through the afternoon, but evening heavy rain will develop in the evening. Roberta Gale Formerly of WKXW NJ101.5-FM then left to syndicate. [37] That station, under its original WCAU call letters, had attempted during the late 1970s to compete with KYW with all-news programming. Services are expected to resume at 12:01 p.m. His family was told on Monday that they would have to make an "end of life decision" as there was "no further hope" for recovery. On September 1, 1928, the Federal Radio Commission (FRC) ordered that their operations should be consolidated. Deceased. 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. KYW Newsradio 1060 launching partnership with NBC10, Telemundo62 This initial station proved successful, so in 1921 the company developed plans to set up additional stations in major population centers, including WJZ in Newark, New Jersey (now WABC in New York City), and WBZ, originally in Springfield, Massachusetts, and now in Boston. John McNulty WNWR 1540-AM. Went to Infinity sister station KRLD 1080-AM in Dallas in 2004. This is a return home for Lewis who was born in West Germany but raised in South Jersey. KYW Newsradio Inducts Three New Members Into Its Hall of Fame Owns a wine and spirits shop in Jersey. Covered the war in Vietnam for NBC News 69-70. Plucked from producing the Bernie McCain overnight graveyard shift show into the programming office by Program Director Diane Raymond and Executive Producer Ed Palladino; eventually succeeded Palladino as executive producer. Clark on Digital City AOL or AOL keyword = Clark, Jeff Deminski Partnered with Bill Doyle on NJ101.5 afternoons, 1993-1999. Change Your Work, Change Your Wealth, Change Your Life IN REAL TIME. Lives in Ft. Lauderdale with his 14-year-old son as of (Last Update 10/2003). Known as "Uncle Bernie," the New York City radio host. Special thanks to all those that contribute updates and new information. KYW (1060 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station licensed to serve Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Grace Blazer Started at WPHT 1210-AM in 1996. Stories About KYW Newsradio 1060 - CBS Philadelphia Retired. KYW Philly Revamps Line-Up - Radio Ink Steve Nikazy, longtime anchor and reporter at Entercom news KYW Philadelphia (1060), will retire June 28. In mid-May 1938, KYW moved to new studios at 1619 Walnut Street in Center City. KYW Newsradio (1060 AM) is moving Denise Nakano to midday anchor and Jay Scott Smith to afternoon anchor. Could only get the OK to put Rush on weekends and un-named corporate types insisted they preview the shows and edit out any content too controversial. Afternoon anchor Ian Bush will move to morning co-anchor, joining Carol. KYW-TV took advantage of the radio station's popularity by incorporating a version of KYW's musical sounder into its news themes from 1991 to 2003. Former QVC host. KYW's weather coverage is changing. Will that help ratings? - Inquirer.com 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. Now on air in Detroit? It also wanted to start a station in Chicago. Jay Scott Smith will move parttime to afternoon anchor, while former WCAU-TV anchor Denise Nakano takes middays. It broadcasts an all-news radio format and is branded as "KYW Newsradio". 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. Moved over to WBT in Charlotte, NC, August 7, 2006 (7/06). Music jock on WYSP until programming shakeup in summer 2001. Started off doing the 5-minute news read on CH 48 (WKBS) before it went off the air in the late '80s. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.Bible: Hebrew Psalms, 23:4. Moved to WPHT 1210-AM. [7] WEBH was deleted,[8] and the other two stations were merged, with a dual call letter assignment of KYW-KFKX, although the latter call sign would be rarely if ever used after 1930. Email wallykennedy at aol dot com (added 1/07), Amy Kaplan KYW 1060-AM News -- Worked at WPHT with Steve Martorano in the afternoons. Ellery has mostly retired from radio. Ultimately KenCrest West Director Josie Jones hopes these seniors will return one day and run their own classroom. Westinghouse had been a founding partner of RCA, NBC's original parent company. Greg Tantum WCAU 1210-AM -- 1988 to 1990 (Program Director). The city's opioid epidemic claimed 1,200 lives to overdoses in 2017, and it's created a new phenomenon of encampments under several railroad bridges in Kensington. Jerry and his partner decided not to sell at that time. Prior to going to 'DB the first time, Dom Q had been at 'CAU for quite a while. Upon its completion KYW became a sister station to its long-time rival, CBS-owned WGMP (1210 AM, now WPHT). (Thumbnail pics, Peter - Scott), Chuck Cooperstein WIP 610-AM early 1990's. Previously on WWDB from fall 1996 through all of 1997. Before 'ILM, a freelancer at WDAS in Philly (updated July 2001), Pat Winters Used to do traffic for WWDB, middays (6-01). KYW's unusual history includes its call sign of only three letters, beginning with a K, rare for a station in the east. 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. Current afternoon anchor Ian Bush will transition to serve as morning co-anchor with Carol MacKenzie. DJs like . 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. Relatives of 29 people who gave the gift of life stood up as the names of their loved ones were read. 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. "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." 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. Austin DuttonStarted on WBUX then WPHT and WPEN. Customers who go to the drive-thru restaurant Wednesday can get a free donut with the purchase of any beverage. After Bigby left the station in 2004 Neal served as interim PD and then Operations Manager. Drivers can also use the New Jersey Turnpike while road closures signs remain. [14] Westinghouse used the studios and sales operations of WCAU. Heard on WOR in New York until he retired. Kid's Corner - Kathy O'Connell WXPN - 88.5 FM - Kids programming. He went on to become the President of the 76ers basketball team and then the owner. From 1986 to 1998, KYW used the C-QUAM AM Stereo system, but abandoned stereo broadcasts about the time of the CBS-Westinghouse merger and went back to standard monophonic broadcasts. Brian Carey Anchored morning drive news on WWDB from 1992 to 1994. He replaced Ira Melman who did a mostly news show. | Audacy Westinghouse fought a long legal battle, attempting to keep KYW operating as a clear channel station on 1020 in Chicago. Careers & Job Opportunities | Audacy Inc. - External [9], On May 15, 1933, after the FRC requested that stations using only one of their assigned call letters drop those that were no longer in regular use, KFKX was eliminated and the station reverted to just KYW.[10]. Bernie Herman Picture -- Formerly of WWDB (joined 1980) WCAU and Channel 48, now retired living in Iowa playing with his grandkids. Lance also advises stations, talent and brands on digital content strategies, programming integrations, and brand extensions. Description. Don Cannon - anchor/reporter (1999-2008) Bill Currie - sports reporter (1971-1985), died February 11, 2008 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.. Dick Bolger Formerly on WFPG - 1450-AM in Atlantic City until station change in 2000. John Ziegler WWDB - started 2,1,1999. 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. 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. (last updated 7/01), George Michaels Washington, D.C. television / local NBC station, channel 4. [35] A third conversion was made three years later at another Westinghouse-owned station, KFWB in Los Angeles. 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,. There was an increased police presence at multiple school districts in Delaware after threats were made. (7/06), Judi Franco WKXW NJ101.5-FM -- Long-time co-host with Dennis Malloy, middays. A new report indicates that industrial pollution is on the rise across the country, and the Keystone State is one of the worst offenders. Currently at KGO in San Francisco. Since 1998, writer and Editor of the News-Talk-Sports department at AllAccess.com, based in the Los Angeles area. The announcement comes as Apple tries to claw its way back to dominance in the classroom. Thumbnail picture of Early Bailey from 2000. Won for Best Radio News Documentary for "Witness To Change" on KYW Newsradio Following the Civil Unrest in Philadelphia on May 30 & 31, 2020. Since 1992, popular Los Angeles talk hosts at KFI (1992-99, 2001-present) and KABC 1999-2000. Has had number 1 rated local talk programs in Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Milwaukee, Kansas City, Tampa-St.Pete and a few others. Cathy Donnelly Formerly on NJ101.5. [27][28] In September 1959 the Justice Department issued a decision which, in part, instructed NBC to divest WRCV-AM-TV by the end of 1962. Kristen Johanson is an American Reporter for KYW News Radio 1060 where she serves the station as a Crime & Justice Reporter. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. Liked to chat it up with Irv Homer in the afternoons. Co-owner WBCB 1490-AM. Left after illness then took a job in Texas with a CBS station near his family. He is a winner of two Best Sports Feature awards and a Best Newscast honor from the Associated Press, and is a past Vice President of Broadcast for the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists. (4-04), Phil Valentine - Website - Archive Page WLAC 1510-AM Nashville TN. KYW Newsradio is the nation's second all-news station, debuting the ground-breaking format in September of 1965. Kimberly Adams joined NBC as a correspondent and fill-in host for real life, a cutting-edge newsmagazine show. 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. At the time, the FCC normally did not allow common ownership of clear channel stations with overlapping nighttime coverage. Daryl has been hosting since May 2002 and is a senior writer for City Newspaper. (6-01) Updated 2003 - Presently working as a producer at Comedy Central's "Crank Yankers" in Hollywood. updated 7/03 - 96.50-FM & WEEU 830-AM. [31] RKO General initially contested the FCC's decision, but soon gave up its efforts and bowed out of the competition. The Flyers traded Zac MacEwen for Lemieux and a fifth-round draft pick. It became one of the first radio stations in the country to switch to an all-news radio format. 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. 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. Notable Former On-air Staff Susan Barnett - anchor (1999-2003); now at KYW in Philadelphia. Moved to WPHT 1210-AM. Ray Rossi Formerly on WYNY 107 in New York. [30] That proposed station swap was held up for nearly four years until the FCC issued a final decision in August 1964. Austin CulmerFormerly of WWDB, weekend overnight shift. He was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinsons Disease in August 2017. Danielle Wiggins anchors the 4:30 a.m. half hour and the Saturday edition of the GO! (Links have to be restored, moving files), Go to Broadcast Pioneers for a more extensive list of all radio legends. Paul W. returned home to Michigan (grew up in Monroe) and started at WJR (replacing the legendary J. P. McCarthy) on July 1, 1996 -- (added 5-01) Paul W. Smith Archive page. KYW Newsradio reporter Karin Phillips dies One audio clip in the Audio Vault. Hired Frank Rizzo at WCAU and converted Tony Bruno from a sports/news sidekick to the morning host. Anita broadcasts traffic for Shadow Traffic. (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. Steve Friedman passed away. Ira Mellman Worked at WCAU twicealso WFIL..news with George Michael. As of summer 2001, she is an afternoon drive news anchor on WCBS. Siafa Lewis Joins KYW Philadelphia As Anchor - TV News Check Frank X. Feller WWDB.1980s? (12/02), Dominic Quinn Program Director for WWDB then mornings on 'DB from the late '70s till late '80s. picture (added March 2005). The station's signal is restricted towards the Northeast United States to protect the signal of WEPN in New York City, which is different 50,000watt station that is only one frequency away at AM 1050. (2-07), Stan Majors For nearly ten years (1992-2001) broadcast late night issue talk show nationally.total stations over 500 during that timesyndicated by three different national radio networks. PECO is providing real-life experience for young people interested in working in energy. Started afternoons on NJ101.5 with Craig Carton in July 2002. 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. Her journalistic repute and endearing personality helped her secure a national televised appearance. His daily comedy bit called "Congo Curt" featured a well- intended, but highly inept jungle explorer. Previously Producer on WIP 610-AM. Michelle Durham will continue in her role as afternoon anchor. 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. KYW (AM) - Wikipedia KYW serves as the flagship station of Audacy, Inc. KYW's studios are co-located within Audacy's corporate headquarters in Center City Philadelphia and its transmitter and two-tower directional antenna array are located in Lafayette Hill. That being said, here are 25 that we won't ever forget, in no particular order. (Spends some of her free time now using her voice fighting for animal rights). Starting Nov. 15, Siafa Lewis will anchor Eyewitness News at 4PM with Natasha Brown. Valerie Knight Picture.Update 2016: Valerie Knight leaves WOGL, John Kobylt and Ken Chiampou Part of the John and Ken team (Ken Chiampou) NJ101.5 afternoons 1990-92. TV/RADIO | MORE: KYW-TV News Anchors and Reporters Coverage: Philadelphia Affiliation: CBS: Alycia Lane KYW-TV Anchor * Jericka Duncan KYW-TV Reporter * No longer with Network. One full-power station simulcasts the programming of KYW: KYW programming is also available via a simulcast on the HD2 subchannel of sister station 94.1 WIP-FM. Founder ofPahrump-based radio station KNYE 95.1 FM. Craig Carton WIP mid-1990s, (returned part-time for 1999 only). (5/28/02), John Stolnis Added June, 2001 - WWDB96.5 FM, fill-in host. Daryl Gale Daryl Gale, WURD 900 AM talk radio host with Rotan Lee on Friday mornings from 7:00-10:00. Promoted to program director in February of 2001. Anthony Caple says he'd rather wear his own "5 Star" sweatshirt line than something from Gucci. [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. Bernie McCain Formerly hosted overnights on WWDB in mid-1980s -- last heard on the radio in DC area? March 30, 2023 Previously at WWDB where he had his own show including "The Saturday Night Shootout" and co-hosted afternoons with Susan Bray. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. The goal of the radio show is to encourage people to use computers and share community service information. 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. Mayor Kenney says city funding helps make arts more accessible to more people and he'd like to do more. WNWR 1540-AM on Mondays from 1-2 pm. Mark Daniels is a 20+ year vet of Philly, South Jersey, and central PA radio. (then) Morning anchor at WBAL, Baltimore. Betty Berniman (sp?) Joel Gibbs Entertainment show ("Everything Entertainment") and talk host. Susan Monday hosts Monday on Sunday, Sunday afternoons from 2 to 3 p.m. An in-depth look at the big stories of the week. Rod Carson Metro Networks - KYW traffic. KYW was assigned to the clear channel frequency of 1020kHz, but the assignment caused two major problems. Max Baer was the lone Democratic state Supreme Court justice who dissented on the ruling to impose new Congressional boundaries. Chuck is now on 103.3 ESPN radio in Dallas / Ft. Worth. Brooke Daniels NJ101.5 middays and afternoons, 1990-93. 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. Diane Raymond Program Director also hosted mid-days (12:25-2 pm) on 'DB in the late 80s after Mary Mason left. Also WWDB..morning news with Paul W. Smith. KYW Newsradio abandons teletype background noise on Philly radio Tom Robinson "The Nighthawk" -- did the 2 am to 6 am shift on WMMR around '80 or '81. Neal Newman WIP 2000-2004, Assistant PD under Tom Bigby. Photograph from 1994. (last updated 9-01) Picture, Donna Francavilla -Picture News, producer at WWDB 1981 then went to KYW in 1982 as desk assistant & production assistant. Went to KOMO in Seattle Washington? Clark Deleon Former Inky columnist (page 2 section b) - As of winter 2000, daily columnist for the Metro. Signed Rush Limbaugh, gave Michael Smerconish his first show and helped lead WWDB to the highest ratings in its history, including a strong second place (7.0 share) in one ratings book to KYW. Local guy. 'DB also picked up Harry Gross from 'CAU (and Frank Ford?) Had a liver transplant after leaving the station to work for the Philadelphia Gas Works.