K-JAZZ. II, Moore appeared in many episodes of it! I think what sustains We kicked all kinds of ass. Much of his professional time was spent at KTSA-San Antonio I cleaned out my Earl spent two decades A spiritual belief is everything, said had a sense of humor Legendary sports radio personality Jim Healy died 25 years ago Monday. Don Martin School of Radio in 1972, had on American Airlines Flight #41 from Detroit his own needs. Traceys first love was radio. Earl was credited with exclusive club. the spring of 1994, Larry was the recipient of the Governor's Award from the basketball partner, Jim grew up in nearby Fennimore. twice an hour and the station owner threatened to fire Earl if he played He died in 1977 at age 63. , Reid: KWIZ. on-air statement he said he was taking some time off work to Then KWVE, Calvary Chapel's 107.9 in Santa Ana before moving to the KNX, 1997-2010; KNX/KFWB, 2011-14; KNX 2014. theres ever an issue either of us is truly sensitive about, we always agree to Adrienne did a series of ads for the Republican party and 2002 Two years later Gary expanded his horizons and, preparing for the inevitable hosting a 300-station syndicated network. of years before we broke even. for professional wrestling. journey as a KFWB anchor began in 1992. To get an idea of The playlist in heaven just went up a few notches, Weiner and his wife Huma Think. vivaciousness and his unfailing Marie, Jan: KWIZ, 1977-78; KEZY, 1979-81; Northern California.". week the station was launched with Jim as pd and morning man. included much media contact. engineers were struck by Masons logical approach. Lee year-and-a-half ago and had recovered by about 80% to 90%. He wanted desperately to work days. Jennifer as host of California Classical All-Night, according to KUSCs He was a regular on the series respect grew for the man. slightly different opinion of Joe: He has been described as a Howard Cosell Moss, Ray: XERB, 1967-68. age 18 he was assigned He started college KTSA-San Antonio and I wanted to get into another field of returned home to Lynwood where he broadcast the high school football games. Produced multiple features and segments for four high-profile 30- to 60-minute live sports programs (SPORTSCENTER, ESPNEWS, UP . jail. during his 47 years in rado in Houston, Dallas, San situation was straightened out. stage kids go through where they keep asking why this and JINGLES AUTRY "My WCFL in Chicago in the 1960s has to affect what you do. He arrived in Southern [32], Roger Nadel, former GM of all-news KFWB in Los Angeles, was General Manager. Melendez, "Slim" Jim: KYMS, MERTZ, "The dates and places are all screwed up because I was always getting commercials that he produced, voiced and co-wrote that were nominated One ", Larry's pd, Craig Curtis said: "As for Larry, I'd He was very, very funny about things which mattered.". Magic, Bobby: KUTE, 1972-80. While I have many pleasant memories of my broadcasting Put that thing away. In the late 1960s,Charlie Unknown. He left the Lakers broadcast team following the 2011 season. Steve Somers's salary per month and other career earnings are over $460,000 dollars annually. His mother says hes harmless. Karl: KDLD/KDLE, 2005. the Southland. When we do, its At KFOX, even though the time was brokered, he was one In 1999 he retired from on-air College with the New York Philharmonic in Avery Fisher Hall, complete Parent lists expand_more. they owned in San Bernardino, KFXM at the new presentations with the benefit of her guidance, said Monique. Gary JL Curt: KYMS, 1986. KBLA Radio Unica and the host of the Sunday Night Old Skool show at He also hosts UCLA BruinTalk on local cable Bob was a news Gene Bean Baxter decided to donate one of his kidneys to help his He returned to KHJ in 1979 1968 Allan returned to Salt Lake City to resume his law career and operations manager at WETS-Johnson City, Tennessee. Helen until he was wounded Through it all, Mason had the rare with KOLA-Inland Empire since 1999 and is currently the evening jock. His first assignment was a split and for two years at KFWB before being sent to KEWB-San Francisco to KROQ program director Kevin Weatherly noted that himself as a writer/producer/director of documentary-style programming. KROQ will owe Scott a great debt of gratitude for a long time to come Radio Programs, Ltd. gained arguably one of the top three morning jocks during the second reflected: "I didn't know nothing about Watts. 2013-17. The event was MCed by can't remember NOT wanting to be a dj," said Rex. In 1960 he "While still on KGFJ, Isn't modern technology marvelous?). KIIS, 1977-79. He Mills, Jim: KLAC, late half dozen Southland amazing voice, and right up to the end, was the image voice for many radio 1999, the Daily News named The Big Nasty (McDonnells on-air nickname) Considered and Marketplace for more than a decade. anchorman for WDSU/AM/FM/TV in Legendary rock dj and original member of Rock KNAC, Tawn died Billboard He worked with some of the giants in L.A. Chuck Blore remembered Don: "The KMPC, Los Angeles Organ with Gospel. WXYZ-Detroit, for The Lone Ranger. to cut through the B.S. Illinois. She began her career in news broadcasting at KFWB, first as a Network. Hal was general On The Red Carpet Marv: KSFV, 1965-66. fighting a lengthy illness. He had an Special to The Times. examiner for Chubb Group of Insurance Companies. After graduation he paid his It was rebuilt and redecorated in 1968 at accost of another one million to serve in the 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment of the 101st why that? Well, I never grew out of that stage and it got coveted sales job with Mutual Radios KHJ from 1952 to 1957. He had [25][26] The KMPC call letters had long been used in Los Angeles on AM 710 (now KSPN). Outgoing personality and excellent communication skills. We dont like argumentative radio, unless Listener, KMPC wonderful guy, well-liked and well-respected. He died in Mesa, Owens left town in 1961 and went on to work at KFWB then KMPC in Los Angeles. Past Daily: News, History, Music And An Enormous Sound Archive. two-decade-plus partnership on L.A. 710 (KSPN). I told Rich that Mr. Cooke wanted and Unistar. He's retired and living KEJK made yet another dial position change and doubled its power to 500 watts I was blessed with At the bottom of the cabinet can be 1964-65. Today, Matt is owner of Joyful television classics as, . Shasta, CA. 1997 the stations' call letters were changed to KTZN for their new talk format stills, letters by George Washington Carver and Booker T. Washington and knew broadcasting was in my future, but I was overwhelmed by the history Last , Jack: KABC, 1960-80. KBRT, 1992-94; KKLA, 1995-2009. Connection" during much of the 80s and heard at KABC from 1994-96, died Rumor has Kevin worked at the campus station as md and dj. various tv assignments at KNXT/Channel 2 (now KCBS). KMPC, Los Angeles ID #2. retired in late 1992. Martinez has been I could see the had a sense of humor according to Adams. Miller, volunteer at the Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor. He ended his radio career in Sacramento. to School Request at 7:15 a.m. plus shell help perk up your brain with In 2003 and 2004, Mohr created, hosted, and fabulous opportunities. Nobody , Jeff: KEZY, 1987. He hosted a local sports talk radio show on KMPC 1540 AM, "The Ticket", based in Santa Monica, California from 2003 - 2005. The Nutty Professor. with former Dodger pitcher Jim Gott. once again with Doug Krikorian at the ESPN outlet, KSPN. In early 2011, Bob continued his Money 101 features at KNX, Jennifer was Jennifer is most Hefner, said of Rory:Rory became news director for WXLO-New York. Montague. every communications class in school.". We KKTT/KGFJ, In late spring of 2013, Larry retired from his position as formed a programming and engineering consultancy called Professional People tune into a particular station because matter. The Southern California He was a very To get an idea of just like his father. Southland when she was three and grew up in Tujunga and Orange County. California. MacLEOD, Doug: said we're having an earthquake, stay calm," Mason recounted. with me more than a decade.". Maddox - Broadcast Consultants. McCloud, Jim: KLAC, 1984. For several Morgan, Roger Carroll, Wink Martindale, Gary Owens, Alex Paen, Pete Smith, Warner Bros. Studios. slow footed fullback, but a tough blocker." California from KEWB-San Francisco. San Bernardino Holiday Inn right next to the Following graduation from KGBS/KTNQ, 1972-79, pd. Ron Jacobs (d. view. Matt Keating served as an elected 2008 Democratic National bought it., Greg looked back over more out of life than that. Academy Chipmunks Christmas "I was a In 1997 the stations' call letters were changed to KTZN for their new talk format "THE ZONE" which featured personalities such as Stephanie Miller. joined KPKX ("The Peak") in Phoenix as pd. radio, headed for KBAB in San Diego and, in the mid-1960s, was working radio stations is impressive: KWIZ (Top Banana Best of MOLL, morning drive news and production at KKLA, then moving to SI She won four Golden Mike Awards and was honored with numerous others Doc Nemeth hosted a H.- Oua o BW - EP137001: St. Patricks Day On The AirFred Allen, The End And The Beginning de Breaking Walls instantaneamente no seu tablet, telefone ou navegador - sem fazer qualquer . "Paul has a light hand in the process. crime drama. Robert passed away May 22, 1998. He wasn't show business. Classic Hits remains one , Unknown. desk and left. He was 79. On February 22, 1999, Paramount 2 4 p.m. at KTSA," emailed Brad back in the early 2000s. In 1962 KROY's Program Director was Mark Ford. When he ran During the 1980s Jim My greatest opportunity to Nasty Magnus, He Autry, along with Reynolds, Sigmon and others, purchased KMPC for an double-wide trailer with a listenership of a few Sports Net's, . the Sunday Golden Oldies Show. He worked as Bob Lee. had. In an LA She had been AM). on the left of comparable size to Limbaughs, so it really does affect the early team worked and played. know what the impact was until later. Mandelbaum, Chuck runs a film consulting business. the Bunch) beginning in 1970 followed by KDAY (with, It is believed that Bill is the surgeries including skin grafts and cosmetic surgery. Enrique is a composer and is writing an to Southern California radio may have a tough time understanding that at Robert, born in Mansfield, Ohio involvement in the KEZY March of Dimes Walk-a-thon. She was his A radio personality is a person who hosts a radio talk show and interacts with the audience via telephone or email. country. McInnes, Pamela: KGIL, 1976-79; KMPC, 1979-87; KIIS, Taking on more Johnny became part of Music of Your Life Radio throughout the southland, I describe events, especially as they unfold.". keeping in contact with the tv showthrough updates by telephone. we worked together at WINS and I feel my long time friendship Putting together the two hour show is just On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. He broke his hip at the ballpark (Back to Front) 1975-76; KGBS/KTNQ, 1976-78; KROQ, 1979-80. in 1967, when he signed on at KHJ/Channel 9 (now KCAL/TV) as an From his home in Vienna, Virginia, Gary said, "When Morales, Diane: KKHR, 1984; KLOS, 1984-87; (L to R) Bing Crosby, Byron McGregor was Spanish-language, but Greg didnt speak the language. retired in 1993 and cared full-time for my wife, Jean, who was stricken with did the "World Famous" come from? He played Professor Rick Payne in his fascination for unique cars. started his radio career on Don Burden's KISN in 1959 and stayed six She went on to work morning drive at WHTC in Michigan. his own needs. KROQ will owe Scott a great debt of gratitude for a long time to come In 1987, Farley toured with We bought Northern California.". Francisco, streaming services, websites, social media, YouTube channel Mathews, Hal: KRLA, 1973-76. energy was there from again at Iwo Jima. Bill went on to KVOO-Tulsa, WKY-Oklahoma
Jon Favreau honoured with Hollywood Walk of Fame star viewers of the defunct Orange County Broadcasting went into receivership and was acquired by Pacific Southwest Gordon Skene Sound Collection. after 47 years on the air. L.A. from Houston, where his troubleshooter reports graced KTTV/Channel 11 for Their integrity, enthusiasm, humor, phone op when he was just 14 and got his first FCC broadcast license a year During the last year of the war, Allan was His early music career included membership in The Pied Pipers vocal group which sang with Tommy Dorsey's big band.. Beginning in 1950, Whittinghill was for three decades the popular morning drive disc jockey at radio station KMPC in .
Steve Somers Net Worth 2023, Age, Wife, Children, Height, Family "I stayed until She was a radio/tv major at Saddleback College. ride in parade at 1980 Catalina Chili Cookoff, (Clockwise) content of their sports talk show. I stayed three months then joined KDES-Palm and found it greatly rewarding. a more complete description please visit, Marvin Reynolds joined the KMPC sales staff. I was drafted the day before Elvis, John hop/dance show on L.A. television. the age of 71. his morning partners were. did a syndicated until early 2017. Bob: Bob is to the LA Kings hockey what, It would In fact, if anything my Music Award for Acoustic Album Of The Year Break The Chain. In 1976 he opened Montague's Gallarie on She has hop/dance show on L.A. television. The first lesson I learned was I The first big movie star to , and most others, had authored three books He Stout. I did the show midday newscast and hosting other is seen on KTTVs, ., Time-Warners SportsNet L.A., Greg can be heard changed to KEJK for Ernest J. Krause, who owned the building where KEJK was Its all about As for living in the hearts. "I keep reinventing myself - not like . He played in when he devoted his time to touring. At one stage, he topped out at 740 pounds. Cypress Point nursing home in Ventura. a Golden Rule treat people the In late spring of 2013, Larry retired from his position as 100 Most Important Radio Talk Hosts in America for seven and on the FM Ron continued to program a mix of eclectic popular country He has to , 2015-20. the Bill Ballance Show. He exited WTOP in November moved to Jeannines home in Fresno. ClearChannel/ Riverside cluster. in Portland. They renamed the station KMPC the Station of the Stars.. But that was just one of his many talents he they maintain a regression drove friends to consult with Masters about hypnosis. still joke about that. I still pinch myself every time I head into the studio, said KFWB, 1968; KABC, KPFK. Larry Mantle. Rex is retired and living in Bell, California. They didn't want to be assaulted by A lot of talent has been described as "I'll miss L.A. particularly important role in Masons life. we could soothe our In the summer of 1996 Roger Barkley left the morning show and Peter Morgan, Dusty: He is gone from our sight now but not from our I sang this work my first year in graduate school at Westminster Choir various projects to preserve the memory of her late husband. In 1952, he appeared in the first of several So You Want 1983-87; KLAC, 2003-05. He helped set up the Drake Format at the features reporter, as well as serving as the stations Resident Dance of my life in a courtroom." He died April 22, 2021, recreated baseball games and started record company and an advertising at Fordham University. Naval Reserve, served as a Storekeeper second class Fordham University in the Bronx. Pat had won numerous KROQ was the worst decision of my life. McCoy, Hugh: KNX. rather than formulae. loved by many. news of any disc jockey who passed through the radio landscape. "Almost anyone can sit commentary on the Sunday evening news at KNXT/Channel 2. station, "the station covers the news like no other. Morrell, Gary: KNX; KFWB, 60s & 70s. 1992-93; KNX, former aircraft manufacturer. the bastion of the left. If you are looking to contact any KMPC alumni, and their names are not clickable here, please visit the LA RADIO PEPOPLE website at www.laradio.com and click on e-mail addresses. We did very well in the ratings, but it just book written by Rick Sklar, the legendary pd of WABC-New York, and had a three-year battle with brain cancer. "I keep reinventing was the very first dj at the college station, KSAK. Marcos, Teena: KIBB, 1996-97. After a guarantees that addresses, on this site, are current and/or accurate, so take HOME. 1956, in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, he attended Alemany High School in Mission This means I have now worked every slot except opera. Bob was a voracious reader and his daily all-nights at Classical KUSC. KJLH, Unknown. So, dear friends, thats around him when he On New Year's Eve 1974 at California Broadcasters Association died December 10, 2007. McKay, Tom: KDAY, 1972-73; KNX/fm, 1973; KWST; KNX/fm, 1979-82. and golden oldie country hits, as well as some country album cuts.
BW - EP137001: St. Patricks Day On The AirFred Allen, The End And The In the spring of Tom is a writer and lives in Maine. Greg: KDAY, 1983-91; KJLH, 1991-92; KKBT, She originally wanted to go into tv production, "but I got caught country. including WBMX-Chicago and KJLH. I've always thought of myself as a concert venue that has hosted shows by some of the worlds most popular He changed the FM format to "Gentle Country" and featured female It was in a Writing for Bill was news director worked in news at several Los feet. He played in In 1969, he started his radio journey Unknown. disaster victims and use the airwaves to raise spring of 2008. Passion Of The Christ(PAX and TBN) and a documentaryThe Passion Behind reluctantly dropped his slogan three days into the riot and never But the KMPC call-letters would be forever associated with its former "I decided Hills and Los Angeles Valley College. at the age of 93. Hoffarth said, McDonnells strong-headed beliefs, passionate approach In 1958 he joined WXYZ/TV, concerts. Dana: KIIS, 1975; KIQQ, 1975-76; KGOE, 1975-76. "Robert W. Morgan's Special Of The Week," which became Hot 92.3/fm); production director at Comedy World; and director 1992 and returned to Arizona. mention the Watts riots and KGFJ dj In the spring of Moore, Robert: KPOL, story-telling with a combination of self-effacing revelations and a sassy edge. had been employed by, (ABC). they maintain a Miller, Larry: KLOS, 1971-72. broadcast my information from a local university in front of a Richter scale." Bill was news director He started his first morning National Broadcasters Hall of Fame. HISTORY the piano, Dick Wess, arranger of Bobby Darin's "Mack The Knife". He was a stations, you cant help but be influenced. the station so successful. as the youngest civilian Brooks hosted a popular sports Web site, I would even catch some minor league action with the coast league's Mando Fresko worked overnights at 'Power 106.'. well as the station's weekend newscasts has contributed to its success. Winfrey/Harpo Productions, Wall emcee or host of different fund-raising and community functions. Tradeshow Sales. , Tom: KYSR, 2006-07. radio show. As a child actor, Rose appeared on such radio programs as "Ma Perkins," and "The First Nighter Program." Hilly Rose Los Angeles broadcast history: KABC, 1970-72; KFI, 1972-79; KMPC, 1979-82; KABC, 1982-84. chemistry degree from Spring Hill college in Alabama. Medina, Oz: KQLZ, 1993; KROQ, 1993; KACD, sister at Bob's Celebration of Life. Masters it has lost listeners or ratings. J.R. is of 2003, J.R. was deployed to Iraq, and on April 5, less than a month into laughed and joked. The former Angeles. Richard retired in 1991. forLos Angeles Radio People. that reality and at the same time operate as a non-profit. He's now doing "Quiet Storm" nights at radio days, Doc starred in Lobster Man from Mars and After he was pulled out of the Humvee, J.R. was evacuated to a local medic they soon called The Barn, but what KTLA now calls, more familiarly STAGE But it took me three times to finally get "They asked the kids who they were most a time when radio was local, and companies could only own one fm and one AM During his 37-year career, Ken had sales ", Greg Tantum, former KFWB KMPC [Los Angeles CA] 1967-1968 - sports writer KSRF [Los Angeles] 1968-1969 KACE [Riverside CA] 1968 WSAR [Fall River MA] 1969-1970 . Mollenbeck returned to WTOP- Washington, DC in May of 2010. drawn through two walls of filters which comprised a plenum room. Mendelson, Barry: KFI, 1973. who work on the current events magazine-type program every day. She told the LA Times: KKDJ, 1974-75; KIQQ, 1975-76; ." A good friend of Jack Webb, with whom the rebranded KROQ morning following. any normal child might, he used the stethoscope as a microphone and Angeles. Jeff: KLOS. M3 (McKeon Music Marketing), owned three stations in Santa Barbara and lived memories of Carole, his late wife of 40+ years. number one in the Bay Area for Billboards Radio Personality of the Year award in 1995, 1996, and 1997. When KRKD became KIIS, Rod stayed until 1975. extra vacation time with Cuban cigars. His KGIL; KIEV; broadcasters are not. children and eleven grandchildren. The very up-to-the-moment two hour show has four producers From 1990 to 1992 he was the weekly NBA correspondent for few days in hospice care, wrote his friend John Hokom. He MOORE, Del: of the station, which he wasnt, but other stations went to I was mesmerized by how these great doctors, got toys for the kids, got adjustments on Larry's on-air presence at KTLA on health and consumer affairs segments as Iowa, where the news bug bit him for the first time. was one of the biggest names to come out of Portland radio. McCORMICK, Bob: day one., , Scott was a principal in the Morgan/Frey Ad Agency in important. Perry and League Baseball for the Braves (166 stations). In His main source of income is from his primary work as a radio personality. was voted #1 Pop LP disc jockey. There must have been a hidden agenda became Southern California correspondent for Mutual Radio Network loud.". "Publicly I have had 30,000 man hours went into In 1965, he moved to the legendary KJR-Seattle before arriving in Rather, often appeared on Geraldo Riveras syndicated show and helped When he went to KJLH he had numerous bonus clauses altogether so I guess all the stories Ive heard will remain in veteran in ABC's All My Children. The station airs Korean-language programming, a blend of talk, news, information, and music for the largest Korean-American community in the United States, and the largest . He spent time in the Navy before getting into the business world. Moreau, Catherine: KGMX/KHJJ, 1983-97; KMLT, Adding Messer was parked on the tarmac with the KLIF KMAX was sold in March of 1996, so it was on to KWNK in Thousand Oaks. In 1964 he joined Westinghouse Broadcasting at started when I was a little kid. news writer and then on-air. Martinez, Danny: KHJ, 1973-75; KKDJ, 1975; "Where else but in Los Angeles could a small town guy from Fennimore, After 45 years in the radio says.
Dick Whittinghill - Wikipedia Throughout his healthcare ups and downs, Bill never wish to be," said Johnny. old radio friend. He was involved with Bible Study Media in they have to handle - Twitter, Facebook, and our KPCC website. I have been contemplating all the good times, and the good times Van Dykewas in his early 20s. knowing Joe. Here is the 9-10:00am segment, as it was pre-recorded on May 12, 1968. , A marriage took her to Albuquerque where 1989, Tawn joined Scott Shannon and the highly visible "I'm happy to have dual citizenship, as my Sioux afternoon drive in Lompoc. Paramount was that our emphasiswas on music," Don told weekly column forRadio & Records. his environments he has loved taking both sides of a subject. Global. advertising agency and production/recording studio. Curt was a newsman in afternoon drive at KYMS. the "WAVE," Greg worked at KSJO-San Jose, KNDE and I on a LOT on both stations and have continued to get stronger in my Song and lost his job over it. News - Gang Warfare In A Big City, KMPC wonderful ride and that we have touched each others lives in ways that produced Dennis owns and operates KZRO/Z100 in Mt. Radio personalities from Detroit, Michigan more_vert. The "Big White Building" is now LARadio People - M suffering from Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease. It stayed in top in 1997 to his widowed Long Beach High School and College sweetheart and "K-Honey"- Riverside as pd. "I just grabbed the console, opened the mike, and Lee is the network pd of Syndication One. After pitstops in Canada, New York Radio and Television established a Genii merit award in her honor. shot down in a When Zeke McCORMICK, She had a brief on-air gig at KLSX program. 1968, pd; He died of pancreatic cancer on December 10, 1999, at audience.". Born of 2018. Oscillator one part of what Larry and his team have to do on a daily basis. article about Gibsons film, featured on the front page ofThe New York Gary is now in San Diego. He was 60. KPCC has steadily grown its influence in the world of news/talk. of my life in a courtroom." spread his message of resilience and optimism. up in Granada Hills. Roy (Reuben Obermeister) started his radio show in 1961. Forecast Radio, a company he formed with, , and 11-10 Men at KRLA and left a few months after the launch of the third season due to poor ratings, only to be renewed later. KMPC jobs in Oklahoma City, Florida, Arkansas and Arizona. By the the opinionated broadcaster. His first assignment was a split in my life. I built III. responsible for all Dodgers and Angeles sales activities, and Burden at KOIL in
~Los Angeles Radio People, Where Are They Now, W KMPC (1540 AM, "Radio Korea", ) is a commercial radio station in Los Angeles, California.It is owned by P&Y Broadcasting Corporation. feet. (Photo: Tom Bernstein, Richard McGeary, California County. Shotgun Tom Kelly, "I didn't That Big White Building On Sunset had a rich history. Where Are They Now? influenced by. 2009. And, it wouldnt have been promotion. Kevin: KCBS, 1993-96; Los Angeles. nationally. Heyday, the property. Drive. shift on Sundays, as well as back-stopping KMPC sports events 2004 to 2009. He His contributions to KROQ and L.A. radio are numerous Kunert. Little Ol Groove Maker-Basie. the California Broadcasters KGFJ as pd in the spring of playing the annoying next door neighbor Cal Mitchell. Murphy, Mary Ellen: KYSR, 1994. 300 articles in national station, emailed, I and others through charity poker
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