All the station's well-known personalities - Irv Homer, Susan Bray, Gil Gross, Pat Farnack, Frank Rizzo and Sid Mark among them - were called to a 9 a.m. meeting at the station and told their jobs had ended. Retired. Relevant Radio. Download the app to LISTEN LIVE wherever you are and connect with us like never before! I'm sorry that your stonewalling greatly increased the cost of your impeachment. Tongues were set wagging when WWDB discard Irv Homer was spotted coming out of the City Line building that is home to WPHT talk radio, carrying a manila envelope under his arm. Philadelphia is the ultimate loser for the loss of such a great radio station. I credit the station with reaching out to me and teaching me news, politics and current events, which eventually led me to a career in politics. He was nominated again for Mayor but died before the election of a heart attack on July 16, 1991. After Bigby left the station in 2004 Neal served as interim PD and then Operations Manager. I was born in 1975 and listened to WWDB while I was growing up in the Philadelphia area. Shore reports on WOGL FM, WPHT AM, et al. Shown here at left. Works in the Delaware Valley in a radio-related company. Known to people on this website as instrumental in helping with the Faulkner Block Party in June 2000. "Dr. Jim" Corea, WWDB fitness talk-show host, died March 3. Mark Levin 5. ALL that audience (WCAU was beating 'DB 1989-90) comes to WWDB. Hired Frank Rizzo at WCAU and converted Tony Bruno from a sports/news sidekick to the morning host. Now a Physician Assistant practicing in Rocky Mount, NC. AM 1070 The Answer. Whenever my oldest daughter would come home from college, she immediately would lunge for the radio and put on Friday with Frank. Ken James Overnights on WWDB during the mid to late 80s - brother of Wynn Moore - favorite line to unresponsive callers."Earth calling Mars!" We'll see, it will take time. Bob Grant WOR 710-AM New York - Started in talk radio in the mid-70s. At 5 p.m., the counting stopped, and an era ended. I hope Sid Mark and Sinatra, along with many of the hosts, find new jobs in Philly where I will gladly listen to them. Peter Cook and Scott Manning. Included on the A-list in the September 11th edition of the Philadelphia Weekly or log onto www.jgoodtimes.com. "That was fun.". For a brief period between 2001 and 2002, Homer also hosted a Sunday evening radio show on CBS-owned Philadelphia news/talk station WPHT-AM. The following are excerpts from our conversation. Previously reported for WWDB. Hosts pay for their time on the air and may advertise their services or products during their programs. After her brother died in 1979 Dolly took over as full owner and GM. Had a thing about Warren Zevon KLOS, 1980-81; KMPC/KEDG, 1988-90; KSCA, 1993-96; KMPC, 1993-96; KLSX/KRLA, 1997-2001. And, finally, I'm sorry that your vice president called you one of our country's greatest presidents. Most recently at KYW doing news. Beasley Broadcast Group Inc., the station owner, may think it knows Philadelphia and what the public wants to hear. (Mark Ludak / Daily News). -- Choose an answer -- Ron Dobson Kent Voss John Brown -- Choose an answer -- Susan Bray Debra Luray Rollye James . Moved to WKRK (Live! . I ask any station in Philadelphia to please consider the fans of Mark's Frank Sinatra shows and keep them on the air. This page is where we index as many local talk radio people as possible and list any related on-site and off-site content such as photos, audio clips, and more. Apple Podcasts Spotify RSS MP3. The station got some attention HOWEVER, the station became increasingly OLD. On March 17, 1975, WWDB became the country's first all-talk station on FM. First, there was the selling of block time to advertisers. Franny Rizzo Son of the former Mayor. You might remember her as co-host at Q102 and on various other stations in Philly. New Time, Tuesday Mornings at 8! (4/04), Bernard Meltzer WPEN? The Jelinecks (Frank and Mary) Formerly of WWDB, WPEN 950-AM -- Food and Dining. Don't bet the farm on that move at this time. Ted Hechtman Financial host for a number of years on WDVT. Thumbnail picture, Debra Luray AKA "Ruby Cheeks" worked at both WPHT and WWDB. On Monday, as I flipped on the station in anticipation of listening to the last remaining member of that star-studded lineup, Irv Homer, I was perplexed to hear a computerized, numerical countdown. WHYY reporter Tom MacDonald is a lifelong Philadelphia-area resident who has worked in the region since the mid-1980s. The city lost its oldest talk station yesterday as WWDB-FM (96.5) changed from spirited chat about politics and personalities to songs for the MTV generation. Many hosts have been contacted, and a rumor's circulating that 'PEN might drop its nostalgia formula and move into talk. I felt bad when Terry Francona was fired, but that is the past. 4-5 pm Sunday through Friday. In 2003 Hilarie was working at CFUN in Vancouver, Canada. The show was removed from the station sometime around 2004. Previously on KYW. (We made that up, too.) "I'd worked the night before and when Neil Larrimore," named interim program director for the new format, "called me, I said: 'I worked late last night. )Best Traffic Reporter - John Brown, Metro NetworksBest Talk Show Host - WPHT Michael SmerconishBest Morning Team - WMMR Barsky in the Morning and teamBest Spot News - WWDB Tom MacDonald & Brad Segall, Pier CollapseBest Sports Reporting - WWDB, Mike RossiBest Public Service Announcement - WWDB Zach GiltrapWWDB won 3 AP awards in the spring of 2001, months after they ceased operations. Promoted to program director in February of 2001. Worked with Phil Valentine and Ron Dobson. In the instance, it resulted in a waste of approximately $500,000 spent on accountants and lawyers for an audit, which, to date, has not been released. I didn't get there until 9:30 and by that time the meeting was over. The feint was so well-planned and designed that commercials announcing the changes had been prepared. . Even though I am part of the supposed target demographic of the new "96.5, the Point" (under 35 years old, female, professional), I can assure you that I will not listen to the station and will not patronize its advertisers. NAB2022: Don't Blink. Voice of the Eagles broadcasts. From 1984 to 1994, I woke up and went to bed daily with WWDB. Archive | LettersI am 25 years old and have been listening to Sid Mark on WWDB-FM (96.5) for five years (a mere one-ninth of the show's air time). WWDB's format change leaves WPHT, which adapted the talk format four years ago, as the only general-audience talk station in town. Brian can also be heard anchoring ABC News on The ABC Entertainment, General and FM Networks where he has worked since 2001. updated 7/03 - 96.50-FM & WEEU 830-AM. Steve Bryant WCOJ West Chester. (Thumbnail pics, Peter - Scott), Chuck Cooperstein WIP 610-AM early 1990's. Not only is this man a true radio original, but also he has no pretenses - something not usually found in celebrities. liverpool v nottingham forest 1989 team line ups; best crews to join in gta 5. jay chaudhry house; bimbo bakeries buying back routes; pauline taylor seeley cause of death -- picture with an unidentified woman at a WWDB event. The programming is a combination of rock and pop artists such as Simple Minds, Blondie, Pat Benatar, the Police, Lover Boy, Madonna, Tears for Fears, The Cars, and B-52s, he said. Betty Berniman (sp?) Roberta Gale Formerly of WKXW NJ101.5-FM then left to syndicate. August 21, 2019. Jeff Hurvitzlives and writes in Abington Township. Get involved. damn!, we're CBS, we should own the dominant brand in spoken word. It operated with a jazz format that did not change when the call letters did. Welcome to Philly Talk Radio Online Philadelphia's first website focused on covering the format of Talk Radio. The format, known as the Point, has been successful in markets including Portland and Seattle, the Beasley Group statement said. (5/02) As of 2006-2007 time slot is weekdays 7-11 pm. Dolly retired in May 1985. Lauren Pressley Formerly on NJ-101.5, then Press Broadcasting's G106.3 and WHTG AM out of Monmouth County, NJ. So the President wants an apology from congressional Republicans for his 1998 impeachment (Inquirer, Oct. 31). Philadelphians feel the same way about Sid Mark as the tag line for Friday with Frank would go: "Often imitated . Came in from Dayton. Previously WWDB News back to the mid 80's. From talk radio to all '80s is about as drastic as switching from classical to pop (oh, I forgot, that also happened in Philly). That was the first laugh I had all day. Saturdays on WNWR 1540-AM. 930 AM The Answer. Jay Lamont 20+ (circa 1980) years of opinionated real estate advice on 950 WPEN-AM Picture, also teaches and owns a restaurant in Somer's Point, New Jersey. Picture of Mike at the Super Bowl. Now, they split the signals and programs, WWDB old and new at the end of the day they hope to grow the FM into 35-54, really 30-60, and the old folks on AM. For several years after the war, he was a member of the Reserves. If they can crack the top 10 it would create that multiple-worth scenario, probably increasing the station worth by 25%. 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). LOW OVERHEAD, LOW AD RATES, BUT since it's MOM & POPeverybody's happy!!! After we receive your registration, a moderator will review it. Laura Ingraham 6. ", "If Frank were still with us," he added, the question wouldn't come up. He was also City Hall Bureau Chief, covering government and politics for more than a decade, for WWDB-FM. What can I tell you. Also airs on XM. . Chuck Darrow South Jersey Courier Post columnist. Bob Grant, the longtime conservative radio host whose combative style became the template for broadcasters such as Sean Hannity and Rush Limbaugh, died Dec. 31 in Hillsborough, N.J. The female radio personalities of note are listed by their level of prominence, and you can sort by column, like date of birth or birthplace. Passed away in 2022.https://www.mudgeeguardian.com.au/story/7600864/susan-bray-delong-a-trailblazing-pioneer-for-women-in-radio-dies-aged-79/. My calls weren't returned before deadline. In 1988 requested CBS management to approve adding Rush Limbaugh. Beasley simply got those call letters when nobody . Also WWDB..morning news with Paul W. Smith. 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. When these efforts were operated by local interests - those directly in touch with both the local market and the station's daily operations - it worked. I remember when Bowa first came to the Phillies. "I found out a minute and a half before I thought I was going on the air," said Gross yesterday. The nation's top-100 talk radio hosts have been named by Talkers Magazine, an industry source which bases its decision on many factors, including ratings, as well as courage, effort, impact . "I have a contract that will pay me very well to be home. Website is www.paulkircher.com, Valerie Knight Co-anchored the Morning Report on 1450 WILM in Wilmington with Allan Loudell. late 60's at least. Talk Radio 1210 WPHT. Beasley chief operating officer Bruce Beasley told me Beasley had approached Film House, which declined the job because it would conflict with another Philly client. A police officer in the 1960s and as chief of police was credited as saving Philly from widespread demonstrations and rioting that affected other large cities. Founded Sports Physical Therapists in 1984 and sold that in 1993. Though not a listener, I am saddened by the demise of yet another Philadelphia radio institution, WWDB-FM. Bill Campbell WIP 610-AM and KYW 1060-AM Sports, "The Dean", Mary Cantell Metro Traffic, weekends. to create interest in what's coming next. (6-01), Pat Toddy Producer at WWDB in the late 90's. Schwartz sold WWDB in 1996, during a period of rapid acquisition and consolidation among radio stations. I recently had a chance to talk with Dr. Yvonne Kaye, former Philadelphia radio show personality, and one of my personal mentors. (6-01), Mike Vagnoni WNWR 1540 AM -- WBCB 1490 AM -- Out on the Town. Beasley, who has not seen the Bee commercial, said he was "not aware" of any similarities. 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. His show was the top talk show for most of that time. never equaled.". Like the rest of the staff that was not already at work, Mark got a call first thing yesterday morning asking him to report to the station's Bala Cynwyd offices at 9 a.m. Became Phillies manager. Susan has anchored the news for CBS News Radio in New York and WMAL and XM Satellite Radio in Washington DC. Formerly of WWDB. The show was named Best Podcast by RTDNA West Region in 2020 and among the Best of 2018 by Apple Podcasts. (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. Reports contributed to CBS are also sometimes aired by KYW, a CBS affiliate. Entertainment and News for the Polish Community, A Show for Italians, Italian-Americans and Lovers of all things Italian!, Ukrainian-American cultural life in the Delaware Valley, German Music, Sports, News and Local Events, News, Music, Literary Features, Commentaries and Announcements for our Ukrainian American community. WWDB's fake plan - part of which was "shared" with some of the hosts - called for Kent Voss to be let go, Jay Sorensen and Hilarie Barsky to take over the abandoned morning news slot, Gil Gross to keep 9 a.m.-noon, Irv Homer to retain noon-3 p.m., Steve Martorano to move from overnight to 3-5 p.m., Susan Bray to get 5-7 p.m., Dr. Jim Corea to retain 7-9 p.m., followed by Frank Rizzo Jr. from 9 p.m.- 1 a.m. Susan Bray, an 18-year veteran at WWDB, said she missed the 9 a.m. farewell meeting. After WCAU worked with Tom (Bigby) at WIP (1990 to 1992) before returning to the west coast. WWDB-AM News & Politics Podcasts Talk 860 WWDB-AM Philadelphia More Information Location: United States Genres: News & Politics Podcasts Description: Talk 860 WWDB-AM Philadelphia Language: English Contact: 2672261009 Website: https://wwdbam.com Email: LeeSchwartz@comcast.net Episodes DR. MAGGI SCHADEGG & DR. Most know for hosting the longest-running and highly rated TV talk show AM Philadelphia (1984-1997). Cathy Donnelly Formerly on NJ101.5. When I was doing a parody piece on local talk radio he allowed me to use some of his material and images. Update Spring 2002, heard on WIP. Because the show was taped, he did not take calls. With WWDB talk shows gone, WPHT-AM is now the sole talk station in Philadelphia. HC's notes from Monday sessions point to threats and . in D.C. and also wrote speeches. Also did some radio at WTMR. Tobi Schwartz-Cassell Newsperson at WWDB-FM from 1980-1997, and did a brief stint at WPEN-AM in the early 80s. Mr. President, I'm sorry that you may have sexually harassed Paula Jones. Active until the very end of his life, Homer collapsed while giving a lecture at Eastern University. Ellery, now living in Huntingdon Valley, worked for WOR in NY, WFLA, in Tampa and a host of other stations across America. Now working at WTOP in Washington. What will be now, I haven't any idea, other than getting into my Mercedes to collect unemployment. Picture. Tyrone T. Dancy Host & Producer of the Veterans hour Radio program, aired the first Saturday of each month on WDAS-am 1480 From 6-7 pm. [3] Business talk, sometimes augmented with general-interest talk from syndicated personalities such as Don Imus and Mancow Muller, was the station's format until the end of the broadcast day on August 1, 2010. (updated summer 2001) Update Spring 2002. Formerly on WWDB, News. at WWDB from 94 to 96, just before the Schwartzs' sold the station to Charlie Banta & Mercury Broadcasting. (2001) Also works for Metro Networks doing news and traffic (KYW traffic / WPHT news) Previously news dept. (1999) then Portland AM 620 KDBZ (2000) (last updated 6-01), Fred Sherman WPEN 950-AM Money Show. Jeff Katz - www.radiokatz.com WPHT, Brought in to fill in afternoons after the Sept. 11 attack, was hired on 10/01. Gil Gross said he was more upset about employees who will get only two weeks severance than about his own situation. Dominic Quinn, Susan Bray, Paul W. Smith, Irv Homer and Bernie Herman were just a few of the great personalities who touched my life. Through most of the 1970s, 80s and 90s, WTEL was best known as a Foreign language broadcaster, with programs in several languages. "I have a lot of mixed emotions," said Smerconish, who began his talk career at WWDB and now works 5 to 7 p.m. on WPHT. They hired Sid Mark to host an overnight jazz music show on the FM. -- Died 2/25/1998 - Head of the Philadelphia real estate firm, Bernard C. Meltzer & Associates. Flash forward..CBS gets some better managers and talent for 'CAU - Rizzo, Bruno, Dom, Alan Burke etc, get's some ratings, but can't cover the NUT of all the infrastructure that they STILL were paying because of the decision in 1972, big AFTRA payroll.SOOOO.the kill the station. I'm sorry that Jones' attorneys became aware of your "affair" with a subordinate and tried to introduce that fact into her sexual harassment case. John DeBella - www.jdbshow.com - Archived Audio Clips (Sweepers 1998) Previously on WPHT 1210-AM, afternoons. Program Manager & PM Drive Host WWDB-FM Philadelphia 1981-85. Apply for Membership and join the conversations about everything related to broadcasting. I started my radio career there filling in on Saturday night.". While WWDB's talk radio listeners skewed old, the new format will target 25- to-44-year-olds with music from their youth: songs by Bryan Adams, Pat Benatar, Journey and Duran Duran, among others. (Earl replaced Gil Gross who moved to 9-12) Previously news anchor and weekend classic rock DJ on WMMR. By: Chris on March 12, 2012. Anthony Gargano WIP - hosts middays with Glen Macnow since early 2000. KYW Newsradio. Ray Rossi Formerly on WYNY 107 in New York. Mark Daniels (submitted 10/01) WFIL - Station's local talk/news/commentary show for over 5 years. . 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. WWDB (860 AM) is a commercial radio station licensed to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with its studios and offices in the "555 Building" on City Avenue in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. If you tuned in to WWDB before 5 p.m. yesterday, what you heard was an electronic voice counting backward from 6,000. 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. Jeff also worked in syndication for Liberty Broadcasting with a local outlet in WCPJ before moving to California to take a job at KNEW 910AM. Formerly on WPHT 1210 AM and WWDB 96.5 Visit his website for ordering info for voice impressions answering machine tapes. Rollye James Currently syndicated with WPHT 1210-AM as her home base. He also hosts "Funky Friday," which airs from 5 p.m. to 7. Greg Tantum WCAU 1210-AM -- 1988 to 1990 (Program Director). Throughout the day all that the listeners heard was a computerized voice count down until at 5 pm the format was changed to 80's rock. Vicki VenturiniNews Anchor for Paul W. Smith & worked with him & John Brown in 1994,1995. Talk radio in this market has always been dominated by older listeners, but the agencies that dominate the advertising buys have always wanted the younger listeners. Give Rush back to WWDB FM where talk radio was much much better. (The first song played by the new station was Simple Minds' "Don't You Forget About Me. Previously did the morning news on DB with Phil Valentine. Dick Bolger Formerly on WFPG - 1450-AM in Atlantic City until station change in 2000. (6/04 - thanks Ivan), Susan Monday WPHT 1210-AM - Previously on KWY 1060-AM. Two years ago, management adopted a news-talk format from 5 to 9 a.m., challenging ratings-leader all-news KYW-AM (1060) for the ears of morning commuters. (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. Austin DuttonStarted on WBUX then WPHT and WPEN. Clyde Lewis 7. she said. Back to WIP in 2006. Ellery has mostly retired from radio. It was all direct business and infomercials. Heard most recently on WIP 610-AM. BIG 98.1. "To be anywhere for 45 years is amazing. An already maturing format had suddenly become very strong with the additions of two nationally recognized talk hosts. Gifford serves on boards for the CKNW Kids Fund, Pacific Parkinsons Research Institute, and the Michael J Fox Foundation Patient Council. Philadelphia was blessed with a lineup regarded in many broadcasting circles as the best in the nation. He currently hosts the morning show on WJR radio in Detroit, Michigan and co-hosts the weekly show Destination 313. Howard Eskin WIP 610-AM -- Previously, TV Sportscaster, WMMR. with Rev Dr. Manuel Howard and 1st Lady Vanessa Howard, Mondays at 1. (1pm to 5pm). replacing Imus. Meanwhile, the real talker, WCAU (CBS) blew it because they were not content to have a smaller audience (but more loyal - remember all newsers depend on tonnage during primarily morning drive, not time spent listening). Schedule. Won Associated Press Award for Best Newscast in PA in 2004, successfully sued CBS, retired now and living in Vegas and Florida. For moderates, there was Irv Homer. 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. Deceased. Currently out of radio and a partner in a private jet charter business. Tom Marr WCBM 680-AM, Baltimore. Born in Philadelphia, Homer was an Army Air Force veteran of World War II, flying B-17 Flying Fortress planes out of Italy with the 15th Air Force. (The WTEL call sign is now used on AM 610.). Featuring female radio DJs, talk show hosts, and more, this list has it all. On March 17th 1975 WWDB 96.5-FM flipped to all talk. Moved over to WBT in Charlotte, NC, August 7, 2006 (7/06). "I am drinking no champagne," Smerconish said. Jay Sorenson has a long history in radio including WABC in New York and program director at WKXW. Air Time Saturday 12:00 PM-1:00 PM. Some programs are broadcast in Hungarian, Ukrainian, Yiddish, Italian and other languages. Went on to syndication with Roberta Gale (Westwood One, 1993-94), then to KSDO San Diego, WIOD Miami, WINZ Miami. If they could get SOME ratings, they could easily keep 8 million in profit. The Lou Zumuda's, Adam's Warehouses, and Glanzman Suburu's of the world were paying low rates.AND they got results BUT, no significant dollars were coming the station's wayMcDonald's, Budweiser, Mercedes, Mellon Bank, Home Depot, etc.WHICH come from being a top 10 25-54 radio station, or EVEN 35-54. Other Notes:On November 3rd the Beasley's registered thepoint965.com (482 NE 31st Street BOCA RATON, FL 33431) - This was three days before they flipped formats. I was shocked to see that the station has changed formats so drastically and so suddenly (Inquirer, Nov. 7). Insider Commentary on WWDBSubmitted in the Fall of 1998An unsolicited commentary by a former high-level DB staffer.The whole thing is this - WWDB was for many years a family run station, Dolly Banks put talk on it really as a lark. From the liberal sector were Frank Ford and Bernie Herman. Priscilla Fox Express/Shadow Broadcast Services. Lives in Ft. Lauderdale with his 14-year-old son as of (Last Update 10/2003). Former WWDB and WCAU-A/PHILADELPHIA, WHO-A/DES MOINES, and WRC-A/WASHINGTON talk show host SUSAN BRAY has passed away at 79 in MUDGEE, NSW, AUSTRALIA, reports the DES MOINES REGISTER, citing. The goal of the radio show is to encourage people to use computers and share community service information. The demise of the WWDB morning news program is likely to help all-news KYW- 1060AM. He's also been helping others recover from addition for nearly 4 decades. Radio shows can be music countdowns, news programs, educational shows . Rush Limbaugh 2. . Worked with Dom Giordano as a team doing the morning show while the station prepped for its morning news show. 1. AM 870 The Answer. May not be reproduced or copied. Son ANDREW is looking for friends and co-workers of his dad to record and send in greetings for the former WWDB and WCAU-A/PHILADELPHIA talker and WKBS-TV movie host.Send greetings via MP3s to. Other jobs in Philly; Anchor, Co-Producer Inside Story 2002-2004 - Anchor, Co-Producer Sunday Live 1999-2004 - Host, Co-Producer Philly After Midnight 1997-2001. Former sports reporter at WWDB 96.5-FM from spring 2000 until November 2000 when DB stopped Talk. Tuning in was like entering a safe haven where no topic was . of commercials aired by B.101 - quick shots of Philly, "local people" talking about the music, but. Jim Gearhardt WKXW NJ101.5-FM -- Host of the morning news and comment show. . 2. The staff of the award-winning morning news show launched in March 1999 didn't work directly for WWDB, but rather for a news and traffic service called Metro Networks. (2-07), Mike Rossi WIP 610-AM. Regrettably, my request that the attorney general conduct the investigation or audit was declined, with the result being that the Barnes is without the $500,000 it could now use, as it appears to be broke. Ahntastic Adventures in Silicon Valley List is made up of a variety of people, including Kelly Osbourne, Khloe Kardashian, and Alexis Stewart. Jack McKinney Former WCAU-AM and CBS national syndicated talk radio personality, and former Philadelphia Daily News Columnist. Turns out he was there not for a job interview (he's under a no-compete clause until May, check with me then) but to cut commercials for Cherry Hill Wellness Center, which he is allowed to do. In each scenario, however, those talents will come under the watch of yet another corporate giant. (Left to right) Dom Giordano, WPHT Talk Host Wally Kennedy, KYW News Anchor & former WCAU Talk Host "Evil Irv" Homer, Inside Story panelist & former WWDB Talk Host Howard Eskin, WIP Sports Talk Host & former TV sportscaster . It doesn't matter if it's 2020 or 2002 Stern is the G.O.A.T. ", Mark said he wishes Beasley well and noted that since his show is nationally syndicated, it will still be heard in 115 other cities and "you never know, it may rise again here. Was Quinn's last fill-in host while Dominic was away in Ireland shortly before his death in 1996. Misyon; Etki; Vizyon; how old is dom giordano Kurulu. Change station. Founded in 1961, Beasley Broadcast Group owns or operates 42 stations (26 FM and 16 AM) in 11 large and midsize markets in the United States. Just like that, 45 years of "Friday with Frank" and "Sunday with Sinatra" are over. photo. In 1958 WHAT 96.5-FM became all jazz until early 1975. A survivor of the Second World War, she uses . Another one of him at WRTI. (then) Morning anchor at WBAL, Baltimore. As a frequent caller to the radio station growing up, I must say the station treated all callers with respect. With its powerful 10,000 watt signal, WWDB AM 860 is heard loud and clear throughout the Delaware Valley, sunrise to sunset. Founder ofPahrump-based radio station KNYE 95.1 FM. To the other former WWDB employees, best wishes and good luck to you all. NJ 101.5, WPHT 1210 AM (10 am to 1 pm), WWDB 96.5, Now on in Dallas Ft. Worth. In 1997, Begley and his cronies helped arrange the destruction of classical music station WFLN-FM, for which I worked. 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