Ira Mellman Worked at WCAU twicealso WFIL..news with George Michael. Now a Physician Assistant practicing in Rocky Mount, NC. The Associated Press drew a different conclusion in awarding the morning news program (and the outstanding news staff) its top air award for best newscast in Pennsylvania this past year. Craig Carton WIP mid-1990s, (returned part-time for 1999 only). As we reported here first on this website (11/8) that turned out to be a ruse.Year 2000 AIR awards winners (there is an odd relationship between AIR award winners at WWDB and then the winners leaving. 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. Meanwhile, Dolly Banks has this FM signal, pays the talent next to nothing, whores out all the product with endless commercials, has sales managers that are indicted for the shaky deals, and she and her brother keep all the dough! Another one of him at WRTI. The feint was so well-planned and designed that commercials announcing the changes had been prepared. Sean Hannity 4. But since 'DB dropped news, "we lost our jobs, too," said reporter Jenny Robinson. Last rites were just administered this week. "We're calling it 'Radio 96.5, the Point,'" Donahue said, "and over the next few weeks, we'll be adding new on-air personalities.". (Mike Thompson was hired to be Tony's producer Mike stayed in radio and later became PD for WWDB.) Rearranging the Philly sports radio landscape! Just tune your radios to WOR-AM (710) or WABC-AM (770). A survivor of the Second World War, she uses . Replaced by Paul W. Smith then hired away by 'CAU. Don't bet the farm on that move at this time. Formerly on WPHT 1210-AM - Does reports on KYW-AM, Dave Skalish Chief engineer WPHT 1210-AM, previously at KYW 1060-AM, Perry Michael Simon NJ101.5 Program Director 1991-94. Frank X. Feller WWDB.1980s? Meanwhile, keep in mind how it works today, stations in today's market are selling for 22+ times yearly cash flow - which means if WWDB was sold Now it would go for about 80 million. 'cause the station billed about 10 million and kept about 4 (40%). Update 2003 - after a stint as an anchor with Fox Sports Radio Network, now PD at WBNS (Sports Radio 1460) Columbus, OH. "I started at WHAT on Nov. 11, 1955," Mark said. It is powered at 10,000 watts, using a directional antenna. -- Died 2/25/1998 - Head of the Philadelphia real estate firm, Bernard C. Meltzer & Associates. Currently out of radio and a partner in a private jet charter business. I stopped listening to Michael Smerconish a long time ago. to create interest in what's coming next. (1pm to 5pm). After Bigby left the station in 2004 Neal served as interim PD and then Operations Manager. It was six years ago when Hendler filled out . Mayor of Philadelphia, Pa., 1972-80. Clark Deleon Former Inky columnist (page 2 section b) - As of winter 2000, daily columnist for the Metro. I was one of those summarily told not to show up for work anymore. It's anyone's guess how strong the station would be today if those un-named corporate types had any vision. (L.A.), Larry "Smokey" Gifford | Picture Former morning sports reporter at WWDB. . Former Kiss-100 morning man. Republican candidate for Illinois Senate 1972. (October 98 to July 99) He would do a shift on YSP and drive cross town to PHT trying his hand out in talk radio. Picture. Clean and Sober Radio: Addictions on the streets America's Ground Zero Clean and Sober Radio: Roundtable Discussion on the Damages That we Caused in Our Addiction Clean and Sober Radio: Interview With Former Flyers Player Chris Therien Clean and Sober Radio: PA Attorney General Josh Shapiro Facilities and production were slated to move to its sister station WXTU. Jack McKinney Former WCAU-AM and CBS national syndicated talk radio personality, and former Philadelphia Daily News Columnist. Earn a bachelor's degree. Irving Homer (May 29, 1924 - June 24, 2009) was an American radio talk show host and television personality, primarily in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania market. "He would call and buy the station.". Smerconish blames the loss of the talk format on "a succession of owners who paid more and more to buy the station and then felt they had to get blood from a stone to pay the debt service. I don't know how, but it seems to be working. Starting Monday, Dawn. I ask any station in Philadelphia to please consider the fans of Mark's Frank Sinatra shows and keep them on the air. A radio personality is a person who hosts a radio talk show and interacts with the audience via telephone or email. Thumbnail picture, Debra Luray AKA "Ruby Cheeks" worked at both WPHT and WWDB. (5/02). Lost to John Anderson. Instead of the slaughter of the 18-month-old news department, they walked into a massacre of the entire station. . Franny Rizzo - Sunday nights at9Jason Meyer - fill in hostJohn Stolnis - Producer - fill in hostRuss Miller - Real Estate, Saturdays.Austin CulmerDavid ColemanFrank and Mary Jelineck - Dinning Around - Saturdays at noon.The Car Show - Saturdays from 2 to 4 pm - Frank and Mike Daulario, Past Favorites, fill-in hosts, etc.Noted fill-in hosts, some that got their own shows or helped run the station - Chuck Darrow, Bill Thomas, LaDonna Monet, John Ziegler, Dick Pomerantz, Mark Williams, Mike Seigal, Gil Gross.Past Favs - Smokey Gifford // Rollye James // Dom Giordano // Bernie McCainWay Way Back - Dominic Quinn // Wynn Moore // Stan Major // Richard Hayes // Bernie Herman // Ken James // Rod Luck // former PD, Jack Ellery. (6-01) Updated 2003 - Presently working as a producer at Comedy Central's "Crank Yankers" in Hollywood. Now, most of the talent at WWDB is out of work. Uplifting conversation, Thursday mornings at 7! (Updated January 2010), Bill Doyle Partnered with Jeff Deminski on NJ101.5 afternoons, 1993-1999. Feel free to submit information for those that are, or were, on the air and those behind the scenes using the contact us page. Mahalchik and Homer garnered 1,743 popular votes, and zero electoral votes in their unsuccessful election bid.[1]. Rush Limbaugh 2. (7/06), Mike Missanelli WIP 610-AM - mikemissanelli.com. Before that, I crawled into their bed just to listen to the black transistor radio on their nightstand. It offered the first serious competition to the AM news giant and bested the station in two news categories at Pennsylvania Associated Press News Awards Contest this year. Previously on Star 104.5 as morning co-host with Nancy Glass. With WWDB talk shows gone, WPHT-AM is now the sole talk station in Philadelphia. Now on WWDB! John Ziegler WWDB - started 2,1,1999. Now can be heard on WOL Radio in Washington, DC on 1340 AM (1pm-4pm, Monday-Friday), and on XM (added 12/01). I recently had a chance to talk with Dr. Yvonne Kaye, former Philadelphia radio show personality, and one of my personal mentors. WHYY reporter Tom MacDonald is a lifelong Philadelphia-area resident who has worked in the region since the mid-1980s. Update Spring 2002, heard on WIP. Morning drive anchor on 1010 WINS in New York City since 2005, previously anchoring afternoon drive on that station..winning AP and AIR Awards for Best Newscast and Best Anchor. Previously on WWDB from fall 1996 through all of 1997. Works in the Delaware Valley in a radio-related company. Parody page from 12/1/98 - John joins WMGK 102.9-FM classic rock as the morning man, 5:30 to 9 am. In Philadelphia KYW was one of the first all news stations, Westinghouse created the model along with WINS, NYC or WBBM, Chicago, etc. . Famous for not wearing socks on the job. 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. 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). 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. Talk Radio 1210 WPHT. Contact. (5/02) As of 2006-2007 time slot is weekdays 7-11 pm. Dr. Yvonne Kaye is Highly Respected by Both Mental Health and Addiction Professionals. Jerry and his partner decided not to sell at that time. (6/04 - thanks Ivan), Susan Monday WPHT 1210-AM - Previously on KWY 1060-AM. In each scenario, however, those talents will come under the watch of yet another corporate giant. Talk 860 - Philadelphia, PA - Listen to free internet radio, news, sports, music, and podcasts. One audio clip in the Audio Vault. Most of his 'jawing' 45 years worth, were on the radio and TV airwaves in Philadelphia both as a talk show host and news announcer on the radio for such stations as WHAT, WCAU and WWDB. Bernie Herman Picture -- Formerly of WWDB (joined 1980) WCAU and Channel 48, now retired living in Iowa playing with his grandkids. I stressed to the attorney general and his deputy, Larry Barth, that this was not about an audit or the integrity of management of the financial affairs at the Barnes Foundation during my tenure as president, but was about settling a feud through the use of an audit that would reflect the views of those who demanded it. Michael Savage 3. Overnights belonged to national icon Larry King. Brief HistoryThe call letters stood for William and Dolly Banks (calls were changed around 1968). The above information comes from fired WWDB employees who requested anonymity, since they remain under contract to Beasley Broadcast Group and fear reprisal. It was one of an endangered species - a radio station owned by a local company. (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. The future is Larry Bowa as manager (Inquirer, Nov. 9). Hosts Steve Martorano and Gary Hendler talk about the disease of addiction and its effect on family, friends, and society . Donate to Building Relationships. Last edited on 13 February 2023, at 18:22, "A Chronology of AM Radio Broadcasting (1900-1960)", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=WWDB&oldid=1139162677, This page was last edited on 13 February 2023, at 18:22. Larry Bowa Hosted sports show on WWDB on weekends during baseball off-season in the late 1970s. Audio of the Format Flip Countdown and Intro Spot, Graphic made by Icon Design in 1997 for DB's website. Larry Steinhouse adds his unique perspective on todays financial world! It was on Wednesday, February 21, 2007 and it was a panel discussion about Philadelphia Radio's Telephone Talk . Started afternoons on NJ101.5 with Craig Carton in July 2002. Dave Donahue, general manager of WXTU, will become general manager at the Point as well, the Beasley organization announced. Founded Sports Physical Therapists in 1984 and sold that in 1993. Now if the Phillies will get a pitcher or two to go along with the rest of the team, we can finally say, "Look out, Atlanta, here come the Phillies. Local guy. HC's notes from Monday sessions point to threats and . (Added 4/2004), Bernard Meltzer A book company in New Zealand includes the following quote from "Uncle Bernie" in an upcoming book - "A true friend is someone who thinks you are a good egg even though he knows that you are slightly cracked. ", The countdown voice reached 3-2-1 at 5 p.m. at which point another voice announced: "Look out Philadelphia, here we come." 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. The Irv Homer Show on WBCB aired from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM from 2001 until January 2007. As of summer 2001, she is an afternoon drive news anchor on WCBS. (4/04), Bernard Meltzer WPEN? she said. Because the show was taped, he did not take calls. "Part of me is pleased. In boxing it's known as a feint - a fake move in one direction to fool your opponent to set him up for a devastating attack. Philadelphians feel the same way about Sid Mark as the tag line for Friday with Frank would go: "Often imitated . It is also possible that WPHT-AM (1210) may want to add Homer to its growing format. Also did some radio at WTMR. 96.5 TDY. Carol Holloway Is Looking for the Answers to Science, Politics, Relationships, Money and More! They hope that the income will be a wash, that between both stations they will make the same cash flow while they try to move up from #15 in 25-54 with the FM. Kent Voss | Picture | Parody Page 1998 Formerly of WWDB, previously several markets. 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. Hired Frank Rizzo at WCAU and converted Tony Bruno from a sports/news sidekick to the morning host. View Source Share Save to Suggest Edits Memorial Photos Flowers Memorials Region North America USA Pennsylvania Montgomery County 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. AM 870 The Answer. I am terribly disappointed and will not be listening to the new '80s music format. But that's life in the big city.". . AM 1420 The Answer. Started gardening reports for KWY in 2006. https://www.inquirer.com/news/broadcasters-remember-frank-ford-20090416.html. 1. He said that although the station's call letters will remain WWDB "for the moment," they'll probably change. (Sing to the tune of WKRP in Cincinnati) Our Motto: You have the right to remain silent. While the suddenness of the change was a shock, WWDB had been in upheaval in recent years. Left WWDB in spring 2000. Whenever my oldest daughter would come home from college, she immediately would lunge for the radio and put on Friday with Frank. Take this Stupid Little Quiz and see how you do. 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. Tried out talk radio hosting in Alabama with a show called Frankly Speaking--What women talk about when men arent around. Lives in Alabama. Has filled in on WPHT and WWDB. Kirk Dorn Kirk worked at KYW until he moved to WWDB to head up its morning news programming until Nov. 2000. List is made up of a variety of people, including Kelly Osbourne, Khloe Kardashian, and Alexis Stewart. Now resides in New York. Updated by "Janky" 5/2004 - Hired with legendary talk host Jonathon Brandmeir to do a morning show on KCBS. - Host on WCAU 1210 in the early 70s - also wrote James Bond parodies (oy oy seven) and wrote for Mad Magazine in the 60s (11/02), Derek Williams Formerly WWDB news reporter. (12/02), Dominic Quinn Program Director for WWDB then mornings on 'DB from the late '70s till late '80s. Several audio clips are on the Phil Valentine Archive Page. Voice of the Eagles broadcasts. . Morning news at WDEL until July 20, 2001. Went to NJ101.5 in early summer of 2002 as part of Carton and Rossi, shown here at right. The other two studios, one brand new, were left empty. I also feel deep sympathy toward all the hosts and other station personnel who are now out of work - except general manager Dennis Begley. The transmitter is off Foundry Road in East Norriton Township. Rich Teplitsky Former executive producer for WWDB. It really isn't connected with the original WWDB talk station at 96.5. 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