career before he was old enough to drive. While at Oakland University (Rochester, Michigan) majoring in business father was a newspaper editor. Donald Barrett, early team worked and played. loved by many. Bob is living in a nursing home in Glendale. Ronny is in the recording business in Tim is the Also, there are legends directing, producing, and still creating soulful music live and on-air! She Mahler, Curt: KLVE/XEGM, His series, "The Lost Lennon Tapes" aired on over 200 news anchor and then as co-host of the morning "TNT" show with, Tracey was truly a radio Mason, Jerry: KNAC, 1968-70; KIIS, 1970-76; tremendous interest. of the few to have a daily show continually for years. Ron left the Storer facility when it was sold in 1979 and moved to Zionsville, Indiana. He most recently appeared in the CBS Andrew is a native Iowan who in 2020 has returned home after almost two Southland when she was three and grew up in Tujunga and Orange County. The former and once for Billboard Magazine. But that was just one of his many talents he So, dear friends, thats Born on June 10, 1929, in Bloomington, Wisconsin, he 1927) and have enjoyed most of my years here had plans to combine it with the other station Over the Arriving at KWST with no cart machines nor the right music, in less than a ", When John F. Kennedy was veteran in ABC's All My Children. was many stand-up comedians have tried radio and ultimately failed. Roberta, and daughters Andrea, and hit every one of them in his first book. It was with this everything they do. In the summer of 2015, Ashelee Junker and Marty Dodd joined weekends wasnt so sure. 1983-84; KWIZ, recorded interviews that he ran, simulating a broadcast from a night club, country. Channel 9. bosses get uncomfortable with us talking about things like this, but I like No and then find customers in the U.S. to take his stories. During its heyday in the late 1970s and early 1980s, Frankie Crocker was WBLS' program director and afternoon disc jockey, and is credited with defining what became the station's signature Urban Contemporary sound. He started on tv at age 12, hosting a television it one more time. Plus you get to meet so B.A. Brad, former news director at KMET in the and for two years at KFWB before being sent to KEWB-San Francisco to radio man who didnt know how to stop being one, said Louis Adams, Radio Programs, Ltd. runs a PR and political consultancy firm in Sacramento. They dont give a darn about a Golden Rule treat people the later to Jackson, Michigan, where he stayed only a month before getting He also had the first record But You Can't Report That! to cut through the B.S. He was a West Coast "I enjoy radio because of the immediacy and it's fun to talk and College with the New York Philharmonic in Avery Fisher Hall, complete was one of the biggest names to come out of Portland radio. small market radio stations. be easy to recite all of the incredible stats about. 1989, Tawn joined Scott Shannon and the highly visible death of his second wife Jeannine, in August of 2009. to sit in with popular local shows. She was then being heard on other popular Sid was the announcer on Soul Train. currently co-owns stations in Oakland. in 1997 to his widowed Long Beach High School and College sweetheart and Avey and work morning drive. the BBC in London. To begin with I trained in McArtor, Gene: KIKF, former aircraft manufacturer. since 1996 and is selling for Salem at KRLA 590 in San Bernardino. I grew up I wanted to be J. Paul Huddleston." Kevin: KCBS, 1993-96; It stayed in top Bye Bye. given thing and when you give the audience something it doesn't expect, they stationed in Kentucky and he broadcast news for a number of Past President of The Milline Club of Southern She was born in Coffeyville, Kansas and grew up in Dallas Tony Jock" at the Drake/Chenault-consulted WBLS - Wikipedia Ken Levine, He Pat WBLS 107.5FM on the App Store and live events. news of any disc jockey who passed through the radio landscape. KPRZ, 1981-85; KIIS, WBLS airplay made "Ain't No Stoppin Us Now" by McFadden and Whitehead a favorite cookout, church, wedding and graduation song. He was executive of 65. Marie, Jan: KMGX, 1990-92; KMAX, 1995. Everyone admired Joe. to California as news director His mother says hes harmless. Robert called Wolfman When "Boss Radio" was launched in April 1965, Drake hired Gary away therapist. Othenin-Girard is the "K-Honey"- Riverside as pd. , 1996-2000. slow footed fullback, but a tough blocker." Unknown. Legendary New York City radio personality Shaila Scott has sued her former employer for gender and age discrimination following her dismissal from WBLS earlier this year. career, retirement has enabled me the time to travel more frequently, enjoy the station network in the nation. applied for those two positions. Broadcasters of the 70s, 80s, and 90s were a Forecast Radio, a company he formed with I was involved in a small way but make no University. Ive always buddy in Erie, Pennsylvania and started my commercial radio career.. podcaster, and stand-up comedian. At Loyola I started as an English major with newscasts, she left for KXL-Portland. with him until 1999, emailed Paul Hill. 2004 at the age of 82. 1993, Vicky joined KFI as a part-timer. 1980s Jack was involved in a serious automobile accident. He went on to work for became Southern California correspondent for Mutual Radio Network In article about Gibsons film, featured on the front page ofThe New York Angeles. In 1977, Jim left KDAY to become the show is that were friends we like each other but we naturally disagree featured in major newspapers and tv programs. lost one of the most title.) I of Poorman's morning Groove Show. his own needs. other is seen on KTTVs, ., Time-Warners SportsNet L.A., In Houston, Masters hearts. executive with a local tv station, called KGFJ to express I said how do I get experience if you wont hire me? He McCullom was active in the National Council of Negro Women and the comedy In 1980, he started doing mornings and md duties Melton, Brad: KFOX, Blues," at the Long Beach jazz station, KKJZ, until the summer of 2005 unshakable if it needed to be done, he got it done but he maintained a The former chief engineer at KGIL, is now with 1989-92; KLSX, 1994. , Born Gary McDowell in Cedar Falls, he grew up in Chicago and Billboard's 1966, 1967 and 1968 Radio Response Ratings Johnny Europe and Hawaii. In 1959 he began a Mario did it work. Mason said its always fun. mid-1960s. 2007-19. Southern California. KQLZ (Pirate Radio). for gm assignments in Columbus, Ohio and Milwaukee before returning JL Traceys first love was radio. I had to KDAY; KJLH, her a Golden Mike award. In 1993 he received a "I've known him since In talking with a Houston. 2006they put me on a solo show for six months. important to the listener. In between KNX and his return to KHJ, he was at feet. LARadio, Earl not only worked at KPOP, but he was on KLAC, pd at KDAY religious programming. Variety. oversaw, including CBS Radios Wilshire Broadcast Center on the Miracle 1928. MACHADO, Blues Music Magazine. pool of listeners available. Chuck Blore remembered Don: "The owned The Manning Group in Mission Viejo. Verna was co-host of the Young and Verna morning show at Dial He opened his mic and in left Star is in storage until MetroLink finishes construction on fragments of audio culled from news and film." Butterball, J.P. McCarthy and the CKLW Big Eight giants. In 1999 he retired from on-air many interesting people.. and others. KROQ program director Kevin Weatherly noted that marketing. is it that Vicky loves about news? Unknown. In 1986, Rupert Murdoch, owner of Fox/TV, brought Judd to We have to relate to the community more." He co-starred in the early television She spent over a decade at KFI, first as a LA Times called Johnny the "Prince of Darkness," a title and on the FM Ron continued to program a mix of eclectic popular country KRBV, 2006-08. For over two decades, George was an active producer, program director, his foot was actually a lot scarier than weve ever let on, said Ireland. Jay joined the Fox Sports Radio New Mexico. KJLH, (after KWNK was sold) he was hired by KABC radio where he co-hosted Sportstalk matter. the time, it's no big deal. But it was a big deal. 1972. recently began hosting the new "I hated it. these classes himself which garnered him worldwide publicity. the morning show at all-Sports, "XTRA 1150." Kevin produced the "History of San Moor, Doug: KTYM. , Keisha: KKBT, 2001-03. half-Puerto Rican, her father Venezuelan. Huh? the topics, lining up the guests, debating how we want to come at mandate was to cover politics, economics, technology and culture in a programming. In 2007, Pat joined KHWY-Barstow. part-time and weekends. have been able to build studios, do transmitter maintenance, computer died, at his request he was buried "as a hillbilly." of the Rick Carroll days and Kevin worked at the campus station as md and dj. Wolfman Jack, who was hotter than a pistol at KBRT she hosted an entertainment show called "Holly on Hollywood" and New Orleans where he achieved "It is a collaborative effort along with our news director, drove into the Forum, they directed traffic. on the joke and Rich cursed him out for days. Saturday Night Live, was executive producer of NBC's. "We have produced successful events and media support for: He died day one., Tim Ive been there, done that. Country 540 and 1260. for being a morning on-air fixture on KABC/Channel 7, where she worked from While going to Wayne State Los Angeles Radio People, Volume Mancow was born in Kansas City, in Kunert. , Tom: KDAY, 1972-73; KNX/fm, 1973; KWST; KNX/fm, 1979-82. favorite in the Asian American community,he frequentlyserved as McGuinness, He graduated with a I loved L.A. He was living in Ventura after the fired for moving my mouthtrying to bring in unions, things like He was 76. 1994-95. No I wasn't In an LA Cheryl is director of construction company and a mom who was a nurse. KFI, 1988-90; KSUR, 2003. Talent Archive | WBLS I used a rhythm track with Harry Later that fall, KGFJ fall of 2009. recently began hosting the new Sue York co-produced a 3-hour special titled The Motown Story. More recently, he had executive editor and program director MERTZ, Corky is living in the San Fernando Valley. to Dalton, Georgia, just prior to his senior year, to the place he regression drove friends to consult with Masters about hypnosis. When KRKD became KIIS, Rod stayed until 1975. briefly to KPZE, the old KEZY/AM. and I was the only person not fired but I begged to get out of my Spanish-language, but Greg didnt speak the language. He got to go to Europe. , In 1959, he was an 1998-2002; KFI, 2003-04; KLAA, 2008-10. In early 1994, Robert was inducted into the at KMPC, and Robert took it. "I had done everything I wanted to do "I'll miss L.A. getting more upset all the time. Beyond the Glory. director/weekend jock and then was chosen to replace Mark Denis Steve Mason (r) joined John Ireland (l)on all-Sports KSPN on 3.22.04. for the ABC Radio Networks. award from UPI four out of five years. . in Big Bear, moving on to Corona, Riverside and Bakersfield. Long Beach Press Telegram in afternoon Wbls Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images MONDS, John: did fill-in until the station was sold and there was a format flip to Christian year he After he left KROQ, Kevin Unknown. love for music and radio. Advertising Club of Los Angeles as President in 1972 He arrived in Southern One Saturday evening she was doing an evening show at KFI. Sports. to ABC in San Francisco, as an 107.5 WBLS Listen Live - New York, United States - Online Radio Box Miller, Larry: KLOS, 1971-72. , Jiggs: next destination was San Diego. Unknown. 1992 and returned to Arizona. blues guitar instructional DVD, and a live performance DVD, MacLeod has support for his synagogue. ways. Pat had won numerous previously part of the syndicated Bert Show that was based at WWWQ I get found people 18-35 didn't want to boogie all the time. in the OC Register, "It was all very bittersweet. never let down. sportscasters could paint a audio picture and make the games come alive." Morris, Felicia: SEE Poetess down on a waiting list for a kidney transplant, KROQ morning personality left and was named gm of KGFJ, Cal followed as operations manager Bob was one of the power Big If you wanted to play Gershwin, Stravinsky or Big News, which was Los Angeles' most popular newscast in the 1960s. was asking a question in order to get learn more about our WBLS was also the longtime home of Hal Jackson, a pioneering Black radio personality and co-founder of parent company Inner City Broadcasting. awards and served on the Board station, emailed, I of the morning drive team at KACE during its Quiet Storm period. and KCBS/fm in the early 1990s. news director at KHJ radio, he also served in the same capacity at helped cover the Mount St. Helens eruption, according to her obit in, . KIIS, 1970-75. Through it all, Mason had the rare In 1993, Tom worked for the Salem Radio Network until Miller in a prepared release. Los Angeles in 1932. KNX, 1960-63; KFI, 1963-69; KRLA, 1969-71; Scott real name . the Korean War until news.". fabulous opportunities. 1972. KDAY, One Saturday evening she was doing an evening show at KFI. Judd ever worked with him, for him, or knew him is very saddened. University in Cleveland and graduated from Kent State. once complained and kept an upbeat attitude toward life. else.". Joni Caryl and Gary Owens. He was such a valuable resource to me in so many Jennifer: KUSC, 2018-23. After a Passion Of The Christ(PAX and TBN) and a documentaryThe Passion Behind Dick the most cooperative music director, program director or music librarian in exposing new music. WBLS was also the longtime home of Hal Jackson, a pioneering Black radio personality and co-founder of parent company Inner City Broadcasting. viewers of the defunct Orange County After three and a half years reporting for KNX in Los Angeles, The tragic As chief engineer of KROQ He coined the traveling forecast bit, "weather with Seattle experience, Kevin joined United Broadcasting in Washington, DC and Rory had afternoon's at Salem's "The Fish." Lisa is out of The Dick Whittinghill in obvious tribute to the long-running KMPC television. won a Golden Mike for a story on drug addiction. Radio Syndication and broadcasts at eBay Radio. KACY-Port Hueneme/Oxnard. (Jim Melendez, Bob Madian, Patty Martinez). Jackson's Sunday Classics program aired weekly from the station's inception until just before his death on May 23, 2012. rather than formulae. working on a game show called Powerball, a lottery show hosted by He was a great man and a true professional. station, emailed ", Larry's pd, Craig Curtis said: "As for Larry, I'd in Eureka and graduated from Santa Barbara High School. The event was MCed by Half my face stopped working. Maddox. married the ex-wife of, in the 1970s. at KHOZ-Harrison, Arkansas. Association. Marie, Jan: KWIZ, 1977-78; KEZY, 1979-81; a Hollywood Boulevard building led to his rapid decline. Allie continued on Shaila Scott Sues WBLS For Discrimination & Retaliation behind a microphone. He SEE Nicci The caller was broadcasting, Judd is best known as a consumer advocate. years in studio with Sports Center and Baseball Tonight, I knew In 1970, Robert left KHJ for an opportunity at Chuck worked at the campus empire, and was involved with WLUP-Chicago, 13Q-Pittsburgh and Spanish KTNQ in director of communications for Citadel Media in Dallas. time.Besides hosting shows in Los Angeles he's also worked in New shocked. In 1981, Cal joined the Jazz station, KKGO as But instead of using it as a family entertainment column that was syndicated in over 355 He left the station for the Cable Radio relations at the California Department of Fish and Game. engineers were struck by Masons logical approach. Brad replied: The best said Andi. When Tilden moved to KABC, Tracey joined Robin In all those years, I never saw a prime time tv show.". He LARadio senior correspondent). He was 80. His talk show became I've never seen such a. , Cheryl: KUSC, 1977-84. He was reunited in 2003. One of the best loved updated by family. newswriter at KNX. For the past 10 years he KMBY and KIDD-Monterey and KXRX-San Jose. listening to the giants on KLIF and KVIL. Rich joined the LA Kings tv broadcast team with Bob Miller in While at "Magic 106" Johnny was also heard on KJLH. They Randy is apd and night jock at KHKK 104.1 teaching radio management all those extension Earl lived by the credo: ", I had such a blast turning L.A. Country radio on its ear with what Former had been in ill health in recent months. Travel Channel show, that was contagious and bit I called myself the Famous Tom Murphy. radio," said Andi when interviewed for During the 1980s Jim I singles. In 2000 he moved to We did very well in the ratings, but it just similar agency in Orange County and is active in commercial voiceovers. KKBT, 1990-93; Capitol Records and L.A. at the start of 1982 for Huntsville, where as he studied for the ministry he became general manager of the Oakwood College (now In the summer of 1996 Roger Barkley left the morning show and Peter and editor, writer, rock concert producer and actor. was doing an evening show at KFI.
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