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). Formerly of WWDB, weekend overnight shift. It began as a medical doctor purchasing an hour of time on longtime health and fitness guru Jim Corea's show on weekends, to tout that person's practice. Jeff Katz - www.radiokatz.com WPHT, Brought in to fill in afternoons after the Sept. 11 attack, was hired on 10/01. When they were summoned to the station Monday morning, staffers in the know - or who thought they were - expected they were going to be hear that the ill-fated 5-9 a.m. news operation would be abandoned and that some time slots would be shifted around. Susan has anchored the news for CBS News Radio in New York and WMAL and XM Satellite Radio in Washington DC. In Cambodia during the 1970 CIA sponsored "coup". Jimmy Kimmel, co-host, was Kent's producer at one time. The highly-publicized talent search ran through dozens of hosts and was the talk of Philadelphia. And to Sid Mark, thanks for entertaining your fans, both young and old, for so long. Rearranging the Philly sports radio landscape! Picture (6-01), Sol Weinstein overnights? Learn how and when to remove this template message, "1972 Presidential General Election Results", Talk Radio Personality Irv Homer Dies At 85, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Irv_Homer&oldid=1049983826, Television personalities from Philadelphia, United States Army Air Forces pilots of World War II, Articles needing additional references from October 2009, All articles needing additional references, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 15 October 2021, at 02:28. This will be the best job, I've ever not had.". Pat Farnack Former morning news co-host on WWDB (with Gil Gross and then Earl Bailey) when that station was doing Newstalk. (1pm to 5pm). Co-owner WBCB 1490-AM. Financial update guy on KYW for a few years. Franny Rizzo Son of the former Mayor. They rejoined on WWDB in the afternoon until WWDB flipped formats. In 1997, Begley and his cronies helped arrange the destruction of classical music station WFLN-FM, for which I worked. Anthony Gargano WIP - hosts middays with Glen Macnow since early 2000. Left 'DB in 1990 for a promotion director position at Philadelphia Magazine; later served as director of media relations and sports information at Philadelphia University. WWDB's owner, Beasley Broadcast Group, had tinkered with the talk formula since buying the station in 1997. (2-07), Mike Rossi WIP 610-AM. I knew going into radio 20 years ago that this kind of thing happens. My opinion is that it must be driven by the talk show. 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 . It doesn't matter if it's 2020 or 2002 Stern is the G.O.A.T. The talk format was one of the first successful ones on the FM band in the United States, lasting until November 2000. Previously at WWDB where he had his own show including "The Saturday Night Shootout" and co-hosted afternoons with Susan Bray. Email wallykennedy at aol dot com (added 1/07), Amy Kaplan KYW 1060-AM News -- Worked at WPHT with Steve Martorano in the afternoons. Publicity photo from WCAU 89-90 (Picture courtesy of Mike Rossi) Frank Rizzo and Harry Gross at WWDB circa 1990 Links: Northeast Times retrospective. There is a great variety of talk show hosts on both of these stations. I'm sorry that for two years you stonewalled every effort of the judicial process and prolonged the country's agony. It is also possible that WPHT-AM (1210) may want to add Homer to its growing format. 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. (5/02). Devoted WWDB listeners will have to switch stations or hum along. Credited with the following quote - "A conservative is a liberal who was mugged the night before." Earn a bachelor's degree. 4-5 pm Sunday through Friday. Currently at KGO in San Francisco. He was mostly a DJ but a listener who sent this in remembers him interviewing Rock stars like John Lennon. (Pat is on left) (6-01), Laura Tortella Shadow Traffic reporter for many years until they were absorbed by Metro Traffic. 2. One of the most important hours of your week, Gary Hendler hosts an insightful and informative hour every Friday afternoon at 3:00. Thumbnail picture. Formerly on WWDB, News. Jim Gearhardt WKXW NJ101.5-FM -- Host of the morning news and comment show. WWDB was their store, and they its shopkeepers. 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. Another one of him at WRTI. Hosted a talk show there then dabbled in theater and played small parts in a number of movies and a few TV shows. 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. Anita Gevinson Formerly WYSP DJ in pre-Howard Stern days hosted "Ask Anita" talk segment in early or mid-80s; then moved onto full-time talk gig at WCAU-AM. The sales department had complete arrogance and enmity for anything relating to Programming.Now, come The Beasley's - they were sold a bill of goods by the previous owner (Mercury) who over sold the billing, cash flow, etc (keep in mind that ad money minus operating costs = broadcast cashflow, so the old way was strip it cleanand whore it out) SO, the Beasley's really didn't look the deal over to well. Radio personalities are very popular and the success of a radio channel is largely dependent upon the popularity of the radio personality who host its programs. Since 1992, popular Los Angeles talk hosts at KFI (1992-99, 2001-present) and KABC 1999-2000. But that's life in the big city.". He then went on to replace Howard Stern after Stern was "fired" from WNBC and now does overnights on WOR. Active until the very end of his life, Homer collapsed while giving a lecture at Eastern University. In the 1972 U.S. presidential election, Homer was the vice presidential running mate to John Mahalchik on the America First party ticket. The Spanish-language sports programming was dropped after a year, and on June 13, 2011, WWDB began carrying a schedule of brokered programming, some previously heard on AM 1540 WNWR.[4]. Famous for not wearing socks on the job. Philadelphia Focus Bringing Communities Together Sports WWDB Talk 96.5 Philadelphia - Wynn Moore with Alan Jay - 1979. AM 970 The Answer. In 2003 Hilarie was working at CFUN in Vancouver, Canada. Also aired once a week the Kids Corner show, WXPN. Tom Robinson "The Nighthawk" -- did the 2 am to 6 am shift on WMMR around '80 or '81. Jody McDonald WIP 610-AM 1990's - WFAN in New York. In 1958 WHAT 96.5-FM became all jazz until early 1975. WZZD, Rich Levin "PC Talk" Website trimmed its BBS, archives and software and now has podcasts and blog. Instead the . Donate to Building Relationships. 96.5 TDY. George Noory 8. Gross was a trailblazer in local media, providing financial advice to consumers. This email address is being protected from spambots. With WWDB talk shows gone, WPHT-AM is now the sole talk station in Philadelphia. 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. (Mark Ludak / Daily News). A few moments of Geoff Fox on WPEN Philadelphia1978. Now, due to demographic changes and competition for the MTV and VH-1 crowd, 96.5 as we know it will disappear. 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. 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. 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. Dennis Malloy WKXW NJ101.5-FM -- Long-time co-host with Judy Franco, middays. I was born in 1975 and listened to WWDB while I was growing up in the Philadelphia area. Most appearances with Irv Homer ( 2 ), Marjorie Margolies-Mezvinsky ( 2 ),. Some programs are broadcast in Hungarian, Ukrainian, Yiddish, Italian and other languages. (6/06), Ira Mellman Worked at WCAU twice and WFIL.- news with George Michael. Up until the time of his death, Homer continued to do periodic hour-long podcasts produced by his son, Ronn Homer, which were posted on his website. Was Quinn's last fill-in host while Dominic was away in Ireland shortly before his death in 1996. . The transmitter is off Foundry Road in East Norriton Township. Various issues and concerns are discussed regarding veterans, their dependents, and survivors. Went to California to be a writer for the "Man Show." On November 6, 2000, Philadelphia's heritage talk station, WWDB, stopped broadcasting talk at 9 am. More pictures of Rollye are on the Rollye James Archive Page, Jay and Hilarie - Archived Audio of Jay on WNBC with pictures Jay Sorenson and Hilarie Barsky. He used to be a kick-ass caller and went on to stations in Delco. In a previous year Phil Valentine won3 and was let go 2 months later. What will be now, I haven't any idea, other than getting into my Mercedes to collect unemployment. . Bill Campbell WIP 610-AM and KYW 1060-AM Sports, "The Dean", Mary Cantell Metro Traffic, weekends. 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. The law, real estate, healthcare your questions answered! Schwartz sold WWDB in 1996, during a period of rapid acquisition and consolidation among radio stations. All About Howard Eskin Howard Eskin is SportsRadio 94 WIP's original sports talker. Talk Radio 1210 WPHT. A listener remembers when John Lennon died everyone was calling in and tuned to his show on 'MMR. 2007. Retired. David Rimmer WWDB Program Director from 1990-1995. John McNulty WNWR 1540-AM. And, finally, I'm sorry that your vice president called you one of our country's greatest presidents. The station that had dominated talk radio in the region since 1975 and was once home to such local personalities as Mary Mason, Frank Ford and Michael Smerconish, the station where Irv Homer, Susan Bray, Jim Corea and Gil Gross expected to go on bantering and arguing with callers, is now playing 1980s musical hits for post-baby boomers. 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. I remember when Bowa first came to the Phillies. Relevant Radio. Each host spent several days in Philadelphia filling in on the morning show. His show was the top talk show for most of that time. In 1985, legendary talk radio personality Frank Ford and former WWDB salesman Jon Harmelin bought 900 AM and renamed it "Talk 900" with call letters WDVT ("We're Delaware Valley Talk") and studios at the NewMarket shops in the Society Hill section of Philadelphia. Anchored mornings on the old WCAU, did sports talk with Steve Fredericks, and did news with Frank Rizzo. (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. Sid Mark Popular music host of the long-running Sunday with Sinatra Show WWDB then WPHT. Valerie Morrison Psychic Counselor & Medium. The studio dedicated to playing Sinatra music was used to play the new format. (then) Morning anchor at WBAL, Baltimore. Here's some audio from the old WWDB 96.5 FM Talk Radio Station. Though not a listener, I am saddened by the demise of yet another Philadelphia radio institution, WWDB-FM. Change station. Another broadcaster looking for survivors in the wreckage of 'DB is Comcast's CN8, which sees an opportunity to perhaps score some well-known names for its fledgling TV operation. Website is www.paulkircher.com, Valerie Knight Co-anchored the Morning Report on 1450 WILM in Wilmington with Allan Loudell. Mark Levin 5. Went to KOMO in Seattle Washington? WWDB is a daytimer radio station. In April 1930, WDEL joined the NBC Radio Network. Had a thing about Warren Zevon KLOS, 1980-81; KMPC/KEDG, 1988-90; KSCA, 1993-96; KMPC, 1993-96; KLSX/KRLA, 1997-2001. Left WWDB in spring 2000. I have a soft spot for Art. 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. Please note: This page is primarily for local talk radio people. He was a skinny little kid who couldn't hit a basketball, but he worked hard and made himself into a really good shortstop who could hit. Now a Physician Assistant practicing in Rocky Mount, NC. Larry Steinhouse adds his unique perspective on todays financial world! Had a cult following on WPHT, late-night weekends. (7/06), Judi Franco WKXW NJ101.5-FM -- Long-time co-host with Dennis Malloy, middays. Jerry and his partner decided not to sell at that time. Aired for over 6 years on 1210-AM. In each scenario, however, those talents will come under the watch of yet another corporate giant. 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. Previously on WMMR's Morning Zoo with DeBella; Kiss 100 with Mike and Sue; overnight news on the former WFLN FM and more. It will be interesting to see whether that corporate philosophy changes with the new '80s format, or whether it will continue to expect new listeners to find the station by osmosis. damn!, we're CBS, we should own the dominant brand in spoken word. I felt bad when Terry Francona was fired, but that is the past. List is made up of a variety of people, including Kelly Osbourne, Khloe Kardashian, and Alexis Stewart. Jeff Hurvitzlives and writes in Abington Township. Little do they know that they are killing a 45-year-old Philadelphia tradition - a tradition that can never be replaced. So, Chuck started the INFOMERCIAL deal which preyed upon the success of the local personalties to use their name to endorse and disguise interviews, they basically used this loyal core audience to pay the bills. 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. Joel Gibbs Entertainment show ("Everything Entertainment") and talk host. (6/04 - thanks Ivan), Susan Monday WPHT 1210-AM - Previously on KWY 1060-AM. 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. (added 9/01). "), Among those suddenly jobless yesterday was station icon Sid Mark, who said, "I knew something was up, but I didn't expect this.". 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. The B.101 commercials, which have been running several years, were done by Nashville's Film House, according to Dave Nichols, senior VP/marketing. Since the stakes were higher (they were paying a premium to get Rush), they needed DOUGH. All I had to take was a picture and pair of earphones. Beasley, who has not seen the Bee commercial, said he was "not aware" of any similarities. Tom Marr WCBM 680-AM, Baltimore. "CBS appears willing to spend whatever it takes to compete. NAB2022: Don't Blink. It also owns country WXTU-FM (92.5) and religious WTEL-AM (860) in this market. 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. DJ on Jammin' Gold 95.7-FM, filled in on WIP and WOGL 98.1-FM. Special thanks to all those that contribute updates and new information. Johnny Goodtimes The Johnny Goodtimes Show on WURD AM 900 every Saturday at 11:00 a.m.. Mahalchik and Homer garnered 1,743 popular votes, and zero electoral votes in their unsuccessful election bid.[1]. I turned on the radio last Monday morning to hear my daily dose of talk radio - anticipating much talk of the election - only to be greeted by a computer countdown. Philly radio host (real estate and money) and newspaper columnist 1960's.New York radio host and advice columnist from 1973 to 1993. Name the WWDB Radio Host Quiz. During his time at WWDB, Homer became a vocal and notable public presence in the resurgent anti-tax movement. It was all direct business and infomercials. B101.1 Philly. 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. NJ 101.5, WPHT 1210 AM (10 am to 1 pm), WWDB 96.5, Now on in Dallas Ft. Worth. While attending Indiana University, Dan interned for SiriusXM, working on multiple shows including The Howard Stern Show, The Jay Thomas Show, Jackie's Joke Hunt, and The Scott Ferrall Show. Earle Bailey is now working for XMRadio in Washington as of 2004 (SiriusXM) Formerly WNEW FM New York, WLIR FM Thumbnail picture of Early Bailey from 2000, Art Bell (1945-2018)The iconic overnight host. Bernie Herman Picture -- Formerly of WWDB (joined 1980) WCAU and Channel 48, now retired living in Iowa playing with his grandkids. Voice of the Eagles broadcasts. Now (as of Spring 2001) is at the Internet arm of the Village Voice. Died 5/31/1996. I hope Sid Mark and Sinatra, along with many of the hosts, find new jobs in Philly where I will gladly listen to them. Identify the personality from their picture and/or the clue. (last updated 9-01) Picture, Donna Francavilla -Picture News, producer at WWDB 1981 then went to KYW in 1982 as desk assistant & production assistant. Program Manager & PM Drive Host WWDB-FM Philadelphia 1981-85. The local ad business (even though the station was good at beating down doors) could not cover the nut. The initial lineup of talk showhosts included Wynn. Tom started in commercial radio covering the MOVE standoff with police for WFIL-AM. Listeners, meanwhile, learned what had happened not from a real-life on-air announcer, but from a virtual one. It operated with a jazz format that did not change when the call letters did. 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. (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. 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. But it then succumbed to the pressures of Wall Street and was bought by a succession of corporate entities whose primary missions were to maximize profits to fuel increases in the values of their stocks. (Added/Updated 11/2003 by P.M.S). (5/02) As of 2006-2007 time slot is weekdays 7-11 pm. "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. (ABC-Disney) (7-01). Austin DuttonStarted on WBUX then WPHT and WPEN. Previously Producer on WIP 610-AM. You can also volunteer or find a part-time job at a local radio station. I listened to its cadence and quickly calculated that it would be exhausted by 5 p.m., an ideal time to initiate a new format. After 25 years as a talk-radio station, Philadelphia's WWDB (96.5FM) switched to an '80s rock format at 5 p.m. yesterday. Susan Bray, an 18-year veteran at WWDB, said she missed the 9 a.m. farewell meeting. The Irv Homer Show on WBCB aired from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM from 2001 until January 2007. Previously long-time WWDB news reporter. Still on the air today at WPHT - along with his on-air partner, former Eagles GM Jimmy Murray, co-host a weekly retro show called "Remember When," that airs starting at 7:00 p.m. Saturdays, on the Big Talker 1210. He will be sadly missed. Also worked part-time for Greater Media's Talker in Middlesex, WCTC. Calls to chief operating officer Bruce Beasley were not returned. It will be hard this Friday not to want to "put the world on hold," sit back and listen to five hours of great Sinatra music with the most affable radio host Philadelphia has ever had, Sid Mark. That leaves out 43% of Liberals, 21% of Conservatives, 63% of the French, 98% of the Germans, 111% of the Polish. I had 25 good years. Parody page from 12/1/98 - John joins WMGK 102.9-FM classic rock as the morning man, 5:30 to 9 am. Navigate the single life informed and connected with Jewish Singles Radio ! Jesse Jackson, WVKS colleague Denny Schaffer was on the air offending local black leaders and making Jewish jokes. Just tune your radios to WOR-AM (710) or WABC-AM (770). of commercials aired by B.101 - quick shots of Philly, "local people" talking about the music, but. Hearing the calming, mellifluous voice of Sid Mark every Friday night was a treasure. 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. As a frequent caller to the radio station growing up, I must say the station treated all callers with respect. At that time he was the only minority station owner in town. Back to WIP in 2006. at WWDB from 94 to 96, just before the Schwartzs' sold the station to Charlie Banta & Mercury Broadcasting. More important, their firing of host Sid Mark just shy of 45 years on the air demonstrates a complete lack of understanding of the value he and his shows bring to the greater Philadelphia area. 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. Hosted a weekly 2-hour talk show on WRTI in the early '90s. It began operating on the 860 frequency in the late 1950s. I will miss the talkers and the community of listeners. Previously reported for WWDB. Moved to 860-AM on November 13, 2004. For 33 years, Friday with Frank and Sunday with Sinatra have been an almost indispensable way to start the weekend. (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 show was named Best Podcast by RTDNA West Region in 2020 and among the Best of 2018 by Apple Podcasts. It is now, and was then, my position that the audit was unnecessary, and if an audit was to be performed, it should be conducted by the attorney general of Pennsylvania, who is the guardian of the charitable trusts, such as the Barnes, in the commonwealth. When she wasn't traveling, Mason paid (or really had her advertisers pay) for a two-hour Saturday talk radio show on WWDB 860-AM. A few songs that are played on the Point stations: "Gimme All Your Lovin' " by ZZ Top; "Losing My Religion," by R.E.M. 97.1) Detroit, where they've done afternoons since moving from New Jersey; achieved infamy when a bit they did on WKRK merited a large indecency fine. Russ Miller Formerly of WWDB 96.5-FM Real Estate and Your Estate. Any radio host list that has Howard Stern ranked seventh has issues. We want your input! 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. Jack Ellery Ex PD at WWDB, ex WIP and WWDB air personality is working on a freelance basis with Metro News in NY. 'DB also picked up Harry Gross from 'CAU (and Frank Ford?) Steve Martorano Worked at WPHT with Amy Kaplan (1 pm to 5 pm), at WPHT with Debra Luray and later on by himself in the early morning shift. 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. ", 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. Steve Friedman passed away. (6-01) - Also does an Oldies show with music and interviews of artists from the '50s, '60s and 70's from Philly and South Jersey, OOT'S Two Street Radio Show on: WWZK FM - OLDIES 94.3 FM on Sundays at 6 pm and also on 1490 WBCB on SUNDAYS at 6 pm. Nowadays Dye has his own show, "Dave's World," an hour-long program of Dye's favorite tracks that begins at 11 a.m. on Sundays on WXPN. Fran Sorin WPHT - The Gutsy Gardener - Saturdays 6 to 8 am.(5/02). But Michael Smerconish, attorney and host on that station, is not gloating over the competition's demise. Harry Hurley | picture Formerly on WFPG - 1450-AM in Atlantic City. Democrat nominee for Congress for NW Illinois 1968. 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