(Updated January 2010), Bill Doyle Partnered with Jeff Deminski on NJ101.5 afternoons, 1993-1999. Deceased. The answer: By 1970, KYW was claiming the largest audience in the Philadelphia market, and by the mid-1970s, KYW was averaging as many of 1.4 million listeners a week, based on Arbitron ratings. Irving and Doncic became the first Dallas teammates to score at least 40 in the same game. Please note: This page is primarily for local talk radio people. Radio KYW (1060 kHz, "Newsradio 10-60") is a commercial AM radio station licensed to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Kimberly Adams joined NBC as a correspondent and fill-in host for real life, a cutting-edge newsmagazine show. 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. The show is expected to bring in hundreds of thousands of people to the city. Chicago was located in Region 4, while the reallocation provisions had reserved 1020kHz for use in Region 2, a grouping of mid-Atlantic states. It also wanted to start a station in Chicago. Former QVC host. Anita broadcasts traffic for Shadow Traffic. Updated 11/2003 by P.M.S) Now operating a consultancy for talk radio guests, based in Tucson. Betty Berniman (sp?) Previously at WWDB where he had his own show including "The Saturday Night Shootout" and co-hosted afternoons with Susan Bray. Starting Nov. 15, Siafa Lewis will anchor Eyewitness News at 4PM with Natasha Brown. AOL Digital City columnist. Daryl has been hosting since May 2002 and is a senior writer for City Newspaper. more KYW Newsradio In Depth Audacy News (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. TV/RADIO | MORE: KYW-TV News Anchors and Reporters Coverage: Philadelphia Affiliation: CBS: Alycia Lane KYW-TV Anchor * Jericka Duncan KYW-TV Reporter * No longer with Network. In Cambodia during the 1970 CIA sponsored "coup". Bill Thomas Former fill-in on WWDB. Beloved KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Karin Phillips passed away suddenly on Tuesday after a brief illness. Chris May - weeknights at 5, 6, 10 (on WPSG) and 11 p.m. Erika von Tiehl - weekday mornings (4:30-7 on KYW and 7-9 a.m. on WPSG), Ukee Washington - weekday mornings (4:30-7 on KYW and 7-9 a.m. on WPSG); also, Kathy Orr (AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist and NWA Seals of Approval) - chief. Lance Venta is Owner and Publisher of RadioInsight.com. Philabundance, in conjunction with 70 area faith-based organizations from Montgomery, Bucks and Camden counties, joined 1,500 volunteers packing up those goods for Easter dinners. As KYW Newsradio broadens its reach on crystal-clear 103.9 FM, we are happy to expand the roles of these outstanding journalists, said David Yadgaroff, Senior Vice President and Market Manager, Entercom Philadelphia. Gerry Kosinski Did fill-in work at WWDB while Matt Zucker was the P.D. Hired Frank Rizzo at WCAU and converted Tony Bruno from a sports/news sidekick to the morning host. (6-01), Mike Vagnoni WNWR 1540 AM -- WBCB 1490 AM -- Out on the Town. Joel Gibbs Entertainment show ("Everything Entertainment") and talk host. When I was doing a parody piece on local talk radio he allowed me to use some of his material and images. [21], In June 1955 Westinghouse agreed to trade KYW and WPTZ to NBC in exchange for NBC's Cleveland properties, WTAM-AM-FM and WNBK television; Westinghouse also received $3 million in cash compensation. Finally it proposed moving the station to a Region 2 location, settling on Philadelphia. Susan has anchored the news for CBS News Radio in New York and WMAL and XM Satellite Radio in Washington DC. He replaced Ira Melman who did a mostly news show. Lance also advises stations, talent and brands on digital content strategies, programming integrations, and brand extensions. Also did some radio at WTMR. Current afternoon anchor Ian Bush will transition to morning drive as co-anchor with Carol MacKenzie. [7] WEBH was deleted,[8] and the other two stations were merged, with a dual call letter assignment of KYW-KFKX, although the latter call sign would be rarely if ever used after 1930. KYW Newsradio United States employs 49 employees. Formerly on WWDB, early am shift and weekends (1998). Currently the New Director of all of the Clear Channel Radio stations in Washington DC and morning news anchor on Clear Channel's WBIGBig 100 in DC. The effort failed, with WCAU switching to a talk format after a three-year effort. Picture. (Mike Thompson was hired to be Tony's producer Mike stayed in radio and later became PD for WWDB.) Bush joined KYW Newsradio in 2002 and has served as the stations afternoon anchor since 2019. A machine with a long arm that sprays asphalt and fixes potholes within minutes. Previously on WMMR's Morning Zoo with DeBella; Kiss 100 with Mike and Sue; overnight news on the former WFLN FM and more. KYW was assigned to the clear channel frequency of 1020kHz, but the assignment caused two major problems. Updated Feb 10, 2020. (Earl replaced Gil Gross who moved to 9-12) Previously news anchor and weekend classic rock DJ on WMMR. KYW's signal on the new frequency experienced difficulties in covering the entire city of Chicago. Officials say the road will be closed for "an extended period of time.". Tom Robinson "The Nighthawk" -- did the 2 am to 6 am shift on WMMR around '80 or '81. Currently (2006-2007) anchors news on KYW 1060-AM. Formerly of WWDB 96.5-FM, mid days in the 80's for a couple of years. A relay transmitter, KYWA, was set up in late 1928, although it was no longer needed by the spring of 1930. Tobi Schwartz-Cassell Newsperson at WWDB-FM from 1980-1997, and did a brief stint at WPEN-AM in the early 80s. Another one of him at WRTI. John Ziegler WWDB - started 2,1,1999. But development of FM radio was slow and Westinghouse decided to shut down KYW-FM in mid-1954; the equipment was donated to the Delaware Valley Educational Television Corporation and the Philadelphia Board of Education. Building 21 Philadelphia is temporarily shut down. [44], KYW broke from its all-news format on November 3, 2022, to simulcast Game 5 of the 2022 World Series, which involved the Philadelphia Phillies, with WPHT. Mark Daniels (submitted 10/01) WFIL - Station's local talk/news/commentary show for over 5 years. Roberta Gale Formerly of WKXW NJ101.5-FM then left to syndicate. Kid's Corner - Kathy O'Connell WXPN - 88.5 FM - Kids programming. The show was removed from the station sometime around 2004. Joseph Miller, 37, broke down in tears as he told the court that he not only lost his wife but also his best friend. (7/06), Judi Franco WKXW NJ101.5-FM -- Long-time co-host with Dennis Malloy, middays. Chuck Darrow South Jersey Courier Post columnist. Vicki VenturiniNews Anchor for Paul W. Smith & worked with him & John Brown in 1994,1995. Clark on Digital City AOL or AOL keyword = Clark, Jeff Deminski Partnered with Bill Doyle on NJ101.5 afternoons, 1993-1999. Moved to WKRK (Live! Now Ukee Washington is the last man standing because everybody else retired, quit, was fired unexpectedly, or joined FOX 29 instead. Change Your Work, Change Your Wealth, Change Your Life IN REAL TIME. After WCAU worked with Tom (Bigby) at WIP (1990 to 1992) before returning to the west coast. Dennis Malloy WKXW NJ101.5-FM -- Long-time co-host with Judy Franco, middays. KYW-TV, channel 3, is an owned and operated television station of the CBS Television Network, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Voice of the Eagles broadcasts. (6-01) Updated 2003 - Presently working as a producer at Comedy Central's "Crank Yankers" in Hollywood. The first-degree murder charges do not allow for bail, so Jones is being held as he awaits a preliminary hearing scheduled for March 29. Jim Walsh News reporter and fill-in host on WDEL -- email, various stations. Fans are encouraged to hold onto their tickets for the rescheduled date. 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). That being said, here are 25 that we won't ever forget, in no particular order. KYW Newsradio's programming is also available via a simulcast on sister station 103.9 WPHI-FM and the HD2 subchannel of sister station 94.1 WIP-FM.[2]. "Philadelphia circle is complete," and "Nine-year history of that trade in Philadelphia", Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company, North American Regional Broadcasting Agreement, National Museum of American Jewish History, https://hdradio.com/station_guides/widget.php?id=16, "Double Call Letters Are Being Eliminated", "Removal of KYW to Philadelphia Urged by Pratt as Solution to 1020 kc. The Phillies' flagship station, WIP-FM (94.1), could not air the game because of a conflict with the Philadelphia Eagles, who were playing a Thursday Night Football game at the same time.[45]. Michelle Durham will continue in her role as afternoon anchor. updated 7/03 - 96.50-FM & WEEU 830-AM. He was mostly a DJ but a listener who sent this in remembers him interviewing Rock stars like John Lennon. Bill Corsair Popular overnight host on WCAU 1210 AM. Liked to chat it up with Irv Homer in the afternoons. Precipitation from a strong storm system will be light through the afternoon, but evening heavy rain will develop in the evening. Neil Larrimore WWDB 96.5 FM talk radio. Moved to WKRK (Live! She is an Edward R. Murrow and multi-Emmy Award-winning journalist, as well as an active member of and previous National Board Representative of the Asian American Journalists Association. Every job fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect through Tuesday morning for much of the Lehigh Valley and northern New Jersey. (Update by Michele M - September 2002) - Judi had a pretty illustrious career before 101.5. (Links have to be restored, moving files), Go to Broadcast Pioneers for a more extensive list of all radio legends. Michelle Durham will continue in her role as afternoon 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. Pictures of News Anchors and Reporters. KYW (1060 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station licensed to serve Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (4-04), Phil Valentine - Website - Archive Page WLAC 1510-AM Nashville TN. Covered the war in Vietnam for NBC News 69-70. Ralph Collier Hosted culture/interview program "Collier At Large" on the late WFLN-FM (95.7), CompuDudes Personal Computing show that ran in Philly on WHYY until they ended it in October 2001. Left WWDB in spring 2000. Mellany Armstrong Former morning news reporter at WWDB. Photograph from 1994. Lives in Ft. Lauderdale with his 14-year-old son as of (Last Update 10/2003). Worked for a time in the Agriculture Dept. Reports contributed to CBS are also sometimes aired by KYW, a CBS affiliate. Glen Macnow picture 2006 WIP - Glen has been a mid-day host on WIP since 1993. Kirk Dorn Kirk worked at KYW until he moved to WWDB to head up its morning news programming until Nov. 2000. 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. Named by Newsweek magazine as "the most celebrated radio host in New York" in 1979. Dave Uram is an American Reporter reporting morning news on KYW News radio. The Philadelphia school district says asbestos was detected in the West Oak Lane High school after a routine inspection. Anthony Gargano WIP - hosts middays with Glen Macnow since early 2000. KYW-TV - News Operation - News Team - Current On-air Staff Current On-air Staff Anchors Susan Barnett - weeknights at 5, 6, 10 (on WPSG) and 11 p.m. Natasha Brown - weekend evenings Pat Ciarrocchi - Talk Philly co-host Anne Marie Green - Sunday mornings Chris May - weeknights at 5, 6, 10 (on WPSG) and 11 p.m. Read more about this topic: KYW-TV, News Operation, News Team. Kristen Johanson is an American Reporter for KYW News Radio 1060 where she serves the station as a Crime & Justice Reporter. These young chefs had two hours in the kitchen at the Art Institute of Philadelphia to create two dishes from memory. (updated July 2001) As of 2010, Kirk has been the public relations point person - spokesperson - for the Philadelphia Housing Authority for several years. Waking up Philadelphia and the suburbs is an honor and a responsibility I dont take lightly, said Bush. Valerie Morrison Psychic Counselor & Medium. Irv Homer Started at WXUR in the early 70s then WEEZ, WWDB 96.5-FM(1975-2000) then went to WPHT 1210-AM & WBCB 1490-AM / Audio (2 clips) on the Audio Vault Page, several rare pictures coming soon. E-Mail is css1 @ comcast.net. Won Associated Press Award for Best Newscast in PA in 2004, successfully sued CBS, retired now and living in Vegas and Florida. The "sandwich" was added to the fast food chain's menu in 2010 and reappeared in 2014. Publicity photo from WCAU 89-90 (Picture courtesy of Mike Rossi) Frank Rizzo and Harry Gross at WWDB circa 1990 Links: Northeast Times retrospective. Harry Martin was exactly what KYW-Radio needed to bolster its morning ratings in the early '60s. Federal prosecutors tipped their hand at a recent hearing that another shoe would drop, charging Ken Smukler with similar offenses. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. (updated summer 2001) Update Spring 2002. Watch CBS News KYW Newsradio 1060 An Unusual Community Springs Up From Philadelphia's Opioid Epidemic The city's opioid epidemic claimed 1,200 lives to overdoses in 2017, and it's created a new. [24] At the same time, Westinghouse changed the call letters of its new Cleveland station from WTAM to KYW. His misadventures appealed to almost everyone. The often forgotten skill of memorizing was key to victory at the regional spelling bee in West Philadelphia. The hard-throwing Phillies prospect's fastball touched 99 mph in his spring training debut Wednesday. Mary Mason WHAT 1340-AM. Started gardening reports for KWY in 2006. 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. Description. Limited Commercial license, serial #241, call letters KYW, issued November 15, 1921, to the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company in Chicago, for a one year period. [9], On May 15, 1933, after the FRC requested that stations using only one of their assigned call letters drop those that were no longer in regular use, KFKX was eliminated and the station reverted to just KYW.[10]. Ken James Overnights on WWDB during the mid to late 80s - brother of Wynn Moore - favorite line to unresponsive callers."Earth calling Mars!" WZZD, Rich Levin "PC Talk" Website trimmed its BBS, archives and software and now has podcasts and blog. The English language may hold a more disagreeable combination of words than The doctor will see you now. I am willing to concede something to the phrase Have you anything to say before the current is turned on?Robert Benchley (18891945), Comcast Sports Net New England - On-air Staff -, Susan Barnett - weeknights at 5, 6, 10 (on. Nikazy, who serves as midday anchor and hosts KYW's "Reporters Roundup," has been with Now can be heard on WOL Radio in Washington, DC on 1340 AM (1pm-4pm, Monday-Friday), and on XM (added 12/01). Jack Ellery Ex PD at WWDB, ex WIP and WWDB air personality is working on a freelance basis with Metro News in NY. Dick Bolger Formerly on WFPG - 1450-AM in Atlantic City until station change in 2000. The effect of the Trump tax cut has led to some fierce political debate, particularly in states like New Jersey. Senior Chris Ix, student council president at St. Joe's Prep, says the assembly was inspiring. ", Schools to Pay $25,000 in Deal for FM Rights,. Aired for over 6 years on 1210-AM. Update Spring 2002, heard on WIP. Sizemore suffered a brain aneurysm in his home on February 18. 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. He will be sadly missed. Now on air in Detroit? TV Reporter/Media Relations and Public Speaking Consultant Havertown, Pennsylvania, United States 1K followers 500+ connections Join to view profile Fox 29 Philadelphia, WTXF About. The Commission renewed NBC's licenses for WRCV radio and television, on the condition that the 1956 station swap with Westinghouse be reversed. picture (added March 2005). Drivers can also use the New Jersey Turnpike while road closures signs remain. There, he coverers gun violence, major city, and federal court cases, and criminal justice reform in Philadelphia. Bill Campbell WIP 610-AM and KYW 1060-AM Sports, "The Dean", Mary Cantell Metro Traffic, weekends. Visit our, KYW Sets New Anchor Lineup Ahead Of Addition Of FM, From Banned To All-Weekend Stunt, KMLE & WPAW Goes Nonstop Morgan Wallen, Audacy Launches Front Range Country 103.1 Denver, Tino Cochino Radio Joins 106.1 Kiss-FM Dallas, News Center Maine: It was a lightning bolt: Maines WBLM celebrates 50 years of classic rock, Edison Research Releases 2023 Infinite Dial Study. Worked at WWDB-FM 96.5. Westinghouse had been a founding partner of RCA, NBC's original parent company. Entercom had never previously owned a station in its home market. Was on wwdb in the early '80s as a news anchor/director. "Not entirely by choice", says the former talker. Ray Rossi Formerly on WYNY 107 in New York. Jerry and his partner decided not to sell at that time. "As KYW Newsradio broadens its reach on crystal-clear 103.9 FM, we are happy to expand the roles of these outstanding journalists," said David Yadgaroff, SVP/Market Manager, Entercom Philadelphia."Ian, Jay, and Denise bring invaluable experience and insight that will help Philadelphia's most-trusted news team serve our region at this critical time and beyond." It is owned and operated by the network's CBS News and Stations division alongside CW affiliate WPSG (channel 57). Beasley Reece - sports director; weeknights at 6, 10 (on WPSG) and 11 p.m. Lesley Van Arsdall - sports anchor; weekend evenings. His family was told on Monday that they would have to make an "end of life decision" as there was "no further hope" for recovery. Harry Hurley | picture Formerly on WFPG - 1450-AM in Atlantic City. Originally from Australia, she moved back there after WWDB stopped talk programming. Jim Gearhardt WKXW NJ101.5-FM -- Host of the morning news and comment show. Thumbnail picture of Early Bailey from 2000. CLEVELAND, Ohio Cleveland TV stations have boasted their fair share of iconic personalities through the years. The recommended age to start screenings has been lowered to age 45. Several audio clips are on the Phil Valentine Archive Page. 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. Previously on Star 104.5 as morning co-host with Nancy Glass. Former sports reporter at WWDB 96.5-FM from spring 2000 until November 2000 when DB stopped Talk. He was nominated again for Mayor but died before the election of a heart attack on July 16, 1991. A lengthy investigation was launched. Kate Bilo - meteorologist; weeknights at 5 and 6 p.m. Justin Drabick (AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist Seal of Approval) - meteorologist; weekend evenings, Carol Erickson (AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist and NWA Seals of Approval) - meteorologist; weekend mornings; also fill-in, Katie Fehlinger - meteorologist; weekday mornings (4:30-7 on KYW and 7-9 a.m. on WPSG). Co-owner WBCB 1490-AM. Tom Bigby Program Director of WIP 610-AM, previously pulled double duty at PD of WPHT. (Pat is on left) (6-01), Laura Tortella Shadow Traffic reporter for many years until they were absorbed by Metro Traffic. Home FAQ Anchor Birthdays Anchor Surveys GoGoMag.com Links: TVHeads.com As Seen On TV! 2 pm - Michael Wallace. [34] Newscaster Steve Porter read the first newscast, which had been edited by Fred B. Walters, the former Harrisburg bureau chief and eventual Executive Editor. Founded Sports Physical Therapists in 1984 and sold that in 1993. Mayor Kenney says city funding helps make arts more accessible to more people and he'd like to do more. Upon its completion KYW became a sister station to its long-time rival, CBS-owned WGMP (1210 AM, now WPHT). Now resides in New York. Customers who go to the drive-thru restaurant Wednesday can get a free donut with the purchase of any beverage. 4-5 pm Sunday through Friday. New data shows Philadelphia's Driving Equality Law is helping to take more weapons off the streets. It became one of the first radio stations in the country to switch to an all-news radio format. The moves come as morning co-anchor Brandon Brooks retires. Current afternoon anchor Ian Bush will transition to serve as morning co-anchor with Carol MacKenzie. KYW Cleveland/WRCV Philadelphia (19561965). Brooke Daniels NJ101.5 middays and afternoons, 1990-93. Worked with Dom Giordano as a team doing the morning show while the station prepped for its morning news show. Moved over to WBT in Charlotte, NC, August 7, 2006 (7/06). It is one of the oldest radio stations in America, having spent time in Chicago and Cleveland. Lauren Pressley Formerly on NJ-101.5, then Press Broadcasting's G106.3 and WHTG AM out of Monmouth County, NJ.