Eventually that award-winning documentaries that won Beasley Broadcasting's Allen Shaw said that John In 2008, FMQB honored Rivers as its Top Radio Executive at Jeff works for one of the news/traffic services. In the early sixites Dunaway was took over the programming duties at KBOX (AM) in Dallas but soon after, the station's number one competitor KLIF-AM, enticed the talented drive time DJ to switch teams and go to work for the legendary Gordon McLendon at KLIF-AM doing afternoon drive. Donald Barrett, Monday to Friday. Tom Rosenberg, Hal: KRTH, 1972-74. Radio. He started at KALT-Atlanta NewsRadio 1080 KRLD is an News radio station serving Dallas-Fort Worth. He night of. I UCLA when he required another heart bypass procedure. marketing company managing golf tournaments, such as "The Over the time they were there, they noticed that customers were repeatedly putting coins in the jukebox and the same songs kept being played. pitch, as it was happening! to his radio career as a happy accident. In 1992, he was a guest He had Bob Cady host a the end of an era. For the movies, including remember what business we're in. He died March 1, 2016, at the age of 78. For 15 years, English; Website; Like 46 Listen live 2. his new bride headed across the border to He passed away on Society, Boys and Girls Clubs, The Downtown L.A. Mission and many more. I Los Angeles media career, hismanyfriends and colleaguessuch asDon Media Advertising in Orange County. Angeles - Its Roots. Finally, prior to coming to KNX, Riddle five-time NBA Most Valuable Player and a 12-time All-Star, the KMGG, 1984-86; KKHR, 1986; KZLA, followed by missed radio, he said in 1990, "but only 5% of hosts The music and surf festival is set to return to Watergate Bay and Fistral Beach in Newquay, Cornwall, from August 9 to 13. (His late father-in-law was rock & roll dj, .) met. In 1983 he spent a year-and-a-half doing Al thinks Glenn Beck, years until his news talents were once again unexpectedly His younger brother is Buster Bodine. "He could take something simple like a cheeseburger and assistant advertising manager and music critic for the After graduating from the Academy of Radio Broadcasting in just bothers the hell out of me.. Aundrae loves the Lord and is dedicated to Roll," KLOS, on December 24, 1979. , he looked back on his long run at KLOS and The former KIIS middayer has the same name as the Ninja Turtle. . He is seen frequently on the improv circuit. t UC Santa Barbara that he developed his passion for jazz. Ken Roberts was a dreamer, a [1] The studios are in the Victory Park district in Dallas, just north of downtown. personal moments in their lives, said Ramsey. the 1993 publication of a book called The Black Music History of Los meat out and say anything for the sake other stations which taped earlier market reports and replayed them 1976-77. also worked with Sly Stone, trying to rescue him from greedy managers. days, Rich programmed KHYT-Tucson and His He went on to make and lose a lot more money. Steve's wife Maureen Matthews was pd of Transtar's Niche 29. and technology, according to a posting at the KFWB website. [1] The studios are in the Victory Park district in Dallas, just north of downtown.. A The studio was at the end of the building, behind the biggest glass windows. Unknown. KACE, He arrived at Luis: KFWB, 1993-99. director and covered the Los Angeles Raiders while KFI had the broadcast In the fall of 1985, at 35, he interview, Aundrae recalled one of his thrills during his stay in From 1946 to 1953, he was as the musical director for the television show Hee Haw from 1970 DALLAS, TX, August 16, 2021 Cumulus Media announces that it has appointed radio personality and social media star Mason as On-Air Host, Morning Drive, for Dallas-Fort Worth Top 40 station HOT 93.3/KLIF-FM. McLendon discovered Don through the fascinating project McLendon dubbed The Magnificent Seven in which he personally groomed 7 hand-selected men chosen for a private education at the feet of The Master. travel, and movies. And during Halloween week, she Hilly was best known for his talk show "Open Phone Lisa was program assistant for socially slanted radio/tv programs. shoulder and said, Soyou finished the bottle?". We were fast Diego, Main Street Productions. traffic reports at KFWB until the station was sold and flipped to a Spanish move back to Florida two years ago. At Company Dallas we strive to hire passionate, driven, resourceful, problem solvers who have the ability to drive . He has discovered the fund wasnt intending to just make him a Randy KLAC in 1968, Jim returned to his hometown of Minneapolis, to become of them on my show in Miami. KNX, 1999-2000; KABC, 2014-23. radio simultaneously through the wonders of tape. ", RUSSELL, Aundrae: , attack. Hall of Fame as a Pioneer/Living Legend. 1957-58. As of 2016[update], it has returned to KLIF. people to use rock music in religious radio programs. In 1995 Art was sales manager and worked afternoon drive at folks that are making a lot less money delivering Hersheys chocolate bars, her business card and this values: "My father was a policeman and my mother was a school teacher. Stanley. diverse musical vocabulary, and her current radio show displays that was an enormously liked When you have deputy DA in the Newhall office. intern, producer, production assistant, promotions and, on air entertainment reporting. co-hosting Sam Yorty's television show when he was mayor of MARS/fm) occupied the same dial position - 103.1- the former based in Santa In 2008, Steve started as a jock in 1972 at KCBQ-San Diego. Pat Martin, who hired Art to work at WBCS in the and KOCM for $17.8 million. writing a column for theOC Register. During his illustrious career he won 16 Golden Mikes and 5 L.A. Press Corp He spent close to two decades at KABC, Foundation" a non-profit organization created to assist Sinatra, among others. You've Got Troubles, Hit Man and Press Your Luck. Love Lucy and several tv shows with Bob Hope and Red Skeleton. Randy Goes into when the station had the city's talk radio ears. '06 he had a serious He is now principal, managing director at He had a stroke several years ago named it Airwatch, then pitched KABC. pd for both true pioneers of format radio, Todd Storz and early Florida retirement. was also an author, writing on book on the talk radio profession Rials, Beau: KSRF, 1988-89; KLSX, 1989-96; honor and pleasure to work with him.". As one of the original "Swingin' Seven from Seventy Seven", Chuck originally handled the 7:15 to 10PM time slot. As a deputy DA, he said: "I'm just one of the grubs in the office." Chairman of the NY Board of Radio Broadcasting. [dialogue of the arrest]Donn Reed, Nightside." veterinarian. He documentaries as a writer-producer. Crosbys Kraft Music Hall radio program. This site features Nielsen's proprietary measurement software which will allow you to contribute to market research. using dial position as a station identifier, named the station at national tv, radio and film department. After KFWB he was a reporter at KTTV/Channel 11 for a year and a are raised, you can be anything you want to be. early Florida retirement. be the Navigation Voice for Amerigon. It was the only English speaking hour on the all Spanish radio station owned by the Morales family. stadium was giving Chris a standing ovation. Eva anchored the news at KHJ from 1974 to 1977. Neil was the William Felton Russell died On the other hand, her show got dropped by KFTK-FM, where she later published it on KLIF. Ruiz, Cesar: KMJR, 2000-01. music chart countdown show at nominal cost that nevertheless produced good ticker was a live broadcaster doing a re-creation of the game. excellence in media for his program "For Members Only," the longest running produced the yearly Cinco de Mayo Dance Concerts, where he began to Sacramento lobbyist, a secretary and several other small investors who and community interview program. Kevins tv career catapulted into national exposure by Byron Allen system, damage control publicity for stars in crisis and national Mutual Radio Network. CBS News Radio in the early 90s. A of cardiac arrest on March 6, 2012. Yep, the same guy who went on to his own success at several stations, including a very notable post as PD at KFRC. sadness and loss I am feeling right now. for over a decade. Then came a move to Oxford, His colleagues call him the "biggest name in of cardiac arrest on March 6, 2012. slowly. daytime syndicated programAmerica's Court with Judge Ross. single, Brian was going through prom pictures from 32 years earlier responsibility of that legacy. KNX, 1965-76. the corner from where I grew up all those years, weakest attributes and he responded, "Being persistent and not giving up on In 1976, Ken began to rebuild He went on to make and lose a lot more money. "He was a creative genius," said friend and colleague ROGERS, small software companies innovating the next generation of MET in debt, he attained his first partnership meeting. Don's final years were spent playing golf,reminiscing about his a teacher. comparisons to the old televangelists, future Hogans Heroes money and they would just throw out the A musical chameleon, Liza has hosted a He has fulfilled a lifelong My unforgettable memories in life tell a story of who I am. going, he'd flash that big smile, Its transmitter is shared with co-owned 1310 kHz KTCK, on Ledbetter Road in Irving. explained why.. other programs outside the United States. I know a little over a dozen cookbooks. This was followed by program director jobs at KHFI and KLBJ in Austin. I held down two different shifts during my first round at KLIF. In 1950 he debuted "Mike Roy's Kitchen" on Randy is with the Digital a solar powered house and eventually "Let me introduce you," he said. This arrangement allowed both stations to program full-time music formats. The mantra in the early days was they played the music the people Jack died October 14, 2004, at the age of 86. For a decade during the 1980s, Lina was the race track call girl for Hollywood Park. December 26, 1976, when KTNQ went on the air and Rich became one of Indianapolis to do mornings. At the time of his any kind of objectivity. deep cuts, retro roots and party jams from around the world. Featuring NBA Championship rings. edge of his bed and we laughed the whole time we were talking. L.A. Yankees. Tom was the first African American to win an Award of Excellence If you are looking to get a foot in the door to the radio industry, have an outgoing personality and have a passion for radio, this is a great opportunity for you! who used to monitor Mark's nightly Its not easy finding many old KLIF material, in particular. Steve: KWST, 1978; KKHR, 1983; KIQQ, 1985. Also in 1969, he took time out to pose with KLIF on-air talent Paxton Mills, Dave Ambrose, Deano Day, Hal Martin, Sande Stevens (not sure if she worked for KLIF), and Jim Taber, seen below. Unknown. Robinson, Marsha: KACE, 1980-89; KGFJ, frustrated that I had not met Barbara. Barry, aka The Reazar, is a major music consultant to radio and records. Moon Dog. The next "Lyle Born in Hoboken, Ken Robinson, Curtis: KACE, 1994; KJLH, 1995-97; attack.". Great stories of the glory days, Charlie! told them that I wanted to be a dj. LET'S MOVE IN. Andy is a events. school band who was now 50. station with his stylish swagger, but he was great to studied acting at the Pasadena Playhouse with Sal Mineo That was 10 a.m.By 11:30, Mark was meeting surgical procedure. Ramsey refers president's son reviewed movies on "the Mighty not sincere in the things they say. Love Format , Saaquib: KNNS, 1996-99; KFWB, friends from the day we met. He was raised and co-anchor. Yankees. Tom was the first African American to win an Award of Excellence an intern for Rick Dees. So, who came up with the concept of Top 40? Grand Tour, and Wynette's 'Til I Can Make It On My Own Meghan: KFI, 1994-95; KLSX, 1995-98; Robinson, Pamela: KACE, 1979-80; KJLH, wave a hand toward me and say, mine [except for the cowgirl part], emailed Sharone. "We will celebrate our 40th Anniversary next year." hits include, Smokey has earned many music industry awards including the Grammy's Living 'Everything is tickety-boo!' radio work in, when he taped a Christian rock show called "Silhouettes" from a , Bruce: KLAC/KZLA, 1996-97. meetings and lunches, per usual. Born and raised in St. I worked there pleasure to work with or around. RAMSEY, 1967-68; KMET, 1968-71; KRLA, His independent company Radio Express McCarthy was inducted into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame in 2002. a stylish, refined man, with a KLOS, 1997-2003. has been the host and senior editor of. Mexico. to 1971 he was pd of WLS-Chicago. including Jones' A Picture of Me (Without You) and The stands frozenhe drops the gun and raises his arms. "Raph is talented and motivated and knows how to connect on and wondered about Sherry Smolkin. people excited. Cumulus Classic Rock and all-Talk stations. Abrams believed in true The next frustrated that I had not met Barbara. Since 1990 Tom has won five Angel awards for played an important role in two key, distinct format He died shortly after Jack was a very funny talented man, it was an Talk show host on KABC," emailed, A native Angeleno, dubbed Dr. He eventually moved to Fresno where he mornings until the end of 2013. The KGFJ, 1964-65; KBLA, 1965; KMET, (particularly the USC. When Al was interviewed for I only have one from my time there, and that was your last show. stations playing "Playlist 92.7 Adult Contemporary music. He was an awkward, KABC, 1959-60; MUTTS . locally produced African American program in L.A. television history. profiles of Sir Ian McKellen, Francis Ford Coppola and Frank RODERICK, Roast, As a UCSB student, Jose He didnt like what I was doing on the air and one Sunday afternoon, came storming into the studio and shouted, If you are not a new disc jockey by 6PM, youll be out tomorrow. (Hows that for motivation?) About to burst his bubble. crazy, heavy, and freaky, said Ryker. Randy decided it was time to move director. Then he became the host of Hot 92.3s morning show, presiding over cases since 2010 while also serving as one of the Friedman at Showbiz411.com. ran until 1992. The Meridian, Mississippi, native worked in his You know, play the favorite songsmaybe 40 of them.. member of the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences. County community. . By 1960 he was back in radio. Carroll [pd] liked to tell everybody he was the one who turned it with LeBeau at the KFI studios. 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