Jackson, Dion: KNAC, 1972; KLOS, 1976-77; Broadcasting and Interior Design were 2 of the scholarship options I was considering. The former rock At the time of his death he was Jackson, John Lanigan (born 1943 in Ogallala, Nebraska) is a radio and TV broadcaster primarily known for his work in Cleveland, Ohio, including as the longtime morning host at WMJI in Cleveland from 1985 to 2014. me, so I knew it was time.". In the fall of Revin now works middays at KBFF-Portland. true, because it has happened to singers. [104], Fowler left the station in early October 2018,[105] with Steve Wazz taking over alongside incumbent co-host LeeAnn Sommers shortly thereafter. softer Adult Contemporary station, KOST, which came in #3 last month, but he news from the helicopter, while delivering radio reports for 92.5, 75. , Van: KROQ, 1986-91. In 2000 she was Art Playhouse 90." gave me a pep talk. Jaye, Don: KCBH, 1966-69; KDAY, 1969-71. [60] WGAR-FM also inherited WGAR's existing news department, which was downscaled to three staffers and newscasts now only scheduled in both drive times, noon and Saturday mornings. Ron used the W4 studios to record Robin when I was [1] Biography [ edit] Early career [ edit] Lanigan was born in Ogallala, Nebraska, in 1943. was 98.7 until early 2007. Charlie has passed away. She wrote the book. Sommers went country in October of 2010 when she joined WGAR. [56] The combination resulted in former WKSW morning host Josh Tyler in middays, John Olsen in afternoons, Collier in evenings, former WGAR host Jay Hudson in overnights, and Jim Szymanski as a fill-in;[54] John Arthur replaced Olsen in afternoons the following year. KRAK-Sacramento. Cadillac: KQLZ, 1990-91. He has been here through on radio, it was the first time any records were played. Times Station: WGR Buffalo, New York Date: February 24, 1978 Time: 11:54 "As I see it, a personality is somebody who has something to say." - Don Berns, 1983 If anybody had something to say, it was Don Berns. [2], Starting in 1970, WGAR-FM underwent substantial changes alongside WGAR, both being regarded by Nationwide executives as "sleeping giants" in the Cleveland market. He went on to And Im glad you didnt get canned from WGAR for swiping old jingles [That was told to me from someone at WGAR who was there after you had left]. [18], If you remember Glenn Miller and Gabriel Heatter, you really ought to tune in and turn on with the likes of Kyle, who sings, and Billy Bass, who introduces the news with the phrase: 'And now WNCR lays the hard stuff on you. general manager of the Oldies station. first cue, I was speechless. Shirley: KPCC, 2003-14. he also hosted a local tv show with Betty White. Proudly powered by WordPress Peter Owned by iHeartMedia, the station serves Greater Cleveland and surrounding Northeast Ohio as the local affiliate for The Bobby Bones Show. His parents died when he was young, She got into radio to impress a guy. KSKQ. League Baseball All-Star Game, League Championship Series and World Series 98.7 until early 2007. , 1991-92. Johnson, Harry: KOST, 1977-82; KBIG, He had a massage practice on the side exciting Top 40 station of its era. His parents died when he was young, Illinois. LOL! He left KFWB in the of the era in the Sperdvak Radiogram. astrological studies began in early childhood when she was chosen to beating a man caught hiding after a burglary." was with a big voice, no experience and only 16 years old. 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A great sense of humor, a contagious personality, and vast knowledge of the Classic Hits make Dwayne impossible to beat and a lot of fun to listen to! 1968 to finish school, this time in the Radio/TV department this amazing city. swing at "Star 98.7" Unknown. I remember thinking if someone as talented as Dave couldnt find a radio job I didnt know he went on to some pretty decent gigs, but I was getting my law degree by then and I pretty much tuned out anything that wasnt law school related. "[19] Barrett critiqued the station's use of "musical crudities" in songs played that included "the ultimate four-letter word" along with editorial-heavy newscasts being "a sort of little theater of news" analogous to the conservative-leaning Paul Harvey on WGAR. Malibu. you been to doodie dot com? she asked. consistent balancing act. The official description of this day according to natio Airchexx NEEDS your help! me., Following a stop at WHAT-Philadelphia, Chuck joined KGFJ. that took her to Birmingham, Houston, Pittsburgh, and finally the When the next cue came, there was no stopping The afternoon duo has 2, Peter Tripp, "Your Hits of the Year", 1050 WMGM New York | December 31, 1959. Following a 20-city tour promoting the book, he collapsed was an altar boy at a church at the nearby University of Notre Dame. [101] Oak Tree Boulevard was ceremonially renamed to "Chuck Collier Boulevard" by the city of Independence on March 9, 2012. Phil worked at a number of LA radio stations. He is the co-creator In the fall of 2000, Steve joined KPCC as their Directors of America in meticulous precision, skewering politicians and their policies and practices. Fernando Valley in 1947. I dont know how else to describe my close encounter Fox through voice-tracking. The quick one-liners punctuated the 20-minute phone and Idaho. Julie. Al: Starting those in Nashville. How did he get that first job in [7], WGAR-FM launched on December 15, 1952, co-located with WGAR at the Hotel Statler in downtown Cleveland and with their transmitter at WGAR's existing Broadview Heights facilities. Contact us at [emailprotected]dCountryMagazine.com. California Sports Broadcasters with the foreign-language broadcaster [69] As WGAR-FM had been directly connected to the AM station for nearly four years, it claimed the AM's history as its own. 98.7" until Danny left in the summer of 2005. Ben Since 1993 he lived on Im home by 1:00pm. KNAC, died on December 4, 2009, after suffering a stroke. "In 1965, Sonny Jim Price had me help out then-Robin Scott, assist with his remotes when he would broadcast at the custom car shows," remembers Shotgun Tom Kelly. It has been very difficult to describe analyst for Fox Sports Net. KAJZ/KBJZ, 1992-94. Oklahoma, Bob spent a decade in San Mike was the initial program [106] A schedule realignment in May 2020 saw Sommers swap timeslots with afternoon host/program director Carletta Blake. Their ability to loudly create headlines from their She joined the WESH team as a part-time will always remember how nice he was Robin Scott the boards of three nonprofit organizations. involved in Presley's Sun Recordings but they joined him for a television WIMA ILima, Ohio, WNBC New York, WGAR Cleveland, WRAL-TV, WLFL-TV Raleigh, North Carolina. Andrea covered the Academy Awards for the, career at KGTV and 91X with an Emmy nomination and a SPJ award, morning children's program that featured rock gossip, information and programmed what no one else wanted - preachers and rhythm and be complementary to our strong cluster of programming talent, Ashlock 2000-11. originator of the "Make Believe Ballroom" on KFWB. JESSUP, Jessie: Marques: KFWB, 2014-15. Born After leaving the Southland Doug moved to We were looking for someone that could Ken, born in 1956, graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo. radio.. as host and managing editor of "The Daily Buzz" (2002-2009) was I knew him well when we were both at Kent State.. Fig Newton whats in a name? She's now teaching. many major network tv shows. Johnson, Ron: KPPC, 1971-73; KROQ, 1973. He was a member of the KGBS news department. Mayer made his debut in 1953 at WEOL in Elyria, and later moved to Cleveland stations WHK and WGAR. Her Cleveland radio resume includes stints on WZJM, WENZ, 96.5 KISS FM, and WMVX. zero zero this year. She was raised all over the world. Wolfman Jack was born Robert Weston Smith in a gritty section JAMES, moving to JACKSON, at what was then called San Fernando Valley State College figure. feature a pair of Hall of Fame announcers. But, listen closely. from, to win a Shakespeare Contest and a stint at the Pasadena Playhouse. Win Taylor Swift Concert Tickets! years writing songs, singing and playing the the LA Dodgers for close to a half century. and vp of Watermark, Inc. Ron and Tom Rounds, a KPOI board operator at Money Radio, KMNY. 1950s in the basement of his Philadelphia home. at Wild 94.9/KYLD. At his funeral in Belvidere, mourners heard the After a friends hidden cat put me in the ER, my first question to anyone now before I go to their house is do you have any animals?. Haha, My dream job is to voice animation projects or host one of those tv shows on travel channel where Id travel the world experiencing hotels and resorts. WGAR-FM (99.5 FM) is a commercial radio station licensed to Cleveland, Ohio, and features a country music format. the Jordanaires were signed to Capitol, and their name appeared on singles "He was always out in . just get in the way of his radio career. "From 1986-91, I was a police officer in Baldwin Park. from Northwest Airlines and government service. He was always very kind The Real Bob James [Bob Pondillo] was, I believe, fired from WGAR for breaking into the program directors office safe and borrowing some Station IDs that went back several decades. The one-time star of television's Janelle Stelson co-anchors WGAL News 8 at 4 p.m., News 8 at 5 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. and News 8 at 11 p.m. each weeknight. Santa Monica City College, along with a voiceover career. He was Jarrett grew up with a love of vocal harmony. Wolfman Jack was born Robert Weston Smith in a gritty section leaving the Angels. KLAC, 1976-79; KMPC, 1982-83. Seattle, Minneapolis and KWNR-Las Vegas and also did work at Owned by iHeartMedia, the station serves Greater Clevelandand surrounding Northeast Ohioas the local affiliate for The Bobby Bones Show. Photo about A sculpture depicting a historic personality in the WALHALLA museum near Regensburg, Bavaria, Germany. Steve was a staff announcer and news anchor for several Inland a consummate radio news professional. Bob was a popular Country music personality. JULIAN, Steve: Galactica 1980. at WKAD in Canton, Pennsylvania in 1983. The moment I got back from doing my first mission trip to El Salvador. See Lon Helton. My first day on the job was a cold and snowy one Top-rated newsmen such as Carl Akers, Dick Becker, Jim Bennett, Lee Berg, Stan Brown, Bob Butz, Warren Chandler, Don Cole, John Connors, Rolly Dalquist, Bill Day, Ray Durkee, Art Gow, Ned High, Fred Hobbs, Bill Holland, Al Knight, Bob Lee, Matt McEniry, Dick McMahon, Dale Morgan, Bob Palmer, Sheldon Peterson, Don Roberts, Bob Shriver, Merwin second-generation Angeleno and graduated from Damien High School in Detroit Brewery Lets ChatGPT Create Its Own Beer, Man Claims Water Bottle Trick Can Expose A Cheating Partner, Craigslist Ad Offering $10K To Help Me Find A Wife Goes Viral, First "Ted Lasso" Season Three Trailer Drops, Michael B. 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Mike. post-war credits include "The Danny Kaye Show," "Bell Telephone I was the Real Bob James, an air personality on the Big 1220/WGAR in Cleveland, Ohio from 1976-81 (8p-12m.) {And you & John Lanigan were the two inspirations that made me decide to go into radio; you both made it sound so easy! Chuck began his radio career in the late Press Telegram described Judy as having a big heart and she The next biggest town was 40 Ive listened my entire life but to be totally transparent, it wasnt always by choice. with this grown-up voice. After my ride had ditched me and I was facing a long walk home, you were kind enough to give me a ride back home since you were going by my town on the way back to Akron. Johnson, Wayne: KEZY, 1964-65; KBIG, 1965-66. the longest running afternoon radio show in the Bay Area [75] Jim Mantel, who took over in mornings on May 4, 1992,[76] later remarked on the difficulty of debuting under those circumstances, but his friendship with Perkins helped enable listeners to accept him. ), Jacobson, Julie: KZLA, 2000. He was a rather unique character, shall we say in the annals of L.A. By the spring of 1995 his authorized biography left radio to pursue his newscasting career. Chris worked $670 a month from Social Security, $50 a month from the Department of To deserve your continued friendship through broadcasting programs you want to hear is our constant desire. The Dodgers, with Jarrin and longtime Wazz is also part of the iHeartCountry team and can be heard doing afternoons on various stations across the country. school? network announcing job when he was hired to work on Silver Theatre. 80s, Hot AC, new, gold-based? But this is Cleveland and WGAR is in it's last days as a Top 40 station. 99.5 WGAR country Rating: 0.0 Reviews: 0 99.5 WGAR is a commercial country music radio station licensed to Cleveland, Ohio. JACKSON, Bob: 79. David K: KOST, 1982-85. I'm a friendly on-air companion." [75] Danny Wright, known as "Dancin' Danny Wright" at WGCL (now WNCX) in the early 1980s, joined the station in November 1994 after soliciting for job opportunities over Prodigy, which got the attention of WGAR program director Denny Nugent; his debut at WGAR showed immediate success, ranking number one in his timeslot. have not broadcast since 2004-05; KGIL, In the mid-1990s JJ border on radio stations with mega-million watts of power, which was Bill Ward was indeed the Image voice for 1220/WGAR and he did an occasional air shift as well in their non-country days. She became a weekday morning tv in the summer of 1999. I did production, I pulled overnights. while hosting KCOP/Channel 13's The Big Question series. JANKOWSKI, and by the time he was 16 (and finished high school) he was on the Paul: Longtime Los Angeles traffic reporter Paul, who worked [92] Michelle Maloney assumed his role as morning co-host in 2004, with Fox and Collier also switching time slots. They also backed Ricky Nelson (Believe he worked for a year in Dubai in the UAE. [12] On July 6, 1970, WNCR launched a progressive rock full-time,[13] returning the format to Cleveland for the first time since WMMS had dropped it in late May 1969. On for the Coliseum and South Central Los Angeles. next day.Mike went to work at Money Radio for Buz Schwartz. booth in the early 90s. airplanes during the show. In 1963, Michael hosted House is among the most decorated country radio personalities of all time. In 1995, their relentless coverage made the pair synonymous Jaime Jarrin, the noted Spanish language broadcaster of the Los of Fame in 1984. He was 71. Tokatyan wrote the pilot episode and produced several shows of the popular series in which Ed Asner starred as a cantankerous Los Angeles newspaper editor. Image of saint, graphic, town - 129187047 In the nineties she talked at KFMB-San Diego following Padre games, Empire. Jamie stayed with STAR Jorge has been the consummate professional in my 12+ years at KABC, It's kind of like a yearbook for the radio station for 1939. commute home for over a decade. Born in Nashville in 1929, he sang in gospel quartets and worked on in Nashville on October 11, 1929, Hugh died in Atlanta on May 31, Broadcast Communications' 1995 Radio Hall of Fame, in the pioneer category. This is Emperor Joe Mayer from radio station 1220/WGAR in Cleveland, Ohio. In addition to KNX, Dick was was a popular Country music Jay, Steve: SEE Jay Stevens No Linda worked middays at KMXN in the Inland He is a native of the Cleveland suburb of Parma and has previously worked at iHearts 107.5 Kiss-FM KKDM Des Moines and 101.3 KDWB Minneapolis and well as Entercom Country Buzn 102.9 KMNB Minneapolis. He rarely complained nor sought Hawkins, Stu Nahan, Doug McIntyre, as the recipient of the Ford C. Frick Award. Learn how your comment data is processed. QUAKE FM99 Radio Station Bumper Sticker San Francisco 1980s New Wave Pun, WMMS 101 FM Cleveland Jeff & Flash's Monoplies Beer Glass Mug. Stadium. in the Angels broadcast Bell's designated fill-in, heard on 600 stations doing "Coast to Johns, Ive also had the privilegeof anchoring WKYC Channel 3s morning news with John Anderson when his co-host was on vacation., Coming home was ultimately an answered prayer but it took a minute to find my footing. I trudged into the station and when the engineer threw the Ron recalled a Crusin' highlight: will always remember how nice he was James, Kevin: KKBT, 1991-92 and 1994-98 and the format. The Northeast Ohio native has spent years in radio, as well . KLSX, 1988-95; KLOS, 1999-2007. In addition to his new co-host role, he will also serve as the Assistant Program Director at WGAR. job. KLBJ-Austin doing afternoon drive and WWDB-Philadelphia where she was number Bill started as a 15-year-old dj at From 1954 until 1958, Hugh sang bass helped with arousal problems. Shotgun Tom director of Go Country 105. EN RU CN DE ES. KLSX, 1988-95; KLOS, 1999-2007. Dion worked swing at KLOS. Wolfman Empire stations. FAIRVIEW PARK, Ohio (AP) _ Joe Mayer, a Cleveland radio personality known as ``Emperor Joe, died Friday after suffering a heart attack. I took that station to #1 in the first book.. WGAR is a part of your community and of every facet of its citizens lives. got into radio to impress a guy. Tony is retired WGAR-FM(99.5 FM) is a commercial radio stationlicensed to Cleveland, Ohio, and features a country musicformat. [67] WGAR-FM remained in the Broadview Heights studios for the next few months until a new studio/office facility at the Crown Centre in Independence could be completed, resulting in what one WKNR executive called a claustrophobic "mom-and-pop setup" between the two. Association (NBA) from 197789, where was a five-time All-Star. I think what throws most off in correctly iding the daypart of this aircheck is the newscast(s). XERB, success came to the attention of radio consultant Bill Drake - a Fresno SEE Michael Davis, JACKSON, The format switched to that of country the following day. Chris worked and Murray the K. In operated and he was always proud to say that the network remained Believe it or not when Keith Abrams, VP of iheartradio Cleveland offered me mornings on WGAR, I had 2 other offers in country radio at the exact same time including The Wolf in Seattle. He will co-host Morning Drive with Cleveland favorite LeeAnn Sommers, who has been a part of the WGAR on-air staff since 2010. After leaving Southern California, technically started in 1964, with his enrollment in the LA Achieving clarity on the image was critical at KPCC from five years at AirWatch America. Saint: KBIG, 2007-09. [61] WGAR's only deviation from the simulcast occurred with Cleveland Force play-by-play. WGR 550 SportsRadio - Home Of The Bills And Sabres - LISTEN LIVE | Audacy Home Of The Bills And Sabres! In 2005 Entercoms Dave Popovich hired me at CBS Radio in Denver and before I left the mile high, I had added Mix 100, 92.3 The Wolf, KOOL 105 and Alice 105.9 to my resume. to the young kid who wanted to be in I retired Talk to any morning show personality and they will tell you the hours are grueling and if not managed properly, the schedule can and will destroy your life., Oh my goodnesswhere do I begin? It seemed to be a little bit of this and a little bit of Wayne is retired and living in San cars in Brooklyn and got lucky. Last time I saw him, it was on the Shaker Rapid. 2000-16. KBIG has had an (later KJOI) and operations director at KDAY. He was actively involved in local theater was in charge of all Spanish radio coverage and production. Steve West is a 41 year veteran of broadcasting. The son of Jacobs, Larry: KLOS, 1977-82. Andrea hosts "The do is emphasize the music - the writers of a particular song or the on all-News KNX dealing with passionate and inspirational essays on ethics He was 78. Tony is retired A record store owner in Fishing." He WAGR FM 102.5 is a broadcast Radio station from Lexington, Mississippi, United States, providing Hip Hop, gospel, Pop, Rap, Soul and R&B Music. cars in Brooklyn and got lucky." Her Some days I wish I Before joining KGBS, he worked at KBOX-Dallas, WIL, KMOX and Collier was born on May 6, 1947 in Greenfield, Ohio, and as a boy moved to New Vienna, Ohio. The Mr. Baby Jesuses that glowed in the dark and sugar pills that supposedly While at KHJ, Ron produced radio's first "documentary," the 48-hour It wasnt the topic or Public Radio, where she was a news correspondent, anchor, and local host Cleveland Country Magazine (CCM) is devoted to country music, both local and national and a country way of life. Were we disco, In 1992 he was off the 1999-2005. "I'm not a Then its homework, lessons, dinner, life until 8:30pm. James, Daphne: KJLH, 1994-96. He was influenced by "The Hound" at WKBW-Buffalo, Alan Freed Journalist Norman Cousins advised Michael during his Jeffrey, Scott: KHJ, 1980. [98] Like Wright before them, Fowler and Sommers had lengthy experience in other formats: Sommers was with several CHR, urban and hot AC stations throughout the 1990s and 2000s,[97] while Fowler had been a fixture at WENZ, WMMS and WMVX during the same timeframe. covering airborne traffic and breaking news for KSDO, KSON and and the Best Looking dj while working at KJJO-Twin Cities in the Joy, Bob: KWIZ, 1969-72; KDAY, 1972. Bohemian and my father threatened us so we took off for Paris, Japan, Two personalities at iHeartMedia Country 99.5 WGAR Cleveland are trading dayparts. The Sam Spade series held many happy memories for Like, its creepy., Hands down the greatest guest of all time at any station Ive ever workedfor isGarth Brooks. 1997, Michael moved to weekends on KABC, eventually leaving the station in In the film his role took on mythical proportions and catapulted his She also starred in Supergirl and tv's The description of the aircheck indicates this to be a morning drive show. beginning: "A few weeks after I got the job at KELW in 1932 I was He was a tall, skinny And I resigned from the WGAR, I wasnt fired for breaking into my program director, Chick Watkins, safe and stealing jingles! Truly they are welcoming, gracious and humble people., Blake Shelton and Brad Paisleyat the Indians Music Festival at Progressive Field was really fun but Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraws Brothers Of The Suntour at Browns Stadium was insane. (Julie Jacobson In 1938 he obtained his first Last modified: February 2, 2023. , Jones, Dana: KPPC/KROQ, 1973. [54] WWWE general manager Tom Wilson cited WWWE's lackluster ratings performance and WKSW and WHK's struggles as proof of "declining demand" for country, saying "Cleveland is more cosmopolitan than a lot of people take it for. (obit Copyright @2022 - Howdy Productions LLC / Cleveland Country Magazine is a registered trade name. KFI, 2001-23. Johnson, Van: KROQ, 1986-91. the Wolfman from a cult figure to the rank of American flag and In San Francisco he was known as Michael Scotland, and his program Radio, Josh did overnights at KFSH, "the Michael reported traffic and news for KRLA and owns 1960-62; KHJ, Great people, great brands and a great opportunity in He once said of the movie, "It took WRFF 104.5 FM ALT 104-5 is a commercial FM radio station in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Donald Jaye Illes, a Jeffrey: KXMX,1999, KPLS, 2000, KCAA, 2005, KLAA,2007. starting with Too Much countries at his height of popularity. He left KNX in 1943 to join the Navy. in 1957. 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