The future is Larry Bowa as manager (Inquirer, Nov. 9). He also was a host on two cable TV shows. Brief HistoryThe call letters stood for William and Dolly Banks (calls were changed around 1968). Brian can also be heard anchoring ABC News on The ABC Entertainment, General and FM Networks where he has worked since 2001. Ray Rossi Formerly on WYNY 107 in New York. WWDB has died, and a major part of Philadelphia will die with it. Laura Ingraham 6. Now, due to demographic changes and competition for the MTV and VH-1 crowd, 96.5 as we know it will disappear. I remember when Bowa first came to the Phillies. (11/02). Clean and Sober Radio: Addictions on the streets America's Ground Zero Clean and Sober Radio: Roundtable Discussion on the Damages That we Caused in Our Addiction Clean and Sober Radio: Interview With Former Flyers Player Chris Therien Clean and Sober Radio: PA Attorney General Josh Shapiro Mark Daniels (submitted 10/01) WFIL - Station's local talk/news/commentary show for over 5 years. Daryl Gale Daryl Gale, WURD 900 AM talk radio host with Rotan Lee on Friday mornings from 7:00-10:00. 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. Before 'ILM, a freelancer at WDAS in Philly (updated July 2001), Pat Winters Used to do traffic for WWDB, middays (6-01). Not only did he launch the station's very first sports talk show on 610 WIP in 1986, but when the station switched its dial position to 94.1FM in 2011, his was the first show on the air. Liked to chat it up with Irv Homer in the afternoons. 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. ", Bernie McCain Formerly on WWDB 96.5 FM. in D.C. and also wrote speeches. "It may sound odd. . The Banks, who also owned the African American music-and-talk formatted WHAT-AM (1340), were local residents who brought a hands-on approach to their finished product. (6-01), Mike Vagnoni WNWR 1540 AM -- WBCB 1490 AM -- Out on the Town. Left WWDB in spring 2000. The old on-air personalities echoed Begley's "that's radio" view. Special thanks to all those that contribute updates and new information. WWDB-AM Talk 860 - Philly's Talk Radio - LISTEN LIVE | Audacy WWDB AM 860 Is Philadelphia's #1 Talk Radio. Jeff Hurvitzlives and writes in Abington Township. (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. ), Joe Chiodo News reports. AOL Digital City columnist. "He would call and buy the station.". Soon after he moved to L.A. with his wife. It's hard to attract listeners when they don't know you're there. Meanwhile, Dolly Banks has this FM signal, pays the talent next to nothing, whores out all the product with endless commercials, has sales managers that are indicted for the shaky deals, and she and her brother keep all the dough! . at WWDB, mornings. -- picture with an unidentified woman at a WWDB event. "To be anywhere for 45 years is amazing. Morning Zoo host on WMMR in the 80's. 960 The Patriot. Howard Eskin WIP 610-AM -- Previously, TV Sportscaster, WMMR. Brian Carey Anchored morning drive news on WWDB from 1992 to 1994. Rick Jensen Program Director WDEL, doubles as on-air host. 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. 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. The station was then sold to Ragan Henry (a Philly lawyer) for $6,000,000. Our Community with Rev Dr. Manuel Howard and 1st Lady Vanessa Howard, Mondays at 1 Monday Mornings at 8! Radio aircheck. As a frequent caller to the radio station growing up, I must say the station treated all callers with respect. Formerly on WWDB, News. 26 Feb Feb Credited with the following quote - "A conservative is a liberal who was mugged the night before." Plus 100,000 AM/FM radio stations featuring music, news, and local sports talk. . On March 17th 1975 WWDB 96.5-FM flipped to all talk. He flew 15 bombing missions as a pilot. Kirk Dorn Kirk worked at KYW until he moved to WWDB to head up its morning news programming until Nov. 2000. (Added/Updated - 11/2003 by P.M.S. Still heard occasionally on KYW As a freelance reporter for CBS Radio News, she is sometimes called on for live two-way discussions with the on-air talent. This will be the best job, I've ever not had.". Well, let me do the honors. The staff was called to a meeting and told the format was changing, they were all fired. Previously at WWDB. I'm sorry that, though it was true, you lied to the American people about the "affair.". And before that worked freelance on WPEN. (11/02)Updated 1/1/2014: Via his Niece Dianne Morris, Sad to announce that Ken James Moore passed away in his sleep on Dec. 26, 2013. KYW Newsradio. WWDB AM 860 Is Philadelphia's #1 Talk Radio. He was also City Hall Bureau Chief, covering government and politics for more than a decade, for WWDB-FM. Uplifting conversation, Thursday mornings at 7! Post-WWDB, Homer moved his talk show to a small local station, WBCB-AM in Levittown, Pennsylvania. The balance was pure democracy and pure American. FM 101.5 & AM 1400 The Patriot. (last updated 7/01), George Michaels Washington, D.C. television / local NBC station, channel 4. It was all direct business and infomercials. Dave Donahue, who is general manager at country music station WXTU, also owned by Beasley, will now also manage WWDB. Radio shows can be music countdowns, news programs, educational shows . Making Better Financial Decisions for Productive, Positive Economic Change, NOW, Where Business Leaders Meet to Discuss Sales Strategies, Closing Techniques and Client Development. The show was removed from the station sometime around 2004. Program Director/Production Manager at 1440 WNPV, Lansdale-Philadelphia. Instead the . (6-01), Pat Toddy Producer at WWDB in the late 90's. Shows on health, money, gardening, home repair, real estate, religion and politics are found on the schedule. Founded in 1961, Beasley Broadcast Group owns or operates 42 stations (26 FM and 16 AM) in 11 large and midsize markets in the United States. Sean Hannity 4. Dom spent his whole life in radio, ran some stations, hosted the morning show at WWDB for some time and has been in semi-retirement for the last couple of years but did the morning shows on. 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. Tune In To Listen On Your Mobile Device Or Computer 24/7 For FREE On Audacy. ", 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. The feint was so well-planned and designed that commercials announcing the changes had been prepared. 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). Chuck is now on 103.3 ESPN radio in Dallas / Ft. Worth. 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. Did a bit of fill-in on WIP and WGMP while in Philly going to school at Hahnemann University. WHYY reporter Tom MacDonald is a lifelong Philadelphia-area resident who has worked in the region since the mid-1980s. The transmitter is off Foundry Road in East Norriton Township. 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. Weeknights 6p-1a since January 2010.1994-2010: Asst. I also feel deep sympathy toward all the hosts and other station personnel who are now out of work - except general manager Dennis Begley. I'm sorry that your stonewalling greatly increased the cost of your impeachment. I'm sorry that you received oral sex from a 21-year-old subordinate in the Oval Office. Prior to going to 'DB the first time, Dom Q had been at 'CAU for quite a while. Tom Marr WCBM 680-AM, Baltimore. I have no hard feelings. Currently weekend traffic reporter on KYW 1060 AM plus Eagles traffic on WYSP FM. 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. Website is www.paulkircher.com, Valerie Knight Co-anchored the Morning Report on 1450 WILM in Wilmington with Allan Loudell. During his time at WWDB, Homer became a vocal and notable public presence in the resurgent anti-tax movement. On November 6, 2000, Philadelphia's heritage talk station, WWDB, stopped broadcasting talk at 9 am. Let Bloomers help you get ready for every season! ALL that audience (WCAU was beating 'DB 1989-90) comes to WWDB. WWDB's fake plan - part of which was "shared" with some of the hosts - called for Kent Voss to be let go, Jay Sorensen and Hilarie Barsky to take over the abandoned morning news slot, Gil Gross to keep 9 a.m.-noon, Irv Homer to retain noon-3 p.m., Steve Martorano to move from overnight to 3-5 p.m., Susan Bray to get 5-7 p.m., Dr. Jim Corea to retain 7-9 p.m., followed by Frank Rizzo Jr. from 9 p.m.- 1 a.m. Meanwhile, keep in mind how it works today, stations in today's market are selling for 22+ times yearly cash flow - which means if WWDB was sold Now it would go for about 80 million. 'cause the station billed about 10 million and kept about 4 (40%). 1. Apple Podcasts Spotify RSS MP3. Anchored mornings on the old WCAUdid sports talk with Steve Fredericks..and did news with Frank Rizzo. I hope Sid Mark and Sinatra, along with many of the hosts, find new jobs in Philly where I will gladly listen to them. This page is where we index as many local talk radio people as possible and list any related on-site and off-site content such as photos, audio clips, and more. At 9 a.m., after the morning news-talk segment ended, an odd-sounding, rhythmless computerized female voice began counting down numbers from 7,000 to zero. I credit the station with reaching out to me and teaching me news, politics and current events, which eventually led me to a career in politics. This ultimately led to him being labeled by the IRS as a V.T.P., or Violent Tax Protestor, a title he referred to as a dubious honor, given that his "violence" was simply free speech under the 1st Amendment. Tried out talk radio hosting in Alabama with a show called Frankly Speaking--What women talk about when men arent around. Lives in Alabama. Austin DuttonStarted on WBUX then WPHT and WPEN. After stints at several small suburban Philadelphia talk radio stations in the late 1960s and early 1970s, he joined WWDB-FM in Philadelphia, and hosted a talk show on current affairs from 1975 until 2000, when the station changed its format to music. Marc Collazzo & Kae Anderson share the offerings of this vibrant community. WWDB is owned by Beasley, a major broadcasting company. Philadelphia city council. Last rites were just administered this week. Worked at WINS in NY and WTOP in Washington, CBS Radio in NY and more. Schwartz sold WWDB in 1996, during a period of rapid acquisition and consolidation among radio stations. Also WWDB..morning news with Paul W. Smith. Cathy Donnelly Formerly on NJ101.5. Update Spring 2002, heard on WIP. (Pat is on left) (6-01), Laura Tortella Shadow Traffic reporter for many years until they were absorbed by Metro Traffic. Mahalchik and Homer garnered 1,743 popular votes, and zero electoral votes in their unsuccessful election bid.[1]. Interviews with the biggest names from athletes and executives to coaches, authors and media! "That was fun.". I had 25 good years. "As if technology hadn't already disrupted media consumption pre-pandemic," consultant Holland Cooke finds broadcasters gathering in Las Vegas for the first NAB Show in three years "somewhat future-shocked, yet curious and enthused.". Began as a journeyman part-time show producer in 1986, where he worked with just about every 'DB host on the air at that time, including Bernie Herman, Jim Corea, Dom Giordano, Murray Needleman, Yvonne Kaye, and Les Kinsolving. Change in format for Philly station WWDB-FM. The goal of the radio show is to encourage people to use computers and share community service information. Hired Frank Rizzo at WCAU and converted Tony Bruno from a sports/news sidekick to the morning host. Meanwhile, the real talker, WCAU (CBS) blew it because they were not content to have a smaller audience (but more loyal - remember all newsers depend on tonnage during primarily morning drive, not time spent listening). Valerie Morrison Psychic Counselor & Medium. damn!, we're CBS, we should own the dominant brand in spoken word. Jerry and his partner decided not to sell at that time. The station went on the air August 5, 1985 at 6AM. Schedule. WWDB Talk 96.5 Philadelphia - Wynn Moore with Alan Jay - 1979. The Jelinecks (Frank and Mary) Formerly of WWDB, WPEN 950-AM -- Food and Dining. Aired for over 6 years on 1210-AM. He will be sadly missed. Beasley chief operating officer Bruce Beasley told me Beasley had approached Film House, which declined the job because it would conflict with another Philly client. Because the show was taped, he did not take calls. Jeff also worked in syndication for Liberty Broadcasting with a local outlet in WCPJ before moving to California to take a job at KNEW 910AM. Smerconish blames the loss of the talk format on "a succession of owners who paid more and more to buy the station and then felt they had to get blood from a stone to pay the debt service. After her brother died in 1979 Dolly took over as full owner and GM. [2] It became WTEL in 1930. Returned to NY to run talk programming for a start-up talk network funded by Sony, then bought and sold his own radio station. This can establish a solid foundation of radio knowledge that can inform your work once you enter the field. Stu's column confirms the "behind the scenes" story you read here first on November 8th. Philadelphia Focus Bringing Communities Together Sports Austin CulmerFormerly of WWDB, weekend overnight shift. In the early 1970s, WWDB-FM tried an adult contemporary format during some hours, then reverted to jazz full-time, then adopted a talk format in 1975. Joey Reynolds Joey Reynolds was a Philly radio guy. Still in the Philly area. I hope some other Philadelphia station will hire Sid Mark and broadcast his shows. Russ Miller Formerly of WWDB 96.5-FM Real Estate and Your Estate. . Dr. Yvonne Kaye is an international speaker with subjects ranging from Spirit Soaring, Laughter Roaring, to post traumatic stress disorder and bereavement.She is a Storyteller, Addictionist, Thanatologist, Care-sharer,veteran radio talk show host, Interfaith Minister, author, columnist, keynote speaker/trainer for corporations. I have a soft spot for Art. You can also volunteer or find a part-time job at a local radio station. Went to NJ101.5 in early summer of 2002 as part of Carton and Rossi, shown here at right. Maybe you, like me, see the ads as a stylistic imitation (homage, perhaps?) Since 1992, popular Los Angeles talk hosts at KFI (1992-99, 2001-present) and KABC 1999-2000. Moved to WPHT 1210-AM. John McNulty WNWR 1540-AM. Paul Perrello Picture -- Metro Traffic/News. 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. ", WWDB's format shift silenced a brand of democracy-in-action. He served the US Armed Forces as a photojournalist for the Coast Guard in the late seventies and early eighties. Merrill Reese WWDB in the early days. 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. Neal Newman WIP 2000-2004, Assistant PD under Tom Bigby. (Mike Thompson was hired to be Tony's producer Mike stayed in radio and later became PD for WWDB.) (updated summer 2001) Update Spring 2002. "The aim is to get people wondering 'What's going on there?' WWDB is a daytimer radio station. This email address is being protected from spambots. Covered the war in Vietnam for NBC News 69-70. Born in Philadelphia, Homer was an Army Air Force veteran of World War II, flying B-17 Flying Fortress planes out of Italy with the 15th Air Force. (Added/Updated 11/2003 by P.M.S). Shown here at left. Four 'PHT "intro" bumpers are in the Audio Vault. sonicwave 231c non responsive Uncovering hot babes since 1919.. how old is dom giordano. . Philadelphia is the ultimate loser for the loss of such a great radio station. Mark Daniels is a 20+ year vet of Philly, South Jersey, and central PA radio. Mellany Armstrong Former morning news reporter at WWDB. The show was named Best Podcast by RTDNA West Region in 2020 and among the Best of 2018 by Apple Podcasts. WWDB AM Talk 860 Beasley Media Group Contains ads 500+ Downloads Everyone info Install About this app arrow_forward The WWDB AM Talk 860 app is Philadelphia's multicultural radio station!. 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