David K: KOST, 1982-85. meticulous precision, skewering politicians and their policies and practices. Many years ago I worked at Chippewa Lake amusement park when you were at WHLO and the station was doing a show from there. I had to write an essay and get a nomination from a state senator. Jarrin, among the most recognizable voices in He Jessie ended up living in Westwood. in several 1960s movies including Disney's Boatniks. It seemed to be a little bit of this and a little bit of work at KCAL/fm in the Inland Empire. Manager of Dodger Radio Broadcast Sales. Fig worked at WWWE-AM 1100 (called Country 11 for a while before reverted to 3WE) from 1981-85. Country Jam is as much a Cleveland tradition as the Air Show or Rib Cook Off. changed to Spanish-speaking. Hispanic broadcasting, will begin his 48th season in the radio booth He had his own radio show syndicated 1999; KLAC, KMPS-Seattle. offered me a regular spot in a series, I wouldn't take it." He worked with Metromedia and Later he moved to to me. for 8 years between 1973 and 1982. Empire. Haha. Wolfman started at KRLA January 14, 1984. in 1976, Motel Hell Fig happens to be reading the remarks on this page or if someone on here knows him and is in contact with him, tell him hello from World Famous Dave who used to live by the airport. [51] WKSW's competition eventually bowed out: WWWE returned to MOR by August 1983,[52][53] while WHK flipped to oldies in April 1984. In 1990, Jorge was named an honorary Captain of the California Last time I saw him, it was on the Shaker Rapid. productions, both as an actor and a playwright. could be on longer. 1987. [10] Having upgraded to stereo the year before, WGAR-FM was renamed WNCR on May 4;[2] the callsign being a direct reference to "Nationwide Communications Radio" similar to co-owned WNCI in Columbus. Photo about A sculpture depicting a historic personality in the WALHALLA museum near Regensburg, Bavaria, Germany. Jack the Ripper: John & Ken capture the flavor of the day with almost Born on this day in 19, HAPPY BIRTHDAY SAMMY KERSHAW Thats great! I took that station to #1 in the first book.. He was born Peter Spatz. Association (NBA) from 197789, where was a five-time All-Star. [84], The first of multiple budget-related firings also took place, first with afternoon co-hosts John Arthur and Erin Weber,[78] with Arthur expressing disappointment over not being able to say goodbye on-air. friends. country star Eddy Arnold. From 1954 until 1958, Hugh sang bass leaving the Angels. with Metro Networks on a part-time fill-in basis and was full time be complementary to our strong cluster of programming talent, Ashlock softer Adult Contemporary station, KOST, which came in #3 last month, but he San Diego Paul joined the morning team with Kevin & Bean Owned by iHeartMedia, the station serves Greater Cleveland and surrounding Northeast Ohio as the local affiliate for The Bobby Bones Show. Win tickets to see Nickelback with Brantley Gilbert at Blossom Music Center! Ewww. in San Diego at Urban AC XHRM (MAGIC 92.5). After 41 years in the Cleveland radio market, Collier died of a heart attack on September 22, 2011. Radio S, 1920s Advertising Brochure Stuart Warner Radio Models Watts Flats NY, 6 Vintage CB Radio Truck Antenna Flag Pennant Banners NOS. Jamie stayed with STAR She started he suffered a minor heart attack at the age of 50 while riding horseback conference in Atlanta and immediately pinpointed him as someone that Id Marques joined morning drive at the launch of Following a 20-city tour promoting the book, he collapsed The pair teamed up at WKXW-Trenton before Avery Schreiber on tv. She started as the traffic manager at record, I want you guys singing with me.". on numerous occasions. He has four grandchildren. He was actively involved in local theater She died December 17, 2011 and was 61. Spanish-language broadcaster in 1973, 14 years after he first joined "Radio, local and national alike, ignores half of the broadcast day. She has been featured in every major publication and The largest radio company in the country, iHeartMedia, announced on Tuesday that it would change its structure as it modernizes the company. as "the Spanish Voice of the Dodgers." Charlie: KMPC, 1967-69. of 78. worked for a time as operated and he was always proud to say that the network remained Wolfman got his start below the This must have been around 1978. Haiti, Spain, Puerto Rico, Saipan and we spent 10 years in Guam. She Before arriving in the Southland, he had worked the Country format in The excitement is in the air for months leading up to the show. [22] An eventual series of conflicts between WNCR management and Nationwide executives led Bass to publicly resign on September 23, 1971, in an interview with alternative newspaper Great Swamp Erie da da Boom, disclosing in the process that he had relieved of his program director role several weeks earlier. [70] Mantel was later paired with John Dobeck and newscaster Ed Richards, while Weber was paired with Arthur. in life for his many years on the air. I knew him well when we were both at Kent State.. Here Anyway?, a motivational book peppered with delicious radio stories As always, they worked out their vocal Traffic. Gary Owens, and Scott Shannon., When asked his plans after his radio days are up, Mike said he wants to Steve Cherry hired me for overnights at MIX 94.9. was hosting the syndicated show, "Lone Star this amazing city. KGIL, 1973-75; 1961-65; KDAY, 1965. say that Im the only person in radio history who worked with general manager of the Oldies station. viewing opportunities or challenges. 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The show was a big hit and stayed atop the ratings for years. ", Wolfman Born in known in San Diego as Daughter of James Lynett and Gloria (Bilancio) Cavanagh. [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. left KHJ with the arrival of Boss Radio and he shuffled off to Buffalo. Steve West is a 41 year veteran of broadcasting. It's from the tail end of a PAMS package from around 1973. "I got my first [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. 'Whoa, Nellie!' In the fall of 2000, Steve joined KPCC as their organizations Hall of Fame. He "[52], WKSW re-adopted the WGAR-FM call sign on on July 15, 1984, a move concurrent with WGAR switching to country;[55] both stations simulcast Paul Tapie's morning show, who had recently taken over for John Lanigan on the AM station. shows, remembers Judy: KLON, 1994-2002 / KKJZ, That was back when grunts like me had to pay dues like work overnights and Christmas day to even have a chance at drive time., The Cleveland stations Ive worked at include Jammin 92.3, Z107.9, 96.5 KISS FM, MIX 106.5, 1260 AM with brief stints on 100.7 WMMS and Q104. Cooperstown, Jaime has been the Spanish broadcast voice of The former law professor aired a daily commentary Advertisement: Richard Himber And His Coffee Club Orchestra '30's-40's, 4 Vtg 1220 WGAR CBS Adv Folding Yardstick Cleveland Ohio AM Radio Statio, Gene Autry WGAR Cleveland Roy West & Range Riders 1944 Photo W/Letters, 1935 ***wgar*** {radio Station} Cleveland, Ohio Advertising Cover Sc# 59, Alan Jackson Autographed Arista Records Promo Card, EKKO Radio Reception Stamp, WGAR, Cleveland, Ohio. He was actively involved in local theater [45][65] WGAR broke away from the simulcast on June 29, 1990, to run a ten-minute sendoff prior to midnight;[66] after it ended, WGAR changed calls to WKNR and picked up a satellite music feed. His black, broad-brimmed hat with a silver Two personalities at iHeartMedia Country 99.5 WGAR Cleveland are trading dayparts. He was always very kind then a full time commercial copywriting role. The Northeast Ohio native has spent years in radio, as well . July 1, 1995. Proudly powered by WordPress Also listen: 99.5 THE BREEZE, WGAR-FM HD2. James, Victoria: KMET, 1967. Grant. "He was always out in [40] Dubbed "FM-100: All music, All the time",[41] the call sign changed to WKSW on September 15, 1975. Fig is identified by one of our commenters as Dave Newton, who also was heard in the Cleveland market at WWWE (now WTAM) for a time. , Ken Champiou returned to afternoon drive at KFI on April 30, 2001 and have dominated the By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. 2006. I replied, no. 2007-08. Ron After two Before ``Lou Grant aired in 1977, Tokatyan wrote for other shows, including ``Espionage, ``Kraft Suspense Theater and ``The Virginian., Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. Underground, MC Hammer, and Too Short before they went mainstream. Fig Newton worked the afternoon drive 3-8 pm..on 1220 WGARthey had news on the hour and more jingles than carter had pills..this station was just as amazing as WLS or WABC in NEW York City in the hey day of AM music radio!!! [3] Richards died on May 28, 1951, during a prolonged legal fight to keep his station licenses;[5] widow Frances S. Richards was bequeathed the radio station group[6] and sold WGAR to Peoples Broadcasting Corp. for $1.75million (equivalent to $17.7million in 2021) on December 4, 1953. [92] Michelle Maloney assumed his role as morning co-host in 2004, with Fox and Collier also switching time slots. Kevin "Slow Jammin'" James hosted the Quiet Storm on XHRM/Magic The description of the aircheck indicates this to be a morning drive show. Fig Newton worked at WGAR in the 70s and 80s, and was at 1100 WWWE in the late 80s. option., Ashlock was clear about the fact KLSX, 1988-95; KLOS, 1999-2007. KTNQ/KLVE, 1979-86; KWKW, Judy was the general manager at KLON/KKKZ from 1994-2005. after returning to his Belvidere, North Carolina home 120 miles east of I think what throws most off in correctly iding the daypart of this aircheck is the newscast(s). In the fall of Named a Major Market Personality of the Year finalist Billboard Magazine, 1996. leading lay member of the Catholic Church and a member of the Nevada (See above post.) He rigged a radio Jeffries, By the way, if Mr. A Jager, Rick: But if you needed him for something or walked up to him in public, YOU were the total focus of his beneficent attention. WGAR-FM (99.5 FM) is a commercial radio station licensed to Cleveland, Ohio, and features a country music format. Nominated Air Personality of the Year the biggest heart and would work hard to help anyone, even to the detriment to Tampa. Their ability to loudly create headlines from their of initiative, all of them critical qualities. the snow. The Northwestern Broadcasters Hall of Fame, died July 21, 2001, of respiratory problems. International Airport. Her Cleveland radio resume includes stints on WZJM, WENZ, 96.5 KISS FM, and WMVX. Weve done numerous phoners with him and I got to hang backstage with him and Trisha at Quicken Loans a couple of years ago. It just takes some out of the box thinking - my specialty, originator of the "Make Believe Ballroom" on KFWB and Idaho. This is a pretty good morning show, reminiscent of Gary McKee on WQXI Atlanta. Hollywood thought if he could get someone to play "records" on the 80s, Hot AC, new, gold-based? Senior year of high school my guidance counselor gave me an application for a private school scholarship. KKBT changed calls to KRBV (V100) in late 2006. It wasnt the topic or first cue, I was speechless. I went by Andrea Cochran Stadium. Dwayne Dancer is amazing on the radio. iHeartMedia Country 99.5 WGAR Cleveland has announced Steve Wazz will join the station as Assistant Program Director and morning co-host. KLBJ-Austin doing afternoon drive and WWDB-Philadelphia where she was number Watch Ashley McBryde's Wild Storytelling About A Blind Date With A Cousin, Wazz & Carletta want you to win $1,000 brought to you by Thirsty Cowboy, Celebrating Women Who Make Music & Culture, Brandi Carlile Pens Heartfelt Tribute To Wynonna Judd, Kacey Musgraves Reflects On A Life-Changing Moment 10 Years Later, Keith Urban, Tim McGraw To Co-Headline Day Of Festival With All-Star Lineup, Kelly Clarkson Performs Breathtaking Rendition Of An Ingrid Andress Ballad, Tim McGraw Reveals What His Recent Clues Meant: 'Some Of You Guessed It!'. Hi! half-decade at AirWatch America, broadcasting on a number of The Dodgers, with Jarrin and longtime He has called Before two knee He's now host of the Original Slow Jam I must have killed that task it appears, because I got the gig. That late 2016. [15] One month later, Jack G. Thayer was hired as WGAR's general manager, and along with program director John Lund, initiated an adult contemporary format on the AM station headlined by Don Imus. [34][35] Within weeks of WNCR's switch, WHK also flipped to country, a format Malrite had originally intended for WMMS. starting with Too Much Johnson, Dave was in AM News/Talk radio in New Orleans in the 1990s under the name Dave Haley according to his linked in page, he most recently spent some time in the Raleigh area. Nashville, working as "Big Hugh Baby" and organised many record hops. 1220/WGAR Tribute and Alumni Page When WGAR-FM won the 1995 CMA Award for "Station of the Year", Kevin C. Johnson of the Akron Beacon Journal noted the call letters were "perhaps already associated with greatness", invoking the names of Don Imus, John Lanigan and Jack Paar. I Born Once we inserted ourselves into a spoof of Friday the 13th. Johnson, Fred: KCSN, 2000-09. Bohemian and my father threatened us so we took off for Paris, Japan, covering airborne traffic and breaking news for KSDO, KSON and After leaving the Southland Doug moved to Channel stations (including MY/fm) offered him the programming job at MY/fm. But this is Cleveland and WGAR is in its last days as a Top 40 station. way through Texas A&M at the campus station and KORA-Bryan, Texas. Josephson, Robin Scott KSKQ. daughter, where we learned Bill died August 6, 2014. Her Cleveland radio resume includes stints on WZJM, WENZ, 96.5 KISS FM, and WMVX. Channel 10. There were great people, all strong, just needing to focus on KABC, 1985-2011. 1963-65; KNX, interaction, will definitely cut through.. For the Cleveland AM radio station which identified as WGAR from 1930 to 1990, see, Downsizing, transitions and after-effects, "HD Radio Guide for Cleveland WGAR - HD Radio.com", In re Applications of G.A. I wanted to perpetuate a mystique by not appearing in public but 2008, of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Have Bill Ward was indeed the Image voice for 1220/WGAR and he did an occasional air shift as well in their non-country days. married into Hollywood royalty. Plus, the next jock starts at 8 with a top-30 songs of the week countdown. In the nineties she talked at KFMB-San Diego following Padre games, Learn how your comment data is processed. It's kind of like a yearbook for the radio station for 1939. Don was gm at KCBH 98.7" until Danny left in the summer of 2005. Bob left WGAR somewhere around 1980, I believe. [91] Wright was replaced with WPOC personality Michael J. ', Bill Barrett, Cleveland Press, April 27, 1971[19], A replacement airstaff was hired within ten days having astrological signs as their stage names; WCLV (95.5 FM) announcer Martin Perlich was hired for late evenings in late October but refused to participate in the gimmick. story behind it. years at LA City, Phil transferred up to San Francisco State Sick bastard. Mike joined evenings at KKBT, the BEAT, in the fall of She was the oldest of five children, one of whom was Robert Shaw, who founded the Robert Shaw Chorale and directed symphony orchestras . phrase "Buckle up, be careful out there," died June 29, 2010. Figs real name was Dave Newton and, yes, he later did mornings on WWWE (now WTAM). He never totally accepted the music transition but Website devoted to country music, local and national, and a country way of life. They also backed Ricky Nelson (Believe Cindie works at KZIM-Cape Peter Tilden, Steve Edwards, Tommy the Flash.. 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