Since 1998, writer and Editor of the News-Talk-Sports department at AllAccess.com, based in the Los Angeles area. New data shows Philadelphia's Driving Equality Law is helping to take more weapons off the streets. Now on air in Detroit? Ahead of its simulcast on 103.9 FM on November 23, KYW elevates Denise Nakano (pictured) to midday anchor and Jay Scott Smith to afternoon anchor. Hired Frank Rizzo at WCAU and converted Tony Bruno from a sports/news sidekick to the morning host. Currently at KGO in San Francisco.
KYW's weather coverage is changing. Will that help ratings? - Inquirer.com [32] Following nearly a year of appeals by NBC, Westinghouse regained control of WRCV-AM-TV on June 19, 1965, and subsequently restored the KYW call letters to the radio station. Dick Bolger Formerly on WFPG - 1450-AM in Atlantic City until station change in 2000. Did a bit of fill-in on WIP and WGMP while in Philly going to school at Hahnemann University. Vicki VenturiniNews Anchor for Paul W. Smith & worked with him & John Brown in 1994,1995. Covered the war in Vietnam for NBC News 69-70. Pictures of News Anchors and Reporters.
New Line-Up For KYW/Philly - RAMP - Radio and Music Pros Known to people on this website as instrumental in helping with the Faulkner Block Party in June 2000. KYW (1060 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station licensed to serve Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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. Moved to 860-AM on November 13, 2004. "Not entirely by choice", says the former talker. Previously on WPHT and WWDB. I am grateful for this opportunity and Im looking forward to being a part of this new era at KYW Newsradio, said Smith. Entercom announces a revamped weekday lineup for KYW-AM Philadelphia. Had a cult following on WPHT, late-night weekends. May not be reproduced or copied. Photograph from 1994. Services are expected to resume at 12:01 p.m. [18], On March 29, 1941, KYW's clear channel assignment was shifted from 1020 to 1060kHz, its current frequency, as part of a nationwide adjustment of assignments engineered by the North American Regional Broadcasting Agreement (NARBA). AOL Digital City columnist. (added 9/01). KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia will be adding an FM signal on November 23, and on Thursday Entercom announced the station has revamped its lineup of news anchors. Previously on KYW. Wynn Moore Long time host on WWDB since the beginning. Returned to NY to run talk programming for a start-up talk network funded by Sony, then bought and sold his own radio station.
Stories About KYW Newsradio 1060 - CBS Philadelphia Ray Rossi Formerly on WYNY 107 in New York. 4-5 pm Sunday through Friday. Died suddenly of a heart attack in December 2004. Bill Bircher Host of "The Trading Post" show on WCAU 1210 in the late 60s Update - 12/03 by Judge Gerry Kosinski -- He also did a morning stint at WCAU & was best known for his "Tell-a-Phoney" contest where he would give you $ 12.10 if you answered the phone "Hello". Also worked part-time for Greater Media's Talker in Middlesex, WCTC. [13], After broadcasting its last program in Chicago on December 2, 1934, KYW aired its debut Philadelphia program the next day. Gifford serves on boards for the CKNW Kids Fund, Pacific Parkinsons Research Institute, and the Michael J Fox Foundation Patient Council. KYW's unusual history includes its call sign of only three letters, beginning with a K, rare for a station in the Eastern United States. Deceased. Susan Monday hosts Monday on Sunday, Sunday afternoons from 2 to 3 p.m. An in-depth look at the big stories of the week.
Worked at WINS in NY and WTOP in Washington, CBS Radio in NY and more. He has also served as a reporter, news editor, and technology editor, and is the recipient of three Edward R. Murrow awards for his coverage of Villanovas national championship in 2016. 3:30 pm - Michael Wallace and Steve Scott. KYW is a commercial AM radio station licensed to serve Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. morning show at WKYC Studios in Cleveland, Ohio. (Added/Updated - 11/2003 by P.M.S. Also aired once a week the Kids Corner show, WXPN. Ive dedicated the last 16 years of my life to helping tell peoples stories including the last five in Philadelphia and Im happy to be a part of a newsroom that looks and feels like the city of Philadelphia.. Mellany Armstrong Former morning news reporter at WWDB. Some of Art Bell's show clips can be found here. Founded Sports Physical Therapists in 1984 and sold that in 1993. Saturdays on WNWR 1540-AM. Almost immediately after the NBC-Westinghouse trade was finalized, Westinghouse complained to the FCC and the United States Department of Justice that it had been coerced into making the station swap, including a threat by NBC to revoke Westinghouse's NBC-TV affiliations. Bill Campbell WIP 610-AM and KYW 1060-AM Sports, "The Dean", Mary Cantell Metro Traffic, weekends. The bridge and road are being closed to allow open movement and space for a new fender replacement project. 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]. recent picture (2001) promo card from WWDB. 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. After WCAU worked with Tom (Bigby) at WIP (1990 to 1992) before returning to the west coast. ), John DiPrimio Co-founder of Citizens for Common Sense. Voice of the Eagles broadcasts. (Links have to be restored, moving files), Go to Broadcast Pioneers for a more extensive list of all radio legends. Now in real estate in South Florida. Research shows most youth are "extremely worried" about climate change. 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. The Flyers are well out of the playoff race and will be sellers leading into Friday's deadline. Tom Robinson "The Nighthawk" -- did the 2 am to 6 am shift on WMMR around '80 or '81. The price reductions for the life-saving medication come amid criticism that unaffordable insulin may constitute a human rights abuse. Greg Tantum WCAU 1210-AM -- 1988 to 1990 (Program Director). Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.Bible: Hebrew Psalms, 23:4. Update 2003 - after a stint as an anchor with Fox Sports Radio Network, now PD at WBNS (Sports Radio 1460) Columbus, OH. Bill Thomas Former fill-in on WWDB. Picture coming soon.
Bloodbath: More Than a Dozen Eyewitness News Employees Laid Off Steve Nikazy | People Moves | insideradio.com Bernie Herman Picture -- Formerly of WWDB (joined 1980) WCAU and Channel 48, now retired living in Iowa playing with his grandkids. She has been working with the station since January 2015. Has had number 1 rated local talk programs in Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Milwaukee, Kansas City, Tampa-St.Pete and a few others. Local guy.
Kimberly Adams Bio, Age, KYW News, Height, Family - ProfileBios Pat Farnack Former morning news co-host on WWDB (with Gil Gross and then Earl Bailey) when that station was doing Newstalk. Chuck is now on 103.3 ESPN radio in Dallas / Ft. Worth. Philadelphia breaking news from KYW-TV - CBS Philadelphia Watch CBS News News CBS News Philadelphia: Local News, Weather & More Latest Stories National Weather Service confirms tornado. Daryl has one daughter and has lived in Philadelphia most of his life. The transaction separated KYW from its television counterparts, and marked the first time since its establishment 96 years earlier that KYW was no longer owned by a direct descendant of Westinghouse. Chuck Darrow South Jersey Courier Post columnist. Steve Martorano Worked at WPHT with Amy Kaplan (1 pm to 5 pm), at WPHT with Debra Luray and later on by himself in the early morning shift. In addition, a television simulcast of KYW's 5 to 8 a.m. block called KYW Newsradio 1060 This Morning aired on co-owned WPSG (channel 57) in the early 2000s, adapting KYW's "news blocks" to television. Metro's PD, Gordon Deal, was Ellery's newsman at WCTC in New Jersey.
Images - KYW Radio - Cleveland State University Music jock on WYSP until programming shakeup in summer 2001. 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. 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. Clark Deleon Former Inky columnist (page 2 section b) - As of winter 2000, daily columnist for the Metro. Most know for hosting the longest-running and highly rated TV talk show AM Philadelphia (1984-1997). Glitch affects some Nissan Rogues and Rogue Sports; company says no crashes have been reported. Previously WWDB News back to the mid 80's. One of the oldest radio stations. The effect of the Trump tax cut has led to some fierce political debate, particularly in states like New Jersey. KYW Newsradio reporters talk daily with experts and leaders in science, politics, business, and public health -- to make sense of the news and unravel the real reasons why a story matters. Also WWDB..morning news with Paul W. Smith. replacing Imus. Precipitation from a strong storm system will be light through the afternoon, but evening heavy rain will develop in the evening. Thumbnail pic from around 1998 updated 3/02 - Anchoring News and Talk duty at WEEU 830-AM - Weekends music DJ on 95.7. Tom Bigby Program Director of WIP 610-AM, previously pulled double duty at PD of WPHT. There was an increased police presence at multiple school districts in Delaware after threats were made.
List of 49 KYW Newsradio Employees - SignalHire Patterson says he wants to get situated, get a job, and take care of his family. "Radio requires constant relocation and I won't do that anymore." These were the days when some stations would give away $ if you answered your phone with "the phrase that pays." Drivers can also use the New Jersey Turnpike while road closures signs remain. Rich Teplitsky Former executive producer for WWDB. Special thanks to all those that contribute updates and new information. The bridge opened to vehicle traffic later Friday morning after an hours-long closure. He did a live call-in thing overnight. He will be sadly missed. Ian Bush will move from afternoons to mornings to co-anchor alongside Carol MacKenzie. Ira Mellman Worked at WCAU twicealso WFIL..news with George Michael. Publicity photo from WCAU 89-90 (Picture courtesy of Mike Rossi) Frank Rizzo and Harry Gross at WWDB circa 1990 Links: Northeast Times retrospective. Little known fact was that he was part of a group aiming to buy out WFIL from Jerry Lee for another talk station. Peter Cook and Scott Manning. Left to join WDRE Long Island, then worked as PD at KLSX Los Angeles and Ops Manager/weekend host at KLYY (Y-107) Los Angeles as well as consulting for Sabo Media (ongoing) and consulting a sitcom pilot for Comedy Central. Diane Raymond Program Director also hosted mid-days (12:25-2 pm) on 'DB in the late 80s after Mary Mason left. One audio clip in the Audio Vault. Morning News on WOGL(Oldies) on the Don Cannon show. Syndicates, "Do I Look OK?".
KYW Newsradio employees: Engel, Cheung, Kurtz, Johanson [31] RKO General initially contested the FCC's decision, but soon gave up its efforts and bowed out of the competition. 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. This is a developing story. [40][41][42][43], KYW radio ended its longtime partnership with KYW-TV on February 10, 2020, and began broadcasting traffic, news, and weather information from NBC-owned WCAU (channel 10). Soon after he moved to L.A. with his wife. Entercom had never previously owned a station in its home market. late 60's at least. Went to California to be a writer for the "Man Show." The panel's chairman says it's not just idle chatter. She came from New York City doing middays WDBZ 105.1 the Buzz and before that did swing at 95.5 WPLJ New York under the legendary Scott Shannon..just thought you'd like to knowMichele. In November 1920, the Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company established its first broadcasting station, KDKA, located at its plant in East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to promote the sales of its radio receivers. That being said, here are 25 that we won't ever forget, in no particular order. Bob Kelly - weekday mornings (4:30-7 on KYW and 7-9 a.m. on WPSG) and weeknights at 5 and 6 p.m. Nicole Brewer - digital journalist and morning contributor, Dray Clark - weekday morning features reporter, Jericka Duncan - general assignment reporter, Elizabeth Hur - general assignment reporter, Todd Quinones - general assignment reporter, Robin Rieger - general assignment reporter, Diana Rocco - general assignment reporter, Stephanie Stahl - health and science reporter.
Careers & Job Opportunities | Audacy Inc. - External Lance also advises stations, talent and brands on digital content strategies, programming integrations, and brand extensions. On September 21, 1965, shortly after Westinghouse regained control of 1060 AM, the newly revived KYW dropped its NBC radio affiliation. [5] By fall of 1922 the station was operating for twelve hours a day.[6]. [38] The station previously used the HD Radio digital system created by iBiquity beginning in 2007 after an initial testing period.[39]. Shortly after that Dom Q. returned to 'DB weekends. Now working at WTOP in Washington. Show removed near the end of the talk lineup, went south then to L.A. This email address is being protected from spambots. Worked for a time in the Agriculture Dept. Formerly on WWDB, News. John Brown Website (offline) | Parody (archived on the old site) -- Metro Traffic John is remembered as the very popular traffic guy while Phil Valentine was on the air in 96-97. 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. Im excited to work with Carol [MacKenzie, morning co-anchor] and the team to tell our listeners what they need to know so they can get a head start on their day.. John Ziegler WWDB - started 2,1,1999. Jay Scott Smith will move parttime to afternoon anchor, while former WCAU-TV anchor Denise Nakano takes middays. It consistently clocked a late-arriving all-news rival, WCAU-AM, which eventually gave up the format.
KDKA-TV - On-air Staff - Notable Former On-air Staff - LiquiSearch Tony Dow, Jerry Mathers & Jack Hyland (WFIL-TV) Bob Witten, former KYW Newsradio Anchor (WFBG, Altoona) Jane Norman as "Space Girl" (WCAU-TV) Bob Menefee (WCAU Radio) News Anchor David Stanislaw (WPCA-TV, forerunner to WPHL-TV) Johnny Crawford & Rex Morgan (WFIL-TV) WCAU Radio Tour of Monaco (with Princess Grace and Caroline) 1963 Dave Uram is an American Reporter reporting morning news on KYW News radio. (Update by Michele M - September 2002) - Judi had a pretty illustrious career before 101.5. (04), Paul Barsky Y100 and 95.7 then WMMR 93.3-FM then WYSP 94.1-FM (5/06), Earle Bailey Former WWDB morning5-9 am news host with Pat Farnack while that station was doing NewsTalk in 2000.
KYW (AM) - Wikipedia The TSA says local police and bomb technicians are examining the bag and its contents. NJ 101.5, WPHT 1210 AM (10 am to 1 pm), WWDB 96.5, Now on in Dallas Ft. Worth. The change coincided with KYW radio's move from the CBS Broadcast Center (which continues to house KYW-TV) to 2400 Market Street, along with Entercom's other Philadelphia radio stations and its corporate headquarters. At the time, the FCC normally did not allow common ownership of clear channel stations with overlapping nighttime coverage. The Commission renewed NBC's licenses for WRCV radio and television, on the condition that the 1956 station swap with Westinghouse be reversed. In 2003 Hilarie was working at CFUN in Vancouver, Canada. Marty Moss-Coane 91-FM WHYY - Public / Non-commercial radio. Westinghouse had been a founding partner of RCA, NBC's original parent company. Some of Art Bell's show clips can be found here. Now resides in New York. We collected photos of many of these well-known TV journalists and anchors. He was nominated again for Mayor but died before the election of a heart attack on July 16, 1991. Email wallykennedy at aol dot com (added 1/07), Amy Kaplan KYW 1060-AM News -- Worked at WPHT with Steve Martorano in the afternoons. The new format was part of Westinghouse's decision to put all-news formats on its large market AM stations. Frank X. Feller WWDB.1980s? Replaced by Paul W. Smith then hired away by 'CAU. [14] Westinghouse used the studios and sales operations of WCAU.
Ellen Kolodziej - Freelance Reporter/Fox 29 Philadelphia - LinkedIn Dennis Malloy WKXW NJ101.5-FM -- Long-time co-host with Judy Franco, middays. (6-01), Pat Toddy Producer at WWDB in the late 90's.
Relatives of 29 people who gave the gift of life stood up as the names of their loved ones were read. Valerie Morrison Psychic Counselor & Medium. [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.