Local guy. Could only get the OK to put Rush on weekends and un-named corporate types insisted they preview the shows and edit out any content too controversial. Former QVC host. This initial station proved successful, so in 1921 the company developed plans to set up additional stations in major population centers, including WJZ in Newark, New Jersey (now WABC in New York City), and WBZ, originally in Springfield, Massachusetts, and now in Boston. KYW Newsradio Revamps Lineup Ahead of FM Launch | Barrett Media The bridge and road are being closed to allow open movement and space for a new fender replacement project. 5 am - Paul Murnane. Change Your Work, Change Your Wealth, Change Your Life IN REAL TIME. TV Reporter/Media Relations and Public Speaking Consultant Havertown, Pennsylvania, United States 1K followers 500+ connections Join to view profile Fox 29 Philadelphia, WTXF About. Les Kinsolving WCBM 680-AM, Baltimore. Previously reported for WWDB. Reveal contacts of top KYW Newsradio managers and employees. She hopes to inspire little girls to become firefighters. KYW Newsradio is the nation's second all-news station, debuting the ground-breaking format in September of 1965. [20], KYW acquired a television counterpart in late February 1953, when Westinghouse bought WPTZ (channel 3), the nation's third commercial television station and NBC's second television affiliate, from Philco. Westinghouse had been a founding partner of RCA, NBC's original parent company. List of 49 KYW Newsradio Employees - SignalHire (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. After clearing the final regulatory hurdles, the swap went into effect on January 22, 1956. Ahead of its historic simulcast on 103.9 FM on November 23, KYW Newsradio elevates Denise Nakano to midday anchor and Jay Scott Smith to afternoon anchor. He even mentioned it on his show.Art Bell's bumper music Chase by Giorgio Moroder | Art Bell's bumper 'theme song' The Moody Blues, Ride My See-Saw. Peter Cook and Scott Manning. Nikazy, who serves as midday anchor and hosts KYW's "Reporters Roundup," has been with May not be reproduced or copied. 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. Frank X. Feller WWDB.1980s? NEXT WEBINAR! 6 am - Wayne Cabot and Paul Murnane (with CBS World News Roundup at 8-8:08 am) 10 am - Lynda Lopez. The often forgotten skill of memorizing was key to victory at the regional spelling bee in West Philadelphia. Jay Sorenson See "Jay and Hilarie" above - Archived Audio Page with pictures, Allen David Stein Picture - Came on NJ101.5 as overnight host Sunday through Thursday nights starting at 11 pm until 4 am. One audio clip in the Audio Vault. Feel free to submit information for those that are, or were, on the air and those behind the scenes using the contact us page. These were the days when some stations would give away $ if you answered your phone with "the phrase that pays." Replaced by Paul W. Smith then hired away by 'CAU. ), Joe Chiodo News reports. It is one of the oldest continuously operating radio stations in the United States, originating in Chicago before moving to Philadelphia in 1934. Five months earlier the company had converted WINS in New York City from a Top 40 format to all-news. KYW is currently one of three "K" stations in Pennsylvania on the AM band, in addition to KDKA and, "Comparison of New and Old Rate Schedules of NBC. (12/2004), Steve O'Bryan Sports talk on WCAU-AM from 1986-1988, then went to WOGL to do AM drive before being dumped for Don Cannon. Bernie Herman Picture -- Formerly of WWDB (joined 1980) WCAU and Channel 48, now retired living in Iowa playing with his grandkids. KYW-TV (channel 3) is a television station in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, serving as the market's CBS outlet. In 1942, KYW added an FM station at 45.7 megacycles, W57PH. Images - KYW Radio - Cleveland State University Lance Venta is Owner and Publisher of RadioInsight.com. Danielle Wiggins, 3News Anchor & Reporter. More pictures of Rollye are on the Rollye James Archive Page, Jay and Hilarie - Archived Audio of Jay on WNBC with pictures Jay Sorenson and Hilarie Barsky. (Updated 2003)2022:Gifford hosts the podcastWhen Life Gives You Parkinsonswhich details his journey with the disease as a guy in his mid-40s with a family and a career. KYW anchors and reporters were seen on morning television delivering the news. Jay Lamont 20+ (circa 1980) years of opinionated real estate advice on 950 WPEN-AM Picture, also teaches and owns a restaurant in Somer's Point, New Jersey. Most recently at KYW doing news. They rejoined on WWDB in the afternoon until WWDB flipped formats. Currently Director of Communications for Bell Labs at Lucent Technologies in New Jersey. Several audio clips are on the Phil Valentine Archive Page. The effect of the Trump tax cut has led to some fierce political debate, particularly in states like New Jersey. Join Jill on Money LIVE A NEW SUBSCRIPTION WEBINAR SERIES Join CFPs Jill Schlesinger and Mark Talercio (aka the Best Producer in the World) each quarter for an exciting, open mic online video webinar where she'll host special guests and take audience questions. The recommended age to start screenings has been lowered to age 45. Also worked part-time for Greater Media's Talker in Middlesex, WCTC. Update 2003 - after a stint as an anchor with Fox Sports Radio Network, now PD at WBNS (Sports Radio 1460) Columbus, OH. (6/06), Ira Mellman Worked at WCAU twice and WFIL.- news with George Michael. Her website has syndication information and a few pictures. ${paramValue} on Audacy: Listen to Free Radio Online | Music, Sports, News, Podcasts The television station became KYW-TV at this point.[33]. It is a 50,000-watt Class A clear channel station, which permits its nighttime signal to be heard in most of the east central US and into Mexico and Canada. Tom Robinson "The Nighthawk" -- did the 2 am to 6 am shift on WMMR around '80 or '81. This is a developing story. Steve Ross Talk show host at both WWDB & WCAU pulled double duty each Saturday - working 6-10 a.m., then returning at midnight, for yet another go 'round. Glen Macnow picture 2006 WIP - Glen has been a mid-day host on WIP since 1993. People Index - PhillyTalk (L.A.), Larry "Smokey" Gifford | Picture Former morning sports reporter at WWDB. ${paramValue} on Audacy: Listen to Free Radio Online | Music, Sports, News, Podcasts Ira Mellman Worked at WCAU twicealso WFIL..news with George Michael. Hosted a weekly 2-hour talk show on WRTI in the early '90s. 'DB also picked up Harry Gross from 'CAU (and Frank Ford?) John Ziegler WWDB - started 2,1,1999. Previously on WWDB from fall 1996 through all of 1997. Also WWDB..morning news with Paul W. Smith. It broadcasts an all-news radio format and is branded as "KYW Newsradio". Jill on Money Previously long term on KYW Newsradio. Philadelphia radio personality Hy Lit briefly worked at WRCV during the first year of NBC ownership, hosting a local rock-and-roll program and an adult standards show for the NBC network. (At the time WWDB 96.5FM was all talk radio with an AM drive news show) Worked in Washington as an Associated Press correspondent/editor/supervisor/anchor. 3:30 pm - Michael Wallace and Steve Scott. On September 21, 1965, shortly after Westinghouse regained control of 1060 AM, the newly revived KYW dropped its NBC radio affiliation. Photograph from 1994. Covered the war in Vietnam for NBC News 69-70. Now (as of Spring 2001) is at the Internet arm of the Village Voice. The Flyers are well out of the playoff race and will be sellers leading into Friday's deadline. Worked with Frank Rizzo and did fill-in work for Herman, Ford, Marr, Culmer, and Quinn. Philadelphia city council. Passed away the same day his show was to start on WPEN of a heart attack. Russ Miller Formerly of WWDB 96.5-FM Real Estate and Your Estate. Chicago was located in Region 4, while the reallocation provisions had reserved 1020kHz for use in Region 2, a grouping of mid-Atlantic states. With a good radio receiver, its nighttime signal can be heard in much of the Eastern United States and Eastern Canada, however, it restricts its signal towards the Southwest United States to protect XECPAE-AM in Mexico City, which shares Class A status on AM 1060. Mayor Kenney says city funding helps make arts more accessible to more people and he'd like to do more. 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. Maxine Schnall Hosted show on WCAU-AM in the early to mid-1980s, Scoot Formerly of WPHT 1020-AM in the afternoons. He went on to become the President of the 76ers basketball team and then the owner. Jody McDonald WIP 610-AM 1990's - WFAN in New York. KYW Newsradio reshuffles its anchor lineup as it prepares for FM ), John DiPrimio Co-founder of Citizens for Common Sense. ", Bernie McCain Formerly on WWDB 96.5 FM. (Added/Updated 11/2003 by P.M.S. updated 7/03 - 96.50-FM & WEEU 830-AM. Tom Marr WCBM 680-AM, Baltimore. Mellany Armstrong Former morning news reporter at WWDB. -- picture with an unidentified woman at a WWDB event. Starting Monday, the convenience chain is launching its summer hiring campaign. Pinball whizzes were competing for trophies, prizes and a chance to qualify for the Pennsylvania State Championship. 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. Susan has anchored the news for CBS News Radio in New York and WMAL and XM Satellite Radio in Washington DC. Current afternoon anchor Ian Bush will transition to serve as morning co-anchor with Carol MacKenzie. Franny Rizzo Son of the former Mayor. Ray Rossi Formerly on WYNY 107 in New York. Tobi Schwartz-Cassell Newsperson at WWDB-FM from 1980-1997, and did a brief stint at WPEN-AM in the early 80s. Republican candidate for Illinois Senate 1972. Jocko Henderson being. 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. It became one of the first radio stations in the country to switch to an all-news radio format. Siafa Lewis Joins KYW Philadelphia As Anchor - TV News Check It's anyone's guess how strong the station would be today if those un-named corporate types had any vision. He will be sadly missed. Known as "Uncle Bernie," the New York City radio host. Westinghouse now controlled two stations in addition to KYW in the Chicago area: KFKX and WEBH. . he has been working with co-host Anthony Gargano since early 2000. Based on its responsibilities as an NBC-owned outlet, WRCV carried all of NBC's network programming, such as the weekend Monitor magazine-style program. From the birth of rock 'n' roll in the 1950s through just about the end of the 20th Century, Cleveland was a great town for radio. Tom Bigby Program Director of WIP 610-AM, previously pulled double duty at PD of WPHT. Sizemore suffered a brain aneurysm in his home on February 18. And before that worked freelance on WPEN. Kimberly Adams joined NBC as a correspondent and fill-in host for real life, a cutting-edge newsmagazine show. KYW Newsradio 1060 has revamped its on-air lineup as it prepares to begin simulcasting on the FM dial later this month. Went to NJ101.5 in early summer of 2002 as part of Carton and Rossi, shown here at right. Danielle Wiggins anchors the 4:30 a.m. half hour and the Saturday edition of the GO! 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. That being said, here are 25 that we won't ever forget, in no particular order. Soon after he moved to L.A. with his wife. Austin DuttonStarted on WBUX then WPHT and WPEN. In 1923, Westinghouse established a station, KFKX in Hastings, Nebraska, located near the center of the country. KYW Newsradio 1060 has jettisoned the signature teletype sound that accompanied its AM radio broadcasts in Philadelphia for decades. Thumbnail picture of Early Bailey from 2000. (6/06), Barry Levine Formerly on WFPG - 1450-AM in Atlantic City until station change in 2000 picture, Jerry and Joe Long Known as the Sturdy Beggars, a satirist team. Mark Daniels (submitted 10/01) WFIL - Station's local talk/news/commentary show for over 5 years. Heard now on various stations. Current afternoon anchor Ian Bush will transition to serve as morning co-anchor with Carol MacKenzie. morning show at WKYC Studios in Cleveland, Ohio. (11/02). Previously on WPHT and WWDB. Afternoon anchor Ian Bush will move to morning co-anchor, joining Carol. Hurricane Harbor opens for the season on May 20. interest", "The great swap takes place June 19; Westinghouse, NBC return to original properties", "Dry run precedes KFWB's switch to all news", "End Of An Era As Industry Bids Goodbye to CBS Radio", "CBS Sets Radio Division Merger With Entercom", "CBS and Entercom Are Merging Their Radio Stations", "CBS3 introduces new meteorologist as KYW Newsradio switches to NBC10's First Alert weather team", "Delayed World Series bumps Eagles-Texans off Fox 29", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=KYW_(AM)&oldid=1136016294, Randomly assigned by the Department of Commerce, This page was last edited on 28 January 2023, at 06:52.