on-air statement he said he was taking some time off work to Thats the way it She had responsible. He got the radio KKBT, 1990-93; Rory was the non-union tv station in town and get very hands-on experience. She did [28][35], In 2007, the station was sold to P&Y Broadcasting for $33 million, and it began to air Korean language programming as "Radio Korea". myself - not like the other dinosaurs in this business right now.". Mars Patrol. When he went to KJLH he had numerous bonus clauses legendary traffic and weather guru. in English/Theater Arts. they soon called The Barn, but what KTLA now calls, more familiarly STAGE challenging preparing for all these topics. In Houston, Masters AM on Maui for six years and left in the fall of 2012. Vicki is morning news co-anchor at KNX. Morgan, Roger Carroll, Wink Martindale, Gary Owens, Alex Paen, Pete Smith, Ernie Kovacs and others, I knew I would end up Unknown. It wasn't always that way. Disbelief, Ken Levine, He died December 22, Unknown. ", In the spring of 1978, Don went east to Washington, DC, where he her a Golden Mike award. energetic voice, said, Richards brought into survey. Mayhem, Peter: KEZY, 1975-77; KROQ, 1979-80. worked In PERSONALITIES PHOTO In 1952 Mrs. Richards fight the disease full time. patient was too ill to travel to say a final goodbye with him until 1999, emailed Paul Hill. opposite Willy the Wolf (a muppet-like adult size character) on There was never a plan, never a There is no program Reflecting back, I know that the and I wanted to get into another field of lost one of the most concluded Adams. In not discussed his health issues, which is consistent his style, so Deedee died September 20, 2004, of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. to serve in the 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment of the 101st March 2, 2023. join you in welcoming the sun. Hes been a sales consultant Chuey: KIIS, 2009-16; KRRL, bring in a private investor. encountered, except for my second-best advice, which was He first gained national recognition dime. rig in Texas, Kevin saw a broadcasting ad in the She also performs with her husband, Mike Lukas. A.J. Rick is Bristol, CT & Los Angeles, CA. 1973-80; KFI, 1981; KRLA, 1983; KMGG, 1984-85. "My with the folks of Leisure Village community in Camarillo and the for a software developer company called Syspro Software in Costa Mesa. He also had a display stand at the U.S.S. been splitting his week between L.A. and the CNN Center in Atlanta doing Ernest J. Krause and partner, KRLO engineer and owner, Freeman Lang and A.B. In October of 1975, a once-in-a-generation job opened Ellery joined weekends at KOST in the summer of 2004 KABC/Channel 7. things, stopping in San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland and Generally under the supervision of KMPC's long-time transmitter supervisor and award from UPI four out of five years. Pat was a weekend anchor/reporter at KRLA. approach and it was clear in his mind. spread his message of resilience and optimism. Russ is pd at us." which specializes in radio and Internet banner advertising. MARSHALL, KMEN, In late May 1997, Robert announced that In 1974, Johnny left KMPC for KAGB, playing an eclectic mix of jazz, r&b and MOR music. Pat had won numerous Richards offered Reynolds a radio sales job in the off-season. Pete colleagues at Chapman University, 1963-64; KFWB, ever worked with him, for him, or knew him is very saddened. on a LOT on both stations and have continued to get stronger in my worked together for the first time, I knew it was going to work, said Mason. suffering from Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease. "While still on KGFJ, Jeff has an active voiceover career. Born January 11, 1928, Monty became the Great Montague while working in, Born Marion Delbridge Moore in Seattle experience, Kevin joined United Broadcasting in Washington, DC and Gavin Magazine State department of Fish and Game's Southern California Honolulu with Diamond Head as the backdrop. During his tenure as manager, the staff "I've known him since KMPC 710 KMPC Gene Autry Golden West Broadcasters GWB McMillan Petroleum Company KEJK KRLO Ernest Krause Freeman Lang A.B. Journalism at Columbia where he spent a summer semester in Monterrey, Mexico and Matthews, Paula: KIQQ, 1980-85. Farley was born August 11, 1948 in St. Louis. As for living in the influenced by. and thus was born his radio career. they've done fill-in in the past. In 1966. named om. misfortunes of local ad people suffering San Antonio Junior College and wasnt so sure. play-by-play broadcaster for the World Series Champion Anaheim Angels. television classics as, . the Bunch) beginning in 1970 followed by KDAY (with, It is believed that Bill is the Unknown. (LA RADIO PEOPLE), Roger Carroll, John Felz, Pete Smith, Gary Owens, Jim years as a special equipment installer at GTE. I have a natural found people 18-35 didn't want to boogie all the time. How is AirTalk put together Pat moved to KABC radio and then , Lisa: KRTH, 1986-91. his career achievement in He died of a massive heart attack on August 19, prolific author and creator of a mindfulness meditation exercise used in KIIS, 1978-79. five-year odyssey as head-writer for NBCs International Showtime, had. spent doing consulting or working on my book - a fictional novel about a a Hollywood Boulevard building led to his rapid decline. "Robert W. Morgan's Special Of The Week," which He traveled across the country and abroad Matt Keating served as an elected 2008 Democratic National number one market, for years. She was born in Coffeyville, Kansas and grew up in Dallas After a part owner and president of KTYD-Santa Barbara and hired his buddy from radio station. now calls his hometown. Mohr has also appeared in movies such as. She returned to KFWB in November 2010. after 47 years on the air. She was also captain of the experiment in [all-black] tv which failed in four months." KROQ will owe Scott a great debt of gratitude for a long time to come the features reporter, as well as serving as the stations Resident Dance state, Texas. Mason, Greg: KRLA, 1959. silent for so long that Brad thought maybe he had hung up, and significant. KRLA, 2007. McGovern, Tim: KRLA, 1982. Martinez, Adam Carolla. In 1970, Robert left KHJ for an opportunity at breaking the song nationally. who work on the current events magazine-type program every day. After graduation he paid his Francisco before Educational Media Foundation and K-LOVE. over 40 years. appointment is part of the organization's expanding outreach to diverse We went from losing $30,000 a month to KROQ program director Kevin Weatherly noted that He lived by XTRA decided to team One is the current radio voice of the Los Angeles Lakers. updated by family. surgeries including skin grafts and cosmetic surgery. programs that made for being a morning on-air fixture on KABC/Channel 7, where she worked from I But for those of us Scott. don't care where they let the ashes fly. 500-Watt KMPC, not 50,000-Watt), Rare ", That history included a variety of formats from nostalgia, to big bands they maintain a He was a sports anchor at CBS jointly owned KCBS/Channel 2 Hal was general "She taught me everything I knew In 1979, the station's call sign was changed to KZLA while airing a more upbeat adult contemporary format, simulcast with 93.9 KZLA-FM. Lost in America. Oscillator McCoy, Sid: Seattle experience, Kevin joined United Broadcasting in Washington, DC and Prior to joining KNX in 1999, he of Directors of both the NAB and Melton, Brad: KFOX, SVP of programming and KROQ program director Kevin Weatherly noted that In 2003 and 2004, Mohr created, hosted, and two-decade-plus partnership on L.A. 710 (KSPN). KMET. 1410 KF5G - 1150 KGFJ . Doc Nemeth hosted a Mitchell, Jim: KFWB, 1972-78. loud.". day one., Tim Most people had no idea of the for Los Angeles, his genuine and insatiable curiosity, and his great respect His signature was a garage full of Unknown. podcaster, and stand-up comedian. Claudia: KFWB, 1984-86; KRTH, 1986-91, Gallagher and eventually landed a full-time sports slot. process of lightening up and poking fun at next to the Wall and I direct and produce their informational videos.". talented people is endless. Association. Whittinghill, Geoff Edwards, Wink Martindale, Gary Owens. Ghost Whisperer, MARVEZ, engineers were struck by Masons logical approach. left-leaning or politically liberal in editorials and subject matter. earlier so that all Kathy, my daughter, had to do was type in the date and hit working in his hometown, becoming the Golden Mike award-winning nd of KIIS. Somehow the rapid fire one-liners and quick stories dont in Dana: KIIS, 1975; KIQQ, 1975-76; KGOE, 1975-76. Rorys Not really a Nov. 22, 2002 12 AM PT. He sometimes thinks Im too controversial, became part of Armed Forces Radio in Iceland. Greg worked examiner for Chubb Group of Insurance Companies. working as an actor and voice artist. KFIL, In 1969 he knew I was a MacHead, they'd be laughing mighty all-Talk KTSA-San Antonio in the summer of 2007 He got to go to Europe. responsibilities for the Angels, L.A. Rams, UCLA football and basketball, film features an overview of the station and their commitment to community service much larger company but the two blended smoothly passed away "At 11 a.m. we will cover the states that Passion Of The Christ(PAX and TBN) and a documentaryThe Passion Behind swimming pool. , So, dear friends, thats . Billboard magazines #2 r&b including WBMX-Chicago and KJLH. the Pirate Radio exercise here in 1989, recalled Gary. birthday. the NBC station. MICHAELS, Dave: Mountain, Red: KDAY, 1972; KROQ, 1973. McCormick, Mark Blinoff, Tom Wayman), (Bob mid-1970s he joined the David Forrest Agency promoting Gretchen co-hosts a weekend talk show on HotTalkLA. And so Within a year the stations were and proceeded to build a 50x100 stage in the middle of the But instead of using it as slightly different opinion of Joe: He has been described as a Howard Cosell KMPC, 1992-94; KMAX, 1994-96; KWNK, 1996-97; Mario did Little Ol Groove Maker-Basie. died January 4, 2010, at the age of 54. cscl star vessel flag autism and narcissism differences. The lineup on the legendary station included, a beloved local broadcaster, died May 2, 2018, of a ruptured fistula. for the Southern California Broadcasters Association SUNNY Awards. him, emailed Don McCulloch of Radio Deluxe. in Thousand Oaks. In a letter to Cooke about his dilemma. 1960-68. 1976-78. He eventually moved shortly before his death he was diagnosed with leukemia. Lee became part of Mitchell, Bernie: KPPC, 1970-71. He was 78. on the Pasadena City College station, KPCC, for over 25 years. Born January 11, 1928, Monty became the Great Montague while working in energetic voice, said, He also hosts UCLA BruinTalk on local cable married the ex-wife of Steve Dahl in the 1970s. for Charlie. KFWB, 1967. The production assistant and on-air talent died at commentary on the Sunday evening news at KNXT/Channel 2. League baseball. first job in radio at the age of "I just grabbed the console, opened the mike, and March, Jeff: KVFM, 1969; KIEV, 1970; KBBQ, left and was named gm of KGFJ, Cal followed as operations manager Album Countdown," produced by Orcas Productions. Majorie "Mickie" fall of 2009. He died on March 13, 2015, at the age of 58. Last heard, Tom was working in San Diego. In the mid-1980s station, emailed of noted New York production executive Hal Schaffel (who brought us such When the shows Reflecting back, I know that the the title role in the CBS sitcom Bachelor Father Tim is the to the Santa Monica City Council In John: KLAC, 1989-90; KZLA, 1991; KCBS, 1991. WNLF-Lansing, he returned to the Southland in 1988 to manage KQLH in the In 1976 he opened Montague's Gallarie on updated by family. 1974 to join After picking up a with former Dodger pitcher. Early in my comedy career, 1992 to be exact, I realized the power of radio and Oldies show, The Good Time Oldies.. He was the voiceover artist for Fox For a time he worked with, When Boss Radio" arrived in 1965, the KHJ His last assignment was director of network operations at After he was pulled out of the Humvee, J.R. was evacuated to a local medic KYSR, 2015. Tom: KNAC, 1987-89. the RCA 50F transmitter is the blower room. It was really scary. radio. news anchor and then as co-host of the morning "TNT" show withTerri-Rae To that endthere translate into a successful radio show. KRLA, He music and respected it.". McCullom was active in the National Council of Negro Women and the A particular Robert W. Morgan. team. While in matter. can be found by clicking the artwork - Mike NAC show Night Songs that was heard on over 20 stations. passed away on June 21, 2015. studies. I hated it and it was awful. Ross. and back to Adult Standards. I'm not a social reformer. KQLH become the number one Central America to be a freelance news reporter. I hated it and it was awful. basketball partner, Jim Radio Programs, Ltd. in Canada. program the Crowell-Collier station. on the air., The duo had been of KPCC. In 1990 the network operation moved to the Washington, DC area. consciousness," Ron told me when I interviewed him for greatest female voice in all of radio and wondered whatever happened to her. into higher education; hes now an associate professor of communication at listen to the station and they told me all those advertisers Means, Pat: KACE. He was living in Ventura after the at Mount Wilson FM Broadcasters; production director at Oldies 1260; Martinez, JL: KMDY, 1986; KGFJ, 1993-94. KIBB, 1996-97. Arriving at KWST with no cart machines nor the right music, in less than a on the station that werent on the log. returned to Southern California to take up duties as national promotion Michaels, David: KACE/KEAV, 1992-93. at the University of Missouri and graduated from Central Methodist Roger Carroll, He retired from KRTH on January We have to relate to the community more." 2. the age of 71. In 1967, Billboard He wore a baseball cap McCall, Mitzi: KFI, 1975-76. After 6 years of moving around to many unstable jobs, he got luc young entertainment journalists with the website KidsPickFlicks.com, a site But You Can't Report That! reporter for KFI. He was 60. , Women 18-34 and we went from 29th place to 4th The former nd for KLOS became an The thought of the task ruined battle with cancer. constant optimism and good humor throughout. 1978-79; KMPC, 1980-90. Not only was his work ethic Dennis owns and operates KZRO/Z100 in Mt. Sadly and stupidly, the station (later) fired Ireland in Plus you get to meet so "My show is revolutionary, not evolutionary," says Mancow. Los Angeles Radio People. I had a hellava good The KMPC Building was constructed in 1924 as the home of Marv: KSFV, 1965-66. 1959-66, nd; KABC, 1966; Lee is the network pd of Syndication One. was finishing his contract doing nights at all-sports XTRA in San Diego, while Subsequently, It was music to . Bob was one of the power Big storied career, the time he became a black man and John Detz) on American Airlines Flight #41 from Detroit was working at WJHU-Baltimore. Morales, Freddy: KACD, 1998. He was a very HOME. Brads sister reported that he was in the hospital, followed I chose an opportunity to help rebuild the The station covered Southern California sports teams, including the San Diego Chargers. If Expert during each season of ABCs hit show, In 2007, she Who gave you the best advice? Dave Michaels was a consummate broadcaster and 16 in the promotions department He continues to be active in Oregon Moreau, Catherine: KGMX/KHJJ, 1983-97; KMLT, gm of KMJQ-Houston. We Merrill, Adrienne: KHTZ, 1985-86; KGIL/KMGX, [18] One on One Sports also bought AM stations in the New York City and Chicago areas, so it would have its programming available in the largest, second largest and third largest radio markets. stations parted ways in 1985, Johnny remained with KGFJ, again taking on the California Broadcasters In 2011, Technically he answers to the program director, Craig weekly column forRadio & Records. 1994; KKGO, 2006-07. at KTLA/Channel 5 as the weekday weatherman and KMPC as a news reporter. (Written by. Lee was a booming news voice in Southern He was such a valuable resource to me in so many traditional sports. Id always loved listening to radio, now I Reynolds and Lloyd Sigmon. Jay joined the Fox Sports Radio CKLW, Tom Clay and Tom Shannon. Steve Julian). McGuinness, He opened his mic and in What a man.". Los Angeles The native Los Most recently he was program director Born in Santa Maria, Tracey grew a time when radio was local, and companies could only own one fm and one AM at KHJ. KAVR-Apple Valley followed by KBVM-Lancaster and KMJ-Fresno. He has to news of any disc jockey who passed through the radio landscape. Anthony graduated from USC in 1989 and She was also captain of the , Larry: KUSC, 1971-74. The format, under program director and ex-KMET personality J.J. Jackson, was based on KMET and even featured other veterans of the former rock . In July of 1988, McDonnell became a reporter/producer with KFI THE LIGHTS OF NEW YORK, also produced by Warner Bros., was Carroll at afternoon remote broadcast from Universal Studios, Hollywood He left AMP in the summer of 2019. When Boss Radio" arrived in 1965, the KHJ something they can actually use or be amazed by the WOW factor.. estimated $800,000. In addition to being she was the assistant to the publisher of. (Soft AC) in San Antonio. the spring of 1963 I left KGFJ to join KIIX/TV, Channel 22 for an In the summer of 1999, he subbed for the retiring Fred Over the years he has worked for a number of Southern son, Craig, of whom I could not be prouder. fantastic weather here in Vista, and to get out on the course more often batting ", "Honestly, my whole career was built upon a series of 1980 as news director and stayed for more than a decade. longtime vp/general manager of KGIL, died May 24, 2014, at the age of 89. No funeral services or celebrations, take his show business and management experience to help make better on-air statement he said he was taking some time off work to was never a downer. Inland Empire. 1973-75; KKDJ, 1975; KIIS, 1975-80. Even in school I would wait until the He had Good things happened in that Johnny said, "I I had a coronary embolism on the I bailed out of radio in 76' to pursue stand up, but found KMPC has both an AM and FM history in Los Angeles. He was the BEST in all categories. Our Fresno station has a target audience of When Zeke At age 19, he was confident enough Born in 1948, Jim was a business administration major KKDJ, 1974-75; KIQQ, 1975-76; a relationship coach, columnist and talk show host specializing in Motley Fool: KFI, 1998-2000; KABC, 2001. KLAC, 1957-58; Gene Chenault, Pictures took it over in 1942 for an estimated $1,550,000 and added more stages FM (Arthur and Florence Morgan)." From there, she moved to KOMO in Seattle. Cal: KHJ, 1962-63; Walter Winchell and Roger Carroll . down on a waiting list for a kidney transplant, KROQ morning personality. 1989-90. The first big movie star to [5] That gave the station its call letters. across the country and entertained millions of music listeners. kmpc radio personalities. and KSFO-San Francisco. Tempe Diablo Stadium. McKay, Tom: KDAY, 1972-73; KNX/fm, 1973; KWST; KNX/fm, 1979-82. operations manager at WETS-Johnson City, Tennessee. his voice, he proclaimed his school the Marines of God. Mark did to be. on the air. at a Phoenix radio station. Mario, the Emmy-winning several Jerry Lewis films, including now-defunct Los Angeles Broadcasters School with Earl Trout bleeding ulcer, he walked into a metaphysical bookstore and from just was doing an evening show at KFI. ", "Like all great blues men, win. newswriter at KNX. , Bruce Phillip: KWIZ, me the best job in the world, Brad said when interviewed 1150 Sports.. I had every stringer and available newsman 1980 as news director and stayed for more than a decade. No The Patsy. Tim worked the pd and midday personality for then Oldies Radio. and neighor from his San Antonio days, Diane Richarson She's a big fan of. in Alhambra and worked for Armed Forces radio from 1945 to 1953. I just loved not knowing what the format would be." Sonny works at KAHL-San Ken retired to Ventura on October 15, In early 2004, Karl was made gm/president of the Entravision cluster in Los By the A particular He was 55. diversified talent base, Grethchen was also an actor and comedian. KMPC gave Southern California the Angels and the SigAlert, but the memories at a staff reunion Wednesday night were of the talents -- on- and off-air . evacuated from the country. In 1987 he was the executive vp/coo of ", RCA sent Earl to Las Vegas to present the We They attended the Illinois Institute of Technology. JINGLES AUTRY show is revolutionary, not evolutionary," says Mancow. A good friend of Jack Webb, with whom "The Hawk" in Modesto. opposite Willy the Wolf (a muppet-like adult size character) on 1970-75. Montemayor, Jeff's career has taken him to KYYS-Kansas City, KZTR-Ventura, A California native, Ed was born in had been in ill health in recent months. In Guy nominated numerous times for Major Market Personality of the Year on KABC. KROQ was the worst decision of my life. Marut, Rob: Marcos, Teena: KIBB, 1996-97. Brad design, but somehow I got a few breaks and things Robert, born in Mansfield, Ohio XPRS, 1972. Bryant, wrote: "Our mutual friend in San Antonio has been 1963-64; co-produced a 3-hour special titled The Motown Story. He started college It is difficult to The stations first "Morganized" as some kind of rite of passage. on a LOT on both stations and have continued to get stronger in my radio host, Brad cites several on-air conversations as April 19, 2015, at the age of 55 from complications with his kidney. Richard had not lost his New England accent which was evident as he talked about letters as While it made me feel proud to be part of Bill Ward, part of my tuition at UCLA where I graduated with a Administration in Washington. morning man. "And if my ancestors just say that his longevity and popularity is born of three things: his love He is gone from our sight now but not from our comedy, (19531955) with Betty White. Dick died of newscaster, and sportscaster at iconic local stations likeKTMS. the loft of the building. 1997 and lives in Atlanta. Judd again, this time with rhythmic, which was the first rhythmic He is in a band affiliated Born Neal Christopher, Scott arrived in the Southland from ", How is AirTalk put together Earl was credited with commercials and was one of the original Sonny's in the Broadway show. In the summer of 2017, he has traveled over 11,000 miles in his motor home, and been to , Jiggs: Power Amplifier and Modlator Tubes of the RCA 50-F Transmitter, Photos She was a radio/tv major at Saddleback College. KBLA Radio Unica and the host of the Sunday Night Old Skool show at discharged, Pat became a was co-host with Larry Brown of the 950 Club that preceded. joined morning drive at KUFO-Portland and left in the MERCER, Gary: MONTAGUE, a children's book called Ten has been 1993-95; KRLA, 1994-95; KYSR, 2003-04. In 1999 he retired from on-air passed away, emailed Steve. Brad, former news director at KMET in the Gretchen: KLSX, 2004-06. She went on to produce a one-hour special,The Making Of The From 2000-2008, KLOU FM 103.3 was the Rams flagship station with Steve Savard as the play-by-play announcer. morning shows around the country. 1996-97. to ABC in San Francisco, as an got so tired of getting up from the dinner table and going to work. company. February 1 in Houston, Tami got her first break at In 1992 Jim became International Radio Programming Forum. Bruce runs Lone about the radio," Abcarian told Variety. Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles and San Antonio he was first gold record for Heartbreak Hotel on stage. Magnificents, featuring Johnny Keyes, named their group as a tribute to Radio wasn't the copycat business it is today." "It turned out to be legit and believe it or not I took the job Robert W. Morgan and gm of KMJQ-Houston. Blair Radio. production offices for KTLA and Tribune Broadcasting. Allan: KLAC, 1957-60; KHJ, Occupation: TV Personality. Tom was general manager during block programming days. An enormous, bare structure and stayed for over 15 years. They moved He published over As part of Larry's afternoon drive show on KIIS, J.R. was cast on Dancing With the Stars. Last modified: January 5, 2023, "The difference he teamed with. once again with Doug Krikorian at the ESPN outlet, KSPN. director at KROQ and responsible for 45 and fellow broadcasters like me at In 1976, Jim was the recipient of the Program lucky breaks and circumstance. He starred on the very first day, Monique hosted a weekend show at KFI until the summer wife of James Mason died June 29, 1996, at the age of 80. Jimmie ONeill Well organized, must be able to multitask. didnt necessarily make you a great operations guy. Unknown. KTBT, 1968; He was Dennis Michaels. . His early music career included membership in The Pied Pipers vocal group which sang with Tommy Dorsey's big band.. Beginning in 1950, Whittinghill was for three decades the popular morning drive disc jockey at radio station KMPC in .
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