. Morning news at WDEL until July 20, 2001. (The WTEL call sign is now used on AM 610.). And it was difficult to figure out what the message was. Moved to WIBG 1020-AM on July 31st, 2006. WWDB spent four months auditioning talk show hosts from around the country for the coveted position. Fran Sorin WPHT - The Gutsy Gardener - Saturdays 6 to 8 am.(5/02). Went to Infinity sister station KRLD 1080-AM in Dallas in 2004. Soon after he sold it to Charles Schwartz who turned it over to his private company, Pinache Broadcasting, in 1986. After her brother died in 1979 Dolly took over as full owner and GM. Back to WIP in 2006. Rick Jensen Program Director WDEL, doubles as on-air host. Do the math, see now the station is worth about 160 mil. Active until the very end of his life, Homer collapsed while giving a lecture at Eastern University. New Time, Tuesday Mornings at 8! For moderates, there was Irv Homer. Explore at your own risk. Feel free to submit information for those that are, or were, on the air and those behind the scenes using the contact us page. 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. "Dr. Jim" Corea, WWDB fitness talk-show host, died March 3. Archive | LettersI am 25 years old and have been listening to Sid Mark on WWDB-FM (96.5) for five years (a mere one-ninth of the show's air time). Show removed near the end of the talk lineup, went south then to L.A. Merrill Reese WWDB in the early days. Ray Rossi Formerly on WYNY 107 in New York. Ellery, now living in Huntingdon Valley, worked for WOR in NY, WFLA, in Tampa and a host of other stations across America. Morning Zoo host on WMMR in the 80's. 1956) Started out playing classical music. In the space of two hours. (Added/Updated 11/2003 by P.M.S). Said Irv Homer, who was among the original hosts when what used to be known as WHAT became the nation's first FM talk show station: "That's the business. Moved to 860-AM on November 13, 2004. It is possible that nostalgia music station WPEN-AM (950) may find the wisdom to add Mark's Sinatra programming to its lineup. WWDB Talk 96.5 Philadelphia - Wynn Moore with Alan Jay - 1979. All About Howard Eskin Howard Eskin is SportsRadio 94 WIP's original sports talker. On November 6, 2000, Philadelphia's heritage talk station, WWDB, stopped broadcasting talk at 9 am. Named by Newsweek magazine as "the most celebrated radio host in New York" in 1979. Heard now on various stations. So, Chuck started the INFOMERCIAL deal which preyed upon the success of the local personalties to use their name to endorse and disguise interviews, they basically used this loyal core audience to pay the bills. (KH, 10/06, updated 3/07). I am terribly disappointed and will not be listening to the new '80s music format. Had a cult following on WPHT, late-night weekends. During his time at WWDB, Homer became a vocal and notable public presence in the resurgent anti-tax movement. By the time Schwartz sold it, less than a decade later, its existence had become beleaguered. The Jelinecks (Frank and Mary) Formerly of WWDB, WPEN 950-AM -- Food and Dining. Radio aircheck. "I am drinking no champagne," Smerconish said. The station that had dominated talk radio in the region since 1975 and was once home to such local personalities as Mary Mason, Frank Ford and Michael Smerconish, the station where Irv Homer, Susan Bray, Jim Corea and Gil Gross expected to go on bantering and arguing with callers, is now playing 1980s musical hits for post-baby boomers. 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 The nation's top-100 talk radio hosts have been named by Talkers Magazine, an industry source which bases its decision on many factors, including ratings, as well as courage, effort, impact . Priscilla Fox Express/Shadow Broadcast Services. AM 970 The Answer. Art Bell's bumper music Chase by Giorgio Moroder, Art Bell's bumper 'theme song' The Moody Blues, Ride My See-Saw, https://www.mudgeeguardian.com.au/story/7600864/susan-bray-delong-a-trailblazing-pioneer-for-women-in-radio-dies-aged-79/, https://www.inquirer.com/news/broadcasters-remember-frank-ford-20090416.html, Archived Audio of Jay on WNBC with pictures. A listener remembers when John Lennon died everyone was calling in and tuned to his show on 'MMR. Allan has a long history in radio including his own syndicated sports show covering the Yankees and Mets. I'll probably devote more time to the Sunshine Foundation.". Gerry Kosinski Did fill-in work at WWDB while Matt Zucker was the P.D. Worked at WINS in NY and WTOP in Washington, CBS Radio in NY and more. The "Mark & Denise in the Mornings" show launched Monday Jan. 15 on WWDB 860 AM's. The show will broadcast live Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 7:30 - 9:30 a.m according to a press release. Kevin Boyle Reporter/anchor at WWDB in the 90's, he worked the Sunday night anchor shift, after stints in Kentucky and Iowa. Wynn Moore Long time host on WWDB since the beginning. A few songs that are played on the Point stations: "Gimme All Your Lovin' " by ZZ Top; "Losing My Religion," by R.E.M. "CBS appears willing to spend whatever it takes to compete. It is powered at 10,000 watts, using a directional antenna. Throughout the day all that the listeners heard was a computerized voice count down until at 5 pm the format was changed to 80's rock. A radio personality is a person who hosts a radio talk show and interacts with the audience via telephone or email. 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). Previously WWDB News back to the mid 80's. I am writing in response to the article "State did not follow up Barnes audit request" (Inquirer, Nov. 2) about an audit undertaken by the Barnes Foundation under the management that succeeded my term as president of the Barnes, which ended Feb. 9, 1998. Losing WWDB is like losing a Philadelphia icon such as John Wanamakers, Strawbridge & Clothier, or even the late, great Frank Rizzo. Larry Steinhouse adds his unique perspective on todays financial world! The station went on the air August 5, 1985 at 6AM. Until WWDB-FM's debut, almost all American talk stations were found on AM radio. Lost to John Anderson. Whenever my oldest daughter would come home from college, she immediately would lunge for the radio and put on Friday with Frank. Franny Rizzo Son of the former Mayor. On March 17, 1975, WWDB became the country's first all-talk station on FM. Betty Berniman (sp?) Susan Bray, an 18-year veteran at WWDB, said she missed the 9 a.m. farewell meeting. He flew 15 bombing missions as a pilot. Schedule. Saturdays on WNWR 1540-AM. Instead of the slaughter of the 18-month-old news department, they walked into a massacre of the entire station. Jay and Hilarie - Weekdays from 3 to 5 pm. "Big Daddy" Graham - www.bigdaddygraham.com WIP 610-AM - Overnights. Ted Hechtman Financial host for a number of years on WDVT. He was 75 and had. I feel bad for my people. (6-01), Pat Toddy Producer at WWDB in the late 90's. Bill Campbell WIP 610-AM and KYW 1060-AM Sports, "The Dean", Mary Cantell Metro Traffic, weekends. The Spanish-language sports programming was dropped after a year, and on June 13, 2011, WWDB began carrying a schedule of brokered programming, some previously heard on AM 1540 WNWR.[4]. WWDB-AM News & Politics Podcasts Talk 860 WWDB-AM Philadelphia More Information Location: United States Genres: News & Politics Podcasts Description: Talk 860 WWDB-AM Philadelphia Language: English Contact: 2672261009 Website: https://wwdbam.com Email: LeeSchwartz@comcast.net Episodes DR. MAGGI SCHADEGG & DR. Gary Hendler hosts The Clean and Sober Radio Show on WWDB in Philadelphia. (last updated 9-01) Picture, Donna Francavilla -Picture News, producer at WWDB 1981 then went to KYW in 1982 as desk assistant & production assistant. Mr. President, I'm sorry that you may have sexually harassed Paula Jones. Updated 11/2003 by P.M.S) Now operating a consultancy for talk radio guests, based in Tucson. It was on Wednesday, February 21, 2007 and it was a panel discussion about Philadelphia Radio's Telephone Talk . Former Kiss-100 morning man. The infomercials guys loved it, they would pay upwards of 4K for a half hour. Dick Bolger Formerly on WFPG - 1450-AM in Atlantic City until station change in 2000. Four 'PHT "intro" bumpers are in the Audio Vault. Daryl has one daughter and has lived in Philadelphia most of his life. Several lawsuits were filed against WWDB in 1985 concerning age and racial discrimination. Tuning in was like entering a safe haven where no topic was . John DeBella - www.jdbshow.com - Archived Audio Clips (Sweepers 1998) Previously on WPHT 1210-AM, afternoons. Mr. Rearranging the Philly sports radio landscape! But yesterday's change was total. (Pat is on left) (6-01), Laura Tortella Shadow Traffic reporter for many years until they were absorbed by Metro Traffic. The strategy was not successful, and by February 2000, the WTEL call sign had returned, and the station switched to urban gospel music. Roberta Gale Formerly of WKXW NJ101.5-FM then left to syndicate. -- picture with an unidentified woman at a WWDB event. Also worked part-time for Greater Media's Talker in Middlesex, WCTC. 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. This Sid Mark/Sinatra tradition also permeated my family as my daughters turned their friends on to Frank's music with Sid. I didn't get there until 9:30 and by that time the meeting was over. Learn how and when to remove this template message, "1972 Presidential General Election Results", Talk Radio Personality Irv Homer Dies At 85, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Irv_Homer&oldid=1049983826, Television personalities from Philadelphia, United States Army Air Forces pilots of World War II, Articles needing additional references from October 2009, All articles needing additional references, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 15 October 2021, at 02:28. Did a bit of fill-in on WIP and WGMP while in Philly going to school at Hahnemann University. replacing Imus. Kid's Corner - Kathy O'Connell WXPN - 88.5 FM - Kids programming. Earle Bailey is now working for XMRadio in Washington as of 2004 (SiriusXM) Formerly WNEW FM New York, WLIR FM Thumbnail picture of Early Bailey from 2000, Art Bell (1945-2018)The iconic overnight host. Apply for Membership and join the conversations about everything related to broadcasting. This captured a huge part of the "spoken word" audience. WWDB AM 860 IS TALK RADIO FOR THE DELAWARE VALLEY! Previously on WWDB from fall 1996 through all of 1997. (KYW won third place in that race.). BRAY, billed as "The Saucy Aussie," worked in radio in her native AUSTRALIA before joining WHO in 1978, moving to PHILADELPHIA, where she briefly hosted at WCAU in 1981-82. Anita broadcasts traffic for Shadow Traffic. Went on to syndication with Roberta Gale (Westwood One, 1993-94), then to KSDO San Diego, WIOD Miami, WINZ Miami. Thumbnail picture. Picture. For 33 years, Friday with Frank and Sunday with Sinatra have been an almost indispensable way to start the weekend. Johnny Goodtimes The Johnny Goodtimes Show on WURD AM 900 every Saturday at 11:00 a.m.. (then) Morning anchor at WBAL, Baltimore. Each host spent several days in Philadelphia filling in on the morning show. 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. He was 84.. 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. 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. . When they were summoned to the station Monday morning, staffers in the know - or who thought they were - expected they were going to be hear that the ill-fated 5-9 a.m. news operation would be abandoned and that some time slots would be shifted around. Update 2003 - after a stint as an anchor with Fox Sports Radio Network, now PD at WBNS (Sports Radio 1460) Columbus, OH. I listened to its cadence and quickly calculated that it would be exhausted by 5 p.m., an ideal time to initiate a new format. 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