Frank Ford Born in 1917 Frank Ford has a long history in radio broadcasting in Philly. Lance Venta is Owner and Publisher of RadioInsight.com. 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. (04) B 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. (KH, 10/06, updated 3/07). Started off doing the 5-minute news read on CH 48 (WKBS) before it went off the air in the late '80s. After clearing the final regulatory hurdles, the swap went into effect on January 22, 1956. (last updated 9-01) Picture, Donna Francavilla -Picture News, producer at WWDB 1981 then went to KYW in 1982 as desk assistant & production assistant. 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. Tom Bigby Program Director of WIP 610-AM, previously pulled double duty at PD of WPHT. Rick Jensen Program Director WDEL, doubles as on-air host. In November 2017, CBS Radio merged with Entercom, which is based in Philadelphia. (6/06), Ira Mellman Worked at WCAU twice and WFIL.- news with George Michael. 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 He went on to become the President of the 76ers basketball team and then the owner. Did a bit of fill-in on WIP and WGMP while in Philly going to school at Hahnemann University. Previously long-time WWDB news reporter. Harry Hurley | picture Formerly on WFPG - 1450-AM in Atlantic City. Ralph Collier Hosted culture/interview program "Collier At Large" on the late WFLN-FM (95.7), CompuDudes Personal Computing show that ran in Philly on WHYY until they ended it in October 2001. Starting Monday, the convenience chain is launching its summer hiring campaign. Cathy Donnelly Formerly on NJ101.5. Notable Former On-air Staff Susan Barnett - anchor (1999-2003); now at KYW in Philadelphia. Laura came back to the air with the popular "The Sunlight Lounge" (Standards and more) on WSNI 104.5-FM in March 2004. Ira Mellman Worked at WCAU twicealso WFIL..news with George Michael. Bernie Herman Picture -- Formerly of WWDB (joined 1980) WCAU and Channel 48, now retired living in Iowa playing with his grandkids. [4] At first, it was jointly operated by Westinghouse and Commonwealth Edison, with Westinghouse later taking over as sole operator. Syndicates, "Do I Look OK?". 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. more KYW Newsradio In Depth Audacy News (Earl replaced Gil Gross who moved to 9-12) Previously news anchor and weekend classic rock DJ on WMMR. Moved over to WBT in Charlotte, NC, August 7, 2006 (7/06). Dave Uram is an American Reporter reporting morning news on KYW News radio. -- Died 2/25/1998 - Head of the Philadelphia real estate firm, Bernard C. Meltzer & Associates. Included on the A-list in the September 11th edition of the Philadelphia Weekly or log onto www.jgoodtimes.com. Reggie Bryant WHAT 1340-AM. Nikazy, who serves as midday anchor and hosts KYW's "Reporters Roundup," has been with KYW anchors and reporters were seen on morning television delivering the news. Local guy. Building 21 Philadelphia is temporarily shut down. Once WWDB stopped Talk he went to Philly Tv News. (last updated 7/01), George Michaels Washington, D.C. television / local NBC station, channel 4. Previously on KYW. Formerly of WWDB 96.5-FM, mid days in the 80's for a couple of years. Previously WWDB News back to the mid 80's. 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. Since 1992, popular Los Angeles talk hosts at KFI (1992-99, 2001-present) and KABC 1999-2000. Maxine Schnall Hosted show on WCAU-AM in the early to mid-1980s, Scoot Formerly of WPHT 1020-AM in the afternoons. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Since 1998, writer and Editor of the News-Talk-Sports department at AllAccess.com, based in the Los Angeles area. DJs like . As KYW Newsradio broadens its reach on crystal-clear 103.9 FM, we are happy to expand the roles of these outstanding journalists, said David Yadgaroff, Senior Vice President and Market Manager, Entercom Philadelphia. A listener remembers when John Lennon died everyone was calling in and tuned to his show on 'MMR. Frank Rizzo and Harry Gross at DB, Gil Gross Archive Page | Interview with Gil Gross WWDB 96.5-FM -- 1999-2000, brought in to anchor news then moved to the 9-noon slot for talk until DB ceased on 11/06/00 - updated 10/01 - Left the Philly area for mornings in LA for Clear Channel, KLAC, Rich Gunning -https://www.richgunning.com/ 2004-present: Traffic reporter with Metro Networks, on KYW News Radio 1060. Valerie Knight Picture.Update 2016: Valerie Knight leaves WOGL, John Kobylt and Ken Chiampou Part of the John and Ken team (Ken Chiampou) NJ101.5 afternoons 1990-92. Abrams joined KYW in 1997 after serving as a reporter and columnist for the Reading Eagle and weekend news anchor early in his career at 610 WIP and 950 WPEN Philadelphia. (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. While you wait to be served, you might just get to hear a tune by Mr. A. 6:30 pm - CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell (WCBS-TV simulcast) Drivers can also use the New Jersey Turnpike while road closures signs remain. That being said, here are 25 that we won't ever forget, in no particular order. KYW has long been a leader in the Philadelphia radio market, although its audience had naturally reduced due to the decline of AM as a whole. KYW Newsradio, Philadelphia's leading multimedia newsroom, is seeking an experienced, dynamic broadcast journalist to be a news anchor on a part-time basis. Joan Jones Voice over / Commercials / WPHT news -- most recently heard doing fill-in work December 2008 for the Wall Street Journal radio hour. KYW Newsradio 1060 has revamped its on-air lineup as it prepares to begin simulcasting on the FM dial later this month. Fans of the Italian stallion can tune in to see all six "Rocky" movies streaming on a loop, all day, every day. Marty Moss-Coane 91-FM WHYY - Public / Non-commercial radio. Elaine Keno News anchor/reporter at KYW NewsRadio from 1987-1990,(Elaine Ettorre), left for a stint as news director in Miami (WINZ all-news) for 5 years, and returned to KYW 1060 as an afternoon news anchor in 1995, using her married name: Elaine Keno. The network maintenance will conclude at 12:00 p.m. Saturday. 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. 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. This page depends upon you. All changes are effective November 23. Glen Macnow picture 2006 WIP - Glen has been a mid-day host on WIP since 1993. (2001) Also works for Metro Networks doing news and traffic (KYW traffic / WPHT news) Previously news dept. late 60's at least. The show is expected to bring in hundreds of thousands of people to the city. 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. KYW Newsradio elevates Denise Nakano to midday anchor and Jay Scott Smith to afternoon anchor. New York is working on a separate action with several states joining in, among them, New Jersey. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. (Spends some of her free time now using her voice fighting for animal rights). Sizemore was hospitalized in critical condition on Feb. 18 after suffering a stroke and brain aneurysm. Reveal contacts of top KYW Newsradio managers and employees. Email wallykennedy at aol dot com (added 1/07), Amy Kaplan KYW 1060-AM News -- Worked at WPHT with Steve Martorano in the afternoons. Bush will succeed longtime morning co-anchor Brandon Brooks, who is retiring. 97.1) Detroit, where they've done afternoons since moving from New Jersey; achieved infamy when a bit they did on WKRK merited a large indecency fine. Mark Daniels (submitted 10/01) WFIL - Station's local talk/news/commentary show for over 5 years. Previously did the morning news on DB with Phil Valentine. Plucked from producing the Bernie McCain overnight graveyard shift show into the programming office by Program Director Diane Raymond and Executive Producer Ed Palladino; eventually succeeded Palladino as executive producer. The effect of the Trump tax cut has led to some fierce political debate, particularly in states like New Jersey. KYW Newsradio is the nation's second all-news station, debuting the ground-breaking format in September of 1965. He was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinsons Disease in August 2017. Picture coming soon. He did a live call-in thing overnight. Jack McKinney Former WCAU-AM and CBS national syndicated talk radio personality, and former Philadelphia Daily News Columnist. It consistently clocked a late-arriving all-news rival, WCAU-AM, which eventually gave up the format. One audio clip in the Audio Vault. 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. Larry Bowa Hosted sports show on WWDB on weekends during baseball off-season in the late 1970s. Diane Raymond Program Director also hosted mid-days (12:25-2 pm) on 'DB in the late 80s after Mary Mason left. Harry Gross Long time financial show, also had a column in the Daily News. Had a thing about Warren Zevon KLOS, 1980-81; KMPC/KEDG, 1988-90; KSCA, 1993-96; KMPC, 1993-96; KLSX/KRLA, 1997-2001. Was on wwdb in the early '80s as a news anchor/director. Died suddenly May 4th 2002 at his home in Northeast Philadelphia. Lance also advises stations, talent and brands on digital content strategies, programming integrations, and brand extensions. Formerly on WWDB, News. Yikes Inc., a collaborativetech company, is looking to be a pioneering vehicle for diversity in a male dominated industry of web design and coding. 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. Great things are happening at KYW Newsradio including the expansion to FM and Im thrilled to be a part of this growing, diverse news team, said Nakano. [12] However, numerous other stations made alternative proposals to be assigned this allocation, and the matter was placed in the hands of an FRC examiner, who held hearings in July 1932 to sort through 23 conflicting applications from 16 stations.