In the space of two hours. Dominic Quinn, a talk-show host in Philadelphia who cherished opera, the printed word and, very pointedly, the proper use of the English language, died on Friday at his home in Wayne, Pa. (last updated 9-01) Picture, Donna Francavilla -Picture News, producer at WWDB 1981 then went to KYW in 1982 as desk assistant & production assistant. Flash forward..CBS gets some better managers and talent for 'CAU - Rizzo, Bruno, Dom, Alan Burke etc, get's some ratings, but can't cover the NUT of all the infrastructure that they STILL were paying because of the decision in 1972, big AFTRA payroll.SOOOO.the kill the station. Reggie Bryant WHAT 1340-AM. (Earl replaced Gil Gross who moved to 9-12) Previously news anchor and weekend classic rock DJ on WMMR. When WWDB abandoned its decades-old talk format and flipped it to '80s music last Monday, it not only double-crossed its listeners, it also double-crossed its local management and some on-air hosts, according to station insiders. Previously on WWDB from fall 1996 through all of 1997. (6-01), Pat Toddy Producer at WWDB in the late 90's. Mayor of Philadelphia, Pa., 1972-80. Air Time Saturday 12:00 PM-1:00 PM. In October 1998, the call letters changed to WWDB. Also worked part-time for Greater Media's Talker in Middlesex, WCTC. Jeff also worked in syndication for Liberty Broadcasting with a local outlet in WCPJ before moving to California to take a job at KNEW 910AM. The city lost its oldest talk station yesterday as WWDB-FM (96.5) changed from spirited chat about politics and personalities to songs for the MTV generation. The programming is a combination of rock and pop artists such as Simple Minds, Blondie, Pat Benatar, the Police, Lover Boy, Madonna, Tears for Fears, The Cars, and B-52s, he said. Former sports reporter at WWDB 96.5-FM from spring 2000 until November 2000 when DB stopped Talk. )Best Traffic Reporter - John Brown, Metro NetworksBest Talk Show Host - WPHT Michael SmerconishBest Morning Team - WMMR Barsky in the Morning and teamBest Spot News - WWDB Tom MacDonald & Brad Segall, Pier CollapseBest Sports Reporting - WWDB, Mike RossiBest Public Service Announcement - WWDB Zach GiltrapWWDB won 3 AP awards in the spring of 2001, months after they ceased operations. 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. The demise of the WWDB morning news program is likely to help all-news KYW- 1060AM. I'm sorry that, though it was true, you lied to the American people about the "affair.". Formerly of WWDB, weekend overnight shift. The Sales People started getting huge commissions (WWDB pays 25%) they ran the show, no money was spent on equipment, producers or new product. (Links have to be restored, moving files), Go to Broadcast Pioneers for a more extensive list of all radio legends. Through most of the 1970s, 80s and 90s, WTEL was best known as a Foreign language broadcaster, with programs in several languages. On another front, look for Evil Irv's exposure to increase on Marc Howard's Sunday-morning "Inside Story" snip-and-snarl TV show. But since 'DB dropped news, "we lost our jobs, too," said reporter Jenny Robinson. "I have a lot of mixed emotions," said Smerconish, who began his talk career at WWDB and now works 5 to 7 p.m. on WPHT. 960 The Patriot. WWDB Talk 96.5 Philadelphia - Wynn Moore with Alan Jay - 1979. liverpool v nottingham forest 1989 team line ups; best crews to join in gta 5. jay chaudhry house; bimbo bakeries buying back routes; pauline taylor seeley cause of death He went on to become the President of the 76ers basketball team and then the owner. Jerry and his partner decided not to sell at that time. Homer was best known as a radio host but he also made numerous TV appearances and even ran as the . Entertainment and News for the Polish Community, A Show for Italians, Italian-Americans and Lovers of all things Italian!, Ukrainian-American cultural life in the Delaware Valley, German Music, Sports, News and Local Events, News, Music, Literary Features, Commentaries and Announcements for our Ukrainian American community. For moderates, there was Irv Homer. Died 5/31/1996. WZZD, Rich Levin "PC Talk" Website trimmed its BBS, archives and software and now has podcasts and blog. Dom Quinn comes back, AND they put RUSH on the station when he was at his height!!!!!! The staff was called to a meeting and told the format was changing, they were all fired. I'm sorry that you forced the hand of your attorney general to appoint an independent counsel in the first place. The future is Larry Bowa as manager (Inquirer, Nov. 9). Unexpected Goals the only soccer talk in town! It's all multiplies.AND equity towards additional purchases and borrowing. I'm sorry that Jones' attorneys became aware of your "affair" with a subordinate and tried to introduce that fact into her sexual harassment case. Local Talk Radio / Radio PeopleThis is an archived page with no major additions expected other than link/file/spelling fixes - 2022Updates may be submitted via the Contact Page, Philly's first page devoted solely to keeping you in touch with those currently on the air plus information on familiar names from the past. WWDB (860 AM) is a commercial radio station licensed to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with its studios and offices in the "555 Building" on City Avenue in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. In 1988 requested CBS management to approve adding Rush Limbaugh. (Added 11/2003), Paul W. Smith Former morning guy at WWDB FM in Philly. He. Tuning in was like entering a safe haven where no topic was . he has been working with co-host Anthony Gargano since early 2000. Franny Rizzo Son of the former Mayor. Born in Philadelphia, Homer was an Army Air Force veteran of World War II, flying B-17 Flying Fortress planes out of Italy with the 15th Air Force. That was the first laugh I had all day. Betty Berniman (sp?) Moved to WKRK (Live! A few songs that are played on the Point stations: "Gimme All Your Lovin' " by ZZ Top; "Losing My Religion," by R.E.M. Formerly on WWDB, News. It is owned by the Beasley Broadcast Group and broadcasts mostly paid brokered programming. I'm sorry that for two years you stonewalled every effort of the judicial process and prolonged the country's agony. We'll see, it will take time. Also airs on XM. (Added/Updated - 11/2003 by P.M.S.). It really isn't connected with the original WWDB talk station at 96.5. Morning news at WDEL until July 20, 2001. Irv Homer is in his 70's and started on DB on St. Patty's Day in 1975. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. At 9 a.m., after the morning news-talk segment ended, an odd-sounding, rhythmless computerized female voice began counting down numbers from 7,000 to zero. To what source does Kevin Carter attribute his conclusion concerning WWDB's morning news program challenge to KYW-AM (1060) that "the move was a disaster" (Inquirer, Nov. 7)? Sean Hannity 4. What can I tell you. Tried out talk radio hosting in Alabama with a show called Frankly Speaking--What women talk about when men arent around. Lives in Alabama. Larry Steinhouse adds his unique perspective on todays financial world! ALL that audience (WCAU was beating 'DB 1989-90) comes to WWDB. I'm sorry that the people that had a legal obligation to investigate your behavior are the ones that seem to be smeared the most. I am terribly disappointed and will not be listening to the new '80s music format. to create interest in what's coming next. A listener remembers when John Lennon died everyone was calling in and tuned to his show on 'MMR. Chuck is now on 103.3 ESPN radio in Dallas / Ft. Worth. 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. No one set out to turn the airwaves into a political weaponmuch less deputize talk-radio hosts as the ideological enforcers of a major American political party. .Patti LaBelle joined Shirley Caesar for some overdubs for the latter's forthcoming album at Indre Studios in Queen Village. A few moments of Geoff Fox on WPEN Philadelphia1978. Works in the Delaware Valley in a radio-related company. Also did some radio at WTMR. Winder, who operates Delilah's Southern Cuisine and the new and humming Bluezette (246 Market), is a 1995 graduate of GE Small Business College. (1pm to 5pm). Starting Monday, Dawn. This Sid Mark/Sinatra tradition also permeated my family as my daughters turned their friends on to Frank's music with Sid. NAB2022: Don't Blink. For a brief period between 2001 and 2002, Homer also hosted a Sunday evening radio show on CBS-owned Philadelphia news/talk station WPHT-AM. But it then succumbed to the pressures of Wall Street and was bought by a succession of corporate entities whose primary missions were to maximize profits to fuel increases in the values of their stocks. Philly radio host (real estate and money) and newspaper columnist 1960's.New York radio host and advice columnist from 1973 to 1993. Her website has syndication information and a few pictures. damn!, we're CBS, we should own the dominant brand in spoken word. 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 . (7/06), Mike Missanelli WIP 610-AM - mikemissanelli.com. With the sudden availability of numerous hosts, other stations - think WPHT and WPEN - are moving in like sharks to attack survivors with friendly offers. Schwartz sold WWDB in 1996, during a period of rapid acquisition and consolidation among radio stations. I felt bad when Terry Francona was fired, but that is the past. Early career [ edit] Born in Philadelphia, Homer was an Army Air Force veteran of World War II, flying B-17 Flying Fortress planes out of Italy with the 15th Air Force. Daryl Gale Daryl Gale, WURD 900 AM talk radio host with Rotan Lee on Friday mornings from 7:00-10:00. Philadelphia city council. "We're calling it 'Radio 96.5, the Point,'" Donahue said, "and over the next few weeks, we'll be adding new on-air personalities.". Joey Reynolds Joey Reynolds was a Philly radio guy. Hearing the calming, mellifluous voice of Sid Mark every Friday night was a treasure. (Many of the station stars - such as Gil Gross, Bray, Homer and Mark - have no-compete clauses, which makes them possibly unavailable.) photo. A police officer in the 1960s and as chief of police was credited as saving Philly from widespread demonstrations and rioting that affected other large cities. Brooke Daniels NJ101.5 middays and afternoons, 1990-93. . 26 Feb Feb Call In (866) 424-GARY. in D.C. and also wrote speeches. To the other former WWDB employees, best wishes and good luck to you all. Currently out of radio and a partner in a private jet charter business. By 1980 and two years on the job, I was finding that my mission had become much easier. Beasley chief operating officer Bruce Beasley told me Beasley had approached Film House, which declined the job because it would conflict with another Philly client. Kevin Boyle Reporter/anchor at WWDB in the 90's, he worked the Sunday night anchor shift, after stints in Kentucky and Iowa. Mary Mason WHAT 1340-AM. Gone from the air were morning news anchors Pat Farnack and Earle Bailey (5-9 a.m.), as well as talkers Gross (9 a.m.-noon), Homer (noon-3), early drive team Jay Sorenson and Hilarie Barsky (3-5 p.m.), evening-drive guy Kent Voss (5-7), Corea (7-9 p.m.), Bray (9 p.m.-1 a.m.) and Steve Martorano (1-5 a.m.). ), Joe Chiodo News reports. Mark Levin 5. Financial update guy on KYW for a few years. He was 84.. I'm sorry that the country had to endure the filth that you brought to the White House. I have no hard feelings. 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. Moved to WPHT 1210-AM. But Michael Smerconish, attorney and host on that station, is not gloating over the competition's demise. "I left five years ago when the management then wanted me to hawk some wonder drug on the air," he said. 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. It is also possible that WPHT-AM (1210) may want to add Homer to its growing format. "Big Daddy" Graham - www.bigdaddygraham.com WIP 610-AM - Overnights. Now, they split the signals and programs, WWDB old and new at the end of the day they hope to grow the FM into 35-54, really 30-60, and the old folks on AM. Before coming to 'DB Derek was at WILM as a Reporter, Anchor and Managing Editor. Credited with the following quote - "A conservative is a liberal who was mugged the night before." Rich Teplitsky Former executive producer for WWDB. Passed away in 2022.https://www.mudgeeguardian.com.au/story/7600864/susan-bray-delong-a-trailblazing-pioneer-for-women-in-radio-dies-aged-79/. Don't blame the morning news program for the failure of WWDB to attract listeners. Tune In To Listen On Your Mobile Device Or Computer 24/7 For FREE On Audacy. Filled in on WWDB and WPHT. The station was then sold to Ragan Henry (a Philly lawyer) for $6,000,000. In boxing it's known as a feint - a fake move in one direction to fool your opponent to set him up for a devastating attack. AM 870 The Answer. Stu BykofskyDouble XWWDB snookered staffers. (October 98 to July 99) He would do a shift on YSP and drive cross town to PHT trying his hand out in talk radio. He was nominated again for Mayor but died before the election of a heart attack on July 16, 1991. 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. Started out as an election night analyst (because of his 10 years in the PA State House of Representatives) with Bernie Herman and Dom Giordano. (1999) then Portland AM 620 KDBZ (2000) (last updated 6-01), Fred Sherman WPEN 950-AM Money Show. Dolly retired in May 1985. Went on to syndication with Roberta Gale (Westwood One, 1993-94), then to KSDO San Diego, WIOD Miami, WINZ Miami. Now, suddenly, we were strong from top to bottom, from a.m. and p.m. drive times to overnights. The initial lineup of talk showhosts included Wynn. Various issues and concerns are discussed regarding veterans, their dependents, and survivors. Stu's column confirms the "behind the scenes" story you read here first on November 8th. Prior to going to 'DB the first time, Dom Q had been at 'CAU for quite a while. Update Spring 2002, heard on WIP. breeders filming locations church, robyn dixon real estate, Night before. nominated again for Mayor but died before the election of heart. 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