3 pm - Steve Scott. Westinghouse had been a founding partner of RCA, NBC's original parent company. Ellery, now living in Huntingdon Valley, worked for WOR in NY, WFLA, in Tampa and a host of other stations across America. A lengthy investigation was launched. Daryl Gale Daryl Gale, WURD 900 AM talk radio host with Rotan Lee on Friday mornings from 7:00-10:00. [15] When KYW moved to Philadelphia, it changed from NBC Blue to NBC Red, predecessor of modern-day NBC,[16] an affiliation it maintained during the remainder of the 1930s and throughout the 1940s;[17] KYW was thus unaffected when, in 1942, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compelled RCA to divest itself of one of its two radio networks, resulting in the divestiture of the NBC Blue network (which later became the American Broadcasting Company). PhillyTalk.com site contributor. KYW's signal on the new frequency experienced difficulties in covering the entire city of Chicago. (11/02). ), Joe Chiodo News reports. "Not entirely by choice", says the former talker. [35] A third conversion was made three years later at another Westinghouse-owned station, KFWB in Los Angeles. Joey Reynolds Joey Reynolds was a Philly radio guy. Denise Nakano joined KYW Newsradio as a fill-in anchor in the summer of 2020 after 17 years as an anchor and reporter for NBC10 in Philadelphia, following stints in Seattle, Syracuse, and California. Denise Nakano is being promoted to midday anchor and Jay Scott Smith to afternoon anchor. (4-04), Phil Valentine - Website - Archive Page WLAC 1510-AM Nashville TN. Update Spring 2002, heard on WIP. Kimberly Adams joined NBC as a correspondent and fill-in host for real life, a cutting-edge newsmagazine show. Hired Frank Rizzo at WCAU and converted Tony Bruno from a sports/news sidekick to the morning host. It broadcasts an all-news radio format and is branded as "KYW Newsradio". DJs like . Update 2003 - after a stint as an anchor with Fox Sports Radio Network, now PD at WBNS (Sports Radio 1460) Columbus, OH. (10/01) WPEN 950-AM in Philadelphia. -- picture with an unidentified woman at a WWDB event. (Added/Updated 11/2003 by P.M.S. Bill Thomas Former fill-in on WWDB. 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. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. Home FAQ Anchor Birthdays Anchor Surveys GoGoMag.com Links: TVHeads.com As Seen On TV! Dr. Jim Corea Archive page -- Health and Fitness. (5/02). 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. Drivers can also use the New Jersey Turnpike while road closures signs remain. Various issues and concerns are discussed regarding veterans, their dependents, and survivors. (Links have to be restored, moving files), Go to Broadcast Pioneers for a more extensive list of all radio legends. Starting Nov. 15, Siafa Lewis will anchor Eyewitness News at 4PM with Natasha Brown. Philly radio host (real estate and money) and newspaper columnist 1960's.New York radio host and advice columnist from 1973 to 1993. Friday. (Added 4/2004), Bernard Meltzer A book company in New Zealand includes the following quote from "Uncle Bernie" in an upcoming book - "A true friend is someone who thinks you are a good egg even though he knows that you are slightly cracked. (Spends some of her free time now using her voice fighting for animal rights). He served the US Armed Forces as a photojournalist for the Coast Guard in the late seventies and early eighties. 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. (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. Greg Tantum WCAU 1210-AM -- 1988 to 1990 (Program Director). [9], On May 15, 1933, after the FRC requested that stations using only one of their assigned call letters drop those that were no longer in regular use, KFKX was eliminated and the station reverted to just KYW.[10]. Retired. Steve Nikazy, longtime anchor and reporter at Entercom news KYW Philadelphia (1060), will retire June 28. Mellany Armstrong Former morning news reporter at WWDB. Current afternoon anchor Ian Bush will transition to serve as morning co-anchor with Carol MacKenzie. After Bigby left the station in 2004 Neal served as interim PD and then Operations Manager. Franny Rizzo Son of the former Mayor. 5 am - Paul Murnane. he has been working with co-host Anthony Gargano since early 2000. Deceased. Now a Physician Assistant practicing in Rocky Mount, NC. KYW Newsradio Inducts Three New Members Into Its Hall of Fame | Barrett Media The Audacy-owned station announced former Director of News & Programming Steve Butler, longtime morning news anchor Harry Donahue, and longtime afternoon anchor Steve Nikazy as its newest members. She hopes to inspire little girls to become firefighters. Filled in on WWDB and WPHT. Daryl has been hosting since May 2002 and is a senior writer for City Newspaper. Moved out of the area to New York. In 1988 requested CBS management to approve adding Rush Limbaugh. 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. Also aired once a week the Kids Corner show, WXPN. Works in the Delaware Valley in a radio-related company. Left 'DB in 1990 for a promotion director position at Philadelphia Magazine; later served as director of media relations and sports information at Philadelphia University. (then) Morning anchor at WBAL, Baltimore. She or he must be practiced and comfortable with conversational, compelling broadcast news . Worked with Phil Valentine and Ron Dobson. Chuck Darrow South Jersey Courier Post columnist. Fans of the Italian stallion can tune in to see all six "Rocky" movies streaming on a loop, all day, every day. Came in from Dayton. Ellery has mostly retired from radio. Financial update guy on KYW for a few years. Visit our, KYW Sets New Anchor Lineup Ahead Of Addition Of FM, From Banned To All-Weekend Stunt, KMLE & WPAW Goes Nonstop Morgan Wallen, Audacy Launches Front Range Country 103.1 Denver, Tino Cochino Radio Joins 106.1 Kiss-FM Dallas, News Center Maine: It was a lightning bolt: Maines WBLM celebrates 50 years of classic rock, Edison Research Releases 2023 Infinite Dial Study. Also WWDB..morning news with Paul W. Smith. Jim Walsh News reporter and fill-in host on WDEL -- email, various stations. [38] The station previously used the HD Radio digital system created by iBiquity beginning in 2007 after an initial testing period.[39]. Services are expected to resume at 12:01 p.m. Now on air in Detroit? Previously at WWDB where he had his own show including "The Saturday Night Shootout" and co-hosted afternoons with Susan Bray. | Audacy KYW Newsradio (1060 AM) is moving Denise Nakano to midday anchor and Jay Scott Smith to afternoon anchor. Fran Sorin WPHT - The Gutsy Gardener - Saturdays 6 to 8 am.(5/02). Sheryl Ann Kennedy Metro News. Allan has a long history in radio including his own syndicated sports show covering the Yankees and Mets. Starting Monday, the convenience chain is launching its summer hiring campaign. (6-01) Updated 2003 - Presently working as a producer at Comedy Central's "Crank Yankers" in Hollywood. Previously long term on KYW Newsradio. Jody McDonald WIP 610-AM 1990's - WFAN in New York. Ultimately KenCrest West Director Josie Jones hopes these seniors will return one day and run their own classroom. [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. Tyrone T. Dancy Host & Producer of the Veterans hour Radio program, aired the first Saturday of each month on WDAS-am 1480 From 6-7 pm. Detours are now diverting traffic from I-295 northbound to Route 130. 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. Current afternoon anchor Ian Bush will transition to morning drive as co-anchor with Carol MacKenzie. Anita Gevinson Formerly WYSP DJ in pre-Howard Stern days hosted "Ask Anita" talk segment in early or mid-80s; then moved onto full-time talk gig at WCAU-AM. His daily comedy bit called "Congo Curt" featured a well- intended, but highly inept jungle explorer. (Updated 2004), Frank L. Rizzo Frank Lazarro Rizzo (1920-1991) -- also known as "The Big Bambino" - Born in Philadelphia on October 23, 1920. KYW broadcasts an all-news format and is branded as KYW . Former sports reporter at WWDB 96.5-FM from spring 2000 until November 2000 when DB stopped Talk. You might remember her as co-host at Q102 and on various other stations in Philly. Hosted a talk show there then dabbled in theater and played small parts in a number of movies and a few TV shows. Her website has syndication information and a few pictures. It is one of the oldest continuously operating radio stations in the United States, originating in Chicago before moving to Philadelphia in 1934. Bernie Herman Picture -- Formerly of WWDB (joined 1980) WCAU and Channel 48, now retired living in Iowa playing with his grandkids. Previously on KYW. Other jobs in Philly; Anchor, Co-Producer Inside Story 2002-2004 - Anchor, Co-Producer Sunday Live 1999-2004 - Host, Co-Producer Philly After Midnight 1997-2001. (6/04 - thanks Ivan), Susan Monday WPHT 1210-AM - Previously on KWY 1060-AM. Joan Jones Voice over / Commercials / WPHT news -- most recently heard doing fill-in work December 2008 for the Wall Street Journal radio hour. (then) Morning anchor at WBAL, Baltimore. 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. KYW-TV shares a studio facility with its sister station WPSG (channel 57, Philadelphia's CW affiliate) just north of Center City Philadelphia, and its transmitter is located in the Roxborough section of Philadelphia. Some of Art Bell's show clips can be found here. Steve Friedman passed away. In 1995, Westinghouse Electric announced its purchase of CBS. Also WWDB..morning news with Paul W. Smith. I am grateful for this opportunity and Im looking forward to being a part of this new era at KYW Newsradio, said Smith. Meet the WKYC Team | wkyc.com