with his distinctively warm, personal voice and a surprisingly
Looking Back On 70 Years Of WBZ And Those Who Made It Possible Many years ago,
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Prior to joining the Channel 4 news team, Hauser previously worked as the morning news anchor for News 12 Connecticut. Back then, phone booths were common, and it cost a dime to place a calla call that might save a life during an emergency. Carl Stevens, the well-respected WBZ radio personality, delicately suggested radio might not be her thing due to her voice and lively attitude. Beginning in the late 1960s, WBZ made a major push into live play-by-play sports. Robby
He might have been average amidst the highly talented pool of
thus making him one of the most familiar voices in Boston radio. The Master of Ceremonies for the event is WBZs Jordan Rich. [126] LeVeille was replaced by Jon Grayson (whose show originates from St. Louis sister station KMOX), while Dyett and Desmarais were replaced by the syndicated Kim Komando Show. you what we feel are the best radio personalities that natives
and a wiseguy personality, Hill's "wink-wink" delivery
Madsen serves as anchor of Western Mass News' 5, 5:30, 6, 10 and 11 p.m. newscasts. [83][84] WBZ's sports commitment also included the return of the Boston Bruins Radio Network to the station in 1995;[85] however, the station lost the New England Patriots to WBCN (104.1 FM, now WWBX) starting with the 1995 season,[86] and for several seasons afterward WBZ was an affiliate of the New York Giants Radio Network. RIP Bill. Mass -- Another legend from the 1970s (at the old WHDH),
Thanks also to everyone at WBZ for their encouragement and patience, I wish you all the best, Keller added. at this alternative rocker. [152][153] iHeart then began operating WBZ, WKAF, and WZLX under a local marketing agreement. talk show hosts. Nowlin, WZLX 100.7 FM, Boston -- Nowlin has a working-class, regular
the world -- around the corner you'll see one hour photos labs,
formats and a sound that is identical to stations in other cities,
(In those days before the internet, announcers sought new jobs by sending an audition tape, usually on a cassette, which featured examples of their airwork.) [35], The Hull site also provided ample space for WBZ's shortwave station,[35] which had been founded at Springfield as W1XAZ in November 1929. enjoy his job. March 2, 2010:Don Kent, the dean of WBZ weather forecasters, dies at age 92. ), footage of wild animals
WBZ transmits using the HD Radio digital format, and its programming is carried on the HD2 digital subchannel of WXKS-FM. Swartley, still dynamic at the age of 102, served as WBZs general manager during the 1940s and was, later, the General Manager of WBZ-TV. Now he sounds
[95] Even after coming under common ownership with the CBS Radio Network, it would not be until 2000 before CBS' hourly newscast replaced ABC's during WBZ's overnight programming.
Famous Radio Personalities [127] Cuddy would subsequently return to the station as well that May. Music was also programmed during the day on weekends. Gary LaPierre, WBZ-AM 1030, Boston -- The esteemed chief voice on the all news morning show, LaPierre has been on the air in Boston since the 1960s, thus making him one of the most familiar voices in Boston radio. drive through fast food chains, and strip malls. format, which she has been doing on this great radio station
As an Emmy Award-winning broadcast journalist, he brought creativity, emotion and a sense of humor to local news reporting, covering everything from the snowy New England weather to military parents being reunited with their children. WBZ was granted its first license by the United States Department of Commerce on September 15, 1921, and was originally located in Springfield, Massachusetts, before moving to Boston in 1931. Dick mastered several musical instruments, including piano and guitar, but he was not expecting to have a career in music. Sarandis, WEEI AM Sports Radio 850, Boston -- Studied, serious
Still sounding
By 1978, Mainella, who had been the host of Calling All Sports since its inception on July 15, 1969,[50][60] had been replaced with Bob Lobel and Upton Bell. [118] LaPierre continued to be heard on the station on occasion through voiceover work. changes through the years. the nay sayers spout! [28] But the station still had difficulty reaching Boston listeners. With great diction, pleasing timbre and
Wright was part of the memorable top 40 format at WRKO-AM (now
spell on the most uptight corporate yuppies needing to unwind. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. a walking encyclopedia of musical knowledge, Callahan counts
After Norm Nathan's death on October 29, 1996,[88] his Friday night/Saturday morning show was taken over by Steve LeVeille, and his Saturday night/Sunday morning show went to former WSSH-FM (99.5, now WCRB) morning host Jordan Rich. Recently
https://t.co/E6pjknEw3f, Anchor Paula Ebben noted Shields took a bite out of life., He was my friend, but truly - he was everyones friend. For nearly a year, while the technology was being perfected, WBZA shifted between the two transmitting frequencies, before finally going to full-time synchronous operation in June 1926. Howie
Bradley Jay PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY: On-air radio personality and talk show host for 38 years in the Boston market; Exceedingly skilled interviewer and digital content creator Boston,. September 16, 2010:Former morning news anchor Gary LaPierre and Wilmer Bill Swartley are inducted into the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame. A master story-teller and an excellent example of personality radio the way it used to be done, Dick continues to seek out new ways to reach out to his audience, just as he did on WBZ Radio in the 1960s. He hosts The Adam Carolla Show, a talk show distributed as a podcast .more. [40] Shortly afterward, on July 27,[41] WBZ relocated its transmitter site once more, to its current location in Hull. [142] Bradley Jay then took over the overnight show, renamed Jay Talking. better, sort of like the Larry Bird of radio. Please keep checking
great instincts -- knowing when to break, talk over songs, and
[19] Despite being housed in Springfield's top hotel, the station's location in a mid-sized city rendered it somewhat difficult to attract top-flight artists. But Heacock didnt respond. [4] The sale of WBZ, WRKO, WZLX, and WKAF to iHeart was completed on December 19, 2017, ending WBZ's 96 years of lineage under the same ownership. or personality is another man's poison. [45] A power outage caused by the storm disrupted WBZ's programming for three minutes. reporting Red Sox scores, having his mouth full of food when
Romney, Senator Ted Kennedy, Mayor Tom Menino, former Mayor Ray Flynn, former Governor Michael Dukakis, and other notables called in during his final broadcast. She is consistent, professional and knowledgeable of the Oldies
In September, he succumbs to the cancer he had fought so courageously. Lynn, Massachusetts WLYN became WFNX Former Rock DJ (disc jockey) at WBCN 104.1 FM Rock was our business and business was good Former Busser, Waiter at TGI Fridays Newbury St Boston Great gig.
Boston's WBZ Newsradio 1030 cuts ties with radio personalities ", Still, Adams fits in with
19561985: becoming a full-service powerhouse, 2017present; end of Westinghouse heritage and sale to iHeartMedia, The "Form 761" station application requested the call letters KDKS be assigned "if possible", however, that call sign had already been issued to a ship named, Walter Gordon. But on the serious side, he spoke out against people who did nothing when they saw a crime being committed. He gained national recognition after hosting the popular singing competition TV series, American Idol. Among them: Deb Lawler, who'd been at the station for 35 years and who'd been reading the news in the morning since 1992, Scott Fybush reports. Stuart always seemed to be filling
Rick is a Massachusetts native and graduated from Boston University. otherwise specified. spontaneity might be gone with tighter playlists, very specific
a staple at Magic 106.7 for three decades -- he can cast a sandman
Hear exclusive interviews with WGAN personalities discussing their memories of WGAN from our 70th annivesary. Originally started by, and formerly owned for most of its existence by, Westinghouse Broadcasting and its successor CBS Radio, WBZ is owned and operated by iHeartMedia.[3][4][5]. The company will now group its markets by common needs and characteristics into three distinctly different divisions to make sharing of resources and experiences easier and more targeted, iHeartMedia said in a statement. We'd like to see more of his political
BOSTON - Former WBZ-TV anchor and reporter Shelby Scott has died at age 86. [150], On November 1, iHeartMedia announced that they would acquire WBZ (AM), WZLX, WRKO and WKAF. My sympathies and prayers go out to all of Bills family and friends.. In mid-1968, Dick got the opportunity to return to New York City. [18], The power of the WBZ transmitter in East Springfield continued to be boosted. [41][44] This allowed the station to retain a link with NBC after the Justice Department ordered NBC to divest of one its two radio networks. in the nation. 1 Catholic Memorial; roundup/list of scores, Bostons WBZ Newsradio 1030 cuts ties with radio personalities, Ticker: Amazon pauses construction on 2nd HQ; Mississippi passes bill restricting electric car dealerships; Businessman Perry Johnson announces 2024 presidential bid, Tom Sizemore, Saving Private Ryan actor, dies at 61. In 1972, he was back on New York radio, at WPLJ, then WNBC, and WYNY. and Wally --WROR-FM, 105.7, Boston, Mass. A Texas boy who embraced New England, and LOVED telling stories here. WBZ also broadcast the United States Football League's Boston Breakers during the 1983 season (its lone season in Boston).