The transaction separated KYW from its television counterparts, and marked the first time since its establishment 96 years earlier that KYW was no longer owned by a direct descendant of Westinghouse. Marty Moss-Coane 91-FM WHYY - Public / Non-commercial radio. Credited with the following quote - "A conservative is a liberal who was mugged the night before." Mayor of Philadelphia, Pa., 1972-80. In 2003 Hilarie was working at CFUN in Vancouver, Canada. 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. Update Spring 2002, heard on WIP. Website is www.paulkircher.com, Valerie Knight Co-anchored the Morning Report on 1450 WILM in Wilmington with Allan Loudell. KYW Cleveland/WRCV Philadelphia (19561965). Change Your Work, Change Your Wealth, Change Your Life IN REAL TIME. Denise Nakano is being promoted to midday anchor and Jay Scott Smith to afternoon anchor. Fans are encouraged to hold onto their tickets for the rescheduled date. (4/04), Bernard Meltzer WPEN? -- picture with an unidentified woman at a WWDB event. late 60's at least. Syndicates, "Do I Look OK?". Russ Miller Formerly of WWDB 96.5-FM Real Estate and Your Estate. Ellen Kolodziej - Freelance Reporter/Fox 29 Philadelphia - LinkedIn Siafa Lewis Joins KYW Philadelphia As Anchor - TV News Check 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. Neal Newman WIP 2000-2004, Assistant PD under Tom Bigby. That being said, here are 25 that we won't ever forget, in no particular order. (Pat is on left) (6-01), Laura Tortella Shadow Traffic reporter for many years until they were absorbed by Metro Traffic. Worked with Frank Rizzo and did fill-in work for Herman, Ford, Marr, Culmer, and Quinn. Went to NJ101.5 in early summer of 2002 as part of Carton and Rossi, shown here at right. WRCV adopted a big band format featuring swing music popular during the pre-rock era. Ellery, now living in Huntingdon Valley, worked for WOR in NY, WFLA, in Tampa and a host of other stations across America. Left after illness then took a job in Texas with a CBS station near his family. "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, SVP/Market Manager, Entercom Philadelphia."Ian, Jay, and Denise bring invaluable experience and insight that will help Philadelphia's most-trusted news team serve our region at this critical time and beyond." ${paramValue} on Audacy: Listen to Free Radio Online | Music, Sports, News, Podcasts By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Now working at WTOP in Washington. Previously at WWDB. Now in real estate in South Florida. Picture coming soon. On September 1, 1928, the Federal Radio Commission (FRC) ordered that their operations should be consolidated. The show is expected to bring in hundreds of thousands of people to the city. She is an Edward R. Murrow and multi-Emmy Award-winning journalist, as well as an active member of and previous National Board Representative of the Asian American Journalists Association. Republican candidate for Illinois Senate 1972. 6:30 pm - CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell (WCBS-TV simulcast) Ken James Overnights on WWDB during the mid to late 80s - brother of Wynn Moore - favorite line to unresponsive callers."Earth calling Mars!" KYW Newsradio reporter Karin Phillips dies Lance Venta is Owner and Publisher of RadioInsight.com. Previously Producer on WIP 610-AM. Jack McKinney Former WCAU-AM and CBS national syndicated talk radio personality, and former Philadelphia Daily News Columnist. in D.C. and also wrote speeches. Every job fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect through Tuesday morning for much of the Lehigh Valley and northern New Jersey. Dave Uram is an American Reporter reporting morning news on KYW News radio. The U.S. Fire Administration reports only 5% of the country's career firefighters are women. Beloved KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Karin Phillips passed away suddenly on Tuesday after a brief illness. Local guy. Also WWDB..morning news with Paul W. Smith. His daily comedy bit called "Congo Curt" featured a well- intended, but highly inept jungle explorer. Industry: AM radio station. From the birth of rock 'n' roll in the 1950s through just about the end of the 20th Century, Cleveland was a great town for radio. Paul Perrello Picture -- Metro Traffic/News. GoGoMag.com & TVHeads.com are not . [30] That proposed station swap was held up for nearly four years until the FCC issued a final decision in August 1964. KYW Newsradio United States employs 49 employees. New data shows Philadelphia's Driving Equality Law is helping to take more weapons off the streets. Michelle Durham will continue in her role as afternoon anchor. The Westinghouse station was first licensed on November 15, 1921, as Chicago's first broadcasting outlet, with the randomly assigned call letters of KYW. Starting Nov. 15, Siafa Lewis will anchor Eyewitness News at 4PM with Natasha Brown. There, he coverers gun violence, major city, and federal court cases, and criminal justice reform in Philadelphia. Currently on Channel 57. "Philadelphia circle is complete," and "Nine-year history of that trade in Philadelphia", Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company, North American Regional Broadcasting Agreement, National Museum of American Jewish History, https://hdradio.com/station_guides/widget.php?id=16, "Double Call Letters Are Being Eliminated", "Removal of KYW to Philadelphia Urged by Pratt as Solution to 1020 kc. Also aired once a week the Kids Corner show, WXPN. [23], On February 13, NBC changed KYW's call letters in Philadelphia to WRCV (for the RCA-Victor record label). Updated 11/2003 by P.M.S) Now operating a consultancy for talk radio guests, based in Tucson. KYW Newsradio employees: Engel, Cheung, Kurtz, Johanson (last updated 9-01) Picture, Donna Francavilla -Picture News, producer at WWDB 1981 then went to KYW in 1982 as desk assistant & production assistant. Jerry and his partner decided not to sell at that time. The goal of the radio show is to encourage people to use computers and share community service information. Famous for not wearing socks on the job. Little known fact was that he was part of a group aiming to buy out WFIL from Jerry Lee for another talk station. (L.A.), Larry "Smokey" Gifford | Picture Former morning sports reporter at WWDB. From 1986 to 1998, KYW used the C-QUAM AM Stereo system, but abandoned stereo broadcasts about the time of the CBS-Westinghouse merger and went back to standard monophonic broadcasts. All changes are effective November 23. He then went on to replace Howard Stern after Stern was "fired" from WNBC and now does overnights on WOR. Known to people on this website as instrumental in helping with the Faulkner Block Party in June 2000. In 1942, KYW added an FM station at 45.7 megacycles, W57PH. Current afternoon anchor Ian Bush will transition to serve as morning co-anchor with Carol MacKenzie. Kirk Dorn Kirk worked at KYW until he moved to WWDB to head up its morning news programming until Nov. 2000. Brandon Cottom is a security specialist and Pennsylvania resident who is competing on the 44th edition of the show "Survivor.". Bob Grant WOR 710-AM New York - Started in talk radio in the mid-70s. TV/RADIO | MORE: KYW-TV News Anchors and Reporters Coverage: Philadelphia Affiliation: CBS: Alycia Lane KYW-TV Anchor * Jericka Duncan KYW-TV Reporter * No longer with Network. Gerry Kosinski Did fill-in work at WWDB while Matt Zucker was the P.D. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.Bible: Hebrew Psalms, 23:4. (2-07), Stan Majors For nearly ten years (1992-2001) broadcast late night issue talk show nationally.total stations over 500 during that timesyndicated by three different national radio networks. He replaced Ira Melman who did a mostly news show. In 1927 the project was abandoned, although it was announced that the KFKX programming was being consolidated with KYW. Voice of the Eagles broadcasts. KYW Newsradio 1060 is saying goodbye to CBS3 and beginning a new content partnership with NBC10 and Telemundo62 that will bring Schwartz and other NBC personalities to the radio station's listeners. KYW's signal on the new frequency experienced difficulties in covering the entire city of Chicago. Drivers can also use the New Jersey Turnpike while road closures signs remain. Tom Robinson "The Nighthawk" -- did the 2 am to 6 am shift on WMMR around '80 or '81. [34] Newscaster Steve Porter read the first newscast, which had been edited by Fred B. Walters, the former Harrisburg bureau chief and eventual Executive Editor. Heard now on various stations. The TSA says local police and bomb technicians are examining the bag and its contents. In mid-May 1938, KYW moved to new studios at 1619 Walnut Street in Center City. Various issues and concerns are discussed regarding veterans, their dependents, and survivors. Wally Kennedy Anchor/Radio-TV personality in Philly. [18], On March 29, 1941, KYW's clear channel assignment was shifted from 1020 to 1060kHz, its current frequency, as part of a nationwide adjustment of assignments engineered by the North American Regional Broadcasting Agreement (NARBA). Don Cannon - anchor/reporter (1999-2008) Bill Currie - sports reporter (1971-1985), died February 11, 2008 Bill Thomas Former fill-in on WWDB. The Flyers traded Zac MacEwen for Lemieux and a fifth-round draft pick. 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. Another one of him at WRTI. Brian Carey Anchored morning drive news on WWDB from 1992 to 1994. Bernie McCain Formerly hosted overnights on WWDB in mid-1980s -- last heard on the radio in DC area? https://www.inquirer.com/news/broadcasters-remember-frank-ford-20090416.html. Customers who go to the drive-thru restaurant Wednesday can get a free donut with the purchase of any beverage. interest", "The great swap takes place June 19; Westinghouse, NBC return to original properties", "Dry run precedes KFWB's switch to all news", "End Of An Era As Industry Bids Goodbye to CBS Radio", "CBS Sets Radio Division Merger With Entercom", "CBS and Entercom Are Merging Their Radio Stations", "CBS3 introduces new meteorologist as KYW Newsradio switches to NBC10's First Alert weather team", "Delayed World Series bumps Eagles-Texans off Fox 29", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=KYW_(AM)&oldid=1136016294, Randomly assigned by the Department of Commerce, This page was last edited on 28 January 2023, at 06:52. KYW Sets New Anchor Lineup Ahead Of Addition Of FM Ahead of its addition of an FM simulcast on 103.9 WPHI-FM Jenkintown on November 23, Entercom News 1060 KYW Philadelphia has announced a new daily anchor lineup. Ian, Jay, and Denise bring invaluable experience and insight that will help Philadelphias most-trusted news team serve our region at this critical time and beyond.. 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. Lives in Ft. Lauderdale with his 14-year-old son as of (Last Update 10/2003). (updated summer 2001) Update Spring 2002. [37] That station, under its original WCAU call letters, had attempted during the late 1970s to compete with KYW with all-news programming. 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. You might remember her as co-host at Q102 and on various other stations in Philly. Bush will succeed longtime morning co-anchor Brandon Brooks, who is retiring. Went to KOMO in Seattle Washington? 5 am - Paul Murnane. Current afternoon anchor Ian Bush will transition to morning drive as co-anchor with Carol MacKenzie. 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. This page depends upon you. KYW Newsradio 1060 has jettisoned the signature teletype sound that accompanied its AM radio broadcasts in Philadelphia for decades. Hurricane Harbor opens for the season on May 20. Before that he hosted at WSB in Atlanta from 1976 to 1978 WRNG in Atlanta from 1978 to 1981 On WCAU he hosted The Wally Kennedy Show from 1981 to 1984. 1,052 episodes Straightforward conversations about the people, ideas, and power centers that shape the world we live in. 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. 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. KYW serves as the flagship station of Audacy, Inc. KYW's studios are co-located within Audacy's corporate headquarters in Center City Philadelphia and its transmitter and two-tower directional antenna array are located in Lafayette Hill. A new report indicates that industrial pollution is on the rise across the country, and the Keystone State is one of the worst offenders. . Tried out talk radio hosting in Alabama with a show called Frankly Speaking--What women talk about when men arent around. Lives in Alabama. KYW (1060 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station licensed to serve Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. These young chefs had two hours in the kitchen at the Art Institute of Philadelphia to create two dishes from memory. When I was doing a parody piece on local talk radio he allowed me to use some of his material and images. KYW Team | KYW Newsradio - Audacy Tobi Schwartz-Cassell Newsperson at WWDB-FM from 1980-1997, and did a brief stint at WPEN-AM in the early 80s. Founder ofPahrump-based radio station KNYE 95.1 FM. 'DB also picked up Harry Gross from 'CAU (and Frank Ford?) One of the oldest radio stations. Daryl Gale Daryl Gale, WURD 900 AM talk radio host with Rotan Lee on Friday mornings from 7:00-10:00. Under the provisions of the FRC's General Order 40, a sweeping reallocation of station frequency assignments was implemented on November 11, 1928. WNWR 1540-AM on Mondays from 1-2 pm. Also did some radio at WTMR. This is a developing story. It's anyone's guess how strong the station would be today if those un-named corporate types had any vision. Bill Burns - anchor (1953-1989); died in 1997. Anthony Caple says he'd rather wear his own "5 Star" sweatshirt line than something from Gucci. Originally from Australia, she moved back there after WWDB stopped talk programming. He will be sadly missed. Formerly on WWDB, early am shift and weekends (1998). Rod Carson Metro Networks - KYW traffic. [14] Westinghouse used the studios and sales operations of WCAU. replacing Imus. Thumbnail picture, Debra Luray AKA "Ruby Cheeks" worked at both WPHT and WWDB. Description. Since then, it has become the most-influential news and information source in the Philadelphia region, as well as one of the most-listened-to radio stations in the area with 1.3 million weekly listeners. WCBS Newsradio 880 Program Schedule - TV and Radio Schedules Wikia In November 2017, CBS Radio merged with Entercom, which is based in Philadelphia. She has been working with the station since January 2015. Worked with Dom Giordano as a team doing the morning show while the station prepped for its morning news show. A familiar sound in Philadelphia radio vanished from the. KYW Newsradio elevates Denise Nakano to midday anchor and Jay Scott Smith to afternoon anchor. Mary Mason WHAT 1340-AM. Ahead of its simulcast on 103.9 FM on November 23, KYW elevates Denise Nakano (pictured) to midday anchor and Jay Scott Smith to afternoon anchor. (Added/Updated 11/2003 by P.M.S. Bob Kelly - weekday mornings (4:30-7 on KYW and 7-9 a.m. on WPSG) and weeknights at 5 and 6 p.m. Nicole Brewer - digital journalist and morning contributor, Dray Clark - weekday morning features reporter, Jericka Duncan - general assignment reporter, Elizabeth Hur - general assignment reporter, Todd Quinones - general assignment reporter, Robin Rieger - general assignment reporter, Diana Rocco - general assignment reporter, Stephanie Stahl - health and science reporter. John DeBella - www.jdbshow.com - Archived Audio Clips (Sweepers 1998) Previously on WPHT 1210-AM, afternoons. Stay with CBS News Philadelphia for updates. Went on to syndication with Roberta Gale (Westwood One, 1993-94), then to KSDO San Diego, WIOD Miami, WINZ Miami. Current afternoon anchor Ian Bush will transition to serve as morning co-anchor with Carol MacKenzie. Bill Corsair Popular overnight host on WCAU 1210 AM. Howard Eskin WIP 610-AM -- Previously, TV Sportscaster, WMMR. Upon its completion KYW became a sister station to its long-time rival, CBS-owned WGMP (1210 AM, now WPHT). 100 memorable DJs and radio personalities from Cleveland's past Commercial voice-over business. It broadcasts an all-news radio format and is branded as "KYW Newsradio". PhillyTalk.com site contributor. Sizemore was hospitalized in critical condition on Feb. 18 after suffering a stroke and brain aneurysm. Kevin Boyle Reporter/anchor at WWDB in the 90's, he worked the Sunday night anchor shift, after stints in Kentucky and Iowa. Brooke Daniels NJ101.5 middays and afternoons, 1990-93. Art Mckeown "Art the Builder" - Longtime partner with Rick Degregorio in the long-running home repair and fix-it show. [4] At first, it was jointly operated by Westinghouse and Commonwealth Edison, with Westinghouse later taking over as sole operator. After clearing the final regulatory hurdles, the swap went into effect on January 22, 1956. Founded Sports Physical Therapists in 1984 and sold that in 1993. AOL Digital City columnist. Hosted a talk show there then dabbled in theater and played small parts in a number of movies and a few TV shows. Currently at KGO in San Francisco. And before that worked freelance on WPEN. It is one of the oldest continuously operating radio stations in the United States, originating in Chicago before moving to Philadelphia in 1934. Philadelphia city council. Ahead of its historic simulcast on 103.9 FM on November 23, KYW Newsradio elevates Denise Nakano to midday anchor and Jay Scott Smith to afternoon anchor. 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. List of 49 KYW Newsradio Employees - SignalHire A relay transmitter, KYWA, was set up in late 1928, although it was no longer needed by the spring of 1930. Bush joined KYW Newsradio in 2002 and has served as the stations afternoon anchor since 2019. ${paramValue} on Audacy: Listen to Free Radio Online | Music, Sports, News, Podcasts Images - KYW Radio - Cleveland State University (then) Morning anchor at WBAL, Baltimore. Still heard occasionally on KYW As a freelance reporter for CBS Radio News, she is sometimes called on for live two-way discussions with the on-air talent. Her website has syndication information and a few pictures. Jimmy Kimmel, co-host, was Kent's producer at one time. The answer: By 1970, KYW was claiming the largest audience in the Philadelphia market, and by the mid-1970s, KYW was averaging as many of 1.4 million listeners a week, based on Arbitron ratings. Named by Newsweek magazine as "the most celebrated radio host in New York" in 1979. The city's opioid epidemic claimed 1,200 lives to overdoses in 2017, and it's created a new phenomenon of encampments under several railroad bridges in Kensington. Frank Ford started the station in the 80s. Photograph from 1994. In 1972, KYW moved to new studios in Independence Mall East, at Fifth and Market streets, where it would remain for the next 35 years. (2-07), Mike Rossi WIP 610-AM. - Host on WCAU 1210 in the early 70s - also wrote James Bond parodies (oy oy seven) and wrote for Mad Magazine in the 60s (11/02), Derek Williams Formerly WWDB news reporter. Almost immediately after the NBC-Westinghouse trade was finalized, Westinghouse complained to the FCC and the United States Department of Justice that it had been coerced into making the station swap, including a threat by NBC to revoke Westinghouse's NBC-TV affiliations. The panel's chairman says it's not just idle chatter. Five months earlier the company had converted WINS in New York City from a Top 40 format to all-news. [22] The main impetus for the trade was NBC's desire to acquire an owned-and-operated television station in the fourth-largest American television market. [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. Join Jill on Money LIVE A NEW SUBSCRIPTION WEBINAR SERIES Join CFPs Jill Schlesinger and Mark Talercio (aka the Best Producer in the World) each quarter for an exciting, open mic online video webinar where she'll host special guests and take audience questions. Formerly of WWDB 96.5-FM, mid days in the 80's for a couple of years. Hosted a weekly 2-hour talk show on WRTI in the early '90s. Steve Friedman passed away. Joey Reynolds Joey Reynolds was a Philly radio guy. Tom Bigby Program Director of WIP 610-AM, previously pulled double duty at PD of WPHT. Valerie Morrison Psychic Counselor & Medium. KYW (AM) - Wikipedia This is a return home for Lewis who was born in West Germany but raised in South Jersey. (4-04), Phil Valentine - Website - Archive Page WLAC 1510-AM Nashville TN. 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. Anita broadcasts traffic for Shadow Traffic. Glen Macnow picture 2006 WIP - Glen has been a mid-day host on WIP since 1993. He formerly worked for the Inquirer and was on the popular Prism show, "Great Sports Debate." Liked to chat it up with Irv Homer in the afternoons. KYW Newsradio abandons teletype background noise on Philly radio Laura came back to the air with the popular "The Sunlight Lounge" (Standards and more) on WSNI 104.5-FM in March 2004.

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