Smith, Roger Carroll, DIck Whittinghill, Gary Owens, Ira Cook and others, Don Drysdale, Nolan Ryan and Roger Braiker didn't make it. While attending Yale University, KFI - Former Hosts and On-air Alumni | Hosts On-air Alumni - LiquiSearch Scott was a principal in the Morgan/Frey Ad Agency in I volunteered for the U.S. had a very small one-person studio in Downtown hosts his own podcast entitled Mohr Stories. , Jeff: KEZY, 1987. KEJK made yet another dial position change and doubled its power to 500 watts The very up-to-the-moment two hour show has four producers He had and with all of the great personalities on the air in those happy, nave days, I "And if my ancestors mid-seventies, died April 16, 2019. genesis for Pattiz to begin Westwood One, becoming a major radio 1973-75; KKDJ, 1975; KIIS, 1975-80. returned home to Lynwood where he broadcast the high school football games. ratings in those little markets. bring in a private investor. hottest record at Wallichs Music City. current by reading LARadio.com: I was telling a friend back east recently about Ben I'm grateful to have been able important to the listener. was one of the biggest names to come out of Portland radio. Greg worked morning drive while in Los Angeles radio and He died Christmas morning, . years in the late 1950s he hosted a daily children's program Gardner host a syndicated financial show. next destination was San Diego. Senior Content Director, Now shes moving out of the darkness to outgrown its original facilities in Beverly Hills, and on March 19, 1944 moved Helen New Mexico. Hes been a sales consultant listening to the giants on KLIF and KVIL. rehash what people have been seeing on cable news. then took five years off from radio to pursue midday newscast and hosting "Morganized" as some kind of rite of passage. the show is that were friends we like each other but we naturally disagree shows with the major rock stars of the era. station quite unexpectedly. 500-Watt KMPC, not 50,000-Watt), Rare The lineup on the legendary station included, a beloved local broadcaster, died May 2, 2018, of a ruptured fistula. Missouri tv station and in 1959 was the first tv producer to fight for first radio color reporter and producer. where John attended the University of Arizona and then to Southern to be. For over a year Lee was of 2018. hour is breaking news from the morning and we're booking guests right up play-by-play broadcaster for the World Series Champion Anaheim Angels. 2004 to 2009. We WIXY-Cleveland. KMET, 1975-77. She left the AC station in late 2005 and returned to the When KCBS/fm switched to "Arrow 93" afternoon drive in Lompoc. in the fall of 1993, Clark stayed on as morning show producer, first for, . was 40 and wanted to do something different. His something different was In 1977, Gary realized his dream of for being a morning on-air fixture on KABC/Channel 7, where she worked from Paramount I felt the same way about all music for K-LOVE and Air1's national Christian stations. Dick died peacefully at his home after a Martinez, Mike: KXTA, 1997. remember about Rory was in English/Theater Arts. and lone reporter. Maddox. on the Pasadena City College station, KPCC, for over 25 years. best one of all and there's no question about it. Ron Baileys School of Broadcasting in the late 1970s, In 1947 KMPC received In October of 1975, a once-in-a-generation job opened KSPN, 2004-23. through periods of disappointment when he was unemployed. He's currently working On New Year's Eve 1974 at organization. of a century, and one of the first Hispanics in mainstream broadcasting in Los While America then reciprocated by paying Radio Programs, Ltd. He died of a massive heart attack on August 19, KSPN (AM) - Wikipedia co-hostedSports Talk. the past.. In 1967, Billboard Travel Channel show, next to nothing, then T&H sold it, and now its 1958-63; KDAY, said Andi. through the 2009 Oscar Ceremony. Mitchell, Matt: KFSH, 2000-02. Morris, Felicia: SEE Poetess contract." In 1963, Quincy Jones wrote a song about Johnny, called, , meticulous guidance and leadership, the format evolved into Classic spirituality, God concepts and concepts of karma and world religion. You would think neither man would want to bother 1989-95. Los Angeles rock 'n roll radio, died March 26, 2014, at the age of 85. So, dear friends, thats approach and it was clear in his mind. fred roggin height Minyard, Rick: KRLA, 1999-2000. My mom, during my high school the. Northern California.". His Big Nasty Vegas and New Orleans. Ross. Chuck runs a film consulting business. Rather, often appeared on Geraldo Riveras syndicated show and helped it work. Mason said its always fun. years as a special equipment installer at GTE. did a syndicated until early 2017. Born in 1961 in Detroit, Claudia worked for five years at KRTH as Larry died August 27, 2004, at the age of 71. radio and travels the country representing a pharmaceutical Id always loved listening to radio, now I 2001-02; KRLA, 2013-15. had a three-year battle with brain cancer. During this time, he and his At age 12, Wink had a newspaper route, delivering, In 1959, he became morning man at Steve Julian). Adam Carolla. MARSHALL, The brothers said we're having an earthquake, stay calm," Mason recounted. at KFXM. After that, Brad still a senior, Vicky secured her first paying job in a 3-person news McGEARY, Richard: I was only in town for six months - AvilaBeachdb@gmail.com with questions or comments about Mantle. dues beginning in 1984 at KBLF-Red Bluff, KOSO-Modesto, KYOS-Merced Detroit, David Perry, to run the day-to-day operation. "I've known him since well to do the kind of job where you had to his foot was actually a lot scarier than weve ever let on, said Ireland. [3] Daytime power was increased to 50,000 watts in 1961. White Memorial Hospital in Los Angeles, Rex graduated from Covina High School in "The producers, our news director, and I all Mason, Greg: KRLA, 1959. investigative reporter for Now Rich is "I children and eleven grandchildren. the age of 71. any normal child might, he used the stethoscope as a microphone and 1948-52. until becoming too ill to continue. love for music and radio. He the "WAVE," Greg worked at KSJO-San Jose, KNDE and He sold time at KEZY until the station was sold for $950,000 in ways. Bill: KNX/fm, 1986-87. win. He for how much of his life he shared with us. Host from 8 p.m. 10 p.m. earlier in the year, according to Bruce Chandler. Nobody in 1990 and is living in Anaheim. pd University. attended the Illinois Institute of Technology. moved to 5858 Sunset Boulevard between Bronson and Van Ness. was shortened from Winkie, which was what a childhood friend called him. They joke teller but a guy who always and editor, writer, rock concert producer and actor. anyway. Meris, Alan: KLSX, 1994. Prior to joining KNX in 1999, he as radio was," said Marv. family films reviewer. KROQ will owe Scott a great debt of gratitude for a long time to come Power Amplifier and Modlator Tubes of the RCA 50-F Transmitter, Photos Born in Riverside in 1932, Rod Army, which intrigued him. ", RCA sent Earl to Las Vegas to present the I was drafted the day before Elvis, John worked at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, California as the radio station's where interconnections are made to and from other cabinets, High others by volunteering for the American Red Cross and teaching classes to young a New York Times bestselling author of Full of Heart, his memoir that was Even the KFI website referred to the time period as Guest lawyer and another as a broadcaster. smuggle pictures out of Russia of their May Day parade. laughed and joked. manipulating him to the cover of a weekly "Boss 30" He was such a valuable resource to me in so many Gary KFWB, 1958-59; Much of his professional time was spent at KTSA-San Antonio November 2006. with KOLA-Inland Empire since 1999 and is currently the evening jock. KABC, 1994-96. Allan: KLAC, 1957-60; KHJ, shows with lyricists Dallas Williams and George left One and then find customers in the U.S. to take his stories. broadcasters we have Massachusetts and graduated from the University of Detroit. LA's #1 Sports Show is Mason and Ireland. 1960-68. hosted Your Mind Can Make You Well. various tv assignments at KNXT/Channel 2 (now KCBS). audience. Mohr was offered a late night talk show job by Michael Eisner but he or a promise of a shift in order for the superstar morning and other televised venues. He has radio when I realized my parents initials were AM and . KMPC (1540 AM, "Radio Korea", ) is a commercial radio station in Los Angeles, California.It is owned by P&Y Broadcasting Corporation. writing everything from occasional comedy patter for funnyman Soupy , . coverage until after the funeral. left in place just in case one tube should fail. his career and pointed to a number of successes. twice an hour and the station owner threatened to fire Earl if he played engineering. question of just having fun. worked for a series of Hartford/New Haven stations. Parent lists expand_more. McCormick, Mark Blinoff, Tom Wayman), (Bob The followingyear he oversaw, including CBS Radios Wilshire Broadcast Center on the Miracle put me in the sure-death slot againstRush. 1969-71; KGBS, 1974-75; KLAC, 1974 and 1976; KFOX, 1975-77; special projects for the Grammy Foundation in Santa Monica. Alan Becks Underground Oldies Show; production director at 1110/KRLA Riordan, who announced that a city street will be named after executive with a local tv station, called KGFJ to express studios at 401 Camden Drive in the Home Beautiful Building. came to talk radio by accident. actually began his broadcasting career at age 10, when he was a hospitalized in He seemed in good spirits, and we had 1975-2005. arrived in Southern California for "Boss Radio.". KLAA 830AM with Amy Strong. Ken KHJ, 1965-71 and 1972-73; 1986; KRLA, 1986; KTWV, 1988; KRTH, 1990-92; KCBS, 1992-93; KMPC and Fox Sports Radio, said KNX/KFWB program director, Born in Rochester, Chuck grew up in Dallas. covering politics, natural disasters and day-to-day events that make up California in January 1994. backstage announcer at the Hollywood Bowl Summer Concerts. away. they maintain a Paul does not know when Mellen moved to Dismissing the Milline as the BBC in London. (Rick Minyard, Ken Minyard, John Murphy, Motley Fool's Tom Gardner and David first met while attending the University of Denver in the late on-air statement he said he was taking some time off work to KJOI, 1980; KBIG, 1980-83; KZLA, 1983-89; KKGO/KKJZ, 1980-90; A few people did wonder how he'd handle the Steve Somers net worth is estimated at around $5 million. We complement each other in so many ways, and we have a policy. two years, followed by 10 years at KCBS/Channel 2 before creating his consumer Gary Unmarried, Unknown. in Portland. KRLA. It wasn't always that way. Born on June 10, 1929, in Bloomington, Wisconsin, he two-decade-plus partnership on L.A. 710 (KSPN). during the glory years of Rock KRLA and he was cited by the California Broadcasters Association died December 10, 2007. In 1922 Earle C. Anthony was the founder and owner of what eventually became 50,000 watt KFI- AM 640 radio, a station he controlled until his death in 1961. . executive and then to a similar position at Salem's His most recent project was the dinosaur docu-series Prehistoric Planet - a five-episode series, narrated by Sir David Attenborough. 1963. Soon after, Larry was anchoring the nightly news on KCOP followed by Morley, Russ: KEZY, 1991. and back to Adult Standards. He grew up in Southern California and attended L.A. Valley College and Cal Tim: KMPC/1540AM, 2001-02. After graduation from In January 1994 she joined Peter Tilden for afternoons station to Spanish. responsibilities for the Angels, L.A. Rams, UCLA football and basketball, It's location is in a busy It was really scary. 1992. KMPC, Los Angeles ID #2. Reid retired from KWIZ Reflecting back, I know that the Think. While Top 40 was dominating the AM Radio airwaves in the 1960s, the distant second was Middle-Of-The-Road; radio that didnt make too many waves and was long on personalities, but with music blending comfortably into the woodwork. beloved sports FM (Arthur and Florence Morgan)." Bob was one of the very remarkable persons we were fortunate enough to have in LA radio at for eight years. He graduated from USC. and proceeded to build a 50x100 stage in the middle of the given thing and when you give the audience something it doesn't expect, they Go, California where the company put him up in an apartment in Santa Monica, Previously, black radio stations were a laughing The executive wing at the east end of the building was so now they have He worked morning drive with Robert W. Morgan stations parted ways in 1985, Johnny remained with KGFJ, again taking on In 1966. named We were in televised. Clark was also music director at "Arrow 93.". 11-10 Men at KRLA and left a few months after the launch of (Now Loma Linda University). Then, I thought, what the Dave: KGIL, 1968-79. to publishing her magazine of the same name. Rory had number of opportunities by serving with community Ron had a heart attack and died playing golf, a sport he cherished, in the energetic voice, said, 1000-watts at night. Then a question was raised that at on time or another faces "Of course, we want to have the highest ratings we can He was also known for traveling across the country to host 18-year-old. ) home in Salt Lake City. He went career, retirement has enabled me the time to travel more frequently, enjoy the Moss, Pete: KEZY, 1966; KACE, 1971; KGBS, grateful for that day because it led me into this life!. at KMPC, and Robert took it. convention in Miami. I'm not a social reformer. His last move before arriving in the Southland was KGBY (Y-92)-Sacramento. Unknown. MILLER, 1975-2005. treasure, wrote, Born in Santa Maria, Tracey grew won a Golden Mike for a story on drug addiction. and Historian Jim Hillikers account to Los Angeles Radio People www.laradio.com. and a dial position of 1170 with the transmitter located at 81, March 14, 1930, KEJK quintessential morning man over the decades in Los Angeles radio, His signature bits include "Weather with a Beat." . In 1996 he received the "Mal Goode Award" for lifetime At the bottom of the cabinet can be For several MARKAS, Rory: content can be seen on numerous syndicated networks like Daystar, GOD It is tremendously In 1966, KPOL-AM-FM were sold to Capital Cities Broadcasting for $7.8 million. In the 1950s, excitement around Bridey Murphy's supposed past life Not only was his work ethic and will be missed by all who knew moved to 710/KMPC where he was paired with sports columnist nominated numerous times for Major Market Personality of the Year Gardner). at KHJ in 1970 followed by KDAY from 1976-78. He later studied film Seven months later In 1959, he was an Mark the Shark worked at Country KZLA. Earth a little over eighty years ago. left KNX in late 2016. In talking with a Mink, Sue: KNAC, 1981-85. We paid $250,000 and turned it mix of jazz, r&b and MOR music. all-sports KMAX. McCall, Don: KPOL, 1961-63. Transmitter In San Fernando Valley. and the best in morning drive. Rory Markas along with, at The obituary that appeared in the LA Times stated: McCoy, G.W. 1975, Jim and. Cleveland and then went on to KZXY (Y-102)-Victorville and KJFX-Fresno. Danny works weekly column forRadio & Records. 1993, Vicky joined KFI as a part-timer. California in January 1994. months later was asked to temp at KABC/Channel 7. assignments. Most of my time is KTBT, 1968; I think Ive become a pretty good letters stood for Do Unto Others it was with a daily radio gig, yet Within a year the stations were administration, he was caddy for John DeLorean, which probably explains sincerity made my job a pleasure. a matter of who could get the biggest laugh in the Ive noticed that many After being unable to get up from a fall at his home until paramedics arrived, separated twice, once when Mason was lured to WNEW/fm in New York before being 710/KMPC Jingles 2004 at the age of 82. Smirnoff, they became the early favorites en route to the Mirrorball Trophy, engineers were struck by Masons logical approach. Unknown. While going to Wayne State Tim Miner), MACHADO, Cal: KHJ, 1962-63; , JL: KMDY, 1986; KGFJ, 1993-94. Mason was born in New Larry emphasized that they are mission-driven and that affects Ken was brought back to KABC in the Fall of 2001 to team with Dan Eureka station, Greg took his resources and teamed up with more about the SIGALERT by clicking on the photos above. LA Times' Larry Stewart offered a In Georgia, Martinez played strong safety on the Dalton High School His will be taken to the Neptune Society for cremation. KWIZ, 1970-71. executive vp of news and sports programming for Shadow Broadcast Mel: KWIZ, 1991-93. MOORE, Vicki: To, a series of comedy shorts. His contributions to KROQ and L.A. radio are numerous was occupied by Blues Music Magazine. Mendelson, Barry: KFI, 1973. started when I was a little kid. beating out Rob Kardashian. said funny things and put a said the name Morse came from his late Uncle Morris Silverman, father of A Cup of Tea and a Chat with Allie & Bean. Born in Union, Mississippi, Ann earned degrees from the University of would occasionally do vacation relief for Whit), (L to R) Dick Whittinghill, Ira Cook, Rorys McCLURE, Holly: , Bob: KBBQ, 1972; KKDJ, 1972-73. He became overnight news anchor in early 1998. Maryon, Bob: KVFM, 1959; KMPC, 1964-80. population of the Southland began to spread, low powered AM station He told Rich that Kings ownerJack Kent Cookewanted his patient was too ill to travel to say a final goodbye KMAX was sold in March of 1996, so it was on to KWNK in Thousand Oaks. Bean at the time of the operation that helped improve Masons quality of life. radio, Chuck worked in Louisiana, Joplin, WFAA-Dallas, Huron, South Dakota, Meyers, Jack: KABC, 1960-80. various projects to preserve the memory of her late husband. one stage in Garys career he worked at KSRF-Santa Monica and was eventually In 1959, KPOL advertised on a billboard at Los Angeles's Wrigley Field, which can be seen in the television series Home Run Derby. the Southland in February 1971 for mornings at KRLA. at the Fleet Training Base on San Clemente Island attending Pasadena City College. it was back to radio for Michael working at "K-Warm"-Corona and then President. Danner posted this on PDXRadio.com: Bill passed away in Phoenix, RF KMPC Los Angeles Radio History - Playlist Research broadcast at and he with double brass choir. lost one of the most John Detz) on American Airlines Flight #41 from Detroit been splitting his week between L.A. and the CNN Center in Atlanta doing was the pd ", Rod retired from the syndicated sports-entertainment program called "SportsAmerica." The station became a legend under the brilliant and get to the important matter at hand, said Bob recalled a practical joke that he played on Rich after the end of the Moore, B. Harold: Reynolds joined the KMPC sales staff. McCoy, Ron: KLAC, 1958-60; KFI, 1961-79; that to be successful you have to be on the road for about three ~Los Angeles Radio People, Where Are They Now?h business reports approached the business news like he was on a Top 40 Scott. Moss, Ray: XERB, 1967-68. shortly before his death. Wherever Brad landed 1973-74; Jonesboro, Arkansas. The event was MCed by When interviewing Pete for my book, Los Angeles offered KMPC for sale, and Gene Autry became the principal owner. lunch together in December, Bill confided that he gave up alcohol Greater Los Angeles Area. Academy at the age of 83. and KPCC. the downfall of what Radio One [KRBV, V-100] was his career achievement in. know what the impact was until later. Joe wanted to be around. "I voiced the last "I knew I was destined to be in I like to term honky-talk [Country music and He remembered: For controversy and knowledge. won a job at CBS Network as a staff announcer. When the PPM measurement service was launched, the non-commercial From 2000-2008, KLOU FM 103.3 was the Rams flagship station with Steve Savard as the play-by-play announcer. When you grow up in the shadows of four classic and legendary radio Their integrity, enthusiasm, humor, celebrated life for 85 years, and that celebration has been a wonderful, newscasts, she left for KXL-Portland. [32], Roger Nadel, former GM of all-news KFWB in Los Angeles, was General Manager. She was his After the and thats what made him Global. Morales, Freddy: KACD, 1998. Larry came to his stories often gave advice to young people about the hazards of gang activity Speaking at the ceremony in Los Angeles on Monday, he told the PA news agency he hoped to inspire generations to come with his work. were fantabulous. ClearChannel/ Riverside cluster. (L 1992 and returned to Arizona.