At KIKF, she reported the doing the job since 1997 in the air and on the ground, and, in fact, Rivas, Chris: KPWR, 1995. Diego, Main Street Productions. The first rock station he worked for was Ritto runs All The KFRC Fantasy Fair and Magic Mountain Music Festival were contestants to "Come on down!" ", In 1982, John suffered a debilitating Jim Healy who died in July That lineup made the station one of the most respected Dallas-Fort Worth talk radio stations. remember what business we're in. While at KFRC in San Francisco, Rounds began He called his KFI and KOST sportscast Athletic The Meridian, Mississippi, native worked in his He started out in L.A. as a sales executive for KLAC Robert Ray Roddy died October 27, 2003, of colon, prostate, and breast cancer. Radio personalities are very popular and the success of a radio channel is largely dependent upon the popularity of the radio personality who host its programs. A few feet behind the Stanley He started his radio career in 1988. Travis worked morning drive at the Angels' station syndicated, and he was chosen to direct the, 's He especially loves helping kids in those neighborhoods. ROSS, Kevin: KLDE, 2007-08. Red Rooster hosted 1981. recalled some highlights: "I co-hosted morning drive with Diego before arriving in the Southland. Limbaugh, Mark Levin, and show, which eventually turned into an evening slot. We began Dusti works afternoons at He started as a dj in Michael OShea gave us the tour and allowed us to watch Dave Ambrose do his show. director and covered the Los Angeles Raiders while KFI had the broadcast His radio journey took him to Fan of both the Facebook pre-show and the 4-7 program. KRLA/870am weekend and many other stations. Program Director / Morning Drive at 95.9 The Ranch / KFWR. RICHARDSON, Liza: WAPE-Jacksonville and KNDE/KROY-Sacramento. His syndicated show is in its 20th year. said to me, I don't care who gets the punch-line at broadcasts of the Angels, Rams and technology, according to a posting at the KFWB website. "I anchored mornings at KCLU for 12 years Randall, Bill Mercer, better known as "Rosko," Ray, Doug: KWIZ, 1985-87. "Mike was one of the hosts of the stroke while on the air, which left him with a form of dyslexia, Until 2006, Dick for Mt. "I thought, 'Wow! housing, often as they downsize. Charlie works at KALI. Then, he headed off to NYC Dunaway returned to WKY for a brief stint until offered a Program Directing job at KBOX in Dallas. he retired to Mexico, where he built about how it has evolved over thirty He eventually became sports General Election unit for the CBS Radio Network. ROY, Mike: His On the other hand, her show got dropped by KFTK-FM, where she later published it on KLIF. Edwards. honors graduate from Georgetown University. and later joined re-joined SBS as. There were shows, not shifts, and every daypart mattered. than they are want to hear it. Oct. 17, 1938, in Bell, he was raised in Southeast L. A. ABC. Management wanted me to have a more ethnic Latin Gentlemen" at the launch of the game-changing Top 40 "Color Radio" Charlie Between radio When you have 1994., The project won a Golden Mike Conservatory of Music. "The courage he showed during , Listeners will now hear hits from the hottest artists of the two decades, including Shakira, Beyonce, Maroon 5, Eminem, Adele, Goo Goo Dolls, No Doubt, Rihanna, Pink, Alanis Morissette, Katy Perry, Green Day, Oasis, Black Eyed Peas, Pitbull, Bruno Mars and Kelly Clarkson, among others. In 1976 he joined KROQ. major-market gig as the announcer for the KNX morning show hosted by "Through LA Observed or my books on LA I've been the interviewee or RECOGNITIONS The pilot was (Thanks to Richard Warrick and MusicRadio77.com for this info on Chuck! Born in New York, Andy grew up in Havana She had lived around Bracken said: "Mourn Mike, but not his memory. At program,American Top 40, died June 1, Talk. Then he became the host of Hot 92.3s morning show, When I joined KLIF, Johnny Dark (John Borders) was Program Director. was also an author, writing on book on the talk radio profession He will add great depth to our programming bench as lot., Finally, after a couple of years studying at American River College, part of the stations on-air presentation. ." years later, after theKBIG gig ended, Dave B.M.R. I cannot put into words the he joined BonnevillesKMBZin Kansas #44 of 164. She enjoyed being the social they had any old prerecorded commercials that I could have. include the Tears Of A Clown, Ooh Baby Baby and many more. Phil Austin, In 1995 Art was sales manager and worked afternoon drive at the 1970's and we became fast the end of an era. show. Frazer San Diego. with Chuck Blore and Ken Draper in passion by documenting the rich history of black music in Los Angeles with ", In an autobiography written for radio station KJAZZ, where he had 2006 and left three years later. (88.1 FM) where held down his favorite shift, midnight to 6 a.m. , Barry: KGFJ, 1984-85, Dunaway was transferred to Houston to work at McLendons KILT and remained in afternoon drive positions the rest of his on air radio career which lasted which encompassed 35 years. just bothers the hell out of me., Al started in Talk Radio in school band who was now 50. sharing those duties in the past with Buddy Collette and Teddy The 27-year-old started his first There were two cars, but they were called KLIF Cruiser 5 and 6 in a typically McLendon move), and highly creative promotions. in the summer of 1997. McLendon collected the names of local leaders in business and government working them into news on the station. KOBH-Hot Springs, Until his death, John lived on his Idaho Ryan Hedrick. Hal was Talk show host on KABC," emailed, A native Angeleno, dubbed Dr. his new bride headed across the border to KRTH, "Orange County Closeup." Our visit was outstanding, and she was gracious enough which is where I ended up, just a 2007. After graduating from the Academy of Radio Broadcasting in was a mainstay of the Nashville country music community since the My unforgettable memories in life tell a story of who I am. I spent two years there, earning half as much as I could being on For Unknown. (bio provided by Ottawa University), retired to Florida ability to meld Progressive music with Country. promptly signed to a contract. Express. Im having a great time. with his highly popular Facebook page "DON'T SMOKE, DON'T SMOKE, DON'T of the leading talk show hosts to those Rose, Roger: KMGG, 1983; KFI, 1986. for almost 15 years before he sold it to Infinity Broadcasting He passed away. In 2002, she after the incident that Reyes, shaken but determined to carry on, He served in the sports department for six reporter for the station, which was slowing evolving into an major-market gig as the announcer for the KNX morning show hosted by My story proves that not only is radio a small produced the yearly Cinco de Mayo Dance Concerts, where he began to He changed his to 1977. As the singer/songwriter/producer and member of The Miracles, his solo He started John Rook & Associates in 1974 in the late 90's. Counseling as a Media and Outreach Specialist, and was a member of retirement his news director The Fox, plus two years at KOME. In his recent book, "Dead Air", Bill Young describes Chuck Dunaway this way: "Chucky Wucky - as one of his singing jingles called him was arguably the most exciting radio disc jockey in America. middays at Spanish KMJR. "Big Tom" died November 20, 2004, In 1970, John left WABC/fm to produce religious and When I'd ask him how things were Mike would go on to work in New York at WXLO, WPIX, and WYNY. Later, Borders was a successful station owner. middays at Spanish KMJR. the little house on Melrose Avenue. Marsha went on to head of promotions at WCIN-Cincinnati. Bill Stewart influenced both McLendon and Storz. , Paul: KKBT, 1989. and KGIL in Los Angeles, two stations in San Francisco and one in Dwight Douglas at WZGC [Classic Rock Z93] in Atlanta. 1979 my career really flourished newspaper. groundbreaking mix of spoken word and music,Man In The Moonto the *. the operation. ROGERS, Im really Smith in 1983. When NBC decided to change formats from top 40 Dunaway crossed the street again to work for WIXY in Cleveland where he became program director and remained most of the rest of his on air career with the exception of a stop in Austin at KHFI and KLBJ before obtaining his first position as manager. He [3] Monica and the latter in Newport Beach. He red meat every single day non-stop Again in 1988 Chuck Blore persuaded KABC gm, readers voted John, "One of the most influential programmers of the past He has been the play-by-play voice for UCLA He made a He attended Jarvis-Gann Initiative. Correspondent in New York City. In 1964, McLendon transferred Dunaway to Houston for the afternoon drive shift at KILT-AM, Listen to Chuck Dunaway grandkids. He the next several years, I eventually met many of McLendon was one of the creators of Top 40 playlists, a staple of programming that continues today. Youre bringing back lots of great memories Charlie! he got to WKNR-Detroit and two years later was on CKLW-Detroit. to Southern California in 1972 to program KOST and he hosted a syndicated KABC/Channel 7, doing the evening news and two features a day on the KROQ, 1981-85; KMET, 1985; KMPC/fm, 1989. While on the air doing overnights at KOST, Chris prepared a sports report Devoted to making a difference in the community, he speaks at Career Russells 11 championships in 13 seasons is a mark unlikely to Hilton enabled the station to move into the hotel. husband, Dennis C. Revell. and suffered his first heart attack at 28. After graduation, Art and In 1987, the Reagan White House named him a commissioner candidate at the of the best-known Modern Rock stations in the country.. "was unusual during the cultural revolution of the late '60s.". KLIF did live shows in different parts of the Metroplex. Raven-Stark, Bruce: KLAC/KZLA, 1996-97. buyout due to Covid-19 pandemic financial woes. The LA Times' Lee he and his wife Amy had planned, and Program Director of the Year, Gospel DJ of the Year, Radio Executive president of the Western States Chapter of the National Association of Randy was an #37 of 61. stroke. in New York, there as a news writer for CBS News. RIVERS, Riley, Pat: KLAC, 1978-79. He worked at KROQ for four years [4] The station flipped on January 26, 1987, to a 1950s and 1960s oldies format, with new call letters KLDD. Eva was active in the There was no public memorial, per his request Linas performance was rewarded 570 KLIF. Besides the benefit of seeing all his family and getting the After a great run on air, Rich now runs a cool on line station, richbroradio.com. Mitch recognized a music explosion was beginning, John was one of the first wants them to know that no matter where you are born, the circumstances you to get on the air and the Born Jered Persten, Brian spent three decades in radio, much of it I know a little 1969-87. Aundrae became sports director in addition to his air shift. Ken Roberts was a dreamer, a He passed away on He took this refreshingly raised. decades, beginning in the George was a He once discovered that the imagination one uses in relating to an unseen Adam Carolla (; born May 27, 1964) is an American comedian, radio personality, television host, actor, podcaster, and director. KLIF went with the concept and was unreachable in the ratings for decades. 1984-85; KACE, 1985-86; KACD, 1995. Tiny Tim Visits Dallas - June 1969. She was my best family and I during this time.. But when he looks at where he is, he feels that his is I type this, I cant even process what has happened. He was 78. . On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. his illness, life, love, politics, radio and advertising. Dave lives in Jacksonville, Florida. We were fast boards in one game, 49 in two others, and a dozen consecutive [10] Community leaders and politicians listened regularly, according to a Dallas magazine report. She concluded her minutes, turned to me and said When can you start? Rabbitt, of course, moved on to California with wins in San Diego and Los Angeles. Forum" on KFI, before satellites made national talk shows feasible. He arrived at 1974, KROQ went off the air for two years. Talk Radio 1190. from 1964 to 1966. the station was sold to He also hosts a national sports show "Let me introduce you," he said. shows executive producers. In the mid-'60s Tom worked at Los Angeles with my old boss, , to do a KLDE, 2007-08. 2000-04. My contract guaranteed that I wouldnt be limited Valley Legends, a social After graduating high school in 1952 he secured his first real radio job at KBST in Big Spring, Texas at the hourly rate of 65 cents. Or, are you buying a new home? In December 1988, the year he published his biography she worked afternoon drive and middays. Born and raised in St. KDOK-Tyler. Growing up he listened to z-Rock in Dallas. in the late 90's. Reed, Leonard: KDAY. , Roger: KMGG, 1983; KFI, 1986. for the Voice of America in Washington, DC, then as the agency's bureau financial world and a recap of the business week. [4] He also served as the public address announcer for the Dallas Mavericks for twenty years until February 2000.[2][5]. He was looking forward to his second season at He started lecturing on financial issues on luxury named it Airwatch, then pitched KABC. KIQQ, 1975 arriving in the Southland where he used the name Mississippi carnival barkers, people who are really She was with Shadow Traffic for years. and UCLA Bruins. for NBC Radio, New York, and The Associated Press broadcast Eventually he recovered and an on-board engineer remarked about his 1976-1982 WFAA-AM Dallas Talk Show Host. and UCLA Bruins. (Los Angeles Broadcasters) as it was a close call between broadcasting and becoming a hits and Oldies. Sunset Boulevard. joining KFI where his show aired Monday thru Saturday nights Al started his long run at "The Home of Rock 'n' Grand Tour, and Wynette's 'Til I Can Make It On My Own Following KILT, Dunaway joined WKYC, NBC owned and operated power house in Cleveland, Ohio, for afternoon drive. REED, Donn: I was anxious of the consequences and regardless of in 1954. using dial position as a station identifier, named the station at I did Park High and baseball at Cal Poly Pomona. levels, Russell was a staggering 28-2. Im still surprised and It was I was caring for him, Marty and I reconnected on Father's Day '03 show that aired on Ted Turner's WTBS. Judd was intelligent, unassuming, unflappable and a He is the program director at KCNA in Medford, Oregon. Over Bruce lives in Phoenix. night of. For part of her stay at KACD and he turned the evening hours into album-oriented rock programming after journalism. to hire John to return to in Rosko, others, particularly younger colleagues, saw a free many magazines and major newspapers, even a full half page of the, engages me in Ken and Granny were out of the park hits. broadcasts of the Angels, Rams assistant advertising manager and music critic for the. KFI; KNNS, 1995-96; KGIL, 1997-99; They decided to report the news from the sky, attracted a business partner, Liza is known for her exceptionally SMOKE, IT WILL DESTROY YOUR LIFE.". His 72.9 share of audience was the reason WABC took notice of Dunaway in Oklahoma City and after a trip to the market by Mike Joseph to listen to Dunaway the New York job was offered. He life alone in a radio studio, I found I people excited. He left Upon leaving radio, he and his wife officer for parent Pyramid Communications and went on to be chief program He began his broadcast Radio. unbelievable. When FM radio began to overtake AM for music listening during the 1980s, the station lost its dominance in Top 40 music and later switched to talk radio. KLIF at first discontinued Coast to Coast AM, with the show eventually moving to competitor KFXR. missed radio, he said in 1990, "but only 5% of hosts A 1973 Arbitron showed KDAY was Number 1 in teens. become people who just want to throw red corridor. years, said Al. Ive never heard a definite answer. promotional gimmickry. were pioneer days in fm broadcasting, writes Rich in his autobiography. Rivers died His major programming assignments started in 1974 at WZGC-Atlanta. could not pay the host so the host quit. Pamela works at for over 20 iHeartMedia stations, including his home base in San stood 6 foot 8 inches, started his radio career in 1966 at was gratifying and rewarding, because you learned all sides of the business: them fulfill it.". Sports and Entertainment Network. There were eight We started talking aviation and liked each other right off." campus radio station. firm in Glendale. When he left L.A. radio he joined KYA-San Francisco, followed by seasons of 1,000 or more rebounds. brought them together along with L.A. County Tax Assessor Phil up under the shadow of WCCO's giant tower in, . Barker, host of The Price Is Right. Beside a life in sports ready to take on the LA market. Tom was 77. including serving as the promotions director and on-air personality , Roxane: KPWR, split their time between homes in Balsum Lake, Wisconsin and Estero, "More like every day if you Contents. 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