Went with Mel to the Motown Review. According to his. Over on the radio dial, interspersed between network news and commentaries, music shows and local programming, WXYZ brought Detroiters Ozzie and Harriet, Corliss Archer and Big Time Boxing on Friday nights. National News Former 'American Idol' Contestant C.J. Worked at the Rouge complex and was found by Tom Margellar who critiqued my released 45 which resulted in a very short and wonderful relationship about record collectiong and music in general. Programs such asWild Bill Hickok, Supermanand The Cisco Kid. Thank you, Chuck. Thank You. That in 1966 the listeners instead wanted more of the music. His last on air work was for a small radio station in Marysville, Oh. Now holding a 29% share, a year earlier they held a higher 34% in 1965. Living near Traverse City, Michigan. Besides being an on-air personality, Kasem was a voice actor for Shaggy in Scooby-Doo and was a narrator for NBCs national promotional announcements from 1977 to 1981. . He said he would pick a song and dedicate it to my girlfriend at a certain time. For more information, tickets, and a list of invited attendees, go to thelastreunion.com. She adds her own flair to traffic, weather and entertainment reports. And two years later I could not have sold The Lee Alan School of Broadcast Arts to him, and 10s of thousands of people may never have experienced the excellent school it has become under his direction at The SPECS HOWARD SCHOOL. Always live on the free Audacy app. Tickets are $35 in advance, $40 at the door. at times found themselves into a virtual ratings tie vying for the top 40 title on the dial, seemingly, with no end in sight. Yet, the station found itself still mired at third in the top 40 market. THE RIFF, AUGUST 1998, PROGRAMMING THE DETROIT AM RADIO DIAL: JANUARY 12, 1967. from a 44 previous. It's the camaraderie we have with our listeners, even though our show is syndicated nationwide. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. A Southfield High School graduate, the former WDRQ radio personality learned his skills at his high school radio station. for the Windy City that year. Ed from WAYNE Nov. 17, 2017 __ WHO STOLE THE KIESKA???___. Moving into the new year in 1966, more changes were in the wind for WXYZ. Click here to read about Mark McKenzies experience with the format flip. Cannot remember the year. Wed, Sep 11, 2019 at 1:00 am. Birmingham won the game. Douglas, born Howard Douglas Morrison on May 6, 1915, worked as an announcer on WMBC-AM 1400 beginning in 1937 on the "Flying Cloud Quintet" broadcast. Currently can be heard across Michigan and Ohio out of Detroit, Grand Rapids and Toledo. BIRMINGHAM (CBS RADIO) - The mysterious personality behind the late-night 'Pillow Talk' radio music show has died. [1] He is the former host of the Stoney and Wojo radio show on WDFN in Detroit, Michigan until it was canceled on January 20, 2009. 1-844-BUY-RADIO; 100.3 WNIC Detroit's Variety - 80's 90's & Today Kristina. Get our top picks for the best events in Detroit every Thursday morning. Lee Alan also had written, composed and produced the music for the new Personality-Plus jingles package (click highlighted reference for audio) for the stations new sound for 1966. Dick has been news director at WJR since 1989. The top 40 formula at WXYZ was now growing in popularity on the Detroit radio dial. Eighty seven-years ago, according to Wikipedia, the station spawn birth in the Detroit area under the calls WGHP on October 10, 1925. Thank You. He was also the voice of the University of Michigan hockey team briefly in the 1980s. dave@dptv.org Peter Whorf 10a to 3p, weekdays Peter Whorf came home to Detroit in 2019 when he joined WRCJ as host of Midday Music. Although I never met him, I listened to his__ Saturday Night Oldies Party__ every week-end on Magic 95 WMJC-FM from 1982 until 1987. When they were at the station, being number one was no big deal. Ah, those were the days my friendthanks for the memories Henry! From being an on-air broadcaster for both radio and television, best-selling author and journalist. A MCRFB NOTE: For more on WXYZ radio on this website, go to the Categories archives and find WXYZ, or go here. August 12, 2021 10:40 am. Besides radio and music promotion, Gibb also hosted his own TV show Russ Gibb at Random which was aired locally. Special programming: Don McNeill Breakfast Club 10-10:55 a.m. M-F. Lou Gordon Comments, 2-minute commentary, 6:25, 9:25 a.m., 12:05 p.m. M-W-F. Call Board-Dick Osgood, drama-critic with interviews, 9:30-10 a.m. Sun. Simulcast with WXYZ-AM. Keep Jammin'. We told Chuck what was going to happen, but he and many others were convinced that nothing could ever topple the historic WXYZ. THE LATEST FROM MARIE OSBORNE BACK TO HOSTS PAGE >>>, WJR News Director Dick Haefneris one of the most recognizable news voices in Detroit. And we had a terrific time doing it.. By the early 1950s, ABC and WXYZ brought out the best in quality programming in Detroit on the TV dial. The same article mentions what it believed to be the salaries of select Detroit (then)-leading media personalities: Dick Purtan $5M, Drew & Mike $2M each, Chuck Gaidica, $1.2M, Carmen Harlan $1M+, John Mason $1M. Bob Perkins (radio personality) Dick Purtan R Michael Reghi Joey Reynolds Fred Roggin Lenore Romney S Robin Seymour (DJ) Horace Sheffield III Craig Shemon Donnie Simpson Nancy Skinner (commentator) Paul W. Smith Martha Jean Steinberg Mike Stone (radio personality) T Gene Taylor (TV and radio personality) Ty Tyson W Mike Wallace JoAnn Watson George Noory Talk Radio Host Overview: George Ralph Noory (born June 4, 1950) is a radio talk show host. Detroit broadcast legend Frank Beckmann retires after nearly 50 years, The first disc jockey to play a techno song on the radio. He invented the phrase: DODGE DEPEND ON IT. But by the mid-50s WXYZ was in search of its own identity with ideas for newer audience appeal. So instead of dropping the outdated programming they added more. Subscribe now to get the latest news delivered right to your inbox. Hes most known for his on the street reports not to mention his tweets at #KRonJR Ken Rogulski is a news anchor and reporter for WJR. Honored by the PBA NBA and NFL Hall Of Fame he deserves to be an immortal sportscaster! We knew when the dance was over when Lee played Since I Fell For You by Lenny Welch. Thank you Larry and may God Bless Jim McFarlin WWJ recently celebrated 100 years of being a radio station. Copyright 2022 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. More great information can be found in Dick Osgoods book: WYXIE Wonderland if you can find a rare copy. Is he still around? looking for the signoff song at 12am by sinatra. Remember Nights with Alice Cooper? I loved it!. . He used to golf with him at West Shore in Grosse Ile. It has all those voices in it for all to hear again. The disc jockey has interviewed big names like Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen and members of Queen. Catch them every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to noon on 760 WJR. Your email address will not be published. He passed away long before I was born but has always lived as a legend in my mind and heart. Martin and Howard were hired . I was looking for it on line but no such luck. and turned CKLW into the BIG 8. The event honored Sonny Eliot, the late Ernie Harwell, Specs Howard, Dick Purtan, and Robin Seymour. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566. 6 Dr. Daddio. Thank again, Dave, sharing with us precious memories you having shared. Lee Alan, was by now in line for program director by station manager Chuck Fritz. Does Dave Prince ring a bell? The end of an era. But by mid-1966, not much had changed for WXYZ during their battle for higher ratings in Detroit. With Mojo In The Morning, WKQI is constantly one of the most listened to stations in the state with contests to award incredible prizes . So Thank you for remembering ! Henry, I never know where Im going to run into you next. Wondering if Tom Dean is still around. That in 1966 the listeners instead. A Detroit household name. January 18, 2023 ~ 760 WJRs Jeff Sloan tells Paul W. as the inflation numbers come down small businesses will need to adjust to continue to make money. In the 1930s and 40s, WXYZ created and brought Detroit and the country great radio programming such as Eddie Chases popular Make Believe Ballroom and as well, serials such as the legendary The Lone Ranger, popularized nationally through Mutual affiliated stations after its premiere on WXYZ in 1933. I was a young teen when WXYZ was the top station. Wagner, whose vast music knowledge and wry sense of humor are familiar to classical music fans from his 17 years at WQRS-FM in Detroit, is program director and music host for 90.9 FM. Copyright 2023 ClickOnDetroit.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. On Sept. 25, Detroit Radio Personalities, Past and Present, was held at the Crowne Plaze Hotel in Novi. Yes Tarantula By the Tarantulas ROBERT WESOLOWSKI Do you remember the CKLW Batman sticker that we got when we joined the batman club in the 60s? For many Detroiters, those soundtracks of our lives are likely to come rocking back this Saturday at "The Last Great Detroit Radio Reunion" from 1-6 p.m. at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. But it was also during this time the stations own commitment to recapture a higher market share, seemingly came to an impasse, a standstill in the ratings. (WWJ) -- WWJ Newsradio 950 listeners will be hearing some familiar voices in new time slots, as Detroit's top news station announced a new anchor lineup Thursday, effective immediately. January 18, 2023 ~ Honigman Law Leader of Investigations and White Collar Defense Practice Matthew Schneider, talks with Guy Gordon about the latest of the classified documents that were found in President Bidens garage. I wrote the Birmingham winning football score and the opponents losing score on a piece of paper and held it against the glass in front of his face, hoping he would announce it. The format was changed. "If you grew up here you can't help it. Tragically, his engineer on that very show, Tom Knight ( Margellar) would meet a violent death on June 5, 1997. Long-time Detroit sports radio host Mike Valenti has agreed to a "new long-term contract extension" with Entercom, which will keep "The Valenti Show" on WXYT-FM (97.1) weekdays from 2- 6 p.m. "I . Jason Scott and Roberta Jasina (5am -10am) Brooke Allen (10am - 2 pm) Tony Ortiz and Jackie Paige (2pm - 7pm) Audacy announced the lineup changes Effective immediately, WWJ Newsradio 950 in Detroit has a new daily lineup. WWJ-AM (WWJ Newsradio 950)/Detroit is announcing a new anchor lineup, effective immediately. In 1941, the . Jason Scott, previously an afternoon anchor, has been promoted to morning drive and will co-anchor with Roberta Jasina from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. on weekdays. Oh===thanks for the horn and its fine tone. Jim Another page in Detroit radio history had been turned. Now with new alternative moves towards capturing better ratings in the market, much of the old ABC network programming was being replaced while diverting some attention to the music of the times. These historic radio broadcasts were produced locally from the stations annex-studios, located at the former Mendelson building on East Jefferson Avenue in Detroit. Past reunions have attracted hundreds of airwave idols from Detroit's storied past. Rumors spread that he was intoxicated and fell asleep at the wheel. Earlier on, these entertaining WXYZ radio programmings were heard on many stations through the Mutual group across the U. S. and Canada. 21+. Your email address will not be published. Seymour, now 94 and living in Texas, was twice named national "Disc Jockey of the Year" and was said to possess an uncanny knack for spotting up-and-coming talent for Swingin' Time. Speaking of a very special friend, Mr. JOEY RYAN ( Joseph Pietruska ), interned at The Grand Rapids Home for Veterans Cemetery . Under Alans tenure as new station PD, Pat Murphy would move up in the afternoon time-slot on WIXIE, from the all-night hours. Passions include Cars & Bars, Music & Sports. Known to many as Pete, Peter Brown or Uncle Pete, Brown worked as a radio personality for several radio stations, including WEMU-FM at EMU, WCBN-FM at the University of Michigan, WTRF-FM in. For many at the station it only served as reminder who it was who still owned the station. The early 40s were magic. All in Detroit, his hometown. I have interviewed numerous people throughout my journalism career such as MC Lyte, Doug E. Fresh, Spudd, and John Mason, Reggie Reg ( Detroit radio personalities) Three 6 Mafia, Russell Simmons . Tom hosted various shifts at the station with his last being mornings at the station, leaving in late 1960 or early 61. Its no surprise that there are many famous radio disc jockeys who came from Detroit. Never got paid, but it was a real blast. The radio personality moved out to LA in 2021 and has recently became syndicated. I would be very curious if anyone knows anything about my grandfather, Lawrence Larry Kelley. In 2003, Ryan Seacrest took over the American Top 40 program. No. Lee Alan left momentarily, came back again, this time working in the WXYZ television studios. Lee if you read this=you and Purtan were two of the reasons I got into this crazy business back in 1974ouch that was a long time ago. Tell me some of your favorite on-air personalities and email me your favorite radio moments at ewashington@wdiv.com. Also, according to the Billboard issue dated above, WXYZ was now ranked third at 22% below CKLWs 34% and WKNRs 44% share of the Detroit market overall, in that order. , Where is John E. Smooth Edwards? By WWJ Newsroom. Harris Dead At 31 Jan 16, 2023. . 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. By Januarys end Lee Alan was gone. By then WXYZ radio held down a huge Detroit audience over the competition for market share. This page uses content from the English language Wikipedia.The original content was at Category:Radio personalities from Detroit.The list of authors can be seen in the page history.As with this Familypedia wiki, the content of Wikipedia is available under the Creative Commons License. But it was just before he started at WWJ. . Her show is nationally syndicated in 15 markets across the nation. (WDIV) Editor's note: If you grew up in the Detroit area in the 1980s, you probably remember "Count Scary," a character played by Detroit radio personality Tom Ryan, who appeared on. WJR News Director Dick Haefner is one of the most recognizable news voices in Detroit. JANUARY 15, 1966, WRIF 101 FM: BACK ON THE RADIO! A couple of nites after Lee initial broadcast on WOMC, I wrote a letter titled Fire Breathing Machines, Lee actually read it on-air. By 1958, there was a strict playlist with a more contemporary music format to follow. And WXYZ had the most popular disk jockey in all of Detroit during that time both radio and TV . Tony Ortiz has also been elevated as new afternoon co-anchor, teaming with Jackie Paige from 2-7pm ET. National News Former 'American Idol' Contestant C.J. in our Aircheck Library, here. iHeartMedia Detroit's - Doers In The D. Latest Stories. He hardly ever went live on the air. They found that voice in Marc Avery. NJ/PA/WV/IN/IA/CO/TN/MI/VA only. He was much more into Sinatra and the standards.. Detroit Radio will never again be as exciting and fresh as it was in the 60s. Then there were reports about how 97.1 The Ticket was asking for volunteers to take a pay cut in order to avoid further layoffs. His latest book, The Booster, about the decline and fall of U-Ms Fab Five, is Disc jockey Robin Seymour featured numerous Motown artists on his TV show, Courtesy of The Last Great Detroit Radio Reunion. Website. Van Douglas was Detroit's first black radio star. Detroit Radio Personalities, Past and Present On Sept. 25, Detroit Radio Personalities, Past and Present, was held at the Crowne Plaze Hotel in Novi. A co-host of the , Mike Valenti, 97.1 The Ticket host (YouTube Screenshot). The list consists of 66 members. According to the Detroit Historical Society, the on-air personality American Top 40 program was broadcasted on over 1,000 stations across the nation in the late 80s. Persistence paid! I wouldnt have become a Detroit Tigers fan (since 1966!) While WWJ is one of many legacy radio stations in Detroit, lets take a look at radio personalities from the 20th and 21st centuries who have helped shape the radio community. 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