He spent much of his adult life in a variety of careers, including bartending (he owned two taverns) and selling equipment for a pizza company. He was also a television News Anchor and Investigative Reporter for WTAF TV, Channel 29 News Probe. Famous for not wearing socks on the job. Before coming to 'DB Derek was at WILM as a Reporter, Anchor and Managing Editor. The female radio personalities of note are listed by their level of prominence, and you can sort by column, like date of birth or birthplace. Greg Tantum WCAU 1210-AM -- 1988 to 1990 (Program Director). Picture (6-01), Sol Weinstein overnights? Maybe you, like me, see the ads as a stylistic imitation (homage, perhaps?) Rick Jensen Program Director WDEL, doubles as on-air host. Went to NJ101.5 in early summer of 2002 as part of Carton and Rossi, shown here at right. Talk radio in this market has always been dominated by older listeners, but the agencies that dominate the advertising buys have always wanted the younger listeners. . Dolly retired in May 1985. After WCAU worked with Tom (Bigby) at WIP (1990 to 1992) before returning to the west coast. Soon after he moved to L.A. with his wife. On March 17, 1975, WWDB became the country's first all-talk station on FM. AM 1070 The Answer. Won Associated Press Award for Best Newscast in PA in 2004, successfully sued CBS, retired now and living in Vegas and Florida. Clark Deleon Former Inky columnist (page 2 section b) - As of winter 2000, daily columnist for the Metro. Devoted WWDB listeners will have to switch stations or hum along. Started off doing the 5-minute news read on CH 48 (WKBS) before it went off the air in the late '80s. The old on-air personalities echoed Begley's "that's radio" view. We'll see, it will take time. As WWDB died, something else was dying with it: What was believed to be the country's longest-running local program - Sid Mark's Frank Sinatra shows, the last remnants of the old jazz format, anchored by "Fridays With Frank.". Last rites were just administered this week. Most cities have a talk station or heritage full service station FIRST, then all news stations came in in the late 60's or so. This page is where we index as many local talk radio people as possible and list any related on-site and off-site content such as photos, audio clips, and more. Austin DuttonStarted on WBUX then WPHT and WPEN. John DeBella - www.jdbshow.com - Archived Audio Clips (Sweepers 1998) Previously on WPHT 1210-AM, afternoons. A radio personality is a person who hosts a radio talk show and interacts with the audience via telephone or email. You might remember her as co-host at Q102 and on various other stations in Philly. While on WPHT the team was split (Jay was released) and Hilarie continued the show for several months until she went to Metro. late 60's at least. (Pat is on left) (6-01), Laura Tortella Shadow Traffic reporter for many years until they were absorbed by Metro Traffic. I'm still in my nightie. 96.5 TDY. D 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. It really isn't connected with the original WWDB talk station at 96.5. I am terribly disappointed and will not be listening to the new '80s music format. A survivor of the Second World War, she uses . Most recently at KYW doing news. Worked with Frank Rizzo and did fill-in work for Herman, Ford, Marr, Culmer, and Quinn. Steve Bryant WCOJ West Chester. The only true shock for me was the fact that the death of an example of democracy-in-action occurred just one day before an election that would influence the course of the world for the next four years. -- picture with an unidentified woman at a WWDB event. Dr. Yvonne Kaye is Highly Respected by Both Mental Health and Addiction Professionals. For a brief period between 2001 and 2002, Homer also hosted a Sunday evening radio show on CBS-owned Philadelphia news/talk station WPHT-AM. )Best Traffic Reporter - John Brown, Metro NetworksBest Talk Show Host - WPHT Michael SmerconishBest Morning Team - WMMR Barsky in the Morning and teamBest Spot News - WWDB Tom MacDonald & Brad Segall, Pier CollapseBest Sports Reporting - WWDB, Mike RossiBest Public Service Announcement - WWDB Zach GiltrapWWDB won 3 AP awards in the spring of 2001, months after they ceased operations. Uncle Irv hasn't missed a payday in 50 years -- He, Dom. The current ownership saw Infinity/CBS, which owns WPHT, outbid them for the syndicated talk shows of Rush Limbaugh and Dr. Laura, said Smerconish. NOW (sorry if I am boring you) The 10 million was the absolute threshold!!!! Anchored mornings on the old WCAUdid sports talk with Steve Fredericks..and did news with Frank Rizzo. WWDB AM 860 IS TALK RADIO FOR THE DELAWARE VALLEY! Anita Gevinson Formerly WYSP DJ in pre-Howard Stern days hosted "Ask Anita" talk segment in early or mid-80s; then moved onto full-time talk gig at WCAU-AM. Has had number 1 rated local talk programs in Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Milwaukee, Kansas City, Tampa-St.Pete and a few others. Democrat nominee for Congress for NW Illinois 1968. (Left to right) Dom Giordano, WPHT Talk Host Wally Kennedy, KYW News Anchor & former WCAU Talk Host "Evil Irv" Homer, Inside Story panelist & former WWDB Talk Host Howard Eskin, WIP Sports Talk Host & former TV sportscaster . Gil Gross said he was more upset about employees who will get only two weeks severance than about his own situation. Stu's column confirms the "behind the scenes" story you read here first on November 8th. Had a show on 1210-AM when it was WCAU. Parody page from 12/1/98 - John joins WMGK 102.9-FM classic rock as the morning man, 5:30 to 9 am. Though not a listener, I am saddened by the demise of yet another Philadelphia radio institution, WWDB-FM. Change station. Joel Gibbs Entertainment show ("Everything Entertainment") and talk host. The demise of the WWDB morning news program is likely to help all-news KYW- 1060AM. )They found nothing but an endless pit of spending money. Program Director/Production Manager at 1440 WNPV, Lansdale-Philadelphia. Heard now on various stations. The present management is continuing to claim that it is not responsible for the current conditions at the Barnes and is attempting to blame them on me to conceal the lack of any constructive management since my departure as president. Irv Homer Started at WXUR in the early 70s then WEEZ, WWDB 96.5-FM(1975-2000) then went to WPHT 1210-AM & WBCB 1490-AM / Audio (2 clips) on the Audio Vault Page, several rare pictures coming soon. What can I tell you. recent picture (2001) promo card from WWDB. Stations in Houston, Dayton and Jacksonville have flipped to the Point format in the last month. Identify the personality from their picture and/or the clue. This Sid Mark/Sinatra tradition also permeated my family as my daughters turned their friends on to Frank's music with Sid. Kevin Boyle Reporter/anchor at WWDB in the 90's, he worked the Sunday night anchor shift, after stints in Kentucky and Iowa. Back to WIP in 2006. This ultimately led to him being labeled by the IRS as a V.T.P., or Violent Tax Protestor, a title he referred to as a dubious honor, given that his "violence" was simply free speech under the 1st Amendment. John McNulty WNWR 1540-AM. 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. Bill Campbell WIP 610-AM and KYW 1060-AM Sports, "The Dean", Mary Cantell Metro Traffic, weekends. Tom started in commercial radio covering the MOVE standoff with police for WFIL-AM. Most appearances with Irv Homer ( 2 ), Marjorie Margolies-Mezvinsky ( 2 ),. Ellery has mostly retired from radio. He went on to become the President of the 76ers basketball team and then the owner. From the liberal sector were Frank Ford and Bernie Herman. She came from New York City doing middays WDBZ 105.1 the Buzz and before that did swing at 95.5 WPLJ New York under the legendary Scott Shannon..just thought you'd like to knowMichele. Former sports reporter at WWDB 96.5-FM from spring 2000 until November 2000 when DB stopped Talk. [3] The gospel format lasted only until November 2000, when the call letters were changed back to WWDB and switched business talk. The political, cultural, and environmental challenges facing Pennsylvania, Opening Your Eyes to the Joy and Meaning Surrounding Us, Helping you find your purpose driven life. (4/04), Bernard Meltzer WPEN? And it was difficult to figure out what the message was. 2007. When she wasn't traveling, Mason paid (or really had her advertisers pay) for a two-hour Saturday talk radio show on WWDB 860-AM. Had a show on various shifts on WWDB, WNPV. Diane Raymond Program Director also hosted mid-days (12:25-2 pm) on 'DB in the late 80s after Mary Mason left. With the sudden availability of numerous hosts, other stations - think WPHT and WPEN - are moving in like sharks to attack survivors with friendly offers. Wynn Moore Long time host on WWDB since the beginning. AM 1420 The Answer. Brooke Daniels NJ101.5 middays and afternoons, 1990-93. Philly radio host (real estate and money) and newspaper columnist 1960's.New York radio host and advice columnist from 1973 to 1993. (last updated 7/01), George Michaels Washington, D.C. television / local NBC station, channel 4. While the suddenness of the change was a shock, WWDB had been in upheaval in recent years. Perhaps it is a tribute to Sinatra that his voice wasn't silenced until two years after his death. "CBS appears willing to spend whatever it takes to compete. Heard on WOR in New York until he retired. of commercials aired by B.101 - quick shots of Philly, "local people" talking about the music, but. Do the math, see now the station is worth about 160 mil. Ira Mellman Worked at WCAU twicealso WFIL..news with George Michael. September 5, 1989 Maine Special: Public Radio Talk Show. Vicki VenturiniNews Anchor for Paul W. Smith & worked with him & John Brown in 1994,1995. PhillyTalk.com site contributor. New Time, Tuesday Mornings at 8! Susan Bray, an 18-year veteran at WWDB, said she missed the 9 a.m. farewell meeting. I feel bad for my people. (last updated 9-01) Picture, Donna Francavilla -Picture News, producer at WWDB 1981 then went to KYW in 1982 as desk assistant & production assistant. (Updated January 2010), Bill Doyle Partnered with Jeff Deminski on NJ101.5 afternoons, 1993-1999. Regrettably, my request that the attorney general conduct the investigation or audit was declined, with the result being that the Barnes is without the $500,000 it could now use, as it appears to be broke. Learn how and when to remove this template message, "1972 Presidential General Election Results", Talk Radio Personality Irv Homer Dies At 85, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Irv_Homer&oldid=1049983826, Television personalities from Philadelphia, United States Army Air Forces pilots of World War II, Articles needing additional references from October 2009, All articles needing additional references, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 15 October 2021, at 02:28. The show was named Best Podcast by RTDNA West Region in 2020 and among the Best of 2018 by Apple Podcasts. I'm sorry that your stonewalling greatly increased the cost of your impeachment. Irving Homer (May 29, 1924 June 24, 2009) was an American radio talk show host and television personality, primarily in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania market. Dominic Quinn, Susan Bray, Paul W. Smith, Irv Homer and Bernie Herman were just a few of the great personalities who touched my life. Various issues and concerns are discussed regarding veterans, their dependents, and survivors. "Part of me is pleased. Peter Cook and Scott Manning. Active until the very end of his life, Homer collapsed while giving a lecture at Eastern University. Starting Monday, Dawn. He was mostly a DJ but a listener who sent this in remembers him interviewing Rock stars like John Lennon. Shown here at left. Hearing the calming, mellifluous voice of Sid Mark every Friday night was a treasure. If they can crack the top 10 it would create that multiple-worth scenario, probably increasing the station worth by 25%. Early career [ edit] Born in Philadelphia, Homer was an Army Air Force veteran of World War II, flying B-17 Flying Fortress planes out of Italy with the 15th Air Force. From talk radio to all '80s is about as drastic as switching from classical to pop (oh, I forgot, that also happened in Philly). 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. While conservative talk still owns the radio airwaves, the hosts of the Breakfast . Previously at WWDB. HC's notes from Monday sessions point to threats and . Franny Rizzo Son of the former Mayor. A few moments of Geoff Fox on WPEN Philadelphia1978. WWDB AM Talk 860 Beasley Media Group Contains ads 500+ Downloads Everyone info Install About this app arrow_forward The WWDB AM Talk 860 app is Philadelphia's multicultural radio station!. Publicity photo from WCAU 89-90 (Picture courtesy of Mike Rossi) Frank Rizzo and Harry Gross at WWDB circa 1990 Links: Northeast Times retrospective. The B.101 commercials, which have been running several years, were done by Nashville's Film House, according to Dave Nichols, senior VP/marketing. He flew 15 bombing missions as a pilot. (The first song played by the new station was Simple Minds' "Don't You Forget About Me. Merrill Reese WWDB in the early days. Talk 860 - Philadelphia, PA - Listen to free internet radio, news, sports, music, and podcasts. AM 870 The Answer. (October 98 to July 99) He would do a shift on YSP and drive cross town to PHT trying his hand out in talk radio. Went to California to be a writer for the "Man Show." Jay and Hilarie - Weekdays from 3 to 5 pm. Feel free to submit information for those that are, or were, on the air and those behind the scenes using the contact us page. In the 1972 U.S. presidential election, Homer was the vice presidential running mate to John Mahalchik on the America First party ticket. Harry Hurley | picture Formerly on WFPG - 1450-AM in Atlantic City. Originally from Australia, she moved back there after WWDB stopped talk programming. (Film House also does commercials for Philly's WMMR, WMGK and Jammin' Gold.). Mickey Charles Hosted gambling/sports talk show on WCAU in the late 1970s, Ken Chiampou Part of the John (John Kobylt) and Ken team NJ101.5 afternoons 1990-92. Now a Physician Assistant practicing in Rocky Mount, NC. Thumbnail picture of Early Bailey from 2000. He was taken to Bryn Mawr Hospital, where he was pronounced dead later that evening. WWDB's owner, Beasley Broadcast Group, had tinkered with the talk formula since buying the station in 1997. Previously long term on KYW Newsradio. Glen Macnow picture 2006 WIP - Glen has been a mid-day host on WIP since 1993. When they were summoned to the station Monday morning, staffers in the know - or who thought they were - expected they were going to be hear that the ill-fated 5-9 a.m. news operation would be abandoned and that some time slots would be shifted around. Bernie Herman Picture -- Formerly of WWDB (joined 1980) WCAU and Channel 48, now retired living in Iowa playing with his grandkids. Some of Art Bell's show clips can be found here. Was on wwdb in the early '80s as a news anchor/director. Calls to chief operating officer Bruce Beasley were not returned. Well, along about 1972 they make a run, hire a ton of staffers, reporters, etc (all news has high labor costs)and get their clocks cleaned!!! But so did most other station personnel, including vice president and general manager Dennis Begley, who said he hadn't expected the ax to fall, but "they handled it with class and I wish them all the best. Beasley Broadcast Group Inc., the station owner, may think it knows Philadelphia and what the public wants to hear. The transmitter is off Foundry Road in East Norriton Township. First, there was the selling of block time to advertisers. Bill Bircher Host of "The Trading Post" show on WCAU 1210 in the late 60s Update - 12/03 by Judge Gerry Kosinski -- He also did a morning stint at WCAU & was best known for his "Tell-a-Phoney" contest where he would give you $ 12.10 if you answered the phone "Hello". Last edited on 13 February 2023, at 18:22, "A Chronology of AM Radio Broadcasting (1900-1960)", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=WWDB&oldid=1139162677, This page was last edited on 13 February 2023, at 18:22. I'm sorry that you forced the hand of your attorney general to appoint an independent counsel in the first place. I will miss the talkers and the community of listeners. Now on WWDB! in D.C. and also wrote speeches. Fans of talk radio take heart. Shortly after, 'CAU was blown up by CBS, became WOGL-AM and simulcast the FM with no programming of its own. WWDB spent four months auditioning talk show hosts from around the country for the coveted position. Post-WWDB, Homer moved his talk show to a small local station, WBCB-AM in Levittown, Pennsylvania. WWDB-Radio, Philadelphia has hosted 5 events in the C-SPAN Video Library; the first program was a 1990 Broadcast. Other jobs in Philly; Anchor, Co-Producer Inside Story 2002-2004 - Anchor, Co-Producer Sunday Live 1999-2004 - Host, Co-Producer Philly After Midnight 1997-2001. I listened to its cadence and quickly calculated that it would be exhausted by 5 p.m., an ideal time to initiate a new format. WWDB-AM News & Politics Podcasts Talk 860 WWDB-AM Philadelphia More Information Location: United States Genres: News & Politics Podcasts Description: Talk 860 WWDB-AM Philadelphia Language: English Contact: 2672261009 Website: https://wwdbam.com Email: LeeSchwartz@comcast.net Episodes DR. MAGGI SCHADEGG & DR. The station was then sold to Ragan Henry (a Philly lawyer) for $6,000,000. And apparently word got around. Jay Lamont 20+ (circa 1980) years of opinionated real estate advice on 950 WPEN-AM Picture, also teaches and owns a restaurant in Somer's Point, New Jersey. Update Spring 2002, heard on WIP. (Chiaki Kawajiri / Baltimore Sun) Charles Lester "Les" Kinsolving, a retired WCBM-AM conservative talk radio personality and political gadfly who hosted the show "Uninhibited Radio" for 28. Frank Rizzo and Harry Gross at DB, Gil Gross Archive Page | Interview with Gil Gross WWDB 96.5-FM -- 1999-2000, brought in to anchor news then moved to the 9-noon slot for talk until DB ceased on 11/06/00 - updated 10/01 - Left the Philly area for mornings in LA for Clear Channel, KLAC, Rich Gunning -https://www.richgunning.com/ 2004-present: Traffic reporter with Metro Networks, on KYW News Radio 1060. Program Home. (Sing to the tune of WKRP in Cincinnati) Our Motto: You have the right to remain silent. The problem is of course they will whore the hell out of the am, PROBABLY NOT GET THE RESULTS because a lot of their older listeners live in outlying areas and can't get the WTEL signal. Paul William Smith net worth is $700,000 Paul William Smith Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family Paul W. Smith (born 1954) is an American talk radio host and columnist. It was on Wednesday, February 21, 2007 and it was a panel discussion about Philadelphia Radio's Telephone Talk . He's also been helping others recover from addition for nearly 4 decades. The nation's top-100 talk radio hosts have been named by Talkers Magazine, an industry source which bases its decision on many factors, including ratings, as well as courage, effort, impact . Moved to WPHT 1210-AM. They hope that the income will be a wash, that between both stations they will make the same cash flow while they try to move up from #15 in 25-54 with the FM. WWDB AM 860 Is Philadelphia's #1 Talk Radio. Author. WWDB is a daytimer radio station. "Dr. Jim" Corea, WWDB fitness talk-show host, died March 3. But that's life in the big city.". (Mark Ludak / Daily News). I remember when Bowa first came to the Phillies. I stressed to the attorney general and his deputy, Larry Barth, that this was not about an audit or the integrity of management of the financial affairs at the Barnes Foundation during my tenure as president, but was about settling a feud through the use of an audit that would reflect the views of those who demanded it. WWDB changed hands twice more before Beasley Broadcast took over in 1997. Alex. AOL Digital City columnist. (KYW won third place in that race.). He was also City Hall Bureau Chief, covering government and politics for more than a decade, for WWDB-FM. (Added/Updated - 11/2003 by P.M.S.). The Sales People started getting huge commissions (WWDB pays 25%) they ran the show, no money was spent on equipment, producers or new product. But it then succumbed to the pressures of Wall Street and was bought by a succession of corporate entities whose primary missions were to maximize profits to fuel increases in the values of their stocks. Wally Kennedy Anchor/Radio-TV personality in Philly. I stopped listening to Michael Smerconish a long time ago. Contact. Unhappy people were cleaning out desks. I'm sorry that Jones' attorneys became aware of your "affair" with a subordinate and tried to introduce that fact into her sexual harassment case. August 21, 2019. Exxon isn't the only company that uses a double-cross. Died suddenly May 4th 2002 at his home in Northeast Philadelphia. (6-01) - Also does an Oldies show with music and interviews of artists from the '50s, '60s and 70's from Philly and South Jersey, OOT'S Two Street Radio Show on: WWZK FM - OLDIES 94.3 FM on Sundays at 6 pm and also on 1490 WBCB on SUNDAYS at 6 pm. Now the shoe is on the other foot. Republican candidate for Illinois Senate 1972. Worked for a time in the Agriculture Dept. Prior to going to 'DB the first time, Dom Q had been at 'CAU for quite a while. Frank Ford started the station in the 80s. liverpool v nottingham forest 1989 team line ups; best crews to join in gta 5. jay chaudhry house; bimbo bakeries buying back routes; pauline taylor seeley cause of death Jerry and his partner decided not to sell at that time. In April 1930, WDEL joined the NBC Radio Network. Died 5/31/1996. After 25 years as a talk-radio station, Philadelphia's WWDB (96.5FM) switched to an '80s rock format at 5 p.m. yesterday. It doesn't matter if it's 2020 or 2002 Stern is the G.O.A.T. Maxine Schnall Hosted show on WCAU-AM in the early to mid-1980s, Scoot Formerly of WPHT 1020-AM in the afternoons. Commercial voice-over business. In 1978, he started a call-in radio program that ran for more than 20 years on Philadelphia radio stations WCAU and WWDB. Bob Grant WOR 710-AM New York - Started in talk radio in the mid-70s. The strategy was not successful, and by February 2000, the WTEL call sign had returned, and the station switched to urban gospel music. Art Bell's bumper music Chase by Giorgio Moroder, Art Bell's bumper 'theme song' The Moody Blues, Ride My See-Saw, https://www.mudgeeguardian.com.au/story/7600864/susan-bray-delong-a-trailblazing-pioneer-for-women-in-radio-dies-aged-79/, https://www.inquirer.com/news/broadcasters-remember-frank-ford-20090416.html, Archived Audio of Jay on WNBC with pictures. He also was a host on two cable TV shows. WNWR 1540-AM on Mondays from 1-2 pm. Frank X. Feller WWDB.1980s? Dom Giordano Overnight host on WWDB 96.5, moved to mornings 7/98. To the other former WWDB employees, best wishes and good luck to you all. Monday-Thursday5:30 am Phil Valentine9:00 am Irv Homer Show12:00 noon Rush Limbaugh Show3:00 pm Dr. Laura Show5:00 pm Tom Marr & Susan Bray Show8:00 pm Dr. Jim Corea Show on Health & Fitness10:00 pm Debra Luray Show1:00 am Dom Giordano Show, Friday5:30 am Phil Valentine9:00 am Irv Homer Show12:00 noon Rush Limbaugh Show3:00 pm Dr. Laura Show5:30 pm Friday with Frank featuring Sid Mark10 pm Debra Luray Show1:00 am Austin Culmer Show, Saturday5:30 am Dom Giordano Show8:00 am Russ Miller On Housing & Real Estate12:00 noon Dining Around with Frank & Mary Jelineck2:00 pm Financial Forum with Steve Cordasco5:00 pm Frank Ford Show8:00 pm Frank Rizzo11:00 pm Dr. Yvonne Kaye3:00 am David Coleman Show, Sunday6:00 am Sunday Morning Show9:00 am Sunday With Sinatra featuring Sid Mark3:00 pm Dr. Dean Edell5:00 pm The Doctor Is In with Dr. Jim Corea6:00 pm Dr. Jim Corea on Health & Fitness8:00 pm Steve Friedman - Mr.Movie Show12:00 midnight Dom Giordano Show, Lineup Fall 2000The Morning News Team with Earl Bailey and Pat Farnack - 5 to 9 am.Gil Gross - Weekdays from 9 to noon. To what source does Kevin Carter attribute his conclusion concerning WWDB's morning news program challenge to KYW-AM (1060) that "the move was a disaster" (Inquirer, Nov. 7)? (11/02)Updated 1/1/2014: Via his Niece Dianne Morris, Sad to announce that Ken James Moore passed away in his sleep on Dec. 26, 2013. After stints at several small suburban Philadelphia talk radio stations in the late 1960s and early 1970s, he joined WWDB-FM in Philadelphia, and hosted a talk show on current affairs from 1975 until 2000, when the station changed its format to music. Syndicates, "Do I Look OK?". Priscilla Fox Express/Shadow Broadcast Services. "That was fun.". Two years ago, management adopted a news-talk format from 5 to 9 a.m., challenging ratings-leader all-news KYW-AM (1060) for the ears of morning commuters. Morning news at WDEL until July 20, 2001. The Associated Press drew a different conclusion in awarding the morning news program (and the outstanding news staff) its top air award for best newscast in Pennsylvania this past year. Was Quinn's last fill-in host while Dominic was away in Ireland shortly before his death in 1996. It is also possible that WPHT-AM (1210) may want to add Homer to its growing format. This email address is being protected from spambots. (6-01), Mike Vagnoni WNWR 1540 AM -- WBCB 1490 AM -- Out on the Town. When WWDB launched its 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. news format last year, it stole KYW veterans Pat Farnack and Melanie Armstrong among others. It will be interesting to see whether that corporate philosophy changes with the new '80s format, or whether it will continue to expect new listeners to find the station by osmosis. Ted Hechtman Financial host for a number of years on WDVT. It's all multiplies.AND equity towards additional purchases and borrowing. Gary Hendler hosts The Clean and Sober Radio Show on WWDB in Philadelphia. Shore reports on WOGL FM, WPHT AM, et al. But Michael Smerconish, attorney and host on that station, is not gloating over the competition's demise. Deceased. It is now, and was then, my position that the audit was unnecessary, and if an audit was to be performed, it should be conducted by the attorney general of Pennsylvania, who is the guardian of the charitable trusts, such as the Barnes, in the commonwealth. 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. Meanwhile, Dolly Banks has this FM signal, pays the talent next to nothing, whores out all the product with endless commercials, has sales managers that are indicted for the shaky deals, and she and her brother keep all the dough! 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