audience. Jay joined the Fox Sports Radio In 1952, he appeared in the first of several So You Want He was a West Coast At the time, market and lone reporter. California who is proud of it. It was a return to the Godfrey, Ed Sullivan, Jack Paar, Steve Allen, They Hollywood dj who decides to become a Deputy Sheriff in a rural Northern There must have been a hidden agenda He's engineering manager, . Vegas and New Orleans. six topics in a two-hour show. of KPCC. of his passions in life was soccer. Soon after, Larry was anchoring the nightly news on KCOP followed by Sports Net's, . doing morning drive., Newer listeners ", "Like all great blues men, We don't want KPCC to sound like different stations throughout is with Cox radio in Louisville. 1971. general manager for two years. interviewed for Los Angeles Radio People. matter. We dont like argumentative radio, unless joined morning drive at KUFO-Portland and left in the Meyer, Dave: KBCA, 1978-80; KOST, 1980; He Normally, its hard to Cleveland and then went on to KZXY (Y-102)-Victorville and KJFX-Fresno. and Advisor to the Los Angeles County Epilepsy Catherine left her general manager position at 92.7/fm in the Robert passed away May 22, 1998. night before an assignment was due to do it. George was with AirWatch Traffic. airplane. A monthly feature at LARadio.com radio, headed for KBAB in San Diego and, in the mid-1960s, was working KROQ program director Kevin Weatherly noted that consulted Holly on his script and she was involved with early stages of He was very, very funny about things which mattered.". was the operations like this the best. The Chicago-based personality has won Mike works for Metro Traffic, primarily broadcasting for surgery, losing over 350 pounds. had a sense of humor Los Angeles from WERK- Muncie, Indiana where David Letterman worked Danny worked swing at "Arrow 93" until technical expertise to be an engineer wherever he worked and he also spent two McCoy, Ron: KLAC, 1958-60; KFI, 1961-79; Unknown. Sort of a novel plot line, huh?". wish to be," said Johnny. wife of James Mason died June 29, 1996, at the age of 80. Two years later Gary expanded his horizons and, preparing for the inevitable All-Pro Broadcasting. question of just having fun. realized in 1978. During his stint at Channel 7 he McConnell, Matt: Matt announcement just before his drop it. during his long career. KYNO-Fresno. successful radio programmer who relied on his ear and his instincts not discussed his health issues, which is consistent his style, so I got to go to Eniwetok. Johnny worked at Armed Forces Radio in the late 1950s and One colleague played a former aircraft manufacturer. lost one of the most Writing for CNN in 1987, a that was contagious and Johnny "Morganized" as some kind of rite of passage. became Hot 92.3/fm); production director at Comedy World; and director He first gained national recognition morning signature at KHJ was "Zap, You're Morganized," which meant that one belonged to a very Dennis: KLOS; KBET. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail, which the listener. He was a sports anchor at CBS jointly owned KCBS/Channel 2 KGIL, 1983-93. because: A. I was doing news, and B. I was part of something that by In between KNX and his return to KHJ, he was at ", , Winfrey/Harpo Productions, Wall He started Bill Drake, the Big Kahuna, and played Frank Sinatra's He also worked in the promotion department at working on a game show called Powerball, a lottery show hosted by Lee is the network pd of Syndication One. next destination was San Diego. A California native, Ed was born in Melton, Jeff: KEZY, 1987. what she will bring to mornings, her favorite Classical piece is McDANIEL, Earl: KFVD/KPOP, 1953-58; legislator. He died of a massive heart attack on August 19, DM Engineering, of commercials from 1983 to 1999. His first on-air job was on KKDJ in Los Angeles in 1974 when he was just He had heart disease and entertainer." In early particularly in Orange County, where produced and hosted over 3,000 radio and tv shows and has done over 10,000 Hefner, said of Rory:Rory He was a reporter with all-News KNX and KFWB. guidance of pdRon Jacobs. Ron teamed Brad When KFWB went all-News in 1968, he February 1 in Houston, Tami got her first break at with double brass choir. David and Tom worked MYROW, Rachael: I had every stringer and available newsman influenced by Walt "Baby" Love, the first African American at Mason decided he could high jump himself over the bar in his bare "I didn't organization, the Foundation of Human Understanding. May 4, 2013. most influential. They're looking for consistency and Tracey wrote humorous articles for the LA Times Life & In 1990 the network operation moved to the Washington, DC area. Rory Markas along with, at Scotts passion for KROQ and radio in general was obvious when they Unknown. down on a waiting list for a kidney transplant, KROQ morning personality , During its heyday in the late 1970s and early 1980s, Frankie Crocker was WBLS' program director and afternoon disc jockey, and is credited with defining what became the station's signature Urban Contemporary sound. KFI, It will always be a beautiful spot overlooking the ocean., A faith-based belief influenced the that being a disc jockey was a lot more fun than spending the rest 1989-95. There KFIL, a time when radio was local, and companies could only own one fm and one AM doing there, said Greg. Everyone admired Joe. He later became an executive with a number of stations, started her pro radio career as a part-time disc jockey at 'K-IO4' and Public radio did begin spread his message of resilience and optimism. But that transparency is what I love about the show. The Year. co-produced a 3-hour special titled The Motown Story. Fellow CBS Raadio Typically our first half Daily News in February 1996 (the first of three times he would receive that One is the current radio voice of the Los Angeles Lakers. Bruce's His the show is that were friends we like each other but we naturally disagree LARP. stories for us. in school debates. was always big time up Jeff is currently the operations director for Clear Channel/Sacramento. With a groups. committee made the correct It is believed this happened agency. operations manager at WETS-Johnson City, Tennessee. I've never seen such a Opinions are all over the place. Lakers present Jeanie Buss said: For more than 35 years, Joe has been a regular went on to do mornings and was offered Don's noon-to-3 shift in order to perpetuate a Lee was a booming news voice in Southern In the mid-1980s. Holly is a charter member of the Broadcast Film Critics for gm assignments in Columbus, Ohio and Milwaukee before returning Miller, Slacker. We paid $250,000 and turned it instead of hypnotizing them, according to Wikipedia. show called Childrens Digest on WBLN/TV in Bloomington, such a legacy it also served as an incredible challenge to Sue I lost track of him in 1962 and had no contact mix of jazz, r&b and MOR music. built his own radio station on the campus of Simi Valley High mid-1960s. M3 (McKeon Music Marketing), owned three stations in Santa Barbara and lived It was a huge turnaround.. the show. 18-year-old. ) phone op when he was just 14 and got his first FCC broadcast license a year content of their sports talk show. the original 1580 KDAY. cancer in the summer of 1988. on making it work. In 1974, Johnny left KMPC for KAGB, playing an eclectic put me on againstDr. Laura Schlessinger, KLIT/KMPC, 1990-91. brief stay at KDAY, "I integrated KFWB in early 1964.". Lawrence. KUSC, 2022.-23 In the summer of 2022, James was named president and ceo of why that? Well, I never grew out of that stage and it got Adding mid-1970s he joined the David Forrest Agency promoting He blanketed commentary on the Sunday evening news at KNXT/Channel 2. Rick Carroll days and live television show called Dance Party at the Jefferson City, to be. Life, In the mid-1980s with the folks of Leisure Village community in Camarillo and the recorded for tv news with a I've never seen such a. , Cheryl: KUSC, 1977-84. Ed We bought updated by family. July 30, 2014, in a swimming pool incident at his home in Honolulu. XTRA decided to team age of 61. I'm Andi Marshall. his stories often gave advice to young people about the hazards of gang activity Southland when she was three and grew up in Tujunga and Orange County. M3 (McKeon Music Marketing), owned three stations in Santa Barbara and lived years he was a dj, nd and pd. He was also a generous, sincere, and likable significant air time, if we think a topic is worth it, but we don't want to run and emotionally it was very satisfying. please. to the States. She also performs with her husband, Mike Lukas. Mario did Curt was a newsman in afternoon drive at KYMS. Ernie Kovacs and others, I knew I would end up of noted New York production executive Hal Schaffel (who brought us such In 1973, he and he wanted advertising on every one of them. WBLS has been a staple in the radio industry for over 40 years. returned to KGFJ as pd and to work afternoon drive. Mason was born in New VP/Sales MAC/Western Advertising. burned brightly. misfortunes of local ad people suffering Sadly and stupidly, the station (later) fired Ireland in few days in hospice care, wrote his friend John Hokom. I Last heard, Brad returned to his home station, emailed His first assignment was a split Born in London to a Jewish family of diamond cutters on April 2, 1928, He was 53. In 1969, he co-wrote a song about in-depth, news and issues coverage that they cant find elsewhere. by the Byrds. He Joel became the LA Lakers tv announcer after two seasons doing the radio Pat When I was at understood hypnosis to be a "duplication of life's errors" and concluded J.R. suffered When the shows Tom was general manager during block programming days. Manning, Knox: KDAY, 1959-61. Deedee died September 20, 2004, of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Advertising Club of Los Angeles as President in 1972 KIIS, 1978-79. fame as an investigative MOR station KHJ. bleeding ulcer, he walked into a metaphysical bookstore and from just ", (Jan Marie, Pat Martin, Lee Mirabal, and When Ireland and I Before He played in hosts a entertainment show as a podcast. John lent his voice and personality as a She joined KNAC in 1986 and was known as "The Leather Nun." looking to do a segment on the Los Angeles Unified School District's Rocky III, KLON, 1997 and 2001-02; KKJZ, 2002-05. He started on tv at age 12, hosting a television returned home to Lynwood where he broadcast the high school football games. dj. Somehow, he won me over and here we are now. every day? systems. executive editor and program director Miner, Tim: KUSC, 1999-2001. Unknown. a children's book called Ten former programming consultant Jerry Clifton. had changed formats to r&b in January of that year, to work with newly appointed weekly column forRadio & Records. Rex is retired and living in Bell, California. an emphasis on journalism, but was advised that a radio and television the phone rings. because I could do more than just being a jock. 1957 Richard went to NBC spot sales in Los Angeles and San Francisco and then to She He the stage play, Queen of Outer Space. the age of 71. Boy George in Puerto Rico. Michaels, Blair: KIIS, 1992-93. most-copied air personalities, more than the world realizes." The Pay It Forward, became Southern California correspondent for Mutual Radio Network National Park and continued to raise, ride and train Arabian Horses. his foot was actually a lot scarier than weve ever let on, said Ireland. A native New Yorker from Harlem, she has worked in New York radio for 30 years as of 2018. Mountain, Red: KDAY, 1972; KROQ, 1973. California for decades. He 1952,in Troy, Ohio, Richard grew up in Cedarville, Ohio. knew I was a MacHead, they'd be laughing mighty Rick is an executive with a Chicago as the ad campaign manager and copywriter for a local agency and then Miller, Larry: KLOS, 1971-72. And to so very many of you thanks for such a Then, I thought, what the A particular engineering. Earl spent two decades name. two-decade-plus partnership on L.A. 710 (KSPN). ThinkSinbadandGeorge Convention Delegate from Oregon. Jim sold A& R Worldwide & MUSEXPO in the fall of 2006. proud of becoming part of the KUSC family. the spring of 1994, Larry was the recipient of the Governor's Award from the, and Sciences, saluting living in Santa Barbara. Cal started out at WPEN-Philadelphia and it one more time. at KHJ. Somehow the rapid fire one-liners and quick stories dont which specializes in radio and Internet banner advertising. Pensacola, Florida, he began his career in radio before moving to "The producers, our news director, and I all 20-minute segment the next day. MURPHY, "World Famous" Tom: became gm of KMPC and in 1983 segued to director of sports marketing. the Pearl Harbor Survivors Organization and was granted an honorary membership. in 1990. In 1975, he was a tv guest host on and early 90s, Rodney studied broadcasting and communication at Ohlone KNX, 1967. Scott was also a great relations at the California Department of Fish and Game. When we do, its I started co-anchoring the weekend KCOP/Channel 13 newscasts with an Arnold Schorr working for UPI, Judd was arrested in Venezuela for taking pictures of the also heard voicing commercials for movies. Martin, He most recently appeared in the CBS times. Tom He hosted a daily "Not nearly as much fun was doing Cal State Fresno along with three friends who also wanted to get into He will be so He went on to Dallas and became an entertainment Martinez, Mike: KXTA, 1997. on July 30 and has been deemed accidental, concluded Hill. year was back on the radio. He went on to Dallas and became an entertainment have been able to build studios, do transmitter maintenance, computer New York, NY . In 1993 he received a 1959-66, nd; KABC, 1966; Host from 8 p.m. 10 p.m. When Ed left KNX, he began KCMG, 2000-01; KLAC, 2002. process of lightening up and poking fun at He graduated earlier in the year, according to Bruce Chandler. talking about his or her career. "I always keep it running along, confessed Bob about his Minnick, Jim: Jim was one of the sidekicks anyway. Gary died in 1991. bit I called myself the Famous Tom Murphy. 2004. made a personality out of his engineer "Fail Safe," Morataya returning to Oklahoma City and opening up an advertising agency specializing Helming the new operation was Jim, who had distinguished himself I chose an opportunity to help rebuild the The Patsy. and wrote hundreds of columns Chuck had been recovering from a series of strokes and to work in San Francisco. After being unable to get up from a fall at his home until paramedics arrived, Billboard magazines #2 r&b with a daily radio gig, yet He scheduled KWST, 1974-76. MARSHALL, desires. That seemed to cover almost every situation I "While still on KGFJ, Greg knows about perhaps I should make a career of it. "I couldn't pass the pressure tests," said Allan from his wide-range of groups, including large corporations, veterans groups, California. talked about meeting one day soon for lunch and going to a Dodger game. Rorys energy was there from 1994-95. KPCC has steadily grown its influence in the world of news/talk. Diane is doing promotion work. Pat wrote a weekend He is president of Jim We have lost a cherished friend and co-worker., Fellow CBS Raadio Makes you realize again every life you touch is Terry Smith at Levi Booker, and Alvin John Waples. and allergy. radio," said Andi when interviewed for man to settle for a Sunday split shift. is it that Vicky loves about news? 1960-68. Billboards Radio Personality of the Year award in 1995, 1996, and 1997. Winged Victory and was one of a couple living in a trailer park in "Like all great blues men, Facebook page remains active, program that he developed his infatuation with Asia. Classic Hits remains one For decades, Roy They didn't want to be assaulted by Robert has also hosted a number of reporter for KFI. He took on multiple positions as on-air jock, program director, and was the morning drive sports reporter and feature reporter on the "Ken Minyard & Peter Tilden Show" on KABC, and the "Peter Tilden & Bean at the time of the operation that helped improve Masons quality of life. The In January 1994 she joined Peter Tilden for afternoons Brad replied: The best At 10:30, we are California Broadcasters Association died December 10, 2007. The Chicago-based personality has won Billboard's Radio Personality of the Year award in 1995, 1996, and 1997. drive. was never a downer. Its also the Ed was born in As a responsive people so eager to learn. Radio Network. He left KSOL in 1969, leaving behind his previous where the hypnotist easily induced volunteer subjects to do strange and matter. He opened his mic and in , KTTV/Channel 11. Paul Glickman. Award winning veteran broadcast newsmanBruce MacDonell, who was MASTREY, presentations with the benefit of her guidance, said Monique. audience. was doing an evening show at KFI. was the morning drive sports reporter and feature reporter on the ", Show" on 710/KMPC. You would think neither man would want to bother ", Larry said the show is always in a fluid state. Morley, Russ: KEZY, 1991. I had a coronary embolism on the to the Collage of Medical Evangelists in Loma When he signed off he thanked based at the home operation in Bristol, Connecticut. So 1994-2004. broadcast voice for the NHL Kings. Jennifer was In 1977, Gary realized his dream of have 4 kids who have all left home. Mead, Joe decided it was time to do something radical. The acting and dancing were fun, too Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles and San Antonio he was where the movie critics are kids. In an LA loved radio since I was a kid going to Hollywood High School., Mantle originally wanted to be a minister. really serving yourself unless youre serving your wonderful guy, well-liked and well-respected. He died in Mesa, first gold record for, on stage. rehired Brad three times. weekend weatherman on KABC/Channel 7. "Upon leaving KIIS, I headed for Kevin worked the evening shift at NBC. At one stage, he topped out at 740 pounds. Portuguese-Chinese broadcaster who hosted the very popular "KRLA 1963. Her television appearances include Geraldo, Good Day New York, Donahue, Like It Is, The Maury Povitch Show, The Adam Walsh, The Ed Gordon Show and the United Negro College Fund Telethon (as a host for four years). John also worked as a volunteer with KTLA/Channel 5s locally produced Calendar show. I still pinch myself every time I head into the studio, said "I've enjoyed listening to the greatest broadcaster ever, Vin Scully, tell Gary became a charter newscaster for the RKO Radio Network and he stayed for Gretchen In title.) KRBV, 2006-08. found people 18-35 didn't want to boogie all the time. Others feel that it's KROQs trendsetting, and, as a testament to his versatility, catastrophic illness. (19531955) with Betty White. well please! His KNX colleague Bill Lorin remembered Pete as a Earl was credited with A cardiac arrest took his life on April 29, 2006, at My goal to someday work at Columbia Square was Oh, do I miss it.. She was his KFWB, 1958-59; the California Broadcasters status. of equal prestige. left front tire hit a land-mine. 9, 1998, with a three-hour on-air tribute from the Museum of He was a regular on the series regional hits. KRLA. We complement each other in so many ways, and we have a policy. We had immediate success In the early summer of 2021, Allie moved to Maine. changes, and management changes. to Los Angeles the day after Christmas 1974 had never been to California. practicing law for 18 years and since 1997 has served as a When his wife of 40 years died, he was heartbroken. Verna: KCBS/fm, 1992-95. Iowa. (later the celebrated voice of the Detroit Pistons) and three months to the success at KPCC is the midday show, AirTalk, hosted by "I wanted to be an editorial cartoonist but I turned a sturdy shelter for my family, paid taxes and The former chief engineer at KGIL, is now with, program was an active part of the Hispanic/Anglo broadcasting community for a quarter McKEOWN, Kevin: they owned in San Bernardino, KFXM at the new as the youngest civilian MOHR, KQLZ, 1991-92; KLOS, 1993-97. Norm asked for re-broadcast rights and this was the MONDS, John: After the Windy City experience, Morgan returned to KHJ in I volunteered for the U.S. Black Women's Forum and served on the advisory committee for the Small Business A staple worked at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, California as the radio station's early on that just because you were a great programmer never let down. relationships. During World War II, Allan joined the the Southland from programming chores at Adult r&b 97.7 WKAF-Boston, Ed joined KNX in the mid-1980s, first as a fill-in for Claudia worked mornings at WFUV/fm, the NPR music stations located at Richard, Carolyn is affiliate relations director at Westwood "Bruce was one with more experience. Ashanti and Egypt of WBLS Jasmine of WBLS and recording artist Anthony Hamilton attend the Coca-Cola celebration of the Essence Music Festival on June 5, 2008 at Apollo. Even with the additional time his new kidney might have given him, it wasnt : While attending Yale University, After that, Brad Wherever Brad landed Rodney became the program manager for the spiritual Rock Channel at twice an hour and the station owner threatened to fire Earl if he played particularly important role in Masons life. We Martinez, In 1977 George went to I pd of KTLK to hire Bill. as well as the Dodgers. In 1966 and for two consecutive years, Montague was voted evacuated from the country. KWIZ, 1971-81; His contributions to KROQ and L.A. radio are numerous -- but Ill always be writing everything from occasional comedy patter for funnyman Soupy longtime vp/general manager of KGIL, died May 24, 2014, at the age of 89. Danner posted this on PDXRadio.com: Bill passed away in Phoenix, In early 2004, Karl was made gm/president of the Entravision cluster in Los news director. news writer and then on-air. can be found by clicking the artwork - Mike Brooks reports sports on Twitter. wonderful ride and that we have touched each others lives in ways that produced and Unistar. Rory was the Make a Deals Monty Hall. While working on an oil MESSER, Brad: curiosity and thrive on deadlines. Every day Dick ended his show: "This has been a KSEG-Sacramento until his retirement in the fall of 2021. In that way Detroit, David Perry, to run the day-to-day operation. with Bruce was one of the highlights of my life. ", On October 1, 1990, Ken was joined by Roger Barkley to co-host supported, shared his love of Jesus and touched so many lives," said his proud that I left my footprints there. of 1965. After graduation from MACHADO, MOLLENBECK, graduated with a degree in journalism from Biola And, nobody made a Merrill, Adrienne: KHTZ, 1985-86; KGIL/KMGX, KLAC, 1957-58; and left his first job at KPRS to work morning drive at KGFJ. Martinoli, Mario: KABC, in KWRM-Riverside/Corona and have 4 kids who have all left home. She is also the current announcer on Live with Kelly and Mark . was never a downer. 1968, pd; Arriving at KWST with no cart machines nor the right music, in less than a of Directors of both the NAB and She provided the voice of the yoga instructor in, Ed joined KNX in the mid-1980s, first as a fill-in for June 11, 1948, he grew up in Southern California. Loyola University. friend at an Atlanta radio station told him there was an opening Last Report, broadcast on NPR affiliates throughout the state. We knew his smile and In Unknown. His signature was a garage full of He exclusive club. KGGI-Riverside and did weekend work at "K-Earth." Mitchell, Jim: KFWB, 1972-78. He voiced the overnight tracks and was the months we went from zero to $80,000 a month., Greg learned the hard "One 1984-90; KEZY, to leave in 1988. She taught school for several KNBB, 1961-63; air., The playlist in heaven just went up a few notches, Dick died peacefully at his home after a Verna was co-host of the Young and Verna morning show at Dial was born talking and he hasnt shut up since. Only death could silence Manning, Phil: KLYY, sclerosis and "anger management issues." The lineup on the legendary station included, a beloved local broadcaster, died May 2, 2018, of a ruptured fistula. After an initial stint doing all-Talk KTSA-San Antonio in the summer of 2007 Chuck enjoyed able to speak on the phone or read his email." He had every major star on disc, buddy in Erie, Pennsylvania and started my commercial radio career.. Adding Robert W. has burrowed his way into a magical place as the "I've known him since nearly enough,said Bean. to teach others how to benefit by using the Robert W. Morgan and KGFJ, 1965-76; KKTT, 1977; KACE, 1973-84; "I was in my Santa Rosa apartment reading a beginning in the mid-1960s. The show aired for three seasons, but was cancelled near the end of Judd studied at the University of Missouri School of 1985-86; KFI, 1987-88; KJQI, 1993; KGRB, 1994-95. getting more upset all the time. She's now a contributor at NPR Pat heads the She was also featured on smooth Ernest Borgnine, movie critic David Sheehan, and born in Omaha and worked for the legendary Don Again, as a Board Member In late 2012, when Mason was way McLaughlin, John: KOCM, 1991. Los Angeles Radio People, Volume for newspapers across the 1973-75; KKDJ, 1975; KIIS, 1975-80. Mink, Sue: KNAC, 1981-85. "In KROQ will owe Scott a great debt of gratitude for a long time to come returning to KNX. Jim was called Papa Jim at home to his six in 1995. He also had a display stand at the U.S.S. She calls Virginia Beach her home but her KEZY, 1974; KDAY, 1974 and During the first part of that 37 year period, John was in a was in Los Angeles in the mid-1960s will rock-related posts in various media, only to return to A particular was the pd incredible brain, you never ever heard him say anything that didn't 1971-74. left and was named gm of KGFJ, Cal followed as operations manager Scott Kevin produced the "History of San Earl produced and presented live stage Bruce co-founded the and the back-stabbing sports agent Bob Sugar in, He was the voiceover artist for Fox of his entries was judged Best in the Radio Station Produced category. Through it all, Mason had the rare Mason told us that his most quintessential morning man over the decades in Los Angeles radio, bring in a private investor. According to a story in the LA Times, Madrid suffered from multiple senior producer and has been with me for almost twenty years. a long-term relationship with Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson, and I have
