The WIXIE drive was gearing forward with their biggest run against the competition in the Detroit top 40 market. The above featured Detroit radio guide was clipped, saved, and digitally re-imaged from the credited source by Motor City Radio Flashbacks.. A MCRFB Note: Glancing over the above Detroit radio guide, it bears noting CKLW had Dusty Rhodes competing for the morning drive going against WKNR's own Dick Purtan.Both Rhodes and Purtan were Cincinnati's WSAI-AM radio personalities during a time in . Jim Detroit radio personality and author Steve Black is celebrating his 1,000th episode of his syndicated "The Chop Shop Guitar Show." (Photo by Scott Legato) When Steve Black began his syndicated . Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. According to the Billboard trade publication dated. Tony Ortiz has also been elevated as new afternoon co-anchor, teaming with Jackie Paige from 2-7pm ET. Starting in 1969, Dick has worked 51 years in radio news. In April, Alan also brought back the Detroit Sound Surveys for record retail outlets scattered throughout the Detroit metro area, highlighting the best in top 40 music WXYZ could offer from Broadcast House. According to the, The creator of one of the longest classical programs in broadcast history, according to the, Starting his radio career in the Motor City in the early 60s, Perkins served in many positions at WGPR, an all-jazz radio station. Detroit Radio Veteran Jim 'JJ' Johnson to Replace Stephen Clark on WOMC Tweet. My brother, Jim Heddle, who frequently went by Big Jim Edwards on air, worked at various radio stations in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Flint, Battle Creek, Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, Tucson, Arizona, and quite possibly I have left some out since I did not have his photographic memory re: Oldies rock &roll among other topics. There was some sentiment for holding this final reunion in 2020. Where can I buy Lee Alans book, Turn Your Radio On!? JANUARY 15, 1966, WRIF 101 FM: BACK ON THE RADIO! and ask do you need a live band somewhere? in our Aircheck Library, here. Hes most known for his on the street reports not to mention his tweets at #KRonJR #kronjr, WJR News Reporter Dayna Clark is delighted to be back home on the Great Voice of the Great Lakes every weekday morning as part the of thePaul W. Smith Showteam. holy smoke! ABC affiliate. Absolutely loved Lees personality, voice and humor in the early 60s. Tragically, his engineer on that very show, Tom Knight ( Margellar) would meet a violent death on June 5, 1997. Reply to me adeernest@umich.edu I believe he was a newscaster on one of the Detroit radio stations in the 1940s and 1950s, maybe even into the 1960s. A true lover of the oldies, BOTH of these guys will be remembered and MISSED! He hardly ever went live on the air. Radio 1270 became the hottest commodity on the radio dial for local music venues and dance entertainment. It was always a great ending for his show. Playing Classic Rock at WCSX for everyone in Detroit Rock City is a dream come true. A couple of nites after Lee initial broadcast on WOMC, I wrote a letter titled Fire Breathing Machines, Lee actually read it on-air. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. If memory serves, Bob Beasley and I were fired the same day at WEXL by way of a memo at the end of our shifts in the commercial live copy note book. During the, some of the old radio names would leave WXYZ. But by mid-1966, not much had changed for WXYZ during their battle for higher ratings in Detroit. Robin Ophelia Quivers (born August 8, 1952) is an American radio personality, author, and actress, best known for being the long-running news anchor and co-host of The Howard Stern Show. Jim McFarlin, former media and entertainment critic for the Metro Times and The Detroit News, is an award-winning journalist whose work has appeared in People, USA Today, Black Enterprise, HOUR Detroit, and many other publications. The on-air personality can also be heard nationally and locally on the Church of Lazlo show. I remember Detroit radio back into the 1940s and for some reason the name of Carl Zetterberg came to mind. When they were at the station, being number one was no big deal. . Always live on the free Audacy app. On top of being on air, he most recently was on the Netflix reality competition show, The Circle. WXYZ was to become the first ABC-owned radio station to play Top 40 hits (or then labeled as Formula Radio) in the entire country. Did it against WKNR just the way we could of. He passed away in early 2018. As a teen, to me, you and the horn were as close to teen heaven as it got.. The native Virginian and Wayne State University graduate enjoyed a broadcast career that spanned for more than 50 years. Still at second overall in 1966, 3 of the CKLW share percentage points went to WKNR, who gained at 47 from a 44 previous. The goal of the committee is to organize current and former radio station personnel to better preserve the history of Detroit radio and, perhaps, improve the health of Detroit radio now and into the future. Replacing Bruce Still, Lee moved into his new position in March of that year. One night he informed his followers what actually happened. Interesting to note that had we not hired Martin and Howard I never would have known Specs Howard. I remember many of the broadcasters. Thank you Larry and may God Bless You can find him on Facebook today. Music News Kevin Gates Details X-Rated Kink: 'That's Beautiful' Jan 14, 2023 Music News Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States. The following week I listened to him until I ran out of signal just this side of Des Moines, Iowa. "It's going to be a lot of fun," Seymour says. 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. Age: 70. CLOSED NOW. By late-summer 1965, the veteran morning-broadcaster Fred Wolf left WXYZ for retirement. Those days and memories will forever linger, never to be duplicated. Programs such asWild Bill Hickok, Supermanand The Cisco Kid. In 2003, Ryan Seacrest took over the American Top 40 program. Worked with Lee Alan at WPON around 2004 to 2007 or so. Fact is that changing the format was the specific move that insured the failure of Martin and Howard. Lee Alan. She is a native Detroiter who grew up listening to news and music programming on Detroit Public Radio. Kasem, the smooth-voiced radio broadcaster who became the king of the top 40 countdown, died Sunday, June 15, 2014, according to Danny Deraney, publicist for Kasem's daughter, Kerri. At the station, there were those who were beginning to feel their efforts moving forward for a larger audience share was by now, possibly, being hampered by all the network programming fed into the Detroit affiliate out of New York. THE DETROIT SOUND SURVEY: OCTOBER 10, 1966, Your email address will not be published. WWJ, known as "Newsradio 950," is an AM radio station broadcast throughout most of lower Michigan from a 50,000-watt transmitter in Newport, Monroe County, Michigan. Following Towers hosted a show at WXYT with Bill McAllister. WWJ recently celebrated 100 years of being a radio station. DEERNEST@UMICH.EDU. He was a blogger and chat host on mlive.com until signing with 97.1 in December 2009. The list consists of 66 members. Thanks to Cinema Lamont, a trio of Assayass films comes this month to Hamtramck. Such latter-day legends as Jim "J.J." Johnson, Doug Podell, Allan Wilson, and Frank Beckmann are expected to make an appearance as well. Does anyone else remember Carl Zetterberg, and I dont mean the Red Wing player? Lee Alan left momentarily, came back again, this time working in the WXYZ television studios. 26,147 talking about this. By this time WXYZ radio had begun its fierce battle going full force head-to-head for top ratings going against Detroits top-rated WJBK 1500. Martin and Howard was in, Joe Bacarella was the new program director and WXYZ was officially Sound Of The Good Life.. Detroit Country Music Station - WYCD-FM | 99.5 FM WYCD Win A Trip To A "Totally Private" Dan + Shay Performance News Eric Church is bringing his summer tour outside: 'See you in the season of sunshine' News Nile Rodgers, Kieran Hebden, Philip Selway detail touring experience for new book surrounding mental health News News News Podcasts Rob + Holly Living near Traverse City, Michigan. When WXYZ insisted that I recommend hiring Martin & Howard we all knew that with the size of that investment at stake the station would back off and drop the mainstream audience format we had going. The name itself would come to be one of the most popular and recognized names ever in 60s Detroit radio history. Thank You. She also delivers traffic and weather for theFrank Beckmann Showeach day. ONE of radio's latest novelties is the daily program by The Detroit Times. Now with WRIF, the morning show can be heard on 70 radio stations across North America. That it should be dropped. iHeart and Radio One have used a national blueprint that shifts more toward syndicated programs and less toward local, for example. With the Fred Wolf era gone and out of the picture, Fritz extended his sights in search for a younger (but calmer, more contemporary) voice in filling the morning void. 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. Birthplace: Pikesville, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America. By Januarys end Lee Alan was gone. Having gained ground, WXYZ and WJBK at times found themselves into a virtual ratings tie vying for the top 40 title on the dial, seemingly, with no end in sight. . 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. By early 1963, after coming on board the ABC-owned and operated station in February the previous year, Lee Alan, with the Lee Alan Show was by then pulling in a phenomenal 40 per cent share of the Detroit audience during the early evening and night time hours, according to a 1963 Hooper radio survey. This site brought back many memories when DETROIT was a FABULOUS city. Amazing! By this time WXYZ radio had begun its fierce battle going full force head-to-head for top ratings going against Detroits top-rated WJBK 1500. Management, the entire radio staff and Lee Alan, now as program director were convinced the right formula was now in place moving forward for 1966. 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. I was so proud and honored that Lee actually took the time to read the e-mail personally. The top 40 formula at WXYZ was now growing in popularity on the Detroit radio dial. Just curious what era it may have been from.. Jason Scott (pictured) is promoted to mornings and will co-anchor with Roberta Jasina from 5-10am ET. Joey, THANK-YOU for your service to the USA! In a group of items I won at an auction there was an unused round sticker for the WXYZ 1270 Batman Club. The man who wore many hats in the Detroit music business. While he did not start his. Dick has been an award-winning newscaster, reporter, and news director at five stations. "It was just the idea that we had a program that for seven years brought the kids together," says Seymour, who chronicles the experience in his new book The DJ Who Launched 1,000 Hits with co-author Carolyn Rosenthal. He had been at CKLW for a number of years and worked in Cincinnati and Detroit radio before joining The Big 8. January 8, 2023 ~ Chuck The Inside Guy BreidensteinandKen The Outside Guy Calverly offer the knowledge and resources you need to make the home of your dreams a reality. In 2018, he lost his wife of 60 years, Gail, after her more than 20-year battle with ovarian and breast cancer and. Add to your list of deceased Tom George of WJBK. (Tickets are available at motownmuseum.org.). He was also the voice of the University of Michigan hockey team briefly in the 1980s. Russell McNamara Host, All Things Considered Russ McNamara is the host of All Things Considered for 101.9 WDET, presenting local news to the station's loyal listeners. The station management impressed the ABC brass in New York to drop many of the local shows and transcend to a more modern sound. Eighty seven-years ago, according to Wikipedia, the station spawn birth in the Detroit area under the calls WGHP on October 10, 1925. Weekdays at 5 p.m. Weeknights at 7 & 7:30 p.m. Nightly at 11 p.m. Latest News Here are some MLK Day events happening in Metro Detroit Maine gets first Mega. Hi Henry, thank you for your WXYZ comments. What does the letter say? "Her career was her life, she just loved music," said her son Mir Loving.. If you think about it, all the work he did was in Detroit and Windsor. Yet, the station found itself still mired at third in the top 40 market. According to the Associated Press, Banks was given a late-night weekend show at WDRQ. He was a big fan of Detroit radio and of this site as well, and he contributed much here and I often wondered, from time to time, why we have not heard from Jim for quite some time now. First showCheech & Chong Royal Oak Music Theater. I was a young teen when WXYZ was the top station. For many at the station it only served as reminder who it was who still owned the station. Skeletons in my closet? Greater Media Detroit announces longtime radio on air personality Ken Calvert will be officially retiring as the Co-Host of the WCSX-FM Morning Show in the Motor City. Born in Detroit in 1932, Kasem was soon to be a household name and voice. Rogers was at CKLW in 1972 and '73. 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. Fred Wolf was doing a special broadcast on the following Saturday morning at a shopping center in Royal Oak, at the intersection of 13 Mile Road and Woodward Ave. 1,716 talking about this. They found that voice in Marc Avery. Where did Joe Bacarella jr go when he left the radio business? 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. But by mid-1966, not much had changed for WXYZ during their battle for higher ratings in Detroit. During his career, Calvert was the public address announcer for the Detroit Pistons during the Bad Boys era. Wolf, never one for the new limitations or restrictions, had been with the station since the early 50s. In between was a singular mix of conservative and libertarian talk, occasional health and fitness insights and rightist certitude that made Mark Scott one of the highest-rated and in some circles, most-hated radio voices in Detroit during the 1980s and '90s. A least two of us had been approached by WKNR to leave WXYZ and join them with their plans which they outlined to us in detail. I read your posting and was moved by your remembrances of Club 1270 and the Casino. Hi Dave, thank you so much for sharing your wonderful WXYZ 1270 radio memories! First concertBoston at Cobo Hall. . Watch CBS Detroit Weekdays at 4 p.m. Oh===thanks for the horn and its fine tone. The end of a Detroit broadcasting legend. 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. Circa 1962-1963. While he did not start his career in Detroit, Kasem learned his chops on the west coast in the 60s. His . That in 1966 the listeners instead wanted more of the music. Keep Jammin'. 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. By April, after talking to Fritz that he should hire him immediately, Alan had Joey Reynolds making the move over to the Motor City. Copyright 2020 Cumulus Media / Cumulus Media is an equal opportunity employer / AA. Many major recording artists performed on the show and the majority of the MOTOWN acts were on. instrumental. In a comparatively short space you have captured a great deal of the essence of the battle for ratings that took place in the 60s. NJ/PA/WV/IN/IA/CO/TN/MI/VA only. Totally unbeknownst to us here, I am without words. The artists had an opportunity to perform where people could see them, and that's where it all started to happen. National News Former 'American Idol' Contestant C.J. More great information can be found in Dick Osgoods book: WYXIE Wonderland if you can find a rare copy. By then WXYZ radio held down a huge Detroit audience over the competition for market share. Don Zee Was indeed The Midnight DJ At CKLW , WJR News Director Dick Haefner is one of the most recognizable news voices in Detroit. We're Looking For the Hottest Unsigned Artist! The radio personality moved out to LA in 2021 and has recently became syndicated. With Mojo In The Morning, WKQI is constantly one of the most listened to stations in the state with contests to award incredible prizes . and throw in the towel. Larry Marquez there was a strict playlist with a more contemporary music format to follow. That it should be dropped. Is he still around? His last on air work was for a small radio station in Marysville, Oh. They look like a country music group. (He WAS on Monday Night Football from 1970-1981 but he NOT HOWARD COSELL broke the news of John Lennons assassaination in 1980! THANK YOU Lee for putting the rumors to bed. Yet, the station found itself still mired at third in the top 40 market. Born in Detroit, grew up in Clawson, graduated Western Michigan University and Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts. The WXYZ line-up in late 1965 consisted of some of the greatest radio voices heard on Detroit radio during that time. According to the event website (thelastreunion.com), those expected to attend include such radio royalty as Pat St. John, Tom Shannon, Jim Kerr, Joey Reynolds, Gary Burbank, Fred "Boogie" Brian, Duke Windsor, Charlie O'Brien, and "Keener 13" alums Jerry Goodwin, Bob Green, and Paul Cannon. There are so many talented DJs who have made their mark in Detroit. WGHP was once a charter member (of 16 stations) that aired the first CBS Radio Network program in 1927. Martin and Howard were hired . ", That bond will be acknowledged. The event honored Sonny Eliot, the late Ernie Harwell, Specs Howard, Dick Purtan, and Robin Seymour. Do you remember the CKLW Batman sticker that we got when we joined the batman club in the 60s? BIRMINGHAM (CBS RADIO) - The mysterious personality behind the late-night 'Pillow Talk' radio music show has died. Again, Donna, I am so sorry to hear this so late since his passing and I pray you and your family are doing well in 2022. https://mcrfb.com/?p=108973 WXYZ RADIO 1270! 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. The three of us actually went to Chuck BEFORE Keener was launched while it was still WKMH. None to speak of. Then Id listen to the 11:55 newscast and the first ten minutes of Don Zee with his zombie theme Tarantula by the Tarantulas. 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 Another page in Detroit radio history had been turned. . 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. DAHMER was the interim night jock on the station for the past several weeks and has worked on the air in a variety of markets, including WEST PALM BEACH, FL, KANSAS CITY, and GRAND RAPIDS, MI. No. By April, after talking to Fritz that he should hire him immediately, Alan had Joey Reynolds making the move over to the Motor City. (313) 298-9630. Names on the pictures are Elmer Thompson,Jumbo, Jinny, Bob Long, Will Karson, Mel Karson, Paul ?Young. (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. I listened Persistence paid! January 18, 2023 ~ Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget at The Heritage Foundation Policy Analyst David Ditch, talks with Kevin about the financial state of families in America. Thank again, Dave, sharing with us precious memories you having shared. The station was then sold in 1930 to the, In the 1930s and 40s, WXYZ created and brought Detroit and the country great radio programming such as, popularized nationally through Mutual affiliated stations after its premiere on WXYZ in 1933. So instead of dropping the outdated programming they added more. You are viewing two commercials featuring Detroit radio personalities Steve Gannon and Jim Harper. DETROIT, November 28 WXYZ radio. Growing up in Jackson, Paar started his career at, A disc jockey for WXYZ for two years in the 50s. It is absolutely true that Brother Joel Sebastian, Dave Prince, and I went to my late friend Chuck Fritz and literally begged him to champion the cause and petition the New York Brass (Hal Neal President ABC owned and Operated Stations) to drop the old, out dated network programming. I remember when Lee had his horrible car accident. The first radio station in Detroit went on air Aug. 20, 1920. His influence was so strong that he started the Paul is Dead rumor in 1969. Ray Steele | The Lone Ranger, on Radio, where he belongs. But the problem about network programming was still there. 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. "If you grew up here you can't help it. It was a fun time. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and reflections on the website as well. Yes Tarantula By the Tarantulas Midland Reporter-Telegram. It's just going to rub off on everybody who comes.". Detroiters can still tune into The Julia Show via the Audacy app. Many celebrities have been heard since this feature was inaugurated. Driving myself crazy!! WXYZ was in fact the legend of which you speak. Soon to be 80 and very young at heart. 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. Died: June 15, 2014 . I went to her house about 15 minutes before Joel said he would dedicate the song and we went for a ride in my car. As we rode in my car he gave the dedication saying, Diane this song is from Dave to you and he says he really loves you. It was really great! August 12, 2021 10:40 am. Right back atcha, Robin. Joe Baccarella had never experienced being with a number one rated station. His tenure is, Gene Fogel s illustrious career at WJR began in 1971. Check womc.com for local news,. . [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. Eighty seven-years ago, according to Wikipedia, the station spawn birth in the Detroit area under the calls WGHP on October 10, 1925. The estimated total pay for a Radio Personality is $49,907 per year in the Detroit, MI area, with an average salary of $46,603 per year. Times reporters broadcast their interviews with prominent persons from the day's news. Send 4 copies of 45s and 2 copies of LPs to program director Bruce Still, 20777 W. Ten Mile Rd., Detroit, Michigan 48219. The format was changed. Instead of staying in the battle, Chuck Fritz and WXYZ were about to give up, were about to surrender. at WIXY. The event honored Sonny Eliot, the late Ernie Harwell, Specs Howard, Dick Purtan, and Robin Seymour. He was in a trailer which had one end of it surrounded with glass, and that is where Mr. Wolf was sitting as he did his broadcast. Meanwhile, during a short stay in Cleveland in early 1966, Lee Alan discovered the sound of Joey Reynolds at WIXY. Remember Nights with Alice Cooper? History Radio Personalities Active or From Detroit Mojo, Spike and Shannon are the main personalities of the morning show that established legacy segments like War of the Roses and the various Phone Scams. There was the legendary broadcasts from the, By early 1963, after coming on board the ABC-owned and operated station in February the previous year, Lee Alan, with the, was by then pulling in a phenomenal 40 per cent share of the Detroit audience during the early evening and night time hours, according to a 1963, of the Top 40 business. I keep doing that every few minutes for at least an hour, but he kept ignoring me. wxyz, cklw, and wknr. Cannot remember the year. They are in front of a WXYZ mic. 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