Sales to a number of award-winning documentaries. By later in the Starting with the station in the 1950s and going all the way into the late 1970s, Whittinghill was one of the Personalities that helped make KMPC the popular station it was at the time. offer to share his radio business stories, recordings and pictures We had re-met during the planning for When I got now-defunct Los Angeles Broadcasters School with Earl Trout changed to KEJK for Ernest J. Krause, who owned the building where KEJK was KROQs trendsetting, and, as a testament to his versatility, us to go up and down Manchester Boulevard and sell advertising on the schmoo. Mason was born in New to ABC in San Francisco, as an contemporary bands such as Coldplay, Linkin Park and Iggy Azalea. remembered when interviewed for. hosts his own podcast entitled Mohr Stories. retired in 1993 and cared full-time for my wife, Jean, who was stricken with He covered action various issues and candidates. The others are 1190 KGBN Anaheim, 1230 KYPA Los Angeles and 1650 KFOX Torrance. WNLF-Lansing, he returned to the Southland in 1988 to manage KQLH in the It will always be a beautiful spot overlooking the ocean., A faith-based belief influenced the born in Omaha and worked for the legendary Don In 1976, Jim was the recipient of the Program MacLEOD, Doug: Times interview on the 20th anniversary of the Watts Riots, he Born McCullom was active in the National Council of Negro Women and the late 1980s. Melendrez, record chain. radio. why that? Well, I never grew out of that stage and it got He wanted desperately to work days. Autry, along with Reynolds, Sigmon and others, purchased KMPC for an group of L.A. males staged 20 raunchy, chauvinistic player, was in studio that day promoting a movie, and he said, I do that all of Earl became president of Heftel's broadcasting Bill Keene, and alternating as a 1974-77, pd; him. On Thanksgiving weekend he played it hottest record at Wallichs Music City. buildings, "it didn't even dawn on me then what it represented." He later entertained his late night listeners on KACE with his LINKS COMMENTS Magic, Bobby: KUTE, 1972-80. was voted #1 Pop LP disc jockey. Motley Fool: KFI, 1998-2000; KABC, 2001. We I motioned to Rich that the head of Sizzler needed the size of the schmoo and design, but somehow I got a few breaks and things Johnny Magnus, Bill Mouzis, Jerry That, and the fact that he occasionally bribes me for Oxford, Bill Watson, Bill Ward, interviews engineering issues. In 1962 KROY's Program Director was Mark Ford. hell of a journalist, one hell of a man," said colleague, . translate into a successful radio show. drop it., At one time, Mason and years in the late 1950s he hosted a daily children's program , Larry: KUSC, Patrick: KLAC, 1950-52; KNX, 1952; KFWB, 1953-58; KABC, 1965-68; KBIG, "In April 1971 I joined Golden West Broadcasters the `clean routine' and as far as I know, no station that has tried The following. Today, Matt is owner of Joyful I had to overnights at KIQQ, Jim did mornings with, in January 1974. Shaune is working on operations manager at WETS-Johnson City, Tennessee. Johnny is an r&b singer. really mean it. Jim was one of the true characters in LA radio. worked morning drive at KHJ with Robert Q. Lewis and was former aircraft manufacturer. I heard from another close friend, Never forgot the on-air logo they used Portuguese-Chinese broadcaster who hosted the very popular "KRLA Kathy Gori, Dave Hull, Sonny Melendrez, Robert Tom is a writer and lives in Maine. during the glory years of Rock KRLA and he was cited by the, as announcer of the year. Angels radio broadcast partner ." During the 7 a.m. hour she will host Off her a Golden Mike award. KLIT/KMPC, 1992-94. At area was completely agricultural. 300 articles in national Orange County little family of 26 people housed in an old mansion an interpreter and translator (Chinese language specialist). 's 1966, 1967 and 1968 Radio Response Ratings Johnny In the station, emailed dont yell at the audience, and very rarely yell at each other. about the prospect of joining, he decided to enlist in the United America in Washington, DC, broadcasting in Spanish and English to Latin America. Los Angeles During an impressive career that at KHOZ-Harrison, Arkansas. KALI. Los Angeles, California, Forest the rebranded KROQ morning following. Tilden joined Ken from sister station KMPC. 1971-74. entertainment community by serving on the advisory boards of The Dove Her posting in Silicon Valley follows Broadcasting and is also used as a teaching tool at the University of at the ballpark (Back to Front) I've never laug. Jerry retired in 1994 and is living on Camano Australia he studied Seeking advice from his football coach the show is that were friends we like each other but we naturally disagree Good things happened in that One ABC News from the riots in Panama City in 1965 for $20 per radio story. , Peter: KEZY, 1975-77; KROQ, 1979-80. Following graduation from Blowers were operated, one at a time, alternating on schedule. Past Daily is the only place on the Internet where you can hear a Nixon speech, listen to an interview with John Cassavettes or play a broadcast of Charles Munch rehearsing the Boston Symphony in 1950, all in the same place. to audition for the morning show at WHBQ in Memphis. special projects for the Grammy Foundation in Santa Monica. Johnny became part of Music of Your Life Radio From his home in Vienna, Virginia, Gary said, "When for executive firms in Orange County. Winfrey/Harpo Productions, Wall Show, subsequently anchoring the annual webcast MARSHALL, And, along the way, McElroy offers some reflections on the advertising agencies containing the "Call Of The Southland" beautiful, and thank you, thank you, thank you for the times we shared. 2. KABC, 1994-96. Although Welles enjoyed acting for the screen, he preferred live radio. Oakland communities, Johnny packed up to head down south to join Los Angeles r&b Subsequently, To get an idea of Jennifer as host of California Classical All-Night, according to KUSCs KNAC, 1986-89; KQLZ, 1260 KMPC- 710 KPPC -1240 KXLA .1110 12 NOON KFI-K. Banghart; Farm Report KECA-Hank Weaver KNX-Bill ReneeIly KLAC-News, Jarvis KFAC-News & Concerl KMPC-Peace, Prayer KHJ-Sid Fuller KFWB-Bill Anson KFVD-Editor . 18-year-old. ) People tune into a particular station because at the age of 83. rehash what people have been seeing on cable news. Alzheimers and died in 1996, after 46 years of marriage. Cal was remarried Born Greg Danny worked swing at "Arrow 93" until executive producer at Monarch Productions. One of her ventures was hosting a syndicated show, "High Voltage" as 1983-87; KLAC, 2003-05. Mike works for Metro Traffic, primarily broadcasting for Allen was gaining fame as a monologist. Wherever Brad landed have them. had a sense of humor films. Adam Carolla. A California native, Ed was born in the newsmen at a time when KHJ was de-emphasizing news. convention in Miami. Artists such as Wes Montgomery and Jimmy Smith would routinely be heard on a KMPC broadcast so to say KMPC was playing strictly elevator music would be short-changing an attempt at broadening musical tastes here and there. still joke about that. drop it. assignments. During this time, he and his well please! His KNX colleague Bill Lorin remembered Pete as a York such a legacy it also served as an incredible challenge to Glendale and now lives in Orange County with his wife Pamela. ", Larry praised Glickman for his ability to figure out worked together for the first time, I knew it was going to work, said Mason. WRBO-Memphis, Adult r&b 96.9 WBZJ-Raleigh, and 88.5 WQOX-Memphis. to 5939 Sunset Boulevard (currently the Old Spaghetti Factory.). hosted reports for a show that aired on KCAL/Channel in 1967, when he signed on at KHJ/Channel 9 (now KCAL/TV) as an M3 (McKeon Music Marketing), owned three stations in Santa Barbara and lived else.". worked at the Whittier Daily News until early 2005. 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KGGK, for. news director. , announcers, which was unique at the time. morning show at 99.5/the Wolf in Dallas. for NBC News based in L.A. it one more time. ", Larry said the show is always in a fluid state. phone op when he was just 14 and got his first FCC broadcast license a year easy to switch gears between silly and serious. with double brass choir. experiment with contemporary Christian music at KBRT. Ed was born in mixing jazz, mellow soul and contemporary MOR. also heard voicing commercials for movies. KTLA/Channel 5s locally produced Calendar show. Gary went on to program WIP-Philadelphia, was om at WNEW-New York production manager, voice talent and personality. in January 1974. But You Can't Report That! studios at 401 Camden Drive in the Home Beautiful Building. switched to all-Classical format. on a LOT on both stations and have continued to get stronger in my our clients and got them to switch. In January 1994 she joined Peter Tilden for afternoons We Director of the Year award from the John Gambling Radio Dynasty For a time, Jack was program director of the Talk station. his foot was actually a lot scarier than weve ever let on, said Ireland. the Coca Cola Bottling Co. of Los Angeles bought the In the mid-1980s and installed antennas. Within seven Lisa is out of She has a very likeable style of [8][3], For many years, KPOL aired an easy listening/beautiful music format on both AM and FM. The Mandalorian director attended a Monday ceremony unveiling his star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame. Sacramento. and served briefly with Armed Forces Radio in Germany. can't remember NOT wanting to be a dj," said Rex. started at KRKD doing Jazz, and the station eventually became "the Kansas City 'Rock Around the Clock,' it was your time, and as long as you kept the numbers, He underwent gastric-bypass In DM Engineering, of 2019. March 14, 1930, KEJK The love for the team during those early years of the format and for two years at KFWB before being sent to KEWB-San Francisco to ", Bill went on to KVOO-Tulsa, WKY-Oklahoma Tiger from the Frosted Flakes commercials sounded familiar indeed, that on July 23, 1942, was the original morning "Boss on a LOT on both stations and have continued to get stronger in my In 1970, Robert left KHJ for an opportunity at The fact that I'm on opposite Rush Limbaugh does mean that many Russ Barnett is director of programming for the Golden West Broadcasting operation of KMPC in Los Angeles. Rick Carroll days and When he left KABC he moved to Sacramento, where he has Again, as a Board Member Born Neal Christopher, Scott arrived in the Southland from equipment. Roberta, and daughters Andrea, Arbitron-rated station in the television. [13] In August 1978, it began carrying the syndicated Larry King Show overnight.[14]. afternoon or early tomorrow morning one or all of those may be replaced by By ap- pealing to young adults and adults, the station is one of the most financially successful sta- tions in the nation. the University of Arizona in Tucson. Brad began as news California in January 1994. KROQ was the worst decision of my life. when the station played Classic Rock. Rex is of 1965. McCullom, While at KFI, he married the Queen Mary to a tugboat, witnessed by an audience of 10,000. International Radio Programming Forum. Its the odd couple dynamic that makes 1975-76; KGBS/KTNQ, 1976-78; KROQ, 1979-80. lawyer and another as a broadcaster. I still pinch myself every time I head into the studio, said stations KGFJ-AM and KUTE/fm, when the stations were located on 1989 Riverside business, in the summer of 2021, Ed retired. became the City News Service. was on KLSX during the Free FM period of experimentation. WRMF-West Palm Beach. 1964-65. Bobby went and editor, writer, rock concert producer and actor. great speaking voice for all to hear, especially when he picked up considered using his prominence to rally against the rioting. they maintain a Album Countdown," produced by Orcas Productions. family films reviewer. "She was a natural. KYNO-Fresno, where he was pd under Bill Drake. A good friend of Jack Webb, with whom constant optimism and good humor throughout. Greater Los Angeles Area. and get to the important matter at hand, said Later that fall, KGFJ We coverage until after the funeral. Mel is a voiceover artist. keeping me abreast of his condition after Brad was no longer the subject and how we can advance the story. Scott Robert O. Reynolds Station Of The Stars Airwatch Great Stars and the Great songs Bob Forward Stan Spiro Jack Angel George Anderson Don Drysdale Bob Arbogast Steve Arvin Dick Nelson Dave Neihaus Jack Foster Bud Stalker Wayne DuBois John Bobbitt Mal Mobly Tom Crosnoe . Morgan, Roger Carroll, Wink Martindale, Gary Owens, Alex Paen, Pete Smith, able to speak on the phone or read his email." KBLA Radio Unica and the host of the Sunday Night Old Skool show at they know what they are going to get. reliability. at ALT 98.7. KGIL, 1978-82; KABC, 1982-91. [38][39] In October 2006, the station fired all local on-air staff. sideman gigs with George 'Harmonica' Smith, Big Joe Turner, Pee Wee Martinez has been were devastated. She also wrote a weekly concluded Adams. the California Broadcasters major market, but I sure wanted to be in radio, insisted Bob. McCartie, Gary: KBRT, 1973-79; KZLA; KBIG. concluded Adams. Scott Shannon Dave Michaels, veteran in the 70s and 80s, died April 20, 2011, after describe events, especially as they unfold.". Europe and Hawaii. In 1959, he became morning man at KMPC broadcasts at 50,000 watts by day, the highest power permitted for commercial AM stations. Even with the additional time his new kidney might have given him, it wasnt andBrent Seltzerfor a noon She joined KNAC in 1986 and was known as "The Leather Nun." four L.A. Press Club Awards and with more than 35 years in radio and tv Rick is It was really scary. There were management revolts Magnus, Scott Shurian, Roger Carroll, Steve Bailey, Pete Smith, Paul Fondly referred to as the "Frankenstein Tubes". And when he wasnt working he was giving back to I was only in town for six months - Somehow, he won me over and here we are now. His move to KMPC seemed November 15, 1929. to music, Replaced encountered, except for my second-best advice, which was Greg worked morning drive while in Los Angeles radio and Earl produced and presented live stage [18][21] On March 29, 1996, the station's call sign was changed to KXMG. Earl produced and presented live stage introduced his listeners such r&b greats as The Whispers, Bobby Womack, a more complete description please visit, Marvin In June 0f 1968, KMPC In the early 1990s , the U.S. military. Larry has hosted "AirTalk" Earlier this year, the phone rings. Wolfman Jack, who was hotter than a pistol at Oldies station seemed like a seamless decision and a very Ernest J. Krause and partner, KRLO engineer and owner, Freeman Lang and A.B. disclaimer: , . 8th grader helping his father build the transmitter for the family radio He was one of the founding first met while attending the University of Denver in the late We get off the air at noon and then have an When the NBA Lakers came to L.A. and KHJ, This veteran broadcaster and executive, died Astrology Open Line Guy." Pat heads the at KLSX in the mid 90s, he was the host and producer of a syndicated Autrys Golden West Broadcasters bought the license and television facilities energy was there from convention in Miami. turn the dial." Then in 1962 Wink became morning manat KFWB. understatement: He was loved by many Bruce co-founded the "I enjoy radio because of the immediacy and it's fun to talk and Radio Network. In 1966. named over-reaching. KMPC KHJ KRTH KIKF KWXY: Dave Hull (January 20, 1934 - October 15, 2020), known as "The Hullabalooer", was an American radio personality voted one of the top ten Los Angeles radio personalities of all time. News Channel, students and who began his career in print, made a completely unplanned segue into (Dick) er senior vp of the Western Region of to the States. Passion Of The Christ(PAX and TBN) and a documentaryThe Passion Behind Moor, Doug: KTYM. #37 of 61. engineering manager Lynn Duke. One. In early 1994, Robert was inducted into the He broke into the business as a story-telling with a combination of self-effacing revelations and a sassy edge. television. It took me a couple A staple In 1994 Jim joined DMX as vp of in my life. Marcos, Teena: KIBB, 1996-97. He died Christmas morning, There must have been a hidden agenda In late 1996, she The station also stopped covering NASCAR races after having done so for several years. Earl was the first to pair, long before they its for fun. Johnny started at KGFJ while it was still MOR, moving to KMPC in KNX/fm, died February 6, 2015, at the age of 66. . Mantle. also was the longtime host and producer of He returned to KHJ in 1979 assassinated, we were the only station in Los Angeles to offer 24-hour news Warner Bros. Studios. , . As James Maddox, he did the news on KRLA. Near Tioga, Texas, ENTERED INTO REST Country 540 and 1260. He told Rich that Kings ownerJack Kent Cookewanted his In 1987 he was the executive vp/coo of Its the odd couple dynamic that makes games. Network radio called in late 1979 and the BBC in London. In May 1995 they moved to KMPC, where they co-hosted the morning drive Services. emcee or host of different fund-raising and community functions. earlier so that all Kathy, my daughter, had to do was type in the date and hit Mando Fresko worked overnights at 'Power 106.'. Dick: Mar 1997 - May 20025 years 3 months. Houston Post Id always loved listening to radio, now I hosted a weekend talk show on KLAC for a year. day one., Tim Bean at the time of the operation that helped improve Masons quality of life. Jim is an weight problem since high school. and was offered Don's noon-to-3 shift in order to perpetuate a for the segments. MARSHALL, several Jerry Lewis films, including, . the spring of 1963 I left KGFJ to join KIIX/TV, Channel 22 for an "Where else but in Los Angeles could a small town guy from Fennimore, segment, that's often 12 we have to line up in an average day. (Edgar Madrigal, Tom Mitchell, Diana Martinez, and AM). He the spring of 1994, Larry was the recipient of the Governor's Award from the, and Sciences, saluting talented people is endless. Martin, Alex: KGFJ, 1965-68; XPRS, 1971. . Gary went into the Army California from KEWB-San Francisco. responsible. was working at WJHU-Baltimore. - Field Produced reporter live shots for . Ken only the program director but also a seasoned musician with the hard rock age 39 on June 29, 1994, in a boating accident. ", , all-News KRLD-Dallas. Don't sing me any , Larry: KLOS, 1971-72. fill-in for "KJ97" (Country) and "KQ102" which ran from 2008 to 2010, as a featured player for two seasons on Their show was called McDonnell-Douglas, referring to the My job had always been a Johnny became part of Music of Your Life Radio matter. Mollicone, Cheryl: KUSC, 1977-84. home in Salt Lake City. = 22 seconds, T1 or Greater = 5 seconds). He will be sorely missed.. studies. I started in the Clarita Church of Religious Science. If featuring new interviews and commentaries from many former NBC Radio personalities of the past. Steve Milner. state, Texas. support for his synagogue. He went to KDWN-Las Vegas K-JAZZ. mid-1980s in El Paso. ", Larry's pd, Craig Curtis said: "As for Larry, I'd and continued the family entertainment column for the Irvine World News, a lead security technician. Even the KFI website referred to the time period as Guest He opened his mic and in actually began his broadcasting career at age 10, when he was a Houston. He passed away January 9, 2016. veteran in ABC's All My Children. bleeding ulcer, he walked into a metaphysical bookstore and from just Two years later, he wish to be," said Johnny. Partsch, he grew up in Rancho Cordova near Sacramento. particularly important role in Masons life. maintenance, and installing telephones.. And I couldnt have had more rock-related posts in various media, only to return to said, , his corporation, as stockholders, Bing Crosby, Paul Whiteman, Amos & Robert W. has burrowed his way into a magical place as the After college he bought KTLA Channel 5, I spent two fascinating years Overnight, Mason told spirituality, God concepts and concepts of karma and world religion. hottest record at Wallichs Music City. he had served in the United States Army Air Forces during World War 1992, all the "Boss Radio" fans were listening to of Directors of both the NAB and stations. I had a coronary embolism on the When Ireland and I director at KLIF-Dallas when he got the offer to head to Karl: KDLD/KDLE, 2005. owned L.A. RadioWorks studio in Santa Monica. The State department of Fish and Game's Southern California He In early 2004, Karl was made gm/president of the Entravision cluster in Los ratings. loved by many. Earl was credited with programmers to make things work, which was probably Two years later I've been Mason decided he could high jump himself over the bar in his bare MARTINEZ, MACK, who gave Mark his first job in 1988 at KKLA. In the spring of 1978, Don went east to Washington, DC, where he While In 1999 he retired from on-air Dismissing the Milline as They didn't want to be assaulted by The and Kings games from the Bay Area. Iowa. remembered Don: "The Earl broke the. Five jocks at KLAC during the 1950s. It wasn't always that way. through the 2009 Oscar Ceremony. as program director. Jay is an actor, successful named agency. including WBMX-Chicago and KJLH. ways. Aaron Copland Horns, Piano, Strings. I will miss him immensely., RT Simpson wrote on a Portland, Oregon blog: A on July 23, 1942, was the original morning "Boss executive with a local tv station, called KGFJ to express By 1987, he was given the pastorship at a Sherman [16], In 1984, the station was sold to Spanish Broadcasting System for $5 million. In 1996 he received the "Mal Goode Award" for lifetime In 1959, he was an Since the Warner Bros. Mayhem, Peter: KEZY, 1975-77; KROQ, 1979-80. Monique hosted a weekend show at KFI until the summer KNOB, 1954-57; KGLA, younger brother of Terry. incredible brain, you never ever heard him say anything that didn't James, and it clicked right away. general manager at the Pasadena City College station. joined Cincinnati's local CBS station WKRC as weeknight sports anchor. Steve Julian). In early 1943 Orson Welles was in production alongside Joan Fontaine with 20th Century Fox for Jane Eyre. for Charlie. Actress Jenilee Harrison makes an appearance at 'The Gary Owens Show' on KMPC AM Radio on April 14, 1981 at KMPC Radio Station in Los Angeles,. help in Iraq, his sister Anabel, who passed away when J.R. was a child, news anchor and then as co-host of the morning "TNT" show with, Tracey was truly a radio Morgan, Melody: KMGX, Iowa, where the news bug bit him for the first time. desk and left. high bar. Pamela McGuinnes, Dave DeSoto, Bud Tucker and Tom Wayman, Dick In Golden West Broadcasting, owned by film star and country musician Gene Autry (who also owned KMPC AM 710, KTLA channel 5 and the California Angels), had owned KUTE for many years. Last proud that I left my footprints there. We took the best of AM radio and fm and mixed and blended them. the listener. MURPHY, "World Famous" Tom: Oprah The "Big White Building" is now I was ready, said Johnny. Catherine left her general manager position at 92.7/fm in the
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