George Noory Talk Radio Host Overview: George Ralph Noory (born June 4, 1950) is a radio talk show host. PART OF AUDACY NEWS. We had a rock band and used to play for free at sock hops etc. But by mid-1966, not much had changed for WXYZ during their battle for higher ratings in Detroit. if it wouldnt have been for Dave Diles! Always live on the free Audacy app. Johnson will also continue serving as the station's midday show host, weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (This WXYZ feature was updated November 28, 2016). He was identified by Ebony magazine in 1947 as one of only 16 black disc jockeys in the country. And of course, Lee Alan was on as well during that timeline as well. NOVEMBER 16, 1974, MOTOWN MONDAYS! I have been remembering back to when I was working at WXYZ radio in 1966 til May 1967. ONE of radio's latest novelties is the daily program by The Detroit Times. While the Detroit radio station was ABC parent-owned at the time, the button concept was dual inasmuch as a promo while pushing their new (at that time) ABC-TV series Batman both on WXYZ-AM radio and WXYZ-TV television here in Detroit. 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. Cannot remember the year. Paul W. Smith - 5:30 am - 9:00 am. For the latest on Lee Alan today, go to his website blogroll and click on Lee Alans blog. That it should be dropped. Now heading forward well into the early 1960s, the 1270 top 40 notables would comprise of great air names as Fred Wolf; Joel Sabastian; Paul Winter; Steve Lundy; Don Zee; Fred Weiss; Dave Prince and Lee Alan. Detroiters also tuned in on WXYZ for the latest thrilling adventures of The Green Hornet, The Challenge of the Yukon (tailored after dog personality Rin-Tin-Tin). Drake Loses $400,000 Bet After Tommy Fury Defeats Jake Paul In Boxing Match Feb 27, 2023. Paul Winter was one other big name on WXYZ, I believe he followed Fred Wolf. Since the format flip in 2018, Lepidi started The Julia Show in Chicago at B96. Drew and Mike are two of the most popular personalities in Detroit radio history. . WMXD BACK ON THE RADIO: GERALD McBRIDE, JANUARY 1996. Check womc.com for local news,. And it would unfold just as I had predicted., After just two weeks going into 1967, it was apparent the top 40 run at WXYZ was finished, over and was done. Pages in category "Radio personalities from Detroit" The following 65 pages are in this category, out of 65 total. For many at the station it only served as reminder who it was who still owned the station. Editorializes twice a week. I'm also very grateful that someone wrote a beautiful article about them, as well as a Detroit radio personality I'm too young to remember: Ernie Durham.-----Three Legends of Detroit Black Radio January 28, 2008 by Tom Sanders Flint, Michigan wasn't a pretty place. Currently, WJR occupies studios and offices on I had to go to bed at ten, in those days, but I had a transistor radio under my pillow and would never go to sleep until I had listened to the last two hours of Lee Alan and his closing theme I Cant Get Started by Frank Sinatra. THANK YOU Lee for putting the rumors to bed. Highly-identifiable air personalities. Martin and Howard was in, Joe Bacarella was the new program director and WXYZ was officially Sound Of The Good Life.. I graduated high school in 1966 and all we listened to was Lee Alan (the Horn), Joel Sabastian, Dave Pince and Robin Seymore The Bird. A Detroit radio legend. But the problem about network programming was still there. He loved reminiscing about many of the people you have listed on this site. Now with new alternative moves towards capturing better ratings in the market, much of the old ABC network programming was being replaced while diverting some attention to the music of the times. instrumental. THE VILLAGES FL 32163 I remain thrilled to be working with Roberta Jasina and such professional people at such a revered station., Tune in live for all the latest news on WWJ Newsradio 950. . rjw, Please send any info you have regarding Joe k. Bacarella and any lawsuits in which he was a participant. Lori Bennett, Operations Manager, Cumulus West Michigan, said: With the 50th anniversary of WLAV next year, its thrilling to have an innovator like Gregg join us in bringing the station to the next generation of Classic Rock fans. Gentlemen: Those of us who were teenagers in early 1950S will remember Leroy G. White from WJLB Detroits Home Station (AM 1400) Name of his show Rockin With Leroy. He played latest R&B music and rocked the town. Even ex-Detroit Tiger Denny McLain, whom you may recall. Thank you, Chuck. Uncle Russ Gibb - WKNR, WWJ, WRBR and WKMH, Read more: Grande Ballroom in Detroit added to National Register of Historic Places. Lee Alan left momentarily, came back again, this time working in the WXYZ television studios. Cumulus Media Classic Rock 97 LAV WLAV Grand Rapids MI has announced the addition of Gregg Henson to its morning show alongside Michelle McKormick and Travis Gibbs for what its being branded as Michelle and Gregg With Travis. Now heading forward well into the early 1960s, the 1270 top 40 notables would comprise of great air names as, Storer-owned WJBK and RKO Generals CKLW for the Top 40 crown in the Motor City. But the problem about network programming was still there. It was a small station. The suggested appointment for PD was approved by the ABC brass-heads in New York. Still can be heard on WNIC and seen on Fox 2 Detroit, the media personality has been juggling both radio and TV since 2004. ;) Detroit had the best radio stations in any market at the time, believe I have traveled far and wide. The Lone Ranger, all local creations that had me glued to the receiver. Others remained. From interviewing Bruno Mars to dressing up as a leprechaun at Rosie OGradys, having a morning show and was live on Saturday nights from Luna. A Mitch Albom Tom Athans B Doug Banks Frank Beckmann George Blaha Scott Boman Ralph J. Boyd Jerry Buckley (journalist) Don Bustany C Cara Carriveau Kim Carson Tom Clay Charles Coughlin D Martin and Howard were hired . You can find him on Facebook today. Send 4 copies of 45s and 2 copies of LPs to program director Bruce Still, 20777 W. Ten Mile Rd., Detroit, Michigan 48219. A Detroit classic. Following Towers hosted a show at WXYT with Bill McAllister. Absolutely loved Lees personality, voice and humor in the early 60s. The campaign worked and WDRQ changed format. For many at the station it only served as reminder who it was who still owned the station. Instead of staying in the battle, Chuck Fritz and WXYZ were about to give up, were about to surrender. was hired as the new over-night personality on 1270. Read more: Casey Kasems daughter pushes Michigan lawmakers to pass elder abuse bills, Ken The Casual One Calvert - WWWW, WABX, WRIF, WLLZ, WJR and WCSX, Related: A look inside Detroits historic Black-owned radio station. These historic radio broadcasts were produced locally from the stations annex-studios, located at the former Mendelson building on East Jefferson Avenue in Detroit. WWJ-AM (WWJ Newsradio 950)/Detroit is announcing a new anchor lineup, effective immediately. Rich in history as one of the most storied and oldest broadcasting institution in Detroit or for that matter, the entire country. Hi Donna, I am so sadden to learn, today after reading your comments here, in 2022, that Jim Heddle had passed away in 2018! Wolf, never one for the new limitations or restrictions, had been with the station since the early 50s. Mix 92.3. WWJ recently celebrated 100 years of being a radio station. Then For A Short TimeMorning ManTill The Drake Format Arrived. By the latter part of 1965, there was several changes in the WXYZ line-up. He announced today on social media that he will return to his native Detroit to join 97.1 the Ticket as a new host on the powerful sports radio station. Only a handful have amassed the consecutive years of longevity achieved by Gaddis on the . Also he brought Nelson Burton Jr. and Cathy Rigby to ABC and worked with them until CBS snagged him in 1982 where he stayed until 1989. Currently can be heard across Michigan and Ohio out of Detroit, Grand Rapids and Toledo. Thank You. Radio personality Josh 'Bru' Brubaker in iconic Fisher Building. During the earlier top 40 transition period some of the old radio names would leave WXYZ. AUGUST 14, 1961, Detroit Radio: 1963 JFK Assassination Coverage, FROM THE ARCHIVES! 11-2; Dave Prince, 2-6; Lee Alan, 7:15-10; Here listed below is the ABC network programming line-up on WXYZ for a typical broadcast day, according to, By then Steve Lundy headed out west to another ABC-owned station, in San Francisco. 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 station was then sold in 1930 to the Kunsky-Trendle Broadcasting Company who changed the calls to WXYZ. No. Then in 1960, the doctors established WCHD which was the 1st jazz radio station. According to Lees book, entitled, Turn Your Radio On, during the battle for ratings in 1966, Alan stated, I have to say that in despite Chuck Fritzs and ABCs stubborn refusal to kill the old network programs, and let us be the pillar sound we needed to be, to get back on top boy, we gave it everything, everything we had. Bill Drake came here, and turned CKLW into the BIG 8. Music format: Contemporary. Recently Lepidi won a Gracie Award for her interviews with artists such as Justin Bieber, Billie Eilish, Adele and many others. Music News. He later moved to Cleveland and supplied both markets from a studio in Cleveland. there was a strict playlist with a more contemporary music format to follow. In April, Alan also brought back the. So, I rode my bike over to the shopping center which was about 2 miles away. With Wolfs exit, it was out with the older traditions the station seemed to have embodied throughout the many years previous. Related ads: In the middle of the dial 800 k.c. Her name is Donna and she is a very wonderful lady," wrote the Detroit radio legend, who is known as the city's funny, unflappable voice for 45 years. According to the Billboard trade publication dated July 2, 1966, CKLW lost five percentage points from the year before. The list Radio personalities from Detroit, Michigan includes George Noory, Casey Kasem, Paul W. Smith, Mike Wallace and Hugh Downs . Wed pack up and go. This clip will have a very limited appeal to most people. Yet, the station found itself still mired at third in the top 40 market. Beckmann spent 48 years behind the microphone as the constant voice from the golden tower of the Fisher Building. I am beyond excited to begin another epic chapter with Gregg at WLAV along with the best team in the business.. wxyz, cklw, and wknr. The man who wore many hats in the Detroit music business. And we had a terrific time doing it.. WCHB was the first black-owned radio station built from the ground up. This site brought back many memories when DETROIT was a FABULOUS city. Hello Lee Alan stands out among the most revered. My sister married one of the members from the group. Concerts Ari Lennox: Age/Sex/Location Tour 2023 Mar 16, 2023. 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. As a teen, to me, you and the horn were as close to teen heaven as it got.. my album from Q93 and joined WRIF's D.R.E.A.D. Joel Sabastian left WXYZ for the Windy City that year. Thank again, Dave, sharing with us precious memories you having shared. WMXD BACK ON THE RADIO: GERALD McBRIDE, JANUARY 1996. The top 40 formula at WXYZ was now growing in popularity on the Detroit radio dial. How did it happen? Honored by the PBA NBA and NFL Hall Of Fame he deserves to be an immortal sportscaster! It would be a Class II station. Under Alans tenure as new station PD, Pat Murphy would move up in the afternoon time-slot on WIXIE, from the all-night hours. Where can I buy Lee Alans book, Turn Your Radio On!? Events See All. I listened The 27-hour radio fundraiser, organized by Ron Smerigan, Director, Media Integration, Cumulus Detroit, aired on 760 WJR and featured 760 WJR on-air personalities Radio Hall of Famer Paul W. Smith, Sean Baligian, Marie Osborne, Tom Jordan, Chris Renwick, Lloyd . He died in a traffic accident on his way to work in 88. 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. That in 1966 the listeners instead wanted more of the music. Now we have both CK and Keener to contend with. Besides radio and music promotion, Gibb also hosted his own TV show Russ Gibb at Random which was aired locally. But ABC kept it there because they had national sponsors that bought in and were promised all the top 10 markets. When WDFN became the first all-sports-talk station in Detroit in the early 1990s, Regner was one of the very first on-air hosts. Fact is that changing the format was the specific move that insured the failure of Martin and Howard. Many major recording artists performed on the show and the majority of the MOTOWN acts were on. When I was in High School I remember going to see and talk with Joel Sabastain during one of his remote broadcasts. We also saw many fine acts at the Casino. After working in the biz for 58 years, reports show that Perkins retired from radio this year. the scene was set for the end. . (tailored after dog personality Rin-Tin-Tin). Starting in 1969, Dick has worked 51 years in radio news. A true lover of the oldies, BOTH of these guys will be remembered and MISSED! Foster retired in April 2017, eight months after a mild stroke at age 57. When I was in Junior High School, I went to a Friday night football game at Birmingham High School. Elizabeth Washington, Digital News Editor. Copyright 2022 RadioInsight / RadioBB Networks. Still prime on WXYZ radio since coming back to Detroit from New York in 1947 was Johnny Slagle. looking for the signoff song at 12am by sinatra. He started out doing sports before he branched into talk radio. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566. The end of an era. According to the Billboard trade publication dated. The radio personality moved out to LA in 2021 and has recently became syndicated. We attended Eastern High School (Mack & E. Grand Blvd.) Download Our Free iHeartRadio App! and turned CKLW into the BIG 8. I was looking for it on line but no such luck. Henry, I never know where Im going to run into you next. and throw in the towel. Very kind man who had a great career. My sister was also on the show as was the members of the Shades of Blue who had the record OH HOW HAPPY in 1966. Falter, Vice President/Market Manager, Cumulus West Michigan, commented: Behind Greggs hardcore Rock roots and razor-sharp wit is a dedicated community leader and passionate advocate of the audio industry. The three of us actually went to Chuck BEFORE Keener was launched while it was still WKMH. been many years,but I thought Don Zees theme song was an Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. We know the killer chemistry hes enjoyed best with Michelle McKormick, and paired with the comedic timing of Travis Gibbs, Mornings on WLAV will be transcendent and almost criminally funny., Derek J. Concerts Monster Jam 2023 Mar 11, 2023. Lee if you read this=you and Purtan were two of the reasons I got into this crazy business back in 1974ouch that was a long time ago. Am I wrong or just losing it ?p. Location: Detroit. (He WAS on Monday Night Football from 1970-1981 but he NOT HOWARD COSELL broke the news of John Lennons assassaination in 1980! Dick has been news director at WJR since 1989. Fans of Detroit radio can celebrate the life and extraordinary career of Dick Purtan in a televised remembrance of his legendary journey as a radio personality and community philanthropist, to premiere on DPTV Sept. 15 at 9 p.m. as part of a "Detroit Remember When" segment. February 4, 2015. Meanwhile, during a short stay in Cleveland in early 1966, Lee Alan discovered the sound of. The format was changed. According to his. Joseph Priestley "J.P." McCarthy II (March 22, 1933 - August 16, 1995) was a radio personality best known for his over 30 years of work as the morning man and interviewer on station WJR in Detroit, Michigan . Interesting to note that had we not hired Martin and Howard I never would have known Specs Howard. Those days and memories will forever linger, never to be duplicated. Porsha Monique interviewing the legendary Detroit radio personality, John Mason of the "Mason & Coco in the Morning" radio show (Photo Credit: Raquelle Harris for Steed Media) John Mason. The top 40 formula at WXYZ was now growing in popularity on the Detroit radio dial. AGAIN. . More Robin Quivers. Thank you to all of the great Detroit listeners who support women in radio! Calvert got his start in the early 70s at WWWW. These historic radio broadcasts were produced locally from the stations annex-studios, located at the former Mendelson building on East Jefferson Avenue in Detroit. Audacy Effective immediately, WWJ Newsradio 950 in Detroit has a new daily lineup. No longer were the deejays allowed to play whatever, The top 40 formula at WXYZ was now growing in popularity on the Detroit radio dial. I was a young teen when WXYZ was the top station. The WXYZ line-up in late 1965 consisted of some of the greatest radio voices heard on Detroit radio during that time. 1,456 talking about this. Another page in Detroit radio history had been turned. Thankyou! Thank you, The new Keener Sound was by then fast retaining the largest rise in total market share in Detroit radio history. 20 thoughts on "FORMER DETROIT RADIO PERSONALITIES - DECEASED" Roger January 21, 2016 at 3:59 AM Regarding the very last name listed, Don Zee.I believe he was also on CKLW overnights at least in '66 & '67 before he went to Texas where he passed from a "cleaning his gun" incident. On top of working at WJR and having his own talk show, The Frank Beckmann Show, Beckmann also was the announcer at the Big House for the University of Michigan and for the Detroit Tigers. for a greater market share they once dominated in recent years. He said he would pick a song and dedicate it to my girlfriend at a certain time. Your email address will not be published. Active on Twitter, Calvert provides the history of rock n roll and the influence it still has today. BABY! Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. Joe Baccarella had never experienced being with a number one rated station. Your email address will not be published. I believe the first televised performance of My Girl by The Temptations was done on our show. I read your posting and was moved by your remembrances of Club 1270 and the Casino. Eighty seven-years ago, according to, the station spawn birth in the Detroit area under the calls, WGHP was once a charter member (of 16 stations) that aired the first, program in 1927. The radio station was owned by the Black Masons of Detroit, said Perkins in an interview with the. Eighty seven-years ago, according to Wikipedia, the station spawn birth in the Detroit area under the calls WGHP on October 10, 1925. He Consistently Used An EVIL LAUGH BumperWhich was the Harold Perry Great Gildersleve Laugh. Since then, and especially when the show moved to FM radio, Valenti has become one of the most well-known radio personalities in Detroit. I have a picture of a musical group of 7 people. at WIXY. Longtime metro Detroit radio personality and pioneering rock jockey John O'Leary was found dead at his Highland Park home, according to local media reports. News/Talk WJR-AM/Detroit has raised $1.8 million to help The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit combat hunger and . Tom's career in radio spanned more than four decades. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Names on the pictures are Elmer Thompson,Jumbo, Jinny, Bob Long, Will Karson, Mel Karson, Paul ?Young. GREATER MEDIA Classic Rock WCSX/DETROIT has named DAVE DAHMER as the new evening host replacing STEVE KOSTAN (NET NEWS 9/25) who exited the station last month. The move reunites Henson and McCormick, who previously co-hosted together at 97.1 FM Talk WKRK Detroit from 2002 to 2006. According to the Detroit Historical Society, the station was founded by the Scripps family, which founded the Detroit News. I never talked to a nicer guy in my life while Joey was on the air. Vote on the 'Top 7 @ 7' songs with Rob + Holly Weeknights at 7PM on your favorite Audacy Country station. Now Fred Wolf, Paul Winter, Marc Avery, Steve Lundy, Pat Murphy, Barney Stutesman (Traffic Copter) and Don Zee are all in Heaven. The early 40s were magic. No longer were the deejays allowed to play whatever they wanted to play. In July 1967, Tom was stationed downtown with his Michigan Air National Guard unit. Detroit sports radio legend Art Regner. Amazing! If you call 1-866- SOUL-JAM, you can cast your vote to McBride directly. WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL MEMORIES. After graduating from the University of Detroit, he began a successful radio career. Growing up his mother owned Simpsons Record Shop that was located by East McNichols Road and Joseph Campeau Avenue. Does anyone else remember Carl Zetterberg, and I dont mean the Red Wing player? The format was changed. Ed from WAYNE Nov. 17, 2017 __ WHO STOLE THE KIESKA???___. ROBERT WESOLOWSKI The event honored Sonny Eliot, the late Ernie Harwell, Specs Howard, Dick Purtan, and Robin Seymour. Still at second overall in 1966, 3 of the CKLW share percentage points went to WKNR, who gained at 47 from a 44 previous. WXYZ, under the direction of Chuck Fritz, the 37-year old general manager at the station since 1963, was by then re-structuring the stations appeal for a younger audience. Costa is expected to contribute at night, on weekends, and to some of the station's play by play shoulder programming. . Its also an honor to be able to deliver the news on WWJ, a station that I grew up listening to and have been pleased to work at for the last 21 years., Im both excited and honored by the opportunity, Scott said. Henson joins renowned West Michigan personality Michelle McKormick and audience favorite, Travis Gibbs, on WLAV weekdays from 5:30am-10:00am on the newly-named Michelle and Gregg With Travis show. Includes exclusive interviews, celebrity gossip, and much more. DETROIT, November 28 WXYZ radio. Detroit's R&B and Throwbacks Steve Harvey Morning Show. All in Detroit, his hometown. and on the television side Club 1270 was gaining Detroit audience popularity asJoel SabastianandLee Alanintroduced the hottest WIXIE hits on WXYZ-TV. I wrote the Birmingham winning football score and the opponents losing score on a piece of paper and held it against the glass in front of his face, hoping he would announce it. The Detroit Free Press reports. I too remember the days when Mr. Alan and his crew were doing wonders at WXYZ radio in the early 1960s. Lee Alan. Gwen. Now with WRIF, the morning show can be heard on 70 radio stations across North America. RADIO ONLINE has been serving the radio industry since 1989, with up-to-the-minute news at radio-online.com . 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. The station management impressed the ABC brass in New York to drop many of the local shows and transcend to a more modern sound. Ah, those were the days my friendthanks for the memories Henry! Similar memories long before we went to Specs-8 transistor radio Zenith under the pillow from 10-12, Lees opening theme was Plink went the strings of my heart (At least thats my memory) And yes, Sinatras Cant get started to close and into Don Zee. It brings back great memories! I lived in Birmingham at the time. WRIF-FM IS BACK ON THE RADIO, JAM PRODUCTION SERIES: TALK-TO-ME, WXYZ RADIO, WJR [Detroit Free Press] RADIO PRESS PHOTO: MARC AVERY, WXYZ RADIO 1270: A 1957 [Detroit Free Press] DETROIT RADIO BACK-PAGE AD, BILLBOARD HOT SOUL SINGLES: WEEK ENDING, MARCH 6, 1976, HIS TIME-OUT ENDS; [DAVID] RUFFIN SOLOS AGAIN . Dr Darrius Beyonce is Coming To Detroit Summer 2023 Feb 01, 2023. 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. Besides Detroit, it's particularly popular on WDZZ in Flint and WDKX in Rochester, New York. Driving myself crazy!! DAVID RUFFIN: A MOTOWN 45 RPM FLASHBACK, 1976, 92.3 FM! Al Koski is in charge of 12-man news department, mobile units, Mini-Tapes.Morning Reports 6:55-7:05 a.m. M-F. Assignment The World, 1 and-a-half hours of news, sports, business, show world and special reports, 5:45-7:15 p.m. M-F. General manager Charles D. Fritz. We truly enjoy hearing from everyone! 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