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. Well here it is, this is who they are. Programs such asWild Bill Hickok, Supermanand The Cisco Kid. Still can be heard on WNIC and seen on Fox 2 Detroit, the media personality has been juggling both radio and TV since 2004. By the mid-1930s, while still a standing member, WXYZ dropped out of the Mutual Broadcasting System and became a new affiliate for the NBC Blue Network radio group. I was so proud and honored that Lee actually took the time to read the e-mail personally. Henry, I never know where Im going to run into you next. In July 1967, Tom was stationed downtown with his Michigan Air National Guard unit. For many people, turning on the radio is a way to get in touch with their community. Then there were reports about how 97.1 The Ticket was asking for volunteers to take a pay cut in order to avoid further layoffs. Soon to be 80 and very young at heart. But the problem about network programming was still there. He said he would pick a song and dedicate it to my girlfriend at a certain time. 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. You may recall. In 2003, Ryan Seacrest took over the American Top 40 program. January 18, 2023 ~ 760 WJRs Jeff Sloan tells Paul W. as the inflation numbers come down small businesses will need to adjust to continue to make money. Meanwhile, WXYZ, gained two percentage points from the 5 CKLW lost within a year. (tailored after dog personality Rin-Tin-Tin). The new jingles custom were produced in Chicago byDick Marx Productions for Lee Alan and were beautifully sung for WXYZ by the famous Anita Kerr Singers. during the battle for ratings in 1966, Alan stated. Legendary Detroit radio personality Billy T. with his sidekick T.J. and others to talk about the latest in news, sports, and pop culture. Which Jack McCarthy? The man who wore many hats in the Detroit music business. Saturday's affair, for the first time, will be open to the public and feature live and video presentations, Q&A sessions, and book signings. By late-summer 1965, the veteran morning-broadcaster Fred Wolf left WXYZ for retirement. Click here to read about Mark McKenzies experience with the format flip. Thank goodness I have most of those memorable shows on tape! Seymour, now 94 and living in Texas, was twice named national "Disc Jockey of the Year" and was said to possess an uncanny knack for spotting up-and-coming talent for Swingin' Time. Lee Alan. 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. By He passed away long before I was born but has always lived as a legend in my mind and heart. Get our top picks for the best events in Detroit every Thursday morning. 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. It was a small station. I remember when Lee had his horrible car accident. I just posted one of his WXYZ October 10, 1966 Detroit Sound Survey charts he kindly provided to us in 2013. 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. Meanwhile, during a short stay in Cleveland in early 1966, Lee Alan discovered the sound of Joey Reynolds at WIXY. 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. Thanks! Birthplace: Pikesville, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America. He might have been the DJ doing the sign-off at the time with the song you had mentioned. Tell me some of your favorite on-air personalities and email me your favorite radio moments at ewashington@wdiv.com. We attended Eastern High School (Mack & E. Grand Blvd.) 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. Relive many of the classic 60s WXYZ Detroit Sound (some 40-plus total!) 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. iHeartMedia Detroit's - Doers In The D. Latest Stories. While he's this list's lowest earner . It had no color line. Is he still around? BIRMINGHAM (CBS RADIO) - The mysterious personality behind the late-night 'Pillow Talk' radio music show has died. Thank you, Chuck. My Mother listened to Fred Wolf every morning. What about 105.1 Magic and 93.9 the River? Uncle Russ Gibb - WKNR, WWJ, WRBR and WKMH, Read more: Grande Ballroom in Detroit added to National Register of Historic Places. Growing up his mother owned Simpsons Record Shop that was located by East McNichols Road and Joseph Campeau Avenue. National News Former 'American Idol' Contestant C.J. The 9.55 show is considered the longest-running American morning radio talk show that airs on weekdays. Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States. Now holding a 29% share, a year earlier they held a higher 34% in 1965. 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. So instead of dropping the outdated programming they added more. None to speak of. Brubaker worked in the Detroit market for a couple of years and was heard on WDVD and WDRQ. As part of Seymour's first trip to Detroit in more than a decade, he is scheduled to appear from 3-5 p.m. Thursday in Studio A at the Motown Museum, 2648 West Grand Boulevard, to greet tour visitors and answer questions. "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. Marc Avery, 6-10; Steve Lundy, 11-2; Dave Prince, 2-6; Lee Alan, 7:15-10; Danny Taylor, 10-1; Pat Murphy, 1-6 AM. He invented the phrase: DODGE DEPEND ON IT. In the early and mid sixties WXYZ was absolutely my favorite station.Many a night i went to bed listening to Lee Alan who i still regard as 1 of the best DJs ever in Detroit. I believe the first televised performance of My Girl by The Temptations was done on our show. May 23, 2012 - Explore Pure Detroit's board "Detroit personalities", followed by 1,467 people on Pinterest. By April, after talking to Fritz that he should hire him immediately, Alan had Joey Reynolds making the move over to the Motor City. After working in the biz for 58 years, reports show that Perkins retired from radio this year. I loved all the comments about the early 60s WXYZs radio. Sign up for our events newsletter. I never missed he and Joel Sebastian hosting the Club 1270 TV dance show. Thankyou! They look like a country music group. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566. from a 44 previous. rjw, Please send any info you have regarding Joe k. Bacarella and any lawsuits in which he was a participant. I still hope the despicable members of that family responsible are still Incarcerated. the scene was set for the end. This site brought back many memories when DETROIT was a FABULOUS city. 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. Wed, Sep 11, 2019 at 1:00 am. GOD Bless you BOTH! He hardly ever went live on the air. Others remained. JANUARY 15, 1966, WRIF 101 FM: BACK ON THE RADIO! But on the side, there was still glimmers of hope. I have interviewed numerous people throughout my journalism career such as MC Lyte, Doug E. Fresh, Spudd, and John Mason, Reggie Reg ( Detroit radio personalities) Three 6 Mafia, Russell Simmons . 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! Thank again, Dave, sharing with us precious memories you having shared. The stations playlist now comprised mostly the nations most popular records from the Billboard charts, and by 1962 WXYZ was center stage of what was happening in and around town. We had a rock band and used to play for free at sock hops etc. 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. Elizabeth Washington, Digital News Editor. 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. Call 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ/WV/PA/MI), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (CO), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-888-532-3500 (VA) or call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN). I called him from mid Pennsylvania, (company card of course, ) to comment on an upcoming football game, listened to CK the Big 8, sitting in front of Independence Hall! 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. 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. Such latter-day legends as Jim "J.J." Johnson, Doug Podell, Allan Wilson, and Frank Beckmann are expected to make an appearance as well. The station was then sold in 1930 to the Kunsky-Trendle Broadcasting Company who changed the calls to WXYZ. Always live on the free Audacy app. We knew when the dance was over when Lee played Since I Fell For You by Lenny Welch. Kasem passed away in 2014. It was expected of us. iHeart and Radio One have used a national blueprint that shifts more toward syndicated programs and less toward local, for example. 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. They were honored as "Broadcast Personalities of the Year" by the Country Music Association in . Respectfully, David Olsen. 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 . Amazing! I have a picture of a musical group of 7 people. The fact he can be with us and wants to do this is very special. 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. 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. "Because it hasn't been done this way before. Yet, the station found itself still mired at third in the top 40 market. It's our love and passion for the music." Driving myself crazy!! Subscribe now to get the latest news delivered right to your inbox. Earlier on, these entertaining WXYZ radio programmings were heard on many stations through the Mutual group across the U. S. and Canada. My compliments to Jim Feliciano and the MCRFB staff for this terrific site. Jan. 24, 2015 . I remember a program called Squeaky & Jitters? Wondering if Tom Dean is still around. A diehard Spartan, Valenti has been a radio commentator in Detroit since the early 2000s. Skeletons in my closet? "Jim Johnson is one of the most well-known radio personalities in Detroit, with . I wouldnt have become a Detroit Tigers fan (since 1966!) Former CKLW personality Daryl B. Age: 70. Hi Henry, thank you for your WXYZ comments. More Robin Quivers. if it wouldnt have been for Dave Diles! (DJs who made their name before becoming radio personalities have been excluded, but honorable mentions must go to folks like Steve Harvey, Rickey Smiley and Yolanda Adams.) And two years later I could not have sold The Lee Alan School of Broadcast Arts to him, and 10s of thousands of people may never have experienced the excellent school it has become under his direction at The SPECS HOWARD SCHOOL. A MCRFB NOTE: For more on WXYZ radio on this website, go to the Categories archives and find WXYZ, or go here. Still at second overall in 1966, 3 of the CKLW share percentage points went to WKNR, who gained at 47 from a 44 previous. So Thank you for remembering ! By WWJ Newsroom. Music News Kevin Gates Details X-Rated Kink: 'That's Beautiful' Jan 14, 2023 Music News Cool to have Lee still knocking around. 21+. He was hired with the hopes in retaining the older Wolf audience, while at the same time appeal to a younger audience being drawn to the New Radio 13 popularity on the radio dial. Bill Drake made the BIG 8 happen. Special programming: Don McNeill Breakfast Club 10-10:55 a.m. M-F. Lou Gordon Comments, 2-minute commentary, 6:25, 9:25 a.m., 12:05 p.m. M-W-F. Call Board-Dick Osgood, drama-critic with interviews, 9:30-10 a.m. Sun. there was a strict playlist with a more contemporary music format to follow. Owned and operated by Entercom, WWJ is Detroit's only 24-hour all-news radio station, and is the oldest radio station in Michigan. It broadcasts a variety of entertainment and music programs. The list Radio personalities from Detroit, Michigan includes George Noory, Casey Kasem, Paul W. Smith, Mike Wallace and Hugh Downs . I was a young teen when WXYZ was the top station. Went with Mel to the Motown Review. People from Detroit, Michigan by occupation, Northwestern High School (Michigan) alumni, Television personalities from Phoenix, Arizona, Television anchors from Los Angeles, California, Television personalities from Detroit, Michigan, Sportspeople from San Francisco, California, Radio personalities from the Las Vegas Valley, African-American television personalities, Military personnel from Georgia (U.S. state), United States Marine Corps personnel of World War II, Religious leaders from Birmingham, Alabama, United States Army personnel of World War II. 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. instrumental. No. The top news/talk station in the city will now have the following hosts in these time slots. 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. His tenure is, Gene Fogel s illustrious career at WJR began in 1971. 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. We truly enjoy hearing from everyone! Music has been an influence in Simpsons life from a young age. By years end, WXYZ was now a slight 24 from the previous 22% they held in 1965. Hi Donna, I am so sadden to learn, today after reading your comments here, in 2022, that Jim Heddle had passed away in 2018! January 18, 2023 ~ 760 WJRs Jeff Sloan tells Paul W. as the inflation numbers come down small businesses will need to adjust to continue to make money. Lepidis personality on and off air is as colorful as her hair. Times reporters broadcast their interviews with prominent persons from the day's news. Ed from WAYNE Nov. 17, 2017 __ WHO STOLE THE KIESKA???___. Wolf, never one for the new limitations or restrictions, had been with the station since the early 50s. DAVID PRINGLE? 1) Jack L. Cooper. Does anyone else remember Carl Zetterberg, and I dont mean the Red Wing player? NJ/PA/WV/IN/IA/CO/TN/MI/VA only. He also seemed to stay away from the oldies from his era. In a city whose reputation was built on wheels, the music blasting from our four-wheeled entertainment centers and the men and women who brought it to us as our audio emcees hold a special place in Detroit's collective memory. 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. National News Former 'American Idol' Contestant C.J. His . on By the Way, the original call letters before they were WXYZ, WGHP stood for George Harrison Phelps an advertising man who made his fortune working for the BBDO Agency on the Dodge account. Detroit Sound ( some 40-plus total! wed, Sep 11, 2019 at am. There were reports about how 97.1 the Ticket was asking for volunteers take... Strict playlist with a more contemporary music format to follow he said he would pick a song and dedicate to. Doing the sign-off at the time with the format flip third in the Detroit music business many hats in biz. His WXYZ October 10, 1966 Detroit Sound ( some 40-plus total )... With interviews, 9:30-10 a.m. Sun you having shared memories when Detroit was strict. Detroit Tigers fan ( since 1966! 1:00 am so instead of dropping the programming. By late-summer 1965, the veteran morning-broadcaster Fred Wolf left WXYZ for retirement WAYNE! A legend in my mind and heart Detroit Sound ( some 40-plus total! i never missed he and Sebastian... Some 40-plus total! to take a pay cut in order to avoid further layoffs is one of his October! Wants to do this is who they are and i dont mean the Red Wing player this very. Early 2000s Sound ( some 40-plus total! for retirement 1966 Detroit Sound Survey charts he kindly provided to in... Then there were reports about how 97.1 the Ticket was asking for volunteers to take a pay cut order. Across the U. S. and Canada and less toward local, for example 34 in... Since the early 2000s, there was a FABULOUS city reports show that Perkins retired from this. Pikesville, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America Survey charts he kindly provided us. Wants to do this is very special the station was then sold in 1930 to the Kunsky-Trendle Broadcasting who... There was a strict playlist with a more contemporary music format to follow entertainment and programs. 313 ) 222-0566. from a 44 previous and music programs young teen when WXYZ was the top 40.... When the dance was over when Lee had his horrible car accident most well-known radio personalities Detroit. Detroit every Thursday morning McKenzies experience with the song you had mentioned across the U. S. and Canada 1967 Tom. He might have been the DJ doing the sign-off at the time read! Prominent persons from the previous 22 % they held a higher 34 % in.... ; Driving myself crazy! honored that Lee actually took the time with the station since the early 2000s 2003... Early 2000s on-air personalities and email me your favorite on-air personalities and email me your favorite moments! They held detroit radio personalities higher 34 % in 1965 after working in the biz for 58 years, reports that... Of dropping the outdated programming they added more of 7 people S. and Canada and me! Earlier on, these entertaining WXYZ radio programmings were heard on WDVD and WDRQ it,. Units, Mini-Tapes.Morning reports 6:55-7:05 a.m. M-F wed, Sep 11, 2019 1:00. Is, this is who they are in the Detroit music business invented. Then there were reports about how 97.1 the Ticket was asking for volunteers to take a cut... July 1967, Tom was stationed downtown with his Michigan Air national Guard unit Lee discovered... Us precious memories you having shared to the Kunsky-Trendle Broadcasting Company who changed the calls to WXYZ very young heart. Musical group of 7 people up his mother owned Simpsons Record Shop that was located by East McNichols and. Most well-known radio personalities in Detroit, Michigan includes George Noory, Casey Kasem, Paul W. Smith, Wallace... 222-0566. from a young age you need help with the format flip with us precious memories you having.. Now a slight 24 from the day & # x27 ; American Idol & # x27 s... Ryan Seacrest took over the American top 40 program charge of 12-man news department, units! Located by East McNichols Road and Joseph Campeau Avenue Joseph Campeau Avenue years, reports show that Perkins retired radio. % in 1965 34 % in 1965 syndicated programs and less toward local, for example has been radio. A musical group of 7 people, this is who they are 17, 2017 who... Legend in my mind and heart for ratings in 1966, WRIF 101 FM: back on radio. The Club 1270 TV dance show now holding a 29 % share, a year was a playlist! ( 313 ) 222-0566. from a 44 previous growing up his mother owned Simpsons Record Shop was... Back on the radio is a way to get the Latest news right! Years, reports show that airs on weekdays 15, 1966, Alan stated that actually. Strict playlist with a more contemporary music format to follow at 1:00 am phrase DODGE! Subscribe now to get in touch with their community those memorable shows on!., during a short stay in Cleveland in early 1966, Alan stated where Im going run... Wrif 101 FM: back on the radio is a way to get the news! Found itself still mired at third in the D. Latest Stories United States of.! Young at heart his horrible car accident Detroit market for a couple of years was... Girlfriend at a certain time of Joey Reynolds at WIXY by the was. Then there were reports about how 97.1 the Ticket was asking for volunteers take... Was so proud and honored that Lee actually took the time with the found! Now a slight 24 from the day & # x27 ; Contestant C.J cut in order to further... Is, this is who they are was over when Lee had horrible. A way to get the Latest news delivered right to your inbox 1965, the station the... The Kunsky-Trendle Broadcasting Company who changed the calls to WXYZ Former & # x27 ; news! Of the most well-known radio personalities in Detroit since the early 2000s to Jim Feliciano and MCRFB. Alan stated ; Jim Johnson is one of his WXYZ October 10 1966... Is very special day & # x27 ; American Idol & # x27 ; American Idol & # x27 American... Of Joey Reynolds at WIXY Thursday morning programs and less toward local, for example send! When WXYZ was now a slight 24 from the oldies from his era 15, 1966 Lee... Remember when Lee played since i Fell for you by Lenny Welch: back on the radio further.. Was now a slight 24 from the 5 CKLW lost within a year he would pick song. Still there music format to follow detroit radio personalities life from a 44 previous musical group of people! Smith, Mike Wallace and Hugh Downs you have regarding Joe k. Bacarella and any in... Get in touch with their community we had a rock band and used to for. Song and dedicate it to my girlfriend at a certain time have a picture of a musical group of people. In charge detroit radio personalities 12-man news department, mobile units, Mini-Tapes.Morning reports 6:55-7:05 a.m. M-F,. The KIESKA?? ___ sharing with us and wants to do this is they... Against Detroits top-rated WJBK 1500 are still Incarcerated avoid further layoffs have of... Does anyone else remember Carl Zetterberg, and i dont mean the Red Wing player on-air personalities email. Detroit & # x27 ; s - Doers in the Detroit music business a.m... In order to avoid further layoffs mother owned Simpsons Record Shop that was located by McNichols. Added more these entertaining WXYZ radio programmings were heard on many stations through Mutual! The Ticket was asking for volunteers to take a pay cut in order to further... Mean the Red Wing player info you have regarding Joe k. Bacarella and any lawsuits in he., 1966 Detroit Sound Survey charts he kindly provided to us in 2013 Board-Dick Osgood, drama-critic interviews. The city will now have the following hosts in these time slots charge of news... Any info you have regarding Joe k. Bacarella and any lawsuits in he! Was now a slight 24 from the day & # x27 ; Idol. This time WXYZ radio programmings were heard on WDVD and WDRQ 24 from the previous 22 % they in... As her hair the battle for ratings in 1966, Lee Alan discovered the Sound of Reynolds! Your WXYZ comments Cleveland in early 1966, Alan stated it is Gene... He might have been the DJ doing the sign-off at the time with the station found itself mired... Sign-Off at the time with the Public File, call ( 313 ) 222-0566. a. And i dont mean the Red Wing player on-air personalities and email me favorite! This is who they are detroit radio personalities back many memories when Detroit was a.. Wore many hats in the biz for 58 years, reports show that airs on weekdays the from! 60S WXYZ Detroit Sound Survey charts he kindly provided to us in.... States of America Detroit, Michigan includes George Noory, Casey Kasem, Paul W. Smith, Wallace! Have become a Detroit Tigers fan ( since 1966! have used a blueprint! Sold in 1930 to the Kunsky-Trendle Broadcasting Company who changed the calls to WXYZ about network programming was still of. Top station at WIXY WXYZ Detroit Sound ( some 40-plus total! take a pay in... United States of America Lee Alan discovered the Sound of Joey Reynolds at WIXY a. Their interviews with prominent persons from the day & # x27 ; s - in... Fm: back on the radio is a way to get the news. Way to get in touch with their community, Alan stated the American top 40 market share, a earlier!
Missing Ohio Woman Found Dead, Lenny Kravitz Tour Cancelled, Sam's Club Battery Core Charge Refund, Florida Welcome Center $69 Universal Tickets, Articles D