In the late sixties did Radio Detroit have a disc jockey named Dave Dawson. Starting his career at 15, the Detroit native learned his radio skills and established his on-air personality. The Chicago staple and former Southfield resident passed away in 2016. Respectfully, David Olsen. Just as we had outlined. . 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. Totally unbeknownst to us here, I am without words. There will be so many positive vibes coming in, I think that's the main thing. Active on Twitter, Calvert provides the history of rock n roll and the influence it still has today. But the problem about network programming was still there. 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. 1-844-BUY-RADIO; 100.3 WNIC Detroit's Variety - 80's 90's & Today Kristina. 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. No. THE RIFF, AUGUST 1998, PROGRAMMING THE DETROIT AM RADIO DIAL: JANUARY 12, 1967. but included is detective gil hill of beverly hills cop, weatherman sonny eliot, lee iacoca, michigan state police officer bill brandt, john kelly & marilyn turner of wxyz-tv, ollie fretter of. The man who wore many hats in the Detroit music business. Ed from WAYNE Nov. 17, 2017 __ WHO STOLE THE KIESKA???___. What does the letter say? 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. 3011 W Grand Blvd Ste 800. A Detroit classic. Recently Lepidi won a Gracie Award for her interviews with artists such as Justin Bieber, Billie Eilish, Adele and many others. These historic radio broadcasts were produced locally from the stations annex-studios, located at the former Mendelson building on East Jefferson Avenue in Detroit. Tony Ortiz has also been elevated as new afternoon co-anchor, teaming with Jackie Paige from 2-7pm ET. 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. The radio personality moved out to LA in 2021 and has recently became syndicated. By the latter part of 1965, there was several changes in the WXYZ line-up. Odds/lines subject to change. Listen to the all-new WOMC for Detroit's Classic Hits! Now we have both CK and Keener to contend with. During his career, Calvert was the public address announcer for the Detroit Pistons during the Bad Boys era. I have a letter from Jack McCarthy if anyone would care to have it. 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. Photographs by Beth Hoxie, Detroit Radio Personalities, Past and Present, FGI Detroit 75th Anniversary: Diamond Jubilee Fashion & Awards Gala, Urban League of Detroit & Southeastern Michigan 57th Annual Guild Gala. For many people, turning on the radio is a way to get in touch with their community. According to his, An icon for Detroit rock radio, Calvert served the Motor City airwaves for over 40 years. The early 40s were magic. For many at the station it only served as reminder who it was who still owned the station. My compliments to Jim Feliciano and the MCRFB staff for this terrific site. Tarantula by the Tarantulas ( instrumental ) Tom hosted various shifts at the station with his last being mornings at the station, leaving in late 1960 or early 61. We had a rock band and used to play for free at sock hops etc. Simulcast with WXYZ-AM. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566. JANUARY 15, 1966, WRIF 101 FM: BACK ON THE RADIO! Mike Stone (radio personality) Michael Stone (born December 29, 1958) is an on-air host for 97.1 The Ticket WXYT-FM. According to his. The ABC-owned station now found itself heavily competing against WKNR and CKLW for a greater market share they once dominated in recent years. Known to many as Pete, Peter Brown or Uncle Pete, Brown worked as a radio personality for several radio stations, including WEMU-FM at EMU, WCBN-FM at the University of Michigan, WTRF-FM in. 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 M o r e T o p 4 0 Y e a r s T h e 6 0 s. But by late-summer of 1964, WJBK was out of the Top 40 business. 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. By Januarys end Lee Alan was gone. Thankyou! I was a young teen when WXYZ was the top station. The suggested appointment for PD was approved by the ABC brass-heads in New York. I remember hearing him bring evening news into our home in Plymouth. WXYZ was in fact the legend of which you speak. The great on-air lineup including Dick Purtan, Johnnie Randall et al were the linchpins to the growth plan. Music News Kevin Gates Details X-Rated Kink: 'That's Beautiful' Jan 14, 2023 Music News When they were at the station, being number one was no big deal. Bob Wojnowski (@bobwojnowski) August 2, 2020 Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Vintage 2005 Dick Purtan WOMC Detroit Radio Personality Bobble Head Collectible at the best online prices at eBay! His latest book, The Booster, about the decline and fall of U-Ms Fab Five, is Disc jockey Robin Seymour featured numerous Motown artists on his TV show, Courtesy of The Last Great Detroit Radio Reunion. Has been a morning radio show for 22 years. On top of being on air, he most recently was on the Netflix reality competition show, The Circle. His influence was so strong that he started the Paul is Dead rumor in 1969. Motor City Radio Flashbacks. 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. According to the Detroit Historical Society, the station was founded by the Scripps family, which founded the Detroit News. She also delivers traffic and weather for theFrank Beckmann Showeach day. From being an on-air broadcaster for both radio and television, best-selling author and journalist. By Januarys end Lee Alan was gone. and turned CKLW into the BIG 8. It's our love and passion for the music." 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. Besides doing on-air work, Calvert also worked for Sony Music Corporation as a local and regional promotion and marketing manager. August 12, 2021 10:40 am. 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. 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. was hired as the new over-night personality on 1270. Those days and memories will forever linger, never to be duplicated. DETROIT, November 28 WXYZ radio. Still prime on WXYZ radio since coming back to Detroit from New York in 1947 was Johnny Slagle. 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. Always live on the free Audacy app. Immediately after, By the early 1950s, ABC and WXYZ brought out the best in quality programming in Detroit on the TV dial. That it should be dropped. By 1958, there was a strict playlist with a more contemporary music format to follow. Obviously I have heard Mr. Alans voice on various commercials and really appreciate his bringing us up to date on his colleagues. By WWJ Newsroom. George Noory Talk Radio Host Overview: George Ralph Noory (born June 4, 1950) is a radio talk show host. A Detroit radio legend. By late-summer 1965, the veteran morning-broadcaster Fred Wolf left WXYZ for retirement. The on-air personality can also be heard nationally and locally on the Church of Lazlo show. In one sense, the last shall be first. I believe he was a newscaster on one of the Detroit radio stations in the 1940s and 1950s, maybe even into the 1960s. We attended Eastern High School (Mack & E. Grand Blvd.) was in search of its own identity with ideas for newer audience appeal. The list Radio personalities from Detroit, Michigan includes George Noory, Casey Kasem, Paul W. Smith, Mike Wallace and Hugh Downs . 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. Others remained. No longer were the deejays allowed to play whatever they wanted to play. holy smoke! First concertBoston at Cobo Hall. 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. You are viewing two commercials featuring Detroit radio personalities Steve Gannon and Jim Harper. Then Id listen to the 11:55 newscast and the first ten minutes of Don Zee with his zombie theme Tarantula by the Tarantulas. Theme Song? The radio station was owned by the Black Masons of Detroit, said Perkins in an interview with the. Bill Drake made the BIG 8 happen. By then WXYZ radio held down a huge Detroit audience over the competition for market share. Wondering if Tom Dean is still around. 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. While he did not start his. Why wouldn't I want to interact with people?". 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. "Lee first proposed the idea back in March when Robin's book came out," says Michael Seltzer, the retired marketing executive and radiophile who helped produce both Seymour's book and the previous reunions. He came to central Ohio which is where his wife was born and raised and worked for 3 Columbus radio stations in the 60s and 70s. Music has been an influence in Simpsons life from a young age. 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. . 3113 Archer Ave WXYZ 1270 in 1966. Wed, Sep 11, 2019 at 1:00 am. 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. The new Keener Sound was by then fast retaining the largest rise in total market share in Detroit radio history. Speaking of a very special friend, Mr. JOEY RYAN ( Joseph Pietruska ), interned at The Grand Rapids Home for Veterans Cemetery . Don Brown was now doing the evening show on CKLW. The first radio station in Detroit went on air Aug. 20, 1920. "I think the added element of the fans will be very interesting," says Jo-Jo Shutty-MacGregor, famed as the first female helicopter traffic reporter in North America on Windsor's CKLW-AM and widow of the station's legendary "20-20 News" anchor, Byron MacGregor. 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. Min. This brings back good memories for this 80 year man. the scene was set for the end. Jason Scott (pictured) is promoted to mornings and will co-anchor with Roberta Jasina from 5-10am ET. Radio 1270 became the hottest commodity on the radio dial for local music venues and dance entertainment. In 1964 and 1965 my future wife and I were both dancers on Club 1270. 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. 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. Owned and operated by Entercom, WWJ is Detroit's only 24-hour all-news radio station, and is the oldest radio station in Michigan. I remember many of the broadcasters. instrumental. The list consists of 66 members. Back in the golden days of personality radio, Scott Regen was personality-plus. Currently can be heard across Michigan and Ohio out of Detroit, Grand Rapids and Toledo. Bob Wojnowski (@bobwojnowski) August 2, 2020 2 - Jamie was all goodness and kindness, the sharpest wit and the greatest laugh. The disc jockey has interviewed big names like Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen and members of Queen. Henry, I never know where Im going to run into you next. By April, after talking to Fritz that he should hire him immediately, Alan had Joey Reynolds making the move over to the Motor City. Meanwhile, during a short stay in Cleveland in early 1966, Lee Alan discovered the sound of Joey Reynolds at WIXY. 1-844-BUY-RADIO; Mix 92.3 Detroit's R&B and Throwbacks ya girl Cheron. While he did not start his career in Detroit, Kasem learned his chops on the west coast in the 60s. After graduating from the University of Detroit, he began a successful radio career. 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. By years end, WXYZ was now a slight 24 from the previous 22% they held in 1965. at times found themselves into a virtual ratings tie vying for the top 40 title on the dial, seemingly, with no end in sight. in our Aircheck Library, here. 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! "His. WNIC . 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. Kasem passed away in 2014. Rich in history as one of the most storied and oldest broadcasting institution in Detroit or for that matter, the entire country. A couple of nites after Lee initial broadcast on WOMC, I wrote a letter titled Fire Breathing Machines, Lee actually read it on-air. Some had advocated openly to the station manager, Lee Alan among them, that network programming out of New York was killing the station. Dick has been an award-winning newscaster, reporter, and news director at five stations. June 16, 2015 / 7:29 PM / CBS Detroit. Past reunions have attracted hundreds of airwave idols from Detroit's storied past. Thanks! By the early 1950s, ABC and WXYZ brought out the best in quality programming in Detroit on the TV dial. 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 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. Especially touched by your mention of your wifeand her passing. Check womc.com for local news,. Thank again, Dave, sharing with us precious memories you having shared. Earlier on, these entertaining WXYZ radio programmings were heard on many stations through the Mutual group across the U. S. and Canada. Hi Dave, thank you so much for sharing your wonderful WXYZ 1270 radio memories! 5 Number 3 - Radio DJo Henderson. After working in the biz for 58 years, reports show that Perkins retired from radio this year. DAVID PRINGLE? Van Douglas was Detroit's first black radio star. "Her career was her life, she just loved music," said her son Mir Loving.. See more ideas about detroit, detroit area, motor city. The added new voices on 1270 became the newest household names. FILE - In this April 27, 1981 file photo, Casey Kasem and his wife Jean smile as he receives his own "Star" on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. Among the changes, WJR has added Sean Baligan to its morning show alongside Paul W. Smith, former 950 WWJ anchor Tom Jordan and television reporter Kevin Dietz debuted this week in the 9am-12pm slot, and longtime WNIC and WMGC morning host . (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. Driving myself crazy!! On Sept. 25, Detroit Radio Personalities, Past and Present, was held at the Crowne Plaze Hotel in Novi. Website. And we had a terrific time doing it.. DEERNEST@UMICH.EDU. Over the years he has won a prestigious Peabody Award for uncovering corruption in Detroit Federal Bankruptcy Court, and aired a series of reports on faulty bite mark evidence which lead to the freeing of two men who had been serving life prison terms in, Ken Rogulski is a news anchor and reporter for WJR. And WXYZ had the most popular disk jockey in all of Detroit during that time both radio and TV Ed McKenzie. 6 Dr. Daddio. I would be very curious if anyone knows anything about my grandfather, Lawrence Larry Kelley. In 1941, the . Hi Donna, I am so sadden to learn, today after reading your comments here, in 2022, that Jim Heddle had passed away in 2018! Birmingham won the game. 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. He did radio for 25 years in Detroit, and he kept adding friends along the way, as he built a fantastic reputation. Still at second overall in 1966, 3 of the CKLW share percentage points went to WKNR, who gained at 47 from a 44 previous. Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States. Then For A Short TimeMorning ManTill The Drake Format Arrived. I remember when Lee had his horrible car accident. Even ex-Detroit Tiger Denny McLain, whom you may recall once hosted a successful morning-drive talk show on WXYT-AM, has RSVPd. He also seemed to stay away from the oldies from his era. Am I wrong or just losing it ?p. He loved reminiscing about many of the people you have listed on this site. Beckmann spent 48 years behind the microphone as the constant voice from the golden tower of the Fisher Building. Playing Classic Rock at WCSX for everyone in Detroit Rock City is a dream come true. In April, Alan also brought back the. iHeartMedia Detroit's - Doers In The D. Latest Stories. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. What ever happened to Dale Conquest I would like to send him an e-mail. Dave Schaffer was also heard on the station. 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. The native Virginian and Wayne State University graduate enjoyed a broadcast career that spanned for more than 50 years. The top 40 formula at WXYZ was now growing in popularity on the Detroit radio dial. The end of an era. "Jim Johnson is one of the most well-known radio personalities in Detroit, with . This site brought back many memories when DETROIT was a FABULOUS city. Tell me some of your favorite on-air personalities and email me your favorite radio moments at ewashington@wdiv.com. , Where is John E. Smooth Edwards? If you dont listen to the radio but are on TikTok, you may recognize Bru. I never talked to a nicer guy in my life while Joey was on the air. Detroit Radio Personalities, Past and Present On Sept. 25, Detroit Radio Personalities, Past and Present, was held at the Crowne Plaze Hotel in Novi. In the 80s, The Electrifying Mojo who was considered the most mysterious DJ, played. Fall in Love with Gervasi Vineyard Resort and Spa: Big Changes Coming to Westin Book Cadillac Detroit. 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. Purtan, 83, retired a decade ago from his final job in radio at WOMC-FM (104.3). A radio personality is a person who hosts a radio talk show and interacts with the audience via telephone or email. When I was in High School I remember going to see and talk with Joel Sabastain during one of his remote broadcasts. 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. Besides radio and music promotion, Gibb also hosted his own TV show Russ Gibb at Random which was aired locally. He Consistently Used An EVIL LAUGH BumperWhich was the Harold Perry Great Gildersleve Laugh. Growing up in Dearborn, Gibb went to Fordson High School where he later taught at. 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. Everything was so exciting as great personalities and music lit up the airwaves. My schoolmate and I often remember rushing home to his upstairs console radio to hear our favorite DJ. In 1995, Banks shows were starting to be syndicated. As TV voice for over 30 years of my beloved Tigers he was a Detroit sports icon! 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). Lee Alan stands out among the most revered. Ah, those were the days my friendthanks for the memories Henry! The artists had an opportunity to perform where people could see them, and that's where it all started to happen. Another page in Detroit radio history had been turned. These are some of the most famous black Radio DJs on the planet. The name itself would come to be one of the most popular and recognized names ever in 60s Detroit radio history. 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. From Business: 96.3 WDVD-FM is an adult contemporary-formatted radio station in Detroit. There was some sentiment for holding this final reunion in 2020. Honored by the PBA NBA and NFL Hall Of Fame he deserves to be an immortal sportscaster! The Lone Ranger, all local creations that had me glued to the receiver. All of DJs were a pleasure to work with. We knew when the dance was over when Lee played Since I Fell For You by Lenny Welch. Music News Lizzo, Justin Bieber, Lil Nas X & More Attend . and on the television side Club 1270 was gaining Detroit audience popularity asJoel SabastianandLee Alanintroduced the hottest WIXIE hits on WXYZ-TV. Although I never met him, I listened to his__ Saturday Night Oldies Party__ every week-end on Magic 95 WMJC-FM from 1982 until 1987. She is a native Detroiter who grew up listening to news and music programming on Detroit Public Radio. Born in Detroit, grew up in Clawson, graduated Western Michigan University and Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts. Required fields are marked *. It broadcasts a variety of entertainment and music programs. Martin and Howard were hired . Required fields are marked *, A LOOK BACK INTO WHAT MADE THIS STATION GREAT, as one of the most storied and oldest broadcasting institution in Detroit or for that matter, the entire country. (WWJ) -- WWJ Newsradio 950 listeners will be hearing some familiar voices in new time slots, as Detroit's top news station announced a new anchor lineup Thursday, effective immediately. Others remained. 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. Line-Up: Cam & Lisa 5-9, Lynn Martin 9-12, News 12-12: . (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.) "We all admire him, appreciate him, and want to pay respect to someone who has had great variety in his life but stayed in one market. A Southfield High School graduate, the former WDRQ radio personality learned his skills at his high school radio station. I never missed he and Joel Sebastian hosting the Club 1270 TV dance show. I have a picture of a musical group of 7 people. 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. Wed pack up and go. In 2003, Ryan Seacrest took over the American Top 40 program. THE RIFF, AUGUST 1998, PROGRAMMING THE DETROIT AM RADIO DIAL: JANUARY 12, 1967. 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. 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! Detroit Radio: 1963 JFK Assassination Coverage, MOTOWN 60s SNAPSHOT MEMORIES: GLADYS KNIGHT, IT WAS DECEMBER 1967: WHEN WE LOST OTIS REDDING, A WXYZ 50S DETROIT RADIO LEGEND: MICKEY SHORR, WKNR TOP 31 DETROIT KEENER HITS: THIS WEEK 06/1968, RECORD WORLD | THE TOP COUNTRY SINGLES and TOP COUNTRY LPs: JANUARY 1966, RECORD WORLD | 100 TOP POPS and 100 TOP LPs: JANUARY 15, 1966, RECORD WORLD | DOZIER, HOLLANDS: THEYRE THE TOP . The same article mentions what it believed to be the salaries of select Detroit (then)-leading media personalities: Dick Purtan $5M, Drew & Mike $2M each, Chuck Gaidica, $1.2M, Carmen Harlan $1M+, John Mason $1M. Just curious what era it may have been from.. I loved it!. "It's going to be terrific seeing all these people again. But it was just before he started at WWJ. But on the side, there was still glimmers of hope. 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. I will announce it, and how to get it on my Face Book Page. Thank you, Catch them every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to noon on 760 WJR. In early April, 97.1 The Ticket personalities Dennis Fithian and Ryan Wooley revealed on Twitter that they had been cut from the station because of financial reasons. . 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. Radio personalities are very popular and the success of a radio channel is largely dependent upon the popularity of the radio personality who host its programs. Living near Traverse City, Michigan. "Jim Johnson is one of the most well-known radio personalities in Detroit, with over 40 years of experience exclusively in the market," said Debbie Kenyon, Senior Vice President and Market Manager, Entercom Detroit. (He told me that in 1989.) looking for the signoff song at 12am by sinatra. He passed away long before I was born but has always lived as a legend in my mind and heart. Lee Alan left momentarily, came back again, this time working in the WXYZ television studios. 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. Still til this day I MISS both Lee and Joel Sebastian, WXYZ, the Club 1270 TV program which I took part in. THE DETROIT SOUND SURVEY: OCTOBER 10, 1966, Your email address will not be published. "Because it hasn't been done this way before. 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