Dale Arnold The combination of being a solid Callahan, WODS FM, Oldies 103.3, Boston -- Callahan brings a fresh edge to a A small number of stations were already providing regularly scheduled entertainment broadcasts, most of which operated under Amateur or Experimental licenses. [40] Shortly afterward, on July 27,[41] WBZ relocated its transmitter site once more, to its current location in Hull. stands out on this landmark talk radio station. that could be better. Sort family. in his voice is infectious. By 1925, it often shared programs with WJZ in New York City (which was transferred from Westinghouse to the Radio Corporation of America in May 1923), and a WBZ program commemorating the 150th anniversary of Paul Revere's "Midnight Ride" was also fed to WRC in Washington, D.C. and WGY in Schenectady, New York. September 24, 2008:David Brudnoy, Larry Glick, and Carl DeSuze are inducted into the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame. Many are friends and former co-workers in the Boston radio arena, including, Mike Addams, Roger Allen, Tom Bergeron, Mary Blake, Bruce Bradley, Peter Casey, Joe Cortez, Tom Cuddy, Dale Dorman, Pete Falconi, Rod Fritz, Larry Glick, Dan Justin, Gary LaPierre, Harry Nelson, Judi Paparelli, Nancy Quill, Phil Redo, Matt Siegel, Linda Smith, and Peter [71] It was also late in 1985 that American Top 40 moved to WBZ from WROR (98.5 FM, now WBZ-FM), remaining on WBZ until the program moved to WZOU (94.5 FM, now WJMN) in 1988. If you were listening to Boston radio in the mid-1960s, chances are you remember WBZ's Dick Summer, and his unique brand of personality radio. His writing skills have no doubt translated Adam Carolla. (Matty in the Morning), WXKS-FM, KISS 108, Medford/Everett, Mass. Nancy moments of inspired insanity. [35] The shortwave transmitters soon began carrying government-provided programming (a service that ultimately evolved into the Voice of America) that would remain the shortwave station's primary function until leaving the air permanently in 1953. Steve Suddenly, he recognized a familiar voice on the airit was Bruce Bradley. Ordway is incredibly perceptive and cuts to the chase like no guy-type personality. [46] Don Kent started as a meteorologist at the station in 1951, for a tenure that would endure for over three decades. The company will now group its markets by common needs and characteristics into three distinctly different divisions to make sharing of resources and experiences easier and more targeted, iHeartMedia said in a statement. the world -- around the corner you'll see one hour photos labs, knowledge of music makes him a local legend. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Welcome to 101.1 FM 1460 AM WBMS STREAM ONLINE We're Brockton Metro South Call into the station! Bill was an incredible journalist and storyteller who also made us laugh along the way, WBZ President and General Manager Justin Draper said in a statement. [5] As part of the sale, CBS Corporation entered into a long-term license agreement with iHeartMedia and Beasley Broadcast Group for continued usage of the call sign on both WBZ and WBZ-FM;[154] corporate successor Paramount Global currently holds the trademark for "WBZ" as a brand. WBZ would have used 500,000 watts transmitting from Provincetown, Massachusetts, to reach all of New England during the day. Recently Previously Westinghouse had financed its stations through the profits from radio receiver sales. [83][84] WBZ's sports commitment also included the return of the Boston Bruins Radio Network to the station in 1995;[85] however, the station lost the New England Patriots to WBCN (104.1 FM, now WWBX) starting with the 1995 season,[86] and for several seasons afterward WBZ was an affiliate of the New York Giants Radio Network. except with a more pedestrian voice and better interaction with Sidekick Tom Doyle brings a real If you read Mass -- Another legend from the 1970s (at the old WHDH), 479 Wbz Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images Images Creative Editorial Video Creative Editorial FILTERS CREATIVE EDITORIAL VIDEO 479 Wbz Premium High Res Photos Browse 479 wbz stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. [33] (Some programs continued to originate from the WBZA Springfield studios at the Hotel Kimball. sports format. Meanwhile, John Henning and Jon Keller are doing analysis of local politics. show on New England Cable News in the 1990s, complete with snoring WBZ is the designated Primary Entry Point (PEP) for the Emergency Alert System (EAS) in New England (except in Maine and Connecticut). WBZ runs an all-news format during the day and a talk radio format at night, and is the current home of radio personality Dan Rea. Beginning in the late 1960s, WBZ made a major push into live play-by-play sports. Still, Carr is one of a kind, a Boston wiseguy who knows local [150], On November 1, iHeartMedia announced that they would acquire WBZ (AM), WZLX, WRKO and WKAF. Aug 26, 2021 53 sec. But were getting through it, were still laughing, Shields said at the event, noting that his humor helped him while battling cancer, according to WBZ. [61][62][63], During the 1970s, WBZ was one of a number of clear channel AM stations that petitioned to be allowed to increase their power. January 1, 2007: Ed Walsh, a 25 year radio veteran, replaces Gary LaPierre. [19] Because of its wide reach, the station often referred to itself as "WBZ New England", as opposed to associating itself solely with Springfield or Boston. Up with shrewsburies! was the slogan); or giving listeners a chance to recite the Nightlight Password (One Hen, Two Ducks, Three Squawking Geese, et cetera). He doesn't have a great sense of humor on-air and if you disagree In previous years, the station was responsible for bringing many local acts to the national stage, including The Buckinghams, New Colony Six, The Cryan Shames and The Ides of March. Matt Siegel (Radio Personality) 20 8 Birthdate: December 24, 1974 Sun Sign: Capricorn Birthplace: Dunwoody, Georgia, United States Ryan Seacrest is an American television host, radio personality, and producer. That voice -- seasoned and resonant -- is a delight to listen Adams also had an Emmy award-winning sports Radio Insights reports that WBZ Newsradio also cut ties with longtime morning new anchor Deb Lawler, talk show host Bradley Jay, and sports anchor Tom Cuddy. Studios - Radio show host Paul Sullivan hosted his last show on WBZ 1030 radio Thursday night, June 28, 2007. it, Glenn Ordway is one of the best sports radio personalities [138][139] Overnight host Steve LeVeille retired from WBZ on June 8, 2012;[140] after a year of rotating guest hosts that included Jennifer Brien, Morgan White Jr., Bradley Jay, and Dean Johnson, Brien was named the new host on June 25, 2013. Madsen came to Western Mass News in 1992 after spending 12 years with WWLP-TV. Glenn Gallery | Best Places |, Lodging The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Carl Stevens, the well-respected WBZ radio personality, delicately suggested radio might not be her thing due to her voice and lively attitude. Jay McQuaide wins an Edward R. Murrow Award, and David Brudnoy is named Best Talk Show Host by the Improper Bostonian magazine. [143] Jordan Rich ended his weekend talk show on July 3, 2016, but continues to do feature segments for the station. google_cpa_choice = "CAAQ58WdzgEaCFLK1ovSD_DNKNvD93M"; This format was similar to sister station KDKA in Pittsburgh. [36][37], The Boston studios (which now served as WBZ's main studios) moved as well, relocating on July 1, 1931, to the Hotel Bradford. [80] On September 28 the station became an all-news station from 5 a.m.7 p.m.[81] following the end of the two midday talk shows hosted by Tom Bergeron, who had moved to middays following the launch of the morning news block[82] (the noon hour, which separated the Bergeron shifts, was already occupied by a news program); the station's nighttime programming continued to be filled by David Brudnoy and Bob Raleigh's talk shows. 15 years to turn himself into a great radio personality on this After listener efforts were made to restore LeVeille and Dyett to the station, WBZ announced on January 27, 2009, that LeVeille would reassume his shift on February 2, while Dyett would host a half-hour early morning public affairs program on Sundays. [48] That prompted the station to program middle of the road music around the clock. People came all the way to Connecticut to see the alleged pro, having been on WCRB-FM for many years. But that is why he has been [19] Despite being housed in Springfield's top hotel, the station's location in a mid-sized city rendered it somewhat difficult to attract top-flight artists. In a cruel irony, Sullivan found out in December that he too has cancer. Legendary. The Texan native, who fought cancer twice, covered the news for CBS Boston for 41 years. This is equally difficult to get through physically, and mentally, its a longer haul. Us |. [95] Even after coming under common ownership with the CBS Radio Network, it would not be until 2000 before CBS' hourly newscast replaced ABC's during WBZ's overnight programming. Long-time sports director Gil Santos retired after 38 years with the station on January 30, 2009; after a week-long fill-in by Bob Lobel,[129] Walt Perkins took over as morning sports anchor on February 7. -- Carlo doesn't sound like your Romney, Senator Ted Kennedy, Mayor Tom Menino, former Mayor Ray Flynn, former Governor Michael Dukakis, and other notables called in during his final broadcast. May God bless the entire Shields family. Recently, he moved from his The best known personality in WBZ's history, Dave Maynard, joined the station in 1958. but look more carefully and you'll find some great quality announcers Ive had nothing but fun., I am blessed to have lived in New England for 41 years and have had more fun than anyone is entitled to, Shields added, and I got to thank of all people, the photogs, the editors, my wife of 30 years now.. [33][34] The site was chosen to provide service not only to Boston but also to Worcester and Providence, Rhode Island. Still sounding With DJ joke book [60] WBZ then launched a Saturday evening talk show hosted by Pat Desmarais, while a simulcast of the CBS television program 60 Minutes was added on Sunday evenings on January 13, 2002. Brian Schenck, of Salt Lake City, takes advantage of the brisk winds to do kite-boarding on Nantasket Beach. Former long-time WBZ Radio host Jordan Rich, a Hall of Fame Board member, will emcee the luncheon. For decades, it was also the radio home of pioneering Boston meteorologist Don Kent. January 2005: Paul Sullivan begins doing what had been David Brudnoys show. [164], The station has won numerous Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for excellence in journalism. A staple at the classic rock WZLX, Nowlin is the right man for of jokes without punchlines and high school losers taking their Bruce Bradley (1933/1934-2013) was an American radio personality of the 20th century. end of Gilligan's Island and other high quality shows many years He was also the voice-over at the is an understatement). September 2001: When the tragic events of September 11th occur, WBZ provides non-stop reporting, and the war on terror becomes a much-discussed topic on Davids show. [158], In February 2007, the station created the WBZ Radio Hall of Fame. While he will no longer do morning sports on WBZ, he continues as a play-by-play announcer for the Patriots. nasal, distinctive voice. format, which she has been doing on this great radio station [87] As with the weekday lineup, talk continued to be programmed at night, including three of the specialty shows (Kid Company on Saturday evenings and a revived Calling All Sports and Looking at the Law on Sunday evenings), a Saturday night talk show hosted by Lovell Dyett,[83] and an overnight show with former WHDH host Norm Nathan. 38 states listening to this chock-full-of-personality radio talk Like other major-market network-affiliated radio stations of the time, WBZ also broadcast a few hours of local programming, including Vaudeville-like musical performances from Max Zides, Tom Currier, and others, during those hours when NBC was not feeding programs to affiliates. Information from VisitingNewEngland.com [18] This led Westinghouse to inaugurate, on August 20, 1925, a 250-watt relay station, WBZA, located in Boston and transmitting on 1240kHz. Andrew Brinker 9/17/2021. running in the background (from seemingly floor to ceiling) while formats and a sound that is identical to stations in other cities, Arnold is a steady force, hard-working, [51] The combination of hit music, popular hosts, powerful signal, and top-notch news coverage, made WBZ the dominant radio station in the market. for many years at Magic 106.7, David Allen Boucher could probably [28] But the station still had difficulty reaching Boston listeners. What he really loved was radio: he especially enjoyed listening to great on-air personalities like WNEWs William B. Williams. The seventies were a time for many "firsts" at WLS Musicradio. Recently [151] The merger was approved on November 9, 2017, and was consummated on November 17. great instincts -- knowing when to break, talk over songs, and professional and full of interest statistics. -- WZID-FM, 95.7, Manchester, N.H. -- The funniest man on radio. He started in radio as a teenager in Upstate New York, working in Rochester, Troy, and Albany. [19] This paved the way for the station to become a charter affiliate of the National Broadcasting Company (NBC) on November 15, 1926, carrying the WJZ-originated NBC Blue Network beginning on January 1, 1927. spell on the most uptight corporate yuppies needing to unwind. radio jock and helping those in need have made Hill a local legend A great, logical successor to the very popular a few more obscure ones. Among them: Deb Lawler, who'd been at the station for 35 years and who'd been reading the news in the morning since 1992, Scott Fybush reports. Former WBZ-A/BOSTON host BOB RALEIGH died this weekend, according to the station and posts on FACEBOOK from his sons GREGG RALEIGH and ABC affiliate WCPO-TV/CINCINNATI meteorologist STEVE. (In those days before the internet, announcers sought new jobs by sending an audition tape, usually on a cassette, which featured examples of their airwork.) WBZ, along with fellow CBS Radio all-news stations WINS in New York City, KYW in Philadelphia, and WNEW-FM in Washington, D.C., added an affiliation with Westwood One News in 2014. [107], For a time starting in the fall of 2001, the station relaunched the 1 p.m. hour of the Midday News as the WBZ Business Hour, with an increased focus on business news;[108] this program was similar to one on Los Angeles sister station KNX (WBZ has since returned to regular news in the 1 p.m. hour). 2000: WBZ remains at the top in Boston ratings, and a number of station personnel are honored for their achievements. That said, we recognize that the loss of any job is significant; we take that responsibility seriously and have been thoughtful in the process., On Tuesday, iHeartMedia announceda technology transformation and new organizational structure.. Deb Lawler celebrates 35 years on WBZ NewsRadio 1030 News is breaking that WBZ Newsradio's owner, IHeartMedia, has let a number of long-time on-air employees go. of a cross between a wacky top 40 disc jockey and an entertainer All rights reserved (About Us). -- Hill has done so much for charity BOSTON, MA iHeartMedia has let go several on-air personalities from its WBZ Newsradio (AM-1030) station. Sean Casey: WPLM, 99.1, Plymouth, [61] For much of its time as a full-service AC, WBZ used the slogan "The Spirit of New England" (made famous by a 1988 JAM Creative Productions jingle package of the same name). We were going around the world covering stories. [163], In 2014, WBZ, along with sister station at the time, WBZ-TV, received a Peabody Award for its coverage of the Boston Marathon bombing. @wbz will always miss his laughter in the newsroom. 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It continued to run public affairs programming including "Shape-up Boston," "Stomp Smoking" and the 1969 "T-Group 15," a project produced by public affairs director Jerry Wishnow in which nine black and white school-decentralization activists in a room for 22 hours with microphones and cameras until compromises were reached. Thanks also to everyone at WBZ for their encouragement and patience, I wish you all the best, Keller added. Remember when radio used to make And people loved his midnight storiesa feature where he would read a short story to his audience; among his favorites was anything by Edgar Allen Poe. [103][104] Bob Raleigh began to cut back his on-air presence during the late 1990s, with Kevin Sowyrda taking over the Sunday night/Monday morning slot for a time;[96] he eventually retired on June 9, 1999,[105] with Steve LeVeille taking his place in the overnight hours and Jordan Rich taking over the Friday night/Saturday morning show. In November 1920, the Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company established its first broadcasting station, KDKA, located in its plant in East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. By early 1963, Dick was hired at WBZ. youthful, the "Exciting Mike Addams" is part of an according to those on the inside. Helpful. [13] It is an affiliate of CBS News Radio, as well as NBC News Radio, ABC News Radio, and AP Radio for national and international news as well as some features. (WBZ-TV). Also, while today's WBZ has 50,000 watts and. otherwise specified. [123] Rich and WBZ-TV reporter Dan Rea served as substitute hosts in the interim;[122] on October 1, Rea, who in the 1970s served as a weekend host for the station before moving to television in 1976, became the new host of the show, renamed NightSide with Dan Rea. [19] WBZ's Bruins broadcasts, which began in early December 1924, made it the first Boston station to broadcast a professional hockey game; the first play-by-play announcer for the hockey broadcasts was local sportswriter Frank Ryan. (mail that I just sent to WBZ's e-mail address) I am a former WBZ (LeVeille, Brudnoy, Raleigh, Sullivan, Rea) listener. with him on the radio, watch out -- he can get unpleasant and [35] WBZ transferred from the Blue Network to the NBC Red Network on June 15, 1942. In 2000, Della was hired by News 12 New Jersey in Edison, NJ. can build a relationship with -- much like Sarandis did, but the articles and points-of-view on VisitingNewEngland.com, unless as there is something "extra" in his voice and presentation Undaunted, Dick continued sending tapes, until finally, Heacock contacted him and flew him to Boston for an interview. Dan Justin, sound effects on his "Sports Snooze" segments (rugby, It's a tour A master story-teller and an excellent example of personality radio the way it used to be done, Dick continues to seek out new ways to reach out to his audience, just as he did on WBZ Radio in the 1960s. Street, WODS FM, Oldies 103.3 -- Bright, cheerful and flawless in She came to WBZ from Seattle to anchor the noon news, eventually becoming half of the nation's first all-female anchor team with Gail Harris in 1977. ", Still, Adams fits in with with his livewire voice and engaging personality. [60] Also heard were Jerry Williams in the evenings and Larry Glick's overnight show (the latter two held the same popular shifts at WMEX years earlier). [74] Separately, morning show producer Bill Flaherty and morning host Tom Bergeron also concluded that it was not appropriate for WBZ to play music in the midst of the war. Bob Stuart, Nowlin's relationship with his audience To meet ownership limits set by the FCC, WKOX would be divested to the Ocean Stations Trust in preparation for a permanent buyer. one else. [114], When Viacom split into two companies on December 31, 2005, Infinity became part of the new CBS Corporation and reverted to the CBS Radio name. New | Site Map | Contact many years at KISS 108 (contemporary hits), Wright formerly commanded [120], Meanwhile, evening host Paul Sullivan was fighting a brain tumor, which was discovered on November 22, 2004shortly before Brudnoy's death. Matt Siegel could be a fine radio talk show host, but has chosen A Texas boy who embraced New England, and LOVED telling stories here. Under the provisions of the North American Regional Broadcasting Agreement, on March 29, 1941, WBZ's "clear channel" assignment was shifted to its present frequency, 1030kHz. With that said, we bring noted that radio is such a subjective medium -- one man's station into WCRB-FM in the first place. While some announcers only wanted to be on during the day or the early evening, Dick saw great possibilities in doing the overnight shift. If radio has become Its nighttime signal covers at least 38 American states and much of eastern Canada.[7][8][9][10][11]. Increased competition in the top 40 format first from WMEX, which had programmed a top 40 format since 1957, then from WRKO, which adopted the format in 1967 led WBZ to shift its music programming to adult contemporary in 1969, playing several songs an hour between 6 and 9 a.m. (though it was not unheard of for Carl DeSuze to play only one, if any, song an hour during his show), 10 to 12 songs an hour between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., and 4 to 6 songs an hour between 4 and 7 p.m. At night, WBZ programmed talk shows, with such hosts as Guy Mainella, a pioneer in sports talk. WKLB, 99.5, Boston -- Sure, it might be annoying to hear
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