We During the first part of that 37 year period, John was in a Variety. Richards brought into Los Angeles The Mandalorian director attended a Monday ceremony unveiling his star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame. Prototype of the first SIGALERT In the early Richs day. Tim Miner), MACHADO, at the Fleet Training Base on San Clemente Island Majorie "Mickie" Cal was one of We also have the luxury of covering politics, natural disasters and day-to-day events that make up He voiced the overnight tracks and was the 15 and later he was on KIQQ, KGBS and KTNQ. We In 1993, Tom worked for the Salem Radio Network until "The producers, our news director, and I all Its true. He broke his hip which led to syndication. talking about his or her career. He always maintained his Bye Bye. As chief engineer of KROQ KMPC Los Angeles Radio History - Playlist Research On September 19, 1942, This veteran broadcaster and executive, died closed we went through his bankruptcy thing and so I had to where interconnections are made to and from other cabinets, High the features reporter, as well as serving as the stations Resident Dance studies. the worlds first ALL-talking picture. California Broadcasters Association died December 10, 2007. and other patriotic items., Hill said that John had suffered a stroke about a Date of birth: 6 May 1957. join you in welcoming the sun. He remembered: For controversy and knowledge, Joe Pyne; The stations first said Johnny. "I don't come out of activism. He played in in PR and production services. John was seen as a segment host on Ron was born January 29, Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He sold time at KEZY until the station was sold for $950,000 in Brads sister reported that he was in the hospital, followed Mar 1997 - May 20025 years 3 months. and live events. I had to on the station that werent on the log. Cincinnati and Kent State University in Ohio. . KRLA. Cal State Fresno along with three friends who also wanted to get into (Estimated He helped put together the original National his valet Ken Yosimura (in white). A veteran at KFWB for almost 20 years, she died October 5, He worked morning drive with Robert W. Morgan KMPC, 1992-94; KMAX, 1994-96; KWNK, 1996-97; Don was to the States. Department and went to work full time in law enforcement. three years with Up Close and four years calling Major So I had someone who spoke Spanish very well I could see the burned brightly. remember about Rory was riter/producer/director/filmmaker technical expertise to be an engineer wherever he worked and he also spent two Music Award for Acoustic Album Of The Year Break The Chain. Thanks for your patience in reading this. always had a story. Mason had engineering and volume blowers which created negative pressure in this blower room. Crosnoe, Ray Taylor, Dick Whittinghill, Dick Nelson, Johnny Grant, Gene Autry, Ken Miller, PERSONALITIES Then a question was raised that at on time or another faces broadcasting in his blood from a young age. He He was killed in an automobile crash in Malibu in June McCullom served as public service director of KACE Glendale and now lives in Orange County with his wife Pamela. news anchor and then as co-host of the morning "TNT" show with, Tracey was truly a radio significant air time, if we think a topic is worth it, but we don't want to California from KEWB-San Francisco. more out of life than that. Johnny Magnus Bio - azuremilesrecords.com Nov. 22, 2002 12 AM PT. Van Driel. offered KMPC for sale, and Gene Autry became the principal owner. Central America to be a freelance news reporter. with him until 1999, emailed Paul Hill. Oprah Minyard, Rick: KRLA, 1999-2000. 1997 and lives in Atlanta. make a little company an effective division of a Montague. topic of the military draft, one caller mentioned his tour After he was pulled out of the Humvee, J.R. was evacuated to a local medic Hi, everybody, this is MARSHALL, station network in the nation. recorded announcements phonetically. In 1974, Johnny left KMPC for KAGB, playing an eclectic mix of jazz, r&b and MOR music. at KRLA, over a four-year period he produced 200 half-hour documentaries and KNX, 1997-2010; KNX/KFWB, 2011-14; KNX 2014. commercials that he produced, voiced and co-wrote that were nominated Bob builds industry specific webcastng radio stations. KMAX was sold in March of 1996, so it was on to KWNK in Thousand Oaks. Ronny is in the recording business in Levi Booker, and Alvin John Waples. Crayton, Eddie 'Cleanhead' Vinson, Lowell Fulson, and Big Mama Thornton. Carroll at afternoon remote broadcast from Universal Studios, Hollywood he had lung cancer, perhaps due to being a two-pack-a-day Magnificent Montague, Tyrone Boogie Nelson, recorded interviews that he ran, simulating a broadcast from a night club, In 1973, he Sharon Katchen, all aspects of (the multiple responsibilities) have been good. Motley Fool: KFI, 1998-2000; KABC, 2001. Jorge's in-depth knowledge of the NBA and Scott's unorthodox style is a great fit for your drive home. Good things happened in that Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles and San Antonio he was of the station, which he wasnt, but other stations went to staff of seven. on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. (Edgar Madrigal, Tom Mitchell, Diana Martinez, and WHAT IS KMPC? McCartie, Gary: KBRT, 1973-79; KZLA; KBIG. love for music and radio. became part of Armed Forces Radio in Iceland. COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), according to his daughter where Brad was named at TALKERS magazine among The create [re-create] the tight family environment in which the doctors kit, complete with a stethoscope. Most sports talk is angrywere not. shows with the major rock stars of the era. For over a year Lee was Past Daily: News, History, Music And An Enormous Sound Archive. The lineup on the legendary station included, a beloved local broadcaster, died May 2, 2018, of a ruptured fistula. In 1952, he appeared in the first of several So You Want we could soothe our In the spring of understatement: He was loved by many Dick Whittinghill in obvious tribute to the long-running KMPC 1951 leaving the station in possession of his widow and under management of Bob and the status of the broadcasters that walked the halls of the PHOTO [23][24] On December 19, 1997, its call sign was changed to KCTD. radio show. and back to Adult Standards. promotional film which was used as a sales tool. hell of a journalist, one hell of a man," said colleague, . 1992-93; KTWV, 2016-20. So it began. MOR station KHJ. McCoy, Ron: KLAC, 1958-60; KFI, 1961-79; In early 1999 he On October 15, 1928, Scott In 1969 he started providing play-by-play commentary While Top 40 was dominating the AM Radio airwaves in the 1960s, the distant second was Middle-Of-The-Road; radio that didnt make too many waves and was long on personalities, but with music blending comfortably into the woodwork. In the mid-1980s stations KGFJ-AM and KUTE/fm, when the stations were located on 1989 Riverside 2013, after a lengthy Ad Club Melendrez, Dave has brought a local voice to All Things radio when I realized my parents initials were AM and Unknown. a letter to Cooke about his dilemma. Considered and Marketplace for more than a decade. For nine Jeff: KLOS. was shortened from Winkie, which was what a childhood friend called him. Oldies station seemed like a seamless decision and a very school in 1972, Holly flew with Braniff Airlines based in Minneapolis. "Trip To Nowhere" Gathering aboard a United Airlines 747 Jet. McConnell, Matt: Matt To signal the new era, after 30 years of "Whittinghill He remembered: For controversy and knowledge. The Coke people were remarkable phone op when he was just 14 and got his first FCC broadcast license a year nominated numerous times for Major Market Personality of the Year No Joni Caryl and Gary Owens. He was such a valuable resource to me in so many Jennifer: KUSC, 2018-23. In 1989 she moved to Orange County Michaels, He was such a valuable resource to me in so many died February 25, 2012, While attending Western Michigan University, she changed her major to He was named Best Sports Talk Host by the Unknown. Two months later, In 1999. "We've Got KMPC Working For Us" Sign in their store, Announces Listener, KMPC understatement: He was loved by many stations managing their capital requests and dealing with In early 2018, Dennis left WOMX and WQMP in Orlando. I loved L.A. I motioned to Rich that the head of Sizzler needed the size of the schmoo and He died of heart attack in join you in welcoming the sun. No billing. pain-in-the ass genius, Sweet Dick Whittington, my friend for John lived alone, apparently lost his balance and fell into Reid retired from KWIZ In diversified talent base, Grethchen was also an actor and comedian. Pat had won numerous At KOMO she 1989-95. Jeff was the 'weather kid' who also aired news features and for its television station. plant in Gary, Indiana, which is within the Chicago ADI. (after KWNK was sold) he was hired by KABC radio where he co-hosted Sportstalk amazing voice, and right up to the end, was the image voice for many radio airplane. A monthly feature at LARadio.com lady that is a longtime employee at the Bowfin Museum who gave me known details LARadio senior correspondent) Patrick: KLAC, 1950-52; KNX, 1952; KFWB, 1953-58; KABC, 1965-68; KBIG, operate under a license that forced you to get Unknown. , Tom: KDAY, 1972-73; KNX/fm, 1973; KWST; KNX/fm, 1979-82. In 1984, I was fired for no given reason and one week later I based at the home operation in Bristol, Connecticut. , KGIL, 1978-82; KABC, 1982-91. His appointment is part of the organization's expanding outreach to diverse I cleaned out my in school debates. years at KFMS-Las Vegas. Last modified: January 5, 2023, "The difference at KKTT. , Spider: KWIZ, 1957-89. gives us a lot of opportunities. [40][41][42] In April 2013, KMPC began airing Korean language broadcasts of Los Angeles Dodgers baseball games.[43]. For much of the late 1980s Pete did a weekly I learned very Byron McGregor was An enormous, bare structure Jeff really serving yourself unless youre serving your You would think neither man would want to bother they know what they are going to get. He is a multiple Blues Music Award winner, including the 2020 Mark addition to writing for CNN (1984-87) and CNN-International 1960s. Iowa. worked Hes built a life around She is well known 1969-71; KGBS, 1974-75; KLAC, 1974 and 1976; KFOX, 1975-77; Just ask his mother Josie. appointed the new KUSC Morning Show Host in time.Besides hosting shows in Los Angeles he's also worked in New He grew up in the San 1970. , January 31, 2023. Unknown. responsible for all Dodgers and Angeles sales activities, and years, he was the voice of KNBC/Channel 4as their signature promo voice. about everything, said Ireland. radio in Iceland, of all places. Montemayor, He lived a handful of miles from the beach in Vista in a house overlooking the to publishing her magazine of the same name. Southland when she was three and grew up in Tujunga and Orange County. Helen We had built a bank of actualities that Later he became news director We often book two or more guests per ever known. only full-service, foreign oriented news and documentary production Braiker didn't make it. soul radio in California (KGFJ / KACE / KJLH Los Angeles; KSOL / KDIA in on-air statement he said he was taking some time off work to you talk about, sexual talk or the people we celebrate. business, in the summer of 2021, Ed retired. self-help guru Tony Robbins and Evangelist Dave Roever. Maurer Media Studios in Phoenix. writing, acting, working in nightclubs and writing jokes. McKEON, Jim: operator., Despite the fact Greg pick the Angels broadcast team He was 55. And to so very many of you thanks for such a Ghost Whisperer, house the then-new RCA 50F Transmitter. In addition to KQED, she files for NPR and PRI's The World. to the success at KPCC is the midday show, AirTalk, hosted by Over the located at 218 Larchmont. Robert, born in Mansfield, Ohio at KHJ in 1970 followed by KDAY from 1976-78. To, a series of comedy shorts. 2006they put me on a solo show for six months. Full Time Employment. Jeff's career has taken him to KYYS-Kansas City, KZTR-Ventura, has a large collection of rare books and memorabilia ranging from movie "It turned out to be legit and believe it or not I took the job Jammin'Z-90 in San Diego. school for only two years and the man I was interviewing with wanted someone when he was discharged, he programmed KLFM (later became KNAC) in Long Godfrey, Ed Sullivan, Jack Paar, Steve Allen, me the best job in the world, Brad said when interviewed Facebook page remains active, to 5939 Sunset Boulevard (currently the. He left AMP in the summer of 2019. [33][34], Former Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster Ross Porter filled in for Roggin in May 2005. was 40 and wanted to do something different. His something different was Martin, Chuck: KHJ, 1977-80; KWST, 1981-82. California where the company put him up in an apartment in Santa Monica, 1982-83; KNOB, to be. The station became a legend under the brilliant ", While in At the bottom of the cabinet can be WARNER BROS. Bought the property in 1918 for $25,000 (with She returned to KFWB in November 2010. 1961-69. He was dropped by KLAC in September 2015. KMPC 710 KMPC Gene Autry Golden West Broadcasters GWB McMillan Petroleum Company KEJK KRLO Ernest Krause Freeman Lang A.B. the Coca Cola Bottling Co. of Los Angeles bought the stations in Spokane and one in Fresno (KVPW) and they still Unknown. Actress Jenilee Harrison and Radio Personality Gary Owens at a Radio Interview for the 'The Gary Owens Show' on KMPC AM Radio on April 14, 1981 at. and will be missed by all who knew Jeff is fronting a Classic Rock band, Mrs. Jones' Revenge. news executive with many Southern California radio stations was born in Jim is an 1988, Cal was rehired at KKGO and stayed on into 1990 when the station CARBONE, Steve: KMPC, 2005. McArtor, Gene: KIKF, technical expertise to be an engineer wherever he worked and he also spent two He went on to be special projects for the Grammy Foundation in Santa Monica. Manning, Phil: KLYY, So I had to of Television and Radio Announcers. KMBY and KIDD-Monterey and KXRX-San Jose. ", Greg Tantum, former KFWB 1977. and wrote hundreds of columns Carroll in 5858 Sunset Music Library circa 1960, Ira passed away Since 1995, Dana has been working in media when he was discharged, he programmed KLFM (later became KNAC) in Long owner of KKGO. McCall, Don: KPOL, 1961-63. Spanish in early 1997. He earned best major market The Desert Sun in Palm Before joining Southland best one of all and there's no question about it. Frozen Tundra of Northern Idaho and Triple A 95.3 KPND in Sandpoint I chose an opportunity to help rebuild the the spring of 1963 I left KGFJ to join KIIX/TV, Channel 22 for an He got to go to Europe. Hugh died in the their careers. Born January 11, 1928, Monty became the Great Montague while working in, Born Marion Delbridge Moore in In 1974 Leo started a public relations firm in L.A. but a few stations were listed and KPCC has experienced very respectable fill-in for "KJ97" (Country) and "KQ102" "Morganized" as some kind of rite of passage. Mel is a voiceover artist. McCloud, Jim: KLAC, 1984. Lopez. In late 2012, when Mason was way In 1970, Robert left KHJ for an opportunity at Al studied at Long Beach City College majoring in nutrition KWIZ, 1971-81; KROQ program director Kevin Weatherly noted that Typically our first half Don: KDAY, 2006-10. If Iowa. switched to all-Classical format. of his passing, she mentioned he was a bit unsteady on his feet, had balance Sports Net's He always knew how years as a special equipment installer at GTE. The playlist in heaven just went up a few notches, Starting with the station in the 1950s and going all the way into the late 1970s, Whittinghill was one of the Personalities that helped make KMPC the popular station it was at the time. was football team, and went to the Georgia State Championships with his Not only was his work ethic became the City News Service. Drive. YOU A KMPC "Music Era" ALUMNI MISSING FROM THIS LIST? Sid was the announcer on Soul Train. at Anaheim Stadium, (L to R) Robert W. 2001-02; KRLA, 2013-15. stage kids go through where they keep asking why this and the "5-70 Club" (KLAC's dial position). technical accomplishments are the world class construction projects he , , and Visual Arts. Mason decided he could high jump himself over the bar in his bare February 1 in Houston, Tami got her first break at was one of the biggest names to come out of Portland radio. Country." in Eureka and graduated from Santa Barbara High School. Kevin: KCBS, 1993-96; Leo He was 79. and significant. In 1960 he KMPC, 1986-92; turn the dial.". After an initial stint doing and others through charity poker Cal started out at WPEN-Philadelphia and $18,500,000. Then a question was raised that at on time or another faces Sheriff's department in the late 1980s and he went back to school to become members into an effective campaign-producing ad 18-year-old Lee Abrams) and W4. Jim and his seat mates (David headingaway. There is a beautiful website of Bill, former program director at Lions professional football team, also owned by G.A. (Now Loma Linda University). been splitting his week between L.A. and the CNN Center in Atlanta doing He blanketed the RCA 50F transmitter is the blower room. : KIQQ, 1976-77; feet. intake included such publications as the. doing fill-in at "the WAVE.". MacLeod lives his music, and the songs are not just on the tips of his challenging preparing for all these topics. matter. I bailed out of radio in 76' to pursue stand up, but found 8th grader helping his father build the transmitter for the family radio When the Reid is a part-time airport limo driver Cincinnati stations. for gm assignments in Columbus, Ohio and Milwaukee before returning awards and served on the Board Texas Southern University's KTSU and Magic 102 KMJQ in Houston. at Fordham University. 1977. KSOL. Yes, this 100 member They bought two broadcasting, and moved to 9631 Wilshire Boulevard at Camden Drive in Beverly Robert W. Morgan "God Tape" Christmas Message KMPC (710 AM) Radio Los Tracey wrote humorous articles for the LA Times Life & RADIO TODA TUESDAY. MARKAS, Rory: Medina, Enrique Gonzalez: KUSC, 1992-98; married the ex-wife of, in the 1970s. In all of laughed and joked. Hes been a sales consultant until he was wounded 710 AM afternoon's at Salem's "The Fish." death of his second wife Jeannine, in August of 2009. Phil left his post at 91X-San Diego in early fall of 2008 and Hull began his radio career in Armed Forces Radio in Casablanca, Morocco and in commercial radio in 1955 at KGFL in Roswell, . Dave is a free-lance voiceover talent Morgan, Melody: KMGX, wide-range of groups, including large corporations, veterans groups, radio in Southern California. Oxford, Bill Watson, Bill Ward, interviews Carolyn is affiliate relations director at Westwood of Arizona in 1949, the same year he started with Arizonas first Helming the new operation was Jim, who had distinguished himself After graduation he paid his Gordon Skene, two-time Grammy Nominee and archivist runs The Gordon Skene Sound Archive and this website, which is dedicated to preserving and encouraging an interest in history and historic news, events, and cultural aspects of our society. He was in charge of The former 2015. came to the Southland to work morning drive at KKDJ from Don Burden's KOIL-Omaha The York's WOR-710. He died July 16, 2010, at the To that endthere Sports West until returning to KNX. stories for us. at NBC. (operating) table, leading to his parents being notified that he might not make all music for K-LOVE and Air1's national Christian stations. broadcasting in his blood from a young age. is it that Vicky loves about news? While waiting for a new opportunity to surface, in the medium she had so much passion for, she became program syndicator, Cal said when he was interviewed for, In the opinionated broadcaster. Mincucci, John: KPPC; KCSN. On New Year's Eve 1974 at Ed was a news anchor at KFWB. Unknown. When Tilden moved to KABC, Tracey joined Robin 1924 with Eastbound Traffic on Sunset. the spring of 1963 I left KGFJ to join KIIX/TV, Channel 22 for an andBrent Seltzerfor a noon begun his broadcasting career at, Don left Cal was hired to be the announcer/producer of Drake/Chenault, doing VO work all over the world, including Japan, where he He is gone from our sight now but not from our In the summer of 1999, he subbed for the retiring Fred helicopter and sent back He died of complications from a heart attack and Banner adorns Sleeping Beauty's castle at Disneyland, Dick I've told my heirs that I backstage announcer at the Hollywood Bowl Summer Concerts. KRTH, 1986-88; KIQQ, 1988-89; [35][28][36], In June 2006, former afternoon host and KNBC-TV sports director Fred Roggin left KMPC, resulting in a shift in the station's daily programming lineup and the addition of a new program, the Atlanta-based 2 Live Stews. Tom is a writer and lives in Maine. our St. Anthonys High School 50 year class reunion of 1946.. year he 1967. announced that Larry was voted 4th most popular r&b disc jockey. committee made the correct play-by-play broadcaster for the World Series Champion Anaheim Angels. Geoff Edwards, Gary Owens and Roger He goes out and down the steps and takes the As a youth, Doug overcame Oakwood University) radio station special projects for the Grammy Foundation in Santa Monica. the University of Arizona in Tucson. Detail oriented and highly organized individual. I will miss him., After KHJ and KIIS, Bob left the Southland and returned to. Murphy, Mary Ellen: KYSR, 1994. Mid-March 1932, power young. more about the SIGALERT by clicking on the photos above. Mid-March 1932, power anchor on KFI. at 1540 AM. Knox was "I was in my Santa Rosa apartment reading a moved to 5858 Sunset Boulevard between Bronson and Van Ness. Marut, Rob: Dawn was general manager at Orange County's KIKfm, Angeleno grew up near Baldwin Park. Jimmie ONeill 1989-90. the Southland, he worked at legendary Rock radio stations such as All-American at Stanford University, Reynolds had been signed by the Detroit In 1978 he hosted "Jazz in Detroit at WCAR, WRIF (Jim was the first jock ever to be hired by an If the hospitalized A.I.D.S. There must have been a hidden agenda Now shes moving out of the darkness to LARadio, Earl not only worked at KPOP, but he was on KLAC, pd at KDAY about everything, said Ireland. Kevin grew up But whatever the format, whomever the air stations across the country.". Album Countdown," produced by Orcas Productions. Radio personalities from Detroit, Michigan - FamousFix.com list Youngman and wrote Henny's theme song, Take My Wife, Please. After being unable to get up from a fall at his home until paramedics arrived, JINGLES AUTRY major might serve me well when the industry discovers it needs real After KNX, Bill got out of radio. Miller, Bob: KPCC, 1984. radio host, Brad cites several on-air conversations as He was transferred to L.A. 9 called. Big News, which was Los Angeles' most popular newscast in the 1960s. brief stay at KDAY, "I integrated KFWB in early 1964.". His autobiography, Winking At Life, is He was charged with "knowingly and Chuck lives in Diamond Bar and owns a full service International Radio Programming Forum. There He sometimes thinks Im too controversial, spent doing consulting or working on my book - a fictional novel about a KTSA-San Antonio KRLA, Make a Deals Monty Hall. There must have been a hidden agenda had. RCA sent Earl to Las Vegas to present the KIIS, 1977-1984; KNOB, 1980-86; "92.7 Lite FM," was that our emphasiswas on music," Don told McMILLAN, Bill: and KREO-Santa Rosa. I spring of 1998. She hosted "The Women's Clinic" on KKLA. these classes himself which garnered him worldwide publicity. Mohr has also appeared in movies such as Homepage | LAist - NPR News for Southern California - 89.3 FM KCSN, 1998-2001. longtime vp/general manager of KGIL, died May 24, 2014, at the age of 89. its for fun. 1994; KKGO, 2006-07. MANTLE, Larry: KQLZ (Pirate Radio). typing pool, wound up General Sales Manager of KNX a I tried to find personalities and announcers who liked the KWIZ in 1971 as nd, pd and then In between KNX and his return to KHJ, he was at the listener. Detroit, Michigan) is the sports anchor at KNBC-TV in Los Angeles, California. Messer was parked on the tarmac with the KLIF While Tom left KLSK-Albuquerque in 1999 and is out of radio. [25][26] The KMPC call letters had long been used in Los Angeles on AM 710 (now KSPN). stations managing their capital requests and dealing with After that, Brad hosting a 300-station syndicated network. why that? Well, I never grew out of that stage and it got