I had the pleasure of working with Bill in the mid-/late 2000s. [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). WBZ AM 1030 Boston -- A newspaper columnist by trade (Lowell Sun),
[117], Longtime morning news anchor Gary LaPierre, who anchored WBZ's morning newscasts for nearly 40 years, retired from WBZ at the end of 2006. @wbz will always miss his laughter in the newsroom. for many years at Magic 106.7, David Allen Boucher could probably
March 2005: WBZ begins to offer online streaming audio from its website. with a fine command of the English language and a quick wit,
The edited broadcast included four hours of audience reaction with the participants and was aired on WBZ for 15 hours without commercials. google_ad_client = "pub-0542617997214413";
she may be the most solid woman radio personality in Boston. a few. As program director, he created a station sound called the Human Thing, featuring songs with lyrics he believed would resonate with the listeners. [124], On December 31, 2008, WBZ let go overnight talk show host Steve LeVeille, sports anchor Tom Cuddy and Saturday night talk show hosts Lovell Dyett[125] and Pat Desmarais. | Hotel Search | Vacation
some recently hilarious moments during Sen. John Kerry's (D-Mass.) Conn., when the king of shock radio found slightly more success
He attended Fordham University in the Bronx, and he decided to focus on Psychology and Communications. C CAPECRUSADER Guest May 17, 2011 #3 Bob was, by far the best overnight talent.okay, tied with Larry Glick (when he did overnights) K katzradio Frequent Participant May 18, 2011 #4 CAPECRUSADER said: [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. Previously, only major events were regularly covered. 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. Norm Nathan and of course, the great late David Brudnoy, to name
Elliot, who has been a CBS daytime anchor for about a year, had first shocked his own bosses on Friday, when he made an emotional farewell announcement to viewers without letting network executives. An iHeartRadio station. the afternoon drive, keeping things alive and flowing well for
and Bertie Higgins ("Key Largo"). is terrific -- here's a radio personality who really seems genuine. [62] Also heard were Boston College Eagles football from 1987[63] through 1991. google_ad_width = 468;
Sidekick Tom Doyle brings a real
Arthur Amadon and Lindy Miller (WBZ-TV) During the turbulent 60s, with Vietnam War protests and African Americans demanding their civil rights, there was a change in front of the camera. all that more special. with the talented June Knight (newscaster) and still has plenty
He asks a lot
comes from our editorial staff. except with a more pedestrian voice and better interaction with
With that said, we bring
Bridges, WCTK-FM 98.1 New Bedford/Providence -- Although young,
After leaving WMEX in mid-1971, he returned to WBZ, where he did a weekend show. Hear exclusive interviews with WGAN personalities discussing their memories of WGAN from our 70th annivesary. Under the right conditions, it can be heard as far east as New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, Canada; as far south as Eastern Long Island and Monmouth County, New Jersey; and as far west as the outer suburbs of Hartford, Connecticut, and Albany, New York. People came all the way to Connecticut to see the alleged
WBZ was granted its first license by the United States Department of Commerce on September 15, 1921, and was originally located in Springfield, Massachusetts, before moving to Boston in 1931. arrived Mike
Matt Siegel
audience the tall ships were coming to Lowell, Mass. WBZ Boston Radio Aircheck - Dick Summer May 6, 1964 leadsquirter 4K subscribers Subscribe 163 Share Save 27K views 13 years ago WBZ's 50,000 watt signal on 1030 AM covered New England and. comic timing you'll ever need. Longevity counts in this profession, indeed,
much like the legendary Guy Manilla, of WBZ-AM, back in the 1960s
Andrew Brinker 9/17/2021. Rick is a Massachusetts native and graduated from Boston University. personality. March 2, 2010:Don Kent, the dean of WBZ weather forecasters, dies at age 92. the drive home. This is equally difficult to get through physically, and mentally, its a longer haul. Meanwhile, the music was changing, as psychedelic and so-called underground music became part of rock and roll; these songs were being played on FM and college stations, and WBZ played some of them too. The beloved journalist previously battled lung cancer and won. I have no interest in the radio equivalent of McDonald's. You're wasting a 50,000 watt signal. News of Shieldss death drew kind remarks on social media from staff at WBZ as well as from fans. Bud Sawyer, former WGAN Morning Host 1960's-1970's-Part 1. running in the background (from seemingly floor to ceiling) while
[18] It was located at the company's East Springfield facility on Page Boulevard. has grown by leaps and bounds in just a few months (he succeeded
Remember when radio used to make
pop music creeping into country songs, but Steve Kelly is a real
noted that radio is such a subjective medium -- one man's station
Holley is new to full-time sports radio, but
Former long-time WBZ Radio host Jordan Rich, a Hall of Fame Board member, will emcee the luncheon. WBZ features an all-news radio format for most of the day, with some talk radio programming at night and on weekends. During a transition like this its reasonable to expect that there will be some shifts in jobs some by location and some by function but the number is relatively small given our overall employee base of 12,500. January 1, 2007: Ed Walsh, a 25 year radio veteran, replaces Gary LaPierre. Millions of college students, night owls, and insomniacs thought of him as a friend, and even years later, many former listeners remember him fondly. Quill,
but look more carefully and you'll find some great quality announcers
and Vacation Books. Originally started by, and formerly owned for most of its existence by, Westinghouse Broadcasting and its successor CBS Radio, WBZ is owned and operated by iHeartMedia.[3][4][5]. His next opportunity was at WNHC in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1957. [42] The move was twofold: the Millis site, 25 miles (40 kilometers) southwest of Boston, had not provided as strong a signal to the market as was intended,[35] even after power increases to 25,000 watts in 1931 and 50,000 watts in 1933. WBZ NewsRadio, a pioneering voice in the early days of radio and a fixture in the Boston media landscape, is marking . drive through fast food chains, and strip malls. The Bruins stayed through the 1977-78 season. and a wiseguy personality, Hill's "wink-wink" delivery
and visitors should find appealing (with some personalities from
alone, has recruited radio listeners who might not have tuned
WBZ ultimately dropped it's NBC affiliation in 1956 after 3 decades, deciding to program popular music around-the-clock. While he will no longer do morning sports on WBZ, he continues as a play-by-play announcer for the Patriots. It
Since leaving full-time deejay work, Dick has remained involved in the broadcasting industry, continuing to voice commercials, and creating a series of audiotape vignettes called Night Connections. He also hosts his own podcast. My sympathies and prayers go out to all of Bills family and friends.. Sarandis is as much a sports expert as Stephen
is lively without being disrespectful to each other and their
Her personality,
Dale Arnold
These and other artists, some of whom signed to the MGM label, came to be known as the Boston Sound. While these artists did not take off nationally the way they did locally, there were many people who enjoyed hearing them, especially on Dicks Sunday night Subway program. In September, he succumbs to the cancer he had fought so courageously. changes through the years. [74] WBZ has, from time to time, played music on special occasions even after the change to news/talk; the station still offered 24 hours of Christmas music beginning on Christmas Eve through 1995, and it carried the audio of the Boston Pops' Fourth of July concert and fireworks display from 2003[76] through 2016; additionally, WBZ, along with sister stations WODS (103.3 FM, now WBGB) and WZLX (100.7 FM), carried the Beatles Let It Be Naked album premiere on November 13, 2003. It was a dream come true, Shields said about becoming a journalist in a news clip on his retirement in September 2021. Howie
Recently
the great Bob Neumeier). Can the dogs of Chernobyl teach us new tricks on survival? channel, taking over on May 16, 2011. youthful, the "Exciting Mike Addams" is part of an
sports format. Helpful. spontaneity might be gone with tighter playlists, very specific
He was also the guy who replaced Howard Stern on WCCC-FM Hartford,
airstaff that brings life to a longstanding light rock format. [19], NBC's management of WBZ and WBZA ended on July 1, 1940, and Westinghouse resumed full control over the stations. [118] LaPierre continued to be heard on the station on occasion through voiceover work. outspoken and sometimes obnoxious, but those traits have little
the media could not have found a full-time spot for him since
He also had
The Master of Ceremonies for the event is WBZs Jordan Rich. Howie Carr: What's so urgent in Holbrook, Mr. Speaker? 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. He has the potential to go national,
Love you, Bill., Bill Shields took a bite out of life.He was my friend, but truly - he was everyones friend. professional and full of interest statistics. Undaunted, Dick continued sending tapes, until finally, Heacock contacted him and flew him to Boston for an interview. January 30, 2009:Veteran morning sports anchor Gil Santos retires after 38 years on the morning team. Dan Justin,
[28] But the station still had difficulty reaching Boston listeners. stands out on this landmark talk radio station. is an understatement). While some announcers only wanted to be on during the day or the early evening, Dick saw great possibilities in doing the overnight shift. format, which she has been doing on this great radio station
[19] On November 11, 1928, under the provisions of the Federal Radio Commission's (FRC) General Order 40, WBZ and WBZA were assigned exclusive national use of a "clear channel" frequency, 990kHz.[29]. Governor Mitt Romney declared the day of his final broadcast, December 29, 2006, "Gary LaPierre Day". Breaking news when it happens. google_ad_height = 60;
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. For nearly a year, while the technology was being perfected, WBZA shifted between the two transmitting frequencies, before finally going to full-time synchronous operation in June 1926. With all the cookie cutter, assembly
formats and a sound that is identical to stations in other cities,
With DJ joke book
We hope he creates a long-time presence listeners
talents on a contemporary hits station (and a former "disco"
out of the Robin Williams college of comedy, Adams is loud, witty,
Aug 26, 2021 1 min. [158], In February 2007, the station created the WBZ Radio Hall of Fame. Also in March, David Brudnoy celebrates his 25th anniversary in radio. Emmy award-winning journalist Kathryn Hauser anchors the WBZ-TV news team for both the morning and noon shows, while meteorologist Danielle Niles hosts the WBZ-TV AccuWeather reports for both of these shows. Later that year he began a nine-year association with WHMP Radio in Northampton. [128] While Jordan Rich retained his weekend overnight show, the 25 a.m. portion of the program began to be simulcast on sister station WCCO in MinneapolisSaint Paul. Wright was part of the memorable top 40 format at WRKO-AM (now
spell on the most uptight corporate yuppies needing to unwind. has a livewire voice that comes jumping out of the airwaves and
the format by maintaining the energy, passion for sports, and
[27], WBZ increased its transmitter power to 2,000 watts by April 1925. a fair and balanced talk show host with a deeply developed thought
should be noted that Sarandis is a strong supporter of the local
that radio is a microcosm of our society. They are the Hall of Famers, those broadcasters who are
WBZ has long been one of the highest-rated stations in the Boston area. (Down with sandwiches. 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. Boston's source for local news. Once got susupended at another radio station for telling his
As for WBZ they reportedly gave Morgan 10 min's notice --to airtime-- for this mornings overnight (Bob's former) shift. The best known personality in WBZ's history, Dave Maynard, joined the station in 1958. He's upbeat, up-to-date on current events and has terrific
The station expanded into television on June 9, 1948, when WBZ-TV (channel 4) first signed on as an NBC television affiliate. He started in radio as a teenager in Upstate New York, working in Rochester, Troy, and Albany. an instantly identifiable personality -- like all other WEEI
WBZ also carried a Boston Celtics broadcast on January 11, 2014, due to conflicts with both a Patriots game on current Celtics flagship station WBZ-FM and a Bruins game on WZLX.[133]). [19] Programs consisted of general entertainment and information, including live music (often classical and opera), sports, farm reports, special events, and public affairs programming. He also debuted the Lovin Touch, where he combined music and poetry, including some of his original poems. Bob Stuart,
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.. [51], WBZ became an affiliate of ABC Radio on January 1, 1980;[49] ABC was the descendant of the Blue Network, which WBZ had dropped 38 years earlier. you what we feel are the best radio personalities that natives
The bulk of the station's schedule, except some weekend programming, is produced in-house. Adams, WEEI AM Sports Radio 850 Boston --
of jokes without punchlines and high school losers taking their
#46 of 164. 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. knowledge of music makes him a local legend. a medium market. Curses to them for their evil plot to ruin Boston radio,
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it, Glenn Ordway is one of the best sports radio personalities
then, but WEEI has taken the chance and is to be commended for
and Paula is to be commended for that and her sunny personality. Spencer is smooth, genuine and seems to really
Mike Morin
Casey has brought his deep, classic announcer's voice to a station
Effective December 1, 1921, the U.S. government formally established regulations to define a broadcasting station, by setting aside two wavelengths 360 meters for entertainment, and 485 meters (619kHz) for official weather and other government reports and requiring the stations to hold a Limited Commercial license.[20]. I hope youll continue to follow my work on WBZ-TV.. rigid morning format somewhat impedes his vast talents, but Miller
Carr, WRKO AM 680, Boston --Almost didn't make it due to a slip
-- Blessed
WBZ-AM 1030, Boston -- The esteemed chief voice on the all news morning
September 16, 2010:Former morning news anchor Gary LaPierre and Wilmer Bill Swartley are inducted into the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame. wit, great jokes and puns, down to earth personality and terrific
After Norm Nathan's death on October 29, 1996,[88] his Friday night/Saturday morning show was taken over by Steve LeVeille, and his Saturday night/Sunday morning show went to former WSSH-FM (99.5, now WCRB) morning host Jordan Rich. Kim Block, WGAN Anchor/Reporter, 1979-1980. During this time, the station also became known for having its own troupe of actors and actresses who produced and performed live radio plays: the "WBZ Players" made their radio debut in the spring of 1928,[32] and continued into the 1930s. He also has an attitude, which can be heard on his "LaPierre
(Among his on-air colleagues at WROW was Bruce Bradleythe two would meet again seven years later in Boston, when both were working at WBZ.). process and a slight chip-on-the-shoulder atttitude. Back then, phone booths were common, and it cost a dime to place a calla call that might save a life during an emergency. Working overnights, a shift some station managers still considered unimportant, Dick proved there was a large and loyal audience just waiting to be entertained, and he made them part of his radio family. the fact that it will make you tire. Beginning in the late 1960s, WBZ made a major push into live play-by-play sports. Carlo, WCRB-FM 102.5 ,Waltham, Mass. In September of 1922, it moved to 400 meters (750 kc); in early 1923, WBZ could be found at 710, then at 790, and by July of 1923, WBZ was at 890. enjoy his job. It is the oldest broadcasting station in New England, and one of the oldest in the United States. This brought Gil Santos to the station. -- an inland
Humorous, glib and self-effacing, he's has great
in his sleep. Dan Roche wins the Radio-TV News Directors Association Award for best sports report and Gil Santos wins the Associated Press Major Market Award for best sportscast in Massachusetts. July 8, 2010: Bradley Jay, longtime WBCN announcer and, formerly, Dan Reas executive producer, gets his own Sunday night show, Jay Talking., October 1, 2010:WBZ wins the Marconi Award for Legendary Radio Station of the Year., 2010 Marconi Award For Legendary StationPhoto: WBZ Archive Photo. Another popular WBZ voice was longtime news anchor Gary LaPierre, who began at the station in September 1964. Age: 58. on very good stations -- or, at least, making the best of a format
Sure, the
[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. His mother hoped he would be a lawyer, which he briefly considered, before deciding the study of law was not for him. [40] Shortly afterward, on July 27,[41] WBZ relocated its transmitter site once more, to its current location in Hull. Bostons WBZ Newsradio 1030 reportedly cut ties with longtime radio personalities on Wednesday amid an onslaught of iHeartMedia layoffs across the country, a day after 1030s parent company announced a technology transformation and new organizational structure.. with his distinctively warm, personal voice and a surprisingly
extra kudos to Addams for choosing to be a radio personality
The reality is Hill has worked hard the past
He gained national recognition after hosting the popular singing competition TV series, American Idol. 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. As a youth, he taught himself not to stutter by talking repeatedly into a tape recorder. [18] That prompted Westinghouse to open a remote studio on February 24, 1924, at the Hotel Brunswick in Boston. on the Loose" segements -- he sounds like a more well-rounded
Other notable personalities included talk show host Bob Kennedy, poet/radio host Dick Summer, disc jockeys Bruce Bradley, Jeff Kaye, Ron Landry[12] and later, Larry Justice, jazz DJ-turned-talkmaster Norm Nathan, late-night talker and humorist Larry Glick, and morning hosts Carl DeSuze, Tom Bergeron and Dave Maynard. And as he had done in Indianapolis, Dick also hosted record hops and made personal appearances. She is consistent, professional and knowledgeable of the Oldies
Allen Miller, WRKO AM 680, Boston -- Miller is for the most part,
the top of their profession and who carry the spirit of the great
Bridges is a throwback to top 40 DJs from the 60s and 70s. DJ he was during his heydey on legendary top 40 rocker WRKO in
with an attitude (Nick Carter, the former WBCN source of irritation)
He also has a gift of making those around him sound
Brian Schenck, of Salt Lake City, takes advantage of the brisk winds to do kite-boarding on Nantasket Beach. 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. Bill had an amazing ability to tell personal stories with humanity, dignity, and grace. In mid-1968, Dick got the opportunity to return to New York City. 1 Catholic Memorial; roundup/list of scores, Bostons WBZ Newsradio 1030 cuts ties with radio personalities, Ticker: Amazon pauses construction on 2nd HQ; Mississippi passes bill restricting electric car dealerships; Businessman Perry Johnson announces 2024 presidential bid, Tom Sizemore, Saving Private Ryan actor, dies at 61. January 2005: Paul Sullivan begins doing what had been David Brudnoys show. She is a broadcasting
busy singing to put anybody down. (A prime example was the American Radio & Research Corporation's experimental station, 1XE in Medford Hillside, Massachusetts, near Boston, which was relicensed in early 1922 as WGI.) map as a great radio town -- Jess Cain, Dave Maynard, Larry Justice,
It was a shame that former nighttime host Ted Sarandis left WEEI
Flack or Peabro Bryson song than probably anyone in the country. Like the Monkees, he's "too
departed Ted
pro, having been on WCRB-FM for many years. to. A small number of stations were already providing regularly scheduled entertainment broadcasts, most of which operated under Amateur or Experimental licenses. the nay sayers spout! [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). In 2000, Della was hired by News 12 New Jersey in Edison, NJ. we come upon that special person, place or thing, it makes it
Washington in New Hampshire to the beaches of Massachusetts during strong winter storms. Glenn
Allan Boucher, WMJX FM "Magic 106.7" Boston --The king of mellow
But on the serious side, he spoke out against people who did nothing when they saw a crime being committed. Arnold is a steady force, hard-working,
[155], On March 30, 2018, iHeartMedia announced that anchor Rod Fritz was let go. Fortunately, they don't take that
end of Gilligan's Island and other high quality shows many years
By some interpretations, this made WBZ America's first broadcasting station,[21] and in 1923 the Department of Commerce, referring to WBZ, stated that "The first broadcasting license was issued in September, 1921". [120], Meanwhile, evening host Paul Sullivan was fighting a brain tumor, which was discovered on November 22, 2004shortly before Brudnoy's death. great instincts -- knowing when to break, talk over songs, and
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