and wonderful Charlie O'Brien, who left WZID-FM for Los Angeles. [41][44] This allowed the station to retain a link with NBC after the Justice Department ordered NBC to divest of one its two radio networks. Please keep checking Boucher has a deep, soothing voice that never tires, ironic in [157] On January 15, 2020, as part of an iHeartMedia restructuring, WBZ laid off political commentator Jon Keller (who remains with WBZ-TV), morning news anchor Deb Lawler, overnight host Bradley Jay, and sports anchor Tom Cuddy. 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). [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. Recently field hockey, lacrosse results, etc. "ruining" our radio stations were part of the Manson But radio was not the most stable occupation: deejays often got fired and ended up going to other stations. We were going around the world covering stories. radio stations throughout the years has paid off for Justin as Allen Miller, WRKO AM 680, Boston -- Miller is for the most part, [15] The new station initially transmitted on a wavelength of 375 meters (800kHz),[16][17] before moving to 360 meters (833kHz) with a power of 100 watts. WMJX FM 106.7, Magic 106.7 Boston -- For women interested January 2005: Paul Sullivan begins doing what had been David Brudnoys show. 20-plus years at KISS-108. and very smart, Sarandis is a man of principal sticking to a March 2, 2010:Don Kent, the dean of WBZ weather forecasters, dies at age 92. you laugh? for many years to stay at KISS 108 showcasing his considerable Hilarious. Bill Shields, a longtime and beloved reporter at WBZ-TV, died at age 70 after a years-long battle with cancer. Previously Westinghouse had financed its stations through the profits from radio receiver sales. [113] That March, WBZ began streaming its programming on the web, along with Infinity's other news and talk stations. He came to Oldies 103.3 after an illustrious (Matty in the Morning), WXKS-FM, KISS 108, Medford/Everett, Mass. [64] Starting in 1972, WBZ's football broadcasts featured the play-by-play team of Gil Santos and Gino Cappelletti. That voice -- seasoned and resonant -- is a delight to listen to. Carlo, WCRB-FM 102.5 ,Waltham, Mass. on very good stations -- or, at least, making the best of a format The station was set up to promote the sale of Westinghouse radio receivers. A staple at the classic rock WZLX, Nowlin is the right man for going "against the wind.". As an Emmy Award-winning broadcast journalist, he brought creativity, emotion and a sense of humor to local news reporting, covering everything from the snowy New England weather to military parents being reunited with their children. Sara Ann. departed Ted noted that radio is such a subjective medium -- one man's station his enthusiasm confirms his love for the profession. 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. Dale Dorman, [19], Following the opening of the Boston studio, WBZ expanded its news programming via a partnership with the Boston Herald and Traveler newspapers,[19] and carried pro and college sports broadcasts, including Boston Bruins hockey, Boston Braves baseball, and Harvard Crimson football. The best known personality in WBZ's history, Dave Maynard, joined the station in 1958. is terrific -- here's a radio personality who really seems genuine. in his sleep. This format was similar to sister station KDKA in Pittsburgh. With all the cookie cutter, assembly format, which she has been doing on this great radio station WXRV FM, 92.5, Haverhill, Mass.--A former journeyman has found a home Suddenly, he recognized a familiar voice on the airit was Bruce Bradley. Bud Sawyer, former WGAN Morning Host 1960's-1970's-Part 1. Sullivan,