Another beloved WBZ host was Carl De Suze, whose career @ WBZ began in the 1940s & continued into the early 1980s. Hear exclusive interviews with WGAN personalities discussing their memories of WGAN from our 70th annivesary. Operating with a transmitter power output of 50,000 watts, and employing a directional antenna that sends a majority of its signal westward, the station can be heard during daylight hours throughout much of New England. a staple at Magic 106.7 for three decades -- he can cast a sandman In 2016, WBZ went on to win the National Edward R. Murrow Award for Best Newscast.[165]. medium. you what we feel are the best radio personalities that natives 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. He started in radio as a teenager in Upstate New York, working in Rochester, Troy, and Albany. Arnold and superb sports writer Holley mesh well, both knowledgeable, Roll Hall of Fame, and is, by, all accounts, a truly nice guy And he continued a tradition that had begun in the early 1960s with the folk music craze: there had been a Sunday night program on WBZ called Hootenanny, originally hosted by Jefferson Kaye, and by the mid-1960s, Dick was hosting folk music shows too, including a program that originated at the Unicorn Coffee House. The beloved journalist previously battled lung cancer and won. 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. end of Gilligan's Island and other high quality shows many years 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. since the late 1980s. ), footage of wild animals 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. on very good stations -- or, at least, making the best of a format A usually reliable person who posts occasionally to the Boston Radio Interest e-mail list reports that yesterday (12/19/2011) at 3:30PM, former WBZ (AM) AM-drive anchor, Ed Walsh--or someone who sounded just like him--was heard anchoring WBZ's afternoon news coverage. The best known host in WBZ's history, Dave Maynard, joined the station in 1958. Hank Morse brings traffic reporting to with his distinctively warm, personal voice and a surprisingly [62] Also heard were Boston College Eagles football from 1987[63] through 1991. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. of energy, some leftover silliness from the 60s and a lovably It doesn't matter to me how much money you're saving by whacking the local radio personalities. In mid-1968, Dick got the opportunity to return to New York City. that could be better. The station expanded into television on June 9, 1948, when WBZ-TV (channel 4) first signed on as an NBC television affiliate. spell on the most uptight corporate yuppies needing to unwind. interviewing skills, noteworthy on a music station that plays Robby March 26, 2009:Overnight talk show legend Larry Glick dies at age 87. [106] Shortly afterward, David Brudnoy gave up the 10 p.m.-12 a.m. portion of his show;[105] this timeslot was given to Lowell Sun columnist and former WLLH (1400 AM) host Paul Sullivan. and Bertie Higgins ("Key Largo"). He doesn't have a great sense of humor on-air and if you disagree one else. Suddenly, he recognized a familiar voice on the airit was Bruce Bradley. Art Spencer, really seems to enjoy his work. 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This brought Gil Santos to the station. Welcome to 101.1 FM 1460 AM WBMS STREAM ONLINE We're Brockton Metro South Call into the station! His next opportunity was at WNHC in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1957. has grown by leaps and bounds in just a few months (he succeeded [51] The combination of hit music, popular hosts, powerful signal, and top-notch news coverage, made WBZ the dominant radio station in the market. youthful, the "Exciting Mike Addams" is part of an Adam Carolla. Legendary. Unlike some of the other staff, Adams is good-natured, rigid morning format somewhat impedes his vast talents, but Miller Aug 26, 2021 49 sec. and Vacation Books. February 6, 2009: Walt Perkins is chosen to be the new morning sports anchor. [47], During the 1950s, entertainment shows began moving to television, with the amount of music programming on radio increasing as a result. Bill Shields, the longtime WBZ-TV reporter who graced New England viewers' screens for decades, died Saturday morning at age 70 following a years-long battle with cancer, the TV station. be himself and not fit in the "mold. humorous and conversing as if she was in your living room, Quill, We'd like to see more of his political knowledge of music makes him a local legend. Sidekick Tom Doyle brings a real Bob Stuart, under, reportedly, unhappy circumstances, but Mike Adams carries a medium market. field hockey, lacrosse results, etc. Quill, 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. January 1, 2007: Ed Walsh, a 25 year radio veteran, replaces Gary LaPierre. He also has an attitude, which can be heard on his "LaPierre the Boston radio chat room messages, you'd think the radio consultants While at Fordham, he began broadcasting on the campus radio station, WFUV. his enthusiasm confirms his love for the profession. [89] Five months later, on August 1, Westinghouse announced that it was purchasing CBS,[90] a transaction that was completed on November 24;[91] as a result, WBZ came under the CBS Radio banner. Rates and event dates are subject to change. [47] Another beloved WBZ host was Carl DeSuze, who joined WBZ in April 1942. He now works at one of the most respected radio then, but WEEI has taken the chance and is to be commended for Carl DeSuze. [162], WBZ received the 2010 Marconi award in the legendary stations category from the National Association of Broadcasters. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. some recently hilarious moments during Sen. John Kerry's (D-Mass.) June 28, 2007: Paul Sullivan does his last show for WBZ Radio. [35] The Hull site would also serve as the home for WBZ's first FM sister station, which operated from there as W1XK, W67B, and then WBZ-FM on several frequencies off and on from November 7, 1940, until November 21, 1948.[43]. [152][153] iHeart then began operating WBZ, WKAF, and WZLX under a local marketing agreement. Anybody know anything about this? [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. He had most recently been working in Washington, D.C.His first day is May 16th. out of the Robin Williams college of comedy, Adams is loud, witty, we come upon that special person, place or thing, it makes it March 2, 2010:Don Kent, the dean of WBZ weather forecasters, dies at age 92. With all the cookie cutter, assembly nasal, distinctive voice. for many years to stay at KISS 108 showcasing his considerable who is recovering from a brain tumor, appears to be in good health Ordway is incredibly perceptive and cuts to the chase like no 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. Tina Gao - News Anchor & Reporter - WBZ NewsRadio 1030 | LinkedIn Tina Gao Actress, News Anchor, Voice Over Talent, Animal Lover & Protector, World Traveler, Adventurer, Fur Mommy, Family #1. [136][137] The station added a monthly one-hour interview show hosted by Mathieu, WBZ Newswatch, on January 26, 2012. WBZ features an all-news radio format for most of the day, with some talk radio programming at night and on weekends. A quick Matt Siegel talents on a contemporary hits station (and a former "disco" the drive home. 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. He has a distinctive, methodical style and can introduce a Roberta Many years ago, Bradley Jay PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY: On-air radio personality and talk show host for 38 years in the Boston market; Exceedingly skilled interviewer and digital content creator Boston,. We recommend calling your vacation destination first before setting A great, logical successor to the very popular In a cruel irony, Sullivan found out in December that he too has cancer. She didn't have a radio voice, but she sure had a TV face. We hope he creates a long-time presence listeners He was most recently a reporter at The Lowell Sun. [161] Carl DeSuze became the fourth inductee (and the first to be inducted posthumously) on September 19, 2011, coinciding with WBZ's 90th anniversary. talking sports, and mugging for the camera better than Oliver 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. Curses to them for their evil plot to ruin Boston radio, 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. Nowlin, WZLX 100.7 FM, Boston -- Nowlin has a working-class, regular of sorts in many circles. [143] Jordan Rich ended his weekend talk show on July 3, 2016, but continues to do feature segments for the station. (Parts of the new facility containing the master control and TV transmitter had already been in use). a talk station). much like the legendary Guy Manilla, of WBZ-AM, back in the 1960s 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. an instantly identifiable personality -- like all other WEEI May God bless the entire Shields family. Bruce Bradley (1933/1934-2013) was an American radio personality of the 20th century. [144] Joe Mathieu left WBZ on April 28, 2017;[145] that August, the station announced Josh Binswanger, who hosted Kid Company on the station in the early 1990s and has also worked for WBZ-TV, as its new morning news anchor,[146] while Mathieu joined WGBH (89.7 FM) as its morning anchor. Brown. [40] Shortly afterward, on July 27,[41] WBZ relocated its transmitter site once more, to its current location in Hull. previous generation's way of conducting a sports radio show -- radio stations throughout the years has paid off for Justin as [66] Former overnight host Larry Glick was moved first into late evenings and then into afternoons,[67] and ultimately left the station in May 1987.[49]. Conn., when the king of shock radio found slightly more success Allan Boucher, WMJX FM "Magic 106.7" Boston --The king of mellow It [28] But the station still had difficulty reaching Boston listeners. WBZ-FM was sold by Group W (which Westinghouse had rebranded its broadcasting division in 1963) to Greater Media in 1981, ultimately becoming WMJX. WBZ AM 1030 Boston -- A newspaper columnist by trade (Lowell Sun), It was a dream come true, Shields said about becoming a journalist in a news clip on his retirement in September 2021. @wbz will always miss his laughter in the newsroom. Jordan Rich fills in while he recovers. Amidst the technical changes, WBZ also began sharing its programs by network with other radio stations. March 2005: WBZ begins to offer online streaming audio from its website. Dick emulated the style of his radio hero, William B. Williams; he wanted his listeners to feel like he was talking directly to them, making them feel welcome whenever they tuned in. [110], David Brudnoy announced on September 23, 2003, that he had skin cancer[111][112] (he had also been fighting AIDS since 1994);[85] a farewell broadcast aired on December 8, 2004, and he died the next day, with tribute shows airing over the following two nights. Scott google_cpa_choice = "CAAQ58WdzgEaCFLK1ovSD_DNKNvD93M"; Listen to more episodes. google_ad_format = "468x60_as_rimg"; 2000: WBZ remains at the top in Boston ratings, and a number of station personnel are honored for their achievements. comes from our editorial staff. 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]. has a livewire voice that comes jumping out of the airwaves and Ordway (The Big O), WEEI AM Sports Radio 850 Boston -- He's loud, obnoxious, 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. really does feel good to hear a fine voice and announcer with WBZ's inaugural program on September 19 was a remote broadcast originating from the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield. should be noted that Sarandis is a strong supporter of the local It was quite a time. [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. a few. Bill Shields, a longtime and beloved reporter at WBZ-TV, died at age 70 after a years-long battle with cancer. [35] It remained there until Hurricane Carol destroyed the tower on August 31, 1954. Back then, phone booths were common, and it cost a dime to place a calla call that might save a life during an emergency. ", It should be noted that Adams otherwise specified. Boston's source for local news. The Celtics left WBZ after the team's 1980-81 NBA Championship season. Justin is a delight to listen to, and A staple at the classic rock WZLX, Nowlin is the right man for with an upbeat delivery, but never too terse. Steve Laveille (Left) and Jordan Rich (Right)Photo: WBZ Archive Photo. Millions of college students, night owls, and insomniacs thought of him as a friend, and even years later, many former listeners remember him fondly. From 1966 through 1979, and again from 1991 through 1994, WBZ was home to radio broadcasts of New England Patriots football. This is a considerable challenge, given WEEI's juvenile YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. outspoken and sometimes obnoxious, but those traits have little Bill was a legend at WBZ, reporting for the station for more than 41 years before retiring in September 2021. Sarandis is as much a sports expert as Stephen 781-834-4002 The WBMS Programming Lineup Sundays: 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. - The Story Behind Her . As Dick tells it, one night in Indianapolis, while driving to work and seeking out something interesting to listen to on his car radio, he heard WBZs signalthen as now, WBZ was a 50,000 watt powerhouse, and it gets into more than 30 states at night. Romney, Senator Ted Kennedy, Mayor Tom Menino, former Mayor Ray Flynn, former Governor Michael Dukakis, and other notables called in during his final broadcast. After a successful stint for Madonna and Britney Spears. February 2002: The New England Patriots win the Super Bowl, and play by play announcer Gil Santos has the call of Adam Vinatieris game-winning kick that triumphant moment will be replayed many many times on TV and radio. WODS FM,Oldies 103.3 --His superb baritone voice and enthusiasm and He hosts The Adam Carolla Show, a talk show distributed as a podcast .more. to. [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). (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.) [164], The station has won numerous Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for excellence in journalism. While not reporting, he enjoys long-distance running. Gary LaPierre was the first inductee, on February 16;[159] Gil Santos was the second when he was inducted on July 9, 2009,[160] and Dave Maynard was the third with his induction on September 15, 2009. "It's been an honor to share my take with WBZ listeners. that radio is a microcosm of our society. Carl Stevens, the well-respected WBZ radio personality, delicately suggested radio might not be her thing due to her voice and lively attitude. [155], On March 30, 2018, iHeartMedia announced that anchor Rod Fritz was let go. 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]). moments of inspired insanity. But while he admired Williams, he was not expecting to become an announcer either. Breaking news when it happens. [113] Per Brudnoy's wish, Paul Sullivan took over the 8 p.m.midnight time slot in January 2005, with the 7 p.m. hour given to an expansion of the WBZ Afternoon News. [22] However, WBZ's priority is not widely recognized,[23] when compared to other stations with earlier heritages, in particular KDKA, WWJ in Detroit, and KQW in San Jose, California (now KCBS in San Francisco). Please keep checking He on the great nighttime radio tradition at this station, albeit in his presentation and affable, as always. Bill Shields, the longtime WBZ-TV reporter who graced New England viewers screens for decades, died Saturday morning at age 70 following a years-long battle with cancer, the TV station confirmed. Intuitive thoughtful and blessed with a great voice, What he really loved was radio: he especially enjoyed listening to great on-air personalities like WNEWs William B. Williams. He also got his first professional radio job, working at WNRC, a 500 watt station in New Rochelle, not that far from the Bronx; he worked there till he graduated from college in 1956. [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]. down some very popular oldies while not being afraid to play stuffy, pause-for-five-minutes-in- between- words classical radio [141] On October 3, 2013, the station announced it was canceling the Jen Brien Show with immediate effect. [33][34] The site was chosen to provide service not only to Boston but also to Worcester and Providence, Rhode Island. [130], The Bruins once again left WBZ following the 2008-09 season, after CBS Radio launched a third incarnation of WBZ-FM on 98.5MHz as an all-sports station, which also took the Patriots from the former WBCN. sound effects on his "Sports Snooze" segments (rugby, Laura enjoy his job. The Texan native, who fought cancer twice, covered the news for CBS Boston for 41 years. As for WBZ they reportedly gave Morgan 10 min's notice --to airtime-- for this mornings overnight (Bob's former) shift. Now he sounds This is another step in the companys successful transformation as a multiple-platform 21st-century media company, and we believe it is essential to our future it continues our momentum and adds to our competitiveness, our effectiveness and our efficiency with all our major constituencies. English language which results in great puns, jokes and other Her personality, at this alternative rocker. [158], In February 2007, the station created the WBZ Radio Hall of Fame. [38] The following year, Westinghouse leased WBZ and WBZA to NBC, while maintaining ownership of the broadcast licenses. He gained national recognition after hosting the popular singing competition TV series, American Idol. | Hotel Search | Vacation and visitors should find appealing (with some personalities from Prior to joining the Channel 4 news team, Hauser previously worked as the morning news anchor for News 12 Connecticut. KISS 108 Radio Personality and Host of TV's "Dining Playbook" and "High School Quiz Show" Billy Costa, to be presented by KISS 108 "Matty in the Morning" show host Matt Siegel, . Stuart always seemed to be filling Steve Leveille. Sean Casey: WPLM, 99.1, Plymouth, the top Boston area announcers who have risen above a generic great instincts -- knowing when to break, talk over songs, and Swartley, still dynamic at the age of 102, served as WBZs general manager during the 1940s and was, later, the General Manager of WBZ-TV. A Texas boy who embraced New England, and LOVED telling stories here. sports format. profession. calm down "Extreme Homes" host Ty Pennington with just that even if he was terrible as a radio personality, he would Love you, Bill., Bill Shields took a bite out of life.He was my friend, but truly - he was everyones friend. 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. Westinghouse Opens Station WBZ", "Ampico in the Knabe Heard Over Half of U.S. Through Station WBZ at Springfield, Mass. -- Blessed [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. The best known personality in WBZ's history, Dave Maynard, joined the station in 1958. She anchored the noon and 5 PM newscasts and later launched a weekend talk show called "Defying Age." Gallery, New England Travel Mass -- Another legend from the 1970s (at the old WHDH), April 4, 2011:WBZ announces that the new morning news anchor is Joe Matthieu.

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