Since then, and especially when the show moved to FM radio, Valenti has become one of the most well-known radio personalities in Detroit. Meanwhile, WXYZ, gained two percentage points from the 5 CKLW lost within a year. Wolf, never one for the new limitations or restrictions, had been with the station since the early 50s. Rogers was at CKLW in 1972 and '73. I wrote the Birmingham winning football score and the opponents losing score on a piece of paper and held it against the glass in front of his face, hoping he would announce it. For almost three decades, the voice of Mildred Gaddis has been embedded in the fabric of Detroit's urban radio folklore. WRIF-FM IS BACK ON THE RADIO, JAM PRODUCTION SERIES: TALK-TO-ME, WXYZ RADIO, WJR [Detroit Free Press] RADIO PRESS PHOTO: MARC AVERY, WXYZ RADIO 1270: A 1957 [Detroit Free Press] DETROIT RADIO BACK-PAGE AD, BILLBOARD HOT SOUL SINGLES: WEEK ENDING, MARCH 6, 1976, HIS TIME-OUT ENDS; [DAVID] RUFFIN SOLOS AGAIN . Remember when 89X switched to county? THANK YOU Lee for putting the rumors to bed. I listened February 27, 2023 . Many Detroiters who came up listening to radio pioneer Martha Jean "The Queen" Steinberg or John Arnold are harder pressed now to land on a homegrown host's channel. If memory serves, Bob Beasley and I were fired the same day at WEXL by way of a memo at the end of our shifts in the commercial live copy note book. Calvert got his start in the early 70s at WWWW. Listen To Podcasts That Examine The Passion, Perseverance, And Power Of Black Culture! Birmingham won the game. A Southfield High School graduate, the former WDRQ radio personality learned his skills at his high school radio station. Photographs by Beth Hoxie, Detroit Radio Personalities, Past and Present, General Motors African Ancestry Networks 17th Annual Black History Month Celebration. With more than 860 live broadcast stations in 153 markets across America, there's a local iHeartRadio station virtually everywhere. By the mid-1930s, while still a standing member, WXYZ dropped out of the Mutual Broadcasting System and became a new affiliate for the NBC Blue Network radio group. Hailing from Troy, MI, Henson started his career at Classic Rock WCSX-FM in Detroit, and six years later, he headed to Detroits Sports Talk WDFN-AM as Director of Programming and Morning Show Host. for the Windy City that year. GOD Bless you BOTH! Radio personality Josh 'Bru' Brubaker in iconic Fisher Building. Amazing! Pages in category "Radio personalities from Detroit" The following 65 pages are in this category, out of 65 total. While WWJ is one of many legacy radio stations in Detroit, lets take a look at radio personalities from the 20th and 21st centuries who have helped shape the radio community. Send 4 copies of 45s and 2 copies of LPs to program director Bruce Still, 20777 W. Ten Mile Rd., Detroit, Michigan 48219. Eighty seven-years ago, according to, the station spawn birth in the Detroit area under the calls, WGHP was once a charter member (of 16 stations) that aired the first, program in 1927. Now riding on its new-found successes, WXYZ evolved into playing more of the mainstream pop hits, rock n roll and current popular album themes being played around the country in the modern radio era. We know the killer chemistry hes enjoyed best with Michelle McKormick, and paired with the comedic timing of Travis Gibbs, Mornings on WLAV will be transcendent and almost criminally funny., Derek J. So, I rode my bike over to the shopping center which was about 2 miles away. CUMULUS MEDIA announces that it has appointed well-known former Detroit radio personality Gregg Henson as On-Air Co-Host, Mornings, on heritage Classic Rock station 97 WLAV-FM (96.9) in Grand Rapids, MI. 1 in the ratings, they became a heavy influence for record sales in Detroit. (WWJ) -- WWJ Newsradio 950 listeners will be hearing some familiar voices in new time slots, as Detroit's top news station announced a new anchor lineup Thursday, effective immediately. Our drummer would call Joel Sabastian etc. He did Sunday night segway on Mix 92.3, I am writing to ask if you know where former CKLW-WNIC radio personality Johnny Williams is today? He was much more into Sinatra and the standards.. Detroit Radio will never again be as exciting and fresh as it was in the 60s. Then in 1960, the doctors established WCHD which was the 1st jazz radio station. For many at the station it only served as reminder who it was who still owned the station. Concerts Monster Jam 2023 Mar 11, 2023. at times found themselves into a virtual ratings tie vying for the top 40 title on the dial, seemingly, with no end in sight. Lance also advises stations, talent and brands on digital content strategies, programming integrations, and brand extensions. The WXYZ line-up in late 1965 consisted of some of the greatest radio voices heard on Detroit radio during that time. I loved all the comments about the early 60s WXYZs radio. Location: Detroit. I remember many of the broadcasters. By the early 1950s, ABC and WXYZ brought out the best in quality programming in Detroit on the TV dial. . the scene was set for the end. As a teen, to me, you and the horn were as close to teen heaven as it got.. Following the news, many current and former 97.1 The ticket personalities took to Twitter to pay their respects to Jamie. Such latter-day legends as Jim "J.J." Johnson, Doug Podell, Allan Wilson, and Frank Beckmann are expected to make an appearance as well. By the latter part of 1965, there was several changes in the WXYZ line-up. Detroiters also tuned in on WXYZ for the latest thrilling adventures of The Green Hornet, The Challenge of the Yukon (tailored after dog personality Rin-Tin-Tin). Listen to the all-new WOMC for Detroit's Classic Hits! A least two of us had been approached by WKNR to leave WXYZ and join them with their plans which they outlined to us in detail. We truly enjoy hearing from everyone! Integrated Media Specialist. Music format: Contemporary. Then For A Short TimeMorning ManTill The Drake Format Arrived. Now with new alternative moves towards capturing better ratings in the market, much of the old ABC network programming was being replaced while diverting some attention to the music of the times. Gwen. People from Detroit, Michigan by occupation, Northwestern High School (Michigan) alumni, Television personalities from Phoenix, Arizona, Television anchors from Los Angeles, California, Television personalities from Detroit, Michigan, Sportspeople from San Francisco, California, Radio personalities from the Las Vegas Valley, African-American television personalities, Military personnel from Georgia (U.S. state), United States Marine Corps personnel of World War II, Religious leaders from Birmingham, Alabama, United States Army personnel of World War II. Then, on Halloween Eve of 1963 the KEENER onslaught began. I found Don Zees theme song: It can even be heard throughout most of the eastern United States, and eastern Canada at night, making it one of the most powerful radio stations in the United States, at 50,000 watts. Others remained. Ray Steele | The Lone Ranger, on Radio, where he belongs. I believe the first televised performance of My Girl by The Temptations was done on our show. Having gained ground, WXYZ and. Immediately after the war years, in 1946, the station was sold and was purchased by the American Broadcasting Network in New York. There was the legendary broadcasts from the, By early 1963, after coming on board the ABC-owned and operated station in February the previous year, Lee Alan, with the, was by then pulling in a phenomenal 40 per cent share of the Detroit audience during the early evening and night time hours, according to a 1963, of the Top 40 business. Art Regner. AUGUST 14, 1961, Detroit Radio: 1963 JFK Assassination Coverage, FROM THE ARCHIVES! Hi Dave, thank you so much for sharing your wonderful WXYZ 1270 radio memories! I remember hearing him bring evening news into our home in Plymouth. Required fields are marked *. Now heading forward well into the early 1960s, the 1270 top 40 notables would comprise of great air names as, Storer-owned WJBK and RKO Generals CKLW for the Top 40 crown in the Motor City. From interviewing Bruno Mars to dressing up as a leprechaun at Rosie OGradys, having a morning show and was live on Saturday nights from Luna. GREATER MEDIA Classic Rock WCSX/DETROIT has named DAVE DAHMER as the new evening host replacing STEVE KOSTAN (NET NEWS 9/25) who exited the station last month. Vote on the 'Top 7 @ 7' songs with Rob + Holly Weeknights at 7PM on your favorite Audacy Country station. Henson returns to Michigan from Richmond, VA, after a successful run at heritage News/Talk station, WRVA. I have that same picture and no clue who they are. As we rode in my car he gave the dedication saying, Diane this song is from Dave to you and he says he really loves you. It was really great! I found out that Dick Kernan was at Spec Howard. WCHB was the first black-owned radio station built from the ground up. And two years later I could not have sold The Lee Alan School of Broadcast Arts to him, and 10s of thousands of people may never have experienced the excellent school it has become under his direction at The SPECS HOWARD SCHOOL. 1,456 talking about this. HEY BRUCELAVOIE IT WAS LEE ALAN(ON THE HORN) CREAM OF THE CROP UNTIL 12 OCLOCK YOU LEFT OUT THE IMPORTANT WORD ON(THE HORN) HAVE SOME OF HIS OLD ON THE AIR SHOWS IN MY OLDIES COLLECTION INTERESTED THANKS, MICHAEL, __ TRIBUTE to a FRIEND __Sorry to say it took SEVEN YEARS for me to hear of the passing of a Detroit radio legend on June 23rd, 2010 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. When Will We See The Bed Sled In Detroit? Programs such asWild Bill Hickok, Supermanand The Cisco Kid. was in search of its own identity with ideas for newer audience appeal. WMXD BACK ON THE RADIO: GERALD McBRIDE, JANUARY 1996. Under Alans tenure as new station PD, Pat Murphy would move up in the afternoon time-slot on WIXIE, from the all-night hours. I will soon be releasing the Audio Book version of my book, Turn Your Radio On. My sister was also on the show as was the members of the Shades of Blue who had the record OH HOW HAPPY in 1966. Chuck, Johnny Williams is alive and doing well. When first starting out in Detroit, the personality hosted Jay Towers and the Morning Revolution for six years. WXYZ was in fact the legend of which you speak. Detroit radio was special, as were the personalities. Lepidis personality on and off air is as colorful as her hair. (AP Photo/File). And it would unfold just as I had predicted., After just two weeks going into 1967, it was apparent the top 40 run at WXYZ was finished, over and was done. Fred Wolf was doing a special broadcast on the following Saturday morning at a shopping center in Royal Oak, at the intersection of 13 Mile Road and Woodward Ave. Early life [ edit] J.P. McCarthy was born in New York City to John Priestley McCarthy. and on the television side Club 1270 was gaining Detroit audience popularity asJoel SabastianandLee Alanintroduced the hottest WIXIE hits on WXYZ-TV. "Her career was her life, she just loved music," said her son Mir Loving.. Falter, Vice President/Market Manager, Cumulus West Michigan, commented: Behind Greggs hardcore Rock roots and razor-sharp wit is a dedicated community leader and passionate advocate of the audio industry. "Jim Johnson is one of the most well-known radio personalities in Detroit, with over 40 years of experience exclusively in the market," said Debbie Kenyon, Senior Vice President and Market Manager, Entercom Detroit. According to the Detroit Historical Society, the on-air personality American Top 40 program was broadcasted on over 1,000 stations across the nation in the late 80s. Martin and Howard was in, Joe Bacarella was the new program director and WXYZ was officially Sound Of The Good Life.. NOVEMBER 16, 1974, MOTOWN MONDAYS! According to CNN, Banks settled in the Windy City in the 80s. Do you remember the CKLW Batman sticker that we got when we joined the batman club in the 60s? Paul W. Smith - 5:30 am - 9:00 am. The Lone Ranger, all local creations that had me glued to the receiver. Audacy Effective immediately, WWJ Newsradio 950 in Detroit has a new daily lineup. if it wouldnt have been for Dave Diles! Persistence paid! The early 40s were magic. DAVID RUFFIN: A MOTOWN 45 RPM FLASHBACK, 1976, 92.3 FM! PART OF AUDACY NEWS. By early 1963, after coming on board the ABC-owned and operated station in February the previous year, Lee Alan, with the Lee Alan Show was by then pulling in a phenomenal 40 per cent share of the Detroit audience during the early evening and night time hours, according to a 1963 Hooper radio survey. NOVEMBER 16, 1974, MOTOWN MONDAYS! The added new voices on 1270 became the newest household names. Her name is Donna and she is a very wonderful lady," wrote the Detroit radio legend, who is known as the city's funny, unflappable voice for 45 years. Henson joins WLAV from Richmond VA where he was serving as Program Director for Audacy News/Talk 1140/96.1 WRVA and Sports 910/105.1 The Fan WRNL. (He WAS on Monday Night Football from 1970-1981 but he NOT HOWARD COSELL broke the news of John Lennons assassaination in 1980! We look forward to Greggs contributions to the next incredible chapter in the history of one of the countrys greatest Classic Rock stations., Henson remarked: Returning home to Michigan to work with Michelle McKormick and Cumulus is very exciting for me and my family. UK is grappling with vegetable shortages. Ortiz said he is excited to be making the move from sports to news. Regards Lee Alan. He loved reminiscing about many of the people you have listed on this site. Henry, I never know where Im going to run into you next. Programs such as, Still prime on WXYZ radio since coming back to Detroit from New York in 1947 was, initially came over to Detroit (WXYZ) from Cleveland in 1935. "There are so many people I wish . DAHMER was the interim night jock on . Times reporters broadcast their interviews with prominent persons from the day's news. Detroit sports radio legend Art Regner. He has also hosted and programmed Sports 1130 WDFN and 1270 WXYT Detroit, 950 WPEN Philadelphia, 970 WBGG Pittsburgh 1300 KVET Austin and 105.3 KRLD-FM Dallas and News/Talk 1190 WOWO Fort Wayne during his career. Detroit radio personality and author Steve Black is celebrating his 1,000th episode of his syndicated "The Chop Shop Guitar Show." (Photo by Scott Legato) When Steve Black began his syndicated . holy smoke! This brings back good memories for this 80 year man. . to Don Zee almost every night for awhile before going to bed.It has The top 40 formula at WXYZ was now growing in popularity on the Detroit radio dial. But by mid-1966, not much had changed for WXYZ during their battle for higher ratings in Detroit. When WDFN became the first all-sports-talk station in Detroit in the early 1990s, Regner was one of the very first on-air hosts. So, Watch How You Drive That Automobile Now..And Dont You Dare Turn It Into a Couple of Tons of Deadly Weapon. Another page in Detroit radio history had been turned. By then WXYZ radio held down a huge Detroit audience over the competition for market share. Were beyond happy with our next adventure., Michelle McKormick, Co-Host, Michelle and Gregg With Travis, added: This idiot. After working in the biz for 58 years, reports show that Perkins retired from radio this year. M o r e T o p 4 0 Y e a r s T h e 6 0 s. But by late-summer of 1964, WJBK was out of the Top 40 business. Also, according to the Billboard issue dated above, WXYZ was now ranked third at 22% below CKLWs 34% and WKNRs 44% share of the Detroit market overall, in that order. The new Keener Sound was by then fast retaining the largest rise in total market share in Detroit radio history. Jim Costa is headed home. The top news/talk station in the city will now have the following hosts in these time slots. I keep doing that every few minutes for at least an hour, but he kept ignoring me. By years end, WXYZ was now a slight 24 from the previous 22% they held in 1965. During the, some of the old radio names would leave WXYZ. Police said they found a 35-year-old woman and. Fact is that changing the format was the specific move that insured the failure of Martin and Howard. Veteran sports radio personality Rico Beard is joining 97.1 The Ticket as the new partner for Mike Valenti in the popular weekday . Lee Alan stands out among the most revered. Tony Ortiz, who has served as a sports anchor for WWJ and sister station 97.1 The Ticket, has also been elevated as new co-anchor of the afternoon drive, teaming up with Jackie Paige from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Brooke Allen will continue in middays, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. I couldnt be more excited to elevate Tony and Jason into their new roles, said Debbie Kenyon, Senior Vice President and Market Manager, Audacy Detroit. A bit later he moved over to WOMC. . Tom's career in radio spanned more than four decades. Jason Scott and Roberta Jasina (5am -10am) Brooke Allen (10am - 2 pm) Tony Ortiz and Jackie Paige (2pm - 7pm) ET. Music, news, in-depth conversations, and laughs are what you hear while listening to the "Mason and CoCo In The Morning" show on Kiss 105.9 in Detroit. His show was still on in Cleveland last I heard. The show broadcasts live on Saturdays from 2p-4p EST on AM 1200 WCHB and 99.9 FM Detroit. Then Id listen to the 11:55 newscast and the first ten minutes of Don Zee with his zombie theme Tarantula by the Tarantulas. Others remained. He used to golf with him at West Shore in Grosse Ile. They found that voice in Marc Avery. No longer were the deejays allowed to play whatever they wanted to play. The estimated total pay for a Radio Personality is $49,332 per year in the Detroit, MI area, with an average salary of $46,037 per year. Wondering if Tom Dean is still around. Its no surprise that there are many famous radio disc jockeys who came from Detroit. Ad: In the Detroit area it's CKLW - 5,000 watts day and night - clear channel. He Consistently Used An EVIL LAUGH BumperWhich was the Harold Perry Great Gildersleve Laugh. Slagle initially came over to Detroit (WXYZ) from Cleveland in 1935. About this same time, Jimmy Hampton was hired as the new over-night personality on 1270. Lee Alan left momentarily, came back again, this time working in the WXYZ television studios. In April, Alan also brought back the Detroit Sound Surveys for record retail outlets scattered throughout the Detroit metro area, highlighting the best in top 40 music WXYZ could offer from Broadcast House. Where did Joe Bacarella jr go when he left the radio business? Circa 1962-1963. It was a fun time. Read more: Casey Kasems daughter pushes Michigan lawmakers to pass elder abuse bills, Ken The Casual One Calvert - WWWW, WABX, WRIF, WLLZ, WJR and WCSX, Related: A look inside Detroits historic Black-owned radio station. Joey, THANK-YOU for your service to the USA! Recently Lepidi won a Gracie Award for her interviews with artists such as Justin Bieber, Billie Eilish, Adele and many others. Earlier on, these entertaining WXYZ radio programmings were heard on many stations through the Mutual group across the U. S. and Canada. Starting in 1969, Dick has worked 51 years in radio news. CHESTERFIELD, Mich. (WLS) -- A well-known Detroit area radio reporter is dead and his two kids are injured amid a chaotic crime scene at his home. Respectfully, David Olsen. Over on the radio dial, interspersed between network news and commentaries, music shows and local programming, WXYZ brought Detroiters Ozzie and Harriet, Corliss Archer and Big Time Boxing on Friday nights. We told Chuck what was going to happen, but he and many others were convinced that nothing could ever topple the historic WXYZ. And of course, Lee Alan was on as well during that timeline as well. My Mother listened to Fred Wolf every morning. 20 thoughts on "FORMER DETROIT RADIO PERSONALITIES - DECEASED" Roger January 21, 2016 at 3:59 AM Regarding the very last name listed, Don Zee.I believe he was also on CKLW overnights at least in '66 & '67 before he went to Texas where he passed from a "cleaning his gun" incident. When they were at the station, being number one was no big deal. from a 44 previous. Detroit was bigger, but that doesn't always equal nicer. That it should be dropped. Is he still around? It was bigger than all of us. >>> LISTEN LIVE, Fractured G20 foreign ministers grapple with deepening rifts, Russian strike on Ukraine apartment block kills 3, injures 6, Extradited Indian charged with murder in Australian city, Global stocks lower after inflation fuels rate fears, British navy seizes Iran missiles, parts likely Yemen bound, SpaceX launches US, Russia, UAE astronauts to space station, War, anger cloud Ukrainian athletes' path to Paris Olympics, 20 injured by turbulence aboard Germany to Mauritius flight. While he did not start his. Always live on the free Audacy app. Back in the golden days of personality radio, Scott Regen was personality-plus. Beckmann spent 48 years behind the microphone as the constant voice from the golden tower of the Fisher Building. Dr Darrius Beyonce is Coming To Detroit Summer 2023 Feb 01, 2023. Thank You. But it was just before he started at WWJ. With the Fred Wolf era gone and out of the picture, Fritz extended his sights in search for a younger (but calmer, more contemporary) voice in filling the morning void. Wed pack up and go. He has previously been heard in Grand Rapids on a dual market afternoon show he hosted for 1130 WDFN Detroit and 96.1 WMAX Grand Rapids. Dick Kernan was my boss. A co-host of the , Mike Valenti, 97.1 The Ticket host (YouTube Screenshot). I have been remembering back to when I was working at WXYZ radio in 1966 til May 1967. The campaign worked and WDRQ changed format. Tom hosted various shifts at the station with his last being mornings at the station, leaving in late 1960 or early 61. detroit radio personalities. Its also an honor to be able to deliver the news on WWJ, a station that I grew up listening to and have been pleased to work at for the last 21 years., Im both excited and honored by the opportunity, Scott said. Jerry Lubin, who was among the pioneering air personalities in the city's burgeoning FM radio scene during the late 60s and. What ever happened to Dale Conquest I would like to send him an e-mail. Even ex-Detroit Tiger Denny McLain, whom you may recall. It is absolutely true that Brother Joel Sebastian, Dave Prince, and I went to my late friend Chuck Fritz and literally begged him to champion the cause and petition the New York Brass (Hal Neal President ABC owned and Operated Stations) to drop the old, out dated network programming. 26 Feb Feb Radio 1270 became the hottest commodity on the radio dial for local music venues and dance entertainment. Elizabeth Washington, Digital News Editor. Immediately after, By the early 1950s, ABC and WXYZ brought out the best in quality programming in Detroit on the TV dial. Everything was so exciting as great personalities and music lit up the airwaves. A Mitch Albom Tom Athans B Doug Banks Frank Beckmann George Blaha Scott Boman Ralph J. Boyd Jerry Buckley (journalist) Don Bustany C Cara Carriveau Kim Carson Tom Clay Charles Coughlin D Thank you, Chuck. Worked at the Rouge complex and was found by Tom Margellar who critiqued my released 45 which resulted in a very short and wonderful relationship about record collectiong and music in general. He was in a trailer which had one end of it surrounded with glass, and that is where Mr. Wolf was sitting as he did his broadcast. June 16, 2015 / 7:29 PM / CBS Detroit. 2023 Audacy, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ROBERT WESOLOWSKI Did it against WKNR just the way we could of. Obviously I have heard Mr. Alans voice on various commercials and really appreciate his bringing us up to date on his colleagues. I think he knew those days were over and he had no desire to go back. Thankyou! Tell me some of your favorite on-air personalities and email me your favorite radio moments at ewashington@wdiv.com. and ask do you need a live band somewhere? It was expected of us. at WXYZ was finished, over and was done. Went with Mel to the Motown Review. Rich in history as one of the most storied and oldest broadcasting institution in Detroit or for that matter, the entire country. DAVID RUFFIN: A MOTOWN 45 RPM FLASHBACK, 1976, 92.3 FM! If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566. George Noory Talk Radio Host Overview: George Ralph Noory (born June 4, 1950) is a radio talk show host. Age: 70. Very kind man who had a great career. WWJ Newsradio 950 announces new anchor lineup, Michigan man strangles girlfriend after hours of arguing, tells police he 'couldn't take it anymore': MSP, Featured Image Photo Credit: WWJ Newsradio 950, Legal fight over student debt a prelude to political battle, The Carters: What you know may be wrong (or not quite right), At G-20, high expectations for India as rising global power, Labor judge: Starbucks violated worker rights in union fight, Carbon dioxide emissions reached a record high in 2022. His last on air work was for a small radio station in Marysville, Oh. WXYZ-FM: ERP 27,000 watts. Rogers spent three decades in radio, mostly in the Detroit market, but also with stops in Washington, D.C., Pittsburgh and Cincinnati. The 27-hour radio fundraiser, organized by Ron Smerigan, Director, Media Integration, Cumulus Detroit, aired on 760 WJR and featured 760 WJR on-air personalities Radio Hall of Famer Paul W. Smith, Sean Baligian, Marie Osborne, Tom Jordan, Chris Renwick, Lloyd . Marie and Ed. On top of working at WJR and having his own talk show, The Frank Beckmann Show, Beckmann also was the announcer at the Big House for the University of Michigan and for the Detroit Tigers. Especially touched by your mention of your wifeand her passing. Still til this day I MISS both Lee and Joel Sebastian, WXYZ, the Club 1270 TV program which I took part in. I have a picture of a musical group of 7 people. Joel Sabastian left WXYZ for the Windy City that year. But by the mid-50s WXYZ was in search of its own identity with ideas for newer audience appeal. Among the leading personalities to grace the airwaves there were Tom Shannon, Dave Shafer, Charlie Van Dyke, Frank Brodie, Terry Knight, Walt "Baby" Love, Bill Gable, Tom Rivers, Ted Richards, Scott Regen, Charlie O'Brien, Dick Purtan, Gary Burbank, Byron McGregor and Dick Smyth. According to the Billboard trade publication dated July 2, 1966, CKLW lost five percentage points from the year before. Detroit Radio: 1963 JFK Assassination Coverage, FROM THE ARCHIVES! Editorializes twice a week. No. The ABC-owned station now found itself heavily competing against. Mix 92.3. (WWJ) -- WWJ Newsradio 950 listeners will be hearing some familiar voices in new time slots, as Detroits top news station announced a new anchor lineup Thursday, effective immediately. My brother, Jim Heddle, who frequently went by Big Jim Edwards on air, worked at various radio stations in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Flint, Battle Creek, Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, Tucson, Arizona, and quite possibly I have left some out since I did not have his photographic memory re: Oldies rock &roll among other topics. Yes! The suggested appointment for PD was approved by the ABC brass-heads in New York. I was a young teen when WXYZ was the top station. Special programming: Don McNeill Breakfast Club 10-10:55 a.m. M-F. Lou Gordon Comments, 2-minute commentary, 6:25, 9:25 a.m., 12:05 p.m. M-W-F. 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