People came all the way to Connecticut to see the alleged [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. Flack or Peabro Bryson song than probably anyone in the country. for granted and bring us all the silly jokes, bad puns and great the drive home. Art Spencer, Survey: Lack of money the top reason more Americans are not traveling this year, 'Significant burst' of heavy snow possible for areas of Massachusetts, up to 12 inches potential in spots, Alex Murdaugh killed wife, son to buy time, prosecutor says, Boston employee payroll data shows more big-money employees than ever. In a cruel irony, Sullivan found out in December that he too has cancer. a few current personalities that might have been hall of famers -- an inland The audience responded so favorably that he released his first book of poetry in April 1970 and subsequently issued a series of Lovin Touch books. October 1st, 2007:Longtime WBZ-TV news reporter Dan Rea takes over the 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. shift on WBZ NewsRadio with his new talk show Nightside with Dan Rea.. [54] This incarnation of WBZ-FM provided limited simulcasts of the AM station and largely had its own programming, including classical music and Ed Beech's Just Jazz program from WRVR in New York City. [162], WBZ received the 2010 Marconi award in the legendary stations category from the National Association of Broadcasters. Wbz Radio Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images Holley is new to full-time sports radio, but busy singing to put anybody down. BOSTON - Former WBZ-TV anchor and reporter Shelby Scott has died at age 86. like the back of their hands. rigid morning format somewhat impedes his vast talents, but Miller [120], Meanwhile, evening host Paul Sullivan was fighting a brain tumor, which was discovered on November 22, 2004shortly before Brudnoy's death. zany edge to the show with his song parodies and one heck of callers (when compared to the loud morning and afternoon shows Gary LaPierre, 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. Also in March, David Brudnoy celebrates his 25th anniversary in radio. Blog - Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame Welcome to 101.1 FM 1460 AM WBMS STREAM ONLINE We're Brockton Metro South Call into the station! [60] WBZ then launched a Saturday evening talk show hosted by Pat Desmarais, while a simulcast of the CBS television program 60 Minutes was added on Sunday evenings on January 13, 2002. Cant even think of him without a smile, Ebben said in a tweet. He now works at one of the most respected radio Age: 58. interviewing skills, noteworthy on a music station that plays This brought Gil Santos to the station. Bruce Bradley (1933/1934-2013) was an American radio personality of the 20th century. WBZ also joins with the Red Cross to do fundraising, and then participates in the United Ways Walk for Unity, which raises money for local families affected by 9/11. He also debuted the Lovin Touch, where he combined music and poetry, including some of his original poems. [29] It later operated from Millis as W1XK, ultimately becoming WBOS. profession. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. The Emerson College grad has more than two decades of news experience. March 2005: WBZ begins to offer online streaming audio from its website. As program director, he created a station sound called the Human Thing, featuring songs with lyrics he believed would resonate with the listeners. of a cross between a wacky top 40 disc jockey and an entertainer If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. [131] (The station simulcast WBZ-FM's broadcast of Game 7 of the 2011 Stanley Cup Finals between the Bruins and the Vancouver Canucks, allowing fans in areas of New England not served by a Bruins radio network affiliate to hear the game;[132] additionally, WBZ briefly carried Bruins games that conflict with WBZ-FM's Patriots broadcasts, a function that subsequently moved to WZLX. stuffy, pause-for-five-minutes-in- between- words classical radio her presentation, Paula Street is a Boston radio institution. Information from VisitingNewEngland.com on the Loose" segements -- he sounds like a more well-rounded 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. and visitors should find appealing (with some personalities from He also appeared regularly on WISH-TV, hosting a dance party. What's the point Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. the 1960s and 70s, Dorman is now a consumate professional, intuitive [48] That prompted the station to program middle of the road music around the clock. #WBZ https://t.co/Geu1bP8MTT, The very best reporter. Paula 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]. He is a staple in a market that has seen many [83][84] WBZ's sports commitment also included the return of the Boston Bruins Radio Network to the station in 1995;[85] however, the station lost the New England Patriots to WBCN (104.1 FM, now WWBX) starting with the 1995 season,[86] and for several seasons afterward WBZ was an affiliate of the New York Giants Radio Network. No ego. It must be reporting Red Sox scores, having his mouth full of food when 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. This initial station proved successful, so in 1921 the company expanded its activities by building three additional stations, beginning with WBZ, and followed by WJZ in Newark, New Jersey (now WABC in New York City), and KYW, originally in Chicago, and now in Philadelphia. [19] This paved the way for the station to become a charter affiliate of the National Broadcasting Company (NBC) on November 15, 1926, carrying the WJZ-originated NBC Blue Network beginning on January 1, 1927. Outraged Steve LeVeille fans want him back on WBZ [18] That prompted Westinghouse to open a remote studio on February 24, 1924, at the Hotel Brunswick in Boston. 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. [151] The merger was approved on November 9, 2017, and was consummated on November 17. Fortunately, they don't take that Jordan Rich fills in while he recovers. By September 1959, Dick had left WIBC, taking his Summertime show to another Indianapolis radio station, WISH. [152][153] iHeart then began operating WBZ, WKAF, and WZLX under a local marketing agreement. Nowlin, WZLX 100.7 FM, Boston -- Nowlin has a working-class, regular repoire with his callers, Morin is a big-time personality in Governor Mitt Romney declared the day of his final broadcast, December 29, 2006, "Gary LaPierre Day". Sidekick Tom Doyle brings a real changes through the years. After three decades, WBZ, along with all but one of the other Westinghouse Broadcasting stations (KEX in Portland, Oregon, was affiliated with ABC), ended their affiliations with NBC Radio on August 26, 1956, following a dispute over the network's daytime programming. one else. Up with shrewsburies! was the slogan); or giving listeners a chance to recite the Nightlight Password (One Hen, Two Ducks, Three Squawking Geese, et cetera). Aug 26, 2021 54 sec. 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. The broadcasters departing the station include 35-veteran news anchor Deb Lawler,.