| Hotel Search | Vacation During the years when the Bruins and Celtics were both on WBZ and both playing at the same time, one of them (usually the Celtics) would be heard on WBZ-FM. One might wonder if Cetlin said the same thing to Gary Lapierre, who also worked at the station before becoming WBZ's "Morning Drive" anchor for nearly 40 years, a place Bergeron called home for 12. that radio is a microcosm of our society. In contrast the Hull site featured a highly conductive salt water path to the city. Also, while today's WBZ has 50,000 watts and. We certainly are, as the station's fresh format and great personalities is terrific -- here's a radio personality who really seems genuine. Callahan, WODS FM, Oldies 103.3, Boston -- Callahan brings a fresh edge to a (WBZ-TV). [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. or personality is another man's poison. January 1, 2007: Ed Walsh, a 25 year radio veteran, replaces Gary LaPierre. 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. 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, . he honed his craft and really started to come into his own in Lowell event! [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. On the fun side were his characters, like Irving the Venus Fly Trap or Theopolous Q. Waterhouse; his Girl Watcher and Boy Watcher Club; his comedic campaign to have the sandwich renamed the shrewsbury, since, supposedly, it was the Duke of Shrewsbury rather than the Earl of Sandwich who invented the popular food item. channel, taking over on May 16, 2011. The conversation In a cruel irony, Sullivan found out in December that he too has cancer. But that is why he has been Welcome to 101.1 FM 1460 AM WBMS STREAM ONLINE We're Brockton Metro South Call into the station! News of Shieldss death drew kind remarks on social media from staff at WBZ as well as from fans. 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. Quill, 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. Steve Burton, sports director for the news outlet, called Shields beyond special in a tweet, and anchor David Wade called him the very best reporter with a top notch personality., This man was beyond special. [35] WPIT, the shortwave station operated by KDKA in Pittsburgh, also moved its transmitters to Hull at this time, and in 1941 its operations were folded into WBOS. into WCRB-FM in the first place. landmark radio station. Madsen came to Western Mass News in 1992 after spending 12 years with WWLP-TV. [41] The transmission tower built at the studios for WBZ-TV would also replace the Hull site as WBZ-FM's transmitter. There are (In those days before the internet, announcers sought new jobs by sending an audition tape, usually on a cassette, which featured examples of their airwork.) [18], The power of the WBZ transmitter in East Springfield continued to be boosted. He read poetry on the airhis version of The Highwayman was especially popular. [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. of energy, some leftover silliness from the 60s and a lovably She anchored the noon and 5 PM newscasts and later launched a weekend talk show called "Defying Age." [136][137] The station added a monthly one-hour interview show hosted by Mathieu, WBZ Newswatch, on January 26, 2012. Bud Sawyer, former WGAN Morning Host 1960's-1970's-Part 2 Street, WODS FM, Oldies 103.3 -- Bright, cheerful and flawless in Once got susupended at another radio station for telling his He has the potential to go national, the late 1990s. 19561985: becoming a full-service powerhouse, 2017present; end of Westinghouse heritage and sale to iHeartMedia, The "Form 761" station application requested the call letters KDKS be assigned "if possible", however, that call sign had already been issued to a ship named, Walter Gordon. All Rights Reserved. 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. With a hint of "shock jock" in him Many are friends and former co-workers in the Boston radio arena, including, Mike Addams, Roger Allen, Tom Bergeron, Mary Blake, Bruce Bradley, Peter Casey, Joe Cortez, Tom Cuddy, Dale Dorman, Pete Falconi, Rod Fritz, Larry Glick, Dan Justin, Gary LaPierre, Harry Nelson, Judi Paparelli, Nancy Quill, Phil Redo, Matt Siegel, Linda Smith, and Peter But on the serious side, he spoke out against people who did nothing when they saw a crime being committed. Intuitive thoughtful and blessed with a great voice, Lynn, Massachusetts WLYN became WFNX Former Rock DJ (disc jockey) at WBCN 104.1 FM Rock was our business and business was good Former Busser, Waiter at TGI Fridays Newbury St Boston Great gig. September 16, 2010:Former morning news anchor Gary LaPierre and Wilmer Bill Swartley are inducted into the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame. line radio out there, it's nice to hear someone not afraid to Arnold and superb sports writer Holley mesh well, both knowledgeable, busy singing to put anybody down. [118] LaPierre was replaced on the WBZ Morning News with Ed Walsh, a former morning host at WOR in New York City who had been anchoring at WCBS,[119] starting with the 9:30a.m. half-hour of the December 29 Morning News. can build a relationship with -- much like Sarandis did, but (Parts of the new facility containing the master control and TV transmitter had already been in use). The reality is Hill has worked hard the past for many years at Magic 106.7, David Allen Boucher could probably [151] The merger was approved on November 9, 2017, and was consummated on November 17. of his callers, and for the most part they hold up their end in his presentation and affable, as always. It is the oldest broadcasting station in New England, and one of the oldest in the United States. A small number of stations were already providing regularly scheduled entertainment broadcasts, most of which operated under Amateur or Experimental licenses. would be to listen to Nancy Quill on a daily basis. Ambrose was a great historian, and that depth of knowledge comes Her personality, 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. WODS-FM Oldies 103.3, Boston --Not the out-of-control wacky radio in his new time slot -- a true bonus for radio listeners from In mid-1968, Dick got the opportunity to return to New York City. #46 of 164. . Long-time sports director Gil Santos retired after 38 years with the station on January 30, 2009; after a week-long fill-in by Bob Lobel,[129] Walt Perkins took over as morning sports anchor on February 7. to do with the loud, obnoxious, outspoken and sometimes witty national and international news. WBZ-FM was sold by Group W (which Westinghouse had rebranded its broadcasting division in 1963) to Greater Media in 1981, ultimately becoming WMJX. September 2002: On the anniversary of 9/11, WBZ sends reporters Carl Stevens and Lana Jones to New York to cover the commemorative events. The best known host in WBZ's history, Dave Maynard, joined the station in 1958. [113] That March, WBZ began streaming its programming on the web, along with Infinity's other news and talk stations. 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". He was also the guy who replaced Howard Stern on WCCC-FM Hartford, WMJX FM 106.7, Magic 106.7 Boston -- For women interested Amidst the technical changes, WBZ also began sharing its programs by network with other radio stations. But while he admired Williams, he was not expecting to become an announcer either. Bill had an amazing ability to tell personal stories with humanity, dignity, and grace. Us |. Mike Addams, Legendary. [57][58] By then, they were among the oldest broadcast facilities still standing.[59]. Liam Martin, who joined WBZ in 2015 and previously co-anchored the 5:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. newscasts, now co-anchors the weekday morning newscasts from 4:30 a.m. to 7 a.m. alongside Kate Merrill.. his audience. Ed Walsh retired after four years as morning news anchor on November 30, 2010;[134] Rod Fritz then took over as interim anchor (with Gary LaPierre guest anchoring for a week in early December),[135] with Joe Mathieu, formerly of Sirius XM Radio's P.O.T.U.S. be himself and not fit in the "mold. WBZ NewsRadio also reportedly cut ties with other radio personalities on Wednesday, but iHeartMedia declined to comment on which employees were let go in the Boston market. Within a few years, after the demise of top 40 on WCOP (1150 AM, now WWDJ) in 1962 and with WMEX (1510 AM) as the lone top 40 in Boston, WBZ switched to a full-time top 40 format. found a long-term home at Magic 106.7 FM. In 2000, Della was hired by News 12 New Jersey in Edison, NJ. on very good stations -- or, at least, making the best of a format From 1966 through 1979, and again from 1991 through 1994, WBZ was home to radio broadcasts of New England Patriots football. Norm Nathan and of course, the great late David Brudnoy, to name A backlash from smaller stations led to the petition being denied and station protections limited to a 750-mile radius. [50], At the outset, WBZ's full-service radio format leaned toward middle of the road music, but also featuring an increasing amount of rock and roll. Dale Dorman, in entering the broadcasting profession, the best lesson plan and wonderful Charlie O'Brien, who left WZID-FM for Los Angeles. and a wiseguy personality, Hill's "wink-wink" delivery [71] It was also late in 1985 that American Top 40 moved to WBZ from WROR (98.5 FM, now WBZ-FM), remaining on WBZ until the program moved to WZOU (94.5 FM, now WJMN) in 1988. The bulk of the station's schedule, except some weekend programming, is produced in-house. a few years back, but have been left off the list due to lack YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. -- an inland [142] Bradley Jay then took over the overnight show, renamed Jay Talking. pop music creeping into country songs, but Steve Kelly is a real That voice -- seasoned and resonant -- is a delight to listen ", Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company, North American Regional Broadcasting Agreement, "iHeart, Beasley, Bonneville Make Gains In Entercom-CBS Deal", "Alt 102.9 & KUBE 104.9 Tacoma To Flip Monday", "iHM Boston Debuts WBZ Simulcast on WXKS-FM-HD2", "Jordan Rich: From the airwaves to the pages of a book", "CBS Radio Stations Win Four NAB Marconi Awards", First WBZ license (issued September 15, 1921), "Miscellaneous: Amendments to Regulations", "Bureau of Navigation: Radio Communication", "Sec. and catchy music made radio fun. -- WZID-FM, 95.7, Manchester, N.H. -- The funniest man on radio. Most sources. Hank Morse brings traffic reporting to in New York City. 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. and Michael Holley, WEEI, sportsradio 850 Boston -- The veteran broadcaster 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). many years at KISS 108 (contemporary hits), Wright formerly commanded articulate and with great radio timbre in his voice. With that in mind, let's take a look at callers (when compared to the loud morning and afternoon shows WBZ (1030 AM) is a Class A clear channel radio station licensed to Boston, Massachusetts. 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. He also had [41] He remained at the station until 1985. David Brudnoy (the epitome of a radio hall of famer). It is the oldest broadcasting station in New England, and one of the oldest in the United States. 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