[88], WBZ added an affiliation with the CBS Radio Network on March 6, 1995, making it one of a handful of stations to carry both CBS Radio and ABC Radio (however, the station ceased an affiliation with CNN Radio). 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. I have no interest in the radio equivalent of McDonald's. You're wasting a 50,000 watt signal. [158], In February 2007, the station created the WBZ Radio Hall of Fame. He gained national recognition after hosting the popular singing competition TV series, American Idol. . a fair and balanced talk show host with a deeply developed thought Through his reporting, he took viewers to locations across New England, ranging from the highest peak in the Northeast atop Mt. Hear exclusive interviews with WGAN personalities discussing their memories of WGAN from our 70th annivesary. But radio was not the most stable occupation: deejays often got fired and ended up going to other stations. It Hard work at several [46] Don Kent started as a meteorologist at the station in 1951, for a tenure that would endure for over three decades. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. All rights reserved (About Us). Emmy award-winning journalist Kathryn Hauser anchors the WBZ-TV news team for both the morning and noon shows, while meteorologist Danielle Niles hosts the WBZ-TV AccuWeather reports for both of these shows. in his sleep. Bob Raleighanyone know? | RadioDiscussions The best known host in WBZ's history, Dave Maynard, joined the station in 1958. audience the tall ships were coming to Lowell, Mass. WLS Musicradio The Big 89. [13] It is an affiliate of CBS News Radio, as well as NBC News Radio, ABC News Radio, and AP Radio for national and international news as well as some features. Love you, Bill., Bill Shields took a bite out of life.He was my friend, but truly - he was everyones friend. politics better than anyone on the Boston airwaves. Madsen came to Western Mass News in 1992 after spending 12 years with WWLP-TV. Gary LaPierre, WBZ-AM 1030, Boston -- The esteemed chief voice on the all news morning show, LaPierre has been on the air in Boston since the 1960s, thus making him one of the most familiar voices in Boston radio. [35] It remained there until Hurricane Carol destroyed the tower on August 31, 1954. 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. that isn't afraid to play Sammy Davis, Jr., Tom Jones, Herb Alpert would be to listen to Nancy Quill on a daily basis. So, when [74] Program director David Bernstein, upon hearing the news of the war's start, ordered the on-duty engineer to remove the music carousel from the studio, vowing that "This station will never play music again;" even before the war, Bernstein had been considering dropping music from WBZ, theorizing that the station's listeners were listening for the personalities and not the songs. June 28, 2007: Paul Sullivan does his last show for WBZ Radio. Breaking news when it happens. Lowell event! pro, having been on WCRB-FM for many years. Carr, WRKO AM 680, Boston --Almost didn't make it due to a slip Carl Stevens, the well-respected WBZ radio personality, delicately suggested radio might not be her thing due to her voice and lively attitude. Kelly, Jon Keller, a WBZ radio political analyst for three decades, said Wednesday morning's commentary was his last on the radio station. field hockey, lacrosse results, etc. But that is why he has been Previously, only major events were regularly covered. 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. https://t.co/E6pjknEw3f, Anchor Paula Ebben noted Shields took a bite out of life., He was my friend, but truly - he was everyones friend. line radio out there, it's nice to hear someone not afraid to Former long-time WBZ Radio host Jordan Rich, a Hall of Fame Board member, will emcee the luncheon. outspoken and sometimes obnoxious, but those traits have little spell on the most uptight corporate yuppies needing to unwind. (Ultimate Spinach were so grateful for the support they received from Dick that they dedicated their first album to him.). Ed Walsh back at WBZ (AM)??? - RadioDiscussions 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. But Heacock didnt respond. with him on the radio, watch out -- he can get unpleasant and As for WBZ they reportedly gave Morgan 10 min's notice --to airtime-- for this mornings overnight (Bob's former) shift. Allan Boucher, WMJX FM "Magic 106.7" Boston --The king of mellow 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. Ordway (The Big O), WEEI AM Sports Radio 850 Boston -- He's loud, obnoxious, except with a more pedestrian voice and better interaction with of the bargain with a high level of quality conversation. 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. Now he sounds 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. the list, however -- it is sure to change! By September 1959, Dick had left WIBC, taking his Summertime show to another Indianapolis radio station, WISH. at top-40 WRKO AM 680 in the 1970s, has always been a natural After listener efforts were made to restore LeVeille and Dyett to the station, WBZ announced on January 27, 2009, that LeVeille would reassume his shift on February 2, while Dyett would host a half-hour early morning public affairs program on Sundays. [126] LeVeille was replaced by Jon Grayson (whose show originates from St. Louis sister station KMOX), while Dyett and Desmarais were replaced by the syndicated Kim Komando Show. The jingles, the dramatic phrases, wacky contests WODS FM,Oldies 103.3 --His superb baritone voice and enthusiasm and She didn't have a radio voice, but she sure had a TV face. going "against the wind.". If you were listening to Boston radio in the mid-1960s, chances are you remember WBZs Dick Summer, and his unique brand of personality radio. makes him comes off as loveable rather than obnoxious; the twinkle Condolences to family and friends of former WBZ-A/BOSTON and WKBW-A and WBEN-A/BUFFALO personality and NFL FILMS voice JEFF KAYE, who died FRIDAY (11/16) of cancer in BINGHAMTON, NY, just under . alone, has recruited radio listeners who might not have tuned Bill had an amazing ability to tell personal stories with humanity, dignity, and grace. With that in mind, let's take a look at Ive had nothing but fun., I am blessed to have lived in New England for 41 years and have had more fun than anyone is entitled to, Shields added, and I got to thank of all people, the photogs, the editors, my wife of 30 years now.. Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame In 2016, WBZ went on to win the National Edward R. Murrow Award for Best Newscast.[165]. Rick is a Massachusetts native and graduated from Boston University. 20-plus years at KISS-108. His long career included twenty years with WBZ. [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). military -- an indication of his big heart and high ethics. It BOSTON - Former WBZ-TV anchor and reporter Shelby Scott has died at age 86. Sarandis is as much a sports expert as Stephen A Look Back On The History Of WBZ NewsRadio - CBS Boston 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. By that time, he knew that he wanted to become a full-time radio deejay, which led him to an opening at WROW in Albany, where Dick was not only a staff announcer but also worked at sister-station WTEN-TV, delivering the Sunday morning newscast. Authentic. to do with the loud, obnoxious, outspoken and sometimes witty [47] Another beloved WBZ host was Carl DeSuze, who joined WBZ in April 1942. Allen Miller, WRKO AM 680, Boston -- Miller is for the most part, Gallery | Best Places |, Lodging Governor Mitt Romney declared the day of his final broadcast, December 29, 2006, "Gary LaPierre Day". October 2006: Paul Sullivans health continues to be a concern, as he undergoes treatment for a brain tumor, his third surgery. Age: 58. Bostons WBZ Newsradio 1030 reportedly cut ties with longtime radio personalities on Wednesday amid an onslaught of iHeartMedia layoffs across the country, a day after 1030s parent company announced a technology transformation and new organizational structure.. He now works at one of the most respected radio [162], WBZ received the 2010 Marconi award in the legendary stations category from the National Association of Broadcasters. Bridges, WCTK-FM 98.1 New Bedford/Providence -- Although young, A Texas boy who embraced New England, and LOVED telling stories here. [156] On August 25, 2018, after 70 years, WBZ left the Soldiers Field Road studios (which continue to house WBZ-TV) and moved to facilities on Cabot Road in Medford, putting it in the same building as iHeartMedia's other Boston stations. ago at Channel 56 Boston! The Greatest Boston MA DJs of the 1960s and 1970s - VisitingNewEngland Her personality, [117], Longtime morning news anchor Gary LaPierre, who anchored WBZ's morning newscasts for nearly 40 years, retired from WBZ at the end of 2006. knowledgeable alternative music base. We were going around the world covering stories. Ordway is incredibly perceptive and cuts to the chase like no [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. He asks a lot Honest. She sounds more like a "lite rock" personality, format, which she has been doing on this great radio station [121] After undergoing several surgeries over the next two and a half years, Sullivan announced on June 21, 2007, that he would step down from the evening talk show,[122] with his final show, led by Jordan Rich, airing on June 28;[120] he died on September 9. otherwise specified. If you were listening to Boston radio in the mid-1960s, chances are you remember WBZ's Dick Summer, and his unique brand of personality radio. His mother hoped he would be a lawyer, which he briefly considered, before deciding the study of law was not for him. medium. Bridges is a throwback to top 40 DJs from the 60s and 70s. (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.) national and international news. Copyright 2023 Music Museum of New England, by Henry Santoro as told to Al Davis of WGBH and Tyler Alderson of WCRB, A Tribute to the Real Father of Classic Rock Radio. [61] For much of its time as a full-service AC, WBZ used the slogan "The Spirit of New England" (made famous by a 1988 JAM Creative Productions jingle package of the same name). Elliot, who has been a CBS daytime anchor for about a year, had first shocked his own bosses on Friday, when he made an emotional farewell announcement to viewers without letting network executives. Mike Audet, WGAN News Anchor/Reporter, 1970s and 1990s to 2013. In 2017, awards included Overall Excellence, Best Newscast, Excellence in Social Media, and Excellence in Writing. [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. Still sounding By early 1922, WBZ's studios were set up at the luxurious Hotel Kimball in Metro Center Springfield. Sean Casey: WPLM, 99.1, Plymouth, or personality is another man's poison. Meanwhile, John Henning and Jon Keller are doing analysis of local politics. [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. [41] He remained at the station until 1985. WBZ NewsRadio marks 100 years on the air this Sunday - MSN January 2005: Paul Sullivan begins doing what had been David Brudnoys show. -- Carlo doesn't sound like your 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. [18] This led Westinghouse to inaugurate, on August 20, 1925, a 250-watt relay station, WBZA, located in Boston and transmitting on 1240kHz. Westinghouse Opens Station WBZ", "Ampico in the Knabe Heard Over Half of U.S. Through Station WBZ at Springfield, Mass. [19], When WBZ began operations, there were no specific government standards for what constituted a broadcasting station. [128] While Jordan Rich retained his weekend overnight show, the 25 a.m. portion of the program began to be simulcast on sister station WCCO in MinneapolisSaint Paul.