";s:4:"text";s:20170:"11-2; Dave Prince, 2-6; Lee Alan, 7:15-10; Here listed below is the ABC network programming line-up on WXYZ for a typical broadcast day, according to, By then Steve Lundy headed out west to another ABC-owned station, in San Francisco. And of course, Lee Alan was on as well during that timeline as well. Music News Lizzo, Justin Bieber, Lil Nas X & More Attend . Still can be heard on WNIC and seen on Fox 2 Detroit, the media personality has been juggling both radio and TV since 2004. Earlier on, these entertaining WXYZ radio programmings were heard on many stations through the Mutual group across the U. S. and Canada. Thank You. We're Looking For the Hottest Unsigned Artist! 1-844-BUY-RADIO; Mix 92.3 Detroit's R&B and Throwbacks ya girl Cheron. Joe Baccarella had never experienced being with a number one rated station. Once one of Detroit's most popular radio duos, the two spl. Thank you, (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. Radio 1270 became the hottest commodity on the radio dial for local music venues and dance entertainment. I have been remembering back to when I was working at WXYZ radio in 1966 til May 1967. He was also the voice of the University of Michigan hockey team briefly in the 1980s. ITS DAVE PRINCE . After graduating from the University of Detroit, he began a successful radio career. Ray Steele | The Lone Ranger, on Radio, where he belongs. Thanks for considering posting this overlooked top R&B DJ. Purtan, 83, retired a decade ago from his final job in radio at WOMC-FM (104.3). The on-air personality can also be heard nationally and locally on the Church of Lazlo show. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. WXYZ 1270 in 1966. Lee if you read this=you and Purtan were two of the reasons I got into this crazy business back in 1974ouch that was a long time ago. Rich in history as one of the most storied and oldest broadcasting institution in Detroit or for that matter, the entire country. Tune Up Man, Angie Starr, Mason, Coco Source: Facebook Angie Starr. Call 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ/WV/PA/MI), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (CO), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-888-532-3500 (VA) or call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN). Russell McNamara Host, All Things Considered Russ McNamara is the host of All Things Considered for 101.9 WDET, presenting local news to the station's loyal listeners. Absolutely loved Lees personality, voice and humor in the early 60s. Now holding a 29% share, a year earlier they held a higher 34% in 1965. I have interviewed numerous people throughout my journalism career such as MC Lyte, Doug E. Fresh, Spudd, and John Mason, Reggie Reg ( Detroit radio personalities) Three 6 Mafia, Russell Simmons . Line-Up: Cam & Lisa 5-9, Lynn Martin 9-12, News 12-12: . "We grew up here in Detroit and we can truly speak to our audience from the experience of listening because Detroit is a music town," Hill told me. Still at second overall in 1966, 3 of the CKLW share percentage points went to WKNR, who gained at 47 from a 44 previous. Dont know whether to brain you or thank you==but 40 years later, here I still am, morning drive news at an NPR station in Grand Rapids for 25 of those 40.\. Now we have both CK and Keener to contend with. I only recently ran across this article. Martin and Howard was in, Joe Bacarella was the new program director and WXYZ was officially Sound Of The Good Life.. For many at the station it only served as reminder who it was who still owned the station. Now heading forward well into the early 1960s, the 1270 top 40 notables would comprise of great air names as Fred Wolf; Joel Sabastian; Paul Winter; Steve Lundy; Don Zee; Fred Weiss; Dave Prince and Lee Alan. By Januarys end Lee Alan was gone. I never talked to a nicer guy in my life while Joey was on the air. DEERNEST@UMICH.EDU. He loved reminiscing about many of the people you have listed on this site. The deal also included a share of any syndicated monies should any portion of the show go national, although that never happened. January 18, 2023 ~ Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget at The Heritage Foundation Policy Analyst David Ditch, talks with Kevin about the financial state of families in America. There will be so many positive vibes coming in, I think that's the main thing. It had no color line. 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! NJ/PA/WV/IN/IA/CO/TN/MI/VA only. One night he informed his followers what actually happened. "Because it hasn't been done this way before. Johnson will also continue serving as the station's midday show host, weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Relive many of the classic 60s WXYZ Detroit Sound (some 40-plus total!) But ABC kept it there because they had national sponsors that bought in and were promised all the top 10 markets. Get Tickets Here! Detroiters can still tune into The Julia Show via the Audacy app. And WXYZ had the most popular disk jockey in all of Detroit during that time both radio and TV Ed McKenzie. Anyways, it has been great going down memory lane. At the station, there were those who were beginning to feel their efforts moving forward for a larger audience share was by now, possibly, being hampered by all the network programming fed into the Detroit affiliate out of New York. . She is a native Detroiter who grew up listening to news and music programming on Detroit Public Radio. Originated out of Windsors 89x in 2001, the radio show has been making listeners laugh for two decades. So Thank you for remembering ! Remember when 89X switched to county? Playing Classic Rock at WCSX for everyone in Detroit Rock City is a dream come true. The WIXIE drive was gearing forward with their biggest run against the competition in the Detroit top 40 market. By April, after talking to Fritz that he should hire him immediately, Alan had Joey Reynolds making the move over to the Motor City. In 1941, the . No longer were the deejays allowed to play whatever they wanted to play. I was so proud and honored that Lee actually took the time to read the e-mail personally. After working in the biz for 58 years, reports show that Perkins retired from radio this year. 1-844-BUY-RADIO; 100.3 WNIC Detroit's Variety - 80's 90's & Today Kristina. Detroit Radio Personalities, Past and Present On Sept. 25, Detroit Radio Personalities, Past and Present, was held at the Crowne Plaze Hotel in Novi. Especially touched by your mention of your wifeand her passing. The WXYZ line-up in late 1965 consisted of some of the greatest radio voices heard on Detroit radio during that time. for the Windy City that year. These historic radio broadcasts were produced locally from the stations annex-studios, located at the former Mendelson building on East Jefferson Avenue in Detroit. Ah, those were the days my friendthanks for the memories Henry! Over the years he has won a prestigious Peabody Award for uncovering corruption in Detroit Federal Bankruptcy Court, and aired a series of reports on faulty bite mark evidence which lead to the freeing of two men who had been serving life prison terms in, Ken Rogulski is a news anchor and reporter for WJR. 1 in the ratings, they became a heavy influence for record sales in Detroit. While he did not start his. Copyright 2022 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. 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. Always live on the free Audacy app. Motor City Radio Flashbacks. By the early 1950s, ABC and WXYZ brought out the best in quality programming in Detroit on the TV dial. No. While he did not start his career in Detroit, Kasem learned his chops on the west coast in the 60s. WNIC . He used to golf with him at West Shore in Grosse Ile. I remember many of the broadcasters. Tom Ryan was born July 28, 1942 at Providence Hospital in Detroit. Back in the golden days of personality radio, Scott Regen was personality-plus. 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. Former Detroit radio personality set to join KICKS. "Jim Johnson is one of the most well-known radio personalities in Detroit, with . DETROIT, November 28 WXYZ radio. According to the Associated Press, Banks was given a late-night weekend show at WDRQ. January 18, 2023 ~ 760 WJRs Jeff Sloan tells Paul W. as the inflation numbers come down small businesses will need to adjust to continue to make money. Such latter-day legends as Jim "J.J." Johnson, Doug Podell, Allan Wilson, and Frank Beckmann are expected to make an appearance as well. In 2003, Ryan Seacrest took over the American Top 40 program. One should never say never where Detroit, media, and egos are concerned, but all signs point to this indeed being the final radio roundup: The planning and logistics involved in pulling off such an event are becoming more grueling; Millie Felch Coffey, one of the driving forces with Seltzer, Dick Kernen of the Specs Howard School of Media Arts, and broadcast chronicler Art ("Radio's Best Friend") Vuolo behind previous reunions, died in June, and while Seymour will be the oldest Detroit radio legend in attendance, his contemporaries aren't far behind. from a 44 previous. Listen to the all-new WOMC for Detroit's Classic Hits! Channel 955 is the #1 Top 40 radio station in Detroit, MI, serving all of Southeast Michigan. Lee Alan left momentarily, came back again, this time working in the WXYZ television studios. Spinning on the floor and flying around crazed! According to the, The creator of one of the longest classical programs in broadcast history, according to the, Starting his radio career in the Motor City in the early 60s, Perkins served in many positions at WGPR, an all-jazz radio station. for a greater market share they once dominated in recent years. THANK YOU Lee for putting the rumors to bed. She also delivers traffic and weather for theFrank Beckmann Showeach day. Click here to read about Mark McKenzies experience with the format flip. I too remember the days when Mr. Alan and his crew were doing wonders at WXYZ radio in the early 1960s. From being an on-air broadcaster for both radio and television, best-selling author and journalist. Blakes Orchard and Cider Mill hosts new event with tropical drinks, ice sculptures, and barbecue, Limp Bizkits Wes Borland sues ex-wife for saying he kicked her out of Detroit home. 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. Required fields are marked *. Tom hosted various shifts at the station with his last being mornings at the station, leaving in late 1960 or early 61. Douglas, born Howard Douglas Morrison on May 6, 1915, worked as an announcer on WMBC-AM 1400 beginning in 1937 on the "Flying Cloud Quintet" broadcast. AUGUST 14, 1961, Detroit Radio: 1963 JFK Assassination Coverage, MOTOWN 60s SNAPSHOT MEMORIES: GLADYS KNIGHT, IT WAS DECEMBER 1967: WHEN WE LOST OTIS REDDING, A WXYZ 50S DETROIT RADIO LEGEND: MICKEY SHORR, WKNR TOP 31 DETROIT KEENER HITS: THIS WEEK 06/1968, RECORD WORLD | THE TOP COUNTRY SINGLES and TOP COUNTRY LPs: JANUARY 1966, RECORD WORLD | 100 TOP POPS and 100 TOP LPs: JANUARY 15, 1966, RECORD WORLD | DOZIER, HOLLANDS: THEYRE THE TOP . The first radio station in Detroit went on air Aug. 20, 1920. Management, the entire radio staff and Lee Alan, now as program director were convinced the right formula was now in place moving forward for 1966. I revisit this site now and then and just want to thank all who have commented about those halcyon days and of course about my colleagues and me and the shows we all loved to hear. in our Aircheck Library, here. 7 . He came from WCAR the low rated good music station and was able to convince ABC to concede. Cool to have Lee still knocking around. I read your posting and was moved by your remembrances of Club 1270 and the Casino. Get our top picks for the best events in Detroit every Thursday morning. The goal of the committee is to organize current and former radio station personnel to better preserve the history of Detroit radio and, perhaps, improve the health of Detroit radio now and into the future. Growing up in Dearborn, Gibb went to Fordson High School where he later taught at. Brubaker worked in the Detroit market for a couple of years and was heard on WDVD and WDRQ. Another page in Detroit radio history had been turned. Since the format flip in 2018, Lepidi started The Julia Show in Chicago at B96. Harris Dead At 31 Jan 16, 2023. . The three of us actually went to Chuck BEFORE Keener was launched while it was still WKMH. CLOSED NOW. Always live on the free Audacy app. Wagner, whose vast music knowledge and wry sense of humor are familiar to classical music fans from his 17 years at WQRS-FM in Detroit, is program director and music host for 90.9 FM. It was a fun time. Regards Lee Alan. DAVID PRINGLE? Oh===thanks for the horn and its fine tone. Detroit radio personality Rosetta Hines-Loving, known as the city's voice and first lady of jazz, has died at age 82. Memories From the Soundtrack of Your Life, A RETROSPECT INTO THE MAKING OF A GREAT DETROIT BROADCASTING LEGEND AND THE END OF A TOP 40 GIANT. Still prime on WXYZ radio since coming back to Detroit from New York in 1947 was Johnny Slagle. By 1958, there was a strict playlist with a more contemporary music format to follow. I never missed he and Joel Sebastian hosting the Club 1270 TV dance show. Foster retired in April 2017, eight months after a mild stroke at age 57. Persistence paid! Dick has been news director at WJR since 1989. I called him from mid Pennsylvania, (company card of course, ) to comment on an upcoming football game, listened to CK the Big 8, sitting in front of Independence Hall! Copyright 2023 ClickOnDetroit.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. I found out that Dick Kernan was at Spec Howard. (313) 298-9630. Right back atcha, Robin. We also saw many fine acts at the Casino. Wed pack up and go. 1 pick for the mid-morning time-slot over Robin Seymour at WKNR, according to Billboards Radio Response Ratings in the same July 17, 1965 issue. These historic radio broadcasts were produced locally from the stations annex-studios, located at the former Mendelson building on East Jefferson Avenue in Detroit. 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. Midland Reporter-Telegram. Catch them every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to noon on 760 WJR. Having gained ground, WXYZ and. Hopefully, we can keep this website going for many years, thanks to Mr. Alans kindness. (He WAS on Monday Night Football from 1970-1981 but he NOT HOWARD COSELL broke the news of John Lennons assassaination in 1980! . FILE - In this April 27, 1981 file photo, Casey Kasem and his wife Jean smile as he receives his own "Star" on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. A co-host of the , Mike Valenti, 97.1 The Ticket host (YouTube Screenshot). The ABC-owned station now found itself heavily competing against. Died: June 15, 2014 . Finally, he reported the score, and I wrote Thank You on the paper, got on my bike and rode home. was hired as the new over-night personality on 1270. A couple of nites after Lee initial broadcast on WOMC, I wrote a letter titled Fire Breathing Machines, Lee actually read it on-air. Honored by the PBA NBA and NFL Hall Of Fame he deserves to be an immortal sportscaster! . Times reporters broadcast their interviews with prominent persons from the day's news. Although I never met him, I listened to his__ Saturday Night Oldies Party__ every week-end on Magic 95 WMJC-FM from 1982 until 1987. The top news/talk station in the city will now have the following hosts in these time slots. at WIXY. The end of an era. That it should be dropped. I have a picture of a musical group of 7 people. His last on air work was for a small radio station in Marysville, Oh. Her show is nationally syndicated in 15 markets across the nation. In a city whose reputation was built on wheels, the music blasting from our four-wheeled entertainment centers and the men and women who brought it to us as our audio emcees hold a special place in Detroit's collective memory. WXYZ was to become the first ABC-owned radio station to play Top 40 hits (or then labeled as Formula Radio) in the entire country. Highly-identifiable air personalities. Thank goodness I have most of those memorable shows on tape! if it wouldnt have been for Dave Diles! She adds her own flair to traffic, weather and entertainment reports. Why wouldn't I want to interact with people?". The new jingles custom were produced in Chicago byDick Marx Productions for Lee Alan and were beautifully sung for WXYZ by the famous Anita Kerr Singers. First showCheech & Chong Royal Oak Music Theater. Martin and Howard were hired . THE DETROIT SOUND SURVEY: OCTOBER 10, 1966, Your email address will not be published. iHeart and Radio One have used a national blueprint that shifts more toward syndicated programs and less toward local, for example. The Chicago staple and former Southfield resident passed away in 2016. Reply to me adeernest@umich.edu Gwen. 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. That in 1966 the listeners instead wanted more of the music. Tony Ortiz has also been elevated as new afternoon co-anchor, teaming with Jackie Paige from 2-7pm ET. I think he knew those days were over and he had no desire to go back. 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. Min. The man who wore many hats in the Detroit music business. I went to her house about 15 minutes before Joel said he would dedicate the song and we went for a ride in my car. John Mason energizes the morning drive in Detroit every weekday from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.. His morning radio show, "Mason & Coco in the Morning," is a hometown favorite and has a large and. Detroit Country Music Station - WYCD-FM | 99.5 FM WYCD Win A Trip To A "Totally Private" Dan + Shay Performance News Eric Church is bringing his summer tour outside: 'See you in the season of sunshine' News Nile Rodgers, Kieran Hebden, Philip Selway detail touring experience for new book surrounding mental health News News News Podcasts Rob + Holly No longer were the deejays allowed to play whatever, The top 40 formula at WXYZ was now growing in popularity on the Detroit radio dial. Check womc.com for local news,. WJR News Director Dick Haefner is one of the most recognizable news voices in Detroit. Watch CBS Detroit Weekdays at 4 p.m. January 18, 2023 ~ Honigman Law Leader of Investigations and White Collar Defense Practice Matthew Schneider, talks with Guy Gordon about the latest of the classified documents that were found in President Bidens garage. I remember Detroit radio back into the 1940s and for some reason the name of Carl Zetterberg came to mind. 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