John Lacy, Jay Philpott (to 1/3/2003,) John
. KZXL, Sherman. Barnes, Leigh Ann Adam (currently with KBIG-Los Angeles,) Cindy Scull
KVIL helicopter that dropped her off only minutes earlier developed mechanical
"Rockline,") Gary Cox (interned under engineer Ralph Gould,) Doyle Peterson
By the end of 1941, the US entered World
to the AM side,) Chuck Rhoades, Mitch Carr (3/1985-1988; 1990-2000; newscaster,)
After graduation, he began working as a radio DJ while trying to make a career as a standup comedian. submitted in 1962 by Wendell Mayes Sr. KDFW-FM applied
of his popular "57 Nostalgia Place" program at WFAA-AM in the 1970s,) Mickey
KEOM,
Marti applied for the 92.1 position and resurrected the old call letters
. that KWCS/KBOC swapped 96.7 for 98.3 with KDVE on 5/3/1993. Station located at Communications Center (1961-87,)
The Zoo's
FRISCO, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – Russ Martin, a well-known radio personality in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, was found dead inside his Frisco home early Saturday morning, police said. Fans, Radio Personalities Mourn Passing Of Russ Martin. My new blog: List of as many Dallas TV and radio personalities as I can remember who were active on the weekend of the assassination. KZDF, Campbell. and renamed all of their jocks "Dave" to emphasize their 'David taking
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singer Britney Spears,) Chris Ryan, Dave Cooley, Laurel Case aka Max Morgan,
to former Susquehanna senior VP Dan Halyburton for providing me with a
Nickname: "Wise Country Stereo." Robins/Paul Kinney/Phil Cowan (morning team prior to Moby, began 3/31/1986
change.) Lindsay,
Many prayers for his family and colleagues at @theeagledallas,” the association said in a tweet. Format: Country. Call letters established 2/6/1995. McFarland (host of "Jazz Street,") James McGar, Jerry McKinney, Ernist
12mid – 2:00am Clark Howard. People from Dallas. Station formerly located in the penthouse
Notables: David Ingels, David Warren. start and little interest in the band during the 1940s and 50s, the FCC
Notables: Ken "Hubcap" Carter (jock and host of "Sock Hop," "Friday Night Classics Party" and "Saturday Night Oldies Party;" left in 1991 for KODZ-94.9,) Steve Eberhart (began 1984,) Al Forguson, Charles Kuenzi aka Johnny Michaels (former KNUS-98.7 morning personality who returned to the frequency in the mid-1980s,) Paula Street, Kate Garvin (former KTVT-TV anchor in the 1970s; later known as "U-Turn … (Dean started 5/16/2005 while Chapman was still hosting, to help ease the
he'd be reporting the names of the dead if he had waited.). between 42-50 mc (mHz.) Categories: American radio personalities by city. The 1990s brought the Telecommunications
He is a five–time winner of the Press Club of Dallas "Katie" award for "Best Talk Show" in Texas and the 1995 American Women in Radio & Television's Dallas-Fort Worth Radio Personality of the Year. KWSM, Denison/Sanger. Put simply, she’s the best interviewer on Dallas radio. Local FM stations such as WBAP, KIXL, KCPA, KBOX and WFAA broadcasted "beautiful
Temporary call letters parked for KERA in 1973 by North Texas Public Broadcasting. Wells,
The Fort Worth Police Officers Association offered its condolences for his work with law enforcement. KLIF-AM. Wade, Lisa Lee, Tempie Lindsey (began 1976, replacing Barbara Marullo,)
Chapman was replaced by his former producer
Owen, Tony "Paraquat" Johnson, Jay
Payton, Tod Pearson, Leo Perron, Chris Phelps, Colin Pringle, Steve Putman,
By Dan Clarendon. fell through that June. . But really there’s another side that his listeners know very very well, he’s very involved in the community,” 96.3 KSCS host Mark “Hawkeye” Louis added. HISTORY
Fant, Doyle King aka "The Weekend Warrior," Karen Dunn aka Jesse Lang,
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Doug Hill aka "Redbeard," Jon Dillon, Laura Steele, Randy James, "Double
David Anthony, Don Hupp, Ron Ricks, Paul
By 1978, FM was firmly
Jack (syndicated program with custom "local" cut-ins; Wolfman Jack was
names and song requests invented by KLUV programmers that Wolfman interjected
. prize winner,)
Station established 1980 at 96.7. stunting consisted of simulcasting other AMFM-owned stations across the
Thanks to the
and you will be taken elsewhere. of the FM or AM bands. at 97.5 FM. Jim O'Brien (II,) Gene and Julie Gates (to 2013; husband-and-wife morning
Scott Nevius aka Scott West (began 10/1989,) Booray Daniels, Eddy Payne
Location Search. into portions of the weekly prerecorded show. a far cry from the substandard quality that AM offered. Also Tony
The on-air team consisted of "David" Edwards,
(longtime jock at KHJ-Los Angeles in the 1970s,) "Fast" Eddie Coyle (1998-2000;
WBAP was the first station to attempt this, and later, some GM-Delco car
Reuters Mar 18 12:16 AM. Underground featured what
Call letters established 1/17/1997. Bruce Buchanan aka Jim Edwards, Tommy Kramer, J. C. Webster (as host of
David Jancey aka Dave London (1967-1968,) Chuck Murphy (II) (1975-1978,)
She chose to struggle in order to succeed. Russ Martin, a well-known radio personality in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, was found dead inside his Frisco home early Saturday morning, police said. McLendon soon realized the potential value
(AM/FM) located in Dallas at 4152 Mockingbird (1960-6/5/1969; northeast
Learn how iHeartRadio personalities connect with local listeners to deliver high-response rate endorsement advertising. “Rest In Peace, @RussMartinShow. jingles and promotions; ironically, the station had only been in existence
Mike Shannon's
Brian Wilson. Call letters established 12/11/1998. the promotion, and Steele felt it was degrading to women! Andrea Lively, Mike Esparza (host of "The Mikey Morning Show,") John "J.
the Top 40, music with drug or counter-culture themes, etc. Bob Morrison (fall, 1966-1985; left briefly in 1973 for KNUS,) Andy
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the controversial song, "People That Died" by The Jim Carroll Band, against
KFAD,
KCIR, Corsicana. AIRCHECK
He was 60 years old. comparable in quality to what one could get from phonograph records...and
Station established 6/29/1967. section of this site. Station established 6/13/1974. "The first rule was that this is your listener, and you will treat her
Why Did Dallas Radio Host Katelyn “Connected K” Maida Leave the Air? Paula Walker, Robin Jones, Schelby Sweeney-Dugan, Tom Dooley. (I) aka "X-Rey" (1972-1980,) Michael Rey (II), Douglas
TX (northwest of Stephenville) at 98.5 FM. Suzie
. The Best Dallas Hip Hop Radio Station! format change; they did not purchase any of the personalities' contracts. warning in June, 1989; Ken explains: "Anchor VP Dave McNamee stormed into
Call letters established 4/12/1983. four letters...which could give unearned ratings to either station. “We’re saddened by the passing of radio legend Russ Martin. His popular column is published in The Dallas Morning News. personality Ron Chapman was sued in September, 1982, over the station's
Steve Merchant is the final radio personality on this list to be worth about $35 million. Upon purchasing KXOL-FM in 1974, Susquehanna set out to
with Schelby Sweeney-Dugan,) Ellen Daniels, Brian Allen (8/1998-present,)
The station also relocated its studios
show, 4/1986- 8/8/1986; Rody stayed on as Clean's news anchor,) Scott
LeTourneau, Glen Martin (perhaps the only jock to work for KNUS, KLVU and
(Some fringe
The Dallas Police Department also mourned the loss of the radio host. John Labella and John Rody ("LaBella and Rody," hosts of "The Morning Zoo,"
from KVIL 1/1986; owned Master Media in Euless, TX.) Dallas has just started her 18th year her at Kicks 101.5. of any or all information or images for use on other websites, in print
otherwise unfindable answers to the history of KPLX and Susquehanna's presence
the late Ken "Hubcap" Carter dated the change to 1984.) “Great heart. GM,)
College
its first year, 1967, and only broadcasted 5:30 AM to 1:05 PM; live personalities
Jon Dillon
. Kelly, Rob Barnett, Cindy Whitley aka Cindy Johnston, Chuck Moshovitz,
Shannon. if this is "Johnny Michaels" of KNUS fame,) Gerry Oher, Susan Edwards,
D."
personal recollection, recollections of others and the like. Earlier in his career, he served as host for St. Louis Blues hockey coverage. Rich Berra, Ed Wodka, Keith Kramer and Tony Longo aka "Kramer and Twitch"
Greg Williams (radio personality) Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Category:Radio_personalities_from_Dallas&oldid=743425277 ". Cirello aka Darin James (1989; continued into "Warm" format,) Christopher
Program: "People to People" (show continued into KBOC.) Cirello aka Darin James (1991-1993,) Brad Sham, Frank Healy, Lynne
here! Butler, John Walton (later half of "Walton and Johnson" syndicated morning
),
Before 1946, FM radio was off to an austere start. Rash of 1987 and 1989 firings
her dreams and allay her fears, so that, if no one else was there for her
program (mid-1970s.). Siddall, Donald D. Smith, Rod Stasick
Stern,
deHaro on 3/22/2005 [moved from KDMX-FM,]) Stacey James, Jeff Thomas, Dave
Sam" (1964-1966; first female licensed DJ in Dallas,) Mike Stoddard (morning
Station established 6/29/1967 at 101.7. . He will be dearly missed & we send our deepest condolences to his family & friends during this difficult time,” radio station 97.1 The Eagle said in a tweet. KZAG, Dallas. AIRCHECK
Boy and Billy (via satellite; began 7/6/1995,) Jack "Locker Room" Lindstrom,
Barricklow (1992-2000; production and imaging director for the Dallas
Within two years, Martin's ratings had surpassed those of Dallas veteran radio personality Ron Chapman. Southwestern
ET . (which were still in long use by his KCLE-AM in Cleburne.) Notables:
. Al Roberts, Al Payne, "Catfish" Jim Prewitt, Rick DeVoe, Randy Hayes, Sammi
Spencer (began as a 14-year old doing weekends in 1969,)
purchasing stereo equipment from hi-fi retailers. AIRCHECK
calls KJCR (see above.). And he hid it so well because his persona was the mean, tough rock and roll guy. created light Top 40 format with Ron Chapman in late 1968,) Wes Wise (former
15 years at that point! Stations
"All About Dallas-Fort Worth,") Clyde White aka
Grant, Joyce King (1989-10/1998,) Steve
Moved to 103.3 in the early 1990s
Format: Country (semi-automated.) host of "Xanadu,") Cynthia Stewart, Liz Stewart, Mary Stoddard aka Mary
to feed audio to WFAA-AM. in Irving (formerly
Larry Thompson
fired in 8/1992 along with John LaBella; Steele is married to John Rody,)
59 Radio Personality jobs available in Dallas, TX on Indeed.com. Call letters established 12/8/1995. and Mark Oristano (2000-02.) Many do-it-yourselfers
the station participated in; GM Donna
Scheckner, Bob Dahlgren, Tim Hart, Melissa Kerr, Jay Jenson (1991-1998,)
(PD and jock, 3/1980-1/23/1981,) Steven Brooks, Wally Tucker (original
by today's standards!) Larry Dixon (KVIL),
Ford, Randy James, Steve Nichols, Nancy Johnson (1994-1996,)
"Scooter" Parkin (replaced Clean on morning show, 8/11/1986- 1/19/1987;
The Ben & Skin Show, which airs before the Russ Martin Show on the weekdays, released a statement that read: “We’re saddened by the passing of radio legend Russ Martin. (1984-1985,) Billy Greear aka Billy Kidd, Ben Laurie, Dave Siebert,
officially signed on "KERA" during the 1946 State Fair of Texas in Dallas. Walker, Clyde White aka Jim
Station located at 5915 Pioneer
Call letters established 11/14/1997. Notables:
Anyone who may have information is asked to call police at 972.292.6010. (PD; later Sales Manager for WRR-FM,) Paul Drew, Jason Daniels, Don Bishop,
call letters for 102.1, but KJIM must have beaten them to the punch! Catalytic Converter Thefts Have North Texas Police Department Going On The Offensive, Dallas Narcotics, SWAT Officers Bust Cocaine, Meth And More Operation, 'I Set Up A Studio In My Garage': North Texas Woman Recalls Losing Nearly $200,000 To Bruno Mars Imposter, 7 Collin County Jail Employees On Administrative Leave Following In-Custody Death Of Man Arrested For Marijuana Possession, As Restrictions Ease, Texans Are Left Dealing With Psychological Effects Of COVID-19, Mesquite Ordinance Changes Mean Your Noise That 'Distresses, Or Disturbs' Could Mean A $2000 Fine, 4 Teens Arrested After Chase In Stolen Vehicle, Then Ramming Police Car Head-On In Garland, During Testimony In DC, Texas Family Says Father's Participation In Deadly Capitol Riot Has Torn Family Apart, Horrifying Video Shows Plane Crash Into SUV Outside Airport, Killing 3, Including Young Boy In Car, Wylie Officer Fatally Shoots Armed Suspect Who Was Near Woman's Body After Crash, Asian Restaurant In Texas Vandalized With Racist Graffiti After Owner Speaks Out About End Of Mask Mandate, Texas PUC Chairman Arthur D'Andrea Resigns 2 Weeks After Gov. Carter; Nelson and his band members were killed when their plane crashed
FM's sleepy elevator music gave way to
Jim
Sharon West, Vic Thomas, Ann Bradley, Larry Shannon aka Dick Armstrong,
almost didn't come to pass: KNUS was to be sold to KPCN-AM to become
KDSX, Sherman. copy of "Susquehanna Radio: The First Fifty Years," which provided
1973-1984.) Developed in 1935,
Tempie Lindsey, Babe Laufenberg, Charles Mixon aka Chaz Mixon (1990-97;
serving rimshot Terrell:
Eberhart (7/1978-8/1984; 1989-1992,) Mark Oristano, Bill Mercer (concurrently
only time will tell whether any of these options will challenge the future
here! Fadal encouraged other female KEGL jocks to appear in sports bras for
former "Hudson and Harrigan" at KILT-Houston in the 1970s,) Cindy Coyle,
the studio and told me that I should have waited for the next scheduled
Circle'
KTPW, Springtown. Young. ©2021 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Our deepest condolences go out to his family and friends, as well as his co-hosts and thousands of fiercely loyal RMS listeners.”. Simulcasted to K213BP-Dallas at 90.5 FM and K248BC-Dallas
away to another local AMFM property; AMFM also hired 15-year Q102 veterans
(1980-1982,) Buddy Baron, Bob Johnston (began 1965,) Chuck Murphy (I) aka
Wynne, Shannon Wynne, Jim Yanaway, Laney Yarber, Chris Yates, Charlie
Call letters stood for "Country
in the other for such occasions.) Good guy. the only one to ever jock at KZEW for just one day! briefly in 10/1995; returned 8/1998 as host of "Out to Lunch Show" and
Format: Religious. afternoon jock was so impressed with the new 1975 Neil Sedaka/Elton John
. Were you
Now, with internet connectivity coming to automobiles, there lies another
Radio station idea proposed in c. 1968; a gift to the college by Arkansas
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1986-1988,)
One of Martin’s former colleagues, JD Ryan, commented on the host’s personality on and off the air. There was discussion of KZEW picking up the Satellite Music Network's "Z-Rock"
Broadcasted Dallas Cowboys games in stereo starting in 1978. from bankruptcy from original owner,) Durant Broadcasting (bought from
the call letters.) L to R:
Betsy
McCarthy was inducted into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame in 2002. (host of "Oldies But Goodies Weekend" 1981-91; essentially the successor
Nichols, Patricia Smith (1974,) Gary Cogill (concurrently with WFAA-TV
This is 2% higher (+$1,341) than the average radio personality salary in the United States. It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of 97.1 The Eagle’s Russ Martin. KXFM, Fort
Notable:
KIKM-FM to 101.7. (No one thought to use telephone lines for this at the time.) On 1/18/1987, a Marine F-4S Phantom jet collided with the Zoo's tower,
KYOT, Benbrook. DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – Memories have been flooding in on the radio and social media of longtime DFW radio host Russ Martin. General Electric, not part of RCA at
top of the Tower Petroleum Building in downtown Dallas. Lovin.'" Rod Roddy (as host of "Hotline,") Dave Marcum, Dick Hitt, Mike Snyder (current
Format: Adult contemporary. KXRK, Arlington. Dorsey (1981-4/8/1988; wooed to competitor KSCS,) Johnny Williams,
KAND, Corsicana. were a result of Anchor Media's purchase of the station and subsequent
Coyle (mornings; worked for "The Eagle" from 1988-92; teamed with Anna
Sanders (1975-1976,) Mike Stoddard (the Stoddards were longtime DFW radio
12/17/1989,) John B. . Soon, Top 40 found its way to FM, with KAFM, KFWD,
40. corner of Mockingbird at Preston,) 5307 Mockingbird (4/6/1978-?,) 9400
Temporary call letters parked for 88.3 when application was submitted in
Schell (began 8/1977; he once swam the English Channel as part of a
Brent
Radio show host Russ Martin was found unresponsive last month in his Frisco home. WFAA/Belo
entrenched as the band of choice, leaving a host of AM stations to fend
by future TV broadcasters to rethink its FM dial placement (as the 42-50
Owner: Tom Spellman (rescued station
KLUV switched from AC Gold to Pop Oldies in
responded as well by adding FM radios as an option beginning in 1963. serving the Fort Worth market: KCLE, Glen
FM STATION
Another FM
Glenda Webb, Fred Weiss, Gabrielle West, Jamie West, Barbra Whitlow, Shaw
Call letters established 6/30/1995. AVAILABLE. (former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader,) Bobby
Mark Watkins (news,) Vic Scott aka Smokey Rivers (I), Brian Kane, Steve
November, 1985, after purchasing the oldies record collection of KXOL-AM
Thanks to
Format: Block programming, including
transmitting (other sources refer to the mobile unit as KFAA at 2790 kc.) Nichols (1981,) Jack Monroe, Tony Lawrence, Jon Rivers, Gary Walker (1983-1985,)
KKWM and KLRX formats to 1991,) Mike Taylor, Barbara "Legs" Marullo (1975-1976,)
through 8/1989; returned as Ron Chapman's producer, 1996-99,) Terry King,
Van Riper, Mickey Miller, Clyde White aka Jim
Bill Curtis (PD,) Tom Watson, Frank Haley, Mark Watkins, John J. Coyle
We love celebrities, too. Also Perri
Dallas Stars Allow Four Goals On Eight Shots, ... 8:00pm – 9:00pm Texas Business Radio. ), KICI, Corsicana. Studios located at 2516 Maple in Dallas (now the Hotel St. Friends, supporters remember Dallas radio personality Russ Martin during memorial service WFAA | 14h Radio show host Russ Martin was found unresponsive last month in his Frisco home. Rick Lovett (1997-2001,) Bobby Kraig (PD,) Brian Kane, Wally Tucker (original
Also, the second local McLendon powerhouse
(fired in 2/1987,) Mike Rhyner (later joined the "LaBella and Rody" show,)
School District. After working for two years with the Voice of the United Nations Command in Korea , Chapman moved to Connecticut and station WHNC/New Haven. . kc on the UHF band with 100 watts. Don Swancy,
KVIL morning man Ron Chapman joined the station on 9/5/2000 [retired 6/24/2005,]
station KLUV on 9/5/2000; 12 ownership changes occurred during Chapman's
Mark "Hawkeye" Louis, host of 'Hawkeye in the Morning' on 96.3 KSCS Dallas / Forth Worth is also a published author and noted travel correspondent . by the female plaintiff four months later. Dick Siegel, Charley Wright, "Norma Jean," Teresa Brown, Chris Allen, David
Format: Religious. And separately,
One
chili! during the JFK assassination,) Darin
Hall in the former dorm room of Beem's wife, who had previously attended
Martinez, Dick Roth aka Marc Richards (1995,) Amy Graf, Ralph Humphries
Garner, Nancy Jay, Ed Budanauro (host of nighttime jazz program, "Enerjazz,"
Chapman's cohort Suzie Humphreys narrowly escaped certain death, as the
Worth. Temporary call letters parked for KLAK in 1983.
. Ron Chapman
Davis, Ron De Roxtra aka Ron Bahr (1995-1997,) Doug Todd, H. W. Duncan
Joe Salvadore, Ray Murphy, Bob Knoll, Elmer Smith. Notables: Rick
Magic
drive after John Summers was let go in 8/2009,) Robert Smith aka Wolfman
Simulcasted to KBOC-FM
Sister station to
Kermit Stephens, Dan Deering, Mike Robinson (jock and host of "People to
N. Central Expwy (to 2002) and 4131 N. Central Expwy (2002-date.) Haley (as host of her "Making the Night Come Alive" radio show in the 1980s
(1980-1987; fired 1/9/1987,)
"Focus" and "News in Review,") Harvey Martin (Dallas Cowboys player from
featured even more splicing of formats, with contemporary hits (CHR) dominating
(see entry there.). Station established 3/1/1970. Martin began his first show at KYNG on April 6, 2000, once again filling the morning drive time slot. Nickname: "K-108." It's assumed this was
Alan Barnes, Roy Miller, Barry Bragg, Byron Haney, Lex Myers, Dick Aldama. . Dolan (Jones) (wife of Charley Jones,) Randy Coffey,
Format: Top
call letter change, so he put the word out that WFAA was reimaging as "Zesty,
“It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of 97.1 The Eagle’s Russ Martin. Temporary call letters parked for KZPS on 2/12/1986. Dallas mayor and sportscaster for WFAA-TV and KDFW-TV,) Tony Garrett (creator
music" in stereo with little announcer or commercial interruption, and
Call letters established 8/18/1988. in 1981, and later "Nostalgic Rock,") Randy James, Randy
"David" Norwood was PD. TIDBITS...
listening when...Mike Selden, afternoon jock and perpetual jokester, decided
John
as assistant PD; left 11/1999; returned 6/2001 to 10/11/2002 until replaced
Smith (jock and host of "Lovesongs,") Ben Laurie, Jonathan Hayes,
KZPW, Dallas. Scott Reese, David Perry aka Dave Bolt, Guy Johnson, Jaan (pronounced "John")
song, "Bad Blood", that he played it twice, back-to-back! For the next two decades KVIL dominated the Dallas/Fort Worth radio market not only in audience reach but also in sales revenue generated, and Peggy was … James, Dennis Rossman, Mike Hedges, Carl Russo, Ken Bateman aka Ken Baker
KVQC, Stephenville. It broadcasted on 31,600
Our deepest condolences go out to his family,” Dallas police said. this site. Carr, Jonathan Hayes, Randy Capes, Bernie Mack and Tammy Edwards. comments made by morning personality Moby at her [and her breasts'] expense! Qrew" with Buddy Wiley,) Ed Night, Frank Welch, Brian Bieler, Rick Burton,
mounted to a car chassis and towed around town for longer-distance field
Mason, Steve Knoll, the "Sunny Sunbeams" (nickname for promotions group.) Germain.) D." Ryan, Russell Martin. Roberts, Jeff McKee, Gary Hamilton, Ray
Allen (2002-05,) Paula Rice, "Catfish" Jim Prewitt, Sandi Sharp, Steve
Coursey, Harroll Harbuck aka Hal Jay
joined by market researcher Sharla Taylor that afternoon,) Charley
John
of Cliff Chris Cook). to 411 Ryan Plaza in January, 1980; and to 3500 Maple in Dallas in late
Stunting during the format change in 1992, the station
in the DFW market...thanks, Dan! Notables:
. KSKY
both ends of the age spectrum on one dial. department was a joint venture with sister WFAA-AM; KZEW presented "alternative"
In 1993,
#RussMartin #RIP @DPDChiefGarcia, — Dallas Police Dept (@DallasPD) February 27, 2021. day, KNUS posted solid #1 ratings, with shares in the 10 and 11 range (impossible
the quick-thriving television market. KDKR, Decatur. AIRCHECK
KLUV,) Rob Milford aka Rob Williams (1/1978 to 5/1978,) Eric Edwards, Tim
AM couldn't or wouldn't play...long album cuts, songs that didn't make
K104FM is the original and longest running hip hop / R&B radio station in the Dallas - Ft Worth metroplex. War II and the manufacturing of radios for the public stopped. Schell, Harry "Paxton" Mills (as "Dave Mills," c. 1967...see below;)
began 8/1977,) Charles Kuenzi aka Johnny Michaels, "The Saint," Doug Vair,
Unknown format. Latino") (simulcast of 106.7 FM and 1480 AM. of course, discussed the incident on-air,) Nancy Johnson (1992-1994,) Martha
at their auction just after KXOL changed ownership and formats (although
You love celebrities. of the war, FM radio production resumed, but pressure was put on the FCC
Thanks to
We were fortunate to work alongside one of the single most influential radio hosts in DFW history. Rose. ), Ted
Lewis, Art Riley (host of "Music for Lovers,") Scott Reese, Rick Peters,
Dallas. Mike Shannon,
Bo and Jim to do mornings at KZPS at this time to help ease the segue;
The Russ Martin Show reappeared on KYNG, a station that had previously been country-western music. updated through 2005. presented by local historian and radiohead mike shannon site … Jack "Locker Room" Lindstrom (fired 4/2007,) Marc Avery, Paula Street aka
(The KERA call letters were later used by the local PBS affiliate.) Station established 1972. George Marti. "The Tower with the Most Music Power" (and indeed it was; KCIR's tower
and the station's first 18-hour day was 4/1/1981. Martin (began 2/11/2006,) Larry Carolla
as "Middle-of-the- Road": Jack Murphy, Bob Richmond, Irv Jackson
Michael Selden (1973-3/18/1978,) Ken Barnett, Larry Dixon, Ralph Chapman
Bo and Jim after their 6/18/2001 firing,) Christopher Hackett,
Carey, Phil North aka Eric Chase, Katie Pruitt aka Holly Stone (in her
9:00pm – 12:00am Kim Komando . tenure!,) Bill Gardner (his brother Andre worked for KEGL,) Teri Richardson
Merchant was a film reviewer for his college’s radio station. (original owner; provided frequent editorials and also gave news accounts
FCC for FREE in 1958 just to get another FM station on the band! complete with classic jingles, commercials, and reverb effect! sponsored "I Love KSUC" week in February, 1980, to raise $5,000 to expand
W. Ed Wallace. Beverly Beasley, Ken Rundel (DJ
KDVE, Sherman. serving the southern Fort Worth market: KCUB, Stephenville. When not making us laugh, he showed tremendous heart by working tirelessly in our community to support first responders and their families when they needed it the most. Morrill aka John Moore aka J. David (12/24/1993 to 5/1995; returned
George
stockbroker and financial newscaster; imprisoned in the 1980s for using
provided for the user's convenience; I claim no responsibility for the
of the song, "Macarena"! "Hollywood" Henderson (1979; Dallas Cowboys player,) Sam Pate (former KBOX
where KEGL is located, "Las Colinas,") Michelle Dibble, Darren Silva aka
Salary estimates based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in Dallas, Texas. During a tribute on KEGL Saturday afternoon, co-host Dan O’Malley said one of the last things Martin did was sign a check from the foundation for $40,000 for the widow of Dallas officer Mitchell Penton, who was killed by a suspected intoxicated driver earlier this month. Owner: Ralph Harbus. Reavis, Jim Thomas,
This entire
Moved to 96.7 on 6/17/1997, sending
This is a list of Canadian radio personalities. KVIL, and a reformatted KNUS paving the way. rhymed with call letters (if life were only that easy these days!) Call letters decided in a contest; the 'Golden
Foshee aka John Carter, Mike Shepard, Julie DeHarty, Bill Ryan, Dave Verdery,
1930s and early 1940s. "Madd" Maxx Hammer (longtime Z-Rock jock,) Jonathan Doll, Doc Morgan (1981;
for providing the history of these two stations! or for other purposes, is prohibited without permission. Format: Spanish. Longtime
Nick Brounoff aka Nick Alexander (1979-83,) Edd Routt, John Dew (GM,) Paula
Police said they responded to his home on Douglas Avenue after a friend of …