Coincidentally, author Frank Edwards, who had written some popular books on UFO's, was a guest on a KDKA radio talk show in Pittsburgh that evening, hosted by the late Mike Levine. 2023 Trib Total Media | All Rights Reserved, Allegheny County special election date set, results will determine state House control, Allegheny County detectives accuse contractor of failing to do work in Hampton, Bethel Park after being paid, Clairton man suspected in deadly Pitcairn shooting arrested, How the Good Food Project is creating a zero waste kitchen in Millvale, Twitter storm hovers over Allegheny County Council race between Hallam, Doven, Plastic as art? Share Play from 00:00 The call letters are magical, Spacciapolli said. [77] As a translator station, W261AX's signal broadcasts at a lower power than KDKA's AM transmitter, and primarily serves Allegheny County.[77]. Larry and his wife Cindi have three children. Neither KDKA's original application, nor the resulting license, mentioned broadcasting, only that the station was to be used for radiotelegraphic communication with stations located at the Westinghouse facilities in Cleveland, Newark and Springfield, plus station WCG in Brooklyn, New York, which was operated by the recently acquired International Radio Telegraph. Done. In 1943, NBC was compelled by the U.S. government to divest itself of one of its two networks, which resulted in it selling the Blue network (which became the American Broadcasting Company). A Jon Arthur B Randy Baumann Jamila Bey C Bill Cardille Porky Chedwick Frank Conrad Myron Cope Bill Crawford (comedian) Adrian Cronauer Eddy Crow Bill Cullen PITTSBURGH (KDKA) The smell of brisket and corn tortillas will soon fill Murray Avenue once again. The effort to establish Westinghouse's radio industry presence was led by company vice president H. P. The Cordic & Company morning show, featuring a team of bright and innovative personalities, was a pioneer of today's "morning team" radio format, but in an unconventional way. I was in the third or fourth grade and our teacher got a crystal out of a box of Cracker Jacks with instructions to solder some copper wire to this crystal and then wrap it around a Quaker Oatmeal box, Bogut said. With time and freedom, longtime DJ Sean McDowell cant get off the road. [108] In November 1942, Westinghouse's shortwave stations, along with all other U.S. shortwave stations, ended commercial operations and were leased to the Voice of America. KDKA-TV - On-air Staff - Notable Former On-air Staff Notable Former On-air Staff Susan Barnett - anchor (1999-2003); now at KYW in Philadelphia. - The Big K Morning Show - Omny.fm The Big K Morning Show Meet Rose Tennent! Davis held a staff meeting with his "radio cabinet" and asked them to have a station operational in time to broadcast the presidential and local election returns on November2, 1920. WGR 550 Sports Radio 4. KDKA radio remained affiliated with NBC radio until the network purchased WJAS in 1957 in order for WJAS's owners to gain a 50% ownership stake in WIIC-TV (now WPXI) with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Entire grocery store created from discards, How 'The Last of Us' changed gaming, strained relationships and spawned an empire, Raising Cane's eyes new restaurant in Oakland, Ross hires veteran Pittsburgh police commander to serve as its 1st female chief, Western Pennsylvania's trusted news source. [83] However, research has uncovered several challenges to this broad declaration. Cordic and his group played a small amount of music, but primarily provided entertainment through skits, including recurring characters such as "Louie The Garbageman" and space alien "Omicron". The show ended in November 1971 when Ed King died at age 50. Bill Rehkopf Although KDKA's history has been extensively reviewed, there are some inconsistencies between accounts, leading one researcher to note: "While the KDKA story is often recounted, the details tend to vary slightly both in the secondary source material and in the published recollections of the participants, including differences in the chronology of events and the relative importance of the parties involved. "The new KDKA News Radio 1020 will serve our community in a way that reflects the energy and pulse of Pittsburgh in 2019 and beyond," said Michael Spacciapolli, Senior Vice President and Market Manager, Entercom Pittsburgh. If I never hear Layla ever again, that will be fine with me.. Bell is a 21-time Emmy and five-time Edward R. Murrow Award winner. January 16, 2023 / 9:35 PM / CBS Pittsburgh. "Your Pal" Pallan played hit songs and KDKA carried the sounds of screaming crowds as the Beatles arrived in Pittsburgh in 1964. Shelley Duffy He can still be heard during afternoons; youd just have to make a short westward drive (or download the iHeartRadio streaming app). On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Hai disabilitato i cookie nel tuo browser web. Cordic's crew included Karl Hardman and Bob Trow, later known for portraying "Bob Dog" and "Robert Troll" on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. Harold Arlin, KDKAs first full-time radio announcer. Battle joined the 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. show as a co-host with Larry Richert in March 2020. This led to some early Commerce Department information listing WBZ as the first broadcasting station, and KDKA as the fourth. KDKA turns 70 in 2019. That eliminates the rotation of 12-3pm hosts that have held the timeslot since the retirement of Lynne Hayes-Freeland in November 2021. Ed and Wendy would paraphrase their questions and others would call in with answers (also paraphrased and delivered by the hosts). The former WTAE personality held several FM and AM posts through the 00s; in 2009, she launched a one-hour streaming radio show through the Pittsburgh City Paper. Alan Coxs afternoon shift at 105.9 The X coincided with the stations alternative-rock era heyday. Then he brought an even bigger idea to the airwaves. Join your fellow MIDNITE MISFITS. She had been on the morning show since 2018. Lance also advises stations, talent and brands on digital content strategies, programming integrations, and brand extensions. Steelers Nation Radio 2. It came as a complete shock to me, Battle said. He was part of the morning wake-up ritual for seemingly an entire city. "It has been an absolute thrill and honor to be able to return to Pittsburgh to work at the . What will KDKA be in 10 years, 20 years? Back then, KDKA was broadcasting. Ci sono alcuni motivi per cui questo potrebbe accadere: Per riottenere l'accesso, assicurati che i cookie e JavaScript siano abilitati prima di ricaricare la pagina. There are a few reasons this might happen: To regain access, please make sure that cookies and JavaScript are enabled before reloading the page. [100], The shortwave relay to KDPM was judged to be successful. Larry was among the first to give a public broadcast forum to pre-teen Christina Aguilara, who has since become an international superstar vocalist. [59] Also during this period, in 1942 it gained a sister station, W75P, on the then-new FM band, which later became KDKA-FM, changing to WPNT in 1979. [68] Rush Limbaugh was added to the noon to 3:00p.m. timeslot, and all-news blocks were added in the 6:00 to 9:00a.m. and the 4:00 to 6:00p.m. timeslots. ", "Why Radiophone Broadcasting Should be Continued", "KDKA Set to Sign Off and Move From Studios Atop William Penn", "Engineers Test New KDKA Plant with Station Founder Listening", "KQV, Pittsburgh, and WCBM, Baltimore, Will Transfer to Blue Network in Fall", "Westinghouse pays record to buy DuMont's WDTV (TV)", "Pittsburgh Radio & TV Online Creating 'QED at DuMont's expense? The listeners have been great. The station provided its first remote broadcast on January 2, 1921, airing a religious service from Calvary Episcopal Church. In September 1920, a newspaper report noted that "a new high-power station, to operate under a special or commercial license, is being installed at the Westinghouse plant in East Pittsburgh. August 19, 2022 4:30 am. [a], At this time, radio stations in the United States were regulated by the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Navigation. Barbara Boylan An undated staff photo of John Cigna and his crew. Terry McGovern - top right. She is married and lives in Pittsburgh. But the station would also endear itself and build an emotional bond with its audience by bringing personalities to the air that Pittsburghers welcomed into their homes and felt were a part of their families. Famous quotes containing the word anchors: " The primary function of myth is to validate an existing social order. / CBS Pittsburgh. He used the knowledge gained during the wartime period to upgrade his station to begin making audio transmissions, and became well known among radio amateurs for his experimental activities. A familiar and trusted voice, Rick Dayton, will continue to anchor afternoon drive starting at 2pm every day now. PITTSBURGH, PA - Pittsburgh's first TV station is marking a momentous birthday this year and there might not be room on the cake for all the candles. Theyve given me all kinds of encouragement. 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Other notable personalities included Big Jack Armstrong, Bob Shannon and Terry McGovern; the latter two would go on to enjoy lucrative careers in the Film/TV industry as actors. You can be the best employee on the planet. After initially operating under the call sign 8ZZ apparently for just a few days, although the chronology is not completely clear the station switched to identifying itself as KDKA. Barbara has been a reporter and anchor for NewsRadio 1020 KDKA since July, 1981. Yvonne Zanos - long-time correspondent from the 1970s whose last position was as KDKA-TV's consumer reporter; died January 12, 2010, aged 60, from ovarian cancer. Sean McDowell In local news reporting, the station pioneered with "on the scene" reports of Mike Levine, the peripatetic former newspaper man whose mobile-unit broadcasts from Tri-State-area covering fires, floods, bank robberies, and coal mine disasters won numerous journalism awards. Paul Moyer - anchor/reporter (1971); later worked in Los Angeles at KNBC. Visit our, Civic Media Expands Liberal Talk Programming To Green Bay, Scott Froggy Langley Rises To WQIK Program Director, Cox Makes Multiple Programming Promotions In Miami, Nick Gomez Rises To Hot 99.5 Music Director, Kelly Urich To Retire From Mornings At KCMO-FM, WMHT Appoints Anthony Hayes As President/CEO. The longtime host, radio personality and producer had influence far beyond his iconic roles as the host of mid-century regional staples such as "Chiller Theater" and "Studio Wrestling." Director George A. Romero's iconic "Night of the Living Dead" might not have been made without Bill Cardille, who raised money from "Chiller Theater" viewers to get the film made. In 1973, KDKA revamped its "Party Line" timeslot, with the bombastic John Cigna moving over from WJAS to anchor the nighttime talk program and urge listeners to "buy American!" Buccigrossi said she was informed she would be taken off the air immediately after Tuesday mornings show. Griffin will take the slot that had been held by Kevin Battle from February 2020 until his departure in the weeks layoffs. [20] H. P. Davis saw this advertisement and immediately recognized the "limitless opportunity" of adding radio receivers to the lines of appliances sold to the general public by Westinghouse,[21] and in order to create demand for the receivers, he decided that Westinghouse should provide regular programming as an incentive for persons considering a purchase. Westinghouse's preparations included the construction of a shack and antenna system on the roof of the nine story K Building at the East Pittsburgh Works in Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania. A fixture on local television for more than 30 years, Patrice King Brown started her career as co-host of KDKA-TV's "Pittsburgh 2Day" in 1978. McDowell, who lives in Scott Township, still keeps in contact with his former colleagues, stopping by the studio frequently. The Big K Morning Show will air weekdays from 5:30am to 10am. Wendy is a 21-time Emmy Award-winning reporter and news anchor with 5 Edward R. Murrow Awards for excellence in writing, reporting, and news anchoring, 11 Golden Quill Awards, 17 Associated Press Awards, and more than 2 dozen NAPBA nods. In 1979, newsman Fred Honsberger began working at KDKA, and went on to host a successful evening talk show plus a top-rated afternoon drive program. . [17] On October 17, 1919, Conrad made the first of what would become a semi-regular series of entertainment broadcasts.[18]. 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The show was over on Tuesday and the boss said Hey, I need to talk to you and thats how it went down.. Her interest in journalism began here where she did the morning announcements. Bill Burns - anchor (1953-1989); died in 1997. "[81] In October Westinghouse withdrew its five stations from NAB membership, which Billboard magazine suggested was largely due to Westinghouse's dissatisfaction with how the NAB had handled KDKA's 25th anniversary.[82]. Ed and Wendy King - bottom left. [45] On January 15, 1921, at 8p.m., KDKA broadcast a speech on European relief by Herbert Hoover from the Duquesne Club in Pittsburgh, that was carried ten miles (sixteen kilometers) by a telephone line connection to Westinghouse's East Pittsburgh Works. In 1946, a KDKA promotional pamphlet, issued under the name of the station's general manager, Joseph E. Baudino, stated that Westinghouse's November 2, 1920, election day effort marked "the world's first regularly scheduled broadcast". KDKA's participation included six theaters where attendees were charged admission to hear the reports. On February 2, 2017, CBS agreed to merge CBS Radio with Entercom, currently the fourth-largest radio broadcaster in the United States; the sale was conducted using a Reverse Morris Trust so that it would be tax-free. The often antagonistic but brilliant Mike Levine kicked things off from 6-9 p.m. John Cigna, who went on to become the morning host, delved into topical issues and conducted in-depth interviews from 9 p.m. to midnight. In the summer of 1969, KDKA debuted overnight talk with Jack Wheeler, launching an anything-goes talk show that ran from midnight to 6a.m. six nights a week. On April 26, 2007, the East Pittsburgh building that was the birthplace for KDKA was razed to make way for an industrial complex. The morning show featured less music and an increased news and commercial content. TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. Cordics show became so popular that it was reported to have an 85% ratings share, meaning that 85% of all radios in Pittsburgh were tuned to Cordic and Company. The show helped propel Cordic to a Hollywood acting career and inspired future comedic actors such as Pittsburgh native Joe Flaherty, who became a cast member of Second City Television and starred in several movies. Under this new plan 920kHz was exclusively allocated to Pittsburgh, and KDKA was granted sole use of this frequency. Catch the show live on great stations like KMOX, KDKA and WSB. Special programming included ongoing coverage of the 1936 St. Patrick's Day flood that submerged downtown Pittsburgh as far as Wood Street. On Tuesday, November 2, 2010, KDKA celebrated its 90th anniversary with election coverage, as it had every first Tuesday in November since its debut in 1920. Related tags : anchor co-host journalist. Bell's Photo She is the mother of two daughters and lives in Mt Lebanon. [29], Extensive regional publicity by Westinghouse heralded the upcoming broadcast, both among technically knowledgeable amateur radio enthusiasts, plus, through the organization of public listening sites, toward a more general audience of potential future radio receiver purchasers. Since retiring from WDVE last year, hes been roaming the country by car. [80] This assertion brought a quick denial by NAB President J. Harold Ryan, who informed the magazine that it had misconstrued some informational material sent out by the association, and: "It was not the intention, nor is it the prerogative of the NAB to attempt to decide the relative claims of two pioneer broadcasting stations. After 11 years of providing early morning entertainment, Rege Cordic moved to KNX in Los Angeles. KDKA's logo from the 1920s. John began his broadcasting career as a disc jockey for WLAP Radio in Lexington, Kentucky, while he was in college and later moved into the newsroom. This Westinghouse broadcast was not unique that evening at least three other stations made audio transmissions of election returns, including the Detroit News' "Detroit News Radiophone" service,[33] a temporary arrangement made by the Saint Louis Post-Dispatch in conjunction with William E. Woods of the Benwoods Company, "manufacturers and distributors of wireless outfits",[34] and the Buffalo Evening News, over an amateur station operated by Charles C. Klinck, Jr.[35] Later station publicity proclaimed that Westinghouse's election night broadcast "was a national sensation, acclaimed by newspapers all over the country",[4] however a comprehensive review of contemporary newspapers determined that reports, although positive, actually appeared only in a few local papers, thus it "was not an immediate 'sensation' and that the fame of this event developed over time with later celebratory accounts". KDKA in Pittsburgh is credited with being the first commercial radio broadcast station in 1920. In the century that followed, KDKA would thrill listeners with many more firsts. 94 WIP Sportsradio 4. The history of KDKA continues to inspire the people who work there today, according to Michael Spacciapolli, senior vice president and market manager of Entercom Pittsburgh, which owns KDKA Radio. However, Westinghouse soon decided to move its relay target to the geographical center of the United States, and switched to a newly constructed station, KFKX in Hastings, Nebraska, beginning on November 22, 1923,[101] which ended the relay transmissions to KDPM. The 1950s saw a shift to more local programming, as the national radio shows were moving to television. For his part, Battle, said he appreciates the opportunity Audacy gave him to come back home and be on the air after working in several other cities. All of these moves, says Sr. Vice President and Market Manager, Michael Spacciapolli, have been made to keep 100.1 FM and AM 1020, KDKA, the market leader in news, talk, information and entertainment., Weve been your trusted source for over 102 years, and our commitment to Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania is evident in our new lineup., Man killed, trooper shot while Cop City protesters cleared, Jacinda Ardern to step down as New Zealand prime minister, Mother, 1-year-old son killed in Alaska polar bear attack, Pennsylvania sees record year in gambling revenue, Job cuts in tech sector spread, Microsoft lays off 10,000, Prosecutors weigh options in fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin, Woman accused of killing parents, dismembering them with chainsaw, Taylor Lewan approves the idea of a possible move to the Steelers, Ukraine helicopter crash: Facts and unanswered questions, Ask Your Smart Speaker to Play News Radio KDKA. The Fan will be programmed by veteran radio programmer Terry Foxx, who most recently served as PD for ESPN Radio in Bristol, CT. Paul Alexander, Jon Burton and Jim Colony will anchor mornings from 6-10am. KDKA played popular music and advertisers began sponsoring special radio programs like The Philco Hour, The Maxwell House Hour and The Wrigley Party. Es gibt mehrere Grnde, warum dies passieren kann: Um wieder Zugriff zu erhalten, stellen Sie bitte sicher, dass Cookies und JavaScript aktiviert sind, bevor Sie die Seite neu laden the. [49] From 1923 to 1940, KDKA produced Northern Messenger, airing it over its shortwave radio sister station 8XS (later known as W8XK and WPIT). Chicago doesnt have a WDVE-type format anymore. In 1932, as a result of antitrust proceedings, Westinghouse had to divest its 40% ownership stake of RCA and 20% ownership in NBC. So where does Sean McDowell go on vacation? Jeff is married with a daughter and most enjoys a round of golf with his father. She is a current anchor at Compass Media Radio Network. [9], Although it would gain its fame as a broadcasting station, KDKA actually originated as part of a project to establish private radiotelegraph links between Westinghouse's East Pittsburgh factory and its other facilities, to avoid the business expense of paying for telegraph and telephone lines. "Your Pal" Art Pallan - top center. He and Donald G. Little had primary responsibility for constructing a 100watt vacuum-tube transmitter, scaling up Conrad's previous 50 watt radiotelephone transmitter design. By the end of the decade, the musical and comedy team of Buzz Aston and Bill Hinds, billed as "Buzz & Bill", aired. 105.3 The Fan - CBS Dallas 3. We used to listen, for instance, to Jack Bogut in the kitchen, and my parents would have it on and we would get ready for school. The couple has three children; two daughters namely, Sophia, and Chloe, and a son named, Vincent. To regain access, please make sure that cookies and JavaScript are enabled and complete the CAPTCHA below. Every morning, Larry Richert and John Shumway bring you all the local news, weather, traffic, sports, and everything else that is essential to start your day. by Marathi.TV Editorial Team. (Reflecting the December launch, the January 1, 1922, debut issue of Westinghouse's Radio Broadcasting News included the reference "Fifty-fourth week broadcasting". KDKA always had a strong emotional connection to the audience, Bogut said. [22] On August 31, 1920, the Detroit News, whose "Detroit News Radiophone" began making daily broadcasts on August 20, had broadcast local primary election results. Ours's colleagues at KDKA include: Rich Walsh - weekend sports anchor Bob Pompeani - sports anchor and sports director Ray Petelin - Meteorologist Kristin Emery - meteorologist Mary Ours Salary She serves as a reporter at KDKA, therefore there is no doubt she receives a satisfactory salary. Trying to achieve a consensus on KDKA's precise status as a broadcasting pioneer, especially in relation to other, earlier stations, has been a source of disagreement for nearly a century. Ron Klink - weekend anchor/reporter (19771991). Thats the Pittsburgh that Frank Conrad set up his station in, first in his garage and then the roof of the Westinghouse plant. He went back to his native New York City as a sports reporter for all-news WCBS-AM. This led to modern studio design, including walls covered with noise-absorbing material, initially "monks cloth" (which turned out to be a fancy name for burlap).[43]. [103], Responsibility for the shortwave transmissions was later transferred to separately licensed experimental stations. Davis. This website uses cookies. Her on-air stint dated back to when Stoney Richards hosted the show before departing last December. Westinghouse would later turn itself into CBS Corporation in 1997. Jeff's career started as a sophomore in college working at WTVN Radio in Columbus, after graduation Hathhorn worked for WTVN and WCMH-TV before moving back home and joining NewsRadio 1020 KDKA in 1997. KDKA cautiously embraced rock and roll music, with artists such as Bill Haley, the Everly Brothers, Fats Domino, and Elvis Presley, in addition to popular vocalists including Frank Sinatra, Peggy Lee, and Canonsburg, Pennsylvania native Perry Como. [c] Following the war, the U.S. government again allowed the operation of civilian radio stations, and Conrad revived 8XK, which was located in a detached two-story garage at his residence. She was nominated for an Emmy for her work in 2011 covering the deadly tornado outbreak in Alabama. Jimmy Roach made an appearance last year at WDVEs 50th-anniversary celebration. A new Y-108 morning show host known as Cadillac Jack was hired last month. As a pioneer in radio broadcasting, KDKA struggled in particular with studio acoustics, especially for large groups of performers. Mr. Zelle was the afternoon drive DJ at KDKA from 1972 to . Zeise also serves as a sports columnist for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and analyst for KDKA-TV/WPCW-TV. I said, Let me ask you; dont be afraid of offending me How many of you listen to the radio? Three students, he says, raised their hands. And please call the show. Spacciapolli knows it will take more than that to keep even an iconic station like KDKA relevant. Jennifer is 5 ft 6 in tall and of above-average stature. Other artists featured on the station included the Four Seasons, the Vogues, Lou Christie (the latter two Pittsburgh-bred), the Beach Boys, the Hollies, the Supremes, Four Tops, and the Turtles. KDKA has described itself as the "Pioneer Broadcasting Station of the World. Frank Conrad was never one to think small. Krumm, Westinghouse's Superintendent of Radio Operations, referred to Westinghouse's "station at East Pittsburgh, now known as KDKA, the matured successor of 8ZZ"[28][e] later reviews, including a 1930 re-creation of the original broadcast, often incorrectly state that the KDKA call sign was used during the debut broadcast. "Spending four hours a day with a team that truly cares about this city is a tremendous honor and I look forward to the opportunity to serve our listeners." 674 talking about this. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Actually, it already . The show featured a repertory company of supporting comic actors and memorable running gags, including fake commercials. In 1922, a 1kW shortwave transmitter was installed at Westinghouse's factory in East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with call sign 8XS. The Farkleberry items became synonymous with the Childrens Hospital Fundraiser that is a KDKA tradition. 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