For the six years they were together at the station, Leff and Snyder invited me into their studio each week for a half-hour segment to talk with them and their audience about the news, my columns, my family or whatever else was on my mind. No Cubs, no Bill and Wendy, no Steve Cochran and a radio station that sounds like its out of the 50s. Are any of them any good? And definitely not his wife. Ads related to: WGN Radio Personalities Photos. Editors note: there is some damage to this photo. Chicago's WGN Radio will debut a new weekday programming schedule on Monday, January 3, 2022. The Country Radio Hall of Fame inductee is currently heard on WGN-AM 720. Adam Carolla (; born May 27, 1964) is an American comedian, radio personality, television host, actor, podcaster, and director. One of several similar rooms designed for individual artists and small musical groups, 3A floats on inflated cushions to eliminate all noise vibration. Giving a squeaky little voice a one person afternoon show is not the way to attract or keep listeners. Good that Bob Sirott is back yes he is more laid back than Steve Cochran but Bob will be respectful to the listeners that call in. Beginning September 28, WGN Radio's weekday programming schedule is as follows: 5am - 9am: Bob Sirott 9am - Noon: John Williams Noon - 1pm: Wintrust Business Lunch with John Williams 1pm - 4pm:. 366 talking about this. Former Artistic Director at The Factory Theater. Ray Gora, Chicago Tribune, Illinois soldiers at Camp Forrest, Tullahoma, Tenn. piled up the record score of 18 runs in the WGN Mutual quiz, Play Ask-It Ball, when it was aired from camp. And then replace him with the also-was used to be Sirrot? Chicago Tribune historical photo, Charles Correll, left, and Freeman Gosden in their "Sam and Henry" character days, before they jumped from radio station WGN to a national network and became "Amos 'n' Andy." "Straight Out of Context" - listeners submit clips of things that people on the station say that may sound dirty if taken out of context. Any sound, from the drop of a pin to the crash of a giant airplane, can be made by this $600 sound effects machine, specially built for WGN radio. Theres a valid reason he was kept in a room by himselfno one else could fit with him AND his ego. Lloyd Price - Have You Ever Had The Blues - 1959 ABC Paramount (flip of #1 Personality) Esquires - Everybody's Laughing - 1967 Bunky (flip of #9 And . I looked forward to good things. Glad to see him go.but sirott is not the answer. "The Pat and Keith Highlight Reel", previously known as "The. Here's what they wrote: "We have lived a dream. My brother-in-law listened to WGN too. Coined the phrase that would become a staple term at WGN-AM "The 50,000 Watt Love Pump" Created a segment with his Sports Reporter, David Kaplan, called "Theme Sports". For instance, he applauds the movies Critters, Friday the 13th Part 5, Joe Dirt, and Freddy Got Fingered, while he dislikes Ferris Bueller's Day Off and The Dark Knight. Like you said the ratings were great. Chicago Tribune historical photo, The marquee on the Michigan Avenue WGN building welcomes the Shriners on July 17, 1958. [3] His contributions to Roy's program led WGN Radio management to decide that he'd be a good permanent addition to the station. WEEKDAYS: 4 - 6 a.m.: WGN Early Morning News 6 - 10 a.m.: Bob Sirott 10 a.m. - noon: John Williams noon - 1 p.m.: Wintrust Business Lunch with John Williams 1 - 2 p.m.: John Williams 2 - 6 p.m.: Lisa Dent 6 - 7 p.m: Your Money Matters with Jon Hansen (Monday-Thursday nights) 6 - 7 p.m.: On the Map with Dave Plier (Friday nights) Radio Ink. Morgan Kolkmeyer joined the WGN WeatherCenter team as a meteorologist in May of 2017 and currently serves as the as the weather anchor for the WGN Morning News, weekdays from Chicago Tribune historical photo, The Theater in the Air cast and their audience are in WGN's newly remodeled studio #1-A in January 1951. Chicago Tribune historical photo, William G. Nylen, from left, William G. Naef, and William G. Nida take turns at the microphone at a meeting of the WGN club on April 10, 1941. I am absolutely delighted to not have to hear Cochran anymore; I listen to GN all day and I couldnt wait for 10 am to come; as happy as I am that Cochran is gone, Im that sad that bill and Wendy are gone- was nuts for them. After all, success in radio is based on building and maintaining connections between hosts and the audience. Part of a successful radio talent is not only wit and intelligence, but also an appealing voice. 1,577 posts. Elliott Jenkins, left, and Thorne Donnelly, right, are the original owners of WDAP, the predecessor to WGN radio. I would miss tuning in. It cost WGN $1,000 a day for the long-distance wires connecting the Tennessee courthouse and a radio studio in Chicago. I certainly dont patronize their advertizers! What a loudmouth he is! The camera occasionally pans to meteorologist Paul Konrad, who whistles as the banter continues. I absolutely loved Biff left and Wendy Snyder..both so very smart, informative and clever.funny so I dont get at all Anna devlontes(boring because tries to hard and missing the clever funny and synicale flare) getting in with less of these qualities!!? Loved Wally, Bob, Spike and Steve. Out effective immediately is afternoon personality Roe Conn, whose contract runs through the end of the year. Nick D. and Garry Lee and The Nick Digilio Show, "The Nick Digilio Show podcast wins a Silver Dome Award from the Illinois Broadcasters Association", "WGN's Nick Digilio HATES 'The Dark Knight?! Chicago Tribune historical photo, Steel framework for the new WGN studios as it neared completion, circa Jan. 4, 1935. The "Radio Station Albums" page contains a collection of photo albums, promotional brochures, pamphlets, and other station publications. To learn more about ChatGPT and how we can inspire students, we sat down with BestReviews book expert, Ciera Pasturel. That is a SIN. Craig also managed the Nick D. Show Producer's Blog[7] on the WGN Radio website. WGN has hired Lisa Dent and added special reporting from Anna Davlantes. Trump lovers love him no matter what he does and dont want to hear facts when it conflicts with their convictions. The building is located just north of the Tribune Tower. The way WGN fired both Nick and Steve was a travesty. Cochran becomes the highest-rated host to be canned in Chicago radio in years; in 2007, Howard McGee was released from WGCI despite finishing first in adults 18-34 in morning drive and was replaced by Steve Harveys syndicated morning show (McGee has since returned to Chicago radio in a weekend/fill-in role at WVAZ-FM, WGCIs sister station.). OMG hope its Bob & Marianne In 2017, he was inducted into the WGN Radio Walk Of Fame. From left are, Lucy Gilman, actress in Painted Dreams, who'll be bat girl, Marlin Hurt, Gordon Vandover and Bud Vandover of Tom, Dick and Harry comedy team; Announcer Ed Allen, and, squatting, Attilio Baggiore, noted WGN tenor. LISTEN EVERYWHERE AM 720 wgnradio.com WGN Radio app "Play WGN Radio from TuneIn" linktr.ee/wgnradio. Potash appears to have no clue to what Baumgarten is referring and just sits at the desk as Baumgarten rants. Many people do not get along well with the boss, especially initially lots of changes with new owners and thus new Management. Nothing against Bob Sirott but he his somewhat insipid and totally a follower, which also can mean he falls right in line with what some TIGER would tell him to do. Robert Feder, a lifelong Chicagoan, covered the media beat in his hometown from 1980 until his retirement in 2022. Steve had such rapport with Dr. Russel Hamm, Chicago Tribune, The cornerstone of the new WGN building is set into place on July 6, 1950 in Tribune square. As analyst Rich Greenfield would say, Good Luck Radio. #46 of 164. Incredibly frequent use of reverb while broadcasting. Paul accidentally flipped numbers 3 and 6 during his TV segment, but they are listed here correctly. Both AM and television programs originated from this studio. Before joining WGN-TV, Kolkmeyer spent three years as a meteorologist and news anchor for WREXs 13 News Today and 13 News at Noon. 13.2K followers. From left to right: Glamour shots of Paul and WGN Morning News Around Town reporter Ana Belaval are also included in the line-up. I sure dont want to listen to theMrs if the Mister is dry as clay. Pakolliset kentt on merkitty *. Really miss Bill & Wendy. Steve Cochrans firing was the last straw. Jenkins and Donnelly are at their transmitter in the Wrigley Building in 1922. I really miss,Nkck Digilio. Cant wait to hear their voices again. To not even have a chance to say goodbye to long-time listeners was just cruel. Just because someone new comes in doesnt mean they have to change things. Chicago Tribune historical photo, Flying Officer Leonard Baldy, aerial observer of traffic for WGN, and his pilot, Richard Gilbert, plan a route to follow before taking off by helicopter from Meigs Field in Chicago, circa April 1959. I suppose Sirott doesnt feel the same way because if he did, he wouldnt have signed a deal so he can get up at 3 a.m. every day to do a morning show. 1 am - The Jim Bohannon Show 4 am - WGN Early Morning News (WGN-TV simulcast) 6 am - Bob Sirott 10 am - John Williams (with Wintrust Business Lunch at 12-1 pm) 2 pm - Chicago's Afternoon News (with Steve Bertrand and Lisa Dent) 6 pm - Dave Plier 10 pm to 1 am - Rollye James Saturday 1 am - The Jim Bohannon Show 4 am - WGN Showcase His show was the top-rated morning show for WGN and kept the station at the top of the ratings. Going back to another station NO more wgn. We have talked about life in America's greatest city, interviewed the famous and the not-so-famous, expressed disappointment in our sports teams, examined the intricacies and foibles of the human condition and made fun of ourselves and each other, gloriously. Now, if they can toss out that annoying Hockberg and his team that would be great. Goodbye to the left leaning, Hillary loving, agenda pushing fool. Don't worry, this story isn't over. While most are from the 30's and 40's, there are some from even before that period and a few from the 50's and beyond. Chicago Tribune historical photo, Woodrow R. Crane is at the AM transmitter control panel for WGN radio, circa July 23, 1939. They tried that before and she is a ditz. Heres how, Deans Weekender: Ashanti & Ja Rule take the stage, 4th grader reports Fridays weather forecast, Best smart home devices for older users, according, How to get started on spring cleaning early, according, Worried about your student using ChatGPT for homework? WGN 720-AM, the Nexstar Media Group news/talk station, chose the Friday night of a three-day holiday weekend to drop the bombshell that it's overhauling its weekday afternoon and evening lineup. VANDEVELDE will move to the noon-7p (CT) shift at WGN. Jos et lyd etsimsi tarkkaa resoluutiota, valitse natiivi tai korkeampi resoluutio. You can find a comprehensive archive of his material here. WGN Radio AM 720 5 years 6 months Traffic Reporter on the Roe Conn Show Oct 2014 - Mar 20205 years 6 months 435 N. Michigan Ave. -Write and report the traffic trouble spots from 3pm-7pm on the. Whatever happens to newspapers and magazines Im sorry to say it, but I think radio is next on the list. Chicago Tribune historical photo. What I don't understand, though, is why they so seldom give ousted personalities the chance to say goodbye and thanks to their listeners. 303 [East Wacker Drive] should not only be seen as a reawakening of the past but as a bold step into the future of radio." The experts on Miss Baker's programs conduct Tribune editorial columns about the various activities of homemaking. I was happy for Pete that he would get a morning show, but I had this bad feeling it was a bad move/risk/ Mornings as we know are a very competitive and no offense to 97.1 The Drive or its listeners, but its a music station for people that like type/genre of music. They are a mixture of WGN-TV and WGN Radio personalities. From the beginning, WGN -- the call letters standing for World's Greatest Newspaper -- was the "Tribune's radio station." He also made occasional appearances on WGN-TV, hosting specials such as the Auto Show. Totally agree with you about missing Nick. The entire program was produced under the direction of William A. Bacher, seen on left, circa Nov. 25, 1941. After all, success in radio is based on building and maintaining connections between hosts and the audience. Lataa tm kuva ilmaiseksi HD-resoluutiolla valinta "Lataa-painiketta" alla. The Nick Digilio Show was heard on WGN Radio in Chicago (720 AM), where Digilio discussed popular culture, current events, all things Chicago, and other hot topics including why the Flavor Bowl from KFC is the best fast food item ever produced, and the fact that there actually once was vegetable flavored Jell-O. Also out is overnight personality Nick Digilio, who also was notified Friday. Judy Pielach (Photo: Kristy Vicari) Longtime Chicago radio news personality Judy Pielach has signed on as a contributor to the new Bruce St. James morning show at Cumulus Media news/talk WLS 890-AM. Lataa tm kuva ilmaiseksi HD-resoluutiolla valinta Lataa-painiketta alla. And thats all you hear all morning which is why I left. Click here. Love Dave, Mary with the news and the camaraderie. So I wonder if WGN felt burned by Pete leaving them back then and thats why WGN wont offer Pete a full time gig? Follow. document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); You have entered an incorrect email address! He was also host of the WGN Radio program. All he does is promote his business. Thats just my opinion. Absolutely agree about Hochberg. Supremely disappointed! Before. Morning Meltdown: Chicago News Anchor Freaks Out On Co-Anchor. Miss their show. Someone doesnt know their audience. This isn't the first time WGN creates a buzz on the Web. WGN 720-AM, the Nexstar Media Group news/talk station, chose the Friday night of a three-day holiday weekend to drop the bombshell that it's overhauling its weekday afternoon and evening lineup.. 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(By the way, STILL waiting for the promised Lou Malnattis $25 coupon-I won from WGN years ago)-Obviously, WGN doesnt care at all that their words & deeds are aligned. Chicago Tribune historical photo, Members of the dramatic cast of "Carmen" as presented over WGN and the Mutual network are Betty Winkler as Carmen, Marvin Mueller as Escamillo, Elia Braca as Mercedes, and Willard Waterman as Pedro. Telling stories of how he worked at McDonald's and how the manager would go nuts when they would get "slammed" when corporate come to the drive thru. It is believed to be one of the eight original RCA TK-10 black and white cameras used at the old Tribune Tower Studios on some of . Adult film actress Seka talks about her legendary. ( Chicago Tribune historical photo, Performers sing "Merry Widow" for WGN radio, circa Oct. 4, 1941 Chicago Tribune historical photo, Sound technician Curtis France in WGN Studio #2, circa Oct. 3, 1941. Roe Conn, Anna Davlantes, Violeta Podrumedic (Sean Su / Purple Photo Group / for WGN Radio) Todd Manley at the entrance to the Allstate Skyline Studio. Chicago Tribune historical photo, Gabby Hartnett, left, and Charley Root do a pregame radio show on WGN before the Cubs' April 14, 1931, season opener at Wrigley Field. Standing are Louise Bargelt, remodeling and home building; Nancy Cabot, needlework; Edith Weigle, furniture; Mary Meade, cookery; and Rhea Seeger, fashions. While residing in TX 09/2015 DeCastro fired Bob and Marianne. This afternoon news-oriented program led by Steve is a welcome addition to our WGN Radio weekday lineup.. Im more happy than ever to pay the small Sirius XM monthly fee. I used to listen to Bod in the 70s..But I also used to listen to my mother. In addition, the retirement of Tom Joyner (last heard on Clubsteppin 95.1) is expected to set off more changes. I can remember being 10 years old and thinking how boring. I thought of my Dad often as I tuned in every morning. Cant stand that snotty, conceited Sirott. I always listened to the business lunch with Steve Bertran. www.bet.com. After listening to WGN radio for many decades (even with my father as a child) Im done. He was the host of 'Imus in the Morning' for nearly 50 years. Originally from Rockford, IL, Kolkmeyer graduated from NIU with a BS in Meteorology and a minor in Applied Mathematics. "Lisa Dent has long been a significant and well-known presence in Chicago radio," said WGN Radio VP/GM Mary Sandberg Boyle. Shame on you. November 18, 2021. Since then, she has gone storm chasing across the Great Plains. It isnt bashing to tell the facts. For several years, Digilio co-hosted a weekend late-night radio program on WGN with Garry Lee Wright and on May 31, 1998,[5] he began hosting his own program called Nick at Night - joined by Wright on Fridays. Like Cochran, Sirotts resume is quite long an alum of WLS during its Musicradio era and WBBM-FM during its progressive rock era and worked for four local television stations in a variety of roles and a stint as a correspondent for CBS West 57th newsmagaine in the mid-1980s. And to WGN and Sirott in particular. They are a mixture of WGN-TV and WGN Radio personalities. Steve was open and honest, refreshing and absolutely transparent. So I offered them a little Tribune real estate here as a return favor. Still crying about Wendy & Bill! It was time for Steve to go.Good luck to Bob. How long can you hear about Ross, Abigail, and the same ol s Nobody cares. WBBM Newsradio 780 AM & 105.9 FM Listen news, chicago, il Follow Email WBBM Newsradio, on 780 AM and 105.9 FM, is Chicago's source for up-to-the-minute Local News, and Traffic & Weather on the 8's. Plus, get the latest sports updates and business insights. Chicago Tribune historical photo, WGN radio stars choose up sides after leaving the studio to head to practice for a game with the WGN softball team to be played at Spencer Coals Field on Aug. 1, 1941. Bring back Cochran and Wendy. Havent gotten over losing Steve and Johnnie. Bring back Bill & Wendy! Unless the make so extreme changes to the new line up. 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Lee, in the boiler room of the Tribune, circa Nov. 14, 1948. was dropped from the station and replaced by a returning Bob Sirott, returned to Chicago radio in a weekend/fill-in role at WVAZ-FM, dropping Bill Leff and Wendy Snyder from middays. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Still like Roes insanity on the drive home. Steve was too negative constantly focusing on the political scene from Only his prospective. I actually turned Sirott off today-dull with not much to say. I am 78 and now done with WGN. Good bye WGN. Clarence Dittman, and announcer Jack Brickhouse of WGN, broadcast from the Chicago airport tarmac in 1942. So disappointed with WGN. I wish them well and perhaps they are better off not working for WGN EVER AGAIN!! This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. As first reported by Robert Feder Friday morning, WGN-AM morning personality Steve Cochran was dropped from the station and replaced by a returning Bob Sirott, wholl take over January 6. PLEASE BRING THEM BACK. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Looking at how Sirotts ratings were the last time he was at WGN or WLS, dont look for him to even come close to matching Cochrans numbers. WGN handout, Thousands of owners of radiophone receiving sets in a 500 mile radius of Chicago "listen in" nightly to a musical and news bulletin service sent from atop the Commonwealth Edison building by the Westinghouse Electric and Mfg. WGNs hiring of Sirott tells us there is a lot of truth to what Joyner said because quite basically, relying on the same ol limited list of names to keep your radio station relevant is particularly asinine at a time when radio is failing to attract the next generation of listeners.