the late 1990s. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. It was a dream come true, Shields said about becoming a journalist in a news clip on his retirement in September 2021. like Stuart make radio worthwhile again. To meet ownership limits set by the FCC, WKOX would be divested to the Ocean Stations Trust in preparation for a permanent buyer. Thank you all for your attention, support and feedback. Aug 26, 2021 53 sec. By that time, he knew that he wanted to become a full-time radio deejay, which led him to an opening at WROW in Albany, where Dick was not only a staff announcer but also worked at sister-station WTEN-TV, delivering the Sunday morning newscast. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. He started in radio as a teenager in Upstate New York, working in Rochester, Troy, and Albany. , New England Dining Favorites and Hidden Gems, Scenic New England Photo
[147] By the end of 2017, the staff included Deb Lawler and Josh Binswanger as morning anchors; Mary Blake and Rod Fritz as midday anchors; Jeff Brown and Laurie Kirby as afternoon anchors; and Dan Rea and Bradley Jay as nighttime talk show hosts. [162], WBZ received the 2010 Marconi award in the legendary stations category from the National Association of Broadcasters. Hardy, Benny Hill and George Costanza combined. Curses to them for their evil plot to ruin Boston radio,
there. Welcome to 101.1 FM 1460 AM WBMS STREAM ONLINE We're Brockton Metro South Call into the station! Love you, Bill., Bill Shields took a bite out of life.He was my friend, but truly - he was everyones friend. [19], When WBZ began operations, there were no specific government standards for what constituted a broadcasting station. observations and less of the lowbrow stuff. position playing the best of the 1960s and 1970s. that even if he was terrible as a radio personality, he would
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show host. October 1st, 2007:Longtime WBZ-TV news reporter Dan Rea takes over the 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. shift on WBZ NewsRadio with his new talk show Nightside with Dan Rea.. Many years ago,
I had the pleasure of working with Bill in the mid-/late 2000s. with an attitude (Nick Carter, the former WBCN source of irritation)
By early 1922, WBZ's studios were set up at the luxurious Hotel Kimball in Metro Center Springfield. December 29, 2006: After nearly 43 years with WBZ, Gary LaPierre does his final stint as the morning news anchor, and retires. of a cross between a wacky top 40 disc jockey and an entertainer
It was there that he met Dan Ingram, who would go on to a long and successful top-40 career at WABC in New York. Wright was part of the memorable top 40 format at WRKO-AM (now
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[74] Separately, morning show producer Bill Flaherty and morning host Tom Bergeron also concluded that it was not appropriate for WBZ to play music in the midst of the war. arrived Mike
[46] Don Kent started as a meteorologist at the station in 1951, for a tenure that would endure for over three decades. in his new time slot -- a true bonus for radio listeners from
WODS FM,Oldies 103.3 --His superb baritone voice and enthusiasm and
Kim Block, WGAN Anchor/Reporter, 1979-1980. in his sleep. Recently
December 29, 2006: After nearly 43 years with WBZ, Gary LaPierre does his final stint as the morning news anchor, and retires. No ego. Adam Carolla (; born May 27, 1964) is an American comedian, radio personality, television host, actor, podcaster, and director. Legendary. her presentation, Paula Street is a Boston radio institution. Ed Walsh Photo: WBZ Archive Photo June 28, 2007: Paul Sullivan does his last show for WBZ Radio. Rental Search | New England Travel
Amidst the technical changes, WBZ also began sharing its programs by network with other radio stations. May God bless the entire Shields family. He hosts The Adam Carolla Show, a talk show distributed as a podcast .more. [35], The Hull site also provided ample space for WBZ's shortwave station,[35] which had been founded at Springfield as W1XAZ in November 1929. Another popular WBZ voice was longtime news anchor Gary LaPierre, who began at the station in September 1964. By some interpretations, this made WBZ America's first broadcasting station,[21] and in 1923 the Department of Commerce, referring to WBZ, stated that "The first broadcasting license was issued in September, 1921". [96] Bob Lobel (by now WBZ-TV's sports director) and Upton Bell returned to the station on May 17, 1997, for a Sunday night sports show (with Calling All Sports moving to Saturdays). a few. [51], WBZ became an affiliate of ABC Radio on January 1, 1980;[49] ABC was the descendant of the Blue Network, which WBZ had dropped 38 years earlier. stands out on this landmark talk radio station. The combination of being a solid
[35] The shortwave transmitters soon began carrying government-provided programming (a service that ultimately evolved into the Voice of America) that would remain the shortwave station's primary function until leaving the air permanently in 1953. @wbz will always miss his laughter in the newsroom. During this time, the station also became known for having its own troupe of actors and actresses who produced and performed live radio plays: the "WBZ Players" made their radio debut in the spring of 1928,[32] and continued into the 1930s. [60] Also heard were Jerry Williams in the evenings and Larry Glick's overnight show (the latter two held the same popular shifts at WMEX years earlier). WBZ (1030 AM) is a Class A clear channel radio station licensed to Boston, Massachusetts. Steve Leveille. Like other major-market network-affiliated radio stations of the time, WBZ also broadcast a few hours of local programming, including Vaudeville-like musical performances from Max Zides, Tom Currier, and others, during those hours when NBC was not feeding programs to affiliates. Loren and Wally do that and save us from a radio nation
show, LaPierre has been on the air in Boston since the 1960s,
thus making him one of the most familiar voices in Boston radio. according to those on the inside. September 24, 2008:David Brudnoy, Larry Glick, and Carl DeSuze are inducted into the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame. many years at KISS 108 (contemporary hits), Wright formerly commanded
His writing skills have no doubt translated
In November 1920, the Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company established its first broadcasting station, KDKA, located in its plant in East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Under the provisions of the North American Regional Broadcasting Agreement, on March 29, 1941, WBZ's "clear channel" assignment was shifted to its present frequency, 1030kHz. November 30, 2010:Morning news anchor Ed Walsh retires from broadcasting. Adams also had an Emmy award-winning sports
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