In the 1930s, WBAL became the flagship station for the international broadcast of radio evangelist G. E. Lowman, whose shows originated in Baltimore until 1959. Eckman had also been a professional basketball referee and a head coach. After a stint announcing on both radio and TV at WTAR in !B Norfolk, Va., Mr. Marr landed a job as a news reporter for Baltimore's WFBR in May 1967. But in 1979, he read a newspaper story about WAYE-AM, which was launching a big band music format. I like news. Mr. Edwards soon was teamed with Mr. Bagli on a show. They were called soap operas long before they turned up on daytime television. Monday, April 4, 2022 WBAL NewsRadio 1090 and FM 101.5 WBAL NewsRadio 1090/FM 101.5 announces the latest addition to its weekday lineup of live and local talk personalities. WBAL and WIYY are the only two radio stations owned by Hearst, which is primarily a publishing and television company. The 6 a.m.-10 a.m. morning man on "Legends Radio" WWLG-AM Alan Field also recalls playing at being a DJ when he was a youngster in the Bronx, N.Y. Additionally, Stern offered a shoutout to network host Symone Sanders and stated hes no fan ofDatelinerepeats. The search for Charlotte Lester continues as I resume efforts searching for answers into her disappearance and holding Mark Perkins accountable for his actions against myself and Ladybug.. In 1998, WBAL-TV 11 celebrated its 50th year on the air. WebKeith enjoyed the great pleasure of working for legendary writer and columnist John Steadman at The Baltimore News American in the late 1970s. 2014 - 2023 Marathi.TV - All Rights Reserved. As a boy, he particularly recalls listening to Arthur Godfrey on CBS, and notes the "How-ah-ya" man worked in the early 1940s on Baltimore's WFBR-AM -- which was Mr. Maylath's first Baltimore station. There is no talk show host at his WBAL Radio home stomping ground who can come close to matching him, although they are all serviceable hosts. Champlin Broadcasting Conservative Talk The Eagle 96.9 KQOB Enid/Oklahoma City and 1640 KZLS Enid will look a little different for its listeners as the station has rebranded. 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I just ran across a delightful book titled, Baltimore: Radio and Television. Its written by Gary Helton and published by Arcadia. In Fentons category as a legend was the lovable character Charley Eckman. Keith enjoyed the great pleasure of working for legendary writer and columnist John Steadman at The Baltimore News American in the late 1970s. Frederick, Maryland. Eduardo Razo is the Assistant Content Editor for BNM, which includes writing daily news stories on the news media industry. During her press conference Monday, Morgan took aim at Maryland politicians who she said have been in office for far too long. Its like all news stuff. What Happens When a Death Occurs Far from Home? Ravens Wrap Up: Odafe Oweh has a monster night on SNF, UMBC clinches win over Hartford in double overtime, 11 TV Hill Ravens: Keith Mills previews playoff game, 11 TV Hill Ravens: Keith Mills previews 2018 season. How do I know that? I was in charge of the Citys Litigation Division at the time and Bowden interviewed me in my office. ", "We were a pretty hot station," he notes. As part of the Ravens Broadcast Team, Keith hosts Ravens programming on WBAL-TV 11 and WBAL Plus, and he hosts radio shows on WBAL 1090 AM and 98 Rock. I get Symone on the weekend. "That was Ed McMahon's home, and also Ray Goulding [of the Bob and Ray" comedy duo]," he explains. Its only 126 pages long, but it brought back a lot of pleasant memories for me. Rather than calling itself The Eagle 96.9, the radio station will now be known as Freedom 96.9 (h/tRadio Insight). Baseball Broadcasts Do Not Need Rules Analysts, Maggie Gray Is Thrilled to Thrive On A National Stage, Warner Bros. Dickey Broadcasting Launches Conservative Talk Station in Atlanta, Dagen McDowell Is Ready For A New Adventure With Fox Business, Airing The Tyre Nichols Video Was A Necessity. Radio personality, Johnny Walker, is also spotlighted. Since the Baltimore Orioles began their inaugural season in 1954, WBAL was their flagship station for most of that team's history, though not continuously. Over the years, she has also done off-mike work, as promotions director at WCBM (where she also operated a commercial art gallery in the station's lobby for several years) and currently is WBAL's public service director. For the television channel with the same call sign, see. I really enjoy the show. . He dropped out of radio for several years, working on educational publications and doing a variety of free-lance work. Oddly, I agree politically with almost everything Joe says. DePetro have been dismissed as he faced a trespassing charge related to an incident over the summer during a Monday court hearing. Not yet rated (0 Reviews) When that station went to religious programming in 1981, he moved to easy listening WMAR-FM (106.5, now WWMX) before taking up the morning show at WITH-AM in 1985, playing the big-band/nostalgia sound. WebFrom 1976 to 1980 he was co-anchor on that station's evening "Action News" broadcast, sharing the news desk with the likes of Sue Simmons, Mike Hambrick, Spencer Christian and Stan Stovall. "I didn't know anything about contemporary music, but there I was, music director for about a year.". I dont think theres much difference there.. +54 381 300-9212. "Baltimore Radio Icon Ron Smith to Receive First Charles Carroll of Carrollton Award Research The Maryland Public Policy Institute", "Why is the United States torturing Private Manning? 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[5] Since the mid-1990s, the station has become increasingly conservative, both in its on-air personalities and its editorial direction. You got me through a lot of tough mornings and I will cherish our relationship.. Introduction : Personal Life, Parents and Family Details : Education : Qualifications, High School & College Info Career, Job, Salary and Net worth : InterestingRead More Vanessa Herring QVC Age, Wedding, Married Husband, WBAL, Wiki, Introduction : Personal Life, Parents and Family Details : Early Life, Education and Internships : Career, Job, Salary and Net worth : Interesting Facts andRead More Meg McNamara Age, How old, Married, Husband, Wikipedia, Bio (WJZ), Introduction : Personal Life : Parents, Family and Education Pregnancy Journey : Acting Career and Other Work : Reporting Work, Salary and Net worth :Read More Denise Koch Age, Daughters, Retiring, Salary Net worth WJZ Husband, Ava Marie Married. "Eventually, I did a music program at midday," he recalls. I wont because I still believe in the America that you helped build.. Sports Radio Sports Television Sports Online Reporters Brady Farkas Derek Futterman Jim Cryns Jordan Bondurant Peter Schwartz Ricky Keeler Tyler McComas Columnists Andy Bloom Andy Masur Bill Zito Brian Noe Demetri Ravanos Douglas Pucci Garrett Searight Ian Casselberry Jeff Caves Jessie Karangu Pete Mundo Rick Schultz Home About 8@8 Advertise Agents Alumni Brandon Contes Brandon Kravitz Danny ONeil Dave Greene Jay Mariotti Matt Fishman Rob Guerrera Ryan Glasspiegel Ryan Maguire Seth Everett Stan WBAL was sold to the Hearst-controlled American Radio News Corporation, which operated it along with two daily newspapers, The Baltimore News-Post and The Baltimore American (later merged as the Baltimore News-American).[3]. A self-professed "terrible" student, Tom Marr says his high school counselor suggested he would be looking at a choice between pumping gas or becoming a stock clerk. Keith is extremely active in Baltimore-area amateur sports, having coached baseball, basketball and soccer at the youth level; high school baseball at both Brooklyn Park and Cardinal Gibbons; and amateur baseball with the Maryland Orioles. "I wanted 'em dancing. ", "WBAL's Ron Smith announces on-air that he has pancreatic cancer", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ron_Smith_(radio_host)&oldid=1107481384, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles with unsourced statements from December 2011, Articles with unsourced statements from May 2009, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Radio host, political commentator, TV news anchor, reporter, This page was last edited on 30 August 2022, at 06:04. Brett Hollander was named afternoon weekday host in April 2018, replacing Derek Hunter, who left WBAL in December. Sure enough, he landed a job at an AM station in nearby Millville as an announcer and pop music DJ. 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Stern stated that hes a major fan of Morning Joe and went the extra mile to say that he and co-host Joe Scarborough share the same political idealogy. "I did my first high-school sports show in 1960 at WWDC [AM] in Washington," says Mr. Marr, whose two-way talk show airs from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on WCBM-AM (680). Im giving Heltons efforts five out of five stars along with the highest recommendation. He is a fine writer and his book covers both the TV and the radio scene of that bygone era with rich details and also in a highly entertaining fashion. The celebrated 1958 Colts with John Unitas at the helm, was a high point for Thompson, the Colts, and for me, too. However, in 1995, the station rejoined NBC. Report Sheds Light on the Turmoil at WHYY, New Jersey 101.5 Continuing Series to Talk College Alternatives, Dagen McDowell Is Ready For A New Adventure With Fox Business. WebCrdoba 828, San Miguel de Tucumn, Argentina. . (Yes, the same Jack Dawson formerly WMAR-TV's sports director. "It didn't take long before I gained an audience," Ms. Stein says, ++ with no hint of boasting. Charges against John DePetro have been dismissed as the radio host faced a trespassing charge related to an incident over the summer during a Monday court hearing. I tune out on the weekend. He moved on to be news director at a station in Worcester, Mass., then in Reading, Pa., and eventually in Wilkes Barre, Pa. With a growing family -- he has two children -- Mr. Jackson says he would have been content to stay there. He supported Governor Robert L. Ehrlich, but referred to George H. W. Bush as "Joe Isuzu." KZLS started simulcasting on KQOB at the beginning of this year after the 96.9 signal was leased to Citadel and Cumulus Media for nineteen years. KZLS started simulcasting on KQOB at the beginning of this year after the 96.9 signal was leased to Citadel and Cumulus Media for nineteen years. Baseball Broadcasts Do Not Need Rules Analysts, Maggie Gray Is Thrilled to Thrive On A National Stage. The radio host thanked MSNBC for providing him with what he loves: 24/7 news. Monday, April 4, 2022 WBAL NewsRadio 1090 and FM 101.5 WBAL NewsRadio 1090/FM 101.5 announces the latest addition to its weekday lineup of live and local talk personalities. WebFrom 1976 to 1980 he was co-anchor on that station's evening "Action News" broadcast, sharing the news desk with the likes of Sue Simmons, Mike Hambrick, Spencer Christian and Stan Stovall. Before becoming the WBAL host from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Klacik was a regular on their airwaves at the station since she has also been a regular contributor to afternoon host Torrey Snows show. When both colleges accepted him, "I ended up just not going.". On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Copyright 2012 - 2023 Baltimore Post-ExaminerWebsite Hosting & Management by Mays & Associates, Baltimores TV & Radio Personalities from Yesteryear Get Lovingly Resurrected. [3] On January 12, 1935, with radio becoming more commercialized, there was little justification for a public service company to own a radio station. The first episode aired on January 2, 1984. . WBAL Radio's Ron Smith told his audience Monday morning he's gearing up to fight pancreatic cancer. The book underscores how at age 18 in 1971, Stovall was the youngest television news anchor in America working for a station in Phoenix. Way to go, Stan! "[10], On November 28, 2011, Smith announced his retirement from WBAL, citing his dependence on home hospice care. A Baltimore radio station is mourning one of its hosts after she was killed Wednesday night. DePetro wasarrested in mid-Augustoutside a home on Staples Avenue in Warwick. Like Mr. Field, he also moved to WWLG two years ago when the station's managers left WITH to launch Legends Radio. I really enjoy the show. Charges against John DePetro have been dismissed as the radio host faced a trespassing charge related to an incident over the summer during a Monday court hearing. Your email address will not be published. Former Baltimore radio host Yuripzy Morgan, who departed WBAL Radio last week, has decided to run for a U.S. House of Representatives seat. Kramer was saluted by present and former co-workers including the stations former sports director Keith Mills whom she worked with for nearly two decades. Four months later, he moved over to WCAO, where he was a weekend DJ. Does the Republican Establishment Get It? "I love Baltimore," he says, noting he raised five children here. He reluctantly supported the American invasion on Afghanistan, but opposed regime change in Iraq. WebKeith enjoyed the great pleasure of working for legendary writer and columnist John Steadman at The Baltimore News American in the late 1970s. He is heard from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays. He recalls those years with mixed feelings. . A bombshell cancer announcement from one of Baltimore's most popular radio personalities. He was at WCBM until 1968, then moved to WBAL to handle the mid-day newscasts -- between the morning and evening shifts of that station's legendary Galen Fromme. I respect our justice system and respect law enforcement, specifically the Warwick PD,DePetro said on Twitter. Stern stated that hes a major fan of Morning Joe and went the extra mile to say that he and co-host Joe Scarborough share the same political idealogy. In 1998, WBAL-TV 11 celebrated its 50th year on the air. Music gradually decreased and talk programs were added. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. One of Kramers closest friends and co-workers, Scott Wykoff, posted a tribute on Facebook recognizing her award-winning career in Baltimore. I cant just talk about the issues; I have to fix them. Following his discharge, he moved to Albany, New York, where he worked in community theater. "We made up a little hick town in the Midwest and played radio station," says the news director of WCBM-AM (680), who has been reporting news in Baltimore since 1962 -- without taking a single sick day. But he kept at it. Check the full bio for relationship details. He also became the moderating force on "Conference Call," a cantankerous midday talk show that began on WFBR and has survived to its current noon weekday air time on WCBM. Major League Baseball press release about the Orioles returning to WBAL; retrieved January 7, 2022. Soon enough, the scholastic sports show was Mr. Marr's. And all say their affection for the business began early, when radio wafted out of the ether and captured impressionable imaginations. Thank God you dont play the oldDatelinesanymore on the weekends. "I'm just your local guy, keeping up with the music," Mr. Edwards concludes, adding he had offers over the years to move elsewhere, but decided, "I love my hometown.". 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WBAL-TV. So how did Jack Edwards, Alan Field, Elane Stein, Ken Jackson, Ken Maylath and Tom Marr end up "living on the air" in Baltimore for most of their careers? In 1960, he took over the prestigious weekday morning show but lost it in the next ratings period, when he was offered the 9 a.m. to noon mid-morning slot. Symone coming on strong. The radio host thanked MSNBC for providing him with what he loves: 24/7 news. WebWBAL (1090 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station licensed to Baltimore, Maryland, and owned by the broadcasting division of Hearst Communications. He starred on WFBR from 1974 to 1987. A Baltimore Original: The Late Theodore R. Teddy McKeldin, Innovation and adaptation is the key to unlocking growth, Website Hosting & Management by Mays & Associates. Ms. Stein says she has interviewed "thousands" of people about a variety of subjects, noting, "I don't keep track, but it was a lot of people.". Hollander had previously been hosting sports talk on WBAL since 2010. Several WBAL-TV newscasts are simulcast. A graduate of Brooklyn Park High School in Anne Arundel County and Towson University. In addition, in Rons years the entire WBAL Radio sociology was exceptional. He joined WBAL-TV, channel 11, in 1989. I never wanted to be a DJ, and when I came here [in 1975], I knew I didn't want to have a talk show either.