The 89.3 frequency was Format: Soft Rock/Adult Contemporary (4/3/1997 to 9/26/2000,) January 5, 2023. ), Martin began his first show at KYNG on April 6, 2000, once again filling the morning drive time slot. He's also the founder of The Global Company Culture Association. White (I) (1980-1984; as host of mid-day talk show "Relationships" [4] He also served as the public address announcer for the Dallas Mavericks for twenty years until February 2000.[2][5]. City Credit Union, your Dallas Stars and Sportsradio 967 and 1310 The Ticket want to send a special "Thank You" to our service men and women (active, reservists or retired) at each home game by honoring our Hometown Heroes. At the haunted house, Chapman took along a producer and equipped her with a microphone. In 1986, Martin was hired for another part-time position by the Satellite Music Network for an oldies format, and later worked part-time for Z-Rock while still working at KAAM and KAFM. Network. He graduated from Samuell High School in Pleasant Grove in 1970 and from Southern Methodist University in 1974. He has been the "Trusty Sidekick" co-host with Jerry Reynolds on the Car Pro Show syndicated in over two dozen cities for the past 21 years. He became widely known, according to his bio page on the Radio Hall of Fame website, for his humor, outrageous stunts and giveaways. And for his astronomically high ratings. What initially began as a bus ride to Sea World in San Antonio expanded into a family trip to Walt Disney World in Orlando for over a thousand children. Stern, top of the Tower Petroleum Building in downtown Dallas. Format: Religious. kc on the UHF band with 100 watts. And you were supposed to live up to them. Dallas Fort Worth Hip-Hop Radio Station | Dallas Fort Worth News And Events, National News, Entertainment News, And Radio Contests And Sweepstakes. The 1980s "[7], On July 1, 2010, KEGL ran a promo announcing the return of The Russ Martin Show. Weekdays, 6 to 9 am, Jagger & Tara in the MorningKDMX 102.9, NowLast summer, the station went from Mix to Now to capture this very hot cycle for contemporary music. That means youll hear a lot of Kelly Clarkson, Katy Perry, and Maroon 5. (The humble servants, by the way, are Frank Reed, Starlene Stringer, Chris Chamberlain, and Perri Reavis.) where KEGL is located, "Las Colinas,") Michelle Dibble, Darren Silva aka Sundays, 6 to 8 pm, 750 North St.Paul St. Part of Audacy. Call letters established 2/1/1985. .. Also Perri Michael Granberry was born and grew up in Dallas. Steve Ballinger, "Crankin'" Craig Dori, Pat Dawsey, "Loud" Debi Dowd, "Boobie Search our comprehensive site for the launch, integration and usage information. the station participated in; GM Donna [6] In 1990, Kraddick was named to the Ten Outstanding Young Americans list by the United States Junior Chamber. I listen to Dan religiously. Weekdays, 6 to 10 am, Dallas City Council MeetingsWRR 101.1, Classical 101The city owns this frequency and interrupts the Tchaikovsky and Dvork roughly twice a month to broadcast the peoples business. Susy began her career in radio, working overnights while she attended the University of Texas El Paso. with KVIL,) Teresa Hanson-Burns, Julie DeHarty, Suzanne If he thought you had an iota of talent, and you wound up on that station, then the expectations for you were enormous. Susy began her career in radio, working overnights while she attended the University of Texas El Paso. KYKX, Mesquite. By the end of 1941, the US entered World War II and the manufacturing of The maddest he ever got at me were those times that I delivered less than the best. Station established 4/26/1996. Listen live or on-demand, read news, see show schedule, & follow on social media. Weekdays, 5:30 to 10 am, The Adventure ClubKDGE 102.1, The EdgeMark Schectman has helmed the show since December 2012, when longtime host Josh Venable was laid off by the station. 2023 Audacy, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. He claims more listeners than any DJ in Texas. Schenectady (NY) Radio Club for some of the early FM background information! KKDA-AM Soul 73 laid off virtually the entire staff according to various reports. Sponsored by RCA, the idea was soon looked upon as a mounted to a car chassis and towed around town for longer-distance field Tuesdays through Fridays, midnight to 5 am; Saturdays, 6 to 10 am; Sundays, 10 am to 3 pm, Jody Dean & The Morning TeamKLUV 98.7Jody Dean & the Morning Team is Kidd Kraddick in the Morning for the baby-boomer set. Martin hosted the No. His hard-scrabble experience inspired him to say, Ill show them. And his broadcasting career accomplished exactly that he showed them. One time, I finally asked him, You seem to like my dancing, but why dont you ever ask me to be one of the dancers? And he said, Well, to be honest, youre too sexy for our show. ", At that age, Fairchild said with a laugh, I didnt really know what he was talking about.. Broadcasting great Ron Chapman, who introduced himself to Dallas radio in 1959 under the pseudonym of "Irving Harrigan" on AM pioneer KLIF, and who elevated his legend after more than 30 years. Former owners: Owner: Sky Broadcasting. Soon, Top 40 found its way to FM, with KAFM, KFWD, In 2007, he returned to broadcasting part-time as a substitute for radio legend Paul Harvey. Audacys Website and Digital Terms of Use. Ron was a legend already in the 60s in Dallas, Fairchild said Monday from her home in Los Angeles. Many speculated that this would be the end of his career and that he wasnt coming back at all. Whatever it took.. [5] His first radio position was in Tampa. Kincaid is originally from Maryland and has worked in Minnesota, New York, and Denver. Also Dale the Top 40, music with drug or counter-culture themes, etc. When the show aired its final broadcast, Chapman played as its swan song Turn! He loved kids and teenagers and music and all that was happening in the 60s, which was a lot. He's a trusted advisor to executives from Fortune 500 to Fortune 50 companies. of the 1960s, "underground radio" found a home on FMbringing together Long time on air personalities Bobby Patterson,. Mason, Steve Knoll, the "Sunny Sunbeams" (nickname for promotions group.) See entry at 89.3 for more information. Stunting during the format change in 1992, the station And brother, let me tell you something: It was a different age., In 1989, The Dallas Morning News devoted a High Profile cover story to Chapman, noting that peers described him variously as a genius, tyrant and hero. On January 15, 2020 Jerry Caldwell and Ty Jger were released from the show as a result of sweeping iHeartRadio budget cuts. . 97.1 The Eagle stopped regular programming late Monday morning and began stunting, a technique . And we stayed in touch over the years. Owner: Larry and Tony Greene. Adding to the radio landscape in the gradually adding other Eagles songs (and songs about eagles, like "Fly are usually Alleged Plagiarism Leads to Second IOC Member Resignation, Political Plagiarism Continues to be Ammunition for Opposing Parties, Army Retracts Culture Manual for Plagiarism. Also, the Sotelo name is something of a trademark of quality in Spanish-language radio: his older brother Eddie Pioln Sotelo was recently inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame. He worked in the Dallas radio market for 31 years. She loved going to NorthPark to dance with other teenagers during the daily weekday broadcast of SumpN Else. (The KERA-FM call letters Prevent invalid findings dissemination, grant misconduct, and improper medical practices. Notables School District. Interest comments made by morning personality Moby at her [and her breasts'] expense! Between his junior and senior years, he interned at The Washington Post during "the Watergate summer" of 1973. George Dunham, Craig Miller, and Gordon Keith have been hosting the morning-drive shift since 1995, navigating between (mostly serious) sports talk and (rarely serious) guy talk, and have arguably. Owner: Dick Curlee. Dallas radio personality Kellie Rasberry tied the knot over the weekend. A monthly publication for morning personalities called "The Morning Mouth" and a show prep "sharing service" for air personalities called "BitBoard". What is the solution to the Mavs' defensive struggles? "Dangerous Darren," Jocelyn White (who quit the station in 1/1987 over List Of Coronavirus Testing Sites In Texas, Difference Makers foster friendships with children with special needs, AAA and the City of Dallas will host free Teen Driver Safety Fair, Difference Maker makes path to college graduation accessible for North Texas students, America has new favorite dog and it's not a lab, Difference Maker family is passionate about helping others, Difference Maker keeps son's legacy alive with 'Adam's Corner', Celebrate 'National Margarita Day' at these North Texas locations, Find $5 dollar, $3 dollar and even $1 dollar margarita deals, Difference Maker Restauranteur stays open during ice storm and helps stranded drivers, Difference Maker makes life-saving kidney donation. Barnes, Leigh Ann Adam (currently with KBIG-Los Angeles,) Cindy Scull followed by KNUS. Pages in category "Radio personalities from Dallas" The following 30 pages are in this category, out of 30 total. Although youre probably thinking Google couldve easily killed the show years ago, youre wrong. Having been on the air since 1980, Arnold, along with his co-hosts run the show The Fans G-Bag Nation, a popular midday sports program on a CBS affiliated station and he is also a game night emcee for the Dallas Mavericks. He's an international keynote speaker and is known as "The Culture Architect". personalities, married, who served on the board of KCHU,) Steve Stokes, morning show for "Sunny 97.1,") Andre Gardner Two weeks prior to Martin's scheduled court date he accepted a plea bargain and pleaded no contest. FOR MORE THAN TWENTY YEARS, Dallas radio personality Kevin McCarthy has made a respectable living simply by being in a good moodand by rubbing it off on the rest of us. He worked in the Dallas radio market for 31 years. Sister station to KAND-AM. He spent more than three decades at KVIL, toiling as a morning deejay, music director and program director, transforming the adult contemporary format into a major success on the FM band. Notables Whitney, Walt Williams (host of "Follow Spot,") Robert Wisdom, Lynn Wyler, A sample of recent daily pairings: an exploration of the beguiling octopus, then fracking; Richard Pryors career, then how we share culture and traditions through food. Like an Eagle,") as the weeks went on. Station established 5/7/1985. Haze (8/1980-1987; also served as PD; conceived entire "Eagle" idea in 169 pick in NFL Draft, Viliami Fehoko on being selected by Cowboys, learning from his cousin Vita Vea, Cowboys select San Jose State DE Viliami Fehoko with No. degree in Communications from Washington State University. Chris Arnold is a radio personality well known among sports fans in the Dallas area. deHaro on 3/22/2005 [moved from KDMX-FM,]) Stacey James, Jeff Thomas, Dave Circle' They had no bathtub, no phone, no family car. (relocated from sister station KDMX, where their rowdy antics did not fit Prior to joining the KRLD News Team, you might have seen Susy reporting for Dallas television stations NBC5 and CBS11. DALLAS, TX, August 16, 2021 Cumulus Media announces that it has appointed radio personality and social media star Mason as On-Air Host, Morning Drive, for Dallas-Fort Worth Top 40 station HOT 93.3/KLIF-FM. Owen, Tony "Paraquat" Johnson, Jay KTPW, Springtown. 1 radio show in Dallas for a dozen years. Ahead of His Dallas Show, Jason Isbell Recalls Scaring Away UNT Students, Blink-182 Is the Tip of the Iceberg: Here Are the Most Expensive Concerts in History, Seal's Sunday Show Made for a Night of Nostalgia and New Memories, The Dallas Film Festival Presents Music for the Film-Loving Masses, Three Sisters of Joseph Step Up to Rise With, The Jonas Brothers Played an Intimate, Not-So-Secret Concert in Fort Worth, 10 Best Concerts of the Week: Dinosaur Jr., Seal, Lil Wayne and More. RETURN TO Notables: David Ingels, David Warren. of the FM or AM bands. early 1940s. Call Richard C. Parker. It even survived being shrunk by an hour a couple of years ago. . By clicking Submit, you acknowledge you have read and agree to Audacys Website and Digital Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. [16], Martin had battled health problems for years,[10][18] including heart surgery. His firm, JPR Multimedia currently has roster of over 50 U.S. stations. Nickname: Soon thereafter, Belo applied for W5XGR (other sources say W5XD) on the Contact: Lisa Dollinger, Dollinger Strategic Communication for Cumulus Media, 512.633.4084, lisa@dollcomm.com. . Notables [citation needed], In 2009, Kraddick was diagnosed with lymphoma, which he kept hidden from his coworkers and family. A year later, he suffered a stroke. And Dean keeps the show moving with commentary, trivia, and (naturally) reminiscing. Larry Johnson, Joe Salvadore, Ray Murphy, Bob Knoll, Elmer Smith. Owner: Radio One. Martin founded The Russ Martin Show Listeners Foundation in 2002, which benefits the families of police officers and firefighters who have died in the line of duty. and practicality soon died off, leaving Belo to scramble for entry into Plus, its the only show that has one host (Rogers) perform its theme song. in 1981, and later "Nostalgic Rock,") Randy James, Randy Brown aka Christopher Call letters established 12/11/1998. KDZR, Denton. 70s Saturday Night;" it still exists on streaming internet audio.) Trusted friend and colleague Jody Dean does not disagree, comparing Chapman to 1960s coaching legend Vince Lombardi, who led the Green Bay Packers to multiple championships as an unyielding taskmaster. Officers were dispatched about 12:30 a.m. Saturday . Its handled as it should be, just another dude with a partner. of "70s Saturday Night," which had been abandoned by KDMX in late 1997,) On July 12, 2010, Martin returned to radio with his afternoon (3:00p.m.7:00p.m.) show on 97.1 "The Eagle" (KEGL). NEW: We became great friends, Fairchild said. the format; the two were later fired for mis-reporting the death of pop Their two-hour Friday afternoon slot on The Range, which they began in July, reflects some of that diversitybouncing from old country (Merle Haggard) to indie rock (Guided by Voices) and points in-between (Ryan Adams)served up with their stage-honed charm. 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The Foundation also coordinates an annual parade called the Heroes Day Parade. He moved to Dallas in 1959 a year before the Dallas Cowboys became a team and was known for a decade as Irving Harrigan, who shared a microphone with Charlie Brown. His co-hosts real name was Jack Woods, and together the two became a radio juggernaut at KLIF, known then as The Mighty 1190. Their rise coincided with the Top 40 dynamism of the Beatles, the Beach Boys and the Rolling Stones. Prior to joining the KRLD News Team, you might have seen Susy reporting for Dallas television stations NBC5 and CBS11. Susy Solis is an Emmy-nominated journalist who has been in the North Texas news market since 2007. As it turns out, being a very famous, talented and beautiful TikTok model isnt the lucrative future I had imagined! Kevan Kenney Weeknights 6pm - 11pm. There's a new radio station in Dallas which features a number of personalities familiar to local sports radio listeners. a local terrestrial home for his renamed "Original Protect your journals reputation by publishing only the highest quality articles. The best time to tune in is at the end of every meeting, when the (often insane) public is allowed to address the Council. corporations, and each group has since honed their stations' formats to a license from FM's inventor, Edwin Armstrong, and began manufacturing Broadcasting great Ron Chapman, who introduced himself to Dallas radio in 1959 under the pseudonym of Irving Harrigan on AM pioneer KLIF, and who elevated his legend after more than 30 years at KVIL-FM and another five at KLUV-FM, died Monday of natural causes. Ron was one of those guys who made this a better place to live.. [1] He later worked in Fresno, California (KYNO-FM), Miami, Salt Lake City (KAYK & KLRZ), and Los Angeles (KHTZ),[1] where he also worked comedy clubs as an emcee. Lisa Sexton, Anthony Shaw, Pat Sheehan, Kat Sherman, Mary Shiroma, James Nickname: "K-108." From 1965 to 1968, he became Dallas rarefied answer to Dick Clark and American Bandstand, as host of the wildly popular Sumpn Else, a teen dance show carried live from NorthPark Center on WFAA-TV (Channel 8). Martin hosted the No. 1-rated The Russ Martin Show on KLLI Live 105.3 in Dallas, until December 8, 2008, when KLLI switched to an all-sports format. Tracy A lot of people couldnt handle it, Dean said of Chapmans style. Catch up on the day's news you need to know. were later used by the local NPR affiliate at 90.1 FM.) . FM station in the state of Texas (arguably) belonged to the Belo Corporation, Bondage," Hugh Lampman, "Ward Cleaver," Tracy He is a member of the Country Radio Hall of Fame, the Texas Radio Hall of Fame and winner of the Billboard Air Personality of the Year and the Academy of Country Music DJ of the Year. Mason joined Hot 93.3 in August 2021. FM dial placement (as the 42-50 mc range was reserved for TV channel 1which And KAXD at 1622 kc was WFAA's mobile transmitter, Sister station to KAND-AM (still operating today at 1340 AM.) In early August 2013, the Jefferson Parish Coroner's Office concluded Kraddick's cause of death was arteriosclerotic and hypertensive cardiovascular disease.[8][19][20][21][22]. The Russ Martin Show reappeared on KYNG, a station that had previously been country-western music. Sundays, 9 to 11 pm. "Lonnie B. Pitts" and program "Woman to Woman Wednesdays;" they were the 2023 Audacy, Inc. All rights reserved. (To Everything There Is a Season) by the Byrds. By the end Whether heading to the bar or carpooling with the kids, tune into the best programming on the FM dial. KAND-AM. Owner: Southwestern Robins/Paul Kinney/Phil Cowan (morning team prior to Moby, began 3/31/1986 Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Weekdays, 5 to 9 am, Knowledge Dropped, Lessons TaughtKNON 89.3One of the longest-running hip-hop shows in the country, Knowledge Dropped, Lessons Taught, and its host, DJ EZ Eddie D, have been fixtures on the local scene for more than two decades. Z-Rock." The individuality, the uniqueness. the FCC and wrestled KNON's license away. Format: Country. By treating a serious ethical issue in a way that no respectable newspaper would, CBS is creating a separate ethics code for sports writers, one where ethics violations are treated much less severely. Owner: Richard Parker. Notables: KVIL, and a reformatted KNUS paving the way. Nicknames: "B 97.9" and location, Some fringe "To him everything was a bit, but eventually he crossed the line. The RMS Foundation IS ready", "Russ Martin, Dallas-Fort Worth radio show host, found dead in his home, police say", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Russ_Martin&oldid=1133377321, This page was last edited on 13 January 2023, at 13:40. Its not a focus of the show, though. Starting in 2016, Russ began having various medical issues[10] and missed several shows throughout the year. . And yet, he would never ask me to be one of the [featured] dancers. [7] Martin also owned a collection of classic TV show cars such as a Dukes of Hazzard's General Lee replica,[14] the fastest 1966 Batmobile replica, a Munster Koach replica, and the 1976 Ford Grand Torino from Starsky and Hutch. He served with the Army in South Korea from 1957 to 1959, producing a radio show for Voice of the United Nations Command. October 1, 2020. featuring a young Jon Dillon, signed on in 1969 with an underground format, Veteran air personality Jeremy Robinson departs mornings at iHeartMedia AC KDGE-FM (Star 102.1)/Dallas after three years to launch his own syndicated show and focus on his burgeoning voice-tracking and voiceover business. Notable: Kevin McAdams, David Yates, D'Andra Huckaby, Dixie Lawrence, Debbie Beal, Format: Talk/News. Mark Newberger, Allen Newton, Lisa Nichols, Carol Parks, John Pate, Donald I can walk faster than most people can run, Chapman once told The Dallas Morning News. Copyright 2023, D Magazine Partners, Inc. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. and selling FM units the same year. Dallas, Texas 75201. the 1946 State Fair of Texas in Dallas. Eventually she was chosen to host Mike and Susy Mornings on 93.1 FM KSII in El Paso, Texas, Susys hometown. It has the enthusiasm of a bedroom-recorded podcast and, thanks to the ESPN imprimatur and its hosts connections, the guest list of a national broadcast. . The MusersKTCK 96.7, The TicketIts tough to single out one show from The Tickets formidable lineup, so maybe its best to start with the guys who begin the stations broadcast day. Rothchild, Mike Saunders, Steve Schiller, James Searles, Robby Setser, No spam, ever. Format: Z-Rock from Satellite Music In all, Kacsmar counted some 15 paragraphs of his work in Arnolds piece, all with only minor changes and updates. . "[7][8], He moved to Dallas in 1984[6] and took over the night shift on the newly formatted rock-leaned top-40 station KEGL (The Eagle) and established a following. Martin grew up in Pleasant Grove, a large, working-class neighborhood in southeast Dallas, where he graduated from W.W. Samuell High School. The show remains a Saturday night special. Listen to a sample of Michelle Rodriguez: Dead Air with The OsKHYI 95.3, The RangeThe OsJohn Pedigo and Taylor Youngwere in a diverse assortment of bands (Slick 57, Hi-Fi Drowning, The Polyphonic Spree) before teaming up as a multi-instrumental twosome a few years ago. But later, using his real surname, Chapman became an even bigger personality. While its possible CBS did suspend Arnold and investigate his prior work, the lack of a public statement makes that impossible to know for certain. (If you overhear a conversation at a bar or tailgate, there is a fairly decent chance you will hear more than a few phrases that originated with these guys.) Ness, "Ramblin'" Roy Miller, Steve Kelly, Annette Gonzales (later in Houston But the youngsters came to understand their poverty., I liked applause early on, said Chapman, who took on Ron as his radio first name in 1965. 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Dallas Observer's The Morning After Brunch. McFarland (host of "Jazz Street,") James McGar, Jerry McKinney, Ernist to feed audio to WFAA-AM. Within two years, Martin's ratings had surpassed those of Dallas veteran radio personality Ron Chapman.[3]. as Rap/Urban: Eurro Thomas, Steve Harvey (via satellite,) George Initial call letters requested for 88.3 when application was submitted Surface potential plagiarism prior to publication with iThenticates expansive content database. In 2000, as radio began to change once again, Chapman moved to KLUV, a Dallas oldies station where he stayed until announcing his retirement in 2005. "Stuff he'd say to us on the air he wouldn't say to us in the hall, because he's a coward," says J.D. McCarthy was inducted into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame in 2002. 4/3/1997. did. She holds a B.A. The store was open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. As writer Diane Reischel put it in The News story: The store was the childrens living room, the customers their audience., His sister, Florence Littauer, said her baby brother was so clever and funny that people would pay me for him to speak. As The News noted, The parents his mother was a violinist challenged the children to think creatively.
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