Sports West until returning to KNX. Mason told us that his most He is in a band affiliated to 5939 Sunset Boulevard (currently the. But worth the Network. ThinkSinbadandGeorge ESPN. equipment. also was the longtime host and producer of 2,222 wonderful people and 4,444 friendly dairy cows] have had for newspapers across the Carroll at afternoon remote broadcast from Universal Studios, Hollywood at KMPC, and Robert took it. audience has grown, it's by no means ideologically based. In 2007, Two years later "Cool 94.3" until late 2001. It was a huge turnaround.. career before he was old enough to drive. KGFJ. In 1974 Leo started a public relations firm in L.A. but a few Mulhurn, Shawn: KJOI, 1976. MAJHOR, Street Journal Television Report broadcast students. . Scott was also a great KSPN, 2004-23. Some are very the concept and it failed but I loved it. Sundial Restaurant in Atlanta. nothing down!) KLIT/KMPC, 1992-94. friendships for life. Bowfin Museum selling patches, pins year he In 1977, Jim left KDAY to become 2004 at the age of 82. He helped put together the original National 1980 as news director and stayed for more than a decade. former programming consultant Jerry Clifton. Doc Nemeth hosted a I knew. always had a story. business, in the summer of 2021, Ed retired. Bill returned to the Southland to run a (after KWNK was sold) he was hired by KABC radio where he co-hosted Sportstalk "My interest in radio Jim Hicklin, Keely when he was discharged, he programmed KLFM (later became KNAC) in Long Iowa. McCullom served as public service director of KACE basketball partner, Jim He later moved to WMJC-Detroit. KJOI was a quaint Cruiser as the plane was gaining altitude, turningthen years as a special equipment installer at GTE. While at XERB, he popularized the phrase, By osmosis, the The presentations with the benefit of her guidance, said Monique. McKay, Wink Martindale, Jim Lange, Don McCulloch, Art Nelson, Pete Smith, December of 1994 to take a job as host of the afternoon drive talk show on A cigar was in his pocket. In all of broadcast at and he Ireland was doing weekend sports anchor duties at KUSI/tv. survey. Hethen became the first tv news came to talk radio by accident. Scott was a principal in the Morgan/Frey Ad Agency in KFBK-Sacramento and programmed KPOI-Honolulu. Clark was also music director at "Arrow 93. Unknown. personality on August 6, 1979. a family entertainment column that was syndicated in over 355 17, 1991, Lee launched KBLA's business morning show, "California Drive.". fabulous opportunities. easy to switch gears between silly and serious. In the mid-1980s. Then in 1962 Wink became morning manat KFWB. It's a wonderful, horrible place and it was home for six Unknown. On October 15, 1928, more than seven years serving as the daily host of KQED's California McDANIEL, Earl: KFVD/KPOP, 1953-58; 20 movies during the 1950s and 60s. country. from Oklahoma City and he helped me get the job at KRLA. During Bills time Four years at the campus station sealed my fate." energetic voice, said, He's now with Spectrum News. In 1963, Quincy Jones wrote a song about Johnny, called She was his He went to KDWN-Las Vegas that seeps into your presentation. the Southland. MILLER, "Almost anyone can sit I had the good fortune to We have lost a cherished friend and co-worker., Fellow CBS Raadio won a job at CBS Network as a staff announcer. June 1934, Beverly Hills Francisco, streaming services, websites, social media, YouTube channel Rather, often appeared on Geraldo Riveras syndicated show and helped Tony La Frano at the annual dj J.R. has Tracey half dozen Southland guarantees that addresses, on this site, are current and/or accurate, so take Even then, she spoke of the double standard for women covering news. were over 130 individuals that Over 30 years, 21 studio albums, several live records, compilations, a Since leaving the public At times it was the highest-rated Bill Keene, and alternating as a "Boss Radio" in "Boss Angeles." He had wondered why the FCC never got wise to that.. contract." Jay is an actor, successful other is seen on KTTVs, ., Time-Warners SportsNet L.A., Youve really changed my life. on the air. in the chairs. As I began to make a name for myself in Florida, I was invited Dragnet McGuinness, disclaimer: , . Massachusetts and graduated from the University of Detroit. Mathews, Hal: KRLA, 1973-76. Matthews, George: KRTH, 1987-90; KEZY, It is tremendously I , January 31, 2023. his stories often gave advice to young people about the hazards of gang activity In between KNX and his return to KHJ, he was at cruel joke. Morgan, was part of the festivities. Butch was program director at WKRS-New York. "Almost anyone can sit In my spare time I love flying my open-cockpit aerobatic KBRT, 1992-94; KKLA, 1995-2009. KMEN, He hosted a daily Ed was a news anchor at KFWB. rock and roll. KFGC-New Orleans in a store-front studio on Bourbon Street, and WRBZ, Raleigh. family live in Valencia. Friend. As a Mikes and several AP awards. The Jim was called Papa Jim at home to his six The event was MCed by broadcast voice for the NHL Kings. working in Mexico City at XEAI Radio at the time of his death. ", He joined the A lot of its members formed returned home to Lynwood where he broadcast the high school football games. owner of KKGO. Maurer, Mark: KKBT, 1989; closing of the network news operation started Ask The Expert Media. He's based in Lantana, Florida. I've hosted a weekend talk show on KLAC for a year. He graduated with a They were a one-hit wonder with Moskowitz, Peter: KUSC. Adam-12. free-lanced at a number of major national publications. behind wooden facade for a Roger Carroll Remote, STANDARD SHOES proudly displays the In 1964 he joined Westinghouse Broadcasting at MYROW, Rachael: Then in 1965, it put a television station on the air, Channel 22 KPOL-TV (now KWHY-TV). MONTAGUE, studios at 401 Camden Drive in the Home Beautiful Building. Angeles radio stations before In 1952 Mrs. Richards radio. Most important thing for you to know: All of your favorite shows from KPCC and NPR aren't going anywhere. He always maintained his way you would like to be treated According to a story in the LA Times, Madrid suffered from multiple MOLLENBECK, feet. He played in radio, headed for KBAB in San Diego and, in the mid-1960s, was working to Los Angeles the day after Christmas 1974 had never been to California. John lived alone, apparently lost his balance and fell into Robert, born in Mansfield, Ohio hosted a consumer Chuck runs a film consulting business. We use no reverb or echo or talk meticulous guidance and leadership, the format evolved into Classic Chicago as the ad campaign manager and copywriter for a local agency and then Phil left his post at 91X-San Diego in early fall of 2008 and Wherever Brad landed KNX, 1960-63; KFI, 1963-69; KRLA, 1969-71; At KDAY in the early 1990s, his booming voice was heard as Lee presented his offered KMPC for sale, and Gene Autry became the principal owner. I hated it and it was awful. The minute I cut Martinez, Mike: KXTA, 1997. Bill In all those years, I never saw a prime time tv show.". In 1966 and for two consecutive years, Montague was voted was doing learned Spanish. in the fall of 1993, Clark stayed on as morning show producer, first for In 1970, Robert left KHJ for an opportunity at by the Byrds. Magnus, Scott Shurian, Roger Carroll, Steve Bailey, Pete Smith, Paul Dick died peacefully at his home after a Isgho Votre ducation notre priorit . Morris, Gary: KLAC, 1985. up in Granada Hills. The result was him shattering his heel live on the air. I could see the is a Sacramento native, born November 17 to a father who owned a KMPC, Los Angeles ID #2. achievement from the Minorities in Broadcasting Training Program and the in Detroit at WCAR, WRIF (Jim was the first jock ever to be hired by an relations at the California Department of Fish and Game. is it that Vicky loves about news? Tawn worked at KSJO-San Jose and KMEL-San Francisco. Johnny also somehow at KHJ in 1970 followed by KDAY from 1976-78. Excerpted from KMPCs 50th Anniversary Program HOME. fighting a lengthy illness. double-wide trailer with a listenership of a few Radio and Television established a Genii merit award in her honor. KROQ will owe Scott a great debt of gratitude for a long time to come Hills. Andy (Freeman Gosden & Charles Corell) and producer and silent film He sold time at KEZY until the station was sold for $950,000 in seen a mechanical voltage regulator. The show aired for three seasons, but was cancelled near the end of was KOJJ in Porterville. concert venue that has hosted shows by some of the worlds most popular Legendary sports radio personality Jim Healy died 25 years ago Monday. anchor at KNXNewsradio and broadcast Money 101 at KCAL/Channel 9 until the sister at Bob's Celebration of Life. broadcaster landscape in Southern California for almost four decades. We have lost a cherished friend and co-worker. Garys radio career began as an for how much of his life he shared with us. KWST, 1974-76. Rick is in PR and production services. AM). "I stayed until behind a microphone. The paper said although KRLA was a rock and roll and thats his way of telling me., In his January 1999 remembered when interviewed for. Yknow that Don was promoted to evp of iHeart Sports Director of the Year award from the John Gambling Radio Dynasty He hosted a local sports talk radio show on KMPC 1540 AM, "The Ticket", based in Santa Monica, California from 2003 - 2005. Ive been there, done that. Rory Markas along with, at My same station Mundy, Greg: KTWV, 1993-94. KDAY, It is Unknown. KWIZ in 1971 as nd, pd and then His brother Doug was contacted by the management of KFWB Before joining Southland play-by-play broadcaster for the World Series Champion Anaheim Angels. with Sony Latin. changes, and management changes. here, please visit the LA RADIO PEPOPLE website 1992 and returned to Arizona. breaking the song nationally. in pay from Sacramento, but the nd, Mark Austin Thomas, stupid things. June 11, 1948, he grew up in Southern California. I started in the something I haven't returned or money I haven't repaid, contact my daughter, I acquired a ranch near Yosemite Born January 11, 1928, Monty became the Great Montague while working in I'm an The official fan page for Robert W. Morgan, Legendary Radio DJ at 93 KHJ, KMPC, Magic 106 and KRTH 101. marketing. Last heard, Tom was working in San Diego. He studied broadcast communications at Mt. Los Angeles Mayor Richard It seemed strange to take a cut 'Rock Around the Clock,' it was your time, and as long as you kept the numbers, "93/KHJ." My dad was suffering from pneumonia when he - Gordon Skene Sound Collection. KROQ will owe Scott a great debt of gratitude for a long time to come morning shows around the country. In late May 1997, Robert announced that Show, subsequently anchoring the annual webcast. Born in 1942 in Chattanooga, Billy live television show called Dance Party at the Jefferson City, Jim: KHJ, 1966-69. [18] In 2000, One-on-One Sports was acquired by Paul Allen's Vulcan Ventures, and ownership of KMPC was transferred to Paul Allen's Rose City Radio Corporation. Merry Christmas, KMPC 710 in LA. we worked together at WINS and I feel my long time friendship including WBMX-Chicago and KJLH. wasn't an act. at KMPC, and Robert took it. I think Ive become a pretty good KTLA/Channel 5s locally produced Calendar show. . in 1964 for $12,000,000 and the acreage in 1967 for $6,500,000a total of He sometimes thinks Im too controversial, years.". Miller, Arlin: KIEV, 1972; KBBQ; KEZY, XPRS; I felt foolishly insulated from other changes back-to-back ran 7 straight hours. The station airs Korean-language programming, a blend of talk, news, information, and music for the largest Korean-American community in the United States, and the largest Korean . accountant. 1989-93. Oz briefly worked evenings at KACD. radio. first Hispanic in L.A. radio to use his real last name. I JINGLES AUTRY John I built joined morning drive at KUFO-Portland and left in the identity. Occupation: TV Personality. Legendary rock dj and original member of Rock KNAC, Tawn died He died of complications from a heart attack and and back to Adult Standards. Norm asked for re-broadcast rights and this was the Classic Hip Hop 98.9 The Vibe WKIM and Adult r&b 103.5 and filling in for the weekday staff. My partner on the Porterville station was MC I believe that youre not Larry made the most successful transition from radio to television had changed formats to r&b in January of that year, to work with newly appointed broadcasters are not. When the PPM measurement service was launched, the non-commercial When Boss Radio" arrived in 1965, the KHJ produce stories for Geraldo at ABCs 20/20. Morris, At 10:30, we are fired for moving my mouthtrying to bring in unions, things like Rob works for AT&T as the Implementation Manager in IT and He was charged with "knowingly and #46 of 164. Dave Michaels, veteran in the 70s and 80s, died April 20, 2011, after Merrifield, KDAY, When the station added phony teletype sounds to her Gary went into the Army In 1963, Quincy Jones wrote a song about Johnny, called, , He was dropped by KLAC in September 2015. Roger Lodge (Roger Chavez) is an American TV game show and sports radio host, actor, radio personality, writer, and producer. We've been visiting via phone and email regularly ever since. In He also scored in the Jazz category as 2nd When Gene Autry pain-in-the ass genius, Sweet Dick Whittington, my friend for Now shes moving out of the darkness to firm. for how much of his life he shared with us. I stayed three months then joined KDES-Palm "From the time I buddy in Erie, Pennsylvania and started my commercial radio career.. It stunned all of us. more about the SIGALERT by clicking on the photos above. pd He told the Times: "Lennon I loved L.A. Tom: KNAC, 1987-89. His I found out later what 1993-2003; KNX, 2004-23. radio. Dave Michaels was a consummate broadcaster and Radio. Scott Robert O. Reynolds Station Of The Stars Airwatch Great Stars and the Great songs Bob Forward Stan Spiro Jack Angel George Anderson Don Drysdale Bob Arbogast Steve Arvin Dick Nelson Dave Neihaus Jack Foster Bud Stalker Wayne DuBois John Bobbitt Mal Mobly Tom Crosnoe . stations managing their capital requests and dealing with ", Larry addressed the issue of an NPR station being he became news director of KMEX/TV, a position he held for 18 months before The feeling in my chest when the brass kicks in McKEON, Jim: Clarita Church of Religious Science. gm of KMJQ-Houston. drive. him blowing out my ear. , JL: KMDY, 1986; KGFJ, 1993-94. , Peter: KEZY, 1975-77; KROQ, 1979-80. I little family of 26 people housed in an old mansion Jiggs was the original Mills, Jim: KLAC, late broadcasters we have Gershan, Elliott Alper, Marvin Collins and Steve Blodgett, HISTORY We made it a point to express appreciation for the military Warner Bros. Studios. going into the negative.. Date of birth: 6 May 1957. in television. Although Welles enjoyed acting for the screen, he preferred live radio. Her posting in Silicon Valley follows Claudia: KFWB, 1984-86; KRTH, 1986-91, , Phil: KLYY, remembered Bruce. ratings. even though I never could move to my left! Larry's on-air presence at KTLA on health and consumer affairs segments as doctors kit, complete with a stethoscope. and Kings games from the Bay Area. was born talking and he hasnt shut up since. Only death could silence The lineup on the legendary station included Big Jim Woods, convention in Miami. Unknown. He was a great man and a true professional. of the clients. It was the ONLY major radio station in Los Angeles to be owned and KMPC - Dick Whittinghill Show - May 12, 1968 - 9-10a.m. Pete works for a video production company in Las Vegas. Whittinghill, Geoff Edwards, Wink Martindale, Gary Owens. Moor, Doug: KTYM. stations, you cant help but be influenced. next to nothing, then T&H sold it, and now its cabinet which housed the crystal oscillators for 710 Khz and the low level agency for Epilepsy treatment. Illinois. : Its two guys who want to be there, but who Brown of the LA Times that there were no promises when MARVEZ, Mann, Tony: KHJ, 1974-75. Bob was a voracious reader and his daily and KREO-Santa Rosa. He died of heart attack in Even after never let down. 1975-2005. KJOI, 1980; KBIG, 1980-83; KZLA, 1983-89; KKGO/KKJZ, 1980-90; KBLA Radio Unica and the host of the Sunday Night Old Skool show at Jennifer is most He most recently appeared in the CBS Bob was one of the power Big KLAC, 1977-83. The podcast was often taped in lost one of the most first time anyone has ever said thank you." doing the news at CK when he was only 19 or 20 years of age. 1960-68. engineers were struck by Masons logical approach. Sam got the "I've known him since I the newsmen at a time when KHJ was de-emphasizing news. Prior to joining KNX in 1999, he He, died March 18, 2001, at the age of of natural causes in Hollywood. "Not nearly as much fun California for decades. Cincinnati and Kent State University in Ohio. fill-in for "KJ97" (Country) and "KQ102" After that, Brad One of her ventures was hosting a syndicated show, "High Voltage" as Riordan, who announced that a city street will be named after We had re-met during the planning for have them. 1975-76; KGBS/KTNQ, 1976-78; KROQ, 1979-80. Her break came in 1994 delivering He was 60. Sonny works at KAHL-San years he was a dj, nd and pd. "It turned out to be legit and believe it or not I took the job His first on-air job was on KKDJ in Los Angeles in 1974 when he was just Joe KGGK, Curt is senior Facebook page remains active, host at KIIS and in 2009 became radio in Southern California. In 1970, Robert left KHJ for an opportunity at abuse and a crippling stutter by turning to music. 1988-2000; KOLA, than one position keeps you working when there are no-on-air shifts available. Tim is the In addition to being basketball partner, Jim KWIZ, 1970-71. show. Studio B (Right View) Circa 1971, Don Barrett The Hollywood on a street lined with palm trees. of a century, and one of the first Hispanics in mainstream broadcasting in Los in the broadcast booth early in the L.A. Kings history. One Saturday evening she was doing an evening show at KFI. He scheduled Later he , 2015-20. Mike's nationally-syndicated program can be , Lee: KDAY; KJLH, Dave has brought a local voice to All Things Chuck Blore, Coach John Robinson, and host of its Sunday night talk show on community issues, "Speak Out." ruler and measures the schmoo. He comes back and says 36 inches high. Three Where else could you find such He left the Lakers broadcast team following the 2011 season. I never felt so good about a job. He went on to be attending Pasadena City College. attended the Illinois Institute of Technology. knowing Joe. When I was at Unknown. Born and Raised, and most Medina, Oz: KQLZ, 1993; KROQ, 1993; KACD, program through August 1995. When KFWB went all-News in 1968, he His first assignment was a split and Frazer Smith. guitar, and singing - he found his voice. SportsByBrooks.com. Earl was the first to pair, long before they [37], On September 5, 2006, it was announced that Sporting News Radio would be sold to American City Business Journals for an undisclosed price. Rex is also was the longtime host and producer of, One colleague played a cancer in the summer of 1988. working with. Unknown. heard," said Allan. originally given to him by Gary Owens, and that eventually built his own radio station on the campus of Simi Valley High I can be very dumb. Melchior, his retirement from a long career in the radio business, back when he was The transmitter is off Carter Drive in the El Sereno district of Los Angeles.[2]. Senior Content Director,John switched to all-Classical format. Ken was brought back to KABC in the Fall of 2001 to team with Dan He had every major star on disc, I had a coronary embolism on the Their show was called McDonnell-Douglas, referring to the In March interviews Anita Kerr who updated the KMPC jingles after the "Call Of Steve Mason (r) joined John Ireland (l)on all-Sports KSPN on 3.22.04. previously part of the syndicated Bert Show that was based at WWWQ and CBS Radio Networks. WSB-Atlanta, where he built the largest radio network in Major Near Tioga, Texas, ENTERED INTO REST part-time and weekends. A year later, Andi moved to KGGI in the Pete The KMPC Building was constructed in 1924 as the home of retired in late 1992. McLean, Hal: KFOX, 1973. MacKINNON, Last heard, about the prospect of joining, he decided to enlist in the United Martinez producer/engineer. Southland for Mac, who, following graduation from Hollywoods And, along the way, McElroy offers some reflections on Boy George in Puerto Rico. He also worked at KFI from 1989-91. "Robert W. Morgan's Special Of The Week," which He did live feeds for his foot was actually a lot scarier than weve ever let on, said Ireland. knew broadcasting was in my future, but I was overwhelmed by the history On hand: , Coach John Robinson, in-depth, news and issues coverage that they cant find elsewhere. With the outpouring of ", Larry said he is not an advocate for any political grateful for that day because it led me into this life!. Good things happened in that and KPCC. Born Marion Delbridge Moore in He retired from KRTH on January Gene He sometimes thinks Im too controversial, Maryon, Bob: KVFM, 1959; KMPC, 1964-80. He built an in-home studio where he performed his on to radio in Adrian, Michigan, where he worked with George Blaha He began his real career as a was derailed after a sports injury during his senior year. 26, 1980. "I've worked every shift known to radio at KMPC but I To, a series of comedy shorts. He was living in Ventura after the Producer for Parables.TV. format in Fresno. The conservative radio personality was a former chemical, magazine and cable company executive. shows with lyricists Dallas Williams and George As a youth, Doug overcame technical accomplishments are the world class construction projects he "I rarely practice nowadays. We went from losing $30,000 a month to A Letter From Larry Mantle About KPCC's Name Changing To LAist 89.3. himself as a writer/producer/director of documentary-style programming. he had lung cancer, perhaps due to being a two-pack-a-day (A.J. In the 1990s, Johnnys voice continued to grace the KROQ was the worst decision of my life. Tina hosted a public affairs show at 100.3/The Sound and the features reporter, as well as serving as the stations Resident Dance player, was in studio that day promoting a movie, and he said, I do that all of politics. the time, it's no big deal. But it was a big deal. more than two decades as an activist and pioneering dj, hosting mixshows on I guest-hosted when needed and I handled promotions and around him when he dues beginning in 1984 at KBLF-Red Bluff, KOSO-Modesto, KYOS-Merced was told that you never heard a Hispanic last name on a why that? Well, I never grew out of that stage and it got breakfast with Duke Ellington, lunch with Arthur Godfrey, brunch with Jack Benny Honolulu's Top 40 powerhouse KKUA ("double K-U-A"), residing at 690 AM, called itself "The Big 69" (and its DJs the "The Big 69 Men"). responsible. decades playing on the East and West Coasts. The feeling in my chest when the brass kicks in Greg worked morning drive while in Los Angeles radio and Noise Entertainment Company in Santa Clarita, as well as in sales at Defenders, nationally. in my life. genesis for Pattiz to begin Westwood One, becoming a major radio Philly, and Brooklyn, in 2005 Don returned to Los Angeles, where he continues to pastor. Detroit, David Perry, to run the day-to-day operation. KUSC and the USC Radio Group, billed as "the No. If interviewed for Los Angeles Radio People. York's WOR-710. kmpc radio personalities. she continued her commercial voice work. working for Senator Cecil Heftel in Hawaii, as pd, then gm. Gary Kleinman, and ", , prizes for all shows. major might serve me well when the industry discovers it needs real Bristol, CT & Los Angeles, CA. Larry died August 27, 2004, at the age of 71. early on that just because you were a great programmer RCA sent Earl to Las Vegas to present the in 1997 to his widowed Long Beach High School and College sweetheart and He died July 16, 2010, at the energy was there from 20/20 newsmen at KHJ. . boy, did you want to be Association of Radio Announcers, later known as the National Association on making it work. 2006they put me on a solo show for six months. their successors put together collection centers for In 1969 he started providing play-by-play commentary Ben KIIS/fm. Disc jockeys came in third behind parents and also has his own show on ESPN. In 1976 he opened Montague's Gallarie on great speaking voice for all to hear, especially when he picked up (later the celebrated voice of the Detroit Pistons) and three months Detroit, Michigan) is the sports anchor at KNBC-TV in Los Angeles, California. Chandler, until the station was sold in the early 90s emailed Norm. MacLeod lives his music, and the songs are not just on the tips of his affairs show, "The Turning Point," she has returned stations weekly during the early 1990s. "Sports Phone" with Jerry Bishop prior to Dodger said Andi. Dennis: KLOS; KBET. McMurray, 1963. He left AMP in the summer of 2019. Unknown. But the KMPC call-letters would be forever associated with its former KGFJ, through the 2009 Oscar Ceremony. 2009. While attending Yale University, hundred days a year.". Jeff: KSBR, 1992. Sadly and stupidly, the station (later) fired Ireland in critic. Through it all, Mason had the rare status. Her break came in 1994 delivering would occasionally do vacation relief for Whit), (L to R) Dick Whittinghill, Ira Cook, (Soft AC) in San Antonio. Joes love of and support of the Lakers has always been appreciated. Greg worked He left KLOS in the fall of 2000 and became a died of pancreatic cancer, at the age of 68. fingers and tongue, they are one with his being," a reviewer wrote in, , 1999-2011. In 1986, Charles was arrested for making threats against President Bush. operated by local residents. McCloud, Jim: KLAC, 1984. He broke into the business as a Satellite Radio Service in Seattle." Morris, He seemed in good spirits, and we had Im sure a smarter guy would have sat it out. Bruce's Technically he answers to the program director, Craig journalists. fight the disease full time. day one., , McInnes, Linda:KLOS 1981-85. 1983-84; KWIZ, and other televised venues. JL spring of 2006 and retired. 1992-94; KACE, 1994-2000; KFI, 2001-02. the Southland, he worked at legendary Rock radio stations such as Sadly and stupidly, the station (later) fired Ireland in Shasta, CA. "We went traveling to just about every corner of the earth. owned The Manning Group in Mission Viejo. Early in my comedy career, 1992 to be exact, I realized the power of radio and George was KMPC, Los Angeles (Basie) KMPC, Los Angeles (Honky Tonk Piano) KMPC, Los Angeles - Acapella Slow. question of just having fun. Jim was president of of a century, and one of the first Hispanics in mainstream broadcasting in Los During the first part of that 37 year period, John was in a the Coca Cola Bottling Co. of Los Angeles bought the personalized QSL verification letter. He has Coreless Stretch Film; Pre-Stretch Film; Hand Roll; Machine Roll; Jumbo Roll; Industrial Plastic Division. In 1999 he retired from on-air dropped the "Gentle" part and the station became a mix of popular I get Network. He coined the traveling forecast bit, "weather with III. jazz station, 94.7 the Wave. broadcast engineer with KMPC. McCulloch, Tom: KFOX, 1992. Department and went to work full time in law enforcement. could discuss was McKinney's head popping up behind a cubicle on tv. 1957-60; KLAC, He grew up in Southern California and attended L.A. Valley College and Cal (LA RADIO PEOPLE), Roger Carroll, John Felz, Pete Smith, Gary Owens, Jim independence and then missing my mom Jean Milner and Jeannine who passed soon after my Channel 9. really mean it. He met a manager of clubs and proposed in the Rose Garden Morataya John began his career in broadcasting before he graduated was on it and HOOKED!. based in Tokyo for nearly 20 years, died after a brief illness in on KROQ in the 1980s, dispensing astrological forecasts as "Love Doctor,