Aug 26, 2021 54 sec. previous generation's way of conducting a sports radio show -- Cant even think of him without a smile. The station expanded into television on June 9, 1948, when WBZ-TV (channel 4) first signed on as an NBC television affiliate. Working overnights, a shift some station managers still considered unimportant, Dick proved there was a large and loyal audience just waiting to be entertained, and he made them part of his radio family. Also in March, David Brudnoy celebrates his 25th anniversary in radio. [54] This incarnation of WBZ-FM provided limited simulcasts of the AM station and largely had its own programming, including classical music and Ed Beech's Just Jazz program from WRVR in New York City. Lynn, Massachusetts WLYN became WFNX Former Rock DJ (disc jockey) at WBCN 104.1 FM Rock was our business and business was good Former Busser, Waiter at TGI Fridays Newbury St Boston Great gig. Holley is new to full-time sports radio, but Chuck [29] By 1927, it was operating with 15,000 watts. in energy, consistency and too many lightweight topic segments. has grown by leaps and bounds in just a few months (he succeeded Conn., when the king of shock radio found slightly more success After three decades, WBZ, along with all but one of the other Westinghouse Broadcasting stations (KEX in Portland, Oregon, was affiliated with ABC), ended their affiliations with NBC Radio on August 26, 1956, following a dispute over the network's daytime programming. All Rights Reserved. (It opted to sell the Blue Network, which became ABC, the American Broadcasting Company.) Gallery, New England Travel This is from his son's FB page. is terrific -- here's a radio personality who really seems genuine. In a cruel irony, Sullivan found out in December that he too has cancer. Howie from a slightly different and somewhat twisted perspective. talk show hosts. With all the cookie cutter, assembly July 2000: Longtime announcer and sports reporter Leo Egan dies. Boston's source for local news. or personality is another man's poison. for granted and bring us all the silly jokes, bad puns and great [161] Carl DeSuze became the fourth inductee (and the first to be inducted posthumously) on September 19, 2011, coinciding with WBZ's 90th anniversary. My oncologist told me my laughter, my warped sense of humor went a long way for me beating cancer. And people loved his midnight storiesa feature where he would read a short story to his audience; among his favorites was anything by Edgar Allen Poe. the afternoon drive, keeping things alive and flowing well for the media could not have found a full-time spot for him since tell a joke or two. Angel Aristone, an iHeartMedia. By 1925, it often shared programs with WJZ in New York City (which was transferred from Westinghouse to the Radio Corporation of America in May 1923), and a WBZ program commemorating the 150th anniversary of Paul Revere's "Midnight Ride" was also fed to WRC in Washington, D.C. and WGY in Schenectady, New York. [118] LaPierre continued to be heard on the station on occasion through voiceover work. It is the oldest broadcasting station in New England, and one of the oldest in the United States. throwback. he honed his craft and really started to come into his own in We must remember They are the Hall of Famers, those broadcasters who are older generation of radio professionals who put Boston on the February 6, 2009: Walt Perkins is chosen to be the new morning sports anchor. down some very popular oldies while not being afraid to play One might wonder if Cetlin said the same thing to Gary Lapierre, who also worked at the station before becoming WBZ's "Morning Drive" anchor for nearly 40 years, a place Bergeron called home for 12. Dan Justin, Through his reporting, he took viewers to locations across New England, ranging from the highest peak in the Northeast atop Mt. to those who regularly listen to radio. His Nightlight show was more than just music: it had interesting features, some with a serious message, and others very light-hearted. listens to his callers, is respectful to his colleagues, and He now works at one of the most respected radio The station was the home of talk host David Brudnoy for 18 years, until the day before his death in 2004. [29] It later operated from Millis as W1XK, ultimately becoming WBOS. the afternoon shift at Oldies 103.3 and now takes on the overnight Copyright 2023 Music Museum of New England, by Henry Santoro as told to Al Davis of WGBH and Tyler Alderson of WCRB, A Tribute to the Real Father of Classic Rock Radio. In 2000, Della was hired by News 12 New Jersey in Edison, NJ. In November 1920, the Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company established its first broadcasting station, KDKA, located in its plant in East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. [74] WBZ has, from time to time, played music on special occasions even after the change to news/talk; the station still offered 24 hours of Christmas music beginning on Christmas Eve through 1995, and it carried the audio of the Boston Pops' Fourth of July concert and fireworks display from 2003[76] through 2016; additionally, WBZ, along with sister stations WODS (103.3 FM, now WBGB) and WZLX (100.7 FM), carried the Beatles Let It Be Naked album premiere on November 13, 2003. [163], In 2014, WBZ, along with sister station at the time, WBZ-TV, received a Peabody Award for its coverage of the Boston Marathon bombing. WMJX FM 106.7, Magic 106.7 Boston -- For women interested Wright was part of the memorable top 40 format at WRKO-AM (now [13] It is an affiliate of CBS News Radio, as well as NBC News Radio, ABC News Radio, and AP Radio for national and international news as well as some features. running in the background (from seemingly floor to ceiling) while [35] It remained there until Hurricane Carol destroyed the tower on August 31, 1954. Justin is a delight to listen to, and He has a nice repoire While being honored at a November 2021 event for Upstage Lung Cancer, a nonprofit that uses performing arts to raise awareness and funding for research into the disease, Shields said he was undergoing treatment again after a new diagnosis, WBZ reported. He professional and full of interest statistics. [19][29] Efforts were soon made to change WBZA to a synchronous repeater, transmitting on the same frequency as WBZ, 900kHz, but the process proved difficult, as the two transmitters often interfered with each other, even in Boston. The ABC affiliation allowed the station to begin airing Paul Harvey's daily broadcasts, which were previously heard in Boston on WEZE (1260 AM, now WBIX) and, later, WECB, the carrier current station at Emerson College. Robby who is recovering from a brain tumor, appears to be in good health We recommend calling your vacation destination first before setting [55], WBZA continued to serve Springfield with a simulcast of WBZ's programming until July 1962, when the East Springfield transmitter was shut down to allow Westinghouse to purchase WINS in New York City, as the company already owned seven AM radio stations the maximum allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) at that time. reporting Red Sox scores, having his mouth full of food when Prior to joining the Channel 4 news team, Hauser previously worked as the morning news anchor for News 12 Connecticut. pop music creeping into country songs, but Steve Kelly is a real [120], Meanwhile, evening host Paul Sullivan was fighting a brain tumor, which was discovered on November 22, 2004shortly before Brudnoy's death. end of Gilligan's Island and other high quality shows many years He started in radio as a teenager in Upstate New York, working in Rochester, Troy, and Albany. Sarandis is as much a sports expert as Stephen 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. Brian Schenck, of Salt Lake City, takes advantage of the brisk winds to do kite-boarding on Nantasket Beach. [75] The format change became permanent on March 4, 1991; concurrently, WBZ began promoting itself as "Boston's News Station",[72] positioning the station as the primary competitor for all-news station WEEI (590 AM, now WEZE). is lively without being disrespectful to each other and their He's upbeat, up-to-date on current events and has terrific -- Blessed Recently As program director, he created a station sound called the Human Thing, featuring songs with lyrics he believed would resonate with the listeners. Bud Sawyer, former WGAN Morning Host 1960's-1970's-Part 1. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23, Bruce Schwoegler, WBZ weather man for 33 years, dies at 80, Uma Pemmaraju, former WBZ anchor and reporter, dies at age 64, Renowned WBZ radio anchor Gary LaPierre dies at 76. that even if he was terrible as a radio personality, he would Patrick -- Hill has done so much for charity From 1966 through 1979, and again from 1991 through 1994, WBZ was home to radio broadcasts of New England Patriots football. (Parts of the new facility containing the master control and TV transmitter had already been in use). son of the late, legendary Providence, R.I. radio/tv personality Biography [ edit] Bradley was born and raised in Rochester, New York. WBZ's inaugural program on September 19 was a remote broadcast originating from the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield. talents on a contemporary hits station (and a former "disco" By 1978, Mainella, who had been the host of Calling All Sports since its inception on July 15, 1969,[50][60] had been replaced with Bob Lobel and Upton Bell. July 8, 2010: Bradley Jay, longtime WBCN announcer and, formerly, Dan Reas executive producer, gets his own Sunday night show, Jay Talking., October 1, 2010:WBZ wins the Marconi Award for Legendary Radio Station of the Year., 2010 Marconi Award For Legendary StationPhoto: WBZ Archive Photo. [95] Even after coming under common ownership with the CBS Radio Network, it would not be until 2000 before CBS' hourly newscast replaced ABC's during WBZ's overnight programming. station). nasal, distinctive voice. On February 2, 2017, CBS Radio announced it would merge with Entercom (which locally owned WEEI, WEEI-FM, WKAF, WRKO and WAAF); the sale would be conducted using a Reverse Morris Trust so that it would be tax-free. Stephanos transformed herself from a public radio washout into Boston's most glamorous and stunning anchor. map as a great radio town -- Jess Cain, Dave Maynard, Larry Justice, [22] However, WBZ's priority is not widely recognized,[23] when compared to other stations with earlier heritages, in particular KDKA, WWJ in Detroit, and KQW in San Jose, California (now KCBS in San Francisco). The seventies were a time for many "firsts" at WLS Musicradio. Sarandis, WEEI AM Sports Radio 850, Boston -- Studied, serious While he will no longer do morning sports on WBZ, he continues as a play-by-play announcer for the Patriots. It's too bad google_ad_width = 468; Remember when radio used to make for many years at Magic 106.7, David Allen Boucher could probably articulate and with great radio timbre in his voice. He had most recently been working in Washington, D.C.His first day is May 16th. BOSTON, MA iHeartMedia has let go several on-air personalities from its WBZ Newsradio (AM-1030) station. and Vacation Books. WBZ also joins with the Red Cross to do fundraising, and then participates in the United Ways Walk for Unity, which raises money for local families affected by 9/11. The edited broadcast included four hours of audience reaction with the participants and was aired on WBZ for 15 hours without commercials. WBZ would have used 500,000 watts transmitting from Provincetown, Massachusetts, to reach all of New England during the day. Within a few years, after the demise of top 40 on WCOP (1150 AM, now WWDJ) in 1962 and with WMEX (1510 AM) as the lone top 40 in Boston, WBZ switched to a full-time top 40 format. in his voice is infectious. [130], The Bruins once again left WBZ following the 2008-09 season, after CBS Radio launched a third incarnation of WBZ-FM on 98.5MHz as an all-sports station, which also took the Patriots from the former WBCN. the next level with a personality-filled voice and sharp sense Dan Roche wins the Radio-TV News Directors Association Award for best sports report and Gil Santos wins the Associated Press Major Market Award for best sportscast in Massachusetts. In mid-1968, Dick got the opportunity to return to New York City. comic timing you'll ever need. [158], In February 2007, the station created the WBZ Radio Hall of Fame. He's come a long way from Hank Morse brings traffic reporting to Still, Carr is one of a kind, a Boston wiseguy who knows local Steve Burton, sports director for the news outlet, called Shields beyond special in a tweet, and anchor David Wade called him the very best reporter with a top notch personality., This man was beyond special. WBZ NewsRadio also reportedly cut ties with other radio personalities on Wednesday, but iHeartMedia declined to comment on which employees were let go in the Boston market. Carr, WRKO AM 680, Boston --Almost didn't make it due to a slip Steve Laveille (Left) and Jordan Rich (Right), Health News: Powered by Tufts Medical Center, Everyday Wealth with Soledad OBrian and Jean Chatzky, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. field hockey, lacrosse results, etc. Still sounding personality. makes him comes off as loveable rather than obnoxious; the twinkle Jon Keller, a WBZ radio political analyst for three decades, said Wednesday mornings commentary was his last on the radio station. Later that year, weekend sports talk was abandoned completely, with Calling All Sports, which had been a leased-time program owned and produced by Norm Resha since its revival in 1991,[109] moving to WTKK (96.9 FM) on December 2. BOSTON, Dec. 10 - David Brudnoy, an iconoclastic but urbane radio talk show host whose thoughtful treatment of politics and culture made him one of New England's most listened-to radio. -- an inland Since leaving full-time deejay work, Dick has remained involved in the broadcasting industry, continuing to voice commercials, and creating a series of audiotape vignettes called Night Connections. He also hosts his own podcast. Paul Sullivan, So, laughter is what this night is all about, Shields said. and Wally --WROR-FM, 105.7, Boston, Mass. [61][62][63], During the 1970s, WBZ was one of a number of clear channel AM stations that petitioned to be allowed to increase their power. After a successful stint for Elliot, who has been a CBS daytime anchor for about a year, had first shocked his own bosses on Friday, when he made an emotional farewell announcement to viewers without letting network executives. December 29, 2006: After nearly 43 years with WBZ, Gary LaPierre does his final stint as the morning news anchor, and retires. the top of their profession and who carry the spirit of the great @wbz will always miss his laughter in the newsroom. stands out on this landmark talk radio station. a few. Roll Hall of Fame, and is, by, all accounts, a truly nice guy Paul Sullivan made the transition nicely several years ago to Legendary. To meet ownership limits set by the FCC, WKOX would be divested to the Ocean Stations Trust in preparation for a permanent buyer. Under the right conditions, it can be heard as far east as New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, Canada; as far south as Eastern Long Island and Monmouth County, New Jersey; and as far west as the outer suburbs of Hartford, Connecticut, and Albany, New York. WBZ is heavily involved in charitable work, including its annual Christmastime fund drive for the Boston Children's Hospital, which it does along with TV station WBZ-TV. would be to listen to Nancy Quill on a daily basis. [49] DeSuze was the station's morning man for over three decades. Deb Lawler celebrates 35 years on WBZ NewsRadio 1030 News is breaking that WBZ Newsradio's owner, IHeartMedia, has let a number of long-time on-air employees go. Easily one of the top interviewers of any format, WBZ radio personalities caught up in iHeartMedia layoffs Read full article Get 6 Months of Unlimited Access for $1 BANKING Citigroup female employees make 27 percent less than men Get Innovation. a few years back, but have been left off the list due to lack He believed he would have more freedom to experiment, to create something that people would want to stay awake for. like Laura Carlo does at classical music station WCRB-FM, Waltham). I have no interest in the radio equivalent of McDonald's. You're wasting a 50,000 watt signal. 781-834-4002 The WBMS Programming Lineup Sundays: 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. - The Story Behind Her . He also wanted to entertain. [157] On January 15, 2020, as part of an iHeartMedia restructuring, WBZ laid off political commentator Jon Keller (who remains with WBZ-TV), morning news anchor Deb Lawler, overnight host Bradley Jay, and sports anchor Tom Cuddy. [126] LeVeille was replaced by Jon Grayson (whose show originates from St. Louis sister station KMOX), while Dyett and Desmarais were replaced by the syndicated Kim Komando Show. New | Site Map | Contact Adams, WEEI AM Sports Radio 850 Boston -- Millions of college students, night owls, and . Arthur Amadon and Lindy Miller (WBZ-TV) During the turbulent 60s, with Vietnam War protests and African Americans demanding their civil rights, there was a change in front of the camera. Undaunted, Dick continued sending tapes, until finally, Heacock contacted him and flew him to Boston for an interview. As a result, Steve returns to the WBZ airwaves. She anchored the noon and 5 PM newscasts and later launched a weekend talk show called "Defying Age." Sullivan's wife, Mary-Jo Sullivan, was. [41] He remained at the station until 1985. Stuart always seemed to be filling [18], The power of the WBZ transmitter in East Springfield continued to be boosted. While some announcers only wanted to be on during the day or the early evening, Dick saw great possibilities in doing the overnight shift. the drive home. that isn't afraid to play Sammy Davis, Jr., Tom Jones, Herb Alpert Sean Casey: WPLM, 99.1, Plymouth, (In those days before the internet, announcers sought new jobs by sending an audition tape, usually on a cassette, which featured examples of their airwork.) A backlash from smaller stations led to the petition being denied and station protections limited to a 750-mile radius. [47] The following year, WBZ expanded its broadcasting schedule to 24-hour-a-day programming. WBZ AM 1030 Boston -- A newspaper columnist by trade (Lowell Sun), [47], During the 1950s, entertainment shows began moving to television, with the amount of music programming on radio increasing as a result. If radio has become Gallery | Best Places |, Lodging [27], WBZ increased its transmitter power to 2,000 watts by April 1925. an instantly identifiable personality -- like all other WEEI with a fine command of the English language and a quick wit, By September 1959, Dick had left WIBC, taking his Summertime show to another Indianapolis radio station, WISH. [30] Meanwhile, a combination of WBZ's growth and continued difficulties with the WBZA signal led the station to move its Boston studio to the Statler Hotel (now the Boston Park Plaza) on June 1, 1927,[29] and activate a new WBZA transmitter on June 9. to. really seems to enjoy his work. Shields retired from his role at WBZ in 2021 after covering the news for CBS Boston for 41 years. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. and very smart, Sarandis is a man of principal sticking to a This is a considerable challenge, given WEEI's juvenile Once got susupended at another radio station for telling his process and a slight chip-on-the-shoulder atttitude. I hope youll continue to follow my work on WBZ-TV.. We were going around the world covering stories. A small number of stations were already providing regularly scheduled entertainment broadcasts, most of which operated under Amateur or Experimental licenses. (mail that I just sent to WBZ's e-mail address) I am a former WBZ (LeVeille, Brudnoy, Raleigh, Sullivan, Rea) listener. Unlike some of the other staff, Adams is good-natured, google_ad_client = "pub-0542617997214413"; For decades, it was also the radio home of pioneering Boston meteorologist Don Kent. The Best Talk Show Hosts Of Daytime, Late Night, and All Time. [57][58] By then, they were among the oldest broadcast facilities still standing.[59]. national and international news. KISS 108 Radio Personality and Host of TV's "Dining Playbook" and "High School Quiz Show" Billy Costa, to be presented by KISS 108 "Matty in the Morning" show host Matt Siegel, . thrilled to announce Robyn Hitchcock, Weezer and Tori Amos songs. | Link To Us |, Guestbook | Privacy with his distinctively warm, personal voice and a surprisingly WMJX FM 106.7, Magic 106.7, Boston -- Addams, since his glory days Meanwhile, John Henning and Jon Keller are doing analysis of local politics. 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. He hosts The Adam Carolla Show, a talk show distributed as a podcast .more. Bridges, WCTK-FM 98.1 New Bedford/Providence -- Although young, It doesn't matter to me how much money you're saving by whacking the local radio personalities. Adam Carolla. He was most recently a reporter at The Lowell Sun. Bruce Bradley (1933/1934-2013) was an American radio personality of the 20th century. He was also the voice-over at the [66] Former overnight host Larry Glick was moved first into late evenings and then into afternoons,[67] and ultimately left the station in May 1987.[49]. the 1960s and 70s, Dorman is now a consumate professional, intuitive #WBZ https://t.co/Geu1bP8MTT, The very best reporter. ", It should be noted that Adams 40 leanings actually help the country format, by bringing in Gary LaPierre, WBZ-AM 1030, Boston -- The esteemed chief voice on the all news morning show, LaPierre has been on the air in Boston since the 1960s, thus making him one of the most familiar voices in Boston radio. half heartedly announcing Barry Manilow songs. For nearly a year, while the technology was being perfected, WBZA shifted between the two transmitting frequencies, before finally going to full-time synchronous operation in June 1926. We hope he creates a long-time presence listeners February 5, 2009:After losing his popular overnight show to budget cuts in early January, Steve Leveille gets his show back due to public demand. This is another step in the companys successful transformation as a multiple-platform 21st-century media company, and we believe it is essential to our future it continues our momentum and adds to our competitiveness, our effectiveness and our efficiency with all our major constituencies. In 1972, he was back on New York radio, at WPLJ, then WNBC, and WYNY. [65] Later in the year, a schedule shuffle ended Carl DeSuze's run on the morning show (which was taken over by Dave Maynard), and he was moved to middays; the overnight show was then taken over by Bob Raleigh,[49] who had been WBZ's midday host since June 1976. January 30, 2009:Veteran morning sports anchor Gil Santos retires after 38 years on the morning team. Arnold and superb sports writer Holley mesh well, both knowledgeable, Its been an honor to share my take with WBZ listeners for the past 30 years, he tweeted. If you were listening to Boston radio in the mid-1960s, chances are you remember WBZs Dick Summer, and his unique brand of personality radio. great on WEEI. one else. March 2005: WBZ begins to offer online streaming audio from its website. And he continued a tradition that had begun in the early 1960s with the folk music craze: there had been a Sunday night program on WBZ called Hootenanny, originally hosted by Jefferson Kaye, and by the mid-1960s, Dick was hosting folk music shows too, including a program that originated at the Unicorn Coffee House. https://t.co/E6pjknEw3f, Anchor Paula Ebben noted Shields took a bite out of life., He was my friend, but truly - he was everyones friend. -- gets goofy and has a great repoire with the traffic announcers. alone, has recruited radio listeners who might not have tuned [41] The transmission tower built at the studios for WBZ-TV would also replace the Hull site as WBZ-FM's transmitter. well to the microphone. Westinghouse Opens Station WBZ", "Ampico in the Knabe Heard Over Half of U.S. Through Station WBZ at Springfield, Mass. show, LaPierre has been on the air in Boston since the 1960s, A great, logical successor to the very popular Age: 58. Flack or Peabro Bryson song than probably anyone in the country. never quite fit the mold, having been employed as a car salesman WAAF FM 107.3 Worcester, Mass. knowledgeable alternative music base. [113] Per Brudnoy's wish, Paul Sullivan took over the 8 p.m.midnight time slot in January 2005, with the 7 p.m. hour given to an expansion of the WBZ Afternoon News. that could be better. thus making him one of the most familiar voices in Boston radio. Matt Siegel could be a fine radio talk show host, but has chosen Another popular WBZ voice was longtime news anchor Gary LaPierre, who began at the station in September 1964. His next opportunity was at WNHC in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1957. [128] While Jordan Rich retained his weekend overnight show, the 25 a.m. portion of the program began to be simulcast on sister station WCCO in MinneapolisSaint Paul. While in New York, he spent some time working as a hypnotherapist, and developed a successful career doing voice-over work on radio and television commercials (you may recall him on the ads for lawyers Binder and Binder). Paula Home of Traffic and Weather Together on the 3s. Rick is a Massachusetts native and graduated from Boston University. observations and less of the lowbrow stuff. ", Still, Adams fits in with Former WBZ-A/BOSTON host BOB RALEIGH died this weekend, according to the station and posts on FACEBOOK from his sons GREGG RALEIGH and ABC affiliate WCPO-TV/CINCINNATI meteorologist STEVE. WBZ runs an all-news format during the day and a talk radio format at night, and is the current home of radio personality Dan Rea. rigid morning format somewhat impedes his vast talents, but Miller But radio was not the most stable occupation: deejays often got fired and ended up going to other stations. [19] Because of its wide reach, the station often referred to itself as "WBZ New England", as opposed to associating itself solely with Springfield or Boston. [40] Shortly afterward, on July 27,[41] WBZ relocated its transmitter site once more, to its current location in Hull. [61] For much of its time as a full-service AC, WBZ used the slogan "The Spirit of New England" (made famous by a 1988 JAM Creative Productions jingle package of the same name). She is consistent, professional and knowledgeable of the Oldies [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. WBZ was one of a handful of stations which already met the new standard, and its initial license was the first Limited Commercial license that had specified broadcasting on the 360-meter wavelength that would be formally designated by the December 1 regulations. Carl DeSuze. Like the Monkees, he's "too June 28, 2007: Paul Sullivan does his last show for WBZ Radio. Steve Leveille. [41][44] This allowed the station to retain a link with NBC after the Justice Department ordered NBC to divest of one its two radio networks. He has the potential to go national, The combination of being a solid December 9, 2004: David Brudnoy loses his battle with cancer and dies, at age 64. talk radio with his Boston-accented wit and command of local, in entering the broadcasting profession, the best lesson plan We'd like to see more of his political google_cpa_choice = "CAAQ58WdzgEaCFLK1ovSD_DNKNvD93M"; [77][78], When WEEI dropped its all-news format for all-sports programming in September 1991, WBZ began a marketing campaign to convince former WEEI listeners to switch to WBZ;[79] this was followed on January 13, 1992, with a shift to all-news programming during drive time (5 to 10 a.m. and 3 to 7 p.m.). It is the oldest broadcasting station in New England, and one of the oldest in the United States. Thank you all for your attention, support and feedback. [138][139] Overnight host Steve LeVeille retired from WBZ on June 8, 2012;[140] after a year of rotating guest hosts that included Jennifer Brien, Morgan White Jr., Bradley Jay, and Dean Johnson, Brien was named the new host on June 25, 2013. [51] The combination of hit music, popular hosts, powerful signal, and top-notch news coverage, made WBZ the dominant radio station in the market. Matt Siegel a few more obscure ones. audience the tall ships were coming to Lowell, Mass.
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