During nighttime skywave hours, with a good radio, it is audible over most of the Eastern and Central United States and Central Canada. The station used ABC News Radio for national news reports as the network's Chicago affiliate. The final show was largely a retrospective of the program's 20 years on WGN radio; this occurred shortly after the replacement of much of the station's weekend lineup. Jenkins and Donnelly are at their transmitter in the Wrigley Building in 1922. That did it never listened again until today. Will she be dragged along as well? It was a return to the station for Sirott, who co-hosted middays with his wife, Marianne Murciano, from 2013 to 2015, and previously hosted The Noon Show from 2007 to 2010 while co-anchoring the WFLD-Ch. 6 to 7 p.m. WGN Radios Money Matters (airing early 2022) I stopped listening to the morning show when Cochran came on. I listen to Nick D now and then. : Bailey, Bill - Program Director and afternoon personality at WLHT-FM in Grand Rapids, Michigan. After the four Meier auditions, Jerry Springer was given a four-day stint as "guest host", followed by Rita Cosby a few weeks later. General manager Mary Sandberg Boyle at the WGN-AM 720 Radio studio in downtown Chicago on May 17, 2022. Chicago radio personality Art Hellyer, circa 1966. . He got what he deserved! This new identity was implemented in all station promos, and used by all on-air talent. Couldnt stand the way he interrupted his guests. Music programming was phased out during the 1980s, and by 1990, the station's lineup mainly consisted of talk shows. While residing in TX 09/2015 DeCastro fired Bob and Marianne. Over many decades, WGN was a "full service" radio station. Sirott said he is happy to fill the coveted morning drive seat at WGN Radio, despite not being an early riser at heart. First Lt. Elmer McKesson, Capt. Other initiatives that did not fare well included The Game, WGNs short-lived foray into FM sports talk radio, which lasted less than a year in 2014. And to WGN and Sirott in particular. But Triemstra wasn't just a weatherman. Really miss Bill & Wendy. The deal ends the team's 90-year association with WGN.[61]. Nick D and The Final Broadcast From The Tribune Tower", "Play ball! WGN Radio missed out on calling the Cubs 2016 World Series victory after 90 years of futility. Now, if they can toss out that annoying Hockberg and his team that would be great. Your email address will not be published. On May 15, 1933, after the FRC requested that stations using only one of their assigned call letters drop those that were no longer in regular use, WLIB was eliminated and the station reverted to just WGN. If you've ever wondered what your favorite radio personalities look like, scroll down or check out the slideshow. All night and all weekend long, they re-play hours and hours of recent programming, no new content, and none of the familiar, friendly voices we enjoyed. In 2012, John Williams announced his departure from the station upon the December 31 expiration of his contract (leaving on December 21, 2012), in order to concentrate exclusively on his program on WCCO in Minneapolis instead of splitting time between stations. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Yes there is no replacement for Bob Colins (whom I now believe you would wish to fire). Cochrans demise started 3 years ago with Trumps election and his own self centered beliefs, really believed his own BS. Chicago News Anchors: Past and Present. Liked Sirott, but been there, done that. In the spring of 1986, as Phillips was ceding the morning show to Collins after nearly 20 years, he still had a 15.7 audience share, nearly double the nearest competitor. After McCormick died from pneumonia-related complications on April 1, 1955, ownership of WGN-AM-TV, the Chicago Tribune and the News Syndicate Company properties transferred to the McCormick-Patterson Trust, assigned to the Robert R. McCormick Tribune Foundation in the names of the non-familial heirs of McCormick (whose two marriages never produced any children) and familial heirs of Patterson. And weve done it to ourselves. You can find a comprehensive archive of his material here. Would love to see Pete McMurray have a permanent splot on WGN radio. While he aspired to be the Cubs radio play-by-play man, Sirott turned down an offer from Fabian to take the job during the height of his TV hosting commitments. WGN airs local news headlines, weather forecasts supplied by WGN-TV, traffic reports and sports headlines every half-hour on weekdays from 6a.m. to 7p.m. and every hour nights and weekends. [3] The ship's call letters were changed to KFSI. A lot of companies, they have heritage stations, but they dont necessarily put a lot of value on that history, Harrison said. Glad Steve C is gone. The station played small amounts of music during the mornings and afternoon hours, moderate amounts of music on weekends during the day, aired midday and evening talk shows, and sports among other features. For many years, it was a national broadcaster for Major League Baseball, the National Football League and Notre Dame football. Age: 58. I really miss,Nkck Digilio. We talked today about the sad decline of WGN. Column: No one is in custody is an unfortunately overused phrase that should be banished, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Thats across the board.. show. Cubs aside, he said WGN today is very similar to the station many Chicagoans grew up with, making it something of an outlier in the tightly-formatted world of corporate radio. Also out is overnight personality Nick Digilio, who also was notified Friday. One of the first African-Americans to break the color barrier at a mainstream Chicago radio station has died. Personalities needed to be looked at and tamed. WGN Morning News (TV Series 1994- ) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Radio Ink. 32 news at 9 p.m. A Chicago native, Sirott launched his media career in the 1970s as a rock jock at WBBM-FM 96.3 and WLS-AM 890. Morning drive host and longtime Chicago on-air personality Bob Sirott at the WGN-AM 720 studio on May 17, 2022. Boyle said the decision was out of our hands and predated her tenure at the top, but she bears no ill will toward the team or WSCR-AM 670, the successor play-by-play station. WGN Radio is commemorating its anniversary with a TV documentary airing at 7 p.m. Thursday on sister station WGN-Ch. WGN serves as the flagship radio outlet for Chicago Blackhawks hockey and Northwestern University football and men's basketball. The disc jockey became important in Chicago radio during the 1930s, well before the term "disc jockey" was coined in the 1940s. : July 9", "Standard Broadcast Station Call Letters for All Outlets Starting Nov. 1, FCC Rule", "For the Record: Existing FM Stations. Bill Leff took over the midnight to 5:30a.m. slot on December 12. Clarence Dittman, and WGN radio announcer Jack Brickhouse broadcast from the Chicago airport tarmac in 1942. 1st they dump Bill & Wendy and now Steve? The pandemic accelerated the decline, with radio revenue plummeting nearly 24% to $9.7 billion in 2020, according to media research firm BIA Advisory Services. 2011.[55]. Former morning host Greg Jarrett was released from the station. Chicago, IL . You can find a comprehensive archive of his material here. . 7 traffic and transportation anchor Roz Varon and former WGN-AM news anchor and current "Garry Meier . Compton worked for Clear Channel Radio under Randy Michaels and made the transition with him to Tribune when Sam Zell bought the company in 2007. Ill never understand the cut throat business that is radio. #37 of 61. WDAP was originally located at the Wrigley Building. Its schedule was primarily a simulcast of the AM station, with some FM-only music shows broadcast as well. This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. WGN's former owner. [6] The call letters came from "World's Greatest Newspaper", a slogan used since 1911.[7]. Late-night hosts over the years have included Franklyn MacCormack, Ed "Chicago Eddie" Schwartz, Don Vogel and the husband-and-wife team of Steve King and Johnnie Putman. The Chicago Tribune reported that the simulcast would continue through January 2015, after which Chicago-based Weigel Broadcasting was expected to assume operation of 87.7 FM; Weigel eventually began programming what is now WRME-LD on February 23, 2015. Sirott may not be the exact fitbut its a step in the right direction. WGN-TV Political Report. Text is available under the Creative Commons . I know John Williams does currrent events, but is to opinionated. Landecker will fill in during afternoons until September 28 when he'll move permanently to a new evening show airing from 7 to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday. Jalen Carter, a top NFL draft prospect and potential target for Chicago Bears, charged with reckless driving and racing in fatal accident. I actually turned Sirott off today-dull with not much to say. Going back to another station NO more wgn. Ill never listen to either one. On April 30, 2008, the station entered into a three-year deal to broadcast Chicago Blackhawks hockey games through the 20102011 season. I dont remember a lot about Bob Sirott or his wife. I listened to Sirrot back in the 70s, didnt like him then, and again when he filled in last week on WGN. [42] Industry observers described Metheny's tenure as one that nearly destroyed the venerable WGN, with staff moves that included replacing a popular evening host with radio rookie Jim Laski, a Chicago politician and convicted felon.[43]. Fabian, who tried to hire Sirott at least six times over the years to work at WGN Radio, said the versatile Chicago air personality is the rightful heir to the morning chair. Harvey's news and commentary shows were carried nationally by ABC Radio, although he was based in Chicago and the programs aired locally on WGN. Goodbye to the left leaning, Hillary loving, agenda pushing fool. WGN's YouTube Page. This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Urbana-Champaign/Chicago Media Personality/WLS Host & Podcaster/Former WGN Radio/TV Host, News Anchor, Reporter. [26] The next year another Chicago station, WFMT, moved to the vacated 98.7 assignment.[27]. WGN is the only radio station owned by Nexstar Media Group, which primarily owns television stations. During the "Golden Age of Radio," Mutual was the home of The Lone Ranger, The Adventures of Superman and The Shadow. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. We have talked about life in America's greatest city, interviewed the famous and the not-so-famous, expressed disappointment in our sports teams, examined the intricacies and foibles of the human condition and made fun of ourselves and each other, gloriously. Im more happy than ever to pay the small Sirius XM monthly fee. [57] On December 17, 2012, WGN Radio executives announced that the long-running program "Extension 720", hosted by Dr. Milton J. Rosenberg, would end its 39-year run three days later on December 20. The way WGN fired both Nick and Steve was a travesty. The station gained some early listeners, including Chicago Tribune publisher Col. Robert McCormick, who wrote to his mother, you cannot help being thrilled at the little box that picks sounds from the air, according to a WGN history published by the station in 1961. Steve Bertrand, who has been hosting afternoons solo since he replaced Roe Conn in September 2020, will continue with Dent from 2 to 6 p.m. weekdays. I will give Sirott a chance but Not with His wife. Also starting September 28, longtime WGN Radio news anchor Steve Bertrand will host Chicagos Afternoon News from 4 to 7 p.m. Its being billed as a daily newsmagazine show. At least Kathy and Judy got a chance to wrap things up. [14] During this period, Count Cutelli installed one of the most advanced sound effects system to date into the WGN studios, the same system used in Hollywood films.[15]. I agree with you completely AND your mother! Shortly after Nexstar took control of WGN, the station began to broadcast national NFL play-by-play on Sunday afternoons from Compass Media Networks. And thats all you hear all morning which is why I left. The only radio station in the Nexstar portfolio, WGN weathered the economic downturn of the pandemic without furloughs or layoffs, thanks to the support of its new owner, Boyle said. Still like Roes insanity on the drive home. OH my I left Chicago in 2012, but still listened to WGN Stream. WGN-TV and WGN Radio would remain with the original entity, which was renamed Tribune Media and was restructured to focus on the company's broadcasting, digital and real estate properties; the newspaper division which, in addition to the Chicago Tribune, included publications such as the Los Angeles Times, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel and the Baltimore Sun was spun off into the standalone entity Tribune Publishing (known as Tronc from June 2016 until the company reverted to its former name in October 2018). The Rockford native was inducted in the Country Radio Hall of Fame in 2016. I suppose Sirott doesnt feel the same way because if he did, he wouldnt have signed a deal so he can get up at 3 a.m. every day to do a morning show. List of old-time American radio people. Theres a valid reason he was kept in a room by himselfno one else could fit with him AND his ego. I listened recently to Sirott and found the program so boring!!!! Bill and Wendy ARE THE BEST. The Steve Cochran Show, Weekdays 6 a.m. - 10 a.m. Think about it Wgn only Sirotts wife kept it alive when he was on. Above: Political analyst, Paul Green. where his students included WLS-Ch. He always interrupted people. End of an era sadly. He joined WGN-AM and WGN-TV Channel 9 in 1965. Supremely disappointed! The station also streams its programming on its website and supplies podcasts as well. Posted: Aug 6, 2014 / 06:53 AM CDT. And its a very difficult thing to do in 2022.. OMG hope its Bob & Marianne Most, Karen Conti, Dan Hampton and most anyone he spoke with. Jerald McNair: We dont want to incarcerate youth. Add languages. So I wonder if WGN felt burned by Pete leaving them back then and thats why WGN wont offer Pete a full time gig? Steve Bertrand will host "Chicago's Afternoon . Wgn has been part of my life since I was a child. Compton worked for Clear Channel Radio under Randy . So it's a betrayal of the listeners when management severs those connections without notice. (E. Jason Wambsgans / Chicago Tribune). WGN still conducts itself as if it were the Voice of Chicago, as if it were the station of record. [13], On November 1, 1931, WGN's network affiliation changed from NBC to CBS as a result of NBC's purchase of a half-interest in WMAQ, which then became Chicago's NBC station. I guess after Bob Collins no one could measure up. And boy, it took a tumble.. Steve was too negative constantly focusing on the political scene from Only his prospective. )[28][29][30][31][32], In November 1958, WGN became the first radio station in Chicago to broadcast helicopter traffic reports featuring Police Officer Leonard Baldy. I looked forward to good things. Allen, Bernie - Retired from radio, living in Chicago. RADIO / BROADCAST HISTORY LIBRARY: Thousands of magazines . Slogans during its ratings pinnacle included WGN Radio is Chicago, a bold assertion issued in TV spots by a cartoon bird, reflecting both the stations market dominance and cultural significance. Radio's a tough business, and I understand why station bosses have to fire on-air personalities from time to time as they strive for higher ratings and greater ad revenue. Steve Bertrand has always been committed to reporting the news in a fair and thoughtful way. The Sousa Archives and Center for American Music at the University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign holds the WGN Radio Station Studio Orchestra Music Library and Records, 19251956,[41] which consists of scripts, programs, production notes, correspondence, music library rental records, sheet music manuscripts, and music scores with annotations that document the WGN Studio Symphonic Orchestra from 1925 to 1956. Dent has been filling in on various shifts at WGN since January. [5], The Chicago Tribune purchased WDAP, and on June 1, 1924, renamed it WGN. . Proper response would be to ask an endless series of follow ups until the person regrets having spoken to you in the first place. First Bill Leff, (never cared for Wendy Snyder)! I always listened to the business lunch with Steve Bertran. Cochran constant bashing of Trump tiresome. That is a SIN. It was granted the sequentially issued call letters WDAP to Mid West Radio Central, Inc. in Chicago. This 50 watt transmitter was built up from component parts by station engineers and was moved over to the Drake Hotel at the latter part of 1922. Thats why I decided to retire. But Sirott grew up listening to WGN Radio, and specifically, his beloved Cubs. So long WGN youve lost another listener! No Cochran = Happy 2020. WGN's studios are located in the Chicago Loop, while the transmitter is in Elk Grove Village. Anna Davlantes impeccable resume includes decades of award-winning investigative reporting," Sandberg Boyle said. said about the state of radio recently in Billboard: WXRT moves: Brehmer shifts to middays; news anchor Dixon out, Bears bomb on field again, draws mixed ratings results for Sunday Night Football. B96 - WBBM 96.3 FM . I wish them well and perhaps they are better off not working for WGN EVER AGAIN!! McCormick acquired the station in 1924, changing the call letters to WGN, which stood for the Worlds Greatest Newspaper, the slogan that adorned the Tribunes front page. Ill start listening to WGN again.bring back Brandmeier!! Reports surfaced Cochran had personality conflicts with WGN boss Sean Compton, who was appointed the station's GM shortly after Nexstar took over the legendary AM station as part of the company's $4.1 billion takeover of Tribune Media, WGN's former owner. You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Meier hosted four shows, which is believed to have caused a surge in interest among younger people, who traditionally rarely listened to WGN. Veteran Chicago News Anchor Bill Kurtis was replaced in his role as voiceover talent by New York based voiceover artist Steve Kamer. He would have been fabulous.. Post subject: Re: Former WGN Radio host still unemployed. What I don't understand, though, is why they so seldom give ousted personalities the chance to say goodbye and thanks to their listeners. Thank God you got rid of Cochran! On April 2, 2009, WGN announced that Meier would join the station full-time as host of a program in the 1-4 p.m. slot (airing most weekdays when the program is not pre-empted by Chicago Cubs broadcasts); his first official show occurred that same day. Doesnt matter. Now you can get anything you want, anytime you want, anywhere you want and you dont have to wait for radio or television to do it for you. Cochran becomes the highest-rated host to be canned in Chicago radio in years; in 2007, Howard McGee was released from WGCI despite finishing first in adults 18-34 in morning drive and was replaced by Steve Harveys syndicated morning show (McGee has since returned to Chicago radio in a weekend/fill-in role at WVAZ-FM, WGCIs sister station.). . On April 5, 1948, WGN-TV Channel 9 signed on the air. I enjoyed his wit and his humor. Prior to the sale's closure, WGN-TV was one of two commercial television stations in the Chicago market, not counting network-owned stations, to have never been involved in an ownership transaction (along with WCIU-TV, which has been owned by Weigel Broadcasting since its February 1964 sign-on). document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2021 T Dog Media, Inc.. All rights reserved. No personality is larger than what the brand is. Same too bill and Wendy, trump haters, Agree. Please Dont bring Sirott back! I never could understand why WGN put him on the air so he could promote his mortgage business disguised as giving advice to people. WGN Radio is commemorating its anniversary with a TV documentary airing at 7 p.m. Thursday on sister station WGN-Ch. 9, while former on-air personalities including Lyle Dean, Spike ODell, Orion Samuelson and Max Armstrong will make guest appearances on the radio station during the day. Its public service to the people listening, its not about building stars, or their own brand or ego.. While Brandmeier was reportedly not under contract with Tribune Media at the time of his release, Meier's contract with Tribune continued through September 2015. Cochran was always a rather annoying DJ. PLEASE BRING THEM BACK. Here's what they wrote: "We have lived a dream. [56][needs update] In October 2012, then back into Tribune Tower in October 2012. There's a bit of quid pro quo at work here, I admit. At their best, these connections come to feel personal, almost like a friendship. Recently Robin Robinson ended a great run at Fox 32 . This move caps off several weeks of major moves in Chicago radio, with WGN dropping Bill Leff and Wendy Snyder from middays and WXRT moving Lin Brehmers morning show to middays. Above: A few of the WGN Radio Newsroom reporters (I to r) Steve Bertrand, Dave Stewart, Rod Sierra and Wes Bleed. Dec 2015 - Present7 years 3 months. The man is a stone-cold pro broadcaster who understands the game and loves the Cubs, Fabian said. Robservations: Bertrand, Landecker round out new WGN Radio lineup, My childhood dream became the honor of a lifetime, Robservations: Sun-Times moving to Old Post Office; ABC 7 opens weekend anchor slot; Medill tracks local news decline, Robservations: StreetWise raises cover price; Sventoonie takes a break; Friends of Chicago Reporter mark 50. One of her first personnel moves in December 2019 was naming veteran Chicago radio and TV personality Bob Sirott as morning drive host on WGN Radio. Reveal contacts of top WGN Radio AM 720 managers and employees. TV Shows. WGN (720 AM) is a commercial radio station in Chicago, Illinois, featuring a talk radio format.WGN's studios are located in the Chicago Loop, while the transmitter is in Elk Grove Village.WGN also features broadcasts of Chicago Blackhawks hockey and Northwestern University football and basketball.. WGN is the only radio station owned by Nexstar Media Group, which primarily owns television . Could Rogers Park dispensary move next to a CTA terminal? Bring Wendy & Bill back too!!! Will not listen ever again. In 1934, WGN became a founding member of the Mutual Broadcasting System. Adam Carolla (; born May 27, 1964) is an American comedian, radio personality, television host, actor, podcaster, and director. [65], Tribune Media was acquired by Nexstar Media Group for $4.1 billion in September 2019, marking the first time since 1924 that WGN radio would not be owned by any iteration of the Tribune Company. Whats more interesting here is the recently retired Joyner who is the same age as Sirott (70) said about the state of radio recently in Billboard: When I came along, you didnt have a lot of listening choices. Over the years, WGN has waffled between the 1922 and 1924 origin stories to mark significant anniversaries, but settled on 2022 for the centennial, Marzullo said. Totally agree with you about missing Nick. For the local Chicago television station, see, The "World's Greatest Newspaper" slogan was first used in a February 1909 feature commemorating the 100th anniversary of. Terms of Dents agreement, negotiated by attorney Steve Mandell, were not disclosed. It isnt bashing to tell the facts. So I had doubts about Pete trying this morning gig at the Drive. So disappointed in the new morning showthought Id give it a couple of months but it hasnt improved. You would have never seen Collins or ODell in this venue The decision not to renew Conns contract did not come as a surprise, but the timing of it did. [10], By the fall of 1928, the owners of the Tribune company and its sister publication, Liberty magazine, controlled two stations in addition to WGN in the Chicago area: WLIB and WTAS. I am hoping that eyes are opened and things change for the better. Will definitely tune into their show. WGN Radio Nov 1997 - Nov 2022 25 years 1 month. The decision to replace Cochran with Sirott stunned many local media observers, given Cochran finished third in the all-important morning drive daypart in the last Nielsen PPM report. They are a mixture of WGN-TV and WGN Radio personalities. moving Lin Brehmers morning show to middays. [60], On June 5, 2014, the Chicago Cubs announced that radio broadcasts of its games would move from WGN to WBBM for the 2015 season under a seven-year deal. : Station Deletions", "Col. Robert McCormick Dies; WGN-AM-TV Among Holdings", "McCormick Will Names Five To Head 'Tribune,' Stations", "Patrolman Leonard F. 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WGN is a clear channel, Class A station, broadcasting at the maximum power of 50,000 watts, and using a non-directional antenna. And then replace him with the also-was used to be Sirrot? The city's first disc jockey was Halloween Martin, whose show, Musical Clock, was a morning staple on various stations from 1929 to 1946. However the ship's skipper (and namesake) agreed to relinquish it in order to free it for adoption by the newspaper. Good that Bob Sirott is back yes he is more laid back than Steve Cochran but Bob will be respectful to the listeners that call in. On September 1, 1928 the Federal Radio Commission (FRC) ruled that this was two stations too many, and ordered that their operations be consolidated. Local hosts on WGN include morning host Bob Sirott along with John Williams, Lisa Dent, John Records Landecker, Rollye James and Dave Plier. The Best Talk Show Hosts Of Daytime, Late Night, and All Time. Michael Harrison, publisher of Talkers magazine, a radio trade publication, called WGN a national treasure among radio stations for embracing its heritage, something most other legacy radio stations have long since abandoned. Late in the game for a response but I still miss Spike and Judi and Kathy! Cochran has also been employed at the former WPNT and WLUP-AM. So disappointed with WGN. WGN Radio is just another radio station. . Dent will join Steve Bertrand in the 2-6pm slot starting Monday, January 3, 2022. 27 de fevereiro de 2023 | celebrities with short upper lip. He shifted to television news in 1980, with stints at nearly every station in Chicago over the course of three decades. 7 to 10 p.m. John Records Landecker. Ill miss you. Orion Samuelson had been the station's farm reporter since 1960, he retired in 2020. The only personalities to make the format transition were Don Wade and Roma. Lisa Dent. And definitely not his wife. 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