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Kintner, Additional WWJ reference sources not stated as being reviewed by this article include: Contemporary front page articles in the 1920 editions of the, Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company, Learn how and when to remove this template message, North American Regional Broadcasting Agreement, "HD Radio Guide" (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania), "Battle of the Brains: Election Night Forecasting at the Dawn of the Computer Age", Finding Aid for the Harry Phillips Davis Collection, "Election returns flashed by radio to 7,000amateurs", "Land and Water Hear Returns by Wireless", "Milestones: Westinghouse Radio Station KDKA, 1920", "Constructing the First 'Real' Radio Station", "Wireless Phone Relays Returns of Post-Dispatch", "'News' Wireless Service on Election Wins Praise", "Radio Broadcasting News, December 30, 1922, page 3, 'Station KDKA Opens New Radio Studio', "Voice-Broadcasting the Stirring Progress of the 'Battle of the Century'", "First Radio Broadcast of a Baseball Game", "The Canadian Northern Messenger Service", "Advertising by Radio: Can It and Should It Be Done? [59] Also during this period, in 1942 it gained a sister station, W75P, on the then-new FM band, which later became KDKA-FM, changing to WPNT in 1979. KDKA (1020 kHz) is a Class A, clear channel, AM radio station, owned and operated by Audacy, Inc. and licensed to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. He and Donald G. Little had primary responsibility for constructing a 100watt vacuum-tube transmitter, scaling up Conrad's previous 50 watt radiotelephone transmitter design. So people listened, not only to get the information they needed to run their lives but also entertainment that they need to keep them occupied and amused. [25], A telephoned temporary authorization was received to operate under the call sign of 8ZZ. In the early 1920s Westinghouse established additional broadcasting stations, and was interested in linking them together for simultaneous network programming, but wanted to avoid the expense of leasing long-distance telephone lines. John has been recognized throughout his broadcasting career with regional, state, and national awards. Thats the Pittsburgh that Frank Conrad set up his station in, first in his garage and then the roof of the Westinghouse plant. The Seminole Indians surrendered to the Tamiami Trail. Ive spoken to a few people in the (radio) industry and outside the industry. Alan Cox [68] Rush Limbaugh was added to the noon to 3:00p.m. timeslot, and all-news blocks were added in the 6:00 to 9:00a.m. and the 4:00 to 6:00p.m. timeslots. Kristine broadcasts the KDKA-TV News at noon and 5 P.M. 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I said, Let me ask you; dont be afraid of offending me How many of you listen to the radio? Three students, he says, raised their hands. He led news departments at stations in Williamsport (WRAK-AM and WKSB-FM), Clarion (WWCH-AM and WCCR-FM), Punxsutawney (WPXZ-FM and WECZ-AM) and Brookville (WMKX-FM). Two of the biggest names in Pittsburgh radio will be teaming up in the morning; market veteran Larry Richert will welcome his new morning show partner, and longtime personality Marty Griffin, to the morning show. Two of the biggest names in Pittsburgh radio will be teaming up in the morning; market veteran Larry Richert will welcome his new morning show partner, and longtime personality Marty Griffin, to the morning show. On April 26, 2007, the East Pittsburgh building that was the birthplace for KDKA was razed to make way for an industrial complex. In 1946, a KDKA promotional pamphlet, issued under the name of the station's general manager, Joseph E. Baudino, stated that Westinghouse's November 2, 1920, election day effort marked "the world's first regularly scheduled broadcast". It honestly just hurts more than anything, just to feel like 14 years of being with the company is just down the drain.. Jeff Beck was one of the greatest guitarists in rock music history, known for his work with the Yardbirds and the Jeff Beck Group, and as a solo artist. Dennis Miller - contributor and guest host of. The station played popular big band and jazz music every morning as well as hosting the KDKA Farm Hour. The history of firsts on KDKA is incredible, said current KDKA Radio morning host Larry Richert. You've disabled cookies in your web browser. View description Share Published Mar 24, 2022, 4:12 AM Description Hour Two - Rose tells the KDKA Radio Morning Show audience about herself. Barbara has been a reporter and anchor for NewsRadio 1020 KDKA since July, 1981. [71] The Gateway Center facility still houses the studios of KDKA-TV. One of Bogut's most memorable contributions to KDKA was his introduction to Western Pennsylvania of the word Farkleberry, which is now a staple of the annual Children's Hospital fund-raising campaign. Sometimes it's good. Additional information is available in this. Now, with both of them happily free of daily obligations, we actually have a difficult time remembering what day of the week it is.. An undated staff photo of John Cigna and his crew. The show featured a repertory company of supporting comic actors and memorable running gags, including fake commercials. As a pioneer in radio broadcasting, KDKA struggled in particular with studio acoustics, especially for large groups of performers. Of course, the morning show will still be Pittsburghs #1 source for news, weather and traffic, but the newly-aligned morning show will feature the biggest stories, the best guests, compelling conversation and plenty of opinions. Introduction : Heather Abraham is an award-winning journalist & news presenter with KDKA-TV CBS Pittsburgh. It appears that Westinghouse officials were initially unaware that, in addition to Frank Conrad's 8XK, other stations had been making regular news and entertainment broadcasts. In the century that followed, KDKA would thrill listeners with many more firsts. Jeff grew up in Sharpsville (Mercer County) and has a BA in Journalism from Ohio State. His replacements were Pallan and Bob Trow, whose "Pallan and Trow, Two For the Show" program retained some of the Cordic & Company flavor. KDKA participated in the event by providing supplemental coverage west of WJY's range, as a KDKA announcer repeated the ringside commentary, after it had been relayed by telegraph by Westinghouse engineers who were listening to the WJY broadcast. Simpson trial for KTLA & Sky TV. And please call the show. KDKA's logo from the 1920s. Local on-air personalities like Scott Garceau and Steve Davis will not be replaced by national hosts, according to Bob Phillips, senior vice president CBS Radio Baltimore. Jul 23, 2008. Westinghouse's preparations included the construction of a shack and antenna system on the roof of the nine story K Building at the East Pittsburgh Works in Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania. KDKA delivers local, community content that impacts peoples lives in Pittsburgh. Cordic and his group played a small amount of music, but primarily provided entertainment through skits, including recurring characters such as "Louie The Garbageman" and space alien "Omicron". You've disabled JavaScript in your web browser. Other artists featured on the station included the Four Seasons, the Vogues, Lou Christie (the latter two Pittsburgh-bred), the Beach Boys, the Hollies, the Supremes, Four Tops, and the Turtles. In his spare time, John enjoys golf, running, hiking, camping and singing in his church choir. Zeise also serves as a sports columnist for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and analyst for KDKA-TV/WPCW-TV. Art Pallan, hired away from WWSW, and Bob Tracey became household names, playing the popular music of the day. Lynn Cullen The show was driven by callers who could not be heard. . I listen to 60s and 70s stuff. Now, he says, I like to hear the stuff the radio never plays., He admits that there are a few tunes that have lost their luster over thousands of spins. Since the establishment of KDKA-FM as a sports talk station, KDKA has since been used as an overflow station for some of its sports rights, including the Pirates (whose rights returned to CBS Radio via KDKA-FM in 2012). Davis held a staff meeting with his "radio cabinet" and asked them to have a station operational in time to broadcast the presidential and local election returns on November2, 1920. What followed were a trio of talented hosts who carried on nonstop talk with on-air callers from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Friday. The Cordic & Company morning show, featuring a team of bright and innovative personalities, was a pioneer of today's "morning team" radio format, but in an unconventional way. A new Y-108 morning show host known as Cadillac Jack was hired last month. As seen in: KDKA-FM (Pittsburgh, PA), Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, MSN, Boston.com, Miami Herald, The Charlotte Observer, Boston Herald, Kansas City Star, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Lexington Herald-Leader, The Sacramento Bee, Spokesman-Review and more. [95] However, Baudino and Kittross found no evidence of organized broadcasting prior to the inauguration of spoken-word weather forecasts on January 3, 1921, and in 2007 a comprehensive station history compiled by Randall Davidson came to the same conclusion.[96]. The longtime host, radio personality and producer had influence far beyond his iconic roles as the host of mid-century regional staples such as Chiller Theater and Studio Wrestling. Director George A. Romeros iconic Night of the Living Dead might not have been made without Bill Cardille, who raised money from Chiller Theater viewers to get the film made. Nowhere in Texas. ** = Audacy operates pursuant to a local marketing agreement with Martz Communications Group. In 1922, a 1kW shortwave transmitter was installed at Westinghouse's factory in East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with call sign 8XS. In July 2017, Pintek took a leave of absence to receive treatment for pancreatic cancer. Other early sources documenting the use of the 8ZZ call sign for the election night broadcast include an article, Contrary to some later accounts, Conrad's 8XK and Westinghouse's 8ZZ/KDKA were completely separate stations. While indicating that she had a good working relationship with the new host, Buccigrossi said if Richards had stayed on the show, she might still have a job. He used the knowledge gained during the wartime period to upgrade his station to begin making audio transmissions, and became well known among radio amateurs for his experimental activities. Was elected as a United States Representative (D-PA), but lost his bid for the U.S. Senate. Personal Life : Parents, Family and Education Career, Income, Salary. So its in that environment that this guy says, Hey, you can hear people talking through the air, not over a wire, through the air. Bill Rehkopf KDKA's participation included six theaters where attendees were charged admission to hear the reports. The listeners have been great. [94], A case has also been made for the primacy of the University of Wisconsin's WHA in Madison, Wisconsin, which evolved from an earlier experimental authorization, 9XM. "[81] In October Westinghouse withdrew its five stations from NAB membership, which Billboard magazine suggested was largely due to Westinghouse's dissatisfaction with how the NAB had handled KDKA's 25th anniversary.[82]. News Anchor Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto canceled an interview with KDKA due to the incident.[111]. That emotional connection cut across all lines. Battle shared the news on Facebook, stating that "evolving business situations" prompted the cut. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. "Two of the biggest names in Pittsburgh radio will be teaming up in the morning; market veteran Larry Richert will welcome his new morning show partner, and longtime personality Marty Griffin, to the morning show," a post on the station website read. "KDKA is a powerhouse radio station and Marty Griffin is a trusted friend who, like me, loves helping people," said Bell. An additional qualifier sometimes proposed for KDKA is that it was the first "commercial" station, but there is no consensus here either, as a 1945 advertisement for WWJ claimed that station was the one where "commercial radio began". KDKA cautiously embraced rock and roll music, with artists such as Bill Haley, the Everly Brothers, Fats Domino, and Elvis Presley, in addition to popular vocalists including Frank Sinatra, Peggy Lee, and Canonsburg, Pennsylvania native Perry Como. Bill Currie - sports reporter (1971-1985), died February 11, 2008. TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. In 1973, KDKA revamped its "Party Line" timeslot, with the bombastic John Cigna moving over from WJAS to anchor the nighttime talk program and urge listeners to "buy American!" KDKA eventually made the decision to switch from a full-service format that included music to one that was an exclusively news/talk. Paul Guggenheimer is a Tribune-Review staff writer. Los Angeles, Atlanta. If I never hear Layla ever again, that will be fine with me.. One of the segments was called the Party Pretzel Quiz. The hosts would ask a question of the callers and during the course of the evening give clues until someone got the correct answer. [108] In November 1942, Westinghouse's shortwave stations, along with all other U.S. shortwave stations, ended commercial operations and were leased to the Voice of America. While CBS shareholders retain a 72% ownership stake in the combined company, Entercom was the surviving entity, separating KDKA radio (both 1020 and FM 93.7) from KDKA-TV and WPCW-TV. BOB DECARLO - KQV morning man in the 1970s, is the program director and morning personality at B-95 in Panama City, Fla. VINCE DELISI - a Duquesne University graduate who worked at KDKA-TV and WTAE Radio. On January 1, 1929, the station inaugurated new studio facilities located in the William Penn Hotel,[55] and on June 26 relocated its Master Control facilities to the hotel.[56]. For some years announcer Sterling Yates, also a musician, played hip, progressive jazz on a Sunday morning broadcast. Shelley Duffy The broadcasts were again suspended in early 1920, the result of a run-in with the local Radio Inspector. Went down to Nashville, Memphis. Its a nationwide tour, he says, of places where great songs were recorded 70 years ago by artists who died 40 years ago in buildings that were torn down 20 years ago., All those years behind the turntables then the CD players, then the computer monitors havent diminished McDowells love of music and music history. Photo Credit: Steve Schohn/Living Pittsburgh Kate Farrell Morning News. KDKA played popular music and advertisers began sponsoring special radio programs like The Philco Hour, The Maxwell House Hour and The Wrigley Party. There was no internet. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Its radio studios are located at the combined Audacy Pittsburgh facility in the Foster Plaza on Holiday Drive in Green Tree, and its transmitter site is at Allison Park. - The Big K Morning Show - Omny.fm The Big K Morning Show Meet Rose Tennent! The history of KDKA continues to inspire the people who work there today, according to Michael Spacciapolli, senior vice president and market manager of Entercom Pittsburgh, which owns KDKA. [93] At the same time, KCBS adopted the slogan "The World's First Broadcasting Station". KIRO - 710 ESPN Seattle 710 AM 5. "[53] However, in 1928 he stated that he had realized "from the beginning" that advertising would be the ultimate financing solution.[54]. Previous spark gap transmitters could only be used to transmit the dots-and-dashes of Morse code. January 16, 2023 / 9:35 PM / CBS Pittsburgh. These programs were suspended in April 1917 with the entry of the United States into World War I, but after the war the 2XG broadcasts resumed in late 1919. [26] (The first "Z" in this call sign indicated it was a "Special Amateur" grant,[27] which was a classification that permitted the use of transmitting frequencies other than the congested 200meter (1500kHz) standard amateur wavelength.) After the past two-and-a-half years with covid, all the work and effort I put into it, just feels like it went to waste. 2023 Audacy, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Longtime talk radio host Lynn Cullen has moved from the airwaves to the internet but remains as outspoken and dynamic as ever. Personal Life : Parents, Family and Education A native of Pittsburgh, Heather was born on May 14, 1984. [41] KDKA was one of a small number of stations that already met this standard at the time of its adoption, as its second year-long license, issued November 7, 1921, included the notation "360 meters for general broadcasting" in addition to continuing the point-to-point service authorization.[42]. If you wrapped enough turns around and held it up properly with an earphone, you could get a radio signal from somewhere. Rick Daytons afternoon show will expand from 3-6pm to now start a 2pm. [24] The antenna consisted of six 90foot-long (27m) wires spread 20feet (6m) apart, strung 210feet (64m) above the ground between a brick smokestack and a 100-foot (30m) pipe mast atop the KBuilding. Dopo aver completato il CAPTCHA di seguito, riacquisterai immediatamente l'accesso al sito. Here, in alphabetical order, are the names . Bill Burns - anchor (19531989); died in 1997. At KDKA, Wendy worked as an afternoon drive talk radio host before her firing in 2020. [88] However, Baudino later modified this opinion, and as the lead author, along with John Kittross, of a 1977 review of "Broadcasting's Oldest Stations", now concluded that the "first U.S. radio broadcasting station" was in fact Charles Herrold's San Jose station, dating to 1912. KDKA radio remained affiliated with NBC radio until the network purchased WJAS in 1957 in order for WJAS's owners to gain a 50% ownership stake in WIIC-TV (now WPXI) with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. She was formerly WBZZ News Director before joining KDKA in 2004. All the music of the time like Sinatra, Peggy Lee and Perry Como were also played. [a], At this time, radio stations in the United States were regulated by the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Navigation. Done. I think that the DVEs the very few of them that are left will be OK for a while longer.. Barbara Boylan is a native Ohioan. Battle joined the 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. show as a co-host with Larry Richert in March 2020. Jeff's won three straight AP Awards for Best Sportscast in Pennsylvania, along with A.I.R. What Are The Hot Home Styles Coming Your Way in 2023? Cardille died in his McCandless home in 2016 at age 87. Ed and Wendy would paraphrase their questions and others would call in with answers (also paraphrased and delivered by the hosts). "[4] It is considered by many historians as the first commercially licensed radio station. Then he took his staff in his hand, and chose five smooth stones from the wadi, and put them in his shepherd s bag, in the pouch; his sling was in his hand, and he drew near to the Philistine.Bible: Hebrew, 1 Samuel 17:40. Special programming included ongoing coverage of the 1936 St. Patrick's Day flood that submerged downtown Pittsburgh as far as Wood Street. She worked at radio and television stations in Ohio and western New York before arriving in Pittsburgh in January, 1978. This Westinghouse broadcast was not unique that evening at least three other stations made audio transmissions of election returns, including the Detroit News' "Detroit News Radiophone" service,[33] a temporary arrangement made by the Saint Louis Post-Dispatch in conjunction with William E. Woods of the Benwoods Company, "manufacturers and distributors of wireless outfits",[34] and the Buffalo Evening News, over an amateur station operated by Charles C. Klinck, Jr.[35] Later station publicity proclaimed that Westinghouse's election night broadcast "was a national sensation, acclaimed by newspapers all over the country",[4] however a comprehensive review of contemporary newspapers determined that reports, although positive, actually appeared only in a few local papers, thus it "was not an immediate 'sensation' and that the fame of this event developed over time with later celebratory accounts". We dont have to fly anywhere anymore, because we dont have to be back in time to get to work., McDowells wife, Cindi, retired three weeks before he did after a career in administration at Chartiers Valley School District. On Tuesday, November 2, 2010, KDKA celebrated its 90th anniversary with election coverage, as it had every first Tuesday in November since its debut in 1920. KDKA IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF CBS BROADCASTING INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. As you were browsing something about your browser made us think you were a bot. [47] On August 5, 1921, KDKA became the first radio station to broadcast a major league professional baseball game, when announcer Harold W. Arlin called the Pittsburgh Pirates-Philadelphia Phillies game from Forbes Field. Paul Moyer - anchor/reporter (1971); later worked in Los Angeles at KNBC. It usually ran from 9 p.m. to midnight, sometimes until 12:30. The next year de Forest wrote that this was the "first radio-telephone station devoted solely" to broadcasting to the public. A familiar and trusted voice, Rick Dayton, will continue to anchor afternoon drive starting at 2pm every day now. 12 Comments. She is the mother of two daughters and lives in Mt Lebanon. Always live on the free Audacy app. Patti Burns - anchor/reporter (1974-1997); died in 2001. The "8" in 8XK's call sign indicated that the station was in the 8th Radio Inspection district, while the "X" signified that it was operating under an experimental license. While amateur ham radio operators and military communications had been sending messages . B. Ghostery oder NoScript, verhindert die Ausfhrung von JavaScript. Kate is a native Pittsburgher and graduated from Point Park University in 2002 with a degree in Journalism. The station was still considered conservative though. Roberto Clemente: A Tribute to the Great One. Paul Guggenheimer is a Tribune-Review staff writer. Additional expenses included the requirement to pay royalties to musical composers, plus the fact that, unlike the amateur Westinghouse Company staff performers, professional acts started to expect to be paid in something more tangible than publicity. Barbara has been a reporter and anchor for NewsRadio 1020 KDKA since July, 1981. Perry Marshall followed. And you can get the news in real time, live, Masich said. To regain access, please make sure that cookies and JavaScript are enabled and complete the CAPTCHA below. Hai disabilitato i cookie nel tuo browser web. A Murrysville native, Bill was news director and morning news anchor at WPOC-FM in Baltimore. Jennifer is 5 ft 6 in tall and of above-average stature. KDKA has described itself as the "Pioneer Broadcasting Station of the World. [84] In addition, beginning in late 1916, Lee de Forest's "Highbridge station" (2XG) in New York City also began transmitting regularly scheduled programs,[85] including a comprehensive November 7, 1916, election night broadcast. KDKA-FM (93.7 MHz, "SportsRadio 93.7 The Fan") is a commercial FM radio station licensed to serve Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. WFAN 66 AM - 101.9 FM Trending 1. fox-radio 2. KDKA turns 70 in 2019. Lifestyle & Entertainment Editor Encouraged by the success of KDKA, by the end of 1921 Westinghouse established stations in three additional major population centers, including WJZ in Newark, New Jersey (now WABC in New York City); WBZ, originally in Springfield, Massachusetts (now Boston); and KYW, originally in Chicago, Illinois (now Philadelphia). Paul Zeise, who has hosted evenings on Sports 93.7 The Fan KDKA-FM since January 2015, will move to 10am to 2pm on KDKA. [57] At 7a.m. on November 2, 1934, the station's 14th birthday, KDKA inaugurated new studios in the Grant Building. He is not, however, looking to re-enter the radio business. Its radio studios are located at the combined Audacy Pittsburgh facility in the Foster Plaza on Holiday Drive in Green Tree, and its transmitter site is at Allison Park. Bell is a 21-time Emmy and five-time Edward R. Murrow Award winner. [c] Following the war, the U.S. government again allowed the operation of civilian radio stations, and Conrad revived 8XK, which was located in a detached two-story garage at his residence. Mangino On KDKA | Pittsburgh PA This was reflected in the slogan, repeated each week in Westinghouse's Radio Broadcasting News publication beginning with the January 1, 1922, debut issue, that "Westinghouse Station KDKA was first to give regular Broadcasting Programs". 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