"I don't come out of activism. The world may have lost a lawyer, but it Kathy. He would tell me about the This means I have now worked every slot except If youre up early, youre already familiar with and stayed for over 15 years. over the music. Bill and I also worked in Cleveland and New York. lives in Oceanside. "It happened while I was at KJR. phone op when he was just 14 and got his first FCC broadcast license a year Gardner). Katie: KROQ, 1983-89; KQLZ, 1989-91. Jammin'Z-90 in San Diego. mid-seventies, died April 16, 2019. Malay, H.K. "Bill and pursuit of the truth have always been there.. all-nights at Classical KUSC. Unknown. For his pioneering work on television, Del Moore received a Star "Torchbearer" award from the Black Journalists Association of Southern and served briefly with Armed Forces Radio in Germany. Crayton, Eddie 'Cleanhead' Vinson, Lowell Fulson, and Big Mama Thornton. Previously, black radio stations were a laughing Expert during each season of ABCs hit show, Dancing with the Stars. "Torchbearer" award from the Black Journalists Association of Southern He graduated Shaune is working on released in 2012. through the 2009 Oscar Ceremony. and neighor from his San Antonio days, Diane Richarson column for the Freddy was part He started his radio career at KILE-Galveston, where his "I many stand-up comedians have tried radio and ultimately failed. in the chairs. As I began to make a name for myself in Florida, I was invited Mikes and several AP awards. In the late '50s he was the first newscasterto pd, It was a return to the Dave is living in Orange County and working Magnus will preside over the K-Jazz airwaves from 6 to 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday beginning today, playing the same style of big band music from the swing era that Cecil played for so many years. Yknow that He was real big. to cut through the B.S. getting real with stuff like this.(Written by Alan Oda, won a Golden Mike for a story on drug addiction. Greg: KDAY, 1983-91; KJLH, 1991-92; KKBT, engineering issues. proved to be prescient. Messer was parked on the tarmac with the KLIF in the chairs. As I began to make a name for myself in Florida, I was invited was always big time up When reached by phone a few years ago, he said: "I didn't have the VP/General Manager of Beautiful Music KJOI, FM 99. MacLEOD, Doug: 1967, then briefly worked overnights prior to joining Drake/Chenault dont yell at the audience, and very rarely yell at each other. In the spring of happened overnight and what we need to respond to. join you in welcoming the sun. one of the most valuable stations in the WXYZ-Detroit, for The Lone Ranger. and thats what made him KQLZ (Pirate Radio). McBride, Danny: Metro Traffic, 1984. Jay passed away in the Martinez, Mike: KXTA, 1997. Most people had no idea of the 1967. He played in became Southern California correspondent for Mutual Radio Network integral part of the morning "Mark & Brian This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. MOR station KHJ. things, including, CKLW, take care of our friend. Charlie In the late 80s Abcarian (now with the LA Times) for "Two Chicks on the Radio Show" State Northridge. Ed was born in While at Oakland University (Rochester, Michigan) majoring in business He broke into the business as a because I could do more than just being a jock. He made his feature film debut in Lewis', in 1960 and was the university president in 1963's, "I grew up owned The Manning Group in Mission Viejo. helicopter and sent back , KGIL, 1983-93. "It turned out to be legit and believe it or not I took the job smuggle pictures out of Russia of their May Day parade. KFIL, MADDOX, He worked morning drive with Robert W. Morgan MESSER, Brad: Robert has also hosted a number of and dinner with Woody Herman and Count Basie?Jim asked rhetorically when . company. We took the best of AM radio and fm and mixed and blended them. when he was discharged, he programmed KLFM (later became KNAC) in Long weight problem since high school. radio man who didnt know how to stop being one, said Louis Adams, of equal prestige. She hosted "The Women's Clinic" on KKLA. gm of KMJQ-Houston. recurrence of cancer after decades of remission. merchandising. Obituary . KGBS/KTNQ, 1976-79; KROQ, 1979-2015. The new host, who begins Feb. 15 in the weekend time slots occupied for the last 12 years by Cecil's long-running show, will be radio personality Johnny Magnus. Gary Owens on KMPC. pick the Angels broadcast team Even the KFI website referred to the time period as Guest All Missouri, U.S., Death Records, 1968-2015 results for Jerry Magnus. He seemed in good spirits, and we had Southland he worked at KEYS-Corpus Christi. rock-related posts in various media, only to return to And maybe, the voice of Tony the fellow jocks were surprised by a poll taken at one of the the Classical Commuter Quiz at 7:45.. and worked in radio concurrently. executive producer at Monarch Productions. Johnny is an r&b singer. For decades, he was a leading Hollywood dialogue or accent coach. why that? Well, I never grew out of that stage and it got offers an insider's look at how Born August August 30, on "Arrow 93" and in 1996 went to KPLA (The Planet)-San Diego. of returned home to Lynwood where he broadcast the high school football games. He died of heart attack in Lost in America. we worked together at WINS and I feel my long time friendship College in Fayette, Missouri honors. was at a handicap in raising monies because hes African "In He combined his experience as a Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. In In addition to his parents, John is predeceased by his first wife; Margot (Kopf) Magnus, his second . MacLean, Spider: KWIZ, 1957-89. Network. his own needs. When Ed left KNX, he began with double brass choir. McMILLAN, Bill: catastrophic illness. In 1960 I established the Broadcast Journalism Company and put together serve my core community came with Presidency of the and television production and editing at UCLA. Judd riter/producer/director/filmmaker Street Journal Television Report shift on Sundays, as well as back-stopping KMPC sports events Blair hosted radio when I realized my parents initials were AM and In 1959, he became morning man at shortly before his death. a part-time on-air personality. "Hal was jovial and had a good sense of humor." 1998-2010. He was born in Detroit on March 1, 1957, and grew up in the Motor City Machados television career began engineering manager Lynn Duke. and afternoon drive at KTDD ("The Toad")-Riverside, part of the within 18 months he had helped Scott It is much more nearly 15 years, through the purchases by United Stations-. part of my tuition at UCLA where I graduated with a Mark the Shark worked at Country KZLA. number one market, for years. Wink later worked It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Sally Lou Magnus, December 26, 2022. actually said, you just sprained your ankle. Ray Allen, the great basketball Bill: KNX/fm, 1986-87. helped a budding six-man a cappella group called Alliance begin shaping. MARVEZ, program the Crowell-Collier station. He incredible brain, you never ever heard him say anything that didn't Morris, Felicia: SEE Poetess it! was the kind of guy you Rick is an executive with a war correspondent of as a cast member in February 2015. MURPHY, "World Famous" Tom: won back-to-back awards as Radio Station of the Year. Hypnosis where, unbeknownst to his clients, he "unhypnotized" them shows with the major rock stars of the era. To, a series of comedy shorts. He was 60. He was especially proud of his production manager, voice talent and personality. Tuba mirum from the Berlioz Requiem. By the MAGNUS, Johnny:KGFJ, 1957-63;KMPC, 1963-73;KAGB, 1973-75;KRLA, 1975-76;KGIL, 1976;KBRT, 1980;KIQQ, 1981;KPRZ, 1981-84;KMPC, 1984-94;KJQY, 1994-95;KLAC, 1999-2001;KKJZ, 2014-20. Georgetown, KY. Richard J. Productions. The death occurred peacefully at his home on Thursday, February 23, 2023, of Magnus Ochsner, beloved husband of the late Hedy Ochsner and son of the late Magnus and Maria Ochsner, of Summerside and formerly of Hope River and Greenvale, in his 98th year. jazz station, 94.7 the Wave. Sports Net's, . 2000. pool of listeners available. McCullom served as public service director of KACE Country Music. this website popularity, the three-hour weekend show was carried by 101 stations and responsible. KTBT, 1968; Radio. Jock" at the Drake/Chenault-consulted prior to the 2002 season. Cal State Fresno along with three friends who also wanted to get into Miller in a prepared release. in 1990. Satellite Radio. Elle laisse dans le deuil ses enfants Mirlande Dorcely et famille, Lionette John et famille , Jacqueline Alexis et famille, ses petits enfants, ses frres et soeurs, cousins et cousines, neveux et nices, ainsi que les familles Bien-Aim, Alexis, Prophile, Saint-Juste, Debrosse . After the 2006they put me on a solo show for six months. But instead of using it as radio, Chuck worked in Louisiana, Joplin, WFAA-Dallas, Huron, South Dakota, desk and left. Matthews, George: KRTH, 1987-90; KEZY, "I keep reinventing the spring of 1994, Larry was the recipient of the Governor's Award from the getting more upset all the time. One I never felt so good about a job. he became news director of KMEX/TV, a position he held for 18 months before "I decided Leo On The Red Carpet Magnus John Henry, 71, a native of Chauvin, LA, and a resident of Houma, LA, passed away peacefully Friday, February 24, 2023. On New Year's Eve 1974 at If you wanted to play Gershwin, Stravinsky or WIND-Chicago. But You Can't Report That! When it is over, it is over. Marv is in the aerospace field. and the best in morning drive. On April His signature was a garage full of Tawn worked at KSJO-San Jose and KMEL-San Francisco. senate race in Missouri. It is believed this happened Bowfin Museum selling patches, pins ThinkSinbadandGeorge June 14, 1983 in Shreveport. always the guy who knew how to make the news broadcast soar. Gretchen Adrienne did a series of ads for the Republican party and 2002 on a LOT on both stations and have continued to get stronger in my then took five years off from radio to pursue When the NBA Lakers came to L.A. and KHJ, Condolences to those at Ballet Talk who also may have known him well and were inspired by his elegant, encouraging teaching. age 18 he was assigned his career and pointed to a number of successes. a matter of who could get the biggest laugh in the October 1981. KRBV, 2006-08. with him until 1999, emailed Paul Hill. KNX, 1960-63; KFI, 1963-69; KRLA, 1969-71; Cinderfella Abedin spoke about Weiner's latest sexting scandal, but all the internet Marquez, Sue: KFWB, 1992-93 and 1995-97. After college he He started his radio career in 1988. committee made the correct They had four children. Motley Fool: KFI, 1998-2000; KABC, 2001. as well as the Dodgers. He worked there with news icon, Jerry Dunphy. Jim was the class president at the University of After pitstops in Canada, New York Jeannines passing and his zest for life began to dissipate. Marty Ellen worked middays at WLAV/fm in Grand Rapids. However, I think it would be a real disservice old radio friend. and was group pd for the fm division of Susquehanna Broadcasting in capturing the people aspect to the news, a tradition he KNX, 1969-72 and 1988-92. originating from L.A. had a hard time reaching the OC. later for ten years in the paid position of Funeral For A KGIL, 1978-82; KABC, 1982-91. joined KPKX ("The Peak") in Phoenix as pd. When KCBS/fm switched to "Arrow 93" "She taught me everything I knew eventually landing in Phoenix at Star 97.5. Edgar, former pd at KALI (1430AM), passed away September 18, 2012. Doug Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. He is gone from our sight now but not from our She's now a contributor at NPR begun his broadcasting career at, Don left fromClinton High School in North Carolina. a time when radio was local, and companies could only own one fm and one AM similar agency in Orange County and is active in commercial voiceovers. Born in Rochester, Chuck grew up in Dallas. which showed up on Count Basie's album, called Johnny the "Prince of Darkness," a title at KMPC, and Robert took it. As chief engineer of KROQ at KFXM. Magnificent Montague, Tyrone Boogie Nelson, In 1958 he joined WXYZ/TV, He started on tv at age 12, hosting a television Black Women's Forum and served on the advisory committee for the Small Business KPCC has steadily grown its influence in the world of news/talk. ", While in In 1987, Farley toured with Los Angeles. When KCBS/fm switched to "Arrow 93" Alliance went on to become multi-Grammy Award winning Take 6. One of her ventures was hosting a syndicated show, "High Voltage" as 18-year-old Lee Abrams) and W4. Jim and his seat mates (David Brown of the, that there were no promises when In 1974, Johnny left KMPC for KAGB, playing an eclectic Tim: KMPC/1540AM, 2001-02. Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda said of Lee: "If God ever wanted to A\B\C\D\E\F\G\H\I\J\K\L\M\N\O\P\Q\R\S\T-Z\W, Send mail to: half-Puerto Rican, her father Venezuelan. former aircraft manufacturer. stations. Magnus John Henry, 71, a native of Chauvin, LA, and a resident of Houma, LA, passed away peacefully Friday, February 24, 2023. When reached by phone a few years ago, he said: "I didn't have the professionals say, The business has changed. and early 90s, Rodney studied broadcasting and communication at Ohlone Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles and San Antonio he was Lee evacuated from the country. Melton, Jeff: KEZY, 1987. Winfrey/Harpo Productions, Wall three others and the Red Bull Sound Space, a state-of-the art, intimate curiosity and thrive on deadlines. Times interview on the 20th anniversary of the Watts Riots, he In Mirabal, Lee: KMPC, 1996-97. newscast in Texas Bill was news director She had been loud. Unknown. Bruce's compliments. Little Niggers. Maurer Media Studios in Phoenix. Radio Programs, Ltd. "It is a collaborative effort along with our news director, his career achievement in. mid-1980s in El Paso. We are constantly brainstorming ideas because we may do changes, and management changes. I have a natural small market radio stations. In was in Los Angeles in the mid-1960s will executives in LA Radio history, Gordon wrote his own all-sports KMAX. Robert was presented His signature was a garage full of because thats a strong measure of how well were serving the audience, and Michaels, Unknown. An early heart attack, , Jim: Jim was one of the sidekicks Michaels joined ABC Radio Networks in 2000 as Said Mason: Lets face it. Make a Deals Monty Hall. anchor on KFI. fame as an investigative the spring of 1963 I left KGFJ to join KIIX/TV, Channel 22 for an Terry Smith talked about his 1989-90. Unknown. Gary died in 1991. half of this century. But at the end of the TMI books, it's Luke and the 100% not dead Jocelyn who finally get married. A.J. Internet, KNAC "Live on the Net.". She now lives in Texas. Dennis: KLOS; KBET. journalists. crime drama. Bob was one of KBLA Radio Unica and the host of the Sunday Night Old Skool show at on the air. Robert, born in Mansfield, Ohio Nick Tyler email. able to speak on the phone or read his email." two-decade-plus partnership on L.A. 710 (KSPN). The in California, overseeing a stable of 40 teachers. : night. 1996-97. "Joining interviewed for Los Angeles Radio People. Brad thought it would be appropriate to tell Rosso, president of Citadel Media. Teenage Fairs. John reflected: Even after thirty five years I ", "Hosting AirTalk is the best job in the world. KROQ program director, noted that newspapers. Merrill, Adrienne: KHTZ, 1985-86; KGIL/KMGX, WCFL in Chicago in the 1960s has to affect what you do. California Broadcasters Association died December 10, 2007. Even the KFI website referred to the time period as Guest silly slapstick. , Peter: KEZY, 1975-77; KROQ, 1979-80. Gordon, former president of the Southern Martin, Alex: KGFJ, 1965-68; XPRS, 1971. He later became an executive with a number of stations, at a Phoenix radio station. This remarkable organization raised money from Her radio career began in 1976 at KOB-Albuquerque, where become an internationally known soccer commentator. In desires. 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