1 Russell Dale Martin (October 4, 1960 - February 27, 2021) was an American radio presenter in Dallas, Texas. Better known as AV the Great, Cole makes his time on the air feel like youre listening to a freshly dropped mixtape. It was just ambition. Susy Solis is an Emmy-nominated journalist who has been in the North Texas news market since 2007. 1980,) "Fast" Eddie Coyle (1988-92; returned to frequency in 2004 to host Cumulus Media provides advertisers with personal connections, local impact and national reachthrough broadcast and on-demand digital, mobile, social, and voice-activated platforms, as well as integrated digital marketing services, powerful influencers, full-service audio solutions, industry-leading research and insights, and live eventexperiences. His career launched in 1953, the day after he graduated from high school. was the tallest one between Dallas and Houston!) Nickname: Sundays, 10 to 11 am, The Family-Friendly Morning ShowKLTY 94.9Snark and stories about celebrity boob jobs have their place. Chapman was inducted into the National Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 2010 and into the Radio Hall of Fame in 2012. so long, and not expanding to the maximum wattage. On Friday afternoon, 102.1 FM The Edge, the station where Jagger and his various ensembles. Click here to nominate your Hometown Hero: https://www.nhl.com/stars/fans/hometown-heroes read more Not all of Chapmans career was limited to radio. The show broadcasts from 5-10 a.m. Central on weekday mornings and is nationally syndicated in more than 70 markets and the American Forces Radio Network through YEA Networks. [16] According to the arrest warrant affidavit, on July 14, Martin called the woman and asked if she had followed up about a package he sent to the IRS. Listen live or on-demand, read news, see show schedule, & follow on social media. Lisa Sexton, Anthony Shaw, Pat Sheehan, Kat Sherman, Mary Shiroma, James The program airs locally on New Country 101.FIVE . station, W5XAJ (aka KEGE, at 31,000 kc) was used as a field transmitter KYKX, Mesquite. was never used publicly, anyway) and the FCC gave in by assigning 88-106 He is a five-time winner of the Press Club of Dallas "Katie" award for "Best Talk Show" in Texas and the 1995 American Women in Radio & Television's Dallas-Fort Worth Radio Personality of the Year. He's also the founder of The Global Company Culture Association. On November 17, 2014, KEGL's sister station KFXR-AM began airing previous afternoon episodes of the show weekdays from 7:00a.m.11:00a.m.[9]. I can walk faster than most people can run, Chapman once told The Dallas Morning News. Seriously, I am looking forward to waking up DFW every weekday morning.. He has been the "Trusty Sidekick" co-host with Jerry Reynolds on the Car Pro Show syndicated in over two dozen cities for the past 21 years. followed by KNUS. 97.1 The Eagle stopped regular programming late Monday morning and began stunting, a technique . Within two years, Martin's ratings had surpassed those of Dallas veteran radio personality Ron Chapman.[3]. It became personal. The 1980s When Howard Stern was picked up by KYNG, The Russ Martin Show moved from its morning drive slot to 3:00p.m.7:00p.m. [5], In December 2008, Live 105.3 changed its format to include more live sports programming, and Martin was eliminated during the switch. 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James Henry "Jim" Pruett ("Stevens and Pruett," began 2/1982, fired 3/28/1986; Michael Granberry, Arts Writer. standards for FM broadcasting, placing the FM dial between 42-50 mc (mHz.) (relocated from sister station KDMX, where their rowdy antics did not fit The transmitter was located on Comprehensive coverage you can trust across the internet, scholarly articles, and industry papers. gradually adding other Eagles songs (and songs about eagles, like "Fly the station participated in; GM Donna A sample of recent daily pairings: an exploration of the beguiling octopus, then fracking; Richard Pryors career, then how we share culture and traditions through food. Jefferson Parish Deputy Coroner Granville Morse said heart disease was evident and that drug use and foul play were not suspected, according to his findings after a routine autopsy. Rich Berra, Ed Wodka, Keith Kramer and Tony Longo aka "Kramer and Twitch" Most low-power (LPFM) stations and HD subchannels have been deleted B Ralph Baker Jr. D Corby Davidson Mark Davis (talk show host) Jody Dean George Dunham E Kara Edwards G Larry Groce H Steve Harvey Kyle Hebert Norm Hitzges J Alex Jones Tom Joyner K Notables: Bob Mendenhall, Melissa Rasmussen, Glen Robinson (1998-2004,) Randy Yates (GM, 2004-date.) Cumulus Media's newly shifted 90s/2000s Hits " Hot 93.3 " KLIF-FM Haltom City/Dallas has cut ties with morning host Susan 'Mason' Moussette. And you were supposed to live up to them. Robinson departed the company at the end of 2020. sometimes voicetracked; hosted "Unmodern Rock Program,") Dave Clayton, George Dunham, Craig Miller, and Gordon Keith have been hosting the morning-drive shift since 1995, navigating between (mostly serious) sports talk and (rarely serious) guy talk, and have arguably shaped the local vernacular as much as any radio hosts in the city. Dan, Clo, and Alfie carried the show, with help from Scott West on occasion, and remained at the top of the ratings despite Russ' absences. Mason takes the morning mic on Monday, August 23rd, and airs weekdays from 5:30am- 10:00am. McFarland (host of "Jazz Street,") James McGar, Jerry McKinney, Ernist For him to be truly happy, those around him also had to fail miserably. Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS)is a leading media, advertising, and marketing services company delivering premium content to over a quarter billion people every month wherever and whenever they want it. modulation (FM) was in experimental stages throughout the late 1930s and Roberts (in his first professional radio gig,) Alan Barnes (began 1973,) And we stayed in touch over the years. By the end formats. Martin hosted the No. In 2000, Martin left KEGL following a contract dispute. Listen to a sample of Michelle Rodriguez: Dead Air with The OsKHYI 95.3, The RangeThe OsJohn Pedigo and Taylor Youngwere in a diverse assortment of bands (Slick 57, Hi-Fi Drowning, The Polyphonic Spree) before teaming up as a multi-instrumental twosome a few years ago. He moved to Dallas in 1959 a year before the Dallas Cowboys became a team and was known for a decade as Irving Harrigan, who shared a microphone with Charlie Brown. His co-hosts real name was Jack Woods, and together the two became a radio juggernaut at KLIF, known then as The Mighty 1190. Their rise coincided with the Top 40 dynamism of the Beatles, the Beach Boys and the Rolling Stones. Alan Barnes, Roy Miller, Barry Bragg, Byron Haney, Lex Myers, Dick Aldama. Adventist University. FM radio was off to an austere start. The best time to tune in is at the end of every meeting, when the (often insane) public is allowed to address the Council. The technology for facsimile and television came about Twister,) Becky Wight, Ben Ortega aka Ben Martin, Chris Kerson (3/1995-1998,) Martin grew up in Pleasant Grove, a large, working-class neighborhood in southeast Dallas, where he graduated from W.W. Samuell High School. It has the enthusiasm of a bedroom-recorded podcast and, thanks to the ESPN imprimatur and its hosts connections, the guest list of a national broadcast. .. Also Perri Turn! Format: Talk/News. Become a member to support the independent voice of Dallas 1-rated The Russ Martin Show on KLLI Live 105.3 in Dallas, until December 8, 2008, when KLLI switched to an all-sports format. Format: Religious/Adult Contemporary. But his desire was for you to get the best out of yourself. However, it was his writing duties that landed him the center of controversy. But while this does a great disservice to Arnold and his station, both of which will have the cloud of unanswered plagiarism allegations over them for a long time to come, it also does a disservice to other sports commentators and sports writers, who work hard to ensure that their craft is treated the same as other forms of journalism. The theme song for The Russ Martin Show is Fire and Mercy by William Orbit from the 1987 Strange Cargo album. In 2000, as radio began to change once again, Chapman moved to KLUV, a Dallas oldies station where he stayed until announcing his retirement in 2005. David Anthony, Don Hupp, Ron Ricks, Paul Berry, Margie Holton, Bill Van 58 overall. the signal through a printer at home, which printed out the daily paper! The NewsRadio 1080 KRLD hosts cover all that matters to you including local and national news and news from around the world. Weekdays, 5:30 to 10 am, The Adventure ClubKDGE 102.1, The EdgeMark Schectman has helmed the show since December 2012, when longtime host Josh Venable was laid off by the station. School District. She covered some of the most notable stories in North Texas at the time, including the murder of a District Attorney in Kaufman County, the drug war in Cuidad Juarez, Mexico, the Super Bowl in North Texas and the Mavericks Championship Season, among others. McCarthy is divorced and resides in Plano, Texas, a suburb north of Dallas. Station established 1972. change in 2000; Thomas, who made the show his own, is still looking for Ron was one of those guys who made this a better place to live.. Call letters stood for "Dallas Call letters established 6/17/2010, but station was dark until 11/1/2010. mounted to a car chassis and towed around town for longer-distance field KMQX, Springtown. 08:50 Apr 26 See WFAA-TV in the "TV" GO TO AM In 1992, "Kidd Kraddick in the Morning" was born as a local radio program in Dallas. the promotion, and Steele felt it was degrading to women! possible detriment to AM and forthcoming televisionand RCA dropped its He also had three diseased vessels and one of his arteries had an 80 percent blockage. where KEGL is located, "Las Colinas,") Michelle Dibble, Darren Silva aka in Irving (formerly and selling FM units the same year. 70s Saturday Night;" it still exists on streaming internet audio.) Greg sax is one of the local inductees this year to the Texas Radio Hall of Fame. mc (and soon expanding to 108 mc) to FM instead on August 14, 1947. From 1965 to 1968, he became Dallas rarefied answer to Dick Clark and American Bandstand, as host of the wildly popular Sumpn Else, a teen dance show carried live from NorthPark Center on WFAA-TV (Channel 8). Officers were dispatched about 12:30 a.m. Saturday . KNON, listenership Morning News. In almost any other news outlet, Arnolds actions would at least call for a suspension, a public correction of the record and a deep investigation into his past works. Chapman liked to say he was a poor kid who grew up behind a grocery store, which his father owned in his native Haverhill, Mass. MacMillan, Lorenzo Milam, Leslie Finney Mo, James R. Moore, David Newberger, By 1978, FM was firmly "Lonnie B. Pitts" and program "Woman to Woman Wednesdays;" they were the Dallas Radio Personality Returns After Plagiarism Allegations, author Scott Kacsmar recognized the piece, But earlier this week, Arnold returned to the airwaves, Though his Twitter account is still silent as of this writing, was suspended from his duties at CNN over a much smaller infraction. Fridays, noon to 1 pm, The Front PorchKPLX 99.5, The WolfQuit moaning about the banal state of country musichello, Taylor Swiftand take a seat on RJ Scotts Front Porch, featuring the best singer-songwriters from the Lone Star State. FM dial placement (as the 42-50 mc range was reserved for TV channel 1which Cumulus Media is the only audio media company to provide marketers with local and national advertising performance guarantees. Though his Twitter account is still silent as of this writing, Arnold is back in his old role with no clear reprimand, investigation or punishment. Its handled as it should be, just another dude with a partner. [10] He began to syndicate the show in 2001 and moved the production to an independent studio in Las Colinas. Call letters stood for "Country operational for a short time in 1938-39. Although there were some shake-ups a year ago with manager Bernie Mack leaving the show after eight years, its still as solid as ever. KCBI owner Criswell Bible Institute challenged Ron was a legend already in the 60s in Dallas, Fairchild said Monday from her home in Los Angeles. 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Surface potential plagiarism prior to publication with iThenticates expansive content database. [2] [5] 2023 Audacy, Inc. All rights reserved. Mark Truelove, Alan Barnes (to 1991,) Steve Elkins (1982-95,) Paul Trevor, former KSUC/KJCR GM Bob Mendenhall and former employee Melissa Rasmussen 90 pick in NFL Draft Michigan TE Luke Schoonmaker on being a Cowboy, what he brings to the team, Mazi Smith Rangers DeGrom another early exit for Texas in 5-2 win over Yankees English Website Like 449 Listen live 3 Contacts WBAP News Talk 820 AM reviews 5 Christopher Dukes 17.11.2022 Dan Bongino is the man. [7] Martin also owned a collection of classic TV show cars such as a Dukes of Hazzard's General Lee replica,[14] the fastest 1966 Batmobile replica, a Munster Koach replica, and the 1976 Ford Grand Torino from Starsky and Hutch. "DFWRETROPLEX.COM - MIKE SHANNON'S HISTORY OF DFW RADIO/TV", American Women in Radio and Television (AWRT) Archives, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kevin_McCarthy_(radio)&oldid=1138797167, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 11 February 2023, at 17:42. He began by working as a disc jockey for WHAV in Haverhill. Call letters established 12/28/1992. We wrote about LaBella and his influence on today's biggest local radio personalities in our June 2016 package about Lake Highlands . After leaving television news in 2014, Solis began doing media training, coaching and consulting for police and fire departments, federal agencies, professional athletes and executives across the country. [13], Russ Martin's interests included 1960s television show character Batman as portrayed by Adam West, as well as his fascination with James Garner and the character Jim Rockford. The money was donated to charity. Mondays through Thursdays, noon to 2 pm, Chris ColeKKDA 104.5, K104When K104 hired Cole in 2012, fresh out of broadcasting school, it made a smart and (for a hip-hop-oriented station) seemingly obvious move: putting a super talented MC behind the mic. with KVIL,) Teresa Hanson-Burns, Julie DeHarty, Suzanne Dan Berlin, Gene and Julie Gates (husband-and-wife morning team; currently not conflict with their other co-owned stations (to not compete within . This is not that place. Call letters established 4/12/1983. in 1980 by the Mesquite Independent School District. Pages in category "Radio personalities from Dallas" The following 30 pages are in this category, out of 30 total. "The Mighty, Mighty Hands of Mayor Tom Leppert". But later, using his real surname, Chapman became an even bigger personality. Mason joined Hot 93.3 in August 2021. Glenda Webb, Fred Weiss, Gabrielle West, Jamie West, Barbra Whitlow, Shaw Sundays, 9 to 11 pm. [18], Kraddick died on July 27, 2013, while attending an annual fundraiser for his charity, Kidd's Kids, at Timberlane Country Club in Gretna, Louisiana. [12] Kraddick subsequently sold both entities; BitBoard is now operated by Clear Channel Communications[13] and The Morning Mouth is owned and operated by Talentmasters in Atlanta. (No one thought to use telephone lines for this at the time.) Jason Boland, Wade Bowen, and the Randy Rogers Band are a few of the Texas artists thatll have you nostalgic for smoke-filled honky-tonks. Frisco police are investigating the death of popular North Texas talk radio host Russ Martin after his body was found in his home early Saturday. Kacsmar called out Arnold via Twitter, which began a back and forth between the two. 1-rated The Russ Martin Show on KLLI Live 105.3 in Dallas, until December 8, 2008, when KLLI switched to an all-sports format. Kincaid is originally from Maryland and has worked in Minnesota, New York, and Denver. By clicking Submit, you acknowledge you have read and agree to Audacys Website and Digital Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. . Act, which put most of the local FM stations in the hands of Infinity/CBS/Viacom/Entercom, in 1981, and later "Nostalgic Rock,") Randy James, Randy Brown aka Christopher She joins Cumulus Dallas-Fort Worth from Hubbard Broadcasting in Seattle, WA, where she was an on-air personality for Top 40 station Movin 92.5/KQMV-FM since 2007. (They released their third album, Thunderdog, last year.) Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Ian Camfield Weekdays 10am-2pm. George Dunham, Craig Miller, and Gordon Keith have been hosting the morning-drive shift since 1995, navigating between (mostly serious) sports talk and (rarely serious) guy talk, and have arguably. KKDA-AM Soul 73 laid off virtually the entire staff according to various reports. And yet, he would never ask me to be one of the [featured] dancers. Audacys Website and Digital Terms of Use. Kacsmar declined and instead just asked for an apology on the show. Schell (Martin and Schell hosted "70s Saturday Night" separately after Rap/Urban (9/26/2000 to present.) backing by 1938. His show is high-energy and insanely positive, an infectiously fun start to the day, whether or not you understand a word. He also hosted a talk show on Sunday nights at KEGL. For longtime fans of Dallas radio host Chris Jagger, their morning routine has been turned on its ear. Todd Archer on Cowboys' draft picks, kicker situation, Ezekiel Elliott's chances of returning, Jared Sandler on Rangers optimism about Jacob deGrom's injury, winning 3 of 4 against Yankees, Rangers ace deGrom put on 15-day IL with elbow inflammation, Dallas Cowboys 2023 undrafted free agent tracker, Cowboys pick South Carolina WRJ alen Brooks with No. Michael Granberry was born and grew up in Dallas. Dallas Observer's The Morning After Brunch. I noticed that they would feature me dancing a lot on the show. to feed audio to WFAA-AM. (4/3/1997 to 9/26/2000,) "The Beat" (9/26/2000 to present.) KSKY, [19][20] He was found dead at his home in Frisco, Texas on February 27, 2021. What initially began as a bus ride to Sea World in San Antonio expanded into a family trip to Walt Disney World in Orlando for over a thousand children. However, author Scott Kacsmar recognized the piece, or at least significant portions of it, as his own work. opportunity for listeners to migrate elsewhere for music and informationbut for providing the history of these two stations! Germain.) See AM page for station details. For more information visitwww.cumulusmedia.com. Adding to the radio landscape in the the format; the two were later fired for mis-reporting the death of pop Owner: Richard Parker. Format: Soft Rock/Adult Contemporary (4/3/1997 to 9/26/2000,) Joe Cucinotti aka Joe Kelly, Scott "Chulo" Gaines (currently on KTYS-The The maddest he ever got at me were those times that I delivered less than the best. Bondage," Hugh Lampman, "Ward Cleaver," Tracy Mesquite. mentioned, due to their typically constant and untrackable changes On September 14, 2011, KEGL started airing best-of-episodes of The Russ Martin Show during the show's daypart for an extended period of time. Susy began her career in radio, working overnights while she attended the University of Texas El Paso. Search our comprehensive site for the launch, integration and usage information. That sends a clear signal that sportswriting is not as serious or as duty-bound as other forms of journalism, hurting its status. top of the Tower Petroleum Building in downtown Dallas. General Electric, not part of RCA at the time, purchased and practicality soon died off, leaving Belo to scramble for entry into but pressure was put on the FCC by future TV broadcasters to rethink its Format: Pop/Top 40 (1985-1993,) Trusted friend and colleague Jody Dean does not disagree, comparing Chapman to 1960s coaching legend Vince Lombardi, who led the Green Bay Packers to multiple championships as an unyielding taskmaster. In 1997 he was asked to fill morning drive time slot. Often, he would ask me to help out with his charities. When news breaks, we break in first! Martin began his first show at KYNG on April 6, 2000, once again filling the morning drive time slot. [3], Kraddick was born in Napoleon, Ohio[1] and grew up in Dunedin, Florida. early 1940s. 169 pick in NFL Draft, Viliami Fehoko on being selected by Cowboys, learning from his cousin Vita Vea, Cowboys select San Jose State DE Viliami Fehoko with No. Call "[17] His charges were later reduced to misdemeanor assault. Ness, "Ramblin'" Roy Miller, Steve Kelly, Annette Gonzales (later in Houston Laughlin, John Candelaria, "DJ Big Bink," "Action Jaxon," "DJ Miracle," 1 radio show in Dallas for a dozen years. Owner: Dick Curlee. Chris Arnold is a radio personality well known among sports fans in the Dallas area. Mark Newberger, Allen Newton, Lisa Nichols, Carol Parks, John Pate, Donald Dropping Anchors: Tucker Carlson, Don Lemon and the 'stunning' shakeup in cable news, explained. Weekdays, 5 to 9 am, Knowledge Dropped, Lessons TaughtKNON 89.3One of the longest-running hip-hop shows in the country, Knowledge Dropped, Lessons Taught, and its host, DJ EZ Eddie D, have been fixtures on the local scene for more than two decades. Dallas. [4] He also served as the public address announcer for the Dallas Mavericks for twenty years until February 2000. Station named for its original location in the Oak Cliff section of Dallas.Station moved from its 43-year home at 1190 AM on 11/29/1990, although it was simulcast on both frequencies until 12/6/1990. only time will tell whether any of these options will challenge the future 2023 Audacy, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. degree in Communications from Washington State University. [2], The first incarnation of The Russ Martin Show began following the departure of The Howard Stern Show from KEGL.