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And weve done it to ourselves. The way WGN fired both Nick and Steve was a travesty. His time slot announced was 10:00 A.M to 12:00 P.M, which moved then mid morning hosts Bill Leff and Wendy Snyder to the afternoon drive from 3:00-7:00p.m. Garry Meier would be moved to WGN.FM, with Steve Cochran's morning show getting expended by 1 hour, and Bob Sirott and Marianne Murciano still having their 12:00-3:00p.m. Im thrilled to have Bob Sirott back on!! #44 of 164. Cochran has also been employed at the former WPNT and WLUP-AM. Overnight hosts Steve King and Johnnie Putman left WGN on December 9 after a week-long series of live "Farewell Celebration" shows. [39] WGN radio moved back to North Michigan Avenue in 1986, relocating its operations to a studio in the Pioneer Court extension (WGN-TV remained at the Bradley Place facility, where that station operates to this day). Steve Bertrand has always been committed to reporting the news in a fair and thoughtful way. 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. Love Dave, Mary with the news and the camaraderie. Stupid decisions. Reveal contacts of top WGN Radio AM 720 managers and employees. eMails His Team With 'Great News', "Roe Conn, Nick Digilio out in WGN Radio shakeup", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=WGN_(AM)&oldid=1140847999, Bill Leff Former mid-day co-host, now host for, This page was last edited on 22 February 2023, at 02:08. First Lt. Elmer McKesson, Capt. He sounded lost and confused. WGN Morning News (TV Series 1994- ) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Shame on you. [64], On February 14, 2018, WGN was named the new flagship station of the Chicago White Sox, who were left without a station after Cumulus Media voided their contract to air on WLS as part of their Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. [66] The sale made WGN the only radio property owned by Nexstar, which primarily owns television stations;[66] in an interview with Crain's Chicago Business in December 2018, shortly after the deal was announced, Nexstar CEO Perry Sook stated that he "doesnt have an allergic reaction to radio" and that there were no immediate plans to sell WGN radio, adding that he did not expect Nexstar to acquire additional radio stations.[67]. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2021 T Dog Media, Inc.. All rights reserved. WDAP was originally located at the Wrigley Building. In March 2009, longtime Chicago radio host Garry Meier was given an audition for the 1-4 p.m. slot. Music programming was phased out during the 1980s, and by 1990, the station's lineup mainly consisted of talk shows. 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. Similarly, new radio jingles from JAM Creative Productions and sister company PAMS of Dallas were introduced to the station. No Cochran = Happy 2020. Wont be listening. Allen, Bernie - Retired from radio, living in Chicago. [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. Looking at how Sirotts ratings were the last time he was at WGN or WLS, dont look for him to even come close to matching Cochrans numbers. Will she be dragged along as well? 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. If they would smarten up and get rid of him I just might start listening again. WGN 720-AM, the Nexstar Media Group news/talk station, chose the Friday night of a three-day holiday weekend to drop the bombshell that it's overhauling its weekday afternoon and evening lineup. In 1946, the Tribune Company applied to the FCC for a construction permit to build a television station. Out effective immediately is afternoon personality Roe Conn, whose contract runs through the end of the year. The station is profitable, she said, but declined to disclose revenue. 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. The Nexstar Media news/talk station announced the move Thursday as part of a new weekday lineup starting January 3. I would listen with my dad. Morning drive host and longtime Chicago on-air personality Bob Sirott at the WGN-AM 720 studio on May 17, 2022. GN is becoming trivialized by the new (right wing) policy of no national news and discussion. Glad to see pompous, arrogant, argumentative Cochran gone. it is broadcast in its local area of the Chicago metro, and in Northern Illinois and parts of Central Illinois, and is also broadcast in Southeast and Northeast Wisconsin, parts of Eastern Iowa, and Northwest Indiana. Dec 2015 - Present7 years 3 months. We are also down to Roe Cohn & Dean Richards as the last portion of this radio station that is worth my time. This is and has been a good /great organization other than the takeover by Sam Zell (What a horror). WGN's former owner. Your email address will not be published. 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. I believe Pete had the evening slot for a while on WGN about maybe 5 or 7 years ago(?) Lisa Dent, who's been a popular Chicago radio personality for two decades, will sign on as Monday-through-Friday afternoon host at WGN 720-AM in the new year. After all, success in radio is based on building and maintaining connections between hosts and the audience. I sure dont want to listen to theMrs if the Mister is dry as clay. Its schedule was primarily a simulcast of the AM station, with some FM-only music shows broadcast as well. Ill start listening to WGN again.bring back Brandmeier!! WGN's studios are located in the Chicago Loop, while the transmitter is in Elk Grove Village. If you've ever wondered what your favorite radio personalities look like, scroll down or check out the slideshow. 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. How long can you hear about Ross, Abigail, and the same ol s Nobody cares. I can remember being 10 years old and thinking how boring. I thought of my Dad often as I tuned in every morning. At least Kathy and Judy got a chance to wrap things up. 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. WGN 720-AM, the Nexstar Media Group news/talk station, chose the Friday night of a three-day holiday weekend to drop the bombshell that it's overhauling its weekday afternoon and evening lineup. From left to right: Roy Leonard - WGN Radio's midday show host for 31 years, He also appeared on WGN-TV and hosted Christmas specials. Jerald McNair: We dont want to incarcerate youth. And were doing well without them.. (By the way, STILL waiting for the promised Lou Malnattis $25 coupon-I won from WGN years ago)-Obviously, WGN doesnt care at all that their words & deeds are aligned. I listen to Nick D now and then. I listened recently to Sirott and found the program so boring!!!! Anna Davlantes impeccable resume includes decades of award-winning investigative reporting," Sandberg Boyle said. So it's a betrayal of the listeners when management severs those connections without notice. These staffing changes were made over the course of months after Sean Compton began to oversee radio operations as Nexstar's Executive Vice President of WGN America, WGN Radio & Director of Content Acquisition. Not a Sirott fan, so Ill be looking for a new morning station. After the four Meier auditions, Jerry Springer was given a four-day stint as "guest host", followed by Rita Cosby a few weeks later. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Column: No one is in custody is an unfortunately overused phrase that should be banished, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. [62] The station began using its new studios on Wacker Drive for news reports in May 2018,[63] with the final show originating from Tribune Tower on June 18, 2018. On Thursday, WGN-AM 720 celebrates its 100th anniversary, still going strong as the Voice of Chicago after a century of broadcasting that spans the dawn of radio to the digital age, using a format that has essentially remained unchanged. With Brandmeier's addition to WGN radio's weekday lineup, the morning drive timeslot shifted to 5:30-9 a.m., followed by Mike McConnell from 9 a.m.-12 p.m., John Williams from 12-3 p.m., and Garry Meier from 3-7 p.m. News anchor Steve Bertrand moved to mornings with Brandmeier and Jim Gudas shifted to the midday/afternoon slot. Never a big fan of Steve Cochran and Bob Sirrot will be a lot better without his wife tagging along. 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. WGN ranks 11th in Chicago with a 3.1 share in April, according to the most recent Nielsen ratings. Text is available under the Creative Commons . During the music days, it was . [2] The corporation was headed by Thorne Donnelley and Elliott Jenkins. [21] Effective November 1, 1943, the FCC modified its policy for FM call signs,[22] and the station's call letters were changed to WGNB. I dont remember a lot about Bob Sirott or his wife. 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. Someone doesnt know their audience. Theres a number of stations out there that are celebrating 100-year anniversaries around this time, but in terms of stations that have remained the same kind of programming style for a century, that is kind of rare, said Dave Marzullo, 52, head of digital operations for WGN Radio and the stations unofficial historian. Yes there is no replacement for Bob Colins (whom I now believe you would wish to fire). Elliott Jenkins, left, and Thorne Donnelly, right, are the original owners of WDAP, the predecessor to WGN radio. WGN Radio's Orion Samuelson has graced airwaves throughout the heartland in places across the Midwest and beyond. But change has been in the air at WGN Radio during the new millennium, as the station struggles to navigate the fragmented digital landscape that has diluted audience and revenue for traditional legacy media. As analyst Rich Greenfield would say, Good Luck Radio. Nexstar also dropped their affiliation with ABC News Radio and instead is supplying national news updates for WGN America's national newscast, NewsNation with WGN newscasters and audio from Nexstar-owned television stations. For the 2018 and 2019 seasons, WGN was the flagship station for the Major League Baseball Chicago White Sox. Cant stand that snotty, conceited Sirott. Since then, WGN Radio has been an integral part of the conversation and culture in Chicago, broadcasting news, sports, entertainment and major events across the Midwest with 50,000 watts of power. Next to go should be John Williams, also self centered and opinionated and dismissive of other points of view. Maybe he did some good things but good grief who needed it when you had to listen to him! Whatever happens to newspapers and magazines Im sorry to say it, but I think radio is next on the list. Giving a squeaky little voice a one person afternoon show is not the way to attract or keep listeners. I am tired of John Williams, and the repeative commercials. Jalen Carter, a top NFL draft prospect and potential target for Chicago Bears, charged with reckless driving and racing in fatal accident. I listen every morning while driving to work from 5:30 to 7am and had to change to a another station as his comments did NOT Make my day as a Customer Service Manager. WGN Radio missed out on calling the Cubs 2016 World Series victory after 90 years of futility. Cuts from JAM jingle packages Top News, Talktrax, Talking Points, Non-Stop Power, You'll Like Our Style, Follow The Leader, Variety Pack, Nothing But Class, and Ameritalk are regularly featured in station identifications, sounders, and promotions. 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. Updated: Aug 6, 2014 / 09:07 AM CDT. He brings a fresh perspective with humor. Radio Ink. [9] In 1926, WGN broadcast Sam & Henry, a daily serial with comic elements created and performed by Freeman Gosden and Charles Correll. But Sirott grew up listening to WGN Radio, and specifically, his beloved Cubs. Backstory with Larry Potash. It isnt bashing to tell the facts. We are fortunate to have her expertise at WGN Radio.. WGN Films. On August 13, 2010, the station's branding changed again to "News 720 WGN." WGN Radio host and contributor Dane Neal will broadcast live from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, May 29 from 7am to 10am CT. Neal's show will be followed by the airing of the 106th Indianapolis 500, including extended pre-race coverage starting at 10am CT. WGN Radio made history being the first station of note to broadcast what . But the golden voice came on the air at 11pm. What the hell is wrong with WGN? Terms of Dents agreement, negotiated by attorney Steve Mandell, were not disclosed. I know John Williams does currrent events, but is to opinionated. Good bye WGN. Read; Edit; View history; More. Above: A few of the WGN Radio Newsroom reporters (I to r) Steve Bertrand, Dave Stewart, Rod Sierra and Wes Bleed. WGWG-LP began an interim simulcast of WGN radio at 10 p.m. on December 31, 2014. Thats why I decided to retire. Still crying about Wendy & Bill! In the fall of 1937, WGN was one of several Chicago radio stations to donate airtime to Chicago Public Schools for a pioneering program in which the school district provided elementary school students with distance education amid a polio outbreak-related school closure. There's a bit of quid pro quo at work here, I admit. The disc jockey became important in Chicago radio during the 1930s, well before the term "disc jockey" was coined in the 1940s. WGN Radio AM 720 United States employs 59 employees. In 1982, he became full-time meteorologist for the radio station. My Dad had WGN on all the time. Will not listen ever again. Insane! [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]. badrogue17. Former " US99 " WUSN morning co-host and " Big 95.5 " WEBG midday host Lisa Dent is returning to Chicago radio as afternoon co-host on Nexstar News/Talk 720 WGN. 27 de fevereiro de 2023 | celebrities with short upper lip. [6] The call letters came from "World's Greatest Newspaper", a slogan used since 1911.[7]. LOVE Bob and could not wait to return to WGN. 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. But its OK that theyre no longer broadcast out of here. 6 to 7 p.m. WGN Radios Money Matters (airing early 2022) We talked today about the sad decline of WGN. And definitely not his wife. weekdays at 3 p.m. in Meier's former WGN AM afternoon show . [33][34][35] Eleven years later, WGN suffered another helicopter-related tragedy when Flying Officer Irv Hayden and his pilot were killed on August 10, 1971, after their helicopter struck a utility pole in the Chicago suburb of Bellwood.[36][37][38]. From 1924 to 2014, WGN was owned by Tribune Media, which also owned the Chicago Tribune, whose "World's Greatest Newspaper" slogan served as the basis for the WGN call sign. This new identity was implemented in all station promos, and used by all on-air talent. This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. 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. Above: WGN Radio General Manage Wayne Vriesman and Assistant Ellen Blomberg. ) 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. Also out is overnight personality Nick Digilio, who also was notified Friday. Youd hate it even more now, the entire schedule is repetitive! In 1934, WGN became a founding member of the Mutual Broadcasting System. Listeners would feel respected. Proper response would be to ask an endless series of follow ups until the person regrets having spoken to you in the first place. . Steve Cochrans show was the only thing making my morning drive into the city somewhat bearable. "Davlantes will continue to be heard frequently across the stations dayparts," according to WGN's announcement. Feder flashback: So you think you know Chicago television. 320 stanton rd, mobile, al 36617 . General manager Mary Sandberg Boyle at the WGN-AM 720 Radio studio in downtown Chicago on May 17, 2022. Looking to see where they will end up. And unfortunately it didnt work out. Age discrimination MUST be eliminated and a person recognized for their TALENT up beat , and positive so refreshing at this stressful time. was dropped from the station and replaced by a returning Bob Sirott, returned to Chicago radio in a weekend/fill-in role at WVAZ-FM, dropping Bill Leff and Wendy Snyder from middays. Ironically, Cochran had been fired before by WGN in 2010 when he was afternoon host by the late Kevin Methany, another former protege of Michaels. Would love to see Pete McMurray have a permanent splot on WGN radio. I would say theyre turning wgn into a geriatric radio station but even my 91 year old mother thinks the new line up is boring even before they fired Steve Cochran. While residing in TX 09/2015 DeCastro fired Bob and Marianne. But with few people owning FM radio receivers in that era, management did not think WGNB would become profitable. What I don't understand, though, is why they so seldom give ousted personalities the chance to say goodbye and thanks to their listeners. Bob Sirott was hired to replace Steve Cochran during morning drive hours, longtime mid-day duo Bill Leff and Wendy Snyder were ousted, and at a later date, evening host Justin Kaufmann was let go as well. [65] WLS 890 AM previously had the contract to carry the White Sox, but its parent company, Cumulus Media, ran into financial problems and gave up the rights to White Sox broadcasts. For many Chicagoans, the history of WGN Radio runs much deeper than a commemorative 12-ounce can of beer. Too many replacements with less than par talent. During daytime hours, near-perfect ground conductivity gives WGN at least secondary coverage to almost two-thirds of Illinois (as far south as Springfield) as well as large slices of Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan and Iowa. 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. [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. Trump lovers love him no matter what he does and dont want to hear facts when it conflicts with their convictions. Will definitely tune into their show. 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. Over many decades, WGN was a "full service" radio station. [17], In May 1940, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced the establishment, effective January 1, 1941, of an FM radio band operating on 40 channels spanning 4250MHz. Clarence Dittman, and WGN radio announcer Jack Brickhouse broadcast from the Chicago airport tarmac in 1942. [11] WTAS was deleted,[12] and the other two stations were merged with a dual call letter assignment of WGN-WLIB, although the latter call sign would be rarely if ever used. 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. Absolutely agree about Hochberg. The split was completed on August 4, 2014, ending the Tribune's joint ownership with WGN-TV and WGN Radio after 66 and 94 years, respectively. Born in Dallas, Brown arrived in Chicago enrolling in Evanston's . And its a very difficult thing to do in 2022.. The Best Talk Show Hosts Of Daytime, Late Night, and All Time. 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