What I don't understand, though, is why they so seldom give ousted personalities the chance to say goodbye and thanks to their listeners. Havent gotten over losing Steve and Johnnie. As first reported by Robert Feder Friday morning, WGN-AM morning personality Steve Cochran was dropped from the station and replaced by a returning Bob Sirott, who'll take over January 6. Chicago Tribune historical photo, Morrison Wood, writer and producer of the Chicago Tribune anniversary radio series, talks to Art Hern, a bit player surrounded by the cast of the series at the WGN studio on March 24, 1947. One major issue was Cochran not coming to work on time and starting late for his show. WGN Radio AM 720 5 years 6 months Traffic Reporter on the Roe Conn Show Oct 2014 - Mar 20205 years 6 months 435 N. Michigan Ave. -Write and report the traffic trouble spots from 3pm-7pm on the. Kaufmann and Fabry, George Kudsk, right, WGN sound effects man, blows a whistle from a famed steam boat, the Robert E. Lee, in the boiler room of the Tribune, circa Nov. 14, 1948. Digilio began reviewing movies on the WGN Roy Leonard Show in 1985. Jun 27, 2014 at 12:00 am. 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. At their best, these connections come to feel personal, almost like a friendship. WGN Radio. Always patting himself on His back! Thats across the board.. Chicago Tribune historical photo, Charles Correll, left, and Freeman Gosden in their "Sam and Henry" character days, before they jumped from radio station WGN to a national network and became "Amos 'n' Andy." Dent will take over afternoons in the New Year, Davlantes will work on special and . 4-6 am. Leonard was the WGN-TV and Radio entertainment critic for over 30 years. Follow. Call and join in on the show: 888-876-5593 (88 88 ROLLYE) Want to send an email? I really miss,Nkck Digilio. Ketia Daniel, founder of BHM Cleaning Co., is BestReviews cleaning expert. Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. WGN Morning News B-Team recreate Addams Family, Tornado touchdowns reported in Mondays storms, Friday Forecast: Temps in upper 20s with a chance, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Part of HuffPost Media. He sounded lost and confused. Age: 58. Stupid decisions. GN is becoming trivialized by the new (right wing) policy of no national news and discussion. He was the host of an award-winning radio program[1] on WGN Radio in Chicago. WEEKDAYS: 4 - 6 a.m.: WGN Early Morning News 6 - 10 a.m.: Bob Sirott 10 a.m. - noon: John Williams noon - 1 p.m.: Wintrust Business Lunch with John Williams 1 - 2 p.m.: John Williams 2 - 6 p.m.: Lisa Dent 6 - 7 p.m: Your Money Matters with Jon Hansen (Monday-Thursday nights) 6 - 7 p.m.: On the Map with Dave Plier (Friday nights) WGNs hiring of Sirott tells us there is a lot of truth to what Joyner said because quite basically, relying on the same ol limited list of names to keep your radio station relevant is particularly asinine at a time when radio is failing to attract the next generation of listeners. I am beyond disgusted. You thought the commercials on WGN were repetitive? Posts. Ill never understand the cut throat business that is radio. And to WGN and Sirott in particular. Please Dont bring Sirott back! Beginning September 28, WGN Radio's weekday programming schedule is as follows: 5am - 9am: Bob Sirott 9am - Noon: John Williams Noon - 1pm: Wintrust Business Lunch with John Williams 1pm - 4pm:. Daniels, Yvonne - Passed away from cancer in 1991. thrown. 366 talking about this. The importance of local news and information being shared by someone who is trusted by our audience is paramount during these challenging times," Mary Sandberg Boyle, general manager of WGN, said in a statement. Thats why I decided to retire. Pakolliset kentt on merkitty *. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Ji Suk Yi liittymn Steve Cochranin Aamushow hun Wgn Radio. Each week, there is one guest listener that reads one story. No Cochran = Happy 2020. Youd hate it even more now, the entire schedule is repetitive! Before joining WGN-TV, Kolkmeyer spent three years as a meteorologist and news anchor for WREXs 13 News Today and 13 News at Noon. Kuvagalleria Wgn Radio Open House Wgn Radio 720 Am, Feder Syrjytetty Wgn Radio Patti Vasquezista Ehdolle Osavaltioon, What Chicago Radio Stars Look Like Downtown Chicago, Tribuunimedia Lauren Lapka Liittyy WGN: N Radioon Iltapivn, Wgn Radio Extension 720 Juontaja Justin Kaufmann Esikatseluna Hnen, Viinisipsej WGN: Ll Radio Ja Jessica Altieri Wine Channel, Jimmy Mac S Viimeaikaiset Radio-Ja Podcast-Esiintymiset Rebel, Shkpostiosoitettasi ei julkaista. The firing of Bill, Wendy and Steve Cochran make many of us feel like weve lost some family members. So I had doubts about Pete trying this morning gig at the Drive. The early afternoon show hosted by Anna Davlantes will expand to three hours from 1 to 4 p.m. Management did not comment on the other personnel moves. While residing in TX 09/2015 DeCastro fired Bob and Marianne. Totally agree with you about missing Nick. Pinterest. Digilio grew up about five blocks away from Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. He was notified after he got off the air Friday that it was his last show. Too many replacements with less than par talent. The experts on Miss Baker's programs conduct Tribune editorial columns about the various activities of homemaking. "Listener Voice Mails"- Nick would literally play his voice mails from listeners at the end of the show every Friday. Judy Pielach (Photo: Kristy Vicari) Longtime Chicago radio news personality Judy Pielach has signed on as a contributor to the new Bruce St. James morning show at Cumulus Media news/talk WLS 890-AM. Love Pete. Streamline Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. Don't worry, this story isn't over. I have to say that I am very disappointed in this move. 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. To learn more about ChatGPT and how we can inspire students, we sat down with BestReviews book expert, Ciera Pasturel. 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. Maybe he did some good things but good grief who needed it when you had to listen to him! OMG hope its Bob & Marianne Digilio repeatedly played back the 2009 McDonald's "Filet-O-Fish" commercial, and had the song's composers on as guests. Whatever happens to newspapers and magazines Im sorry to say it, but I think radio is next on the list. WGN Radio 720 | Chicago News and Talk | wgnradio.com Weather Alert 2 MORE ALERTS Winter Storm Warning: Eastern Will County, Iroquois County, Jasper County, Kankakee County, Lake County, Newton County, Porter County Weather Alert Im more happy than ever to pay the small Sirius XM monthly fee. Now it is loosing me as a listener. 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. Wont be listening. Sounds like a typical Cheryl brown comment complete with incorrect misspelled words. 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Cant wait to hear their voices again. Lloyd Price - Have You Ever Had The Blues - 1959 ABC Paramount (flip of #1 Personality) Esquires - Everybody's Laughing - 1967 Bunky (flip of #9 And . He was the host of an award-winning radio program [1] on WGN Radio in Chicago. Love Dave, Mary with the news and the camaraderie. Same here. Dark day for WGN. So. Bring back Cochran and Wendy. Adam Carolla (; born May 27, 1964) is an American comedian, radio personality, television host, actor, podcaster, and director. He also made occasional appearances on WGN-TV, hosting specials such as the Auto Show. I will give Sirott a chance but Not with His wife. Filter By Type Sign Up For Our Newsletter The cast, in western costumes for a broadcast from "Dobie County", are Don Gordon, from left, announcer and narrator, Jane played by Jane Webb, Sheriff Mike Shaw played by Leo Curley, Wash played by Forest Lewis, and Tom Mix played by Curley Bradley. LOVE Bob and could not wait to return to WGN. Originally from Rockford, IL, Kolkmeyer graduated from NIU with a BS in Meteorology and a minor in Applied Mathematics. The Bill and Wendy Show airs Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to noon, then streaming from noon to 1 p.m. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Dont need the negativity heading into work. Audio Ink is a trademark of Streamline Publishing, Inc. Log In (Existing Digital Subscriptions Only), Lieberman Takes Important Sales Role With iHeart. Thats what Steve always did was tell the facts. (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. He got what he deserved! Glad Steve C is gone. Radio Ink. The Country Radio Hall of Fame inductee is currently heard on WGN-AM 720. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Since then, she has gone storm chasing across the Great Plains. Lataa tm kuva ilmaiseksi HD-resoluutiolla valinta Lataa-painiketta alla. Morning Meltdown: Chicago News Anchor Freaks Out On Co-Anchor. Chicago Tribune historical photo, Woodrow R. Crane is at the AM transmitter control panel for WGN radio, circa July 23, 1939. moving Lin Brehmers morning show to middays. WGN is a radio station that I used to listen to for entertainment, news and current events. You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Were not relevant anymore. 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. I always listened to the business lunch with Steve Bertran. 1,577 posts. Dean, Lyle - Semi-retired news anchor and reporter at WGN-AM Chicago. This afternoon news-oriented program led by Steve is a welcome addition to our WGN Radio weekday lineup.. Morgans love for weather began in August 2004 when she was in the eye of Hurricane Charley. Co. and The Chicago Tribune in 1921. Cochran was always a rather annoying DJ. Chicago Tribune historical photo. 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. [1] His show featured various conversation as well as some music. I am absolutely delighted to not have to hear Cochran anymore; I listen to GN all day and I couldnt wait for 10 am to come; as happy as I am that Cochran is gone, Im that sad that bill and Wendy are gone- was nuts for them. Darien getting its first marijuana dispensing business, Chicago-area man mourns loss of 100 relatives in Turkey earthquake. I am/was an all day, long time listener. 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.). I never could understand why WGN put him on the air so he could promote his mortgage business disguised as giving advice to people. The Best Talk Show Hosts Of Daytime, Late Night, and All Time. Listen at AM 720, online, on the WGN Radio app, TuneIn, Amazon Echo, GooglePlay - details at www.wgnradio.com/listen WGN Radio WGN Radio 82Kfollowers 231following Posts About Photos Videos More Posts About Photos Videos WGN Radio Photos WGN Radio's Photos Tagged photos Albums Suggest a Correction Steve was too negative constantly focusing on the political scene from Only his prospective. First Bill Leff, (never cared for Wendy Snyder)! The show is broadcast from a different place each week, ranging from major cities, to remote locations around the world. Liked Sirott, but been there, done that. Bob Collins (February 28, 1942 - February 8, 2000) was a morning DJ on WGN -720AM radio in Chicago. Chicago Tribune historical photo, WGN radio stars choose up sides after leaving the studio to head to practice for a game with the WGN softball team to be played at Spencer Coals Field on Aug. 1, 1941. NEXSTAR News-Talk WGN-A/CHICAGO morning traffic reporter MARY VANDEVELDE is moving to middays and afternoons, reports ROBERTFEDER.COM. Vikki Kokuzian comes to WGN Radio with a background contributing to the top industries and companies in the world. In 2017, he was inducted into the WGN Radio Walk Of Fame. When I first heard the sappy Nexstar jingle I suspected WGN radio was doomed. Glad Cochran is goneso self aggrandizing and self centered the world did NOT center on him and his opinions!! 0. Roy Leonard WGNRadios midday show host for31 years, He also appeared on WGN-TV and hosted Christmas specials. Morgan Kolkmeyer joined the WGN WeatherCenter team as a meteorologist in May of 2017 and currently serves as the as the weather anchor for the WGN Morning News, weekdays from Russel Hamm, Chicago Tribune, The cornerstone of the new WGN building is set into place on July 6, 1950 in Tribune square. John Williams pulls us in to listen. "Lisa Dent has long been a significant and well-known presence in Chicago radio," said WGN Radio VP/GM Mary Sandberg Boyle. 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. I listen to WGN Radio less and less. "Unnecessary Censorship" Listener generated submissions which involve Nick's clean conversations and are turned into dirty conversations by using the *bleep* sound. 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. Added to the mix is longtime radio personality Lisa Dent, who will be heard weekday afternoons. We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. Happy Bob is back and working solo. Eddie Hubbard Former WGN Radio personality. Im so disappointed with WGN. 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. Does Jesse Whites endorsement impact your vote? Ive listened to GN for over nearly 6 decades and the decline is painful to hear. Jos et lyd etsimsi tarkkaa resoluutiota, valitse natiivi tai korkeampi resoluutio. Chicago Tribune historical photo, The Theater in the Air cast and their audience are in WGN's newly remodeled studio #1-A in January 1951. But Sirott being hired again reminds me of something I wrote some time ago saying Chicago radio has become a nursing home for broken-down talent who refuse to leave the stage. Sadly, this is truer now Chicago radio simply sticks with the same tired wheel of safe personalities, even as we head into the next decade. He was annoying and loud. Yes there is no replacement for Bob Colins (whom I now believe you would wish to fire). Here's WGN's weekday lineup, starting January 3: 4 to 6 a.m. WGN-TV simulcast 6 to 10 a.m. Bob Sirott 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. John Williams (including the Wintrust Business Lunch at noon) 2 to 6 p.m.. Nick D. and Garry Lee and The Nick Digilio Show, "The Nick Digilio Show podcast wins a Silver Dome Award from the Illinois Broadcasters Association", "WGN's Nick Digilio HATES 'The Dark Knight?! Nothing against Bob Sirott but he his somewhat insipid and totally a follower, which also can mean he falls right in line with what some TIGER would tell him to do. Starting Monday, Pielach will join St. James from 5:30 to 9 a.m. weekdays, rounding out a cast that includes news anchor Nick Gale and executive . One of several similar rooms designed for individual artists and small musical groups, 3A floats on inflated cushions to eliminate all noise vibration. I look forward to see what Bob brings to the table, WITHOUT his wife. 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. This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. The best show recs delivered to your inbox. Cochran was re-hired in 2013 for morning drive after spending a few years at Salems WIND-AM. The building is located just north of the Tribune Tower. That was the case for Robin Baumgarten, a WGN Chicago morning news anchor, who expressed frustration with co-anchor Larry Potash after he allegedly failed to play a video clip during a newscast. Sirott is horrible and his wife is worse. For the six years they were together at the station, Leff and Snyder invited me into their studio each week for a half-hour segment to talk with them and their audience about the news, my columns, my family or whatever else was on my mind. "A very important thank you needs to go out to our listeners. Chicago Tribune historical photo, Singer and actress Lena Horne in 1950, with WGN radio's Fred Reynolds. Now, if they can toss out that annoying Hockberg and his team that would be great. Chicago Tribune historical photo, Sending organ music over the radio waves from the studios of WGN, the Chicago Tribune station, one of the most powerful in the country, circa 1935. Telling stories of how he worked at McDonald's and how the manager would go nuts when they would get "slammed" when corporate come to the drive thru. Hi I was listening to your show last week either Thursday or Friday and there was an advertisement for a service that would display and sell items that you no longer needed. All he does is promote his business. 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. The new Sinatra hour does not apply to me, I will miss Steve B at lunch, and the old schedule of news, weather, business, current events discussions. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. He is to mellow for morning radio and boring..I would rather hear Pete McMurray.he is awesome Just started listening to WGN last year for something different. Unless the make so extreme changes to the new line up. Steve made me think and laugh, while stuck in traffic on the Kennedy each morning.
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