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7 to 10 p.m. John Records Landecker. (The trust was dissolved in January 1975, with a majority of the trust's former beneficiaries, including descendants of the McCormick and Patterson families, owning stock in the restructured Tribune Company entity which assumed oversight of all properties previously overseen by the trust afterward. Now it is loosing me as a listener. Did the Blackhawks get enough for Patrick Kane? On April 5, 1948, WGN-TV Channel 9 signed on the air. (I am now 76). Terms of Dents agreement, negotiated by attorney Steve Mandell, were not disclosed. [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. 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. The Steve Cochran Show, Weekdays 6 a.m. - 10 a.m. Nextstar is destroying what was a legend in radio . Glad to see pompous, arrogant, argumentative Cochran gone. 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. Her vibrant personality and warmth, understanding of the city and an ability to authentically connect on a personal level with listeners makes her a natural fit for afternoon drive on WGN as we embark on our 100th year of being the voice of Chicagoland.. Lisa Dent. He got what he deserved! [18] In July 1941, WGN was given tentative permission to operate FM station W59C[19] on 45.9 MHz,[20] pending the outcome of an FCC review whether newspaper ownership of radio stations should be restricted. WGN Radio picks up White Sox", "New Owner Close At Hand For Chicago's WGN Radio", "Nexstar CEO expects WGN will team with other Illinois stations", "ABC News Pres. Wallace M Rogerson conducted the Keep Fit to Music programme. Still like Roes insanity on the drive home. I am/was an all day, long time listener. Ill never listen to either one. Above: From the WGN Radio Mailroom, it's Gary Barton! "Few rival Annas commitment to serving the public in anticipating, exposing and breaking important stories. I stopped listening months ago 1. block or enclose with a wall of bricks. And were doing well without them.. [56][needs update] In October 2012, then back into Tribune Tower in October 2012. Loved Wally, Bob, Spike and Steve. 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. "Davlantes will continue to be heard frequently across the stations dayparts," according to WGN's announcement. Powered by WordPress & Designed by Bizberg Themes, WGN Radio shocker: Cochran out, Sirott in. I would miss tuning in. Daytime Chicago. 1st they dump Bill & Wendy and now Steve? Insiders suggested another poor showing in the latest Nielsen Audio survey hastened the move. Trump lovers love him no matter what he does and dont want to hear facts when it conflicts with their convictions. When the White Sox games are on, I go to 820 (dont know the call letters). Thats just my opinion. 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. The new lineup also brings later start times to morning host Bob Sirott and midday host John Williams. In addition, the retirement of Tom Joyner (last heard on Clubsteppin 95.1) is expected to set off more changes. I never could understand why WGN put him on the air so he could promote his mortgage business disguised as giving advice to people. Nick D and The Final Broadcast From The Tribune Tower", "Play ball! We can't tell you how much we appreciate you being there with us, and letting us be honest and real and have fun. Elliott Jenkins, left, and Thorne Donnelly, right, are the original owners of WDAP, the predecessor to WGN radio. Democracy dies in darkness and GN has gone over to the dark side. Thank you WGN!!! We dont want to move on from the Cubs, its a huge part of our heritage, Boyle said. After a protracted four-year process, on December 31, 2012, Tribune formally exited from bankruptcy under the control of its senior debt holders, Oaktree Capital Management, JPMorgan Chase and Angelo, Gordon & Co.[48][49][50], On July 10, 2013, Tribune announced plans to split off its broadcasting and newspaper interests into two separate companies. The city's first disc jockey was Halloween Martin, whose show, Musical Clock, was a morning staple on various stations from 1929 to 1946. Digilio, an inductee in the WGN Radio Walk of Fame who recently marked his 35th year at the station, moved up to full-time host in 2013. In November, after the firing of controversial program director Kevin Metheny, Tom Langmyer instructed staff to identify the station as "720 WGN." Robservations: 'Bozo's Circus' rewinds the '70s; WCPT owner bankrolls news site; Lisa Dent feels 'so at home' on WGN, 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. On Sundays it runs Sunday Night Live with Bill Cunningham from WLW Cincinnati. This is not at all a GOOD thing. On December 31, 2014, the WGN.FM website was redirected to the WGN Plus website, where Tribune offers various digital media content. WGN is a commercial AM radio station in Chicago, Illinois, with studios on the 18th floor of 303 East Wacker Drive in the Chicago Loop. It isnt bashing to tell the facts. Post subject: Re: Former WGN Radio host still unemployed. It aired its first baseball game in 1924 a crosstown matchup between the Cubs and Sox and carried the Cubs for 90 years until losing the broadcast rights in 2014. Morning producer Mary Boyle was appointed General Manager of the station after former Station Manager Todd Manley was terminated on the first day of Nextar's takeover. TV Schedule. And its a very difficult thing to do in 2022.. For many Chicagoans, the history of WGN Radio runs much deeper than a commemorative 12-ounce can of beer. For Sirott, this marks the third time he has been employed at WGN, returning to the station after he and wife Marianne Murciano left in 2015 after a two-year run. 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. WGN is responsible for the activation of the Chicago metropolitan area Emergency Alert System when hazardous weather alerts, disaster area declarations, and child abductions are issued. After listening to WGN radio for many decades (even with my father as a child) Im done. Williams' former timeslot, 1-4 p.m. was left vacant for several months, with the station's other radio hosts filling in on a rotating basis including weekend host Nick Digilio, and Bob Sirott, who formerly hosted "The Noon Show" on the same station, in addition to a weekend program that is pre-recorded with his wife, Marianne Murciano (Sirott was also a prominent news anchor at NBC owned-and-operated station WMAQ-TV, channel 5, and later at Fox-owned WFLD, channel 32). Quinlan died in an auto accident during spring training in 1965. No Cochran = Happy 2020. 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. WGN (720 AM) is a commercial radio station in Chicago, Illinois, featuring a talk radio format. First Bill Leff, (never cared for Wendy Snyder)! I have been listening to WGN since high school. Phillips, whose people helping people mantra personified the station, rose to the top of the ratings after camping out at the station during the blizzard of 67, and hitting the airwaves the next morning while all of Chicago including his competition was snowed in, Fabian said. I guess after Bob Collins no one could measure up. On June 15, 2009, the station announced that Greg Jarrett would become its new morning-drive host starting on June 22, with John Williams being shifted to Kathy and Judy's former late morning timeslot. Clarence Dittman, and WGN radio announcer Jack Brickhouse broadcast from the Chicago airport tarmac in 1942. Anchor and reporter for WGN Radio, where I host "The Opening Bell" business hour from 5-6am weekdays and then anchor . The reason I bring this up is that on Wednesday news talk station WGN-AM 720 fired its midmorning team of Bill Leff and Wendy Snyder, and I want to give them a chance to address their audience one . [60], On June 5, 2014, the Chicago Cubs announced that radio broadcasts of its games would move from WGN to WBBM for the 2015 season under a seven-year deal. 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. Thank God you got rid of Cochran! Also starting September 28, longtime WGN Radio news anchor Steve Bertrand will host Chicagos Afternoon News from 4 to 7 p.m. Its being billed as a daily newsmagazine show. I always listened to the business lunch with Steve Bertran. Hope its soon! Chicago radio personality Art Hellyer, circa 1966. . Cochran has also been employed at the former WPNT and WLUP-AM. During nighttime skywave hours, with a good radio, it is audible over most of the Eastern and Central United States and Central Canada. [2] The corporation was headed by Thorne Donnelley and Elliott Jenkins. : Bailey, Bill - Program Director and afternoon personality at WLHT-FM in Grand Rapids, Michigan. . Love Dave, Mary with the news and the camaraderie. Shame on you. [44], On April 1, 2007, Chicago-based real estate investor Sam Zell announced plans to purchase the Tribune Company in an $8.2-billion leveraged buyout that gave Tribune employees stock and effective ownership of the company. [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. Dee Dee Myers (former White House Press Secretary; now a political commentator for MSNBC) Rob Reynolds (now a correspondent for Al Jazeera English) Al Roker (now weatherman for the Today show on NBC) Marci Rossell (was contributor for Squawk Box until she left CNBC in 2003) Carol Roth (Closing Bell, host of The Noon Show on WGN Radio) WGN radio personality Wally Phillips hosts Mayor Harold Washington on Phillips' telephone call-in show fielding a wide range of questions from listeners in November 1983. [9] In 1926, WGN broadcast Sam & Henry, a daily serial with comic elements created and performed by Freeman Gosden and Charles Correll. WGN joined with WOR New York City, WXYZ Detroit and WLW Cincinnati to form the network, a rival to NBC and CBS. In June 2013, Tribune Broadcasting CEO Larry Wert hired Jimmy DeCastro as WGN radio's president and general manager. Radio Hall of Famer John Records Landecker, who's been a frequent fill-in host, just signed on as a full-timer. Still crying about Wendy & Bill! [70], This article is about the radio station. I will give Sirott a chance but Not with His wife. [5], The Chicago Tribune purchased WDAP, and on June 1, 1924, renamed it WGN. [59] On May 21, WGN Radio announced that their schedule would change again effective May 27, 2014, which includes the return of John Williams to the airwaves of WGN Radio that he will pretty much do the show live from Minneapolis, while still doing his afternoon show on WCCO 830. Get bill and Wendy back and 6-12 noon will be great! WGN had a long association with the MLB Chicago Cubs from 1925 to 2014, the last 56 years of that period as the exclusive flagship station. I have a disease (Parkinsons) which often ikeeps me up at night. The Nexstar Media news/talk station announced the move Thursday as part of a new weekday lineup starting January 3. Compartilhar isto. Always patting himself on His back! 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. WGN is a clear channel, Class A station, broadcasting at the maximum power of 50,000 watts, and using a non-directional antenna. Part of a successful radio talent is not only wit and intelligence, but also an appealing voice. 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. 6 to 10 a.m. Bob Sirott How long can you hear about Ross, Abigail, and the same ol s Nobody cares. [42] Industry observers described Metheny's tenure as one that nearly destroyed the venerable WGN, with staff moves that included replacing a popular evening host with radio rookie Jim Laski, a Chicago politician and convicted felon.[43]. This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Chicago, IL . Necrology of Old Radio Personalities; OTR Actors and Their Roles This page was last edited on 21 January 2023, at 02:02 (UTC). Don't worry, this story isn't over. WGN is one of the few talk stations in the U.S. to broadcast all local talk shows during the day and evening. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. John Williams (including the Wintrust Business Lunch at noon) In 2012, John Williams announced his departure from the station upon the December 31 expiration of his contract (leaving on December 21, 2012), in order to concentrate exclusively on his program on WCCO in Minneapolis instead of splitting time between stations. Above: WGN Radio General Manage Wayne Vriesman and Assistant Ellen Blomberg. ) Text is available under the Creative Commons . (Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune). Will not listen ever again. But its OK that theyre no longer broadcast out of here. [3] The ship's call letters were changed to KFSI. [53] That year, morning host Spike O'Dell retired from radio; WGN then moved the station's midday host at the time, John Williams to the morning slot. Column: No one is in custody is an unfortunately overused phrase that should be banished, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Despite his firing, Cochran is still under contract through 2020. I absolutely loved Biff left and Wendy Snyder..both so very smart, informative and clever.funny so I dont get at all Anna devlontes(boring because tries to hard and missing the clever funny and synicale flare) getting in with less of these qualities!!? The station will also launch a limited-edition centennial beer dubbed Chicagos Very Own golden lager, which will be available beginning Friday at Metropolitan Brewing in Chicago and at other retailers. Glad Steve C is gone. Chicago media message boards exploded with traffic and posts, many excited over a possible permanent Meier presence on the station. 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. Bring back Bill & Wendy! The changes are an attempt to shift WGN closer to the programming format it had prior to Kevin Metheney and Randy Michaels' tenure with WGN and Tribune, while placing more emphasis on new media; this included the move of Mike McConnell's program to the station's secondary Internet radio station WGN Plus (formerly WGN-2) until the remainder of his contract was bought out around October 10, 2013,[58] the move of Jonathon Brandmeier's morning show to a new station branded "The G" (which has since launched as an additional Internet-only station but is planned to eventually move to an FM frequency to be acquired by Tribune) in favor of Cochran, and increased synergy with WGN-TV (including the replacement of WGN radio's "Voice of Chicago" slogan with WGN-TV's longtime slogan, "Chicago's Very Own"). If you've ever wondered what your favorite radio personalities look like, scroll down or check out the slideshow. The station gained some early listeners, including Chicago Tribune publisher Col. Robert McCormick, who wrote to his mother, you cannot help being thrilled at the little box that picks sounds from the air, according to a WGN history published by the station in 1961. "A very important thank you needs to go out to our listeners. While residing in TX 09/2015 DeCastro fired Bob and Marianne. WGN radio personality Wally Phillips hosts Mayor Harold Washington on Phillips' telephone call-in show fielding a wide range of questions from listeners in November 1983. 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. Not a Sirott fan, so Ill be looking for a new morning station. Listeners would feel respected. Bill and Wendy ARE THE BEST. TV Shows. Out effective immediately is afternoon personality Roe Conn, whose contract runs through the end of the year. Theyre firing the WRONG people! The station is profitable, she said, but declined to disclose revenue. 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. Recently Robin Robinson ended a great run at Fox 32 . Sadly, this new management doesnt like duos so Bill and Wendy will not be back, nor any other pairings. I look forward to see what Bob brings to the table, WITHOUT his wife. You thought the commercials on WGN were repetitive? It included live music, political debates, comedy routines, and some of radio's first sporting event broadcasts, including the 1924 Indianapolis 500, and a live broadcast of the 1925 Scopes Trial from Dayton, Tennessee. And nobody else could come close to having as much of that stuff as we had.. The disc jockey became important in Chicago radio during the 1930s, well before the term "disc jockey" was coined in the 1940s. If they're afraid of profane rants or boss bashing from terminated hosts not unheard of! Elliott Jenkins, left, and Thorne Donnelly, right, are the original owners of WDAP, the predecessor to WGN radio. Fabian, who hired morning drive successors Collins and ODell, said the key to success at WGN was not necessarily a big voice. WGN Radio AM 720 United States employs 59 employees. He said he plans to focus on The Content Factory, his Evanston-based national syndication and new media company, and to expand into the area of sports representation. So disappointed in the new morning showthought Id give it a couple of months but it hasnt improved. A perennial ratings powerhouse, WGN Radio had double-digit audience shares and millions of regular listeners from the 1960s through the 1980s, when Wally Phillips, Bob Collins, Roy Leonard and other legendary broadcasters ruled the airwaves. Many people do not get along well with the boss, especially initially lots of changes with new owners and thus new Management. 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. Bill and Wendy talk about the history of the WGN Radio with Roe Conn, Patti Vasquez, Steve Bertrand, Justin Kaufmann, and Roger Triemstra. The Rockford native was inducted in the Country Radio Hall of Fame in 2016. So I had doubts about Pete trying this morning gig at the Drive. One major issue was Cochran not coming to work on time and starting late for his show. Michael Harrison, publisher of Talkers magazine, a radio trade publication, called WGN a national treasure among radio stations for embracing its heritage, something most other legacy radio stations have long since abandoned. He would have been fabulous.. General manager Mary Sandberg Boyle at the WGN-AM 720 Radio studio in downtown Chicago on May 17, 2022. [8][1] The WGN call sign had been assigned to a Great Lakes vessel, SS Carl D. Bradley. He joined WGN-AM and WGN-TV Channel 9 in 1965. A lot of companies, they have heritage stations, but they dont necessarily put a lot of value on that history, Harrison said. Steve had such rapport with Dr. 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. In 1946, the Tribune Company applied to the FCC for a construction permit to build a television station. With the format switch to talk, WLS had joined several other stations in Chicago doing the same format, including WGN-AM (720), WLUP-AM (1000), WVON-AM (1450) and WJJD-AM (1160), home of former WLS program director Clark Weber. I used to listen to WGN 24/7 and liked nearly everyone I heardnow, I can only tolerate bits and pieces and tune elsewhere the majority of the day. . Im more happy than ever to pay the small Sirius XM monthly fee. 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. WGN Radio is commemorating its anniversary with a TV documentary airing at 7 p.m. Thursday on sister station WGN-Ch. I wish them well and perhaps they are better off not working for WGN EVER AGAIN!! On October 5, 2016, Jimmy DeCastro announced he was planning to leave WGN Radio at the end of the month. Metheny and Laski were both fired weeks after Michaels was forced to resign by a Tribune Board of Directors facing spiraling losses at the hands of Michaels' management style. Miss Bill and Wendy a lot. Trailblazer at WMAQ and WGN radio dies at 92. WGN Radio has changed up their Saturday night and early Sunday morning line up, while ending the Best of Jim Brohannon Show, and bringing the husband and wife team of Steve King and Johnnie Putman from 9 pm to 2 am, and expanded and moved The Sinatra Hours from 2 to 5 am, and a few more shows. The original WGN began operating on the evening of March 29, 1924, after the newspaper took over programming of the former WJAZ. He called the long-running WGN news/talk format news plus, adding conversation to topical issues to engage rather than enrage listeners. 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. He hosts The Adam Carolla Show, a talk show distributed as a podcast .more. [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). Over-the-air radio industry revenue peaked at about $18 billion in 2006, but it fell precipitously during the Great Recession and has never really recovered. Those plaques have since been distributed to families of the honorees, winding up in closets and gardens across the city. WGN Films. The deal ends the team's 90-year association with WGN.[61]. On July 25, 2017, it was reported that WGN would leave Tribune Tower in 2018 and relocate to a new studio and office across the Chicago River. Steve was too negative constantly focusing on the political scene from Only his prospective. WGN Radio is just another radio station. Im thrilled to have Bob Sirott back on!! Just started listening to WGN last year for something different. Absolutely agree about Hochberg. However the ship's skipper (and namesake) agreed to relinquish it in order to free it for adoption by the newspaper. Required fields are marked *. . CHICAGO (NewsNation Now) One of the most famous voices in radio will end a remarkable 60-year career later this month. Looking to see where they will end up. 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. But the golden voice came on the air at 11pm. Early programming was noted for its creativity and innovation. For the local Chicago television station, see, The "World's Greatest Newspaper" slogan was first used in a February 1909 feature commemorating the 100th anniversary of. Bob Sirrott is Chicago, and he is class. 6 to 7 p.m. WGN Radios Money Matters (airing early 2022) I wasnt crazy about Steve, always interrupting, having the last say, me,me,me. 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. We are also down to Roe Cohn & Dean Richards as the last portion of this radio station that is worth my time. Just because someone new comes in doesnt mean they have to change things. Over many decades, WGN was a "full service" radio station. Some former well-known personalities on WGN include longtime morning hosts Wally Phillips, Bob Collins, Spike O'Dell, Paul Harvey and Roy Leonard. Cochran was re-hired in 2013 for morning drive after spending a few years at Salems WIND-AM. Thats what Steve always did was tell the facts. When I first heard the sappy Nexstar jingle I suspected WGN radio was doomed. Couldnt stand the way he interrupted his guests. Like you said the ratings were great. Happy Bob is back and working solo. Its public service to the people listening, its not about building stars, or their own brand or ego.. where his students included WLS-Ch. In addition, Bob Sirott and Marianne Murciano's program moved to the weekday lineup and Steve Cochran was announced to be returning to WGN. Sirott said he idolized former Cubs play-by-play announcer Jack Quinlan, who partnered with Lou Boudreau on WGN Radio broadcasts from 1957 to 1964. But in recent years, it has added some nationally syndicated talk shows at night. Its schedule was primarily a simulcast of the AM station, with some FM-only music shows broadcast as well. Larry Wert has said he has not decided on naming a successor to DeCastro, so for now the sales and programming operations will report directly to Wert. Floyd Brown, who was known to be one of the few Black radio personalities to appear on WGN Radio, passed away Friday at 92. Ill start listening to WGN again.bring back Brandmeier!! Fabian, who tried to hire Sirott at least six times over the years to work at WGN Radio, said the versatile Chicago air personality is the rightful heir to the morning chair. WGN Radio host Judy Markey poses with her plaque as WGN Radio honors 10 inaugural walk of fame inductees to celebrate the station's 90th year on June 27, 2014. Orion Samuelson had been the station's farm reporter since 1960, he retired in 2020. He brings a fresh perspective with humor. 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. For the 2018 and 2019 seasons, WGN was the flagship station for the Major League Baseball Chicago White Sox. In March 2009, longtime Chicago radio host Garry Meier was given an audition for the 1-4 p.m. slot. [43] In 2005, Tom Langmyer was appointed as vice president and general manager of WGN. Think about it Wgn only Sirotts wife kept it alive when he was on. Over the last decade, his Miller. Similarly, new radio jingles from JAM Creative Productions and sister company PAMS of Dallas were introduced to the station. . WGN Morning News (TV Series 1994- ) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The disc jockey became important in Chicago radio during the 1930s, well before the term "disc jockey" was coined in the 1940s. I am tired of John Williams, and the repeative commercials. 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. The Nexstar Media news/talk station announced the move Thursday as part of a new weekday lineup starting January 3. Love Pete. moving Lin Brehmers morning show to middays. The man is a stone-cold pro broadcaster who understands the game and loves the Cubs, Fabian said. Reports surfaced Cochran had personality conflicts with WGN boss Sean Compton, who was appointed the stations GM shortly after Nexstar took over the legendary AM station as part of the companys $4.1 billion takeover of Tribune Media, WGNs former owner. So it's a betrayal of the listeners when management severs those connections without notice. Sirott said he is happy to fill the coveted morning drive seat at WGN Radio, despite not being an early riser at heart. 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