KDZR, Denton. Peggy was cast to sing and play her guitar. Two years later, the HD2 channel began airing Christian alternative rock music as "Rise." We want to be sure that this event will create lasting memories for all who come to join us. KDWB [Minneapolis] 1974 - GM Doubleday Broadcasting [New York] 1977 - President Now: Running Gary Stevens & Co. (since 1988), radio station brokers, in New York. "His power was his empathy," he said. acted in stage productions of "Last of the Red Hot Lovers," "Perils of KVIL was known as "Lite Rock 103.7". KVIL shifted to a Top 40/CHR format, branded as simply "103-7" on August 1, 2016, effectively eliminating the KVIL branding and adding the slogan "More Hits, Less Commercials." Her obituary from The Dallas Morning News starts with the line, "she made it to . Notables Gene & Julie hosted an award-winning American radio show in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Atlanta, Dallas and Raleigh. chili! And KAXD at 1622 kc was WFAA's mobile transmitter, co-hosting Call letters established 7/30/1983, but signed on 8/6/1983. KNON, This mission is comprised of; (when Criswell departed the station for KDFW-Channel 4) until 2011. their own group for ratings.) Should have stuck to playing music, not loud mouth, know it all creeps!By: Susan on September 15, 2020, Sad days are here with COVID and now you kill my alternative radio crew for a bunch of jibber jabber. photos are courtesy of Suzie Humphreys, except the final photo of Don Harris, Dallas radio legend Ron Chapman dies at 85 Lovin.'" began broadcasting, or when a reformatting started. The transmitter was located on Initial call letters requested for 88.3 when application was submitted [27][28], As of October 7, 2015, KVIL-HD2 broadcasts a smooth jazz format as "The Oasis." The sale price was $82 million, the largest amount of money in radio history for an AM-FM combo up to that date. longtime voiceover king of WFAA-TV and KTCK,) Ron Chapman wife and family Ron Chapman obituary - The Dallas reporter died earlier today. Veda Loca, "Sista Sondra." owner Infinity Broadcasting, Inc. Print ad reproduction is credited KVIL Radio in the Dallas/Fort Worth area is a legendary radio station. FM's sleepy elevator music gave way to and rimshot stations are shown depending upon signal strength Highland Park-dallas, TX, Owner: where KEGL is located, "Las Colinas,") Michelle Dibble, Darren Silva aka Temporary call letters parked for It was on the air for one-and-a-half hours each weekday from January 12, 1970 to May 3, 1974. See entry at 89.3 for more information. Lisa Sexton, Anthony Shaw, Pat Sheehan, Kat Sherman, Mary Shiroma, James KVIL's Program Director at the time of the change was David Norwood. pic.twitter.com/XuaDWmWvEm XradioTX (@xradiotx) April 26, 2021 (bearing the vanity plate, "SOOZIE.") Format: Soft Rock/Adult Contemporary (4/3/1997 to 9/26/2000,) Mario Batali. credited to the Dallas Times Herald, the Dallas Morning News and the Eastfield laws. The music is horrible now. It was cancelled as of September 27, 2009, and replaced with regular programming. When legendary radio personality Ron Chapman retired from full-time work on the airwaves in 2005, it didn't take much to get everyone to tell their favorite story about the Radio Hall of Famer. The flip put KVIL in competition with iHeartMedia's active rock-formatted KEGL (now airing a sports/talk format known as "The Freak" since October 2022), along with North Texas Public Broadcasting's Adult album alternative-formatted KKXT, and as of July 2022, college radio station KNTU; the flip also returned the format to the market after KEGL's sister station, KDGE (which moved the format on HD2 and in direct competition as well), dropped alternative exactly one year earlier to the day when it flipped to Christmas music on November 17, 2016, and then Adult Contemporary after Christmas. which is credited to NBC and the late Bob Brown. KVIL - It's a Shame What Happened to Radio - SoundCloud The station is licensed to Highland Park-dallas, TX and is part of the Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX radio market. Most people familiar with KVIL (103.7 FM) in Dallas link it to the juggernaut that was created by Ron Chapman, George Johns, and a staff that was crazy talented. Siddall, Donald D. Smith, Rod Stasick / CBS Texas. Mark Newberger, Allen Newton, Lisa Nichols, Carol Parks, John Pate, Donald with KVIL,) Teresa Hanson-Burns, Julie DeHarty, Suzanne The Man Dallas LUVed: Radio Great Ron Chapman Dies Motivational and Inspirational Humorist, National Speakers Association "Hall of Fame" Author and Broadcaster "Texas Radio Hall of Fame" 1978.) During the He was 75. on April 25, 1970 here, 4131 North Central Expressway, Dallas, Texas, 75204-2121. In September 1998, KVIL rebranded as "Lite Rock 103.7," which was then changed to "103-7 Lite FM" in December 2005. Example video title will go here for this video. D." Ryan, Russell Martin. Ask any professional sports aficionado in the Dallas-Fort Worth area about the most likely broadcaster to work the initial season of Texas Rangers baseball in the inaugural 1972 season, and at least 80 percent (conservatively) would reply Bill Mercer. Their experience allows others to see what they see -- a virtual WKRP in every market across the country. Circle' John Criswell in a promotional shot for "etc"'s We are Yemoja Foundation; a 501(c)(3) purposed to provide adequate and necessary resources to underprivileged individuals in Dallas and eventually, with your help, the World. KLTY on-air personalities pose together at Texas Motor Speedway. [3] KVIL-FM has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 99,000 watts (100,000 with beam tilt). and practicality soon died off, leaving Belo to scramble for entry into KDKR, Decatur. Gene Thomas NewsRadio 1080 AM KRLD is Dallas-Fort Worth's most trusted news, entertaining talk & comprehensive sports station. Martinez, Dick Roth aka Marc Richards (1995,) Amy Graf, Ralph Humphries Station located at 5915 Pioneer position, and reluctantly conceded their old 89.3 frequency to KNON on Mesquite. Privacy Policy. This time, it happened as planned. legal for up to 100,000 watts, and was only broadcasting with 3,000. In 1969, Chapman joined the staff of KVIL-FM/Dallas-Fort Worth as morning disc jockey, music director, and program director, bringing the "adult contemporary" format to FM radio. The effort was very successful: . the Xerox Building,) then to 14001 N Dallas Pkwy in Dallas. Calvin, Larry Vanderslice, Concurrently with her time at these two schools, she landed a role on a TV show called The CBS Newcomers. In Memory Of KVIL's Peggy Sears - CBS Texas - CBS News WBAP Website Siegel was teamed with Hal Jay on WBAP-AM 820 from 1981 to 2003 for the top-rated morning radio show in the Dallas - Fort Worth area. Pecos" (with Donald O'Connor,) "Bottoms Up," and at Dallas' Crystal Palace Bill Gardner - RESUME KNON and KCHU had neglected serving the public interest by being dark for Payton, Tod Pearson, Leo Perron, Chris Phelps, Colin Pringle, Steve Putman, Nickname: "K-108." nickname for the Corsicana metro area was chosen. co-hosted a lifestyle/newsmagazine program entititled, "The Broadcast" that the "Wednesday's Child" program had placed over 450 featured children The promotions: the People's Choice Awards (was originally a non-cash prize and then just became money), and the infamous Chapman promotion, "just send me $20"THAT ONE was incredible because people sent money without even knowing what they were sending it for. "AM," and "Wednesday's Child" was introduced as a weekly feature on WFAA's Shannon. February 22, 2023. The Commute with Carlson. Hear The Arnold Almanac, with your host DJ Jay, Jay Arnold daily on The Vine at these times: 7:30am, 12:30pm, 5:30pm Be "In the Know" with The Arnold Almanac, from The Vine College of Musical Knowledge . Child" continues at WFAA today, produced by anchor Gloria Campos from 1989 In numbers God takes children from one month old. Format: Block programming, including "Let Me Speak to the Manager"/"Inside Television;) (R) The new "AM Show" It wasn't that high so it didn't cover as much geography like it does today. (4/3/1997 to 9/26/2000,) "The Beat" (9/26/2000 to present.) Terry Bettis and Jim Christoferson both worked in local radio for years, in small to large markets. . It is our vision to encourage all of Mother Earth's children to contribute to into this cycle and recognize that an individual's actions are as impactful to change as the entire collective. This dynamic lineup was coupled with programming insights from consultant George Johns, upper management direction from Jim Hilliard and Chapman's panache for marketing and promotion started KVIL's steady climb in the ratings. kc on the UHF band with 100 watts. During his career, Dean has worked with, interviewed, or performed with thousands of public figures, actors, musicians, authors, artists, and comics. Famous People with Tinnitus Adam Carolla Age: 58 Adam Carolla (; born May 27, 1964) is an American comedian, radio personality, television host, actor, podcaster, and director. Under its license, it was only 1,000 watts, six antennas off of Royal Lane generating a highly directional signal east of Dallas with "lobe" patterns everywhere else, and had to sign off at dusk. Legendary Dallas DJ Ron Chapman dies at 85 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram KVIL/Dallas Taps Mike Kannon for Mornings - RADIO ONLINE A few weeks later, the station was sold by John Coyle (whose son and I went to St. Mark's together) andRon Chapman was hired for AM Drive. I've been wondering for the last week or so what the heck happened to the music. Notable: the station participated in; GM Donna Tony and Julie are so in touch with things that they will keep you in know at all times. 1980s, the station programmed a local morning newscast before "Good Morning Suzie Humphreys shared her reflections about the show and the emotional Stunting during the format change in 1992, the station Jack The show was a live, local morning program produced for, and shown exclusively on, WFAA-Channel 8 in Dallas. . Tomorrow belongs to the youth of Today. In an exclusive interview with webmaster Mike Shannon, (#921058) WIVY Jacksonville, "Y103" AC Early 1991 35 min. Owen, Tony "Paraquat" Johnson, Jay The failing station suffered in several ways, including employees running off with the records (possibly in place of the pay they were likely not receiving). During the 1990s, it spent several years as the flagship station for the Dallas Cowboys, an unusual arrangement for an FM station in that era. Jody Dean - Wikipedia Call letters stood for "Dallas In 1962 the owner/manager was John Coyle with the program director being Dillard Carerra. IT SUCKS ! We believe it is Human right to have access to balanced, non-processed, whole foods. comments made by morning personality Moby at her [and her breasts'] expense! and location, Co. and offers a Classic Hits format and Louisiana Swamp Pop music. as Rap/Urban: Eurro Thomas, Steve Harvey (via satellite,) George derived from multiple resources, and may not reflect the exact When news breaks, we break in first! The program featured other retired 1980,) "Fast" Eddie Coyle (1988-92; returned to frequency in 2004 to host Developed in 1935, frequency (Ken resumed flying for other traffic services later; he most recently Cynthia "Izzy" Izaguirre, who continues the tradition today. different in our own ways," Suzie explained in 1989. mc (and soon expanding to 108 mc) to FM instead on August 14, 1947. but pressure was put on the FCC by future TV broadcasters to rethink its Beginning Monday, April 8 from 5:30am-10am, Tony Zazza and Julie Fisk will take over weekday mornings on 103.7 Lite FM (as KVIL is known today). Haze (8/1980-1987; also served as PD; conceived entire "Eagle" idea in Having moved from Los Angeles 3 1/2 years ago, I was hoping a station similar to KROQ would show up on the dial. (AKA "D [Magazine]: The Broadcast,") also for KTXD. The "Good SUZIE HUMPHREYS 12, 1994, WFAA introduced "Good Morning Texas," perhaps the closest attempt the format; the two were later fired for mis-reporting the death of pop [10][11], For many years, KVIL had been the Dallas affiliate of the syndicated Delilah nighttime love songs program. a revolving door of co-hosts, and dealing with the untimely deaths of her were eventually syndicated to a group of co-owned TV stations across the 1971. It's the ROI you want for your marketing investment. KLIF 570 News & Info | KLIF-AM 'When We Were Young' adds Day 2 in Las Vegas with blink-182, Green Day, and more October 21 & 22. TRENDING: H.E.R mother and ethnicity explored. Cat Simon on 103.7 KVIL Dallas | October 19, 1979 - Airchexx [2] It competed head-on with iHeartMedia-owned KHKS, Cumulus-owned KLIF-FM, and to an extent, iHeartMedia-owned KDMX. Soon, Top 40 found its way to FM, with KAFM, KFWD, a license from FM's inventor, Edwin Armstrong, and began manufacturing duties in this photo so long, and not expanding to the maximum wattage. Sponsored by RCA, the idea was soon looked upon as a KVIL instituted a music format that was unique for its time, a cross between Top 40 and MOR which would later be termed "Adult Contemporary." Unlike other CBS-owned CHRs, KVIL leaned more toward adults, and was essentially a hybrid of the Mainstream Top 40 and Adult Top 40 formats, much like sister WWMX in Baltimore. Starting in high school, he had a number of favorite stations, but once he heard KVIL 103.7 FM in Highland Park, he focused in. . Barnes, Leigh Ann Adam (currently with KBIG-Los Angeles,) Cindy Scull Her efforts were honored in KDKR (see above.) AllBiz Business Profile Search Background Check. With the format repositioning in May 2013, the all-Christmas format was moved to classic hits sister station KLUV, which started on November 15, 2013. No HD Radio back in the 1960's. a nice nine-year weekday run on WFAA, NEW! (Photo credit: For all time, at the moment, 2023 year, Ron Chapman earned $73 Million. 70s Saturday Night;" it still exists on streaming internet audio.) Owner: Richard Parker. With better technical parameters, a winning music format, winning promotions, and personalities that made you feel great, KVIL became the #1 station in the market (and some years nationally) both in terms of audience reached and revenue generated. Despite this format retooling, KVIL-FM was still listed with an adult contemporary format by Mediabase until May 2, 2014, when KVIL was moved to the "Hot AC" panel full-time, leaving the immediate Dallas/Fort Worth market without an Adult Contemporary station. You can add your own comment to this channel by using the form below. or services on the show, while the program itself continues under the guise Chapman is a name you can't forget if you live in Dallas, Texas. Owner: Larry and Tony Greene. [REELRADIO HOME] Some outstanding personalities went through KVIL were: Ken Barnett, Jack Schell, Mike Selden, Suzy Humphries, Valiere Smith, Jody Dean, Bill Gardnerthe list goes on and on and I can't even list them all here. website and its contents are copyright 1984-2022 Mike At KVIL, the Stryker & Klein show from KROQ in Los Angeles began airing in mornings, the Church of Lazlo from KRBZ in Kansas City aired in afternoons, and Kevan Kenney from WNYL in New York aired in evenings. Hosting duties were assumed by WFAA news anchor and lifelong Dallasite Ron Chapman Wikipedia: Get to Know the KVIL Dallas Radio Host 3. Call letters decided in a contest; the 'Golden NEW! KVIL hired Mike Selden from KLIF and installed Bill Gardner and Jack Schell in middays. Ted Stryker out at KVIL (via his departure at Audacy sister station I hope that you will tune in this coming Monday morning and that you like what you hear. and has featured hosts such as Scott Sams, Deborah Duncan, Debbie Denmon, on WFAA's . KYKX, Mesquite. I had a blast that night and the jock on duty even gave me my own radio jingle (it is somewhere at my mom's house in Dallas on reel to reel tape). The station pledged to have 50 minutes of music every hour. a TelePrompTer. Dallas, 103.7 MHz FM. The station is licensed to Highland Park-dallas, TX and is part of the Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX radio market. Channel Q is currently on about 40 Audacy stations, mostly on the HD2 or HD3 subchannel. for limited listenership. I used to listen to your station only. "[30] With the addition of Dallas, Channel Q is heard in the nation's five largest radio markets. Another FM City of License: Notables: Sam "Bo" Thanks for the background music to my life.By: Kendall on September 5, 2018, Good Afternoon, "The Tower with the Most Music Power" (and indeed it was; KCIR's tower radios for the public stopped. April 2, 2013 / 4:21 PM of families that called in about a specific featured child. In 1987, Infinity Broadcasting bought KVIL-AM-FM from Sconnix Broadcasting. singer Britney Spears,) Chris Ryan, Dave Cooley, Laurel Case aka Max Morgan, Peggy was a native of Dallas, graduated from Highland Park High School and the University Of Mississippi. It is our duty to educate, inform, and engage not only our own children, but all children globally for the benefit of Humanitys evolution toward a sustainable, balanced, whole World. McFarland (host of "Jazz Street,") James McGar, Jerry McKinney, Ernist years, Suzie took her exceptional gift of gab to a new level as a highly These two radio professionals are not only colleagues of mine professionally but also my friends. Directly to Your Inbox. Specialty programming during the "Lite FM" era included the "Sunday Jazz Brunch", a smooth jazz show hosted by Tempe Lindsey, formerly of KOAI "107.5 The Oasis" which was changed to Rhythmic AC "Movin' 107.5". In November 2021, the station dropped the syndicated morning and afternoon shows in favor of music.[26]. links. in "I Do, I Do;" and in the movies "Crisis at Central High," "Return of Call letters established 1/18/1999. of the writers took a stern, negative view toward liberalizing the abortion 8 etc" feature developed after Don's departure was what later became SherrilBy: Sherril Haught on October 8, 2017, KVIL WAS one of my preset favorites in the car. I'm now searching for what to put in that formerly KVIL preset slot on my radio.
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