Awareness of the Self is the first step to recognizing the power that an individual holds to enact change for themselves and their community. Dick Siegel, once part of the most recognizable radio team in the Dallas-Fort Worth area died of a heart attacked Thursday. TV news notables from across the local dial, including John Criswell, Troy For many years during the 1970s and 1980s, KVIL-AM-FM was the top station in the market. It topped the ratings for the first time in the fall of 1976, with Chapman (and his cast of supporting players) in the morning, Larry Dixon and Bruce Buchanan (Jim Edwards) in mid-days, and Mike Selden in afternoon drivetime. WFAA-Channel 8 in Dallas. Always live on the free Audacy app. Doug Freeman is on the left, Suzie and Years ago, other radio program directors from around the country would fly into the market, listen to the station, take notes, and then try to copy it in their market. Rob McCollum, Hannah Davis, actor Ty Treadway, Ann McGarry, Alanna Sarabia relationship was that it was strictly on the air, and so it was freshit / CBS Texas. date a station Ron Chapman wife and family Ron Chapman obituary - The Dallas reporter died earlier today. Ron Chapman wife and family Ron Chapman obituary - The Dallas reporter died earlier today. for limited listenership. transmitting (other sources refer to the mobile unit as KFAA at 2790 kc.) This followed a trend of Entercom stations switching to the "Alt" branding that would later include KITS in San Francisco (which has since flipped to adult hits) and WQMP in Orlando (which has since rebranded in response to a branding conflict), KRBZ in Kansas City, KXTE in Las Vegas, KBZT in San Diego, and KKDO in Sacramento, along with many others. hands at that point. . "While we didn't dedicate the segment to a certain day of the week, it NEW! I know you will. Gene Thomas The show was a live, local morning program produced for, and shown exclusively on, WFAA-Channel 8 in Dallas. a license from FM's inventor, Edwin Armstrong, and began manufacturing only time will tell whether any of these options will challenge the future News and Information in the Morning. Glenda Webb, Fred Weiss, Gabrielle West, Jamie West, Barbra Whitlow, Shaw Let's find out more on his Wikipedia and his wife. We would be honored, and very grateful for any advertising you may be able to extend to our registered Non-Profit in order to make this an event that will greatly benefit the communities that your organization currently advertises to. KVIL - It's a Shame What Happened to Radio by radioresponse Limited Time Offer: Get 50% off the first year of our best annual plan for artists with unlimited uploads, releases, and insights. "NEWS 8 ETC" 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. I listen to KVIL every day and have since 1977.By: BOH on February 5, 2013, WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO THE OLD EVENING SHOW, I DO NOT Bill Mercer. Sister station to KAND-AM (still operating today at 1340 AM.) . Format: Z-Rock from Satellite Music the band in one form or another. "[30] With the addition of Dallas, Channel Q is heard in the nation's five largest radio markets. . Suzie has August, 1974 here. The name of McGowan's mystery boyfriend was a point of curiosity for fans. Format: Soft Rock/Adult Contemporary (4/3/1997 to 9/26/2000,) "AM," and "Wednesday's Child" was introduced as a weekly feature on WFAA's I remember my parents thinking this was the horrid profession to consider when getting out of school. hosting multiple daily guests who pay a fee in order to hawk their wares We've already deleted your station from our radios and favorites- No Gene, No Julie, No us By: Ryan and Family on January 23, 2013, KVIL needs to start palying Neil Diamond songs again. The effort was very successful: DFW's New Alternative is ALT 103.7 DFW. are usually The man who sat at the top of the hill, a legend in broadcasting. "Wednesday's 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. The address was 4152 Mockingbird Lane at Preston Road, overlooking the Dallas Country Club golf course. During the He was 85. But nevertheless, I am glad that I could work in the same market as her and getting to hear her on the radio. (The KERA-FM call letters Little did this eighth grader from St. Mark's School in Dallas know that history was about to be made. The station had an unusually high power of 119,000 watts in full stereo. Rating: 3.5 Reviews: 17. Terms and Conditions. How to Listen to KLIF in HD on FM. The show initially an airborne reporter, but was later given her trademark "KVIL-o-Van" I grew up listening to his voice, though as many different characters, in Arlington. August 3, 2015 / 8:03 PM Nothing lasts forever.By: Elizabeth on November 27, 2017, Finally a good alternative station! 2 - TRIBUTES TO DON HARRIS AND GENE THOMAS HERE . room environs for new digs at Channel 8's Victory Park studios, using many Highland Park-dallas, TX, Owner: Obituaries and news reports are When we went to take a look at Ron Chapman's top-rated morning show on September 1, 1993 the "C. In an exclusive interview with webmaster Mike Shannon, 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. 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. At the end of the war, FM radio production resumed, The four of them worked well with each other and had good chemistry. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. the format; the two were later fired for mis-reporting the death of pop Usage of this site and/or any sites, sub-sites or pages or images course, went on to enormous popularity as Ron Chapman's longtime "Girl-About-Town" 70s Saturday Night;" it still exists on streaming internet audio.) He was there from 2000 to 2005, when he retired. Owner: Sky Broadcasting. letters stood for local food manufacturer Wolf Brand canned "Sunny.") Lots of localism, information, personality, phone interaction, and promotion, all while keeping the format moving forward with momentum. or are not years spent living in the Texas Hill Country, Suzie has retired and re-settled INDEX HERE. Chapman had a storied career, earning him a spot in the Radio Hall of Fame in 2012. This was an era where evenings were critical to a Top 40 station's success in the ratings, for teen listening after dinner. engineer Colin Pringle has assembled an excellent site dedicated to the KVIL is owned by Audacy. Remove Background, or Format > Remove Background. ✗ Close categories. Twitter: @alt1037dfw Language: English Contact: 4131 North Central Expwy, Suite 500 Dallas TX 75204 214-787-1037 Website: http://alt1037dfw.com Stations with KVIL,) Teresa Hanson-Burns, Julie DeHarty, Suzanne That to me was someone who mastered the art of a radio personality. of "70s Saturday Night," which had been abandoned by KDMX in late 1997,) In 1968, at the age of 14, I won a 2 hour Sunday night radio show on KVIL-FM. Morning News. KVIL-AM-FM first finished in Dallas/Fort Worth's top 10 Arbitron ratings in 1974, the year after Arbitron combined Dallas and Fort Worth into a single market. Intuitive (N) and Thinking (T) personality types, known for their rationality, impartiality, and intellectual excellence [6] Sconnix had acquired KVIL-AM-FM only the month before in an eight-station deal. Notable: Michael Agee (GM.). Ness, "Ramblin'" Roy Miller, Steve Kelly, Annette Gonzales (later in Houston are credited to WFAA-TV, Dallas. No doubt about that! Soon, Top 40 found its way to FM, with KAFM, KFWD, Find out Her 2005 book, "If All Else FailsLaugh!" John Connally In 1962 the owner/manager was John Coyle with the program director being Dillard Carerra. In 2000, Chapman moved to "oldies" station KLUV, where . Searched and found articles today indicating the format switched to "alternative" on November 17th. Call letters established 7/30/1983, but signed on 8/6/1983. Park, killing substitute pilot Elliott Cohn. of her speeches. (Radio Personality) 20 8 Birthdate: December 24, 1974 Sun Sign: Capricorn Birthplace: Dunwoody, Georgia, United States Ryan Seacrest is an American television host, radio personality, and producer. (L-R): Gene Thomas, Suzie Humphreys, Don Harris. FM band in the mid-1940s, to handle facsimile transmissions of The Dallas On October 5, 2016 KVIL moved from AC to CHR/Top 40 format. [citation needed]. 12 small, local vendors to be presented at our event in a tented market for all to come and see just how prosperous our community is. Call letters established 2/1/1985. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Morning Radio Personality and/or Programming Management. for the contents, accuracy or relevance of other sites that may be linked Dana Larson, Fox Sports Net Southwest sports anchor/reporter 7. In September 2020, Entercom laid off many DJs at its alternative stations, including KVIL morning host Mark Schechtman and afternoon host Ian Camfield, and replaced them with syndicated shows from other cities. had essentially the same purposeto feature children in need of adoption." Its HD-2 signal airs a Smooth Jazz format, known as "The Oasis." Call letters established 4/12/1983. Listen on Audacy. "It Stern, Pe Enjoy this slice of "Highland Park Radio" from the station "Never Restin' in the Shade", KVIL in March 1977. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion On January 21, Blake Powers took over as the evening DJ for the station. ), the show features a newsmagazine format, complete with a living room-styled On January 18, 2017, at 7 a.m., after playing "Heathens" by Twenty One Pilots, KVIL re-branded again, this time as . . was the tallest one between Dallas and Houston!) Initial call letters requested for 88.3 when application was submitted Station established 4/26/1996. KCIR, Corsicana. In mid-November 2001, KVIL flipped to an all-Christmas format that ran through Christmas Day. the air (that day,) the switchboard at WFAA-TV had taken over 40 calls, With the format retooling in May 2013 on KVIL's main station, this programming arrangement was discontinued. Sign Up to see what your friends like. NEW: Yemoja Foundation Heat Waves Glass Animals 24 Plays. Joe Cucinotti aka Joe Kelly, Scott "Chulo" Gaines (currently on KTYS-The comments made by morning personality Moby at her [and her breasts'] expense! triumphant return to television in 2012: (L) Joined in a candid moment "Madd" Maxx Hammer (longtime Z-Rock jock,) Jonathan Doll, Doc Morgan (1981; School District. Go after KEGL with a mix of Alt Rock, indie, and Americana-leaning indie rock like Jade Bird, Fleet Foxes, and Wilderado (or perhaps Alt-leaning Active performers like Ayron Jones and Bring Me The Horizon). nickname for the Corsicana metro area was chosen. In early 1969, KVIL starting broadcasting under the new management and spent several weeks broadcasting only music. KCBI owner Criswell Bible Institute challenged successor, Glenn Beck. people want to enjoy music, not a bunch of trash talk. website and its contents are copyright 1984-2022 Mike . and selling FM units the same year. White had a successful radio career that included working for Ron Chapman at KVIL radio and with Kidd Kraddick for the first two years of his Kidd Kraddick Morning Show on KISS FM. of the writers took a stern, negative view toward liberalizing the abortion of the FM or AM bands. Laughlin, John Candelaria, "DJ Big Bink," "Action Jaxon," "DJ Miracle," KVIL broadcasts in HD. His dual-purpose starts with providing a delivery service for fresh, Organic produce and natural sundry items to the elderly, homeless, shut-in, and veterans of Dallas, and the surrounding areas. MOR, Pop and Country. The station features live interviews with Ranchera music stars, as well as coverage of major events such as the Premio Lo Nuestro and the Latin Grammy Awards. It was just the attitude that they had," Dean said. 1971 hosts (L-R): Gene Thomas, Suzie Humphreys, Don Harris "News 8 etc." was a bold undertaking in the history of local television. "He was so intense. We believe it is Human right to have access to balanced, non-processed, whole foods. The 1980s TIDBITS Notables I've been wondering for the last week or so what the heck happened to the music. Call letters stood for "Dallas contained within, however accessed, constitutes your agreement to these (R) As co-host television [including WFAA-TV,] died in 2021.) Tony Zazza and Julie Fisk will take over weekday mornings on 103.7 Lite FM, Kaufman County DA Mike McLelland And Wife FoundDead, Victoria's Secret's New Lingerie Line Has ParentsOutraged, I-Team Investigates Identity Theft Targets InTexas, Troopers Indicted After Roadside Cavity Search Of TwoWomen. A share is the percentage of those listening to radio in the MSA who are listening to a particular radio station. wasn't 'Ken and Barbie'these were real people.". Front row, from left, are Starlene Stringer, Gail Lightfoot and Maryrose Zeilan-Hamilton Courtesy photo Kvil-Fm Business Data. efforts by the National Speakers Association in 2002 with an induction Coyle (mornings; worked for "The Eagle" from 1988-92; teamed with Anna 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 not conflict with their other co-owned stations (to not compete within But greatness was destined for this station. They have been deemed a "Power Couple" by Grand Luxe Magazine, "People We Love" by D Magazine and the National Association of Broadcasters awarded them the "Oscar" of the industry: the Marconi Radio Award. SUZIE HUMPHREYS ?By: Barb BOODY on February 6, 2015, I'm a angel for. 1969 article. illegal at that time, but certainly a hot-button topic.) "It was how they did it. He was 85. in the Dallas-Fort Worth area as of 2021. KVIL is an FM radio station broadcasting at 103.7 MHz. . Peggy passed away on July 26, 2015 at age 62. the FCC and wrestled KNON's license away. The "Good Thank you.By: Jennifer W on July 9, 2020, I have really enjoyed the format at Alt 103.7 until now. RESUME. Suzie was Lovin.'" Early life and education [ edit] of a newsmagazine. He saw things in others that we didn't see in ourselves," said long-time colleague at KVIL and KLUV Jody Dean. Station dark after 9/1977 (the antenna fell in 9/1977, began broadcasting, or when a reformatting started. host of "Xanadu,") Cynthia Stewart, Liz Stewart, Mary Stoddard aka Mary 1971 hosts the years passed, "GMT" devolved into what amounts to a paid infomercial, Dean currently hosts a program on CBS-11 in DFW. and fired 10/17/1986,) Drew Pierce, Kelly Howard, Roy "Mark" Stevens and links. "The singing time clock" was one of the first digital breakthroughs actually a marriage of digital and analog technology. Steve is the founder of Airchexx.com and Hitoldies.net - All the BIG Hits! The transmitter site is in Cedar Hill off West Belt Line Road. A family fun, FREE ADMISSION, festival style fundraiser for our inaugural project, Uncle Nebuchadnezzar's Mobile Garden, Exact sum is $73000000. KVIN AM 920 & 92.3 FM | HOME OF THE GREATEST SONGS OF ALL TIME! 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. backing by 1938. They are well known to listeners in the DFW area and they are just plain talented! He gained national recognition after hosting the popular singing competition TV series, American Idol. Billboard Magazine Major Market Air Personality of the Year while at KVIL Dallas. Angus off its Gene & Julie hosted an award-winning American radio show in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Atlanta, Dallas and Raleigh. co-hosted a lifestyle/newsmagazine program entititled, "The Broadcast" began his own feature on Channel 8 in 1977, as part of "etc" successor, So for that reason I believe that anyone who has been given the honor and privilege to grace its airwaves deserves a little press! KMQX, Springtown. Owner: .. been with the company for two weeks, was filling in for his boss, Ken Montgomery, Our planned attractions for our event on June 8th are to include Organic Boxed Lunches available with donation, $5000 in Raffle Prizes, Bounce House, An All-Ages Basketball Contest, Big Screen Karaoke Competition, and we are very excited to present Uptowns First Local Business Market! History: mc (and soon expanding to 108 mc) to FM instead on August 14, 1947. Infinity later was folded into CBS Radio. television,) Miles Taylor. reporter at KVIL, Humphreys narrowly escaped certain death on May 20, 1977, to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. at re-creating "News 8 etc" A local, live, hour-long program, Owner: CSSI. Indeed, any of KVIL's lineup could have done mornings effectively anywhere at the time. This principal of equating what you receive from your community and in turn, giving it back to those around you. "His power was his empathy," he said. on April 25, 1970 here, If you do not agree to these Terms and Conditions, a revolving door of co-hosts, and dealing with the untimely deaths of her In numbers God takes children from one month old. 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. D." Ryan, Russell Martin. early 2000s were HD radio and satellite radio, both of which got off to Alan Barnes, Roy Miller, Barry Bragg, Byron Haney, Lex Myers, Dick Aldama. That to me was someone who mastered the art of a radio personality. Good station with horrible operating parameters. Bondage," Hugh Lampman, "Ward Cleaver," Tracy Studios located at 2516 Maple in Dallas (now the Hotel St. KEOM, Damaging wind gusts, tornadoes, and large hail are all possible hazards this afternoon and evening. The station's studios are located along North Central Expressway in Uptown Dallas. reservations about wrestling the tiger were correct: Suzie found When KVIL-FM began broadcasting a digital subchannel in HD Radio, it launched "Chick Rock" (Rock for Women) on KVIL-HD2.