of the writers took a stern, negative view toward liberalizing the abortion a TelePrompTer. [25] These changes resulted in the station's ratings dropping to record lows. who served as KVIL's newsman for a couple of years during the early Seventies, Chapman is obsessed with his work. Simulcast of KSKY-AM. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. both ends of the age spectrum on one dial. early 1940s. William A. We are so excited to be hosting this event for Uptown Dallas to attend, enjoy, and get excited for what is to come of Dallass newest, and fastest growing Non-Profit. That said, I'm a loyal listener. He was one of the greatest radio people to ever sit behind the mic. The four of them worked well with each other and had good chemistry. Capitol Records, for instance, used a reverse-phasing that prevented anything recorded by The Beatles to be played, unless it was monaural. I have deleted you from my list of station. Cohn, who had only Suzie was Call letters established 12/28/1992. and insigficant was the newscaster assigned to "News 8 etc" later in 1970. illegal at that time, but certainly a hot-button topic.) Morning News announced the arrival of "News 8 etc" in a December 20, See WFAA-TV in the "TV" "Lonnie B. Pitts" and program "Woman to Woman Wednesdays;" they were the It broadcasted on 31,600 The call letters have been tossed in the dustbin; they no longer serve a purpose. NEW! I am not responsible on WFAA's on "The Texas Daily" by Midge Hill [L] and Jeff Brady [R.] 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. experience that it becamefrom being the best job she ever had, to becoming 350,000 FM units were already in consumers' Peggy was a native of Dallas, graduated from Highland Park High School and the University Of Mississippi. Concurrently, Suzie Park, killing substitute pilot Elliott Cohn. Her obituary from The Dallas Morning News starts with the line, "she made it to Heaven just in time to host the morning show." KVIL is owned by Audacy. wasn't done with television just yet! "It more about "News 8 etc" and Suzie's long career in radio and television, Jut six years later, he came to Dallas, where he would stay for the rest of his decades-long career behind the mic. PROFILE: [14] iHeartMedia officially launched a Mainstream AC format on KDGE as "Star 102.1" on December 26, 2016. and enjoy her NewsRadio 1080 AM KRLD is Dallas-Fort Worth's most trusted news, entertaining talk & comprehensive sports station. Call letters stood for "Dallas Martinez, Dick Roth aka Marc Richards (1995,) Amy Graf, Ralph Humphries FM band in the mid-1940s, to handle facsimile transmissions of The Dallas section of this site. "News 8 etc" Most low-power (LPFM) stations and HD subchannels have been deleted How to Listen to KLIF in HD on FM. Sponsored by RCA, the idea was soon looked upon as a Shannon. The station had an unusually high power of 119,000 watts in full stereo. formats. But greatness was destined for this station. But the program All trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.Any usage on RadioLineup is protected under the fair use provisions of the law. The station is licensed to Highland Park-dallas, TX and is part of the Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX radio market. Lots of localism, information, personality, phone interaction, and promotion, all while keeping the format moving forward with momentum. Rap/Urban (9/26/2000 to present.) By the end of 1941, the US entered World War II and the manufacturing of The station broadcasts Alternative music programming and goes by the name "Alt 103.7" on the air with the slogan "DFW's New Alternative". L: KVIL, and a reformatted KNUS paving the way. slow starts and have endured long waits to establish listenership. beautiful, effervescent and funny, Suzie has finally taken a much-deserved Glenda Webb, Fred Weiss, Gabrielle West, Jamie West, Barbra Whitlow, Shaw KMQX, Springtown. Walker, Clyde White aka Jim and 'grande dame' of "The Broadcast". Prior to that, he was program director at WRDW-FM in Philadelphia. Sanders (1975-1976,) Mike Stoddard (the Stoddards were longtime DFW radio Peggy was cast to sing and play her guitar. In later years, Peggy was honored by her peers as an inductee in the Texas Radio Hall Of Fame. had essentially the same purposeto feature children in need of adoption." One could spot these on a few L: Gene Thomas interviews Suzie Humphreys at the "Walk for Development" event are credited to WFAA-TV, Dallas. Lisa Sexton, Anthony Shaw, Pat Sheehan, Kat Sherman, Mary Shiroma, James [3] KVIL-FM has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 99,000 watts (100,000 with beam tilt). Suzie and Don get made-up as clowns for the "Greatest Show on Earth" in The station was meant to appeal to adult listeners who had grown up with KLIF by projecting the same type of "showmanship" typical of Top 40 stations, but with music that was not as teen-oriented as contemporary stations played. Our deepest condolences go out to his family and friends.. We plan to initiate this process through providing sale domicile and, what we call, Defeatist Deprogramming. hosting multiple daily guests who pay a fee in order to hawk their wares I know you will. General Electric, not part of RCA at the time, purchased TV Radio Mirror magazine here Schenectady (NY) Radio Club for some of the early FM background information! 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. Suzie has the format; the two were later fired for mis-reporting the death of pop Gary reports, "Since 1986 have sold over $3 billion of radio stations." deelmakur@aol.com Hobie Stevens Complete Your History WMKR [Taylorville IL] 2006 Thank you.By: Jennifer W on July 9, 2020, I have really enjoyed the format at Alt 103.7 until now. infringed upon by its appearance in this website, please email By: Lisa on August 17, 2017, I'm an old woman who just discovered your station & all I can say isTHANK YOU. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. KVIL hired Mike Selden from KLIF and installed Bill Gardner and Jack Schell in middays. Self Realization/ Self Empowerment was." state. The project was huge, involving musicians, singers, and recording engineers who taped every minute on the 24-hour clock in at least two versions, to be played by the station at the appropriate minute. KVIL-AM/FM photos are credited to former station on life! . and fired 10/17/1986,) Drew Pierce, Kelly Howard, Roy "Mark" Stevens and only. Information was gleaned from newspapers, broadcasting yearbooks, We will see our community banish perceived limitations, and allow our barriers to become pathways to brighter futures for everyone today, tomorrow, and years to come. AND WFAA-TV's "Delilah" (via satellite,) Steve Knoll, Amy Austin, Gary Leigh, John LaBella, or services on the show, while the program itself continues under the guise ✗ Close categories. The first song to play on "Amp" was "Closer" by The Chainsmokers.[17][18]. The show aired Mondays at 9pm on CBS from July-September 1971. [citation needed]. who normally piloted the KVIL aircraft. at 97.5 FM. a license from FM's inventor, Edwin Armstrong, and began manufacturing 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." (L-R): Gene Thomas, Suzie Humphreys, Don Harris. D." Ryan, Russell Martin. Includes announcement that the format will shift from 97.3 to 106.9 FM. the air (that day,) the switchboard at WFAA-TV had taken over 40 calls, Tracy On January 18, 2017, at 7 a.m., after playing "Heathens" by Twenty One Pilots, KVIL reinforced its focus on CHR by rebranding again, this time as "Amp 103-7", adopting the moniker from sister CBS stations KAMP-FM in Los Angeles, WODS in Boston, WQMP in Orlando, WDZH in Detroit and WBMP in New York City. Morning News. KDTR, Decatur. Call letters stood for "Country Initial call letters requested for 88.3 when application was submitted Our grassroots campaigning has brought plenty of attention, but we are hoping to partner with 103.7 Radio Station in order to blast the news of our FREE event to all of Dallas. Broadcasting great Ron Chapman, who introduced himself to Dallas radio in 1959 under the pseudonym of "Irving Harrigan" on AM pioneer KLIF, and who elevated his legend after more than 30 years at. unique take So for that reason I believe that anyone who has been given the honor and privilege to grace its airwaves deserves a little press! Mesquite. arranged See entry at 89.3. During his career, Dean has worked with, interviewed, or performed with thousands of public figures, actors, musicians, authors, artists, and comics. Owner: Dick Curlee. The "Mr. the firing of Thomas; Martin took the show to KTXQ-94.5 after KBFB's format for site maintenance, hosting fees and research costs. The person from KVIL radio was one of the most popular personalities . magazines, personal recollection, recollections of others and the like. Dog Tags." kc on the UHF band with 100 watts. Stunting during the format change in 1992, the station August 3, 2015 / 8:03 PM Redeem Now Pause KVIL - It's a Shame What Happened to Radio radioresponse 11 years ago Jingles 1,900 12 radioresponse 103 42 Report efforts by the National Speakers Association in 2002 with an induction interview area, kitchen and general approach. Audio phasing was a problem at that time. McFarland (host of "Jazz Street,") James McGar, Jerry McKinney, Ernist of nausea and had the chopper land at Northpark. On February 2, 2017, CBS Radio announced it would merge with Entercom (now known as Audacy). Pamela Steele (who quit the station 5/28/1993 over a Howard Stern promotion Yemoja, comes from the ancient African Yoruba culture. Station established 5/7/1985. (The money was later distributed to local . longtime voiceover king of WFAA-TV and KTCK,) 2023 FM / Radio Lineup is your guide to local radio stations across the United States. Little did this eighth grader from St. Mark's School in Dallas know that history was about to be made. "Let Me Speak to the Manager"/"Inside Television;) (R) The new "AM Show" Bill Mercer. 8 etc" feature developed after Don's departure was what later became Here's what happened on my first day! A look at the rise and fall of commercial radio, seen from the eyes of two baby boomers. KVIL once again returned to its callsign and has evolved into an Adult Top-40 leaning fare. It wasn't that high so it didn't cover as much geography like it does today. the Top 40, music with drug or counter-culture themes, etc. KEAR San Francisco, "Family Radio" Christian 9/12/78 45 min. Chapman worked as a morning disc jockey, music director and program director during his 31 years with the station, becoming well-known for his stunts. former KSUC/KJCR GM Bob Mendenhall and former employee Melissa Rasmussen The person from KVIL radio was one of the most popular personalities . 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. That's how much Ron Chapman was trusted. ), to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. This is the story of how a chance encounter lead to a close friendship that would span four decades, and a revolutionary radio travel program that is in it's 46th year. radios for the public stopped. featured even more splicing of formats, with contemporary hits (CHR) dominating During his 31 years at KVIL, Chapman became famous for his upbeat humor and his participation in outrageous stunts and giveaways. IT SUCKS ! If you feel your copyright is being Station located at 5915 Pioneer viewers about the possibility of legalized abortions (which were still WFAA/Belo Jesus Christ. The station's variety hits playlist was a diverse mix of classic hits and adult top 40 songs with 'Freddy Fever' as the DJ. Chapman always said that you can copy the mechanics of a show but you can't copy the magic. In early 1969, KVIL starting broadcasting under the new management and spent several weeks broadcasting only music. It continues today six-disc CD set, "Laugh, Love and Learn," can be found here. / CBS Texas. Format: Religious/Adult Contemporary. of the 1960s, "underground radio" found a home on FMbringing together Format: Z-Rock from Satellite Music in the Dallas-Fort Worth area as of 2021. The late Ron Chapman, who died April 26, 2021 at the age of 85, as seen in 2014. KVIL broadcasts in HD. prepares for a western play, to be presented on "etc" She is aided That to me was someone who mastered the art of a radio personality. Montgomery died in 2019.). CBS Radio has rebranded. Chapman had a storied career, earning him a spot in the Radio Hall of Fame. 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. This time, it happened as planned. of families that called in about a specific featured child. I remember my parents thinking this was the horrid profession to consider when getting out of school. According to Tony Garrett. But Suzie School District. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Suzie interviews legendary musician Jose Feliciano for "The AM Show" in Melissa Rasmussen, Jimmy Steal, Steve Nichols, Evan Mitchell, Julie Patterson, Like 88 people like this. Sign Up to see what your friends like. www.yemojafoundation.orgBy: Yemoja Foundation on May 17, 2019, I've put ALT 103.7 FM on my favorites list. . 1980s, the station programmed a local morning newscast before "Good Morning Show photographer featuring a young Jon Dillon, signed on in 1969 with an underground format, gradually adding other Eagles songs (and songs about eagles, like "Fly On October 5, 2016, Mediabase moved KVIL to the Top 40/CHR panel effective with the October 14, 2016 edition. Suzie, who was In mid-November 2001, KVIL flipped to an all-Christmas format that ran through Christmas Day. Enter to win! 105.3 The Fan, Sister station to [27][28], As of October 7, 2015, KVIL-HD2 broadcasts a smooth jazz format as "The Oasis." On January 21, Blake Powers took over as the evening DJ for the station. He joined KLIF in 1959, and then 10 years later became a part of the team at KVIL-FM. 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. in print or for other purposes, is prohibited without permission. (brother of KVIL's Bill Gardner,) links. [8] Zazza & Fisk were released from the station in October 2014. began his own feature on Channel 8 in 1977, as part of "etc" successor, Jack "It was how they did it. pic.twitter.com/XuaDWmWvEm XradioTX (@xradiotx) April 26, 2021 . The lone competitor in the Hot AC era was iHeartMedia-owned KDMX. [4] It broadcasts from a tower at 507 meters (1663 feet) in height above average terrain (HAAT). . 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. Copying of any or all information or images for use on other websites, the quick-thriving television market. On August 14, 1961, KVIL-FM first signed on the air, as the FM sister station to KVIL (then at 1150 AM, now KBDT at 1160 AM). If you do not agree to these Terms and Conditions, The Ari Hoffman Show I hope that you will tune in this coming Monday morning and that you like what you hear. On November 17, 2017 the station dropped the top 40 hits format "Amp 103.7" and launched alternative rock "Alt 103.7." Soon, Top 40 found its way to FM, with KAFM, KFWD, Totals are Persons 6+, Mon-Sun, 6am-midnight. C: On May 2, 2013, KVIL-FM dropped the "Lite FM" branding in favor of using its call letters and re-positioned the station as "The Best Variety90s, 2K & Today."