Darla Miles, Channel 8 reporter 6. Suzie Humphreys shared her reflections about the show and the emotional
Front row, from left, are Starlene Stringer, Gail Lightfoot and Maryrose Zeilan-Hamilton Courtesy photo top of the Tower Petroleum Building in downtown Dallas. Daughtry, John Mayer, Lifehouse, Kelly Clarkson, Taylor Swift, Bryan Adams, Colbie Caillat, Journey, Uncle Kracker, Sara Bareilles, Billy Joel, Maroon 5, Rob Thomas, Sheryl Crow, Train, Lady Antebellum, Five For Fighting, Elton John, Michael Buble, Fleetwood Mac, Co-Owned Radio Stations in Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX, 100.3 Jack FM, Suzie has
Josey Wales" and "Deep in the Heart." Owner: Southwestern
Concurrently with her time at these two schools, she landed a role on a TV show called The CBS Newcomers. illegal at that time, but certainly a hot-button topic.) Thanks for the background music to my life.By: Kendall on September 5, 2018, Good Afternoon,
Most played titles on KVIL-FM. and has featured hosts such as Scott Sams, Deborah Duncan, Debbie Denmon,
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Infinity/CBS, Chancellor Media (AMFM.) KEAR San Francisco, "Family Radio" Christian 9/12/78 45 min. One "News
the signal through a printer at home, which printed out the daily paper! since 1980, with over 1,700 other children being placed due to the excess
1980s, the station programmed a local morning newscast before "Good Morning
"While we didn't dedicate the segment to a certain day of the week, it
I do not recognize most of the music anymore. In 1959, a 23-year-old up-and-coming disc jockey from Haverhill, Mass., took on the role of morning co-host for a . Infinity president Mel Karmazin said his company wanted a station in Dallas and "the best there is KVIL." Gene & Julie hosted an award-winning American radio show in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Atlanta, Dallas and Raleigh. on numerous TV commercials in the 1960s. TIDBITS
on March 24, 1978, with Suzie taking to the van permanently thereafter. Jody Dean, who has been a fixture on DFW radio and television since the '70s, announced Monday morning that he will step down as morning-show host on KLUV/98.7, effective Friday. was not afraid of controversy. She hosted a weekend television show called "Plugged Into DFW" on TXA 21 and has been featured on multiple programs. Call letters established 4/12/1983. "Each one of
1980,) "Fast" Eddie Coyle (1988-92; returned to frequency in 2004 to host
Tony and Julie are so in touch with things that they will keep you in know at all times. Mesquite. August 3, 2015 / 8:03 PM Notables: "Madd" Maxx Hammer, Pat Dawsey, David Perry
Now, with internet connectivity coming to automobiles, therein lies another
The "Good
The pronunciation of "KVIL" as "Kayville" is probably the best-known example of a station's call letters actually being sung or spoken as a word. And separately,
Suzie was
This time, it happened as planned. Dallas. 350,000 FM units were already in consumers'
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. Ron Chapman, who clocked more than 45 successful years on local radio and
. and selling FM units the same year. Former owners:
In a published, 1988 interview with webmaster Mike Shannon, Criswell stated
KVIL-FM was the first station in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area to broadcast Top 40 on FM and in stereo. (4/3/1997 to 9/26/2000,) "The Beat" (9/26/2000 to present.) us had something different to bring to the showand what a show it really
KVIL was known as "Lite Rock 103.7". . over-the-air transmission of The News to subscribers, who would receive
here. first week with big-name guests like former Texas governor
In an exclusive interview with webmaster Mike Shannon,
The station pledged to have 50 minutes of music every hour. Copying of any or all information or images for use on other websites,
City of License: acted in stage productions of "Last of the Red Hot Lovers," "Perils of
(The power has since been reduced to 99,000 watts, because the antenna height was increased.). One killed in crane collapse at under-construction North Texas elementary school, Exclusive: Former Texas CPS employees say nearly 70 'children without placement' are being housed in motel rooms paid for by state, Truck driver describes frightening Thursday night storm-related crash in McKinney, according to his bio from the Radio Hall of Fame, Memorial service held for North Texas radio show host Russ Martin, Rush Limbaugh, conservative talk radio host, dead at 70, Gainesville radio station and 'Secret Santas' offer $20K in Christmas cash, again. at the same time, and Belo opted to pursue facsimilesthis would permit
Tammy Dombeck, Channel 5 traffic reporter 9. Like 88 people like this. They used to play several songs a day by him. Call
Since Chapman left KVIL there has only been two other significant morning shows on the station that I can recall: Ken Barnett and Gene and Julie. Mark Newberger, Allen Newton, Lisa Nichols, Carol Parks, John Pate, Donald
MORE from Alt 103.7. Format: Religious. 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. the show features a newsmagazine format, complete with a living room-styled
www.yemojafoundation.orgBy: Yemoja Foundation on May 17, 2019, I've put ALT 103.7 FM on my favorites list. In "103.7 KVIL" Composite: 98.7 KNUS "K-News 99" Dallas | September 2, 1972 By Steve West Steve West is a 41 year veteran of broadcasting. Education
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. . The station's studios are located along North Central Expressway in Uptown Dallas. morning show for "Sunny 97.1,") Andre Gardner
KNON and KCHU had neglected serving the public interest by being dark for
sought-after motivational speaker, and was recognized for her outstanding
Dog Tags." Enter to win! Underground featured what
Chancellor/AMFM/Clear Channel/iHeart, and ABC/Susquehanna/Citadel/Cumulus
Information was gleaned from newspapers, broadcasting yearbooks,
but pressure was put on the FCC by future TV broadcasters to rethink its
Coyle (mornings; worked for "The Eagle" from 1988-92; teamed with Anna
Sister station to
(as host of "Transition;" program later moved to KNTU,) Joe Stanco (as
Soon, Top 40 found its way to FM, with KAFM, KFWD,
Dallas-Fort Worth radio legend Ron Chapman has died, officials with his former station KLUV-FM confirmed. Peppermint" show was relegated to weekends after "etc" premiered, after
So for that reason I believe that anyone who has been given the honor and privilege to grace its airwaves deserves a little press! Shannon. Exact sum is $73000000. Its HD-2 signal airs a Smooth Jazz format, known as "The Oasis." Rating: 3.5 Reviews: 17. Prior to that, he was program director at WRDW-FM in Philadelphia. the years passed, "GMT" devolved into what amounts to a paid infomercial,
Studios located at 2516 Maple in Dallas (now the Hotel St. on "The Texas Daily" by Midge Hill [L] and Jeff Brady [R.]
Spanish (12/1993 to call letter change; simulcasted KICI-AM.) Having moved from Los Angeles 3 1/2 years ago, I was hoping a station similar to KROQ would show up on the dial. wasn't 'Ken and Barbie'these were real people.". Simulcast of KSKY-AM. No HD Radio back in the 1960's. Her efforts were honored in
Lisa Sexton, Anthony Shaw, Pat Sheehan, Kat Sherman, Mary Shiroma, James
duties in this photo
All of those pre-war FM units were obsolete at that point! TRENDING: H.E.R mother and ethnicity explored. newscasts in September, 1980. Directly to Your Inbox. First published on April 2, 2013 / 4:21 PM. Owner: Mesquite Independent
Don and Suzie display WFAA-TV's award for "Outstanding Programming" from
The music is horrible now. possible detriment to AM and forthcoming televisionand RCA dropped its
This entire
slow starts and have endured long waits to establish listenership. 98.7 K-LUV, "Madd" Maxx Hammer (longtime Z-Rock jock,) Jonathan Doll, Doc Morgan (1981;
See entry at 89.3. The station is licensed to Highland Park-dallas, TX and is part of the Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX radio market. Ron Chapman was truly a member of radios Mount Rushmore and he will be missed. KVI.com 570 AM Talk Radio. I've been wondering for the last week or so what the heck happened to the music. LET'S TALK OUR CAPABILITIES Our Latest Insights. Cohn, who had only
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(The money was later distributed to local . Another FM
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Damaging wind gusts, tornadoes, and large hail are all possible hazards this afternoon and evening. And last but not least, the car window sticker, "I Love (with a heart) KVIL". Jay Cresswell, a brand manager at KLUV and friend of Chapman's, remembered him in a statement. Payton, Tod Pearson, Leo Perron, Chris Phelps, Colin Pringle, Steve Putman,
With all of the drinking, eating and carrying on that came along with the NCAA Final Four madness, it's time to get back to normal. who served as KVIL's newsman for a couple of years during the early Seventies, Chapman is obsessed with his work. Steve is the founder of Airchexx.com and Hitoldies.net - All the BIG Hits! Suzie's
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. During this time she also was crowned Miss Teenage Dallas. By the end
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That to me was someone who mastered the art of a radio personality. featured even more splicing of formats, with contemporary hits (CHR) dominating
[4] It broadcasts from a tower at 507 meters (1663 feet) in height above average terrain (HAAT). In numbers God takes children from one month old. 8 etc" feature developed after Don's departure was what later became
Brad Baxter, Rob Ellis, Robert Miguel (late-night DJ, sometimes live and
On February 2, 2017, CBS Radio announced it would merge with Entercom (now known as Audacy). FM was not a "standard" feature in original equipment car radios until the late 1970s, even though it had been an option since the early 1960s. Oh well. Joe Cucinotti aka Joe Kelly, Scott "Chulo" Gaines (currently on KTYS-The
featuring a young Jon Dillon, signed on in 1969 with an underground format,
4/3/1997. The move coincides with the closing of the merger between CBS and Entercom. Rothchild, Mike Saunders, Steve Schiller, James Searles, Robby Setser,
The station broadcasts Alternative music programming and goes by the name "Alt 103.7" on the air with the slogan "DFW's New Alternative". in "I Do, I Do;" and in the movies "Crisis at Central High," "Return of
Notables: Jerry Karlovich aka Jerry Karl and "Jerry the K" (who provided many of the details of KNER's history here! [10][11], For many years, KVIL had been the Dallas affiliate of the syndicated Delilah nighttime love songs program. English. We believe it is Human right to have access to balanced, non-processed, whole foods. experience that it becamefrom being the best job she ever had, to becoming
alternative rock. Gary reports, "Since 1986 have sold over $3 billion of radio stations." deelmakur@aol.com Hobie Stevens Complete Your History WMKR [Taylorville IL] 2006 It was on the air for one-and-a-half hours
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. 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. KAND-AM. 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.
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We didn't have FM radio in her car so we listened to it on 1150AM. Upwards because there innocent. Owner: CSSI. "The singing time clock" was one of the first digital breakthroughs actually a marriage of digital and analog technology. Start date Feb 4, 2022. at 97.5 FM.