Tonys career in radio began on Temple Universitys WRTI in 1969, but his interest in radio actually began to develop around age 4.Tony performs on Quiet Storm, the theme song for his radio program, that he co-wrote with Bert Willis and Philadelphia musicians Rob Arthurs and Rudy Gay.Tonys well-ordered priorities are God; his wife Sunshine and their family; career; rest; leisure activities; more rest; and various hobbies and other interests. Dr. Don Rose (air name of Donald Duane Rosenberg), Broadcast:KKIS/Concord, January 5, 1987*. Jennifer Neill, John DeBella's former on-air sidekick, claims the radio host routinely made lewd comments and groped her. WebLegendary radio host Tony Brown of 105.3 WDAS, has died at the age of 75, his family announced Wednesday. They become more like the general market stations in the pursuit of ratings and profits, he said. He had quite a legacy in the radio, which spanned nearly 50 years. 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Veteran radio personality Tony Scott makes a move from weekends to daily afternoon drive at 95.5 The Lou; hes filling in the spot recently vacated by DJ Kut. NNDB has added thousands of bibliographies for people, organizations, schools, and general topics, listing * Included in theDr. Don Rose Collection. In 1989, Anderson purchased WHAT 1340-AM, known as the Voice of the African American Community. At WHAT, he elevated the talk show format with popular hosts, such as Reggie Bryant, Mary Mason, and Elmer Smith. Mr. Brown: Thank you so much for having me on your program. Exhibit includes comments by Mr. Davis. Veteran with more relatives still in harms way in the military. * Included in TheBig 610 Collection. Not TV and newspapers, which tended to cast Black people in a negative light or ignored them altogether but radio. Seals vs.L.A. Blades (WHL Hockey), April 17, 1964*. No more work, no more arguing. The school will soon have a mural depicting them. \"We go all the way to right out of high school. Sign up for our weekly newsletter. He offered me wise counsel cultivated from a long career as a radio manager, entrepreneur and community servant., Teenagers who desegregated Girard College to be honored with a mural. BookExcerpt: Don Sherwoods Raid On Stockton, Broadcast: KFRC/61, October 1964 (Traffic Report Only), Craig Harrison (air name of Harrison Wooley), Broadcast:Starlight Salute Excerpt (July 16, 1966) *, Broadcast: KCBS Newsradio 25th Anniversary, May 20, 1993, Promotional Biography: KCBS Newsradio 74, c. 1978, Broadcast: Magic 61 Era Ends, August 12, 1993, Broadcast: KNEW Channel 91, June 30, 1974, Broadcast: KEWB,1959-1960 (Composite)*, Doc Herroldoperating his Arc Fone station, Circa 1912, The History of KQW,San Jose, from Voices Out Of The Fog, Broadcast:KQW 30th Anniversary, November 10, 1945, Broadcast: KOIT93.3 FM (August 29, 1971), Broadcast: 1260/KYA, September 7, 1972**. * Included in Broadcast: As Al Knight, KOBY 1550, 1959*, Winkly &Nutly Report To The Nation, 1960**, Broadcast: KMPX Big Band 99, July 25, 1982. Though syndication is on the horizon, Brown said the move to KTTP on an AM frequency will limit his audience reach temporarily, but it will allow him to aggressively go after the pieces of the pie that I wasnt able to consume before. KAYT is a noncommercial radio station unlike KTTP, which is a commercial station that will allow a broader advertising base, Brown said. Learn more about Social Responsibility at WHYY. So many people grew up with Tony Brown and listened to Tony Brown. At the time of his death, Anderson co-hosted Electric Magazine on Saturday mornings on WURD. Billy Joel & Stevie Nicks floor seat tickets, In this archival photo at WDAS, Tony Brown sits in the front row fourth from the left with Dyana Williams to his immediate left. WDAS Georgie Woods, The Man With the Goods, was not only a radio personality but an advocate for civil rights. KSFO: The Golden West Collection. Every night at 7, he invited listeners to spend a Brown night with Tony, where he would spin slow jams with a touch of jazz that evoked romance. Some callers make donations, others order pizzas to be delivered to local spots. WHYY offers a voice to those not heard, a platform to share everyones stories, a foundation to empower early and lifelong learners and a trusted space for unbiased news. Win Tickets to Nephew Tommy at The Keswick! Jerry Wells sits third from the right. That was one of Codys gifts. 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He was 75 years old. God bless you. By then, Anderson had started WURD, the only African American-owned and operated talk radio station in Pennsylvania, and one of a handful in the country. It was one of the few mediums that Black people could depend on to get information important to them, to hear their own music, to hear their own voices and issues discussed. Broadcast: KPENWar Of The Worlds, April 17, 1964*. |N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|XYZ|, Exhibit includes text. * Included in TheKSAN & KSOL Collection. Anybody whos listened to Philadelphia Black radio over the past 50 years was probably influenced by Anderson, who died of COVID-19 complications last month at 78. Acquisitions for the St. Louis Radio Photograph Collection are still ongoing. Beginning Monday, July 7, in three hours from 6 to 9 a.m., Brown will present local, state and national news, weather and issues live from the shows new home at 3419 Hynson St. I want to thank KAYT for working with me through the years. He was 75 years old. Thompson last saw Anderson a few months ago at Woodys Barber Shop in Wynnefield a place steeped in Black history. * Included in TheK-101 Era Collection. #46 of 164. This morning as usual I was near Montgomery Louisiana and working my paper route for the stores and heard the comments on the Black experience during the World Wars. Natural Neil (air name of Neilson Neil Ross), Broadcast: The KYA Mix Tape, July 13, 1977*, One Million Lean Gene Greens (Promotional Money),Circa 1965, Broadcast: GeneNelsons 30th Anniversary, December 1, 1992, Broadcast:1260/KYA, November 5, 1967*, Bobby Ocean (air nameof Ernest Lenhart, a/k/a Radio Ray Farrell), ComicStrip: Mod Bods by Radio Ray (KKIS), January 1967, Broadcast: KGONews/Talk 81 Friday Night Rock Trivia, June 1978*. WP Designer. * Included in TheComplete KCBS Collection. He is a regular presence on FOX News, appearing on FOX and Friends, The Daily Briefing with Dana Perino, and Tucker Carlson Tonight. You knew the songs. In addition to his two highly-rated radio programs and tv appearances, Tony also hosts the Eat! ** Producer. Broadcast: KEWBChannel 91, October 1961*, Broadcast:1260/KYA, December 23, 1969*, EdwardW. Meece: A Tribute by Eric Meece, William Roscoe (Bill) Mercer(a/k/a The Burner and Rosko), Broadcast: KSAN1450 AM, December 15, 1960*, Broadcast: KDIA 1310 AM, December 28, 1962. Born: 11-Apr-1933Birthplace: Charleston, WV, Gender: MaleRace or Ethnicity: BlackOccupation: Talk Show Host, Radio Personality, Author, Nationality: United StatesExecutive summary: Host of Tony Brown's Journal, High School: Garnet High School, Charleston, WV University: BA Sociology, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI (1959) University: MA Psychiatric Social Work, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI (1961) Professor: Central Washington University Professor: Federal City College Administrator: Dean, School of Communications, Howard University (1971-72) Administrator: Dean, Hampton University (2004-), Do you know something we don't? Rapides Parish Broadcast:1260/KYA, October 21, 1967*, Promotional Biography Sheet, 560/KSFO, 1978, Broadcast: KOIT (Final Broadcast), April 17, 2005, Pictured on KYA Official 12-60 Survey, March 23,1968. the top of most pages, or via the "Related Topics" box in the sidebar. 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