WNBC Radio Alumni Group

WNBC Radio Alumni Group Author, founder (Mel Phillips Radio Views), former radio programmer (WRKO, WOR/FM, WNBC, KQV)

In Fond Remembrance: Chris Bailey was one of our WRKO disc jockeys in the 70's. Chris was known for his on-air energy an...
09/11/2026

In Fond Remembrance: Chris Bailey was one of our WRKO disc jockeys in the 70's. Chris was known for his on-air energy and worked at some of America's highest-rated stations. In addition
to ours, he entertained listeners at WOKY, KCBQ, KBEQ & Internet Radio. Chris passed away on Sept 11 at the age of 80 in 2022.
R.I.P. Chris.

In Fond Remembrance: Neil McIntyre left our radio world on Sept 11, 2008. Neil, was not only a friend but a humorous per...
09/11/2026

In Fond Remembrance: Neil McIntyre left our radio world on Sept 11, 2008. Neil, was not only a friend but a humorous personality who would move into programming at several stations such as KQV Pittsburgh, WPIX and WKTU New York, among, others. Neil was 68 at the time of his death. R.I.P. my friend.

Sundown tonight we celebrate the Hebrew year 5787. This year itstarts the same day we pay tribute to those that we lost ...
09/11/2026

Sundown tonight we celebrate the Hebrew year 5787. This year it
starts the same day we pay tribute to those that we lost on 9-1-1,
making it even more special.

9-1-1. 25th Anniversary of the worst day America has ever lived through, those of us who were lucky enough to live throu...
09/11/2026

9-1-1. 25th Anniversary of the worst day America has ever lived through, those of us who were lucky enough to live through it, that is. All of us that did must pay tribute to those of us who didn't.

AM/FM Radio, including over-the-air and radio streams, accounts for 70% of the time spent with ad-supported audio source...
09/10/2026

AM/FM Radio, including over-the-air and radio streams, accounts for 70% of the time spent with ad-supported audio sources in the car. AM/FM radio is the way for advertisers to reach the most young consumers in the car. Podcasts rank a distant second, accounting for 11% of ad-supported in-car audio time. This is still
another positive reason for advertisers to support both AM & FM Radio.

Sept 10, 1955TV's Greatest Western:"Gunsmoke" debuts on CBS-TV. To this day, it'sthe longest-running prime time series o...
09/10/2026

Sept 10, 1955
TV's Greatest Western:
"Gunsmoke" debuts on CBS-TV. To this day, it's
the longest-running prime time series of the
20th century!

Sept 9, 1956Elvis on TV:Elvis Presley makes his first appearance on Ed Sullivan's "Toast Of The Town" show and attracts ...
09/09/2026

Sept 9, 1956
Elvis on TV:
Elvis Presley makes his first appearance on Ed Sullivan's "Toast Of The Town" show and attracts a viewing audience of 50 million -
one third of the U.S. population!

Sept 8, 1966Starting The Trek:The hit TV series "Star Trek" premiereson NBC-TV.
09/08/2026

Sept 8, 1966
Starting The Trek:
The hit TV series "Star Trek" premieres
on NBC-TV.

Sept 8, 1921There She Is:16-Year-Old Margaret Gorman of Washington, DC is crowned the 1st Miss America in Atlantic City,...
09/08/2026

Sept 8, 1921
There She Is:
16-Year-Old Margaret Gorman of Washington, DC is crowned the 1st Miss America in Atlantic City, NJ

Sept 7, 1979Lee Leonard introduces George Grande who describes the format of the first All-Sports Cable Network: ESPN, w...
09/07/2026

Sept 7, 1979
Lee Leonard introduces George Grande who describes the format of the first All-Sports Cable Network: ESPN, which goes 24 hours in 1980.

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