Halcovage's contract began March 30, 2023, and runs through March 29, 2028. The new KB also introduced a service unique to the market with meteorologist Louis Allen. Azar was a graduate of St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute and Canisius College; he chose the surname Azar as a nod to his Hispanic ancestry, as many Spaniard names ended with "-azar." Reynolds is often regarded as an early progenitor of "shock talk radio", whose sometimes outlandish on and off-air stunts garnered widespread publicity. by Contributing Editor April 27, 2023. The 25-year veteran of Buffalo radio and television has written five books and curates The Buffalo Stories Archives-- hundreds of thousands of books, images, and audio/visual media which tell the stories of who we are in Western New York. wkbw; Scripps Local Media There were at least a couple of dozen Buffalonians in attendance courtesy of the WKBW/Orange Crush Beatles caravan, hosted by Danny Neaverth. Neaverth recalled that his first radio work was as a young teenager, when he, his longtime friend and collaborator Joey Reynolds, WEBR jockey Danny McBride, and others set up a closed-circuit radio station at a Boys Club in Buffalo, under a sponsorship deal with a local pizzeria that "paid" the jockeys in free pizza. In 2014, the station was acquired by the prestigious E.W. By 1964, American fuddy-duddies had withstood the waves of bobbysoxers and Elvis wagging hips but the arrival of a moppy-headed quartet of singers from England took the genre up another notch. She joined Jenn Schanz, Marissa Perlman, Angela Christoforos and Kaylee Wendt in exiting Channel 4 after finishing their contracts at a station in the nation's No. While inspiring many of the changes that came to KB and many other stations around the country, the Hound stayed true to his style, and founded WBLK Radio; where he continued to uncover and spotlight new artists, both in Buffalo, and to a syndicated audience around the country. KLIF was a marvelously successful station but, I couldnt have made a better choice. He writes about Buffalos pop culture history. In 1986, he arrived at then-WNBC in New York City doing the afternoon drive, Howard Stern's previous shift. The place: 1420 Main Street in Buffalo, New York - the original home of WKBW-TV. Sandy Beach was in the original broadcast in 1968, Jack Armstrong was in the 1971 version, and Shane in 1973. Many who played a part in making those smaller stations great feel slighted by the fact that KB has swallowed up the collective memory of the early rock nroll era; but its no slight on those great stations and the folks who worked there: Its more a testament to the incredible juggernaut that KB was. His first radio job was WWOL in Buffalo with Dick Purtan, then WKWK, in Wheeling, WV. After he was reinstated, his first words on the air were "I still think she's a stupid broad". WKBW-TV was also one of the first stations to travel with the Buffalo Sabres hockey team in the 1970s, broadcasting select games, and is a supporter of the triple A Buffalo Bisons baseball team. Jim McLaughlin introduces Halloween 1973, and reminds youDont turn around. He worked at various other radio stations in North Carolina. He would join WGR in 1972 where he . Youll hear snippets of disc jockeys Stan Roberts, Fred Klestine, Jay Nelson, Dan Neaverth, and Joey Reynolds at work, followed by a Henry Brach newscast, and a quick excerpt from Irv Weinsteins documentary Buffalo and La Cosa Nostra. Many KB commercialsand contests follow. (News file photo) By Sharon Cantillon. Narrated by Irv Weinstein, Instant KB was actually released on a single-sided album sized record for distribution sponsors on the local and national level. What's Next for Tucker Carlson? Former Anchors Chart a Possible Course During his time in Buffalo, he and fellow DJ Danny Neaverth recorded a novelty single entitled "Rats in My Room" (an expanded and rearranged cover of a Leona Anderson song of the same name). Art Roberts, formerly with Gordon McClendon and more recently the afternoon man at WCUE, Akron Ohio handled the 2 to 6 PM slot. A specially written and produced KB Preview Party was broadcast from 12 Noon to 2 PM on Friday, July 4th. Listeners were asked to search for the WKBW $200 Mystery Telephone Number, a number chosen from the Buffalo directory. (Buffalo Stories archives). Granite, under the direction of CEO W. Don Cornwell. What to my wondering ear should appear but a polka, hold everything! My initial handshake with the radio station came upon landing in Buffalo, recalls Perry Allan. At "KB" and WBNY, the rock-jock rosters were dotted with the splendid talents of DAN NEAVERTH, TOM SHANNON, JOEY REYNOLDS, DICK BIONDI, PERRY ALLEN, LUCKY PIERRE, TOM CLAY, FRED KLESTINE, and RUSS "THE MOOSE" SYRACUSE. Tucker Carlson is joining a long list of nightly news hosts who once commanded huge audiences before quick departures from their networks. On this day, McKenzie dropped by the Buffalo studios of beautiful music WADV-FM to promote two jazz albums that were recorded in the Hotel Statlers Downtown Room. Ricardo Efrain Thomas Aquino Carballada de Babilon[1] (April24, 1929[2] March 25, 2021), known professionally as Rick Azar, was an American broadcaster who spent 31 years at WKBW-TV in Buffalo, New York. He returned to WWKB (formerly WKBW) in 2003 astheir morning man (6-10 daily) rejuvenating that station's ratings. Many who played a part in making those smaller stations great feel slighted by the fact that KB has swallowed up the collective memory of the early rock nroll era; but its no slight on those great stations and the folks who worked there: Its more a testament to the incredible juggernaut that KB was. Ironically, the man who brought Elvis to Memorial Auditorium was out at KB when the station went Rock n Roll full-time. Shelton Square, featuring The Palace Burlesk and WWOL Radio. For that reason, KB owns a special place not only in Buffalos pop cultural lexicon, but also for thousands and thousands of fans, who just like the ones in Buffalo, fell asleep with their transistor under their pillow, wondering where the hell Lackawanna was. Over the years Sandy has changed stations, formats and hairstyles but feels that Buffalo was always a good fit, saying " I managed to pick places where my personality and the things I like to do fit." After that, he continued at several venerable stations, including WKBW in Buffalo, New York, WNBC and WOR in New York City, KQV in Pittsburgh, KMPC and KRTH in Los Angeles, WPOP and WDRC in Hartford, WIXY in Cleveland, and WIBG and WFIL in Philadelphia. Sixteen-year-old Jay Burch of Orchard Park High School described Beatlemania from the midst of it in 1964 this way: The Beatles singing is OK, but its the haircuts and dress that make them standouts. (Buffalo Stories archives.). writing about the people, places, and ideas that make Buffalo unique and special. WKBW-AM History - Buffalo Broadcasters Association Steve's Buffalo roots run deep: all eight of his great-grandparents called Buffalo home, with his first ancestors arriving here in 1827. Click image for more. For 70 years, more mature generations have been panning the choices of teenage girls and especially the fervor with which they make those choices. Station Management promptly suspended him which created an outcry of public support from his listeners. Leverage your professional network, and get hired. The names change, but from Frank Sinatra to Justin Bieber, rigid-minded adults cant understand all the swooning over (some singer) with (some bizarre haircut, bizarre dance, etc.). Beatlemania continued at a fever pitch through all of 1964 and 1965. I was thinking NBCold, ultra classy posturing. It was fifty years ago to the day that Sandy was first heard on the airwaves of WKBWradio. WKBW-TV followed the team to the current facility in Orchard Park, N.Y. in 1973 (known then as Rich Stadium and now as Ralph Wilson Stadium). He instead stated that, though he was comfortable being in the public spotlight, he did not feel an overwhelming need for it and felt that he retired at the right time. The club included a weekly newsletter and discounts from KB advertisers. Strictly from a Buffalo point of view, in the late 50s and early 60s, KB was one of many stations cranking out the music and antics that made for great rock n roll radio. "She was very proud of it, too. Poor Clint, foiled again. Join Forgotten Buffalo as historical features about KB are added on a regular basis. Don Yearke, known as Don Keller the Farm Feller back in the early 60s on KB, was recognized along with his KB Litter Box by a fan in Southern Pennsylvania. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. Part of the legendary lineup of DJ at WKBW in the early 70s, . His young fans, bobbysoxers, were the first teenagers to swoon in force at the voice of a matinee idol and singing sensation. Steve Garrin was the producer and guest booker. Stan Barron calling play-by-play action at Memorial Auditorium on WKBW. The studio was on rural Niagara Falls Boulevard, in a location which soon would be the home of Swiss Chalet for the next 50 years. Remembered as one of Buffalos most beloved sports broadcasters, Stan Barron was also a disc jockey through most of his time in Buffalo radio, including his turn as WKBWs Clock Watcher. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. "Because I love numbers" he says. WKBWs ultra-modern Radio Center was actually a refaced barn which stood next door to the Churchill Tabernacle building. From 1958 to 1988, Al Lafler had his hand on the rudder of the production sound that allowed KB to stand head and shoulders above the rest. By 1995, Joey was no longer playing music on his shows and in 1996 he arrived at WOR in New York. KB broadcast to the white area on the map. BUFFALO, NY Its funny the way memories begin to haze. The energetic Lawrence formed the National Association of Independent Program Directors while at KB. From the earliest days of the internet, Steve has been writing, digitizing, and sharing the stories and images of all the things that make Buffalo special and unique. K-BIG Feature #4: DJ Tommy Shannon. The Joey Reynolds Show was a resounding Number 1 in Buffalo. Suivez l'actualit francilienne, le trafic en temps rel, la mto, les faits divers, les bons plans culture et loisirs avec BFM Paris le-de-France, premire chane info de Paris et d'le . The primary difference in each is the news guy, disc jockey and the music at the start of the show. Liz Lewin: The former WKBW-TV anchor-reporter, who left the station last summer to become the weekend morning anchor and reporter at WILX-TV in Lansing, Mich., is back in Buffalo. His first radio job was WWOL in Buffalo with Dick Purtan, then WKWK, in Wheeling, WV. Now, more than 50 years later, WKBW-TV has broadcast tens of thousands of movies, local programs, and newscasts. Immediately, adults started to try to make sense of the mania. WKBW-AM History. New Summer Internships jobs added daily. Click image to learn more. When you browse the blog here at Buffalo Stories LLC, youre bound to not only relive a memory but also find some context for our pop culture past and see exciting ways how it might fit into our regions boundless future. Don Yearke, known as Don Keller the Farm Feller back in the early 60s on KB, was recognized along with his KB Litter Box by a fan in Southern Pennsylvania.