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Nine Individuals to Be Inducted Into the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame at Induction and Awards Luncheon, Thursday, September 28, at Quincy Marriott Hotel, Hall of Fame to Honor: 7News Byron Barnett, Channel 38 General Manager (retired) Dan Berkery, KISS 108 Radio Personality and Co-Host of TVs Dining Playbook Billy Costa, Western Mass News TV Anchor Dave Madsen, Founder and Chairman of Cramer Tom Martin, WBZ Radio NightSide host Dan Rea, Boston Red Sox TV Analyst Jerry Remy, Former Chairman and CEO of Greater Media, Inc. Peter Smyth, and WBZ Radio News Anchor (retired) Diane Stern. The late Pulitzer Prize-winner David Halberstam in The New York Times bestseller The Teammates talks with drama and passion of a group of close friends whom baseball brought together. Jerry Remy has been the New England Sports Network (NESN) Boston Red Sox color analyst since 1988, when he was first teamed with veteran play-by-play announcer Ned Martin. He began his on air career in February 1976 as the weeknight forecaster at WCSH-TV 6 in Portland, Maine. They are: Marjorie Arons-Barron, the retired long-time former WCVB-TV, Boston, Director of Editorials; WCVBs founding President and General Manager, the lateRobert Bennett; WBZ-TV Boston meteorologistBarry Burbank; Boston TV38s former Movie Loft hostDana Hersey; Boston 7News former political reporter/commentatorAndy Hiller; WBZ Boston Radio sports reporterJonny Miller;Lisa Mullins, the voice ofAll Things Consideredon NPRs Boston affiliate, WBUR Radio;Springfields WWLP-TV retired General ManagerBill Pepin; andRichard Chase,retired from WBZ-TV after 40 years as a news photographer. See all the Best of Boston winners for best Radio Personality from throughout the years. Soon after, WEEI became one of the most popular sports talk stations in the country. The Hall of Fames Induction Committee meets every April to consider those suggestions for inductees who will be honored in the fall at the organizations Induction and Awards Luncheon. The Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame honors the industrys most noteworthy members from Massachusetts, commemorates their achievements and contributions to broadcasting, and preserves their work for future generations. Victoria Block, a member of the WHDH-TV, 7NEWS staff for more than two decades and a two-time Emmy Award-winner, was a general assignment reporter who covered topics ranging from education to crime to politics. Only the Cincinnati Reds at the time had more (85). His words! Receive updates on your favorite Boston teams, straight from our newsroom to your inbox. He failed, though the rise of this medium hasn't helped matters for the paper. Among the blockbuster stories Barnett has covered are: the 1984 riots in Lawrence, the release of American hostages from a hijacked TWA flight in Lebanon in 1985, the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster that killed New Hampshire school teacher Christa McAuliffe and six other astronauts in 1986, the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995, and the death penalty trial of bomber Timothy McVeigh. As a broadcast executive and into his retirement, his charitable work is notable as a Board of Trustees member of: Carney Hospital, Boston, the Red Auerbach Fund, the Genesis Fund, Catholic Charities of Boston, and the South Boston Neighborhood House. See all the Best of Boston winners for best Radio Personalities from throughout the years. His own book of verse, Red Sox Rhymes, was itself a New York Times bestseller, and as a former Boston television personality and later as the narrator of The Teammates, an ESPN documentary that was nominated for three 2004 Emmy Awards, Dick was inducted in 2015 into the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame. Eric Jackson was widely considered the Dean of Boston Jazz Radio. He began his broadcast career in 1969 as a Boston University student, hosting three programs offering jazz, rhythm-and-blues and what he calls mixed music on BUs closed-circuit AM station, WTBU. One of the highlights of her career was covering the New England Blizzard of 1978 for WMEX Radio when the broadcasts were conducted by phone in candlelit studios. The Class of 2017 the outstanding broadcasters who will be inducted on Thursday, September 28, 2017, into the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame will be announced shortly, and our website form to buy tickets for the Induction and Awards Luncheon will be created soon. The selection process is such a challenging one each year, because of the depth and breadth of the talented professionals who are nominated. Following are brief biographical sketches of the 2017 Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame inductees. I cant wait to get started with Meghan and Christian.. Harvey Leonard is WCVB-TVs chief meteorologist and forecasts for NewsCenter 5s early evening and late newscasts, as well as for the stations website. Former Chairman and CEO of Radio Powerhouse Greater Media, Inc. Bob Lobel, Mike Lynch, and Hank Morse talk about Boston sports past and present. I guess they weren't wrong by saying "I love my Comcast cable tv" who wouldn't when it's free. iHeartMedia employs actual human DJ's with actual lives to misrepresent. The 1970s saw WHDH flourish as a full-service broadcaster, and while some personalities such as Norm Nathan left, others such as Jess Cain remained. [4] His radio career spanned more than 50 years, starting in 1946 at WCYB in Bristol, Virginia (near the Tennessee border), followed by a stint at WIBG in Philadelphia. The book is filled with historical details and first-hand accounts about baseball and about something more: the richness of friendship. It's a travesty that rules such as that were eliminated by both parties in the 80s and 90s. Now, Cramer operates out of a 70,000 square foot former warehouse in Norwood, MA, modified to be a state-of-the-art studio for their brand experience agency. Boston sports radio host Tony Massarotti was suspended without pay on Tuesday, just one day after issuing a public apology for making "insensitive" remarks Being actively involved in his local and broadcast communities has been a staple of Pepins career. Ja Morant Accused Of Punching Teen, Flashing Gun During Summer Pickup Game, Elderly Woman Dies As Porch Collapses Under Heavy Snow, Livvy Dunne Under Fire For Promoting AI That Writes Essays For Students, 'Close Call' As Two Planes Nearly Collided At Logan Airport In Boston, Intelligence Review Finds 'Havana Syndrome' Not Caused By Foreign Adversary, KFC Bringing Back Notorious, Popular Menu Item After Long Hiatus, Tell Alexa To "Play WRKO On iHeartRadio!". Sean McDonough, the popular former Boston Red Sox TV play-by-play announcer and commentator, who is still heard throughout New England as a commentator on the Red Sox Radio Network, recently re-signed as a play-by-play several-sport commentatorwith ESPN, extending the veteran broadcasters tenure with the network well beyond three decades. Martin considers it an essential part of Cramers mission to contribute to nonprofit and charitable causes. He is a past member of the Board of Trustees of Emerson College and the United Way of Massachusetts. The Movie LoftandAsk the Managerare two iconic programs formerly on TV 38 that remind us of Dana Hersey. You have been subscribed to WBUR Today. Jorge Quiroga, an award-winning journalist at WCVB-TV, Channel 5 in Boston, reported countless stories for 45 years for the stations award-winning newscasts. #4 of 38 on. Between 1996 and 2014, Mullins wrote, produced and narrated programs and documentaries for New England Public Radio. In 1975, Russ teamed with Jim Crockett to begin Crocketts Victory Garden, later The Victory Garden, a televised gardening adventure which continued for 30 years until Russ hung up his trowel in 2003. I do not recall Fred Flintstone smoking anything during the actual animated series. In November of 2010, Rea was honored with the prestigious Yankee Quill Award by the Academy of New England Journalists and the New England Society of Newspaper Editors. I once worked for a station where the morning DJ did paid testimonials for Comcast all while stealing cable. In his renowned tenure, the Boston native has been behind the ESPN microphone for a bevy of marquee events, including Monday Night Football, The Open Championship, the US Open, and multiple NCAA Championships. I want[ed] them to know that I care, that Im there for them. A graduate of the University of Lowell with a degree in music education, Quill is an accomplished singer, songwriter and musician. After leaving KISS 108 in 1998, he went to WROR (105.7) When Richard Chase was asked what he liked about being a TV photographer, Chase answered, Its loving what you do, caring about people, and enjoying photography. In 1970, Richard Chase traded his newspaper camera for a TV one and spent a total of four decades at WBZ-TV before retiring in May 2008. Dan Rea, a veteran Boston television journalist, is the host of NightSide on WBZ NewsRadio 1030 every weeknight from 8 pm to midnight. After starting as a headlines anchor in 2009, A left-handed hitter who threw right-handed, Pesky was a tough man for pitchers to strike out. From Presidential elections and the New Hampshire primaries, to the Gulf Wars, to the 9-11 attacks, the capture of James Whitey Bulger, and the Boston Marathon bombingsStern was one of New Englands go-to journalists when people needed straightforward, unbiased reporting. Taking the perfect photo at night. Under his leadership of more than 35 years, WWLP was recognized repeatedly as an innovator in the market. This years group stands out for its leadership, innovation, inspiration and dedication. 1986 Press Photo Boston MA Oedipus WBCN Radio Personality - rkf21151. Pics or it didn't happen, am I right? Madsen servesas anchor of Western Mass News 5, 5:30, 6, 10and 11 p.m. newscasts. Byron Barnett, host of the long running WHDH-TV public affairs show Urban Update, joined Bostons 7NEWS in 1983. WebThe Voice of Boston The Howie Carr Show. Maxanne Sartori was hired for the afternoon shift as a WBCN Radio deejay on Friday the 13th of November, 1970, and by the time she left the station, on April Fools Day 1977, she had become what the Music Museum of New England called, WBCNs most powerful and distinctive personality. Maxanne championed Boston artists like The J. Geils Band, The Cars and Billy Squier, and Aerosmith. Its painful for him to stand for long periods but he never complains and rarely takes a seat in the Sox clubhouse Before and after games at Fenway, Jonny gets to ask the first question. The station announced it is hiring Jones, who has been the evening host at The Sports Hub for a decade, as an afternoon drive host. Home of Traffic and Weather Together on the 3s. In 1975 while still at WBCN, Jackson wrote and narratedEssays in BlackMusic, a 35-part chronology of African American musical history that aired weekly on WGBH Radio, Boston. The Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame Board of Directors voted unanimously in 2019 to dissolve its nonprofit 501(c)(3) status and to accept an invitation from the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association (www.massbroadcasters.org) to become, as of January 1, 2020, the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame Committee. , Media Contact: Burt Peretsky (781) 828-4714 executivedirector@massbroadcastersHOF.org, A Veritable Whos Who from Local Radio and TV Will Attend the Massachusetts Broadcasters, Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Luncheon, Thursday, September 28, at Quincy Marriott Hotel. A permanent Hall of Fame exhibit with plaques representing all past inductees is on display opposite the Akillian Gallery on the Canton campus of Massasoit Community College. His encyclopedic knowledge of movies made his introductions to the films ofThe Movie Lofta preview you did not want to miss. If you like what we're up to and want to help out, please consider a (completely non-deductible) contribution. While [their] show may be known for its outrageous humor and commentary, the newspaper wrote, it [was] also a venue for local political discussion. Right, the state agrees: It didn't happen. WebOpen Twitter in a new tab Open Instagram in a new tab Open LinkedIn in a new tab Over the years, Jackson has hosted more than 3000 interviews with music greats ranging from Wynton Marsalis to Ornette Coleman to Dizzy Gillespie. He finished his career with a .275 average, 208 stolen bases and a .981 fielding percentage. He joined WCVB in 1974 as the first producer/host of Aqui, a Hispanic public affairs program he created. He was awarded Jazzweeks Major Market Programmer of the Year in 2008. Paul Kelley Pioneer Award It became the flagship station for the Metromedia broadcasting group [and Mr. Bennett headed that companys station group, then the largest in the nation]. More Robin Quivers. He and co-host Jenny Johnson currently star on Dining Playbook, a 30-minute show on the New England Sports Network (NESN) that combines two of New Englands favorite pastimes food and sports. Ryan Johnston has been at 98.5 The Sports Hub since the stations inception. Help keep Universal Hub going. Rea has been awarded Honorary Doctorate Degrees from UMass Boston, Endicott College and the Massachusetts School of Law. Interested broadcasters and members of the public are encouraged during March of each year to make their suggestions as to who should be inducted into the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame. Contest Rules; Contact; Newsletter; Advertise on WBZ NewsRadio 1030; 1-844-AD-HELP-5 At WLVI (then with the call letters WKBG), he introduced the citys first commercial station 10 oclock news. I hate those guys. More than a million people listen to Nancy every week, the station once boasted. The station announced it is hiring Jones, who has been the evening host at The Sports Hub for a decade, as an afternoon drive host. In addition, she has written, produced and hosted numerous programs for WCRB including ArtsAlive! Lauras Book Nook, CEO Spotlight, and Baroque in Boston. She is a pianist and channels Chopin daily. Hes been a broadcast journalist at the same station in Springfield for the last 50 years and just retired as a full-time TV reporter for Western Mass News, WGGB abc40, CBS 3, & Fox 6 in Springfield, on April 27, 2018. WebFelger & Mazz: Reaction to Joe Mazzulla officially becoming Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzullas title change came with some other interesting news WATCH: Zolak & Bertrand McDonough was the television play-by-play announcer for the Boston Red Sox from 1988-2004. https://www.nytimes.com/1982/05/22/us/sales-of-2-boston-tv-stations-are- Oh u mean like how when sales people are trying to sell you something more pricey and they say it's their favorite and they bought it too and have it at home? Home of The Kuhner Report, Howie Carr and Grace Curley. He was the youngest of three brothers who each became major league center fielders, the others being Joe and Vince. The Voice of Boston. He emcees a number of other charity golf tournaments, including Brightside, and the Dawn to Dusk Golf Marathon. Greater New York City Area. This is the fourth year that the Pioneer Award has been presented. It was the final solution to my insomnia problem. BOSTON ( WBZ NewsRadio) On Friday night, legendary Boston broadcaster Arnie "Woo Woo" Ginsburg passed away at the age of 93. For 15 years, Remy worked with play-by-play announcer, Don Orsillo, and since the beginning of this season with Dave OBrien. Stern has also been honored with several Associated Press awards for herwork in radio, was a finalist in the New York Radio Festival Awards and won for Best Newscaster in the March of Dimes Achievement in Radio Awards of 2000. She has been both a part-time Music Host and News Anchor on New Yorks WQXR and in Boston, Weekend News Anchor on WBZ Radio and Weekend News Writer/News Producer for WCVB-TV 5; Afternoon News Anchor for Channel 27 (Worcester); and News Director/Morning Anchor on Fall Rivers WALE Radio. Capping a broadcasting career that spans five decades, William M. Pepin retired last year as Vice President and General Manager of WWLP-TV, 22News. Pepin was namedthe 2017 Broadcaster of the Year by the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association, the MBAs highest honor. Leonard served as chief meteorologist for WHDH-TV from May 1977 to April 2002 and has worked as a meteorologist in New England for more than 40 years. Well, at least, no lies associated with My Pillows. Lisa Mullins is known for her hard-hitting interview style and her wide knowledge of international affairs. Copyright by Adam Gaffin and by content posters.Advertise | About Universal Hub | Contact | Privacy. Thomas was the program director at The Sports Hub when Jones was promoted to evening show host in December 2012, replacing Damon Amendolara, who had moved to a national CBS Sports radio gig. Robin Ophelia Quivers (born August 8, 1952) is an American radio personality, author, and actress, best known for being the long-running news anchor and co-host of The Howard Stern Show. The Hall of Fame Committee will continue to conduct a nomination and selection process each year to induct individuals who have made major contributions to Massachusetts broadcasting. Slated for induction are (alphabetically) 7NEWS Byron Barnett, retired Channel 38 General Manager Dan Berkery, KISS 108 radio personality and host of TVs Dining Playbook Billy Costa, Western Mass News TV Anchor Dave Madsen, Cramer Productions Founder and Chairman Tom Martin, WBZ Radio NightSide host Dan Rea, Boston Red Sox TV analyst Jerry Remy, Former Chairman and CEO of Greater Media, Inc. Peter Smyth, and recently retired WBZ Radio News Anchor Diane Stern. On September 22, 2022 nine prestigous radio and television broadacsters were inducted into the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame during a luncheon induction at the Boston Marriott Quincy Hotel. She passed away suddenly earlier this year. Karen Holmes Ward is the Director of Public Affairs and Community Service for WCVB Channel 5 in Boston, as well as host and executive producer of CityLine, WCVBs award-winning weekly magazine program which addresses the accomplishments, concerns and issues facing people of color living in Boston and its suburbs. DiMaggio and Pesky are gone now; Doerr is nearing 100 years old and lives in Los Angeles. Each new member of the Hall of Fame, in her or his own way, has touched generations of audiences across our Commonwealth, keeping them informed and entertained. Hall of Fame Presidentand former WBZ-TV News DirectorPeter Brown commented, Our class of 2019 represents some of the true treasures of broadcasting. Smyth helped to revolutionize the broadcasting industry by advocating for and adopting new technologies such as HD Radio and internet streaming, and by developing and incorporating innovative content to improve media communications and meet the emerging demands of the industry and its advertisers. Nancy was with the station from when WMJX signed on in 1982. WebThe radio stations were sold in early 1973 to WHDH, Inc., and soon moved out of 50 Morrissey Boulevard and into a new home at 441 Stuart Street in Boston's Back Bay. Having been on the radio for 38 years, Nancy Quill was regarded as the most listened to woman in the city of Boston. Hired at only 22 on a then-brand-new station called Magic 106.7, WMJX, she had consistent number one ratings in her 10 AM to 3 PM time slot during her Magic 106 tenure, Nancy told a recent interviewer that being number one was great, but staying number one [was] hard work. They are: Marjorie Arons-Barron, the retired long-time former WCVB-TV, Boston, Director of Editorials; WCVBs founding President and General Manager, the late Joining the team at WEEI is a lifelong dream come true, said Jones in a statement. Jackson hosted a contemporary mixed-music show for WBCN Boston where he also produced and hostedThird World Report, a weekly public affairs forum. Each will be presented by prominent broadcasting figures, as nearly two dozen past inductees and more than 300 other guests look on. McDonoughs golf tournament The Sean McDonough Celebrity Golf Classic has raised nearly four million dollars over 10 years, with the proceeds distributed to 129 childrens charities throughout Massachusetts. Joness addition is the last piece in a recent lineup shakeup at WEEI, which included parting ways with longtime afternoon host Lou Merloni, moving Christian Fauria from afternoon drive to middays, and shifting Rich Keefe from middays to evenings. Through much of the time with WBZ, Chase worked the morning shift and covered, among many major stories, the day-to-day drama of Bostons 1970s turbulent school desegregation. Continuing his work in college radio, he went on to host WBURs The Grotto(1970) and at Harvards WHRBGoing East(1971) before moving to the commercial airwaves and a Sunday afternoon jazz program on Bostons WILD (1972). In 1983, RKO General, the parent company of WOR, recruited him to serve as general sales manager of its New York stations, where he directed the companys sales operations until his departure in 1986 to work at Greater Media. McDonoughs other CBS assignments included a diverse array of sports mens and womens college basketball, NFL, college football, golf, U.S. Open Tennis and the Olympic Winter Games. Powered by their team of 150 people, Cramer produces meetings and events, experiential marketing, and video for global brands. Remy is a former Major League second baseman. $9,460,000 out of IHeartMedia's $1.15 billion dollar net worth is barely a sneeze. Adam Joness move from 98.5 The Sports Hub to WEEI has been the worst-kept secret in Boston sports radio over the past few weeks. Thanks! Adapted from the August 25, 2018Boston Globe, by Dan ShaughnessyIf you follow the Red Sox, youve heard the voice of the man whos always asking the tough questions. He was also an excellent bunter who led the league in sacrifice hits in 1942. A Boston College and USA Olympics Team hockey star, Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame 2017 Pioneer Award-winner Tom Martin spent five years as a CPA at Arthur Anderson and was subsequently hired by Cramer Electronics in 1966 as a corporate controller, later shifting gears to become national sales manager in the multi-national company. Madsen is very active in the community as a longtime member of the Jimmy Fund Council of Western Massachusetts, having served as its president and current vice president. Costa previously created and hosted TV Diner on NECN and has been a part of food television for 20 years. Rea is a native Bostonian, educated at the Boston Latin School, Boston State College and Boston University School of Law. He joined WWLP in 1969 working in production, on-air as a weathercaster, and in management. Laura Carlo has been WCRBs Morning Program host for more than two decades. More like truth in terms of "is this a commercial". Diane Stern anchored the news at WBZ NewsRadio from 1983 to 2016. The Movie Loftactually helped pioneer a new type of television broadcasting by introducing the hosted movie format, as well as airing only unedited movies. It's not too long but a pretty good look at what radio was a few decades ago, what it's turned into and how the people who work in the industry are hanging on. In Boston, WBMX 98.5 would move to WBCN 104.1 on August 13, displacing WBCN's format and branding to an automated HD2 stream, with the new Sports Hub WBZ-FM launching the same day on 98.5. Jonny was born with cerebral palsy grew up in Newton, went to his first Red Sox opener in 1958, graduated from Boston University in 1972, and immediately went to work for WBZ radio, asking questions and gathering sound for the station. She also hosted a PBS-TV series called Thinking Big. Early in her career, Mullins anchored WBURsMorning Edition. DiMaggio, nicknamed The Little Professor, played his entire 11-year baseball career for the Red Sox (19401953). She was also awarded an honorary doctorate of journalism degree by heralma materSimmons College. WebOn July 14, 2009, CBS announced format changes in Boston and Washington that would bring sports-talk formats to the FM dial in both markets. $9.99 + $4.49 shipping. The suit says Google's media buying agent checked with Google and found it would be impossible to get actual Pixel 4 phones to the announcement readers because they were not yet on the shelves - and that getting them early models would take at least a week and Google did not want to delay the start of the campaign. Jackson became a regular part of the WGBH lineup in 1977 withArtists in the Night, an overnight jazz music showcase. Ten major figures in radio and television will be inducted into the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame at its annual Induction and Awards Luncheon on Thursday, Sept. 20, at the Boston Marriott Quincy Hotel. Slated for induction, and their presenters, are (alphabetically by inductees last names): Looking on among the (to date) more than 325 guests, will be the following past Hall of Fame inductees (others may be added before the event): In addition, most of the Hall of Fames Board of Directors will be present, a group that includes general managers and other key executives of Bay State radio and television stations. Remy had his best year in 1978 when he batted .278, scored 87 runs, stole 30 bases and was selected to the American League All Star Team. Stern is a Board of Trustees member of and an ESL tutor at the Immigrant Learning Center in Malden; she has volunteered for My Brothers Table in Lynn; and she emcees events for charitable groups including The Arthritis Foundation, the Preeclampsia Foundation, the Salem Literary Festival (Salem Lit Fest), and the Alzheimers Association, MA/NH Chapter. WBZ transmits using the HD Radio digital format, and its programming is Boston Herald sports columnist Tony Massarotti signs copies of his new book "A Tale of Two Cities" at the new Bob's Store in Somerville, Massachusetts, April 28, 2005. (ed Fitzgerald/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images) Veteran meteorologist Barry Burbank is the regions longest-tenured broadcast meteorologist, having begun with WBZ-TV on March 3, 1978. If the case goes to trial, the state says it will seek penalties of $5,000 per violation plus costs and attorneys' fees. "I love my Pixel 4" even if they don't really own a Pixel 4 is okay. Consider a contribution. This is the trailer for the documentary Corporate FM. Pepin began his broadcasting career while still in high school, working for a WREB-AM Radio in Holyoke. Billy Costa is a television Emmy Award-winner and popular radio personality with KISS 108-FM in Boston. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent. COURTESY DANIELLE JOHNSON Boston radio show consumers will soon find a unique new voice in the local industry. WebGREATER BOSTON'S TOP 25 RADIO PERSONALITIES HONORABLE MENTIONS: Paul Perry WODS-FM nice upbeat morning guy Chuck Nowlin WZLX-FM long-time personality and talent Roy Lind WJDA-AM long-time south shore radio fixture Barry Scott internet his "lost 45's" is tops Mark Snyder internet the best celebrity booker & interviewer Receive the latest news and breaking updates, straight from our newsroom to your inbox. Radio is in her blood: she is the daughter of the late Doris and Joe Quill, owner and general manager of WRLM in Taunton, Massachusetts. He was a recreational jogger until back surgery slowed him in 2005. The Museums dedication to her continues, Maxanne will always be remembered for her association with a young Bruce Springsteen, who dropped in on the afternoon show with a truncated version of the E Street Band for a pair of famously bootlegged and beloved unplugged performances in January 73 and April 74. For 10 years, I have approached nights like afternoon drive. Age: 70. "I use a Pixel 4 because it doesn't cause brain cancer like iPhones do" is not. Each person stands alone for his or her outstanding contributions, and together they represent some of the very best in the radio and television industry across the state. Former long-time WBZ Radio host Jordan Rich, a Hall of Fame Board member, will emcee the luncheon. Radio Ink Magazine, a leading broadcast industry publication, in 2005 and 2011, selected Smyth as Americas Best Broadcaster. In addition, he has been recognized as one of Radio Inks 40 Most Powerful People in Radio, ranking among the top ten. 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