Who was the host of the Make Believe Ballroom?
Who was the host of the Make Believe Ballroom?
After his death in 1967, the Make Believe Ballroom was hosted for decades by DJ William B. Williams on WNEW, where it aired into the late 1980s. After Williams’ death, the show was hosted by popular entertainer Steve Allen, beginning in January 1987.
What is Make Believe Ballroom radio show?
The Make Believe Ballroom is a one hour program that features the music of the 1930s, 1940s and also occasionally delves into the early 1950s. The program is carrying the torch for past hosts Martin Block, Al Jarvis, William B Williams and Steve Allen.
What did Martin Block do?
Announcer Martin Block was the first radio disc jockey to become a star in his own right. Born in Los Angeles, Block began his career reading commercials on a station in Tijuana, Mexico.
Who owns KFWB?
KFWB Asset TrustKFWB / Owner
Is KNX off the air?
KNX will continue to air on 1070, its AM frequency since 1941.
What does KFWB stand for?
KFWB
| Los Angeles, California United States | |
|---|---|
| First air date | March 3, 1925 |
| Former frequencies | 1190 kHz (1925–1927) 810 kHz (1927) 830 kHz (1927–1928) 850 kHz (1928) 830 kHz (1928) 950 kHz (1928–1941) |
| Call sign meaning | None, sequentially issued |
| Technical information |
Did The Morning Mess get Cancelled?
On Monday, Audacy announced that KNX Newsradio will now be simulcast on FM radio as KNX News in Los Angeles. The 24 hour local news station will be replacing KNOU NOW (97.1 FM), the station which introduced The Morning Mess back in August 2020.
Who built Kfwb?
Sam Warner
years. On March 3, 1925, KFWB first signed on the air, initially on the frequency of 950 kHz. The station was started by Sam Warner, a co-founder of Warner Bros.
Why is 97X Spanish?
In February, parent company Cox Media Group made a deal with private equity firm Apollo Global Management. Two of its stations, WSUN 97.1 FM and Orlando pop station WPYO 95.3 FM, were acquired by Spanish Broadcasting System as part of the arrangement, which was worth $12.5 million.
Why is 97X off the air?
The FCC had mandated the alt-rock station change hands after a sale involving its parent company. Longtime alt-rock radio station WSUN-97.1 FM, better known locally as 97X, is being sold to a Hispanic radio network as part of a sale involving its corporate owner.
Why is 97X going away?
What did 97.1 change to?
As you read in this paper — or heard for yourself if you tuned in on your radio — KNX (1070 AM) is now on FM. The all-news station began an AM-FM simulcast at 3 p.m. on Monday, December 6th, over the airwaves of KNOU (97.1 FM). I do expect that the KNX-FM call-letters will return soon.
What happened to 97X in Tampa?
Tampa Bay’s alternative rock station is making some changes. WSUN-97.1 FM, better known as 97X, is on the move, but not far. Starting Wednesday at noon, 97X listeners in Pinellas will need to tune into 97.5 FM. For listeners elsewhere, the station will be broadcast on 101.5 HD2 and 94.9 HD2.
Where is 97X now?
Online streaming for 97X remains available via the iHeart Radio app, Alexa, 97xonline.com and the 97X smartphone app. The news comes several months after the station changed hands. In February, parent company Cox Media Group made a deal with private equity firm Apollo Global Management.
