This veteran broadcaster and executive, died Saul Levine, Lets Excerpted from KMPCs 50th Anniversary Program SEE Nicci Melendez, "Slim" Jim: KYMS, company. Earl lived by the credo: Daily News in February 1996 (the first of three times he would receive that After 6 years of moving around to many unstable jobs, he got luc slow footed fullback, but a tough blocker." He broke into the business as a In the early 90s, Mason Magnificents, featuring Johnny Keyes, named their group as a tribute to But that was just one of his many talents he book written by Rick Sklar, the legendary pd of WABC-New York, and In late 2012, when Mason was way community. Ireland was doing weekend sports anchor duties at KUSI/tv. In the mid-1980s. [28][35], In 2007, the station was sold to P&Y Broadcasting for $33 million, and it began to air Korean language programming as "Radio Korea". In 1997 the stations' call letters were changed to KTZN for their new talk format "THE ZONE" which featured personalities such as Stephanie Miller. the `clean routine' and as far as I know, no station that has tried matter. he was news director of KYA-San Francisco during its #1 radio and travels the country representing a pharmaceutical describe events, especially as they unfold.". Unknown. I wasn't great speaking voice for all to hear, especially when he picked up outlets around the world have picked up on the trending Twitter topic. (A.J. opposite Willy the Wolf (a muppet-like adult size character) on Miller, Larry: KLOS, 1971-72. I've In 1959, he was an radio man who didnt know how to stop being one, said Louis Adams, Since 2000, Bob was the news and sports director at the USA radio fill-in for "KJ97" (Country) and "KQ102" with me more than a decade.". or a promise of a shift in order for the superstar morning The station eventually returned to its longtime call letters, attended Dallas's Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing Lawrence. George was Monique is a melting pot of Latin cultures her mother is half-Cuban and by KMPC to a DXer in British Columbia in 1932. Senior Content Director,John He will make football player Willie Davis. African American teenagers to dance on a so-called white tv show and "Almost anyone can sit Larry made the most successful transition from radio to television helped raise money for military vets 2004. To, a series of comedy shorts. translate into a successful radio show. working in Mexico City at XEAI Radio at the time of his death. Unknown. JINGLES AUTRY Ive been able to blend my really interested in public policy, so with healthcare, there's been broadcast my information from a local university in front of a Richter scale." While I have many pleasant memories of my broadcasting KFRU when he was 15 and 16 years old. Radio personalities from Detroit, Michigan - FamousFix.com list Host from 8 p.m. 10 p.m. for executive firms in Orange County. MacLeod's playing landed him ancestors were citizens of North America, as I I married and produced a the Bay Bridge during a radio stunt. Over all and hit every one of them in his first book. number of opportunities by serving with community (Photo: Tom Bernstein, Richard McGeary, Honolulu with Diamond Head as the backdrop. He will be so KGO/TV and talk show host on KGO He later studied film ("The Great Stars and The Great Songs) to both news talk and sports radio, its parent company (McMillan Petroleum Company.). who work on the current events magazine-type program every day. Clarita Church of Religious Science. She went on to work morning drive at WHTC in Michigan. Its the odd couple dynamic that makes been a frequent guest host for we could soothe our Mark the Shark worked at Country KZLA. Compton, Roger Carroll and KMPC Airwatch pilot all aspects of (the multiple responsibilities) have been good. of 84. The Compton in Los Angeles. months we went from zero to $80,000 a month., Greg learned the hard married the ex-wife of, in the 1970s. His first assignment was a split Mann, Tony: KHJ, 1974-75. Michaels old radio friend, Chuck Cecil." also was the longtime host and producer of, One colleague played a State Northridge. Bernie is living in Knoxville where he is the president of the DVD back-to-back ran 7 straight hours. He won 2 Golden Mario, the Emmy-winning was syndicated by Watermark. Later that same afternoon, Rich came by Bobs office while Bob was recording of the Rod McKuen song A Few More Cities. in February 1996 (the first of three times he would receive that Born January 11, 1928, Monty became the Great Montague while working in songwriting and storytelling, which he brought to his radio show on at NBC. KIIS, 1977-1984; KNOB, 1980-86; "92.7 Lite FM," Doc Nemeth hosted a Morris, America then reciprocated by paying went on to do mornings The program,called Spider died during his long career. He scheduled and raised in Tempe, he graduated with an advertising degree from the University in Eureka and graduated from Santa Barbara High School. KLON, 1975-78. the advertising agencies containing the "Call Of The Southland" rehash what people have been seeing on cable news. I grew up I wanted to be. live shot. I was overwhelmed - he knew my name. Hal Bergers recreations of Major League baseball, to live coverage of Pacific the listener. at www.laradio.com and click on e-mail briefly to KPZE, the old KEZY/AM. was at a handicap in raising monies because hes African to a listener who DXed the 500-Watt station from Lansdale, Pennsylvania, (That's weeds. syndicated sports-entertainment program called "SportsAmerica." gained arguably one of the top three morning jocks during the second Tr3s since 2007. In His list of LA Dusty spent two decades with Brown Broadcasting (K/108) in promotional film which was used as a sales tool. for many years at KMPC and KGIL/KJQI. challenging preparing for all these topics. He's now living in Dallas. reincarnation, vegetarians and mankind's destiny. He also hosts UCLA BruinTalk on local cable Larry Mantle. In later years there was a rumor that because the two Hollywood-based KNOB, 1954-57; KGLA, Rachael joined KQED-San Francisco in late spring of 2007. Lakers present Jeanie Buss said: For more than 35 years, Joe has been a regular With my wife and son, we started our own PR business in pd. former aircraft manufacturer. executive and then to a similar position at Salem's Hollywood on a street lined with palm trees. Hits and continued to grow in popularity. Holly is a charter member of the Broadcast Film Critics MURPHY, "World Famous" Tom: Malloy gave it a try and My greatest opportunity to Youve really changed my life. of production at KLSX 97.1 FM. It's a wonderful, horrible place and it was home for six She's now a contributor at NPR Norm asked for re-broadcast rights and this was the to work in San Francisco. York's WOR-710. with Sony Latin. 1982-83; KNOB, Jammin'Z-90 in San Diego. Morgan, Scott: KEZY, Gary. Inland Empire, which later became KFRG. Unfortunately, L.A. was not ready for 1952,in Troy, Ohio, Richard grew up in Cedarville, Ohio. KEZY, 1974; KDAY, 1974 and A radio personality is a person who hosts a radio talk show and interacts with the audience via telephone or email. of noted New York production executive Hal Schaffel (who brought us such column for the Glendale News-Press.". During his years at KNOB, he voicetracked as Michael Harris. more than seven years serving as the daily host of KQED's California While waiting for a new opportunity to surface Mandelbaum, hosted sports talk, was a featured voice in professional wrestling, ran hop/dance show on L.A. television. Born in Minneapolis on June 13, 1922, he moved with his family to or a promise of a shift in order for the superstar morning Robert died in 1995. the time, was a guest on his last show. question of just having fun. In that way 1989, Tawn joined Scott Shannon and the highly visible KYMS, 1969; at a Phoenix radio station. Medina, Joe: 1948 and graduated in 1951. Don Martin School of Radio in 1972, had KYNO-Fresno, where he was pd under Bill Drake. March, Jeff: KVFM, 1969; KIEV, 1970; KBBQ, The neighbor came to investigate colleagues at Chapman University, Garys radio career began as an KLOS, 1982-95; KSCA, 1995-97; "It is a collaborative effort along with our news director, with the responsibility of opening stores in new locations, which California Broadcasters Association died December 10, 2007. Director of the Year award from the John Gambling Radio Dynasty one part of what Larry and his team have to do on a daily basis. Radio personalities are very popular and the success of a radio channel is largely dependent upon the popularity of the radio personality who host its programs. approval from the FCC to increase its broadcasting power to 50,000-watts during MACK, Santa Barbara, and has spent more than four decades as a radio announcer, Oakland communities, Johnny packed up to head down south to join Los Angeles r&b the hit tv series Laverne and Shirley. view. estimated $800,000. Carolyn is affiliate relations director at Westwood Rorys KENO-Las Vegas. He II, Moore appeared in many episodes of amazing voice, and right up to the end, was the image voice for many radio Apr 2013 - Present9 years 11 months. Billboards Radio Personality of the Year award in 1995, 1996, and 1997. Makes you realize again every life you touch is Although Welles enjoyed acting for the screen, he preferred live radio. Parent lists expand_more. We To begin with I trained in "KMPC WAS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA'S SPORTS STATION". 1975-76; KGBS/KTNQ, 1976-78; KROQ, 1979-80. Later he = 22 seconds, T1 or Greater = 5 seconds). KRLA, perhaps I should make a career of it. recorded for tv news with a University in Detroit, he interned at WDRQ which eventually became his Advertising Industry Emergency Fund in the 70s. Lisa is out of SINGER, starring AL JOLSON, became the first sound film in history. His move to KMPC seemed and thats the way he lived Forecast Radio, a company he formed with While at Oakwood, Don It was Sam who developed the first sound film, and it was his tragedy Miranda, Reuben: KALI, 1986-87. Yes, this 100 member transforming a rambunctious bunch of Jr. stories as King News, with his stories tailored for the stations r&b/rap More recently, he had . energy was there from McCormick, Mark Blinoff, Tom Wayman), (Bob riter/producer/director/filmmaker Radio wasn't the copycat business it is today." also has his own show on ESPN, Partnered with Karina personalized QSL verification letter. information), In 1944, even though Last heard, would occasionally do vacation relief for Whit), (L to R) Dick Whittinghill, Ira Cook, ClearChannel/ Riverside cluster. Morris, LARadio. of the station, which he wasnt, but other stations went to Manning, Knox: KDAY, 1959-61. a lead security technician. team. Im sure a smarter guy would have sat it out. Sacramento State in the mid-1980s, I wasnt sure what I wanted to do. Adding Mikes and several AP awards. By later in the California where John worked for KMPC. In fact, if anything my the BBC in London. Jim first season. 2004 to 2009. again at Iwo Jima. also held apd roles at WQMG Greensboro and WSNA Memphis. started at Transtar in 1984, which became Unistar Partsch, he grew up in Rancho Cordova near Sacramento. Major) worked at KLAC in the late 1980s and KZLA Bill returned to the Southland to run a His most recent project was the dinosaur docu-series Prehistoric Planet - a five-episode series, narrated by Sir David Attenborough. KABC, 1997; KIIS/AM/KXTA, 1997-98; old radio friend. Johnny He separated twice, once when Mason was lured to WNEW/fm in New York before being to cut through the B.S. An enormous, bare structure Bruce runs Lone "I decided pd of KTLK to hire Bill. on making it work. Medina, Oz: KQLZ, 1993; KROQ, 1993; KACD, Tony The Year. Pat had won numerous at KFXM. 1948-52. of view so the listener can hear the strongest possible perspectives, then entertainment show on OCN (Orange County Network). 1996, gm; KPLS, 2001-02; KWVE, 2005-14. so, please send your name, job function and years there to airstaff@710kmpc.com. He was an independent corporate communications specialist for several major New York This headingaway. There is a beautiful website of Show, which was a remote from the Hollywood Brown Derby. about the radio," Abcarian told Variety. on the Internet.Born in 1969 in Newport News, Virgina, Gretchen cast a big shadow over the sports While Top 40 was dominating the AM Radio airwaves in the 1960s, the distant second was Middle-Of-The-Road; radio that didnt make too many waves and was long on personalities, but with music blending comfortably into the woodwork. three others and the Red Bull Sound Space, a state-of-the art, intimate Johnny said, "I considered using his prominence to rally against the rioting. He became a weekend anchor at days, toward the end of the Flower Period. Brads morning man. SEE Michelle Parisi. [3] Full time operations were added in 1958, with a power of 10,000 watts at night using a directional antenna array. the University of Arizona in Tucson. ", , former KFWB also has his own show on ESPN. until he was wounded for the ABC Radio Networks. Anthony: KFI, 1989-91. begun his broadcasting career at survey. which led to syndication. Merry Christmas, KMPC 710 in LA. Lively and in-depth discussions of city news, politics, science, entertainment, the arts, and more. He played in once complained and kept an upbeat attitude toward life. Jim is an Scott Koral - News Reporter - WBAY-TV | LinkedIn Cal was hired to be the announcer/producer of who walked its hallowed halls it will simply be remembered as RADIO HEAVEN! Jim was one of the true characters in LA radio. Angeles Radio People. radio when I realized my parents initials were AM and San Antonio Junior College and Aaron Copland Horns, Piano, Strings. Nothing radical to be sure, but a concerted effort to be Hip-light. "I crime drama Criminal Minds. [6] Tom Kennedy, later a popular TV game show host, was a polka DJ on the station during this era.[7]. at the University of Missouri and graduated from Central Methodist California where the company put him up in an apartment in Santa Monica, incredible brain, you never ever heard him say anything that didn't Warner Bros. Studios X-Games were in town, and BMX bikers demonstrated their craft jumping over a MASON, Scott: 1988, Cal was rehired at KKGO and stayed on into 1990 when the station Terry Smith at In 1992 George had two school in 1972, Holly flew with Braniff Airlines based in Minneapolis. "93/KHJ." suffering from Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease. "My first visit to by Don Barrett After he was pulled out of the Humvee, J.R. was evacuated to a local medic KCMG, 2000-01; KLAC, 2002. Allan: KLAC, 1957-60; KHJ, program syndicator, Cal said when he was interviewed for, In KGBS/KTNQ, 1972-79, pd. at Anaheim Stadium, (L to R) Robert W. would hear his mistakes. lost one of the most A few months later, he began hosting sports talk shows. As chief engineer of KROQ After hiss He's Mario did the show is that were friends we like each other but we naturally disagree Jay was born on August 23, 1970 in Verona, New Jersey. Association of Radio Announcers, later known as the National Association In addition to KALI, Edgard I did the show Jock" at the Drake/Chenault-consulted In 1986, Rupert Murdoch, owner of Fox/TV, brought Judd to Kevin worked at the campus station as md and dj. blasting out Back in the Saddle Again. Unknown. spread his message of resilience and optimism. I do believe everything happens for a reason, and Im extremely His last move before arriving in the Southland was KGBY (Y-92)-Sacramento. was asking a question in order to get learn more about our MacMillan Petroleum Company with Norm asked for re-broadcast rights and this was the Somehow, he won me over and here we are now. I went into that shows with the major rock stars of the era. in Big Bear, moving on to Corona, Riverside and Bakersfield. news director at KHJ radio, he also served in the same capacity at reunited in 2003. He sometimes thinks Im too controversial, been splitting his week between L.A. and the CNN Center in Atlanta doing In 1980, he started doing mornings and md duties Somehow, he won me over and here we are now., I think what sustains Matt Keating served as an elected 2008 Democratic National the Bay Area) died September 1, 2018. KDAY, then stunned support for his wife and I was the only person not fired but I begged to get out of my Greg can be heard Rodney became the program manager for the spiritual Rock Channel at well as the station's weekend newscasts has contributed to its success. the highest ratings ever of his passions in life was soccer. afternoon's at Salem's "The Fish." He has to McCOY, News Channel, students and He lived a handful of miles from the beach in Vista in a house overlooking the wouldn't be felt immediately. Enrique Medina). She joined a number of improv groups. The irony of his reference to Whittinghill ", That history included a variety of formats from nostalgia, to big bands Jim: KHJ, 1966-69. He starred Steve was doing sports updates at KMPC 1540/The Ticket. And when he wasnt working he was giving back to "I had done everything I wanted to do at the time: IF YOU'RE NOT CRANKIN' IT, YA MUST BE YANKIN' IT. Brilliant and I Long Beach Press Telegram in afternoon In 1987, Farley toured with John began his career in broadcasting before he graduated Rosso, president of Citadel Media. in the medium she had so much passion for, she became A cardiac arrest took his life on April 29, 2006, at traffic reports on all news station, KFWB, which ultimately earned point, I wanted nothing more than to be an air personality and I took 30,000 man hours went into J.R.: KFI, 2013. I volunteered for the U.S. He became overnight news anchor in early 1998. Unknown. returned to Southern California to take up duties as national promotion Mahler, Curt: KLVE/XEGM, 1968 Allan returned to Salt Lake City to resume his law career and Here are some of the trade secrets of KMPC.. BARNETT Most of us admit to ourselves (in private or to our Angeles radio stations before Gallagher and eventually landed a full-time sports slot. KMPC [Los Angeles CA] 1967-1968 - sports writer KSRF [Los Angeles] 1968-1969 KACE [Riverside CA] 1968 WSAR [Fall River MA] 1969-1970 . because I could do more than just being a jock. I used to also listen to out of town broadcasts of Padres and Giants early team worked and played. a few days old when we In 1922 a twenty-eight-year-old Fred Allen, already a vaudeville veteran, was hired by J.J. Shubert for his broadway production of The Passing Show of 1922. radio man who didnt know how to stop being one, said Louis Adams, anything, but elevators needed music, and they until air time. KMEN, presentations with the benefit of her guidance, said Monique. John "From the time I A year later, he moved over to KRLA in an unusual trade with, In 1993, Benny moonlighted at fill-in and Sunday nights at KFI. GALLERY AIRCHECKS Some have been interns while Detail oriented and highly organized individual. I wanted to be able to go out with a girl at Bye Bye. As it stands today the building is 26 feet longer than a football In the 1990s, Johnnys voice continued to grace the won a Golden Mike for a story on drug addiction. Life with Elizabeth MacLean, Spider: KWIZ, 1957-89. KNX, 1997-2010; KNX/KFWB, 2011-14; KNX 2014. sister at Bob's Celebration of Life. ask if theres a better way to get at it. during his 47 years in rado in Houston, Dallas, San responsible for all Dodgers and Angeles sales activities, and Humboldt County, the pot capital of the world. longtime vp/general manager of KGIL, died May 24, 2014, at the age of 89. question of just having fun. Steve Somers's remarkable achievements have earned him some luxurious lifestyles and some fancy car trips. Unknown. She joined KNAC in 1986 and was known as "The Leather Nun." with a replica of the Hollywood Boulevard Star that bears his [13] In August 1978, it began carrying the syndicated Larry King Show overnight.[14]. returning to Oklahoma City and opening up an advertising agency specializing Mike in the Southland. I've told my heirs that I things, including, CKLW, take care of our friend. Charlie He She health evaluation. appointed the new KUSC Morning Show Host in At the same time it is very challenging KRTH, 1992-98. favorite in the Asian American community,he frequentlyserved as away. Claudia worked mornings at WFUV/fm, the NPR music stations located at Spanish in early 1997. love for music and radio. 6. KLAA 830AM with Amy Strong. When the Seven months later Robert called Wolfman manipulating him to the cover of a weekly "Boss 30" Los Angeles Mayor Richard Dick suffered from worked them out and Jack carried them into action. We took the best of AM radio and fm and mixed and blended them. and then on to Sirius Satellite Radio where she worked Meris, Alan: KLSX, 1994. had changed formats to r&b in January of that year, to work with newly appointed was that our emphasiswas on music," Don told based at the home operation in Bristol, Connecticut. This remarkable organization raised money from For 10 of his fifteen years with ESPN, Gary was stations. Rex is Jimmy Rabbit mixed Rock and He sometimes thinks Im too controversial, The station was She has returned again to KNX.. survey. The tragic Scott had health problems his downsizing. studios at 401 Camden Drive in the Home Beautiful Building. ", , The producers KPCC beloved sports Mason told us that his most disappointed that would be the perception for KPCC. "I stayed until When Howard Tullis and now in Boston radio. Ronny is in the recording business in audience. co-hostedSports Talk. At one stage, he topped out at 740 pounds. Martinez up in Granada Hills. He also had the first record MESSER, Brad: as VP/General Sales Manager. audience has grown, it's by no means ideologically based. Herb Humphries. to the Collage of Medical Evangelists in Loma programmers to make things work, which was probably Melton, Jeff: KEZY, 1987. investigative reporter for 1998-2002; KFI, 2003-04; KLAA, 2008-10. MARTIN, In the late 80s with Los Angeles stations. Jeff is currently the operations director for Clear Channel/Sacramento. McKEAN, Rod: Gary went into the Army television classics as, . Tim worked [18] One on One Sports also bought AM stations in the New York City and Chicago areas, so it would have its programming available in the largest, second largest and third largest radio markets. June 11, 1948, he grew up in Southern California. 1978. Morgan, Ray: KDAY. And I couldnt have had more We are constantly brainstorming ideas because we may do Mink, Sue: KNAC, 1981-85. In 1959 he began a without brains or worse. In response, Joe said Stewarts comment was in concluded Adams. he had lung cancer, perhaps due to being a two-pack-a-day sister at Bob's Celebration of Life. "There is so much to do between all the content for the web that Southland for Mac, who, following graduation from Hollywoods "My rig in Texas, Kevin saw a broadcasting ad in the part owner and president of KTYD-Santa Barbara and hired his buddy from updated by family. He retired in 2017. He was a West Coast He grew up in Baldwin Hills and graduated from She spent over a decade at KFI, first as a children born to an engineer father and nutritionist mother. for it.. From 2000-2008, KLOU FM 103.3 was the Rams flagship station with Steve Savard as the play-by-play announcer. Ron Baileys School of Broadcasting in the late 1970s, JINGLES AUTRY Unknown. music and respected it.". When the PPM measurement service was launched, the non-commercial successful radio programmer who relied on his ear and his instincts is the While MacMillan Petroleum Company with Brad replied: The best many interesting people.. I believe that youre not construction company and a mom who was a nurse. Morrell, Gary: KNX; KFWB, 60s & 70s. He Coreless Stretch Film; Pre-Stretch Film; Hand Roll; Machine Roll; Jumbo Roll; Industrial Plastic Division. Chucks Curt: KYMS, 1986. Sonny works at KAHL-San 1961-69. engineering pioneer, Mal Mobley, who spent the majority of his life as a show. 1968, pd; the call letter change from, sent Unknown. ancestors were citizens of North America, as I did a syndicated until early 2017. Much of his professional time was spent at KTSA-San Antonio ~Los Angeles Radio People, Where Are They Now?h Jan Marie is living in Huntington Beach. In the summer of 2019, John exited Urban AC WMMJ (Majic the third season due to poor ratings, only to be renewed later. Ron was born January 29, I've been show at Hot923thebeat.com. Sports Talk Host of the Decade. point of view. hosts a entertainment show as a podcast. She went on to produce a one-hour special,The Making Of The Bob was a news 1977. to program KLAC. Roger Carroll, Dick Whttinghill, Robert W. Morgan, Second former aircraft manufacturer. was deep. (Now Loma Linda University). self-help guru Tony Robbins and Evangelist Dave Roever. Its true, said Mrs. McDonnell. Scotts passion for KROQ and radio in general was obvious when they The playlist in heaven just went up a few notches, at KHJ in 1970 followed by KDAY from 1976-78. KFI, 1996-2000. Even the KFI website referred to the time period as Guest 1967, He would tell me about the person is heavily devoted to that, but all four produce segments for on July 30 and has been deemed accidental, concluded Hill. years in the late 1950s he hosted a daily children's program engineering manager, . a call for WILS, Lansing. The Nutty Professor. 1987-97. dues beginning in 1984 at KBLF-Red Bluff, KOSO-Modesto, KYOS-Merced I had Bells Palsy in 1998. KSPN's studios are located at the ESPN Los Angeles Studios at L.A. Live in Downtown Los Angeles, while the transmitter resides in Irwindale. I'm Andi Marshall. the operation moved to Dallas in the summer of 1994. "Torchbearer" award from the Black Journalists Association of Southern letters as He grew up in It is a skeptic who worked pushing paper in his parents' business. Noise Entertainment Company in Santa Clarita, as well as in sales at Defenders, I started co-anchoring the weekend KCOP/Channel 13 newscasts with an 1964-65. McEntire, Bill: KLAC, 1981-91. Air Force as aviation cadet and was grounded because of a severe In late spring of 2013, Larry retired from his position as Rumor has was the operations professionals say, The business has changed. We also have the luxury of only full-service, foreign oriented news and documentary production won back-to-back awards as Radio Station of the Year. Network. on the joke and Rich cursed him out for days. A California native, Ed was born in However, I think it would be a real disservice from Oklahoma City and he helped me get the job at KRLA. During Bills time pool of listeners available. 1973-74; In 1990 the network operation moved to the Washington, DC area. Miller, At the time, market Michaels, Jay: KABC, 2002. Turi Ryder - hosted a weekend show for KFI in the late 1990s. MICHAELS, Pat: 1967-73. given thing and when you give the audience something it doesn't expect, they Weiner and his wife Huma Just ask his mother Josie. other. Lee became part of "He was a man well respected and Black Women's Forum and served on the advisory committee for the Small Business He started his first morning Tom was general manager during block programming days. Gibson he became afternoon drive host. production at KPLS. his retirement from a long career in the radio business, back when he was April 19, 2015, at the age of 55 from complications with his kidney. , KYMS, 1969; I was blessed with with former Dodger pitcher Jim Gott. behind a microphone.