But it would be at WGR that Shane Brother Shane legend in Buffalo would flourish until 1985 and again for a brief stint in 1989. I just [said] on the air that Ill quit if they draft Allen with Rosen or Mayfield on the board, said Gates on March 13th. Howard Simon and his cronies are complete amateurs. All dead streams have been removed from the list and the all-in-one. In May they were reported to be conducting test transmissions, initially as experimental station 8XAD. From a published report in the Buffalo Evening News on May 22, 1922: "WGR is the highest-powered broadcasting station between Schenectady and Detroit and is said by radio experts to have by far the highest percentage of efficiently in the country. It indicates, "Click to perform a search". Listen for 5 minutes to just his portion of the show. In 1993, Gash would leave Buffalo to accept a job in New Orleans. Over the years, Hub as he was known to friends and fans, was a man for all seasons as he did play-by-play for every major college and professional team in Buffalo. WGR also airs the . Hosts like Schopp and Bulldog and programming from CBS Sports Radio on the weekends will keep you in the mix. The inaugural broadcast of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvanias KDKA in 1920 set off a wave of interest in the commercial value of radio. WGR's in copter host for the stunt was Frank "Bunny" Benny. After managing top market stations such as KMOX, St. Louis; WGN, Chicago and WTMJ, Milwaukee he founded a media acquisition and consulting company, Great Lakes Media Group, in 2018. Index of contact profiles from Wgr 550 1-3 of 3 results Contact Name Paul Hamilton Contact Info Email Direct Job Title Sports Anchor and Reporter Location United States, New York, Buffalo Last Update 1/13/2023 Contact Name Dan Fisher Contact Info Email Direct Job Title Producer Location United States, New York, Buffalo WGR 550 Sports Radio is a commercial AM radio station serving the Western New York Area. ss. 500 Corporate Pkwy #200, Buffalo, NY 14226. I hear alot of unhappy "Whitey" fans, but I dont get it because I tend to agree with his stance. 7. Thursday will be my last day as host of The Nightcap. Benny died in 2005 and inducted into the Buffalo Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2010. He used to be good until he decided he wanted to be a character (the guy you make fun of). The radio was founded in 1922, by Federal Telephone & Telegraph Company. To those wondering if we are playing some sort of long con about my future at WGR, we are not. However, this is football season and I tune in more often just to get a feel how WNY's temperature about the Bills is running. Sinclair Broadcast Group sold its entire radio division to Entercom Communications in 1999. I was stunned. Roberts was the morning personality on WKBW from 1963 to 1971 before leaving to take in Boston. Listeners tuning into WGR in 1954 would be welcomed by a personality lineup that included mornings with John Old Bones Lascelles, Billy Keaton in the afternoons and Bob Glacy keeping the overnight shift entertained with his Glacys Basement program. Buffalo, N.Y. (WGR 550) - This past Sunday marked a milestone day for WGR, as the station officially turned 100-years-old! Here is an example of my work on wgr550.com. I think I have it finished already. In 1922, radio broadcasting was almost as chaotic as the internet was in the late 1990s. WWT only broadcast for a few hours at a time and on an irregular basis. This 1940s era image features announcer John Lascelles left, Cheskin on the far right and feature singer Elvera Ruppel at center. [24] CBS Sports Radio eventually filled the overnight time slots ESPN Radio had previously filled on WGR. "[13] The starting date coincided with the first day of "Radio Week" in Buffalo. The event took place over 10 Western New York parks and attracted tens of thousands of listeners. Riter was paired with sidekick Jeremy White in the evening and lastly The Tony Kornheiser Show (from ESPN) was added in Gaughan and Burke's old time slot. Dickerson, a Bills assistant from 1986 to 1991, was blunt, provocative, and loud. Listen now on the free @Audacy app. Jeremy White @jeremyWGR 37.8 One year later, he becamesports director for WGR radio. 8. A stainless-steel railing separated visitors from a wall of transmitters covering three sides of the room. Williams left the station in early 2009 to enter the sales industry. Frequencies Buffalo 550 AM Contacts Website: www.wgr550.com/ Address: WGR SportsRadio 550 500 Corporate Pkwy, Suite 200 Buffalo, New York 14226 Telephone: (716) 803-0550 https://t.co/qxDDhKxAva. Thom Cich @thomWGR 1248. WGR 550 @WGR550 Dec 28, 2022 RT @ BuffaloBillsPR: #LeadingTheCharge: Week 17 ( #BUFvsCIN) game release: https://t.co/4zrNjUIDb7 Paycor Stadium 8:30 PM @ espn (Joe Buck, Troy Aikman & Lisa Salters) @ WGR550 (John Murphy, Eric Wood & Sal Capaccio) / @ WestwoodOne (Kevin Harlan & Kurt Warner) https://t.co/qvkmqkdwFr TV / Radio Network [17] In May 1923 additional "Class B" frequencies were made available, with 940 kHz reserved for "Zone 1",[18] which was assigned to WGR later that year. Mike Maniscalco and later Brad Riter hosted the evening shift. After receiving his FCC Third-Class license at the early age of 14, Langmyer would eventually work at Buffalo stations WGR, WBEN, WJJL learning all aspects of the broadcasting business including on air, promotions, engineering, and programming. He holds her sweater whenever he is at a match. 550 . Crowds gather around WGRs Bernie Sandler during a live, remote broadcast. Always willing to fill any shift or try something new, he even read childrens stories over the air as Brother John Otto.. WGR landed a coup when it signed WNSA's top afternoon host, Mike Schopp, from WNSA-FM in 2002; the event came at about the same time as when John Rigas and Adelphia Communications were beginning to collapse under massive financial scandal. In 2016, the formation of MSG Western New York was announced. Ryan Gates, a producer for WGR-550 radio in Buffalo, said he would quit if the Bills drafted Josh Allen ahead of available quarterbacks Baker Mayfield or Josh Rosen. It had the highest Nielsen Ratings of any station in the Buffalo market among that demographic as of autumn 2018.[1]. First considered little more than a novelty, radio grew into one of the greatest technological marvels of the 20th century. by Shout! I think he is an employee of Sirrius the way he drives traffic to them. Wgr 550 Company Name Wgr 550 Main Industry Media & Internet Website www.wgr550.com Contact Information Headquarters 500 Corporate Pkwy, Ste 200, Buffalo, New York, 14226, United States (716) 843-0600 Wgr 550 Profile and History Watch and listen to audio and video content, provided by WGR 550 Popular Searches WGR 550 WGR WGR SportsRadio 550 Radio broadcasts in the following cities on FM or AM: WGR is a radio station licensed to serve Buffalo, New York, USA and airs at Western New York area at 550 AM under name WGR550 Sports Radio. 10. During his second tour of duty at WGR in the early 90s, one of the commercials on his show featured Hiney Wine. Brian Koziol @brianwgr 10.7 He passed away a year later in 1996. Bills draft wrap up with WIVB's Josh Reed, WGR 550's Nate Geary: Matt Parrino and Ryan Talbot host the live edition of the podcast with two special guests. A few years after this picture was taken, Zach would join Neaverth as his Pulsebeat News man at KB.. Buffalo, N.Y. (WGR 550) - This past Sunday marked a milestone day for WGR, as the station officially turned 100-years-old! Ryan Gates Job Acceptor (@quitter_ryan) June 4, 2018. With a large map of the world behind them, two WGR broadcasters provide updated from the front window of a downtown Buffalo department store. Michael Ahern, President of Canisius College, a concert by the Yankee Six Orchestra and a presentation on the advantages of a college education by Dr. Julian Park, from the University at Buffalo. Little did he know that later that year the station would flip format, become Future Sonic Radio and a create a legend. The station's longtime music format combined adult top 40 hits and rock oldies and featured some of Buffalo's top radio personalities, talk hosts and news reporters including Stan Roberts, Frank Benny, Tom Donahue, Randy Michaels, Jim Scott, Jerry Reo, Shane, Joe Galuski, Tom Langmyer, George Hamberger, Tom Shannon, John Otto, Chuck Lakefield, Don Dussias, Lauri Githens, Wayne Smith, Sandy Kozel, Jane Tomczak, Tom Bauerle (as well as his brother, Dick Bauerle), Craig Matthews. In this image, Neaverth, holding the WGR sign, is joined by John Zach. WGRs first day of programing included an address and prayer by the Rev. Whitey isn't funny, doesn't try to be. It is with great sadness that the Buffalo Broadcasters Association acknowledges the passing of George Hamberger, one of Buffalos most recognized radio personalities who went on to become a highly successful real estate broker. 35 new stations have been added. [22] The station was, from the network's inception, an affiliate of ESPN Radio, which it carried on the weekends from 1992 to 2013. And he always did well.. One of the original superstars of Buffalo Radio in the '20s and '30s for the Buffalo Broadcasting Corporation on WGR and WKBW, Roger Baker was the Queen Citys first definitive sportscaster. Four Bills limited to start practice week, La Canfora: Giants arent a layup for Eagles in divisional round, Gronk rips Aaron Rodgers for boasting about MVPs, Sabres place Vinnie Hinostroza on waivers, Julian Edelman on Tom Bradys future: If he has another season, its not going to be in Tampa Bay, Nathaniel Hackett interview with Jets sparks Aaron Rodgers rumors, mockery, La Canfora: Some people around NFL think 49ers will trade Trey Lance, Boog: Dansby Swanson pretty clearly wanted to be the face of the Cubs, Ask Your Smart Speaker to Play W G R 5 50. Keymarket also owned WBEN, WMJQ, WWKB and WKSE. Housed inside the art deco structure were the technical elements that put WGR and sister station WKBW on the air. Paul Hamilton @pham1717 27.3 4. Matthew Coller @matthewcoller 2154 Buffalo Web Design bySurdej Web Solutions. I've met both tater and Bauch. The second floor housed two, glass enclosed control rooms, one for WGR, the other for WKBW. (WGR also tried to lure John Murphy, but because he was also at the time the radio host of the Bills, his contract prevented him from hosting the slot.) Lyle would depart WGR in July 1991. Michael Ahern, President of Canisius College, a concert by the Yankee Six Orchestra, a discussion on the growth of Buffalo business by Albert Kinsey, President of the Chamber of Commerce and a presentation on the advantages of a college education by Dr. Julian Park, from the University of Buffalo. The station would call a small building behind WBEN-TVs studios home for much of the 1960s. In 2006, the Sabres and WGR renewed their broadcast agreement through 2012, and Yankees rights were dropped by 2007. . Without a dedicated news staff of its own, WGR partnered with the large, local staff of the Buffalo Times newspaper to deliver headlines. WGR 550 Verified account @WGR550 All the sports talk, interviews, game coverage and podcasts from the top personalities in sports. Would hiring Bill OBrien hurt Patriots pursuit of DeAndre Hopkins? Copyright 2020Buffalo Broadcasters. There's not much choice.. As an ever-increasing slate of network shows took over timeslots once filled by Buffalo talent, local news became an important part of WGRs programing day. Powered by Invision Community, Schopp is a miserable PIA. The station targets a key demographic of men 25 to 54 years old. The firm hoped to use the station as a way to encourage the sale of home radio sets which they featured in their downtown Buffalo showroom. While WWT struggled to provide a dedicated schedule of broadcasts, experimental station 8XAD, owned by the Federal Telephone & Telegraph Company, began limited broadcasting on a wavelength of 485 meters.The company received its broadcast license on March 14, 1922 and was randomly assigned the call letters WGR. As WGRs program director, Rice sought out top notch local talent that including Robert Schmidt who would eventual be known as Buffalo Bob Smith of Howdy Doody fame. George was the same person on the air as off; affable, intelligent, gracious, recalling that Hamberger also worked as a WGR account executive, Wettlaufer praised Hamberger as having the invaluable gift oflisteningto his clients, thereby helping them accomplish their goals, which led to a successful career in radio sales and in commercial real estate.While working as a commercial properties realtor for Hunt Real Estate, Hamberger from 1998 through 2001 also did a Saturday morning show on WHTT Oldies 104, wherein his wry humorous bits always closed with the stations promotional voice intoning, Hambergers on a roll!, Al Wallack, a member of the Buffalo Broadcasting Hall of Fame, also worked with Hamberger at Progressive Rock WYSL-FM 103.3 during the early days of their careers and summarized the sentiment of many who worked with Hamberger,George was one of the good guys on and off the air. Proceeds from the public sale of the publication benefitted the American Red Cross of Buffalo. La Canfora: Giants arent a layup for Eagles in divisional round, Gronk rips Aaron Rodgers for boasting about MVPs, Julian Edelman on Tom Bradys future: If he has another season, its not going to be in Tampa Bay, Nathaniel Hackett interview with Jets sparks Aaron Rodgers rumors, mockery, La Canfora: Some people around NFL think 49ers will trade Trey Lance, Boog: Dansby Swanson pretty clearly wanted to be the face of the Cubs, Fired Broncos coach Nathaniel Hackett to interview for Jets offensive coordinator vacancy, Red Sox sign former All-Star Adam Duvall to one-year, $7-million deal, Draymond Green explains why he wants to retire after his 15th NBA season. Calling Bisons games in the 30s from Offermann Stadium, he was straight, and by the book. With the purchase of WNSA, WGR re-joined the New York Yankees radio network and for the first time since 1996, regained the radio rights to the Buffalo Sabres. In 1982, WGR News Director Don Dussias heard Tom and hired him for part-time news work and Sabres' coverage at WGR 550. The company signed on WGR-TV (channel 2) in 1953 and WGR-FM (now WGRF) in 1959. Chris poodle Parker @bulldogwgr 13.4 Later versions include a UK Top 10 hit in 1964 by Scottish singer Lulu . The Dean of Buffalo Sports Radio. Sports broadcaster and journalist Ralph Hubbell joined WGR in 1939 where he provided play-by-play of all Bisons Baseball home games and recreated away games using Western Union messages. Howard is the gold standard? Known initially for its telephone communication products, entered the wireless business in 1921 when it introduced its first complete receiver, the Federal Junior. Frank Benny joined WGR Radio in 1965 had undoubtedly was one of the stations most popular personalities for much of his 19 years. Shortly after the tragedy, he moved over to WBEN where he has been stations marquee personality ever since. 2. There are many myths and legends surrounding the WGR call letters and if they have a meaning. WGR 550 is the home for Buffalo Bills fans throughout the week as well. A regional sports channel for Western New York, the channel includes both Sabres and Bills programming. Transcontinent merged with Taft Broadcasting in 1964. From 1990 to 1994, WGR owned the radio broadcast rights to Buffalo Bills football, Buffalo Sabres hockey and the Buffalo Bisons baseball. The all sports radio gives you all the inside scoops on the NFL and NHL from training camp to the playoffs. In 1995, Rich Communications which owned both WGR and its FM counterpart WGRF, sold WGRF to Mercury Radio headed by Charles W. Banta. Share More sharing options. After the war, Baker returned to Buffalo and read the news on WKBW Radio, but eventually moved into the general managers office at the short-lived Buffalo UHF pioneer WBES-TV, where he also read the news. Here are some radio stations formatted for American Truck Simulator. )not saying much is it? When paired with Bulldog, his one is so different it seems like I'm not listening to the same person. WGR also airs the Super Bowl, Stanley Cup Playoffs, NASCAR Nextel Cup races, Sunday and Monday Night Football and the NCAA Basketball Tournament. The outbreak of World War II catapulted radios importance as a primary new source as wire and network services such as the Mutual Broadcasting System supplied break news from both the European and Pacific fronts. White is there most times just to provide counterpoint. Hahaha, laughing as I type this, who is going to be the first to say they actually like Schopp. Jeremy White @jeremyWGR 37.8 2. Buffalo album rock radio legacy Jim Santella worked with Hamberger at WYSL-FM and recalls him as a natural talent who could do any format. Hamberger proved this to be true, as he enjoyed successful tenures at Top 40 powerhouse WKBW 1520, where he did afternoon drive; Adult Contemporary format WBEN 930 and Torontos Top 40 CFTR 680.Returning to Buffalo radio in 1983 as the morning personality on WGR 550, George Hamberger entertained listeners with his topical humor, awareness of all-things-Buffalo and his occasional daring-but-never-rude double entendre. The station first signed on the air on August 14, 1954, as WYRS-TV, owned by the WGR Corporation, along with WGR . Supportive personality and ability to provide mentoring / training; Additional Information Be Connected With a bold vision and innovative drive, join our 20,000 colleagues as we lead industry change and transform how customers best meet their global supply chain needs in a meaningful and sustainable way. In the late 1940s, the station was bought by a consortium of Western New York families known as the WGR Corporation. LOL. [11][12] The debut for WGR's use of the upgraded transmitter was scheduled for May 21, an event that was described as the "formal opening of one of the largest and most powerful broadcasting stations in the east which may make Buffalo the ethereal center of this part of the country", because "The arrangements and furnishing of the station will be equal to that of any of the present stations of national fame. Guest would have entered the transmitter building through the main door, walk up a stairwell lined with glass brick and arrive at visitor gallery. The four-some dive into more draft discussion and reveal expectations for A.J. I am an avid listener of talk radio and he is truly cringe worthy radio. Alternatively, Helsingin seudun liikenne operates a bus from Tikkurilan matkakesk to Rautatientori every 15 minutes. Location: Rochester, New York Area. At the early age of 19, he was given the opportunity to take over John Ottos Extension 55 evening program following Ottos move to WKBW. PART OF AUDACY SPORTS. Here now is a look back in time at the history of WGR (all images from the soon-to-be released book Buffalo Radio by Marty Biniasz and www.Biniasz.com): On May 22, 1922, the Federal Telephone and Telegraph Company located at 1738 Elmwood Avenue in North Buffalo signed on its radio station WGR. Bauerle moved from WGR to sister station WBEN, Gaughan joined Kevin Sylvester in morning drive (Burke had been released long before this). His bits are just corny. Hamberger began his radio career 1969, recruited as one of the first staff members of Progressive Rock WYSL-FM 103.3, and later made the transition to Top 40 WYSL-AM where his popularity grew. Work history: WCMF Radio Executive Producer, Sports Director: The Break Room , 96.5 WCMF >/SportsRadio 950 ESPN (WROC-AM)since Apr 2008 WHAM-TV Reporter2007 - 2007. Tucholka would work in Buffalo broadcasting until his retirement in 1995. PART OF AUDACY SPORTS. Lightweight for fast spinning, this Light Saber can produce beautiful LED trails. The WGR call sign was available because the previous assignee, the. He honed his witty and comedic timing on thousands of stages across the country before transforming his routine into the popular Stuff and Nonsense show on WGR. Several teams' broadcasts bounced between the two stations, such as the Bandits, New York Yankees, and Buffalo Destroyers. . [3] Rolling Stone magazine ranked it at number 119 on its list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time". When asked by Buffalo News reporter Alan Pergament what kind of talk show host he was, Paul Lyle responded in one word, "controversial." Bauerle, for a short time, was retained and paired with Chris "Bulldog" Parker, who joined from WBEN for the morning show. WGR has a standard analog transmission, and also relayed by HD subchannel, and online via Audacy. The official Lambeau Field parking lots adjacent to the stadium are reserved for holders of season parking permits. 141.3K . [7] The March 28 issue of the Buffalo Evening News reported hearing test transmissions made by WGR the previous night. Digital Media Specialist in Moses Lake, WA Expand search. Over the decades, the station also positioned itself as the Worlds Greatest Radio, and in this print ad from the December 1953 issue of Broadcasting Magazine, Where you Go Theres Radio! The truth is that the Federal Telephone & Telegraph Company was randomly assigned the call letters WGR by the U.S. Department of Commerce in 1922. BUFFALO, N.Y. Popular WGR 550 Radio personality Jeremy White shared some sad news to his followers on Tuesday. Jim Rome, who was added to the WGR line-up in late summer 1998, was retained when WGR switched to all sports. Sandler would begin his career at WBTA, Batavia and become a Buffalo broadcasting staple for over 60 years at various Western New York stations including WEBR, WGR, WBEN, etc. He provided play-by-play for the Buffalo Bisons until 1993 when he joined Pittsburghs KDKA radio to take over similar duties with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Howard Simon, also from WNSA, joined in November 2004, with White moving from evenings to mornings to be Simon's sidekick. September 29, 2009 in The Stadium Wall Archives. The political theater this week to elect a speaker of the House of Representatives went on for days and hours, and seemingly endless rounds of voting. Too many great podcasts out there to listen to this garbage. Mazer dominated Buffalo sports radio serving as play-by-play man for all of the citys major sports including the both the Buffalo Bisons hockey and baseball teams, the All-American Football Conference Buffalo Bills and Little 3 (Niagara University, St. Bonaventure University and Canisius College) Basketball. Thursday will be my last day as host of The Nightcap, tweeted Gates on Monday. Copyright 2008-2023 BroBible. First starting as a temporary assignment, Billy was joined by his wife Reggie and the couple hosted the Mr. In 1958, he was hired at WKBW as a newsman and eventually given the opportunity to be a weekend and fill-in jock. WGR should have him or someone edit the morning shows material. During his second tour of duty at WGR in the early 90s, one of the commercials on his show featured Hiney Wine. Audacys Website and Digital Terms of Use. I don't listen to the station that much anymore for the obvious reasons about lack of talent and interesting content. All the sports talk, interviews, game coverage and podcasts from the top personalities in sports. @Trysta_Krick Grnt ve video listesi 1 ; 2 D-inci72 eleri1 ~40rnt Jobs People Learning Joe Buscaglia @joebuscaglia 27.6 3. This cartoon summarized Buehlmans first years at the Buffalo Broadcasting Company that included causing traffic jams in Lafayette Square and receiving a record 5,000 letters in just one week. Bills draft wrap up with WIVB's Josh Reed, WGR 550's Nate Geary: Matt Parrino and Ryan Talbot host the live edition of the podcast with two special . In 1991, Bauerle took over mornings on WGR where his Breakfast With Bauerle consistently provided the station with strong rating. A magnifying glass. Ryan Gates, a producer for WGR-550 in Buffalo, said he'd quit if the Bills took Allen with Baker Mayfield or. [10], WGR suspended regular operations while company employees worked on constructing a more powerful transmitter that could be easily heard by the crystal radios the company was selling. The station's stream will start in {time} sec. 6. Prev; 1; 2; Next; Page 2 of 2 . Hold The Phone! John Otto is considered the Dean of Buffalo Talk Radio, having been a pioneering host of the format for over 40 years. Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter! 500 Corporate Pkwy, Suite 200 Buffalo, New York14226. Ive heard from a few close to him that they are forced to do those awful skits (super directional mic or whatever), but either way, those are just awful compared to the stuff "Greg Buck" does. It seemed like everyone, including religions leaders, newspapers, schools, manufactures, and retailers all wanted to get into the business of broadcasting. In early 1922, the Federal Telephone & Telegraph Company, headquartered in North Buffalo, began producing radio receivers. "Shout" was inducted to the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999. WGR on Facebook. In 1923, WGR would move its operations to the newly constructed Statler Hotel located on Niagara Square, and then to the Rand Building in 1929. Buttt training camp is still boring, so lets take a look at the twitter follow count of all the "personalities" at WGR550 and see how they rank. Maryalice Demler Maryalice. Howard Simon[2] and Jeremy White host the morning-drive show, followed by The Extra Point Show with Sal Capaccio and Joe DiBiase while middays are split between two daily talk shows produced by Pegula Sports and Entertainment: Sabres Live with Brian Duff and Martin Biron, and One Bills Live with Chris Brown and Steve Tasker. The bar for Buffalo sports talk radio is set. Stan Roberts and Buffalo Bills player Reggie McKenzie. Two Bills Drive WGR - Sports Radio 550 is the only sports radio station in Buffalo and the radio home of the Buffalo Sabres. The 24-story structure at Broadway and Washington faced Lafayette square. There is an adjoining lounge and waiting room comfortably arranged with wicker furniture. Their shows breathe and flow. Sal Cappaccio @salsports 17.4 "When you work with people from different backgrounds and with different personality types, you learn . Station links. In 1923, WGR moved its studios and transmitter from its original location on the top floor of the Federal Telephone and Telegraph Company in North Buffalo to the newly opened Statler Hotel in Downtown Buffalo located on Delaware Avenue at Niagara Square. Every stream has been tested. Would hiring Bill OBrien hurt Patriots pursuit of DeAndre Hopkins? [4] As part of its marketing efforts, the company decided to establish a local broadcasting station. February 1970, WGR Radios Bell Jet Ranger helicopter cruises over downtown Buffalo providing morning and afternoon traffic reports. You could hear the caller just repeat that back to White and then laugh, and then hang up. By October 2, 1922, WWT officially cased operations permanently. Afternoons are hosted by Mike Schopp and Chris "Bulldog" Parker, while Zach Jones hosts The Nightcap in early evenings.CBS Sports Radio programming airs in late-night, overnights and on weekends. I'm expecting to remain active during Bills and Sabres season, possibly creating a podcast for WGR, and some other ideas that I have cooking. Rob Newton is back on local radio . A technological marvel at the time of its construction, WGR would frequently provide public tours of the facility. WGR studios at 464 Franklin Street in Buffalos Allentown District. Tom Langmyer is one of the most respected industry consultants and managers in modern America radio. It was a truly a memorable night as countless Buffalo broadcasting legends paid homage to Otto behind a pair of vintage RCA microphones. Following the stock market crash in October 1929, Federal Radio ceased production. In 1963, Shannon moved down the dial to WGR-AM but soon departed for CKLW in Detroit. Technical advances quickly saw the transmitters power increased to 1,000 watts in 1926. The MSG Network also uses this feed as the announcers for the game. (Kornheiser would later be replaced by Colin Cowherd by ESPN.). tx Howard Simon @hsimon62 17.9 JOHNNYFAIRPLAY In fact, one person in Buffalo is already set to be out of a job because of the pick. Than in the afternoon Shoop will be talking about how ugly hockey is and how he hates it. Howard Simon and his cronies are complete amateurs. 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