Eric Heyl is Patch's Pittsburgh field editor.
Most of these CDs did not remain in print for an extended period of time, and today Morning Show compilations have become collector's items. “I talked [recently] to a bunch of high school seniors; I’m older than their parents. On Monday September 27, 2010 Scott along with Mike Logan, Stan Savran, Guy Junker, Ken Laird and Chris Mack were let go from ESPN RADIO 1250. PITTSBURGH, PA - As the end of an era possibly approaches, it's appropriate to reflect on a species that soon might be as extinct as Tyrannosaurus rex: the local radio morning drive show host. Source: Jerry DiPiola Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Look No Further, Adoptable & Adorable: Pittsburgh Pet of the Week: Carson, Perspectives: My Favorite Pittsburgh Park for Running, Something for Everyone at Film Pittsburgh Fall Festival, COVID is ‘Everywhere’ in Allegheny County, No New Restrictions Planned, The Four Rides That Will Disappear at Kennywood, Kids Can Visit Two Pittsburgh Museums for Free This Month, Adoptable & Adorable: Pittsburgh Pet of the Week: Sammy, Coming Attraction: Back To The Foodture, Part Two, How Our Favorite Local Home Boutiques Are Handling the Holidays, Perspectives: End of the Campaign Turns Off Spigot Political Ads, National Aviary’s New Garden Room Kicks Off with Brunch, How to Find Your Polling Place for Tuesday's Election, Downtown Bike Lanes Complete the Great Allegheny Passage, Avoid the Halloween Party Crowds With a Night at the Drive-In. In 1988, Paulsen was teamed up with comedian Jim Krenn, who had been a regular on the show. He has since returned to focus on his standup while also hosting an internet podcast, Jim Krenn: No Restrictions, which began streaming in March 2013. Krenn then partnered with Randy Baumann of Erie, PA … By Adrian McCoy, Post-Gazette Staff Writer . He became a "morning staple" in the Pittsburgh region on The DVE Morning Show, which he co-hosted with Jim Krenn. The show began airing in the 6:00-10:00 am weekday morning drive slot in late 1986 after the cancellation of Jimmy and Steve in the Morning (from which the show draws inspiration). The host of the original WDVE Morning Show remained on the air until 2015, last serving as a morning DJ for Y-108. He now works at a station in Virginia. It should serve as both a nostalgic trip down memory lane and a stark reminder of the type of quality local programming that could be lost as a result of the FCC regulation change. A few years in other markets notwithstanding, Quinn has had a prominent presence in Pittsburgh radio since the late '60s, working solo, as a B-94 morning show host with Banana Don Jefferson and later transitioning into a conservative talk show host. He became a "morning staple" in the Pittsburgh region on The DVE Morning Show, which he co-hosted with Jim Krenn. Pennsylvania reported a whopping 5,488 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, shattering a single-day record set just the day before. “Huge markets, much bigger than Pittsburgh, don’t have stations like DVE anymore. California Next To Hit 1M Cases; States Reimpose Restrictions, PA Reports 5K+ New COVID Cases, 100+ Hospitalizations In 24 Hours.
At times, he also served as a fill-in DJ for Michele Michaels and Sean McDowell. He and the other Morning Show members hinted at possibly becoming a guest contributor in the future[9][10]. They helped to promote the careers of Pittsburgh area acts like the Iron City Houserockers, the Granati Brothers, Donnie Iris and the Cruisers and B. E. Taylor Group. [2] He returned to WDVE in 2000 as a solo host The Scott Paulsen Radio Broadcast' in the evening time slot. Both photos used with permission. I said, ‘Let me ask you; don’t be afraid of offending me … How many of you listen to the radio?’” Three students, he says, raised their hands. In May 2010, Jim Krenn was given the prestigious Animal Friends Lifetime Achievement Award for his dedication to the shelter and his tireless work of helping abused animals over the years.
Van Halen's Final Show at Hollywood Bowl Oct 20, 2020. In 1980, WDVE began airing Jimmy and Steve in the Morning with DJs and hosts Jimmy Roach and Steve Hansen. Not long after Roach and Hansen's departure from WDVE, the station replaced them and their show. [4], In December 2011 and January 2012, a member of the Morning Show again went through a contract dispute. He can still be heard during afternoons; you’d just have to make a short westward drive (or download the iHeartRadio streaming app). Drove to Chicago, got a tour of Chess Studios. He later hosted his own morning show on Q92. Chicago doesn’t have a WDVE-type format anymore. 10. Additionally, many current and former Pittsburgh Steelers, Penguins and Pirates players tend to appear on the show. The host of the original WDVE Morning Show remained on the air until 2015, last serving as a morning DJ for Y-108. He returned to WAMO staying there until 1984. Paulsen left the Morning Show and went on hiatus from WDVE for 11 months in 1999. Jimmy Roach made an appearance last year at WDVE’s 50th-anniversary celebration. Sean McDowell (WYDD, WYTK, WRRK, WDVE). Krenn was quoted in several Pittsburgh publications as saying "I must be the only radio personality that has ever won a readers poll award, got his bonus check for being number one in the ratings and then fired all in the same week!" Krenn rose from the ranks of stand-up comedians to become one of Pittsburgh's premier broadcast personalities.
In keeping with the station's talk format, his new show focused more on guests, interviews, and phone calls than music. [4] He has also published numerous books including Cow Tipping and Night Fruit Army. The longtime host, radio personality and producer had influence far beyond his iconic roles as the host of mid-century regional staples such as “Chiller Theater” and “Studio Wrestling.” Director George A. Romero’s iconic “Night of the Living Dead” might not have been made without Bill Cardille, who raised money from “Chiller Theater” viewers to get the film made.
4. Because of a non-compete clause in his contract, Krenn has not yet returned to Pittsburgh's airwaves.
Jim Krenn's new co-host, Randy Baumann, clicks with listeners and helps WDVE stay on top . Reach him at 412-334-4033 or Eric.Heyl@Patch.com. 'Suburban Women, Will You Please Like Me?' He returned to WDVE in 2000 as a solo host The Scott Paulsen Radio Broadcast' in the evening time … The question was simple: Who is your all-time favorite Pittsburgh disc jockey? Paulsen and Krenn even competed against Roach and Hansen from 1987 to 1991, when the latter duo joined WMYG. WDVE wanted Krenn to leave the Morning Show and become the station's spokesperson, as well as become more of an internet personality.
Animal Friends of Pittsburgh has only given the award to eight individuals in their 75-year history. Now, with both of them happily free of daily obligations, “we actually have a difficult time remembering what day of the week it is.”.