The new station is located on the top floor of the Federal Telephone & Telegraph building on Elmwood Avenue and has been attractively arranged and furnished. The Keatons transitioned into Buffalo television in 1954 as pioneer personalities on WGR-TV. by Shout! The duo would sell their interests in WGR in 1954. The Bills' four consecutive Super Bowl seasons were broadcast by WGR, whose Program Directors included Chuck Finney (19911993), Daryl Parks (19931995) and Jim Pastrick (19952000). 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Jeremy White @jeremyWGR 37.8 How Horrible Do You Think This WGR 550 On Air Personality Is??? The station would call a small building behind WBEN-TVs studios home for much of the 1960s. The company signed on WGR-TV (channel 2) in 1953 and WGR-FM (now WGRF) in 1959. Language: English . 500 Corporate Pkwy, Suite 200 Buffalo, New York14226. 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. Packers to donate $100K for defibrillators to local youth sports in wake of Damar Hamlin cardiac arrest, Simon: Sunday's Bills playoff game made for stress-filled day, Bills to host Bengals in AFC Divisional Round on Sunday at 3 p.m. EST, Hamilton: Sabres pull out another road win, Sabres return to winning ways in Nashville, Sabres look to break three-game losing streak in Nashville on Saturday. The station airs an all-sports radio format. On Friday mornings during the season, hear directly from Buffalo's head coach Sean McDermott. WGR also airs the Super Bowl, Stanley Cup Playoffs, NASCAR Nextel Cup races, Sunday and Monday Night Football and the NCAA Basketball Tournament. At the top of new station ownership and management were two pioneers of the radio industry who submitted a $750,000 bid to purchase the station. Shane Evenings promotions on a bus in Buffalo. and Mrs. Show until the mid-1950s. Yeah yeah I know, Sam Watkins had a nice one handed catch uncovered after slipping in a red zone drill today, NEAT! Most dissapointing is Bulldog and most surprising is John Murphy. Part of Audacy. [22] The station was, from the network's inception, an affiliate of ESPN Radio, which it carried on the weekends from 1992 to 2013. Digital Media Specialist in Moses Lake, WA Expand search. Both were inducted into the Buffalo Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2005. I like Nick a lot. Frank Benny joined WGR Radio in 1965 had undoubtedly was one of the stations most popular personalities for much of his 19 years. Is WGR morning host Howard Simon trying to end his 11-year run on the sports station and quarter century run on local radio to take a job at the University WGRs Billy Keaton gained fame in Vaudeville before entering radio. [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. Maryalice Demler Maryalice. To find out the season parking permit price, call the stadium at (920) 569-7500 between 8 AM and 5 PM. The station targets a key demographic of men 25 to 54 years old. To those wondering if we are playing some sort of long con about my future at WGR, we are not. Always willing to fill any shift or try something new, he even read childrens stories over the air as Brother John Otto.. On Air Personality at Wgr 550 Mike Schopp is an On Air Personality at Wgr 550 based in Buffalo, New York. 10. WGRs Operations Director Jim Pastrick facilitated the historic broadcast with help of station engineers Dan Gurzynski and Matt Monin. WWT only broadcast for a few hours at a time and on an irregular basis. 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. 8. With the top of Buffalo Central Terminal seen just peaking behind, WGRs John Lascelles take the throttle of a New York Central E8 diesel locomotive as a publicity stunt for a station promotion. (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.) 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. WGR 550 is the home for Buffalo Bills fans throughout the week as well. Although the Rich interests were the National League's choice for the new franchise they dropped out of the competition for an expansion team set to begin play in 1993 (which ultimately went to Denver, Colorado, as the Colorado Rockies) for cost reasons. In 1982, WGR News Director Don Dussias heard Tom and hired him for part-time news work and Sabres' coverage at WGR 550. 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. WGR (550 AM) is a commercial radio station licensed to serve Buffalo, New York. Schopp was at first teamed with Chuck Dickerson in afternoon drive. Followers . Two of WGRs mobile news cruisers await fast-breaking action behind WGRs studios located at 2077 Elmwood Avenue. The plant manufactured radio sets and other pieces of communications equipment. Simon would make a good Bills reporter but to ask him to drive a personality-based show 5 days a week is like having Jauron do it. WGR would officially move into this art deco skyscraper on May 1, 1929. 16 Dec 2020: live_streams.sii download updated. We discuss Jonathan Williams not facing charges on DUI & Adolphus Washington's weapons charge, the recent tweets from Sammy Watkins on the way NBA players are getting paid and PFF's dislike of the . WGR-550 Radio Personalities By JOHNNYFAIRPLAY September 29, 2009 in The Stadium Wall Archives Share Followers 0 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 JOHNNYFAIRPLAY Community Member 426 Location:Naples, FL Posted September 29, 2009 Hahaha, laughing as I type this, who is going to be the first to say they actually like Schopp? Featured Image Photo Credit: Marty Biniasz - BuffaloBroadcasting.org, 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, Flyers Ivan Provorov declines to wear Pride jersey, citing religious beliefs, LISTEN: Howard Picks the Bills: Divisional Round. PHamilton is on this morning, nobody on the morning show bothered to watch the game, no commentary on a very exciting game against the Bruins, the depleted Sabres gave it everything, Dahlen looked like a superstar on his 21st bday. At its peak the Federal factory in Buffalo operated 24-hours a day employing over 1,000 workers. Not anymore. A 2004 inducted into the Buffalo Broadcasting Hall of Fame, longtime morning host Stan Roberts was known for his corny jokes and puns that would make Buffalo laugh and groan. One year later, he becamesports director for WGR radio. There are many myths and legends surrounding the WGR call letters and if they have a meaning. I agree with Don..They need new blood in there, its the same ol same ol. I think he is an employee of Sirrius the way he drives traffic to them. 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. [16] In September 1922 the Department of Commerce set aside a second entertainment wavelength, 400 meters (750kHz) for "Class B" stations that had quality equipment and programming. listening to this show actually hurts my ears. These are not only pleasing to the eye but necessary to kill off any ring or echo that might interfere with the broadcasting. LOL. The station's stream will start in {time} sec. In February 2000, WGR became an all-sports talk radio station. During its days as a full service radio station, WGR's roster of personalities included "Buffalo Bob" Smith, later famous for TV's Howdy Doody children's show, and popular national TV and nightclub comedian Foster Brooks. The broadcasting room is hung with heavy gray drapes. 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. Greg Bauch..no idea how to spell that is haliriousSimon is reasonable. Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Tikkurila to Helsinki every 10 minutes. Officially opened in July 1941, the Buffalo Broadcasting Corporation constructed a new, $350,000 transmitter and tower facility on Big Tree Road just south of the downtown core on Big Tree Road. WGR began a partial simulcast on Rochester sister station WROC in September 2008. WGRs Silver Bullet mobile studio was a frequent attraction at the Erie County Fair where listeners could see live broadcasts as well as meet personalities like George Hamburger, Joe Galuski, Chuck Lakefield and Tom Langmyer. When Dickerson departed WGR, Schopp was teamed with Chris "Bulldog" Parker. The broadcasting room is hung with heavy gray drapes. 2023 Audacy, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. He would often end his show, after arguing with callers, with the catchphrase Who love ya, baby?" Buffalo, N.Y. (WGR 550) - This past Sunday marked a milestone day for WGR, as the station officially turned 100-years-old! 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. 2023 Audacy, Inc. All rights reserved. Between 1934 and 1936, Rubinoff and his Violin was a popular network program airing on WGR and sister station WKBW. 2023 Audacy, Inc. All rights reserved. At the same time, Kevin Sylvester also returned to the station as the host of a daily Sabres-oriented talk show, Hockey Hotline, which last aired in 2004. Owned by Audacy, Inc. WGR550 plays Sports radio format. Ryan Gates Job Acceptor (@quitter_ryan) April 27, 2018, This comes nowhere near topping the Cleveland guy who said he would eat horse poop if the #Browns drafted Baker Mayfield. radio. Transcontinent merged with Taft Broadcasting in 1964. As a young boy, longtime Buffalo broadcaster Ed Tucholka started his radio career as a boy chorister on WGR. First considered little more than a novelty, radio grew into one of the greatest technological marvels of the 20th century. Benny died in 2005 and inducted into the Buffalo Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2010. WGR also airs the . The 24-story structure at Broadway and Washington faced Lafayette square. All rights reserved. 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 In promotional materials, WGR billed itself as the most powerful radio sending station in America.. WGR (550 AM) is a commercial radio station licensed to serve Buffalo, New York. Roberts was the morning personality on WKBW from 1963 to 1971 before leaving to take in Boston. It had the highest Nielsen Ratings of any station in the Buffalo market among that demographic as of autumn 2018.[1]. Helsingin seudun liikenne also services this route every 30 minutes. His five-decade tenure in Buffalo radio, the majority of if at 55 on your dial, included the citys best known talk shows "Extension 55" and "Night Call." Howard Simon, also from WNSA, joined in November 2004, with White moving from evenings to mornings to be Simon's sidekick. 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. Due to a current FCC rule that prohibited TV and radio stations in the same market, but with different owners, from sharing the same call letters, the TV station amended its call letters to WGRZ after it was sold. By JOHNNYFAIRPLAY, September 29, 2009 in The Stadium Wall Archives. The bar for Buffalo sports talk radio is set incredibly low. The two stations battled for listeners and the rights to broadcast sporting events. I think I have it finished already. Founded in 1908, Buffalo was the location of Federals home office and primary factory with support branches in New York City, San Francisco, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia and across the Niagara River in Bridgeburg, Ontario, Canada. Bill Mazer came to Buffalo in 1947 where he signed on as a sportscaster. Their shows breathe and flow. The official Lambeau Field parking lots adjacent to the stadium are reserved for holders of season parking permits. He spent 14 years at various stations, including WGR, WKBW, WBEN and WMAK. He threw down the paddle and said " you think I care, Im a Buffalo radio celebrity and I can crush you in hillbilly horseshoes." In early 1922, the Federal Telephone & Telegraph Company, headquartered in North Buffalo, began producing radio receivers. When George did well, I always felt good about it. These are not only pleasing to the eye but necessary to kill off any ring or echo that might interfere with the broadcasting as they improve the acoustics. Paul Hamilton @pham1717 27.3 There is an adjoining lounge and waiting room comfortable arranged with wicker furniture.. Stan Roberts and Buffalo Bills player Reggie McKenzie. It was a grueling battle, day after day, as lawmakers adjourned multiple times to take a break and try and whip up enough votes from the GOP to elect California Rep. Kevin McCarthy as House speaker It wasn't happening. Longtime area radio personality and station manager Rob Newton is back with an all-new station focusing on listeners in The Villages and surrounding communities. Every stream has been tested. 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. Tours only lasted a short time as World War II security concerns ended the publics access to the transmitter site. Access the free radio live stream and discover more radio stations at one glance.. Waccamaw Broadcasting, LLC is at WGTN 1400 AM & 107.5 FM Radio.More improvements at our studios are now taking place. A stainless-steel railing separated visitors from a wall of transmitters covering three sides of the room. 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