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Craig Wallace 11/10/19 Craig Wallace 11/10/19

31st Annual Radio Hall of Famers Enjoy Memorable Ceremony

On Friday night (November 8, 2019) at Gotham Hall in New York City, Master of Ceremonies and 2018 Radio Hall of Fame inductee Mike Francesa welcomed everyone to the ceremony. Special guests and fellow RHOF inductees Jim Bohannon, Jim Kerr and Kid Kelly were in attendance, with Bohannon serving as announcer of the event.

Jim Rome was first to receive his honor. He acknowledged that his best work is ahead of him and that he has “…deep, deep gratitude…I’ve always had people around me who are better than me…who told me what I needed to hear, not what I wanted to hear.”

Next up was Joe Madison, who movingly thanked Sharon “Sherry” Madison, his wife and executive producer. He told a story about when he dies and goes to heaven, “I will ask God, is Sherry here [or will she be]? Because if she’s not, it certainly can’t be heaven.”

Actor Christian Slater then introduced Sean Hollywood Hamilton via video and commented “This man was a huge influence on me…thank you for being a part of my life.” Hamilton first thanked all the other inductees and ultimately said, “I want to dedicate this to my love of my life, my incredible wife Marina.”

Harry Harrison commented, “…I always loved radio…to be a part of it [radio] is very exciting. I appreciate this” and received a standing ovation.

Kevin Ryder and Gene “Bean” Baxter shared sentimental remarks on the heels of Bean’s last day on air on Nov. 7. Ryder said, “I’m here because Bean chose me as his partner…he would’ve been here [RHOF} with whoever his partner was and I’m happy it was me.” Bean then said, “I could’ve been on the radio with anyone but there wouldn’t be magic. The universe brought us together. We were so darn lucky that happened.”

Connie Selleca then introduced her husband John Tesh. She generously thanked all their radio partners and talked about being in a family business. Tesh shared that he was diagnosed with cancer in 2015 but stated he’s cancer free because of his “faith in divine healing.” He went on to express his gratitude for his family and for the honor of being in the Radio Hall of Fame.

Dr. Ruth Westheimer talked about radio being the best medium, “…even better than TV.” And while “…it’s nice to have become a celebrity…I see it as passing on correct information about human sexuality,” she said.

Jimmy Fallon entertained attendees with his comedic and heartfelt introduction of his friend Ryan Seacrest. After much laughter, Seacrest said “we truly do it [radio] because it’s in our blood. We do it because it’s something we can’t live without…I never imagined this room, these legends, this career…”

Photos taken at the ceremony can be viewed in the Radio Hall of Fame gallery.

Craig Wallace 11/3/19 Craig Wallace 11/3/19

Brooke & Jubal Recognized with “One to Watch” Award

Premiere Networks’ Brooke (Fox) and Jubal (Fresh), hosts of Brooke & Jubal in the Morning, are this year’s recipients of the Radio Hall of Fame’s “One to Watch” award. It was created last year in honor of radio legend and 2012 RHOF inductee Art Laboe. Each year, the RHOF nominating committee selects a promising radio personality or team who has demonstrated ratings success, audience growth, and impact on one or more radio stations and their communities.

Brooke and Jubal teamed up in 2011 and within four years, they launched into national syndication. In 2016 they won the National Association of Broadcasters’ Marconi Award for “Large Market Personality of the Year.” Today, they’re #1 in Portland and Seattle and are heard on more than 50 stations, attracting 2.2 million weekly listeners.

“Brooke and Jubal exemplify the inspiration behind this award. While they’ve made Movin’ 92.5, KQMV-FM their home in Seattle, the magic they create on the air continues to win audiences far beyond.”
-Kraig Kitchin, RHOF Chairman

The Radio Hall of Fame’s 31st Annual Induction Ceremony is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 8. Tickets are available here. A portion of the ticket is a tax-deductible charitable donation to the Museum of Broadcast Communications.

The 2019 inductees include:

Sean “Hollywood” Hamilton
Harry Harrison
Kevin Ryder and Gene “Bean” Baxter (Kevin & Bean)
Joe Madison
Jim Rome
Ryan Seacrest
John Tesh
Dr. Ruth Westheimer

The Mix Group is the presenting sponsor of the Radio Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

Craig Wallace 10/20/19 Craig Wallace 10/20/19

Celebrity Presenters Announced for 31st Annual Induction Ceremony

A star-studded lineup of presenters are slated for the 31st Annual Radio Hall of Fame induction ceremony in New York City on Nov. 8. All inductees with their notable presenters along with industry heavyweights will come together to celebrate at Gotham Hall.

Presenters include:

Jimmy Fallon, host of The Tonight Show.
Christian Slater, award-winning actor and producer.
Kevin Frazier, co-host of Entertainment Tonight.
Andy Schuon, veteran radio and cable television programmer and music industry entrepreneur.
Dave Gorab, vice president/general manager talk programming, SiriusXM.
Frank Osborne, retired general manager of WYNY-FM New York.
Joe McCoy, longtime program director of WCBS-FM.
Connie Sellecca, television actress, producer and radio host.

“This event is traditionally heartfelt and emotionally charged as the talented inductees are honored for accomplishments that most only dream of,” said Radio Hall of Fame Chairman Kraig Kitchin. “But this year will be even more magical with this A-list group of presenters who share a special connection with our inductees.”

The 2019 inductees include:

Sean “Hollywood” Hamilton
Harry Harrison
Kevin Ryder and Gene “Bean” Baxter (Kevin & Bean)
Joe Madison
Jim Rome
Ryan Seacrest
John Tesh
Dr. Ruth Westheimer

Tickets are available here. A portion of the ticket is a tax-deductible charitable donation to the Museum of Broadcast Communications.

The Mix Group is the presenting sponsor of the Radio Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

Craig Wallace 9/23/19 Craig Wallace 9/23/19

Mike Francesa to Host 2019 Induction Ceremony

Mike Francesa, the longtime PM Drive Host on WFAN AM/FM New York Sports Radio, where he currently hosts Mike’s On, Francesa on the Fan, and 2018 Radio Hall of Fame inductee, will host the 31st Annual Radio Hall of Fame induction ceremony and celebration.

Mike Francesa, the longtime PM Drive Host on WFAN AM/FM New York Sports Radio, where he currently hosts Mike’s On, Francesa on the Fan, and 2018 Radio Hall of Fame inductee, will host the 31st Annual Radio Hall of Fame induction ceremony and celebration. The black-tie optional event takes place in New York City on Nov. 8 at the iconic Gotham Hall in midtown-Manhattan.

Radio Hall of Fame Chairman Kraig Kitchin says, “Quintessential New Yorker Mike Francesa will bring big energy, humor, and great perspective to this year’s Radio Hall of Fame induction ceremony. We’re honored to have him as our master of ceremonies.”

The 2019 inductees include:

Sean “Hollywood” Hamilton
Harry Harrison
Kevin Ryder & Gene “Bean” Baxter (Kevin & Bean)
Joe Madison
Jim Rome
Ryan Seacrest
John Tesh
Dr. Ruth Westheimer

Tickets are now on sale. A portion of ticket purchases is a tax-deductible charitable donation to the Museum of Broadcast Communications.

The Mix Group is the presenting sponsorof the Radio Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

About Mike Francesa

Mike Francesa was born and raised in Long Beach, New York. The St. John’s University graduate started working at CBS Sports in 1982 as a researcher. When WFAN-AM debuted in 1987, he joined the lineup and quickly began dominating the New York sports scene. In 1989, he teamed up with Christopher Russo to create Mike and the Mad Dog. Due to the duo’s impact, ESPN chronicled their accomplishments in the 30 for 30documentary series.

In 2008, Francesa ventured alone on WFAN-AM and took the program to even greater heights, earning numerous awards and accolades. He was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 2018 and is the only sportscaster to win the National Association of Broadcasters’ Marconi Award for “Large Market Personality of the Year” twice. In 2017, he announced his retirement, only to return to WFAN-AM in 2018.

Throughout his radio career, he has worked in film and television and has lent his support to charities and causes like Tomorrow’s Children’s Fund, St. Francis Hospital, SIDS, World Hunger Year and the Connecticut Sports Foundation.

Craig Wallace 8/4/19 Craig Wallace 8/4/19

Announcing the 2019 Class of Inductees

The results are in for the class of 2019 Radio Hall of Fame inductees who will be honored on Nov. 8, in New York City at one of midtown-Manhattan’s landmarks, Gotham Hall.

The inductees are:

Sean “Hollywood” Hamilton
103.5 KTU New York
Weekly Top 30 Countdown, nationally syndicated by Premiere Networks

Harry Harrison
On-air morning personality, New York’s WMCA-AM, WABC-AM and WCBS-FM
Longstanding Local/Regional, 20+ years

Kevin and Bean (Kevin Ryder, Gene “Bean” Baxter)
The Kevin & Bean Show, KROQ-FM, Los Angeles
Active Local/Regional, 10+ years

Joe Madison
Joe Madison, The Black Eagle, SiriusXM Urban View

Jim Rome
The Jim Rome Show, CBS Sports Radio
(Longstanding Network/Syndication, 20+ years)

Ryan Seacrest
KIIS-FM Los Angeles
On Air with Ryan Seacrest
American Top 40 with Ryan Seacrest, nationally syndicated by Premiere Networks

John Tesh
Intelligence for your Life,nationally syndicated by Compass Media Networks
(Active Network/Syndication, 10+ years)

Dr. Ruth Westheimer
The Dr. Ruth Show, NBC Radio
Sexually Speaking, WYNY-FM New York

“I’m especially proud to welcome these individuals into the Radio Hall of Fame. Their on-air performances and audience relationships are especially remarkable. Each of our 2019 nominees are worthy of induction and I’m appreciative of all those who participated in our process of selecting our Class of 2019, who will join the 238 Radio Hall of Fame inductees already recognized for their great work.”

Kraig Kitchin, Chairman/Radio Hall of Fame

Four inductees were determined by a voting participant panel comprised of nearly 1,000 industry professionals and four inductees were voted on by the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee, two with input from the public. The outcome of the listener vote for a music format and spoken word format on-air personality counted as one vote among the committee votes. The process was administered by Votem and overseen by the certified public accounting firm Miller Kaplan Arase LLP.

Tickets to the induction ceremony are now available here. A portion of ticket purchases is a tax-deductible charitable donation to the Museum of Broadcast Communications.

The Mix Group is the presenting sponsorof the Radio Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

Craig Wallace 7/10/19 Craig Wallace 7/10/19

Public Voting Begins July 15

Starting July 15 through July 28, listeners nationwide can vote for their favorite radio personalities in two categories to be inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame this November.

Starting July 15 through July 28, listeners nationwide can vote for their favorite radio personalities in two categories to be inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame this November. The nominees are:

Music Format On-Air Personality

Hollywood Hamilton

Lon Helton

The Mark and Brian Show

Ryan Seacrest

Spoken Word Format On-Air Personality

From 6 a.m. ET July 15, until 11:59 p.m. PT July 28, fans can vote for one personality in each category online at www.radiovote.com and via text to 877-370-VOTE (8683) accordingly. Message and data rates may apply.

For Hollywood Hamilton, text “10”

For Lon Helton, text “20”

For Mark and Brian Show, text “30”

For Ryan Seacrest, text “40”

For Joe Madison, text “50”

For Scott Slade, text “60”

For Stephanie Miller, text “70”

For Suzyn Waldman, text “80”

Chairman of the Radio Hall of Fame Kraig Kitchin says, “Listener engagement is an important part of this process as they’re given an opportunity to directly support their favorite on-air personality.”

The inductees of the two categories will be determined by the public and the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee. The outcome of the listener vote counts as one vote among the committee votes. Inductees will be announced August 5. Fans needing more information can find it here on the Radio Hall of Fame website or by going to each host’s social media.

There are four categories also being voted on by a panel comprised of nearly 1,000 industry professionals. Click here for a list of nominees. Those inductees will be announced Aug. 5 as well.

Returning sponsors of the 31st Annual Radio Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony include The Mix Group and V Creative.

Craig Wallace 6/9/19 Craig Wallace 6/9/19

Radio Hall of Fame Announces 2019 Nominees

Voting for the 2019 Radio Hall of Fame Inductees begins today. The 24 nominations in six categories were determined by the organization’s Nominating Committee. Four of those categories will be voted on by a voting participant panel comprised of nearly 1,000 industry professionals. They’ll receive confidential ballots from the online voting service, Votem, which is also used by the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame. Votes will be tallied by certified public accounting firm Miller Kaplan Arase, LLP.

On July 15, listeners nationwide will have the opportunity to weigh in and vote via Votem on the other two categories. The winners will be determined by the public and the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee. The outcome of the listener vote counts as one vote among the committee votes.

Radio Hall of Fame Chairman Kraig Kitchin comments, “Each year we have the privilege of coming together to acknowledge those who have tremendously impacted our industry and the audiences they serve. We’re all proud to present our 2019 nominees.”

Inductees will be announced August 5 and they’ll be honored this Fall at the 31st Annual Induction Ceremony.

NOMINEES TO BE VOTED ON BY VOTING PARTICIPANT PANEL:

Longstanding Local/Regional (20 years or more)

Bob Rivers, Seattle

Charles Laquidara, Boston

Harry Harrison, New York

Jack Harris, Tampa Bay

Active Local/Regional (10 years or more)

Angie Martinez, New York

Kevin and Bean (Kevin Ryder, Gene “Bean” Baxter), Los Angeles

Preston and Steve (Preston Elliot, Steve Morrison), Philadelphia

Sarah and Vinnie (Sarah Clark, Vinnie Hasson), San Francisco

Longstanding Network/Syndication (20 years or more)

Jim Rome, The Jim Rome Show

Robert Siegel, All Things Considered

Sid Mark, The Sounds of Sinatra

Wait, Wait Don’t Tell Me!

Active Network/Syndication (10 years or more)

George Noory, Coast to Coast AM

Glenn Beck, The Glenn Beck Program

John Tesh, Intelligence for your Life

Kim Komando, The Kim Komando Show

NOMINEES TO BE VOTED ON BY LISTENERS/RADIO HALL OF FAME NOMINATING COMMITTEE: