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ANNOUNCING THE 2023 LEGENDS
The Museum of Broadcast Communications announced today the selection of 12 new Legends inductees into the Radio Hall of Fame for 2023, recognizing the talents and efforts of on-air personalities, programmers and operators who contributed with greatness to the radio industry and have since passed away.
The Museum of Broadcast Communications announced today the selection of 12 new Legends inductees into the Radio Hall of Fame for 2023, recognizing the talents and efforts of on-air personalities, programmers and operators who contributed with greatness to the radio industry and have since passed away.
The following 12 radio legends take their place in the Radio Hall of Fame immediately.
Bob Grant - On-Air Personality
Dave Robbins - Programming Executive
Ed Christian - Executive
Eduardo Caballero - Executive
Jack “The Rapper” Gibson - On-Air Personality / Writer
Joe “Butterball” Tamburro - Programming Executive
Long John Nebel - On-Air Personality
Marty Glickman - Play-by-Play Host / Executive
Mary Turner - On-Air Personality
Steve Rivers - Programming Executive
Terry Dorsey - On-Air Personality
Tom Rounds - Executive
Kraig T. Kitchin, Co-Chair of the Radio Hall of Fame, said: “It’s heartfelt recognition to see these individuals and their career contributions to the radio industry recognized with this induction. They’ve made a forever impact on the audiences and businesses they interacted with and for that, we’re grateful.”
Dennis Green, Co-Chair of the Radio Hall of Fame, remarked: “Gone but never forgotten, these Legends of the radio industry deserve to be recognized as Hall of Famers and it is an honor to induct them to the Radio Hall of Fame. From programmers to talent to executives, these individuals are the best of the best.”
The Radio Hall of Fame will recognize its 2023 class of inductees at the 2023 Radio Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Thursday, November 2nd, at the InterContinental New York Barclay Hotel in New York City.
2022 Radio Hall of Fame Inductee, Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo will serve as the Master of Ceremonies for the event. Tickets are on sale now.
A portion of ticket purchases is a tax-deductible charitable donation to the Museum of Broadcast Communications.
ANNOUNCING THE 2023 INDUCTEES
The Museum of Broadcast Communications announced today the selection of eight new inductees into the Radio Hall of Fame for 2023.
The Museum of Broadcast Communications announced today the selection of eight new inductees into the Radio Hall of Fame for 2023.
The 2023 Radio Hall of Fame inductees will be honored at the in-person 2023 Radio Hall of Fame Induction ceremony on Thursday, November 2nd, at the InterContinental New York Barclay Hotel in New York City. 2022 Radio Hall of Fame Inductee, Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo will serve as the Master of Ceremonies for the event.
Tickets are on sale now. A portion of ticket purchases is a tax-deductible charitable donation to the Museum of Broadcast Communications.
2023 INDUCTEES:
John DeBella
Gerry House
Deborah Parenti
Bob Rivers
Pat St. John
Shadoe Stevens
Nina Totenberg
Charles Warfield
Six inductees were determined by a voting participant panel comprised of more than 950 industry professionals and two inductees were voted on by the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee. The confidential ballot was conducted by Votem.com and overseen by Miller Kaplan’s Andrew Rosen.
Kraig T. Kitchin, Co-Chair of the Radio Hall of Fame, commented: “My congratulations to our newest inductees. I’m thrilled to see each individual receive this recognition from the industry they’ve devoted their professional lives to. My thanks to the members of the 2023 Nominating Committee for their tireless work and contributions, as well as to the hundreds of industry members who took time to vote.”
Dennis Green, Co-Chair of the Radio Hall of Fame, remarked: “On behalf of the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee, we are proud to induct eight individuals into the Radio Hall of Fame who have made an indelible impact upon the industry. It is a pleasure to honor the careers of these individuals who quite simply define excellence in the industry and have earned the right to be called a Hall of Famer. Congratulations!”
2023 NOMINEES ANNOUNCED
The Museum of Broadcast Communications announced today the selection of Radio Hall of Fame 2023 nominees. The 24 nominees were chosen by the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee, with input from the radio industry and listeners.
The Museum of Broadcast Communications announced today the selection of Radio Hall of Fame 2023 nominees. The 24 nominees were chosen by the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee, with input from the radio industry and listeners.
Voting for inductees begins Friday, June 16, 2023 and runs through June 30th, at 11:59pm PT. The top six vote recipients will gain induction as part of the 2023 Radio Hall of Fame Induction class. The two additional inductees that will make up the eight-person induction class will be selected by the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee.
More than 800 industry members will receive a confidential online ballot on Friday, June 16th to cast votes for up to six nominated individuals. The confidential balloting process will be conducted by Votem.com, and overseen by Miller Kaplan‘s Andrew Rosen.
2023 Radio Hall of Fame inductees will be announced Monday, July 24th and honored in-person at the 2023 Radio Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Thursday, November 2nd at the InterContinental New York Barclay Hotel in New York City.
NOMINEES TO BE VOTED ON BY THE INDUSTRY VOTING PANEL
(alphabetical by First Name)
1. Bert Weiss
2. Bob Rivers
3 Charles Laquidara
4. Dyana Williams
5. Gerry House
6. Jaime Jarrin
7. John & Ken
8. John DeBella
9. Johnny Magic
10. Kevin Matthews
11. Kid Leo (Lawrence Travagliante)
12. Larry Elder
13. Laurie DeYoung
14. Lee Harris
15. Rev. Louise Williams Bishop
16. Mark Simone
17. Mary McCoy
18. Matt Siegel
19. Mojo in the Morning
20. Monica May
21. Nina Totenberg
22. Pat St. John
23. Shadoe Stevens
24. Shelley “The Playboy” Stewart
Kraig T. Kitchin, Co-Chairman, Radio Hall of Fame, commented: “Congratulations to each of this year’s’ nominees on this recognition. Behind this slate of nominees, the Nominating Committee reviewed more than 2500 incoming suggestions from industry members and listeners before determining this group of talented individuals. Each nominee is deserving of induction, and I look forward to the results of the forthcoming confidential voting results.”
Dennis Green, Co-Chairman, Radio Hall of Fame, added: “On behalf of the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee, I want to extend congratulations to this year’s slate of 24 nominees. It never ceases to amaze me when reviewing the accomplishments of the nominees how fortunate we as fans of radio are. These talented individuals have accomplished so much and made our medium special then, now, and hopefully for years to come. The Radio Hall of Fame is honored to recognize these talented individuals as nominees for this year’s Radio Hall of Fame.”