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Where Are They Now?
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Los Angeles Radio People, J
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Jack, Cadillac: KQLZ, 1990-91. Cadillac-Jack Seville works at WOGL-Philadelphia.
Jack, Wolfman: XERB, 1966-71; XPRS, 1971-72; KDAY, 1972-73; KRTH, 1976; KRLA, 1984-87; XTRA, 1987. Wolfman died July 1, 1995. From his book, Have Mercy: The True Story of Wolfman Jack, The Original Rock 'n' Roll Animal: "I'm Wolfman Jack, the guy who used to wash cars in Brooklyn and got lucky."
Jack the Ripper: SEE Michael Davis
Jackson, Andrea: KYSR, 1999-2000. Andrea hosts a national television morning news show called The Daily Buzz, carried in 140 markets. The show is based in Orlando.
Jackson, Bill: Bill is the announcer who steers motorists through the maze at Los Angeles International Airport.

(Jason Jeffries; Ken Jeffries; Bill Jones; Joyce Jillson)

JACKSON, Bob: KBBQ, 1967-70; KLAC, 1971-73. Bob passed away October 3, 2009, at the age of 79.

Bob was a popular Country music personality. Prior to Los Angeles radio, Bob was known in San Diego as Robin Scott at KDEO and KCBQ. “In 1965, Sonny Jim Price had me help out then-Robin Scott, assist with his remotes when he would broadcast at the custom car shows,” remembers Shotgun Tom Kelly. “He was always very kind to me when I was in high school. I will always remember how nice he was to the young kid who wanted to be in radio.”

Bob was previously pd at KRAM-Las Vegas. Born in Oklahoma, Bob spent a decade in San Francisco when he left the Southland in the mid-1970s. He worked with Metromedia and Malrite. In 1989 Bob joined the Satellite Music Network in Phoenix. Later he moved to Wichita Falls, where he spent his remaining years writing songs, singing and playing the sax.

Jackson, Bubba: KLON, 1984-92; KCSN, 2007; KKJZ, 2007-08. Bubba works at all-Jazz, KKJZ.
Jackson, Dion: KNAC, 1972; KLOS, 1976-77; KLSX, 1988-95; KLOS, 1999-2007. Dion works swing at KLOS.
Jackson, J.J.: KLOS, 1971-79; KWST, 1980; KROQ, 1987; KMPC/FM/KEDG, 1987-89; KLOS, 2000-02; KTWV, 2002-03. JJ died of an apparent heart attack on March 17, 2004. He was 62.
Jackson, JoeAnn: KMPC, 1977-79, K-LITE 1979. JoeAnn covered stories from City Hall and the Police Department. Robert W. Morgan referred to her as "Action Jackson." She died March 19, 1999, of ovarian cancer at the age of 54.
Jackson, Keith: KABC. Keith is the premier college football announcer.
Jackson, Michael: KHJ, 1963-65; KNX, 1965; KABC, 1966-98; KRLA, 1999-2000; KLAC, 2001-02; KNX, 2004-05; KGIL, 2007-08. Michael works middays at KGIL (1260AM). He started October 29, 2007 and left in the fall of 2008.
Jackson, Paul "Action": KROQ, 1999-2000. Paul joined the morning team with Kevin & Bean in the summer of 1999. Unknown.

(Kevin "Slow Jammin'" James; JoeAnn Jackson; Ron Jacobs; and Bill Jenkins)

Jackson, Pervis: KGFJ, 1973. Unknown.
Jackson, Sammy: KBBQ, 1968; KLAC, 1969-72; KGIL, 1973-75; KLAC, 1976-79; KMPC, 1982-83. The one-time star of television's No Time for Sergeants was born and raised in Henderson, North Carolina. Sammy was on ABC/TV in the early 1960s. A string of unsold series pilots followed, and he was dropped by Warner Bros. Sammy had roles in several 1960s movies including Disney's Boatniks. He commented on his move to radio: "TV is a great avocation. I still do four or five guest shots a year. I'd be dishonest if I told you that if someone offered me a regular spot in a series, I wouldn't take it." He described his radio talent: "I don't do voices or one-liners. What I do is emphasize the music - the writers of a particular song or the story behind it. I'm a friendly on-air companion." While at KLAC he featured mid-morning interviews with some of the biggest stars in Hollywood. Sammy was voted Best Country Jock of the Year at the 6th Annual Billboard Radio Programming Forum in 1973. In 1980 he was voted the CMA Country personality of the year. An LA Times critic noted in 1981 that Sammy "has quietly and efficiently established a reputation as one of the finest radio personalities in the country." He went to Las Vegas in the late 1980s to work for KUDA. Sammy died of heart failure April 24, 1995. He was 58.

(Jamie & Danny; Linda Jean; Andrea Jackson; and Revin John)

Jackson, Tommy: KPWR, 1996; KBIG, 1997. Tommy works at Shadow Broadcast Services and production at Westwood One.
Jackson, Walt: KFI, 2003-05. Walt broadcasts traffic at KFI.
Jacobs, Jake: KNX, 1976-91. Jake has passed away.
Jacobs, Josh: KKLA, 1994-99; KFSH, 2001-04. In addition to hosting a show at Christian Pirate Radio, Josh does overnights at KFSH, "the Fish."
Jacobs, Larry: KLOS, 1977-82. Since 1984, Larry has been a news correspondent with ABC Network Radio.
Jacobs, Ron: KHJ, 1965-69. Ron lives in Hawaii.
Jacobs, Vic "the Brick": KIIS, 1990-97; KXTA, 1997-2005; KLAC, 2005-12. Vic works at KLAC and is part of the afternoon Loose Cannon Show.
Jacobson, Julie: KZLA, 2000. SEE Gene & Julie
Jacques, Truman: KABC, 1995-97. Truman serves as director of communications for the City of Inglewood.

(Jeffrey James; Don Jeffrey; Al Jarvis; and Truman Jacques)

Jager, Rick: KHJ, 1975-80; KWST, 1981-82; KNWZ, 1983-84. Rick is the senior media relations executive for the Los Angeles Metropolitan County Transportation Authority.
Jahad, Shirley: KPCC, 2003-07. Shirley worked as afternoon host of “All Things Considered."
James, Chris: KYSR, 1999-2000. Chris worked swing at "Star 98.7" Unknown.
James, Chuck: KGFJ, 1964; KDAY, 1965. Chuck lives in Glendale.
James, Daphne: KJLH, 1994-96. Unknown.
James, Doug: KGIL, 1965-68. Doug lives in Las Vegas and owns Dispensary, a cocktail lounge.
James, Jeffrey: KXMX, 1999, KPLS, 2000, KCAA, 2005, KLAA, 2007. Jeffrey lives in Biloxi and working afternoon drive at WRJW- Picayune, Mississippi.
James, Keith: KMAX, 1994-95. Unknown.
James, Kevin: KABC, 2003-07; KRLA, 2007-11. Attorney Kevin hosted the all-night KABC Red Eye Radio until leaving in March 2007. He joined KRLA for late nights two months later. Kevin left the Salem station in late 2011 to run for Mayor of Los Angeles.
James, Kevin: KKBT, 1991-92 and 1994-98 and 1999-2003; KHHT, 2007-09. Kevin "Slow Jammin'" James hosts the Quiet Storm on XHRM/Magic 92.5 in San Diego.

(Fred Jones and John & Jeff)

James, Michael: KRLA, 2008-09. Michael reports traffic and news for KRLA and owns and operates a wine shoppe in San Pedro called Off The Vine.
James, Peter: KNAC, 1978-80; KROQ, 1980-83; KWST, 1983-85. For the past 18 years, Peter Spatz has been in the automotive business in Oxnard.
James, Rollye: KPOL, 1979; KMPC, 1980; KHTZ, 1980; KGIL; KLAC; KMPC, 1990; KFI, 1990-91. Rollye is syndicating her own Talk show out of Philadelphia.
James, Ryan: KFSH, 2004-11. Ryan works the all-night shift at Christian "FISH."
James, Scott: KZLA, 1999-2001. Scott died February 6, 2005. He was 39 years old.
James, Summer: KCAL, 2006-07; KYSR, 2007-08. Summer worked evenings at KYSR until early 2008. She's now at Sophie 1037 in San Diego and she continues her voiceover career in L.A.
James, Victoria: KMET, 1967. Unknown.
Jamie & Danny: KYSR, 1999-2005. Jamie White and Danny Bonaduce hosted mornings at "Star 98.7" until Danny left in the summer of 2005. Jamie stayed with STAR 98.7 until early 2007.

(Billy Juggs; JJ Johnson; Jorge Jarrin; Helen Jones; and Cadillac Jack)

JAMISON, Bob: KMPC, 1991-92. Bob was in the Angels broadcast booth in the early 90s. He’s now a CPA of advanced planning for the Federated Funeral Directors of America in Illinois. He checked in recently. “In 1992, there were two memorable moments: In May one of the team’s two buses crashed on the way to Baltimore from New York [I was on the other bus]. In October, George Brett got his 3,000^th hit in a game at Anaheim Stadium. Before joining the Angels’ broadcasts, I worked 16 years in the minor leagues, 12 of those in Nashville. I have not broadcast since leaving the Angels. It was a great time being with the team and living in So Cal.”

Janisse, James: KLON, 1992-2002/KKJZ, 2002-06. James is producing and hosting an Internet program called "The Wonderful World of Jazz" at KCLAFM.com on Friday mornings. He's also on the Board of Directors of Mary-Lind Recovery Centers Inc., which is a series of residential substance abuse recovery facilities.

JANKOWSKI, Judy: KLON, 1994-2002 / KKJZ, 2002-05. Judy was the general manager at KLON/KKKZ from 1994-2005. She died December 17 and was 61. An obituary in the Long Beach Press Telegram described Judy as having “a big heart and she was known for her warm, friendly smile.” The obituary did not mention the cause of death.
She started as the traffic manager at WOUB in Athens, Ohio, and held a series of top management positions that took her to Birmingham, Houston, Pittsburgh, and finally the Long Beach State radio station.

"She visited 49 of the U.S. states, only missing Wisconsin," her brother said. "She traveled to China, Japan, Cuba, Russia, Egypt, Italy, Morocco, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Mexico and Canada during her lifetime."

Jankowski was very proud of her Polish heritage.

Janssen, Dick: KLAC/KMET, 1968-70. The former president of Scripps-Howard Broadcasting ran KLAC and KMET in the late 1960s. Dick was gm for the launch of the legendary Cleveland AOR station, "the Buzzard," WMMS. In late 1970 he became vp of operations for Nationwide Broadcasting. Dick retired to Scottsdale in late 1992. "I get to improve my golf game living in Arizona."
Jaramillo, Fernando: KLAX/KMJR/KNJR, 2000. Fernando joined the three Spanish Broadcasting System stations as pd in late summer 2000.
Jarrett, Hugh: KBBQ, 1968-70. The former member of the Jordanaires was last heard backing up Country singers.
Jarrin, Jaime: KTNQ/KLVE, 1979-86; KWKW, 1955-79 and 1986-2007; KHJ, 2007-11. Enshrined broadcaster Hall of Fame at Cooperstown, Jaime has been the Spanish broadcast voice of the LA Dodgers for close to a half century.
Jarrin, Jorge: KABC, 1985-2011. KSKQ. Jorge was the helicopter reporter in "Jet Copter 790" on KABC for over a quarter of a century. He left KABC on 10.26.11, following the Cumulus purchase of Citadel/LA. He is involved in the Spanish marketing area for the Dodger organization.

(Jessie Jessup; Dion Jackson; Bob Jimenez; Jake Jacobs; and Michael James)

Jarvis, Al: KELW/KFWB, 1932-60; KLAC, 1960-62; KHJ, 1962; KFWB, 1962; KEZY, 1962-63; KNOB, 1967. Al died in 1970.
Jaxson, Tommy: KFI, 1984-85; KOST, 1985-91; KYSR, 1992-93; KXEZ, 1993-96; KBIG, 1997; KMLT, 1999-2002; KNX, 2005-12. Tommy works weekends at the Country format at Westwood One and drive time traffic at KNX.
Jay, George: KHJ; KFWB. George died December 7, 2003, at the age of 85.
Jay, Lyman: KGRB, 1983; KORG, 1993. Lyman died in late 2003.
Jay, Steve: SEE Jay Stevens
Jaye, Don: KCBH, 1966-69; KDAY, 1969-71. Don was gm at KCBH (later KJOI) and operations director at KDAY. Before leaving the Southland, Don hosted a variety show at KCOP/Channel 13. Don attended the University of Notre Dame before starting his radio career at WHOT-South Bend and then on to WSAI-Cincinnati and WJJD-Chicago. For more than a quarter century, Don raised thousands of dollars for Southern Nevada charities, but he lived his last decade, and died, near poverty and battling ill health. "Don had the biggest heart and would work hard to help anyone, even to the detriment of his own health and well-being," said longtime friend Ira David Sternberg, a journalist and fellow broadcaster. "He was always out in the community doing good work for good causes." Donald Jaye Illes, a leading lay member of the Catholic Church and a member of the Nevada Broadcasters Hall of Fame, died July 21, 2001, of respiratory problems. He was 63. A survivor of several heart attacks and two open-heart surgeries, Don was forbidden by his doctors from working at a regular job, so he threw himself into charity work full time, friends said. Since 1993 he lived on $670 a month from Social Security, $50 a month from the Department of Veterans Affairs and $10 a month in food stamps, all the while serving on the boards of three nonprofit organizations. He rarely complained nor sought praise, friends said. Born November 25, 1937, in South Bend, Indiana, Don was an altar boy at a church at the nearby University of Notre Dame. He studied for the priesthood before serving in the Air Force and going into broadcasting.
Jean, Linda: KIKF, 1995-98; KXMX, 2000; KMXN, 2000-01. Linda worked middays at KMXN in the Inland Empire. She's now teaching.
Jed the Fish: KORG; KROQ, 1978-84 and 1985-2011. Jed worked weekends and fill-in at KROQ.
Jeffrey, Don: KIKF, 1985-90; KFRG, 1990-2004. Don, aka, Hopalong Cassidy, is the md at "K-FROG" and he works afternoon drive.
Jeffrey, Scott: KHJ, 1980. See Lon Helton.
Jeffreys, Dave: KHJ/fm, 1970-72; KRTH, 1972. It is believed that Dave has passed away.

(Frank Jolle; Robin Johnson; Scott James; and Steve Jay)

Jeffries, Andrew: KBIG, 2009-12. Andrew was appointed program director at MY/fm (KBIG) in February 2009.
Jeffries, Jan: KFRG/KHTX, 1995. Jan is program director at KRAK-Sacramento.
Jeffries, Jason: KLSX, 1992-94; KKLA, 1994-97; KLTX, 1997-98; KIEV, 1998-2001; KRLA, 2000-11. Jason is director of long-form programming for the Salem properties in L.A.
Jeffries, Ken: KFWB, 1989-2009; KNX, 2011-12. Ken was a news anchor at all-News KFWB until a format flip in September 2009. He's now a producer for Money 101 at KNX.
Jenkins, Bill: KGBS, 1967-68; KFWB, 1968-73; KFI, 1974; KGBS, 1974-76; KFI, 1976-77; KABC, 1978-91; KTLK, 2005. Bill hosts "Need to Know" on "K-TALK" weekends.
Jennrich, Phil: KLAC/KZLA. Unknown.
Jensen, Jeff: KQLZ, 1991-92. Jeff returned to Tampa.
Jeremiah, David: KMPC, 1994. David is a voiceover actor.
Jessup, Jessie: KLYY, 1999. Jessie worked middays at "Y107" until late 1999 when the station changed to Spanish-speaking. She is now at KDGE-Dallas.
Jeter, Cindie: KMPC, 1982-83. Cindie works at KZIM-Cape Girardeau, Missouri, doing news and talk.
Jillson, Joyce: KABC, 1979-89. Joyce was a world famous astrologer. She died October 1, 2004 of kidney failure. She had been suffering with diabetes. Joyce was 57.
Jimenez, Bob: KFWB, 1998-2002. Former KFWB senior correspondent, Bob Jimenez, is an adjunct professor in the Annenberg School of Communications at USC. In addition, he is president of Icon Imaging, a public relations firm founded with his wife, former tv political reporter, Sharon Jimenez. Bob consulted on the Hollywood and Valley Independence campaigns.

(Summer James; John & Ken; Dick Joy; and Andrew Jeffries)

Jobson, Wayne: KROQ, 1992-2003; KDLE, 2004. Wayne hosts a reggae program at Indie 103.1.
John, Captain: SEE John Lodge
John & Jeff, KLSX, 1998-2009. The syndicated pair worked late night at KLSX until a format flip to AMP RADIO. Pair can be heard on JohnJeff.com and CRN Digital Radio.
John & Ken: KFI, 1992-99; KABC, 1999-2000; KFI, 2001-12. John Kobylt and Ken Champiou returned to afternoon drive at KFI on April 30, 2001 and have dominated the commute home for over a decade.
John, Revin: KBIG, 2007. Unknown.
Johns, George: KMLT, 2005-10. George is a consultant to the Amaturo group, which included the JILL/fm stations in Thousand Oaks and Orange County.
Johnson, Ben Patrick: KABC, 1992-94. Ben is the image voice at KABC, Entertainment Tonight and Judge Joe Brown.
Johnson, Bruce: KFAC, 1969-71; KLAC, 1971-72; KHJ, 1972-75. Bruce owns stations in Palm Springs and Idaho.

(Shirley Jahad; Michael Josephson; Sammy Jackson; and Josh Jacobs)

Johnson, Charlie: KMPC, 1967-69. Charlie has passed away.
Johnson, Chuck: KTYM, 1962. The former general manager at KTYM died July, 27, 2004, at the age of 66.
Johnson, Fred: KCSN, 2000-09. Fred was the gm at the Cal State Northridge station until the spring of 2009.
Johnson, Harry: KOST, 1977-82; KBIG, 1983-88. Since 1985 Harry has been teaching broadcasting at Santa Monica City College and has a voiceover career.
Johnson, JJ: KDAY, 1974-91; KMPC; KJLH, 1992; KKBT, 1993-94; KACE, 1994-2000; KMLT, 2002-05; KKBT, 2006; KRBV, 2007. JJ worked weekends and fill-in at KRBV, "V-100."
Johnson, Mike: KLON, 1986-88; KMNY, 1988-91; KMPC, 1991-93; KKGO/KMZT/KGIL/KSUR, 1990-2012. Mike is operations director for the Saul Levine stations and all-nights at KKGO.
Johnson, Richard: KKLA, 2001-02. Richard reported the news at KKLA.
Johnson, Robin: Robin worked at Shadow Traffic.
Johnson, Ron: KPPC, 1971-73; KROQ, 1973. Ron runs Dr. Sounds Audio Prescriptions, a service provided to those who need to locate songs for film tv and commercials.
Johnson, Van: KROQ, 1986-91. Van is the manager of the Mosquito Abatement Department of the LA County Department of Works.
Johnson, Wayne: KEZY, 1964-65; KBIG. 1965-66. Wayne is retired and living in in Port Angeles, Washington.

(James Janisse; Rollye James; Keith Jackson; and Bubba Jackson)

Joliffe, John: KTZN, 1997. Unknown.
Jolle, Frank: KNAC, 1970-71 and 1972-74; KHJ; KKDJ, 1971-72; KROQ; KYMS, 1972. Frank owns and operates an independent film company that produces movies for tv and theatrically released films. He also does a show on Money 105.5 Salem Broadcasting in Sacramento.
Jonathan, Peter: KHJ, 1963-65. Peter was last heard to be living in Buffalo.
Jones, Bill: KLIT, 1990-93. Bill works at Westwood One and has an active voiceover career.
Jones, Bob: KHJ/fm: 1966. Unknown.
Jones, Brooke: KUTE, 1986; KACE, 1990-92; KAJZ/KBJZ, 1992-94. Brooke worked morning drive at KUTE. Unknown.
Jones, Buster: KGFJ, 1971-76; KMPC, 1976; KUTE, 1977-85. Buster is working on a book.
Jones, Chuck: KDAY, 1965. Unknown.
Jones, Dana: KPPC/KROQ, 1973. Dana is a professional photographer, based in Palos Verdes Pennisula.
Jones, David K: KOST, 1982-85. David has an active voiceover career.
Jones, Fred: KNAC, 1971-73. Fred, the former program director at KNAC, died on December 4, 2009, after suffering a stroke. Beginning in 1974, Fred went on to quite the career as a studio owner, engineer, producer and noted audio industry figure. At KNAC he was known as “General Bird Dog.” During his career he received two Grammy Award nominations and won countless prestigious advertising awards, including 11 CLIOs, IBAs, Beldings, Addys, BPMEs and numerous others. Among the artists Fred worked with were Loggins & Messina, Manhattan Transfer, Rita Coolidge, The Chambers Bros., James Earl Jones, Roy Rogers, Don Dorsey, Robin Williams, Joan Rivers, Stan Freberg, Steve Allen, Ray Bradbury and Gary Owens. But besides the many industry friends he leaves behind, Fred’s lasting legacy is the many classic albums he engineered/produced with The Firesign Theatre.
Jones, Geno: KJLH, 1990-92. Geno is working in Florida radio.

(Julie Jacobson; Ben Patrick Johnson; Jed the Fish; Kevin James; and Steve Jones)

Jones, Helen: KWRP. The long-time gm at KWRP is now working on FCC tests to establish the second FM station in Temecula, KFXM (103.3fm).
Jones, Johnny: KDAY, 1974. Unknown.
Jones, Ken: KGFJ; KIIS, 1976; KIEV. Ken died in the early 1990s.
Jones, Phil: KLAX, 1999-2000. Phil left his pd slot at Spanish KLAX in the summer of 2000.
Jones, Sam: KPSA, 1971-72; KLAC; KJLH. Unknown.
Jones, Steve: KDLD, 2004-09. Steve, guitarist with the Sex Pistol, hosted Jonesy's Jukebox on Indie 103.1 until a format flip to Spanish in early 2009. Jonesy's Jukebox is now heard on IamRogue.com. He spent one season as a judge on The X Factor in 2011.
Jones, Tony: KTYM, 1974; KAGB, 1975; KACE, 1976, KJLH, 1972-84. Tony is retired from Northwest Airlines and government service.
Jordan, JJ: KHJ, 1975. In the mid-1990s JJ was hosting the syndicated show, "Lone Star Fishing."
Jordan, Steve: KTNQ, 1978. Steve is working in San Francisco radio.
Jordan, T. Michael: KMEN, 1967-68; KKDJ, 1973-74; KEZY, 1976-77. Tom is active in MIS work and lives in Illinois.
Joseph, Dave: KFWB, 2008; KSPN, 2011. Dave broadcasts hockey reports at KSPN.

(JJ Jackson; Ron Johnson; Michael Jackson; Ryan James)

Josephson, Michael: KNX, 1997-2011. The former law professor aired a daily commentary on all-News KNX dealing with passionate and inspirational essays on ethics in everyday life until the fall of 2011.
Joy, Bob: KWIZ, 1969-72; KDAY, 1972. Bob passed the bar examination and is practicing in Susanville.
Joy, Dick: KNX, late 40s-early 50s; KFAC, 1950s-70s. Dick died in 1996. He was living in Talent, Oregon.
Joyner, Tom: KMAX, 1999; KKBT, 2006. Tom brought his syndicated show to KKBT, the BEAT, on June 19, 2006 and the show was dropped December 15, 2006.
Juggs, Billy: KLOS, 1977; KMET, 1977-85; KLSX, 1989-91. Billy works for NBC Asia.

JULIAN, Steve: KPCC, 2000-12. In the fall of 2000, Steve started hosting the "Morning Edition" at KPCC from five years at AirWatch America. He left KPCC in early 2004 and returned in the spring. Steve started his broadcasting career as a police dispatcher and served as a police officer in Baldwin Park. He also has studied massage and maintains a small clientele. Before two knee surgeries, Steve enjoyed hiking and racquetball; now he enjoys reminiscing. He's also actively involved in local theater productions, both as an actor and a playwright.

Julius, Myke: KKBT, 2006; KRVB, 2006-08. Mike joined evenings at KKBT, the BEAT, in the fall of 2006. KKBT changed calls to KRBV (V100) in late 2006. He left when Radio-One sold the station to Bonneville in the spring of 2008.

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