KABC Archives
On Air Line-Up, Early '60's
Below is a collection of inserts from a 1962 Sales Kit sent to advertisers describing some of the on-air personalities heard on KABC. The Katz Agency was the station's advertising agency in New York who would pitch KABC to national advertisers and who created these materials to familiarize them with the station.
A living institution, the remarkable Paul Harvey is still heard 3 times daily on KABC today!
PAUL HARVEY AND THE NEWS
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Nationally-known news commentator Paul Harvey keeps KABC-Radio listeners posted on all the news three times every weekday.
Termed "the man who makes page three exciting and page one understandable," Paul Harvey has a seasoned newsman's instinct for news and genius for ferreting out facts.
His dynamic delivery and forceful approach ideally lend themselves in a meaningful presentation of the news.
PAUL HARVEY
Prior to enlisting in the Air Force, Paul Harvey served as Director of the News and Information for the OWI in Michigan and Indiana during World War II. After joining the ABC news staff in 1944, Harvey's fame spread quickly. One ABC station received 10,000 requests for reprints of his memorable obituary on FDR. The Congressional Record has reprinted over 15 of his broadcasts. In 1952 the American Legion awarded him "militant Americanism." Author of three best-selling books and a syndicated United Features news column, Paul Harvey also is the holder of five honorary degrees.
Bob Anderson joined KABC in 1961 and is our
longest continuous employee, still here after 43 years!
OPEN LINE with Bob Anderson
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KABC-Radio affords listeners an opportunity to hear themselves and their neighbors in a unique show of opinion and comment...Open Line with Bob Anderson.
Bob has a way with talking too people and putting them at ease and starts the ball rolling by conducting a brief interview with an "expert" on the topic under discussion. The response is quick as listeners call in to offer their views. The lively interviews are further enhanced through a predominance of good taste and Bob's unfailing sense of humor.
This stimulating participation show meets with an impressive response from KABC-Radio listeners who welcome the occasion to take part ion their own program.
BOB ANDERSON
After graduation from the University of California, New York-Born Bob Anderson began his radio career in 1947 as news writer and broadcaster for KXOB, Stockton, Cal. Following a stint with KWBR, Oakland, he was affiliated with various other southern California stations handling news and general announcing. Among Bob's numerous commercial assignments are color announcing for major league baseball games, special events shows and TV announcing. In addition to Open Line, Bob can also be heard on Editorial Roundup ever morning.
Joe Pyne started controversial Talk Radio almost single-handedly! Read more here.
NIGHT LINE with Joe Pyne
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KABC's Night Line provides radio listeners with their own sounding board for expressing uninhibited views on any and all subjects - right on the air.
Night Line host Joe Pyne, one of California's ablest and most adroit handlers of audience participation shows, is noted for his wit and down-to-earth approach to an interview. Candid, knowledgeable, "opinionated but loveable," Pyne exchanges ideas with all callers and enters into impromptu debates - even arguments - on a given subject.
JOE PYNE
Following his discharge from the Marines, Joe Pyne started his career in broadcasting at WTSB, Lumberton, N.C. While affiliated with WFPG in Atlantic City, Joe conducted his own show and covered network pickups from the Steel Pier. Between 1949 and 1957, Joe was with WILM Wilmington, Del., until beckoned by Hollywood, where he emceed KTLA's It's Your Nickel. Prior to joining the KABC roster of personalities, Joe headed a controversy show on CKGM, Montreal.
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An exciting segment of KABC's two news blocks is aired at 6:30 AM and 5:15 PM every weekday when KABC presents Special Report. Tipped off by the news happening of the day, Dale Van Aman pursues his lead like the roving reporter he is, develops and presents it to his listeners with keen insight and perception. Whether is be a news feature, profile of a person making the headlines or a vital issue, Dale has the ability to draw out the most salient aspects for strong appeal to the KABC audience.
The KABC Special Report comments on such vast topic as politics, civic affairs, sports, business and anything else deemed newsworthy at the time.
DAL VAN AMAN
A native Californian, Dale Van Aman has covered the Los Angeles Civic Center beat for the Copley Newspapers for the past five years. Dale began his professional broadcasting career with KBAK-TV, Bakersfield, and was also active as news editor with WARU, Peru, Ind. Dale's newspaper background was acquired through affiliation with dailies in the Middle West and northern California.
THE FRANK HEMINGWAY NEWS
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If a light approach can be brought to the news, Frank Hemingway is very likely to use it. Heard three times every weekday, Hemingway's news broadcasts rate high with West Coast radio listeners, not only because of his wide coverage of the most important stories of the day, the clear and accurate manner in which he presents the news, but for his occasional humorous treatment when the story lends itself to it.
A master at handling French, Scotch, Japanese, German, and many other dialects, Hemingway applies his talent in a most unplanned fashion with predictable results.
FRANK HEMINGWAY
Born in Brookings, S. Dak., Frank Hemingway obtained his education in Mattoon, Wis. Before embarking on a radio career in 1937, Hemingway spent several years behind the footlights. While with KNBD, Bend, Oregon, Hemingway presented his first newscast in dialect and has kept it up ever since. In 1939 he worked as announcer-newscaster on KOIN and KGW, Portland, Ore. and then was affiliated with KMPC and KHJ as a newsman. Prior to joining KABC and the ABC Western Division Radio and TV Networks, Hemingway was a prominent member of the Don Lee Network.
LIVING SHOULD BE FUN with Carlton Fredericks
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America's foremost nutritionist, Carlton Fredericks, proposes on KABC-Radio that Living Should Be Fun. On this useful, interesting program, Dr. Fredericks offers case histories of listeners who have benefited from his advice on proper nutrition as an aid to health and beauty for every member of the family.
Dr. Fredericks presents interviews with doctors and nutritionists, examines the fact or superstition in certain nutrition beliefs, and conducts classes instructing homemakers how to plan nutritious, tasty, inexpensive meals.
CARLTON FREDERICKS
Author, lecturer, educator and nutrition consultant, Carlton Fredericks holds a PhD in Public Health Education from New York University. During the past twenty years, well over two and a half million people have written to Dr. Fredericks on various aspects of nutrition.
LISTENER RESPONSE
Not only is Carlton Fredericks a formidable authority in his field, but he can sell with equal distinction. Within 13 weeks he sold 17,000 Home Medical Advisors for Doubleday Doran at $5.00 a copy. Milani Salad Dressing offered free coupons for a bottle of one of their dressings...in only five days some 30,000 requests were received. With 95% of its ad budget allocated to Living Should Be Fun, Levy Bread went from 2 trucks to 72 trucks...in just one year.
THE MYRON J. BENNETT SHOW
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The wit and philosophy of Myron J. Bennett are on display every weekday for 45 worthwhile minutes on KABC-Radio. Dispensing words of advice to relax living in a hurried world in a wise and warm manner, Myron J. Bennett has found a large and loyal following, especially among the women in the audience.
Frequently, when a woman's point of view on the topic for discussion seems appropriate, Myron is joined on the program by Marguerite, his wife.
Here are just a few press comments on Myron J. Bennett:
N.Y. Sunday News:
"Myron J. Bennett has built himself a large and loyal following who will buy anything he has to sell. Women just love his voice."
Chicago Tribune:
You'll like MJB. It's an easy-going program of human-interest stories, bits of news and philosophy featuring the friendliest fellow on radio."
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
"MJB reaches out to people and evokes enthusiastic response."
MYRON J. BENNETT
Affectionately referred to as "MJB", Myron J. Bennett is a veteran broadcaster of 25 years standing. He has enjoyed equal success both as a newspaper columnist and radioman. Active in Milwaukee, St. Louis and Des Moines, where he worked for KRNT-Radio, "MJB" was so popular with the people of Des Moines that he was elected Superintendent of Public Safety and Commissioner of Police and Fire. His mail ratings have been spectacular wherever he has done his broadcasts.
THE WENDELL NOBLE SHOW
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Excerpts from newspapers, magazines, and an occasional book are highlighted on KABC-Radio's Wendell Noble Show weekday afternoons.
Wendell's principal aim is to keep his listeners up-to-date on the world of literature and living. The format also includes such stimulating features as shedding new light on old subjects, the latest developments on new products and services on the market, short stories and vignettes, and the "quotable quotes" for which Wendell is justly famous.
Amply qualified to handle a show of this type, Wendell has the knack for selecting material that will interest his audience, knows how to deliver it with distinctive ability and is endowed with a good sense of humor and genuine appeal.
Wendell Noble
Wendell Noble brings to the KABC microphone an extensive background in radio. He has been announcer, singer, disc jockey, newscaster, actor, mc and writer on radio and TV, both local and network. In addition to this show, Wendell can also be head mornings on LISTERNERS DIGEST.
NEWS AROUND THE WORLD with Don Gardiner
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Ever weekday morning at 6:00 AM, KABC-Radio signs on with 15 information-filled minutes on News Around The World with Don Gardiner. Aimed at the numerous listeners who start their day with radio news, this program offers concise, accurate reporting of the stories in the news.
News Around The World is backed by a news organization and a line-up of experienced newsmen skilled in presenting coverage of national and international events as they happen. Don Gardiner draws on reports directly from the scene to Los Angeles by ABC correspondents stationed around the globe.
At 7:30 AM, Gardiner is heard again with follow-up coverage of late-breaking news developments.
DON GARDINER
A native New Yorker, Don Gardiner began his illustrious radio career with WAIR, Winston-Salem, N.C. In 1939, Don moved to Washington, D.C., where he was active as staff announcer, newscaster and special events reporter. He became affiliated with the ABC Radio Network in 1942 and has since covered such historic events as the UN opening session, the V-E and V-J day celebrations plus other headlines of international, national and local scope.
THE WILLIAM WINTER NEWS
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Every weekday at 8:30 AM and 6:20 PM, William Winter brings his unusual grasp and comprehension of the meaning of current events to the KABC microphone for commentary on the news.
Winter's broadcasts have been described as "beautifully presented, dramatically restrained, thought-provoking and vital." Winter views and analyzes the world's problems with complete accuracy, objectivity and understanding.
For attributes such as these, Winter has been decorated with highest honors by foreign governments and he has earned international fame as lecturer on current affairs.
William Winter
Licensed to practice law before he reached the minimum age, William Winter was the youngest attorney in the U.S. in 1928. CBS, impressed by Winter's perspicuity, brought him to San Francisco early in 1941, where he originated his daily network news analysis programs. He became the first unofficial Voice of America beaming his broadcasts across the Pacific. As a war correspondent, Winter covered the invasion of the Philippines with great distinction, and contributed to Australian-American good-will through a lecture tour Down Under. In 1960 William Winter was given the "Golden Mike" award for the Best Radio Commentary by the Radio and Television Club of Southern California.
MARKET AND BUSINESS NEWS with Robert Sullivan
FINANCIAL FINAL with William Thomas
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Twice daily, at 8:45 AM and 5:05 PM, KABC presents Robert Sullivan with Market and Business News. Originating from the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Spring Street, the programs keep listeners informed on business and investment news, the trends for the day, and at the close of trading, offer market quotations.
At 6:45 PM, William Thomas broadcasts Financial Final from the KABC studio. Bill is on hand with late breaking business news and gives final prices for the day.
ROBERT SULLIVAN, Assistant Editor of the L.A. Times, is a graduate of the University of Iowa. From 1941 to 1945, Sullivan was technical writer for Douglas Aircraft. Later he joined the staff of the Wall Street Journal, specializing in oils. In 1950, Sullivan became Oil Editor for the L.A. Times and wrote a daily column on oils and other business features.
WILLIAM THOMAS received his B.A. from Long Beach State College and did graduate work in journalism at UCLA. After a stint with Orange County newspapers, Thomas joined a financial public relations firm. Currently, Thomas is financial reporter for Mitchum, Jones & Templeton.
FLAIR WEEKEND VARIETY SHOW with Lou Cook & Josh King
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Every weekend, KABC-Radio presents an outstanding entertainment feature...Flair. The unique format contains vignettes by prominent show business stars, thought-provoking briefs, music, news, weather and traffic reports, features such as "Trip of the Week," "It's Fun to Live in Los Angeles," and two of KABC-Radio's best known personalities as emcees of the proceeding, Lou Cook and Josh King.
In the lineup of talent to be heard on Flair will be such top caliber names as Arlene Francis, Audrey Meadows, Hans Conried, Boris Karloff, Toots Shor, Hermione Gingold, Martha Rountree, H. Allen Smith, Wayne and Schuster, many ABC news correspondents, and others of equal note.
Flair host Lou Cook has been with KABC-Radio since 1945. His background includes stints as program emcee, newscaster and announcer. He has handled such notable ABC network shows as Screen Guild Players, This is your FBI, Space Patrol, My True Story and Bride and Groom. In addition to many on-camera television assignments, Lou has also reported numerous special events.
Josh began his radio career at 15 in his native Canada. His network experience includes announcing on the Mario Lanza Show, The Edgar Bergen Show, Breakfast Club, Dangerous Assignments, Adventures of Ivahoe and many others. Formerly with CBS in San Francisco, Josh also conducted his own syndicated show from Hollywood for national sponsors.
See the On-Air line-up ten years later in the early '70s
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