Radio Years ... 1970 -2005

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'Legendary New York City radio personality Dan Ingram passed away in June of 2018.  In a Facebook tribute to him on Facebook I stated:  "Dan Ingram was not only the best disc jockey I ever worked with ... he was the best disc jockey anyone ever worked with ."  Hundreds of young  disc jockeys across America were awed and inspired while listening to Big Dan's shows on 50,000 Watt WABC.  I was one of the fortunate few who actually got to work with Dan both at WABC and then WCBS-FM.  Hanging around Studio 8-A at ABC while Dan was on the air taught me more about "On-To-One" radio presentation than I could have ever learned on my own. I was even more fortunate to have him as a friend. He was a true stand-up guy, even when it would have been easier for him to stand aside.  In 1991 Dan followed other former WABC disc jockeys Harry Harrison, Cousin Bruce, myself and his best friend Ron Lundy "across the street" to WCBS-FM.  It seemed inevitable that Dan would become a member of the Air Staff at the Golden 101.  The combination of the ABC "recruits" and longtime CBS jocks, Bill Brown, Bob Shannon, Don K. Reed and Max Kinkel formed one of the greatest radio lineups ever assembled. (IMO)  In the adjoining audio clip, Dan Ingram shares his feelings on joining the CBS-FM on-air team. 

   Feeling heavily the loss of a good friend and New Orleans Radio Legend, Wanda Honey.  Wanda had a big, bright and loving personality that attracted you to her whether you met her in person or listened to her on the air.  She was only 22  years old when I hired her (1978) to host the 7pm-Midnight show on WNOE-AM.  She needed very little coaching even at that young age... she had a beautiful voice to go with her wonderful name.  Like myself, Wanda's first Top Forty radio gig was at KNOE in Monroe, LA. a station that was known for being a solid training ground for good radio talent.  Besides doing great shows on the  air, Wanda was just a great person to be around and the whole air staff loved her and her enthusiasm for radio and life.  She and I had unfortunately not seen each other in person for years, but we remained lifelong friends via phone conversations and Facebook chats.  I cherish the memories  of the times we shared together.