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Legendary
Personalities
Class Of 2002
They began in
Nebraska and went on to make a name for themselves in the "Big Time"
Since
his days with Sweet 98, John Ivey has forged a path to radio
success. Stations like WXKS Boston have been
home for Ivey during his career. These days you'll find Ivey behind the
scenes, enjoying the sunny weather of California. John is
Program Director for Clear Channel's KIIS-FM and Star
98.7 in Los Angeles. |
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Jim Morgan Sample
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Jim
Morgan Sample came to Omaha from Cocoa Beach, Florida. After his
time on the local airwaves (At KOIL and WOW) Morgan’s projects included
building a home studio. He
offered jingle and programming services, recording records (Monument
label) and imaging work (including the "voice" of KMTV -
3) . Sample went on to work for Satellite Music Net in Mokena,
Illinois. |
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the school of radio experience Omaha was the High School to Chicago’s
College of radio known as WLS. Many Omaha jocks graduated to the
windy city. “Johnny Mitchell” made the same move after his KOIL
days. As Kris Erik Stevens he
would become one of Billboard Magazine's Air personalities of the Year.
After several high profile radio jobs ( WCFL, CKLW, KIIS)
Kris started his own Voice Talent
& Production company. Stevens is the innovator
of "movie tunes" heard in your local AMC theatres. |
Kris Erik Stevens (Johnny Mitchell)
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Gene Taylor
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If
anybody understood the rapport between Jocks and the "Front
Office" it was Gene Taylor. Leaving Omaha as a jock, Taylor
would round out his career as a Program Director then General Manager at
WLS. He brought
fresh up and coming talent to WLS with names like Larry Lujack.
His career became full circle when he returned to Omaha as morning news
anchor for 1180 KKAR.
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To
most, Dave Webber is a Television Personality. Before becoming a
household name on WOWT TV, Webber enjoyed success at KFAB and the legendary
KBON radio. During the 2001 Football season, he was part of the
Husker Football broadcast team for Pinnacle Sports Network. In
recent years Dave has also become recognized as a national spokesman for
Physician's Mutual. |
Dave Webber
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Inductees to the "Legendary Personalities" section are
based on the votes of participating radio personalities all across the state of
Nebraska, between July & September , 2002. Many fine people simply
did not make it, but don't forget to nominate them again next year!
If you have any errors or corrections, feel free to submit them to the
address below.
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