Broadcast Pioneers

06/12/2023

Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Holiday Musical Luncheon and Show

McCall Golf Club, 201 N. Lynn Blvd.
Upper Darby, PA 19082

Meet and Greet at 12:00 NOON

Great Food — Great Programs — Wonderful Times
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Another monster program where the stars don’t wait to come out at night. They’re all there at lunchtime! We want to see your face in the place this month for our annual holiday musical show. Here’s the lineup:
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Billy Carlucci of Billy and The Essentials

Mike Bove of the Tridels

Meagan Hill, singer, VP for SAG/AFTRA local with
Tom Orr, Actor, singer, director, producer and cabaret artist

The Wilson Family Band led by Art Wilson with granddaughter Sophia, actress and singer

Paul Big Bear, singer, actor, professional wrestler

Emcee: Bob Charger, TV host, actor

Registration:
Advance registration required: Early discount $35 for members, $40 for guests and non-members, plus a nominal on-line transaction fee of about $4 per ticket. The link below is the only way you can get tickets.

Last date to reserve is Dec 15, 2023 at NOON

Bring your ticket with you for check-in. Plan to come.

Registration Link

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/broadcast-pioneers-of-philadelphia-december-20-luncheon-tickets-704986893777?aff=oddtdtcreator

13/11/2023

2023 HALL OF FAME
TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE
AND ARE ON SALE NOW!
ABSOLUTELY NO TICKETS AT THE DOOR!
BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY!
ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT TO PURCHASE (by 11/14)

Individual Tickets $135 each.
Tables of 10 $1,350
Ticket must be ordered through

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/broadcast-pioneers-of-philadelphia-november-17-2023-hall-of-fame-gala-tickets-704986492577?aff=oddtdtcreator

If you've made your reservations, please email your seating preferences for your table with other reserved guests to:

[email protected]

Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphi 2023 Hall of Fame Gala

03/11/2023

2023 HALL OF FAME
TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE
AND ARE ON SALE NOW!
ABSOLUTELY NO TICKETS AT THE DOOR!
BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY!
ONLY 2 WEEKS LEFT

Broadcast Pioneers Of Philadelphia is a registered nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.

Your purchase helps to support the mission of Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia,
which includes our educational endeavors such as,
"The Broadcast Pioneers Scholarship Fund" and our "Digital Archive Project

The Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia 2023 Hall of Fame Gala
Friday, November 17, 2023
6:00pm Welcome Reception - 7:00pm Dinner and Program
Cash Bar Available
Hilton City Avenue Philadelphia
Honoring this year’s Inductees to the Hall of Fame:
Terry Belford . Rodney Byrd . Debbi Calton . David Dye . Rhonda D. Hibbler . Helen Leicht . Rob Vaughn . Cathy Yungmann . Marc Zumoff
and the 2023 Person of the Year,
Tom Lamaine

Individual Tickets $135 each.
Tables of 10 $1,350
Ticket must be order through

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/broadcast-pioneers-of-philadelphia-november-17-2023-hall-of-fame-gala-tickets-704986492577?aff=oddtdtcreator
Please email the guest list for your table to: [email protected]

For Program Ads please contact [email protected]

The 2023 Gala honors this year’s Inductees to the
Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Hall of Fame
and Person of the Year

2023 HALL OF FAME
TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE
AND ARE ON SALE NOW!
ABSOLUTELY NO TICKETS AT THE DOOR!
BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY!
ONLY 2 WEEKS LEFT

Broadcast Pioneers Of Philadelphia is a registered nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.

Your purchase helps to support the mission of Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia,

which includes our educational endeavors such as,

"The Broadcast Pioneers Scholarship Fund" and our "Digital Archive Project.

The Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia 2023 Hall of Fame Gala
Friday, November 17, 2023
6:00pm Welcome Reception - 7:00pm Dinner and Program
Cash Bar Available
Hilton City Avenue Philadelphia

Honoring this year’s Inductees to the Hall of Fame:
Terry Belford . Rodney Byrd . Debbi Calton . David Dye
Rhonda D. Hibbler . Helen Leicht . Rob Vaughn . Cathy Yungmann . Marc Zumoff
and the 2023 Person of the Year,
Tom Lamaine

Individual Tickets $135 each.
Tables of 10 $1,350
Ticket must be order through
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/broadcast-pioneers-of-philadelphia-november-17-2023-hall-of-fame-gala-tickets-704986492577?aff=oddtdtcreator
Please email the guest list for your table to: [email protected]

For Program Ads please contact [email protected]

The 2023 Gala honors this year’s Inductees to the
Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Hall of Fame
and Person of the Year!

The 2023 Person of the Year,
Tom Lamaine
50 celebrated years in Philadelphia broadcasting history in news, weather, sports at WIP radio, Channel 6 Action News and almost 40 years at Channel 3, play-by-play voice for the Sixers.

2023 Hall of Fame Inductees

Terry Belford
A forty-four year television veteran. 6abc Director of Production for special events, studio and remote productions.

Rodney Byrd
Chief Engineer at Beasley Media Group Philadelphia, architect of the Preston and Steve’s Camp Out For Hunger.

Debbi Calton
37 year veteran of Philadelphia Radio, long time Midday Host at WMGK.

David Dye
Nationally renowned host of World Cafe for 26 years, veteran of WMMR and WIOQ and current host of "Dave’s World" on WXPN.

Rhonda D. Hibbler
Production Direction of The Fanatic, Philadelphia’s first female sports production director.

Helen Leicht
Creator and host of the original Breakfast with the Beatles in 1976, and had the privilege to help establish the Musicians on Call program to bring the healing power of music with nine hospital facilities across the Delaware Valley.

Rob Vaughn
News anchor at WFMZ-TV since 1987, three-time Emmy nominee, PAB’s 2018 Broadcaster of the Year.

Cathy Yungmann
Pioneering woman television director and producer, 35 years as a communications professor Cabrini University.

Marc Zumoff
Voice of the Philadelphia 76ers (’94-’21), Assoc. Dir. at Temple’s Claire Smith Center for Sports Media.

FAQs about the 2023 Hall of Fame Gala

1. How do I buy tickets?
Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite. Click on this link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/broadcast-pioneers-of-philadelphia-november-17-2023-hall-of-fame-gala-tickets-704986492577?aff=oddtdtcreator

2. Can I buy a table for my group or company?
You can buy a table of 10 using the above link to Eventbrite.

3. How do I sit with my friends and/or co-workers?
Please send an email, listing the people you plan to sit with at the banquet. Ask the others to do the same. We need the names of all attendees to make your place cards and seating arrangements. send your list of names to: [email protected]

4. What should I wear?
There is no official dress code. However, dress to impress, such as suit or jacket and tie for men, and a nice outfit for the women. If you want to be a little dressier, that's just fine. The event is not formal or black tie.

5. Where can I park?
There is valet parking available. There is a parking lot down the hill for less money. There may be street parking if you get there very early.

6. How do I place an ad in the program book to say congratulations, or in memory of someone?
Please write to: [email protected]
State in the subject line that you want to buy an ad for the program. The prices start at $100. for a small ad, and up to $350 for a full page

7. Do you need to be a member of Broadcast Pioneers to buy a ticket?
No- the event is open to everyone, so we can all cheer for this year's winners!

8. How do I ask a question, if the answer is not on this list?
Email us at:
[email protected]
Put your topic on the subject line.

26/10/2023

BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY!

ONLY 3 WEEKS LEFT

Broadcast Pioneers Of Philadelphia is a registered nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Your purchase helps to support the mission of Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia, which includes our educational endeavors such as, "The Broadcast Pioneers Scholarship Fund" and our "Digital Archive Project.

The Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia 2023 Hall of Fame Gala

Friday, November 17, 2023

6:00pm Welcome Reception - 7:00pm Dinner and Program

Cash Bar Available

Hilton City Avenue Philadelphia

Honoring this year’s Inductees to the Hall of Fame:

Terry Belford . Rodney Byrd . Debbi Calton
David Dye . Rhonda D. Hibbler . Helen Leicht .
Rob Vaughn . Cathy Yungmann . Marc Zumoff

and the 2023 Person of the Year,
Tom Lamaine

Individual Tickets $135 each.
Tables of 10 $1,350

To order tickets please use the following:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/broadcast-pioneers-of-philadelphia-november-17-2023-hall-of-fame-gala-tickets-704986492577?aff=oddtdtcreator

Please email the guest list for your table to: [email protected]

For Program Ads please contact [email protected]

Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphi 2023 Hall of Fame Gala

05/10/2023

The 2023 Gala honors this year’s Inductees to the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Hall of Fame and Person of the Year!

The 2023 Person of the Year,
Tom Lamaine

50 celebrated years in Philadelphia broadcasting history in news, weather, sports at WIP radio, Channel 6 Action News and almost 40 years at Channel 3, play-by-play voice for the Sixers.

2023 Hall of Fame Inductees

Terry Belford
A forty-four year television veteran. 6abc Director of Production for special events, studio and remote productions,

Rodney Byrd
Chief Engineer at Beasley Media Group Philadelphia, architect of the Preston and Steve’s Camp Out For Hunger.

Debbi Calton
37 year veteran of Philadelphia Radio, long time Midday Host at WMGK

David Dye
Nationally renowned host of World Cafe for 26 years, veteran of WMMR and WIOQ and current host of "Dave’s World" on WXPN.

Rhonda D. Hibbler
Production Direction of The Fanatic, Philadelphia’s first female sports production director

Helen Leicht
Creator and host of the original Breakfast with the Beatles in 1976, and had the privilege to help establish the Musicians on Call program to bring the healing power of music with nine hospital facilities across the Delaware Valley

Rob Vaughn
News anchor at WFMZ-TV since 1987, three-time Emmy nominee, PAB’s 2018 Broadcaster of the Year.

Cathy Yungmann
Pioneering woman television director and producer, 35 years as a communications professor Cabrini University.

Marc Zumoff
Voice of the Philadelphia 76ers (’94-’21), Assoc. Dir. at Temple’s Claire Smith Center for Sports Media.

Individual Tickets $135 each.
Order by the link below.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/broadcast-pioneers-of-philadelphia-november-17-2023-hall-of-fame-gala-tickets-704986492577?aff=oddtdtcreator

Tables of 10 $1,350

Please email the guest list for your table to: [email protected]

For Program Ads please contact [email protected]

NO WALK INS - No mailed-in checks, no refunds & no payment accepted at the door.

No tickets after November 14, 2023 - Noon

Questions can be sent to [email protected] or call 215-780-5457 and leave a message. We will get back to you.

03/10/2023

BROADCAST PIONEERS OCTOBER LUNCHEON
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FRIEND OR FOE?

McCall Golf Club
201 N. Lynn Blvd
Upper Darby, PA 19082

Meet and Greet starts at 12 noon
Great Food — Great Programs — Wonderful Times
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Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia explores AI, one of the most talked about controversies of our times: making machines think like humans. Will it improve your life or cost you your job?

VIP PANELISTS:
Peter Groverman, LLD, former entrepreneur in residence at Villanova School of Law, film producer and entrepreneur, will cover copyright law and intellectual property rights.

Ira Wolfe, recognized future-of-work global thought leader, will discuss the effects of emerging technologies on jobs and the urgent need to upskill, reskill, and deskill.

John Whitman, eldercare innovator, will discuss how artificial intelligence is being used to increase productivity and improve the quality of care for older adults.

HOST: Richard J. Anthony, Sr., Teacher, Investor, Entrepreneur, TV Producer/Host

Purchase tickets only by the link below.
(Please, no checks or phone calls, no walk-ins.)

Broadcast Pioneers Present

28/09/2023

REMEMBERING JERRY BLAVAT
An All-Star Tribute to The Geator with the Heater
Luncheon was held at McCall Golf Club, Upper Darby PA, Wednesday, Sep 20, 2023.

It was a wonderful heartfelt event attended by devoted Jerry Blavat fans, Broadcast Pioneers members, and guests.
A distinguished panel gave their personal recollections of The Geator.
A beautifully produced slideshow with nostalgic music backed up the presentation, and we ended the program by opening up the dance floor, rocking to some of Jerry's favorite records.

(We welcome submission of any photos of the event you may have taken. Please post them on your page, giving us permission to post them. You will be given credit.)

27/08/2023

REMEMBERING JERRY BLAVAT
An All-Star Tribute to the Geator with the Heater

Wed. Sept. 20th, 2023
11:30 AM Meet & Greet * Noon Lunch *
12:45 – 2:45 PM Speakers and Q&A
McCall Golf Club
201 N. Lynn Blvd
Upper Darby, PA 19082

Broadcast Pioneers launches its exciting 2023-2024 season with this all-star tribute to Philadelphia legend Jerry Blavat (BP Person of the Year 2016, HOF 2002), the Geator with the Heater, who passed this January at the age of 82.
Jerry’s shows continue to grace the airwaves of more than a half-dozen area stations. Jerry’s seven-decades of entertaining and fostering the soundtrack of Philadelphia remain unparalleled in their influence on Yon Teens, media pros, entertainers and musicians nationwide.

Program Emcee is Fox29’s Mike Jerrick (BP HOF 2019) co-host of “Good Day Philadelphia” who will chronicle Jerry’s many appearances on GDP and shepherd our illustrious panel through their Geator connections.

Featured Speakers Include:

Singer/Songwriter/Syndicated Radio Host Ben Vaughn, host of “The Many Moods of Ben Vaughn” on WXPN, Saturdays 5 PM, has been a Jerry fan and friend since listening to the Geator at age 10 in Collingswood, NJ.

WHYY Alum Ed Cunningham (BP HOF 2007) and WHYY’s syndicated host of “Flicks” and “Quick Pics” Patrick Stoner (BP HOF 2017) will discuss screen time they’ve shared for various fundraising efforts and Jerry’s many televised specials on the PBS network.

Larry Kane (BP Person of the Year 2002, HOF 1994) has been referred to as the Dean of TV News Anchors from his launch of WPVI-TV’s Action News format in 1970, and notable roles in the successes of WCAU-TV10, KYW-TV3 and WABC-TV/NY’s newscasts.
Larry began his broadcast career at age 15 in Miami, is the author of “Larry Kane’s Philadelphia”, and remains a dear friend and admirer of Jerry Blavat.

Ms. Keely Stahl – writer/editor/certified yin yoga instructor – perhaps knows the Geator best, having a front-row seat for the past 33 years as Jerry’s life partner and personal assistant. Keely will share how this New York gal met Philly’s own Geator and how she keeps Jerry’s fan clubs, social media (Geater After Hours), MixCloud dances, and radio shows active and vibrant from her home in south Florida.

Advance Ticket Registration is Required!
Early discounts $35 for Pioneers members; $40 for guests and non-members plus a nominal service fee from EventBrite.
The EventBrite link below is the only way to purchase tickets. You will be able to note any dietary restrictions during ticketing process. Cut-off date for ticket purchases is Friday, Sept. 15 at Noon.
There are no walk-ins, no payment at the door nor checks in the mail accepted.
Tickets will be sure to sell-out for this program. They will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you have questions, email us at [email protected]
or leave a message at 215-780-5457.
This is a voice recording only (messages are retrieved weekly so please be patient).

EVENTBRITE LINK:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/broadcast-pioneers-of-philadelphia-september-20-luncheon-tickets-663935407677?aff=oddtdtcreator

Parking and Directions
McCall Golf Club has parking across from the ballroom building as well as further down the parking lot towards the golf course.
Lynn Blvd. is just a short distance south from Belmont Avenue, if heading South on Route 1 / City Avenue/Township Line Avenue -- near the junction of Route 3 West Chester Pike.

JOIN US IN FABULOUS UPPER DARBY
(Formerly home to Chez Vous)
As We Honor Jerry!

06/08/2023

SAVE THE DATE!
(More details to follow.)

Friday evening,
November 17th

2023 Broadcast Pioneers
Hall of Fame Gala
Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue

Announcing this year's honorees for the Hall of Fame:

Person of the Year
Tom Lamaine

Hall of Fame Inductees
Terry Belford
Rodney Byrd
Debbi Calton
David Dye
Rhonda D. Hibbler
Helen Leicht
Rob Vaughn
Cathy Yungmann
Marc Zumoff

Join us in honoring these outstanding people who represent the best in broadcasting.

Ticket information coming soon!

24/06/2023

SAVE THE DATE!

Friday evening, November 17

Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame/Person of the Year 2023 Awards Banquet.

The Hilton Hotel, 4200 City Line Ave., Philadelphia

(more information coming soon!)

23/06/2023

Another memorable luncheon - a salute to radio legend John DeBella who retires from having ruled Philadelphia's radio airwaves after nearly 48 years.
McCall Golf Club, 21 Jun 2023.
(Unless otherwise noted, photos courtesy of Nanci Sumner. Please tag as needed.)

15/06/2023

TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED BY FRIDAY, 6/16.

BROADCAST PIONEERS of PHILADELPHIA PRESENTS....
A SALUTE TO JOHN DEBELLA!!
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 ON SALE NOW!!!
Link for tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/broadcast-pioneers-june-21-luncheon-tickets-639878803727
This month features Philadelphia radio legend John DeBella who retires from having ruled the radio roost of the morning airwaves at both WMMR and WMGK after nearly 48 years. John and WMMR/WMGK Program Director, Bill Weston, will chat about his career and just what pages he’s looking to fill in the next new chapter of his life.
MC: Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame member, T Morgan.
TICKET SALES ARE OPEN....
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/broadcast-pioneers-june-21-luncheon-tickets-639878803727
DON'T MISS THIS ONE!!

13/06/2023

Dorie Lenz has turned 100 years old!
Dorie was Broadcast Pioneers' Person of the Year in1993, was inducted into BP's Hall of Fame, served as our group's President during 1991 and 1992, and was on our Board of Directors for many years.

Neal Zoren has recently contributed to our Newsletter, a blurb about Dorie, as well as this profile in the Delco Times -

https://www.delcotimes.com/2023/05/21/zoren-philly-tv-talk-show-legend-dorie-lenz-is-turning-100-and-says-i-will-talk/?fbclid=IwAR17OmZ0E09-9XzSSufQW8gNqBjSxcZYIqjiikAWD0RHWY5b-z9RsVTos_U

And, ‘Tommy & Me,’ WRTI, ‘Maisel’ and ‘Barry’

22/05/2023

BROADCAST PIONEERS OF PHILADELPHIA
Presents: A Salute to Philly Radio Legend
John DeBella

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

This month features Philadelphia radio legend John DeBella who retires from having ruled the radio roost of the morning airwaves at both WMMR and WMGK after nearly 48 years.

John and WMMR/WMGK Program Director, Bill Weston, will chat about his career and just what pages he’s looking to fill in the next new chapter of his life.

MC: Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame member, T Morgan.

DON'T MISS THIS ONE !!!

Order tickets -
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/broadcast-pioneers-june-21-luncheon-tickets-639878803727

NO WALK INS - No mailed-in checks, no refunds & no payment accepted at the door.

No tickets after June 16, 2023 - Noon

Questions can be sent to [email protected] or call 215-780-5457 and leave a message. We will get back to you.

24/04/2023

BROADCAST PIONEERS of PHILADELPHIA
celebrates the life and career of Philly’s first rock & roll star,

CHARLIE GRACIE

at our Wednesday, 12 Noon, MAY 17th LUNCHEON!!

MC CALL GOLF CLUB
201 N Lynn Blvd, UPPER DARBY, PA

His musical career spanned an amazing 71-years, and he was a 2012 BPP Hall of Fame inductee.

Charlie, passed on December 16, 2022.
He was 86-years old.
Charlies played on stages the world over—including 40-tours in the United Kingdom alone. His music and live shows had a major impact upon the likes of Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Graham Nash and Van Morrison.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland will soon display a Charlie Gracie exhibit, which will include his Guild electric guitar.

HOST: BOB CHARGER:
Veteran Philadelphia radio & television host.

CAESER BERRY: Original member of THE TYMES: million-selling vocal group from the 1960s on the Cameo-Parkway Label, and recent inductees on The Philadelphia Walk of Fame.

VAL SHIVELY: Internationally known proprietor of "R&B OLDIES", original classic R&B and R&R mega records store.

LOU COSTELLO: Veteran Delaware Valley radio host and concert emcee heard daily on Cruisin’ 92.1 WVLT in South Jersey

SHAWN SWORDS: Producer/Director of American Veteran Productions and Character Driven Production, who produced the bio “Charlie Gracie: Fabulous!”

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW.....
This is going to be a SELLOUT!!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/broadcast-pioneers-may-17-luncheon-tickets-623282694317

The link will take you to TICKETS.
You don't need to be a member to attend.

19/04/2023

Broadcast Pioneers is proud to present our Annual Scholarships Awards Day.

Several $1000 scholarships will be awarded to a group of outstanding communications students attending college or university in the Delaware Valley.





Special guest speakers:



•Marlin R. Taylor, radio pioneer and founder of WDVR. Marlin is considered the “Father of Beautiful Music Radio". He was inducted into the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Hall of Fame in 2015.



•Kate Bilo, meteorologist on CBS 3 in Philadelphia

Thank you to the Scholarship Committee for all their hard work: Jeff Benton, Bill Kelley, Betsy Leebron, Gerry Molymeux, and T. Morgan.

23/03/2023

Wednesday, April 19. 2023

Broadcast Pioneers Annual Scholarship Awards Luncheon

McCall Golf Club, 201 N. Lynn Blvd.
Upper Darby, PA 19082

Meet and Greet starts at 11:30 a.m.
Great Food — Great Programs — Wonderful Times
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Broadcast Pioneers is proud to present our Annual Scholarships Awards Day.

Several $1000 scholarships will be awarded to a group of outstanding communications students attending college or university in the Delaware Valley.

Special guest speakers:

•Marlin R. Taylor, radio pioneer and founder of WDVR. Marlin is considered the “Father of Beautiful Music Radio". He was inducted into the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Hall of Fame in 2015.

•Kate Bilo, meteorologist on CBS 3 in Philadelphia

Thank you to the Scholarship Committee for all their hard work: Jeff Benton, Bill Kelley, Paul Gluck, Betsy Leebron, Gerry Molymeux, and T. Morgan.
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Registration
Advance registration required: Tickets are only $35 for members, $40 for guests and non-members, plus a nominal on-line transaction fee of about $4 per ticket. The link below is the only way you can purchase tickets. Last date to reserve is Friday, April 14 at Noon.

NO WALK INS - No mailed-in checks, no payment accepted at the door. Questions can be sent to [email protected] or call 215-780-5457 to leave a message. We’ll get back to you.

Registration Link

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/broadcast-pioneers-april-19-luncheon-tickets-594078172807

Directions
McCall’s is just a short distance from Belmont Ave.,South on Route 1, City Ave., near the junction of Route 3. Questions can be sent to: [email protected] or call 215-780-5457. We’ll get back to you!

01/03/2023

Wednesday, March 15, 2023
"MEMORY LANE" ROCK & ROLL LUNCHEON

McCall Golf Club
201 N. Lynn Blvd.
Upper Darby, PA 19082

Meet and Greet at 11:30 a.m.

Great Food — Great Programs — Wonderful Times

JOIN US FOR A FUN-FILLED MUSICAL AFTERNOON OF LOCAL ROCK & ROLL ARTISTS WHO PROMISE TO HAVE YOU UP ON YOUR FEET DANCING… TO WORK OFF YOUR DELICIOUS GOURMET LUNCH!!

Starring:

BILLY CARLUCCI AND STEVE DIGUISEPPE

CAROLE DEVINE, “CHI CHI”- lead singer with“THE HIPPIES- singing her hit “Memory Lane.”

STEVE "Stevie Doo W*p" SELBER

Our emcee is "Cool Bobby B" Backman, Host of Syndicated DooW*pStop on SiriusXM 50s Gold and 2018 Broadcast Pioneers Hall Of Fame inductee.

TOMMY MC CARTHY/SHANNON JOHNSON- PRODUCERS

Advance registration required: Tickets are only $35 for members, $40 for guests and non-members, plus a nominal on-line transaction fee of about $4 per ticket. The link below is the only way you can purchase tickets. Last date to reserve is March 10 at noon.

NO WALK INS - No mailed-in checks, no payment accepted at the door. Questions can be sent to [email protected] or call 215-780-5457 to leave a message. We’ll get back to you.

Registration Link

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/broadcast-pioneers-march-15-luncheon-tickets-557213258857

Directions -
McCall’s is just a short distance from Belmont Ave.,South on Route 1, City Ave., near the junction of Route 3. Questions can be sent to: [email protected] or call 215-780-5457. We’ll get back to you!

15/02/2023

This month we present a serious topic of discussion on addiction that touches every level of society and is found in all neighborhoods. It affects not only individuals but their families, too. Our panel will talk about their addiction, how it changed lives, careers and their recovery. They will also discuss losing a beloved child because of an overdose

• Tony Luke, Jr. - Entrepreneur, restaurateur, actor, musician, and parent.



• Chris Therien - Former Philadelphia Flyer and Olympic Silver Medalist



• Don Tollefson - Former 6abc Sports Director, WPVI-TV, 1975 to 1990



• Seth Williams - District Attorney of Philadelphia, 2010-2017



• Moderator - Gary Hendler, in long-term sobriety for over 40 years. Host of Clean and Sober Radio, his 10-year running syndicated show on Philadelphia’s WWDB-AM. Its aim: to help addicts achieve sobriety.

30/01/2023

Wednesday, February 15, 2022

Addiction in the Public Eye

McCall Golf Club, 201 N. Lynn Blvd.
Upper Darby, PA 19082

Meet and Greet at 11:30 a.m.
Great Food — Great Programs — Wonderful Times

This month we present a serious topic and discussion about addiction, which touches every level of society and is found in all neighborhoods.

It affects not only individuals, but their families, too. Our panel will talk about their addiction, how it changed lives and careers, and their recovery. They will also discuss losing a beloved child because of an overdose. Q and A will follow the discussion.

Panelists are:

• Tony Luke, Jr. - Entrepreneur, restaurateur, actor, musician, and parent.

• Chris Therien - Former Philadelphia Flyer and Olympic Silver Medalist

• Don Tollefson - Former 6abc Sports Director, WPVI-TV, 1975 to 1990

• Seth Williams - District Attorney of Philadelphia, 2010-2017

• Moderator - Gary Hendler has been in long-term sobriety for over 40 years. Clean and Sober Radio is the name of his 10-year running syndicated show on Philadelphia’s WWDB-AM. Its aim: to help addicts achieve sobriety.

Registration

Advance registration required: $35 for members, $40 for guests and non-members, plus a nominal on-line transaction fee of about $4 per ticket. The link below is the only way you can purchase tickets. Last date to reserve is February 10, 2023 at noon.

Registration Link

Addiction In The Public Eye

22/01/2023

Here is another great piece we did with Jerry Blavat.
Please subscribe to our Youtube Channel and like our page to see more of these great video packages. And we will be producing many more this year!

20/01/2023

We are greatly saddened by the loss of Philadelphia Entertainment Icon and Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia member, Jerry Blavat.

Jerry was inducted into the Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame in 2002 and became our Person of The Year in 2016.

Our heartfelt condolences to Jerry’s family and friends. May he rest In peace.

We’ll have more on Jerry soon.

Here is a video that Broadcast Pioneers produced as part of our ongoing Pioneers Of Philadelphia Broadcasting series.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvsqY87360M

20/01/2023

Jerry Blavat, One of the all time GREATS! I had the great pleasure of directing this show and this was a great interview. Hope you all enjoy !

20/01/2023

This was a an interview we did with the master as part of our series Pioneers of Philadelphia Broadcasting. Hope you enjoy it.

18/01/2023

Jeff Asch, sports and news anchor for 24 years at KYW Newsradio

Joe Fordyce, Comcast and NBC Sports broadcaster

Jim Murray, former General Manager, Philadelphia Eagles

Ducis Rodgers, 6abc, Action News Sports Director

Bill Vargus, former sports anchor, Fox29

MC:Scott Palmer, former Channel 6 Sports anchor, Director of Public Affairs for the Phillies, inducted into the Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame in 2005

16/01/2023

Scholarships Awards

Applications for scholarships are now being accepted by Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia for outstanding undergraduate students studying radio, TV, film production and associated fields.

Awards will be presented at our Wednesday, April 19th luncheon, according to Scholarship Chair Jeff Benton.

Last year Broadcast Pioneers awarded six $1,000.00 scholarships.

Applicants need not be a member or hold any affiliation with Broadcast Pioneers.

Applicants are required to either have a permanent residence in the Delaware Valley or surrounding area or study at a Delaware Valley college, university or community college.

Applicants also need to be a communications major or study in an associated field and attend school full-time.

Students are required to have a GPA of 3.0 or higher for their entire collegiate career.

Deadline for submissions is Monday, February 6, at 11:59 pm.

You do need to either have your permanent residence in the Delaware Valley (or surrounding area) or study at a Delaware Valley College, University or Community College. You also need to be a communications major or other associated field of study. You must attend school full-time.