When Ken Scott wasn’t Red Hot

By STEVE KNOX   Saturday, November 21, 2009 - 11:47 a.m.

Red Hot Ken Scott? Since I don’t listen to country or western my only knowledge of Red Hot is through the WJVL blog site. Or is it? Wasn’t Red Hot just plain old Ken Scott on WCLO in the early 1990’s? I think he was that guy. The same guy who gave me a WCLO Breakfast Club mug on my way to U-Dub Dub at Hardee’s one morning. Wow, come to think of it, I remember many regional radio personalities growing up in Janesville.

My first recollection of a morning show was JD Barber and Ralphie Boy on Z-104. As I grew and my musical taste changed I turned to Sly in the Morning on 101.5 and his “social dilemma” -- A talk show/music mix. There was Jeff Wicker, Johnny Danger (Z-104 version), Steve Shannon (94.1 The Fox) and many others.

Now my radio is mainly tuned to AM. Music comes from the computer and ipod so I’m not that familiar with today’s FM morning shows.

I distinctly remember summer vacations in elementary school and hearing Bob Dailey on “Talk of the Town” on WCLO at my grandparents. The more things change the more they stay the same. Bob Dailey is still a part of my morning routine.

Who are the radio personalities you remember? Who gets you through the day today?

Steve Knox was born, raised and landed back in Janesville. He encourages you to participate as he writes on Janesville and beyond as this Generation X guy supports his Janesville mission, global vision. Steve is a community blogger and is not a part of Janesville Gazette staff. His opinion is not necessarily that of the Janesville Gazette staff or management.

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localboysince1968
Nov 23, 2009 at 9:53 a.m.
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67WMAQ is going to make me rich!

papermember
Nov 23, 2009 at 7:33 a.m.
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"Beeee - eSSSS" Bob Sirott. WLS Chicago 890 AM from 1973-1980.

janesvillecomments
Nov 23, 2009 at 1:23 a.m.
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I normally only listen to the radio while driving and pretty much just listen to WGN 720AM, unless they are covering a sports game. I grew up listening to Wally Phillips and Roy Leonard on WGN's morning show riding to school in the morning. Part of my Dad's family was from Evanston, so he normally listened to the Chicago stations. In later years I enjoyed Uncle Bobby (Bob Collins), and Spike O'Dell, who took over his morning show after Mr. Collins tragic death in a plane crash. I like Milt Rosenberg's "Extension 720" evening program.

I currently listen to Steve Cochran, Dean Richards and Garry Meier on WGN. I used to catch Garry on WLS when he was with Roe Conn. My car radio stopped picking up WLS clear enough to listen to about the time Garry was off the air due to a contract dispute with WLS.

I grew up listening to Paul Harvey when I'd visit my grandparents out on their farm, back in the late 60's and early 70's. Grandpa would come in from the field for lunch in time to wash up and sit down to the kitchen table and eat while listening to Mr. Harvey. Talking was not permitted until the broadcast was over.

wjbecky
Nov 22, 2009 at 12:51 p.m.
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John Serio -- the crazy italian guy!

gbpacker1994
Nov 22, 2009 at 12:18 p.m.
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Hey Nina, I remember Uncle Larry and Little Tommy. We used to listen to them on our way to school every morning when all we had was AM radio in our car. I also remember animal stories. You can buy the CDs. I don't remember what the website was that I bought it from but it was only a couple of years ago when I got one for my dad. It was great bonding time.

Nina
Nov 22, 2009 at 9:14 a.m.
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Remember WLS on - I think it was - 890 AM? There was a morning show with Ol' Uncle Lair and Little Snotnose Tommy. They had a segment with bizarre animal stories that I used to love. In fact, I remember buying the record of Animal Stories (Best of...) for my dad for Christmas one year!

lauriejnsvll
Nov 22, 2009 at 9:09 a.m.
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Definetely Mike, Steve, Stan,Beth, Al,Ken, J.B, and Tim. Greatest dj's, news reporters and sports personalities around!! Keeps ya smilin.

gray_ghost
Nov 22, 2009 at 12:29 a.m.
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i would say my favorite radio station was wls, in chicago, larry lujack,clark weber. now its bob and tom 101.5, mad town.

ray53511
Nov 21, 2009 at 10:12 p.m.
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For me growing up it was John Wietzel & Jerry Dunbar on 1380 WBEL-Beloit. As i got older I switched to 100 Country WJVL Remember when they Signed off @ 11pm?
Today It's Mike in the Morning on 99.9 I also switch over to the sister station for Bob's imput and features. I believe Janesville is Very lucky to havr the talen we have on OUR Station.Bob,Ken,Al, Mike , Steve, Rose, JB,The 2 Stans, Rose, The 2 Tims,Bethand anyone else i might have missed.

twerp13
Nov 21, 2009 at 9:10 p.m.
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I have been a WJVL fan since they first started and were called WJVL country 100...way before the changed to 99.9
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Before that all I listened to was in my parents car either WCLO or more often than not WBBM Chicago.
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But these days my dial is at 99.9 and dosen't change unless I am out of range.
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Daughters fav is Justin Brown ...JB also on WJVL

twerp13
Nov 21, 2009 at 9:06 p.m.
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Don't forget the big hair song... Some days I am amazed that I don't get in a accident because I am laughing so hard while heading to do errands.
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The happy phrase of the day is good too....you just never know what is going to come out of Mike's mouth.

doglover
Nov 21, 2009 at 8:18 p.m.
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twerp: I totally agree! Mike puts a smile on my face and leaves me laughing on a daily basis. I love the songs that he records his daughter singing. Favorite: "The Coffee Song". My 7 and 5 year old children love the "Short-sleeve Steve" songs. :)

twerp13
Nov 21, 2009 at 6:56 p.m.
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Mike in the morning and Stans happy phrase of the day... Of course it is WJVL.

fit2tri
Nov 21, 2009 at 6:35 p.m.
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Paul Harvey "A great tree has fallen and left an empty place against the sky." -Paul Harvey

DrTalk
Nov 21, 2009 at 6:02 p.m.
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Charlie Sykes and Jeff Wagner on amplitude modulation 620 WTMJ.

dragonfly
Nov 21, 2009 at 5:48 p.m.
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I don't get to listen very often, but I like Connie and Fish in the morning on Z-104

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