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A Profile of Radio Personality Michael Jackson

By Corey Deitz, About.com

Michael Jackson, Radio Personality

Michael Jackson, Radio Personality

Screenshot: www.michaeljacksontalkradio.com
Radio: Michael Jackson's early Radio experience was in South Africa and Great Britain. Jackon's American career began in Massachusetts.

He soon moved on to San Francisco where he did an overnight show.

His success there brought him to Los Angeles where he spent 32 years at KABC-AM. Among other things, Jackson now provides services as a voice actor.

Claim to Fame: Michael Jackson is listed as #11 on "The 25 Greatest Radio Talk Show Hosts of All Time" list.

Awards: Voted "Outstanding Radio Personality of the Year" several times by the Los Angeles Times, 7 Television Emmys, 4 "Golden Mikes", "Most Excellent Order of the British Empire"(MBE)presented by Queen Elizabeth, "French Legion of Merit", and even has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Online: Visit Michael Jackson online at www.michaeljacksontalkradio.com.

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