"Our Radio Hall of Fame list this year includes many respected broadcasters who have worked at the local level and who are being recognized for the first time," said DuMont. "It is also important that we recognize the very special shows that defined the medium as an entertainment force and one of inspiration as well," DuMont added.
Winners in each of the following categories will be inducted during a national radio broadcast from Chicago's Renaissance Hotel on Saturday, November 5. Westwood One will produce and distribute the broadcast and Interep will co-sponsor the program.
The 2005 nominees to the National Radio Hall of Fame:
NETWORK OR SYNDICATED - ACTIVE
Bob & Tom, Indianapolis based comedy duo and one of America's most
popular morning shows
Ann Compton, ABC News White House correspondent since 1974
Marian McPartland, host of Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz for more than
25 years on National Public Radio
Dr. Laura Schlessinger a no nonsense relationship advisor to millions
since 1974
NETWORK OR SYNDICATED - PIONEER
Abbott & Costello, zany comedy team on the ABC Network from 1941-46 and
on NBC from 1946-49, best known for their signature skit "Who's on First"
Gang Busters, law enforcement reality series created by Phillips Lord and
hosted by Col. H. Norman Schwarzkopf that aired on NBC, ABC, CBS and
Mutual
The Great Gildersleeve, comedy series on NBC that starred Harold Peary
and Willard Waterman, along with a strong supporting cast
Music and the Spoken Word, a program of inspiration and music, featuring
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir, is the longest running radio broadcast in
America
LOCAL OR REGIONAL - ACTIVE
Marty Brennaman, "voice of the Cincinnati Reds" on WLW/Cincinnati since
1974
Ron Chapman, legendary Texas personality from KLUV/Dallas
Ronn Owens, versatile talk show host on KGO/San Francisco since 1975
Scott Shannon, veteran on-air personality and program director of
WPLJ/New York
LOCAL OR REGIONAL - PIONEER
Jess Cain, morning talk show host for over 33 yeas on WHDH/Boston
Mike Murphy, talk show host for over 24 years on KCMO/Kansas City
Jean Shepherd, the late radio humorist and master storyteller on WOR/New
York
Preston Westmoreland, former Phoenix, AZ afternoon personality
- From a National Radio Hall of Fame Press Release
