Nominees announced for National Radio Hall of Fame
Only in radio could you be asked to choose between The Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf in voting. They are indeed running against each other for election to the National Radio Hall of Fame in the Network or Syndicated-Pioneer category. Winners 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. Here's the list of nominees.
The 2005 nominees to the National Radio Hall of Fame are:
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 Gen. 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
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