Not a listener (the old-timer approach and occasional long-windedness wasn't my thing) but nevertheless an icon and I'm kinda shocked at this. [1] Wanting to pursue a radio career, he spent 10 hours a week working for dramatic educational productions at radio station WNYE-FM. He can be seen making on stage introductory remarks for the 1966 documentary The Beatles at Shea Stadium. In an October 2020 interview, Morrow said he received the moniker "Cousin" while in the lobby of his midtown Manhattan WABC studio when an elderly woman once asked him "Cousin, lend me fifty cents to get home" to whom he did give that fifty cents. His genial bombast has made him one of the top disc jockeys in the country not just once, but twice: first at WABC-AM in the mid-1960's, when he reached nearly a quarter of the New York audience, and more recently at WCBS-FM, where over the last two decades he became a keystone of oldies radio, largely by reprising his golden-age stentorian gusto. Morrow, who is in his 80s, has hosted classic-rock shows on the satellite-radio provider since 2005, most recently "Cruisin' with Cousin Brucie" on Wednesdays from 5 to 9 p.m. and "Cousin Brucie's Saturday Rock and Roll Party" on Saturdays from 8 p.m. to midnight, plus occasional specials such as "Ultimate Palisades with Cousin Brucie." In 2005, he departed the terrestrial radio dial for SiriusXM satellite radio, hosting programs on Wednesday and Saturday nights. Morrow's voice can be heard in the movies Across the Universe, Gas Pump Girls, and Dirty Dancing; he also had a minor part in the latter, playing a magician who saws Baby (Jennifer Grey) in half, and served as period music consultant. After many amazing years broadcasting on SiriusXM, and a celebrated career of more than 60 years in radio, we wish Brucie the best in any future endeavor." What Happened to Cousin Brucie on 60's on 6? Mr. Morrow joined WCBS in the early 80's. Select your favorite decade-defining artists such as Stevie Wonder, Ben E. What happened with Cousin Brucie on Sirius radio? Its very rare that you catch me in a down moment. Brucie signed on with Sirius XM satellite radio to host Cousin Brucie's Saturday Night Party - Live and Cruisin' with Cousin Brucie. He has been married to Adrienne R (Jodie) Berlin since 26 December 1974. When the Beatles came to America in 1965 and appeared at New York's Shea stadium, "Cousin Brucie" introduced them, and in the 1980s, Morrow was credited with helping push oldies station WCBS-FM to number one. Valour! He was 80. I ask them what they want to hear, and the music becomes this magical story that keeps me young. On his Wednesday, July 29, 2020, program, he announced he was leaving SiriusXM following that Saturday's broadcast, characterizing it as not a retirement. Soon thereafter, he signed a multi-year deal to host oldies programming and a weekly talk program for Sirius Satellite Radio, and for 15 years, from 2005 to 2020, hosted programs for Sirius XM satellite radio, on the '60s on 6 channel. As a nighttime DJ during that stint, Morrow worked "when teens were listening, and he was really good in his ability to relate to the boomers. "He's one of the greats, there's no question about it," Allan Sniffen, who runs the New York Radio Message Boardand the website musicradio77.com, devoted to WABC-AM's music years, told Newsday. Having the old MTV VJs on the 80s station was a big draw when I switched from XM to Sirius years ago. Cousin Bruce Morrow, the New York radio DJ whose long career reaches from the Beatles at Shea Stadium through satellite radio, is leaving SiriusXM after one last show on Saturday night. Send us a tip using our annonymous form. "Knight Rider" and "Magnum P.I." Hilary Heath, an actress and producer who starred opposite Vincent Price in horror movies in the late 1960s and early '70s, died in April of COVID-19 complications. Cousin Brucie is back on WABC, forty-six years after leaving the night show at AM radio's most famous Top 40 calls. The cause was a heart attack, said his daughter, Joy Renee Smith. I learned a long time ago that I become a part of my audiences family, part of their lives. Thats how the show works. Hot on the heels of his big announcement that he is leaving SiriusXM satellite radio, Cousin Brucie Morrow revealed Tuesday that he will return to his roots hosting Cousin Brucies Saturday Night Rock & Roll Party on 770 WABC in New York. Although her cause of death was not immediately known, a friend told the Associated Press that she had been diagnosed with COVID-19. Terrence McNally, a four-time Tony Award-winning playwright, died on March 24 at the age of 81 of complications from the coronavirus. All Rights Reserved. 1y. The debut show will also be replayed on Labor Day Monday, September 7, from noon to 3 p.m. Bruce 'Cousin Brucie,' Morrow's return to WABC 77 AM Radio is a homecoming for the legendary broadcaster. Sirius XM Radio Talk Show Hosts earn $51,000 annually, or $25 per hour, which is 22% higher than the national average for all Talk Show Hosts at $41,000 annually and 26% lower than the national salary average for all working Americans. The news was first reported Friday evening by the trade publication Deadline Hollywood. Copyright 2023 Newsday. After Spector's resignation in 1985, Morrow became the main performer for the program and renamed it the Saturday Night Dance Party. When the radio program Cruisin' America ended in December 1992, Morrow continued hosting a WCBS radio program named Cruising with the Cuz Monday evenings until the end of 1993. And then when I talk to people and I get their enthusiasm and get that trust and feel their affection and love for me, well, this brings me back to a very young man again. Sillerman to become the owner of the Sillerman Morrow group of radio stations, which included WALL and WKGL, now WRRV, both in Middletown, New York; WJJB, later WCZX, in Poughkeepsie, New York; WHMP in Northampton, Massachusetts; WOCB in West Yarmouth, Massachusetts; WRAN (now dark) New Jersey 1510 in Randolph, New Jersey; and television station WATL Atlanta. "That has been the way I've lived my life.". He frequently collaborated with Steven Spielberg, and worked on such films as "E.T. I love what I do, and the way you hear me on the air, thats the way I am everywhere. Trini Lopez, the singer of "If I Had a Hammer" and an actor in "The Dirty Dozen," died on Aug. 11 from COVID-19. Both stations are operated by John Catsimatidis Red Apple Media, which will also make the show available to fans through its digital media platforms for streaming on phones, smart speakers and computers. As a nighttime DJ during that stint, Morrow worked "when teens were listening, and he was really good in his ability to relate to the boomers. Cousin Brucie will be heard live on 77WABC, New York, sister station WLIR-FM 107.1, Hampton Bays, NY, and streaming across the country on the WABC App and www.wabcradio.com. But Sirius is a paid subscription service, and those who did not subscribe missed Cousin Brucie's booming voice and unapologetic devotion to the classic sounds of the 1950s, '60s and '70s. BornBruce Meyerowitz in Brooklyn, the DJ began his career in Bermuda at ZBM-AM where he initially used the moniker The Hammer. He later adopted the Cousin Brucie calling card in 1959 while working at New York radio station WINS. The switch makes New York the latest city to lose an oldies station, as broadcasters gradually shake off the format in favor of others that will allow them to reach younger listeners. Too many channels of that, 86'ing a few would allow more to be shuffled around. Kelly Wayne has been a part of Lewiston, Idaho radio since 1989 and with Ida Vend for almost 30 years. Morrow quickly became a success on WABC's teenager-oriented evening shift for 7:15p.m. to 10:30p.m., presenting the diverse musical genres of the time (Motown soul, pop, hard rock, surf music, novelty records), as well as advertisements for youth-oriented sponsors like Thom McAn, local clothing outlets in the New York and New Jersey areas, and events such as concerts and drag-strip races. I dont let anybody near my shows. Bruce Morrow is a radio performer from the United States who is also known as Cousin Brucie in certain professional contexts. He was 78. He became a sensation with that group and they haveremained loyal to him ever since.". Prior to that, he held stints at 1010 WINS, 660 WNBC, and 101.1 WCBS-FM. Born in Brooklyn, he was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 1988 and the Long Island Music Hall of Fame in 2018, among other honors. "Familiarity breeds contentment," he says in a voice that is at once a megaphone shout and a friendly halloo. So thatll be a very important part of retaining what Ive built over 50 years, and this audience in the tri-state area is going to be treated to radio on WABC, which has been all-talk. The 84-year-old radio legend tells Variety that one of the things he's most excited about getting back to after leaving satellite radio behind is commercials. He joined Sirius XM shortly after CBS-FM switched from Oldies to an adult-hit format under the Jack FM banner. Maria Mercader, a CBS News veteran who worked for over 30 years as a reporter and talent director, died March 29 after testing positive for coronavirus. The original group was Joe OBrien, Harry Harrison, Jack Spector, Don Davis, and Jim Harriott. Back to WABC!. And while Biondi is currently off the air (he's 86), Cousin Brucie (a child of 83) can still be heard on Sirius XM's Sixties on Six Channel . Mr. Morrow took on his Cousin Brucie character about 1959, while at WINS; he says he adopted the name after an old woman came to the studio and said, "Cousin, lend me 50 cents to get home. Brooklyn's fantasy was that there was no need to go to Manhattan at all, but Cousin Brucie knew better. Thank you, Thank you for your sensitivity and your good wishes. Morrow worked for WABC for 13 years and 4,014 broadcasts until August 1974, when he transferred to rival radio station WNBC replacing Wolfman Jack who quit to tour with The Guess Who; after three years there, he quit performance to team with entrepreneur Robert F.X. Legendary radio personality Bruce "Cousin Brucie" Morrow, who became synonymous with rock androll during his 13 years at WABC/770 AM in the 1960s and '70s before moving on to other stations, says he is leaving his current gig at SiriusXM. 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I usually listen to "First Wave" and remember Larry the Duck back from his WLIR/WDRE days so he is part of the Nostalgia. Weitere Informationen ber die Verwendung Ihrer personenbezogenen Daten finden Sie in unserer Datenschutzerklrung und unserer Cookie-Richtlinie. In Across the Universe, the radio station call letters he used were WEAF which were the call letters of 660 in New York before it became WNBC. .As a nighttime DJ during that stint, Morrow worked "when teens were listening, and he was really good in his ability to relate to the boomers. I have this huge energy. But when WCBS-FM decided it wanted more music and less talk three years ago, Morrow was abruptly fired. Adam Schlesinger, Fountains of Wayne singer and "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" contribute, died at the age of 52 from coronavirus complications on April 1. The 84-year-old Morrow will depart the SiriusXM '60s on 6 channel but vows he is not retiring. The 84 year-old radio personality hinted on his show July 29 that he isnt completely done with radio, and told listeners of his program to tune into his Facebook page for future updates. Carol Sutton, actress who has starred on HBOs Lovecraft County and OWNs Queen Sugar" and appeared in such films as "Monster's Ball," "Ray" and "The Help," died of complications of COVID-19 on Dec. 10. When Bruce Morrow, the octogenarian disc jockey, announced recently that he was leaving SiriusXM after 15 years, his fans mourned the loss, filling his Facebook page with memories of how his booming voice has entertained them since childhood. God I hope not! Cousin Brucie announced to his 60,000 Facebook followers that Saturday night will be his final. Morrow has worked for the Variety Children's Charity (for which he served as president for 10 years) to help fund children who are disadvantaged, physically challenged, sick or needy, and he volunteers with Gatewave Audio Reading Service for people who are blind or visually impaired. The 84-year-old Morrow will depart the SiriusXM 60s on 6 channel but vows he is not retiring. The show is now syndicated by Premiere Networks, a subsidiary of iHeartMedia, on terrestrial radio affiliates across the United States, on Sirius XM Patriot channel 125. On his Wednesday, July 29, 2020, program, he announced he was leaving SiriusXM following that Saturdays broadcast, characterizing it as not a retirement. A company spokesperson said: After broadcasting on SiriusXM since 2005, Cousin Brucie has chosen to step away from the mic. He would drive in the car with his wife and listen to me. , Shotgun Tom Kelly. Legendary radio personality Bruce Morrow, aka "Cousin Brucie," is coming back to WABC/770 AM for a Saturday-night show, starting Sept. 5. Spirit Awards: 'Everything Everywhere All At Once' Takes Best Feature, 6 Other Trophies; 'The Bear', Quinta Brunson Tops In TV - Full Winners List, Jonathan Majors Talks About Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania Negative Reviews, ParaPod Awards Set Nominees For Paranormal Event, Willem Dafoe Requested Emma Stone Slap Him Then Begged For More 19 Times. In 1990, he found out he had a genetic Polycystic Kidney Disease. Cousin Bruce Morrow, the New York radio DJ whose long career reaches from the Beatles at Shea Stadium through satellite radio, is leaving SiriusXM after one last show on Saturday night. After many amazing years broadcasting on SiriusXM, and a. American radio personality and host of The Morning Show, Elvis Duran, has an estimated net worth of $4 million and has an annual income of $4 million. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band and had a guest appearance in the 1990s science fiction television series Babylon 5 [in "War Without End" (Part 2), playing the first officer of Babylon 4]. I am very audience-prone. I agree with TheWrap's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and provide my consent to receive marketing communications from them. But radio analysts were not as sanguine about the future of the format. The first song played after WCBS's switch to Jack FM late Friday afternoon was the Beastie Boys' "Fight for Your Right.". Kelly Wayne has been a part of Lewiston, Idaho radio since 1989 and with Ida Vend for almost 30 years. [12], In December 1974, the divorced Morrow married Jodie Berlin, at the time the corporate manager of executive development and internal placements for the department-store chain Alexander's. In some cases, they may oversee programming on individual streams or channels. Been expecting this for a long time now, but Kid Kelly's separation hits me in the feels. Its going to be memorabilia, and its going to be today a wonderful mixture of what radio was and is. Actor: Dirty Dancing. I have complete free reign. SiriusXM radio personality Cousin Brucie Morrow will leave the station's '60s on 6 radio show after hosting it for 15 years. Good Time Oldies from the 50s and 60s! Cousin Brucie's Saturday Night Party Live was broadcast Saturday nights, while Cruisin' with Cousin Brucie was broadcast on Wednesday nights. He referred fans to his Facebook page for updates on his next move. Is the Elvis channel still on Sirius radio? He joined CBS FM in 1982, hosting multiple shows, including the nationally syndicated Cruisin America., Morrow also segued into television and film, appearing as a magician who sawed Jennifer Greys character, Baby, in half in the movie Dirty Dancing. Additional onscreen credits include 1978s Sgt. In a surprising move, longtime Sirius XM on-air personality Cousin Brucie Morrow will depart the '60s on 6 channel after his show this Saturday night, August 1. While Morrow will sign off from the satellite giant on Saturday night, he hinted that he is not retiring, directing listeners to his Facebook page for more details. Now on Saturday night, it becomes music radio. why did cousin brucie leave siriusxm Navigation Services; Case; Leadership; Contact One thing led to the other, and eventually the son of a gun bought the station. Allen Daviau, a 5-time Oscar-nominated cinematographer, died April 15 at age 77. Bruce Morrow - Cousin Brucie's FINAL SATELLITE SHOW - August 1 2020It's Legendary radio personality Bruce "Cousin Brucie" Morrow.Cousin Brucie became synonym. While many have recovered, some have died from complications of the illness. This audience that grew up with Cousin Brucie will feel very much at home. He has spent the last 15 years on Sirius XM's '60s on 6, which certainly felt like the only place Morrow could do what he does when his previous employer, Oldies WCBS-FM New York, became "Jack FM" in 2005. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Chef Floyd Cardoz, winner of "Top Chef Masters" Season 3, died at the age of 59 of coronavirus complications on March 25. TimesMojo is a social question-and-answer website where you can get all the answers to your questions. In a surprising move, longtime Sirius XM on-air personality Cousin Brucie Morrow will depart the '60s on 6 channel after his show this Saturday night, August 1. . On June 18, 2020, satellite radio provider Sirius XM dropped WHTZ from its main receiver-based service, offering it only via streaming options (channel 769). ", After Decades on the Dial, Cousin Brucie Falls Victim to a Changing Media World, https://www.nytimes.com/2005/06/06/nyregion/after-decades-on-the-dial-cousin-brucie-falls-victim-to-a-changing.html. Let me tell you about the jingles. Wenn Sie Ihre Auswahl anpassen mchten, klicken Sie auf Datenschutzeinstellungen verwalten. SiriusXM recently had a channel refresh and Z100 has been removed from their station. He was 86. A SiriusXM spokesman said in a statement, "After broadcasting on SiriusXM since 2005, Cousin Brucie has chosen to step away from the mic. and "Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune," which later became a film with Michelle Pfeiffer and Al Pacino. I want them to feel safe, and that they have familiarity. To attract a younger audience, broadcasters have developed a new format called Jack that plays hits of the past but focuses on a mix of songs from the 1970's to the late 90's, from the Cars to Led Zeppelin to Madonna and U2. I dont want to get involved too much in the technical part, because that really takes away from my watching the road, so to speak. So youre going to hear all those things. I do a lot of live reads, and I make these commercials very much a part of what I do, and what I do is get very involved with my audience. He took over for the departed Wolfman Jack on WNBC in New York in 1974. All rights reserved. I want to give you these three to four hours that I am on the air, and I want you to feel relaxed and feel the magic and feel the love. Born in Brooklyn, Morrow launched his career on the air on WZBM-AM in Bermuda, and later joined 1010 Wins in 1959, adopting his on-air moniker, Cousin Brucie. He made his mark as the night jock on WABC in 1961, hosting many shows at New Jerseys Palisades Park and introducing The Beatles at their iconic Shea Stadium appearance. . [9], Days later, it was announced that Cousin Brucie would be returning to WABC in New York City, where he was previously a DJ from 1961 to 1974, with the otherwise all-talk station airing Cousin Brucies Saturday Night Rock & Roll Party weekly, beginning September 5, 2020. His works included "Master Class," "Love! Pepper's Lonely. They have one child. He also appeared in "Star Wars: Episode VII" as a member of Leia's resistance. [11] He also played a television contest announcer in Between Time and Timbuktu, a 1972 National Educational Television production adapted from several short stories by Kurt Vonnegut. The 84-year-old Morrow, whose real name is Bruce Meyerowitz, has been a fixture on the channel hosting nights weekly from Wednesday through Saturday since 2005. Your email address will not be published. 2023 Deadline Hollywood, LLC. Kick em further down the satellite into the dead air known as sports. Each week, Dave Hoeffel hosts a look back at a top 40 chart from this week in the 60s. Harold Budd, ambient musician and composer for several Hollywood films, died from complications of the coronavirus, his manager said Dec. 8. He was 82. Hot on the heels of his big announcement that he is leaving SiriusXM satellite radio, Cousin Brucie Morrow revealed Tuesday that he will return to his roots hosting "Cousin Brucie's. "Ellis Marsalis was a legend. I missed the audience the people who couldnt pay the subscription. Tom Seaver, Hall of Fame baseball pitcher, died on Aug. 31 in his sleep of complications of Lewy body dementia and COVID-19. Cousin Brucie hosts Cruisin' With Cousin Brucie on Wednesdays at 5:00 pm ET and Cousin Brucie's Saturday Rock and Roll Party on Saturdays at 8:00 pm ET on '60 on 6, via satellite on channel 6, and through the SiriusXM Internet Radio App on smartphones and other connected devices, as well as online at siriusxm.com. But the music format will bring them a whole new audience. The Extra-Terrestrial" and "The Color Purple". 2) | 02-25-2023 2/25/2023 More She was 76. The group later purchased WPLR in New Haven, Connecticut. Radio Hall of Famer Bruce "Cousin Brucie" Morrow sayshe will take August off to spend time with his wife and that he expects to be back broadcasting at some point. Cousin Brucie's Saturday Night Party - Live is broadcast Saturday nights, while Cruisin' with Cousin Brucie is broadcast on Wednesday nights. He broadcast from two border rock stations, XERF in Ciudad Acuna and XERB in Rosarito Beach, each with powerful 250,000-watt signals aimed directly north. Cousin Brucie will be heard live on 77WABC, New York, sister station WLIR-FM 107.1, Hampton Bays, NY, and streaming across the country on the WABC App and www.wabcradio.com. The program was described as featuring music from the 1950s and 1960s, and "a good touch" of the 1970s.[10]. Other players have talked about their desire to erode AM/FM radio's share of audience and revenue. Get our latest storiesin the feed of your favorite networks. . Allen Garfield, who appeared in such films as The Conversation, Nashville and Irreconcilable Differences, died April 7 due to coronavirus complications, according to his sister. I talk to them about it and I try to get them to just take a deep breath, and kind of talk to them about golden moments. The. After broadcasting on SiriusXM since 2005, Cousin Brucie has chosen to step away from the mic, a SiriusXM spokesperson said in a statement to TheWrap. What Happened to Cousin Brucie? Broadcasting live daily on New Yorks top rated Z100, Elvis Duran is also nationally syndicated by Premiere Radio Networks on nearly 40 radio stations weekday mornings from 6 -10 a.m. Phil Valentine, Right-wing radio host, died after more than a month-long battle with COVID. Elvis Radio is an all-Elvis Presley station on Sirius XM Radio channel 19 and Dish Network channel 6019. God has given me a gift. A company spokesperson said: "After broadcasting on SiriusXM since 2005, Cousin Brucie has chosen to step away from the mic. John is the gentleman who purchased WABC. A company spokesperson said: "After broadcasting on SiriusXM since 2005, Cousin Brucie has chosen to step away from the mic. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. "It's a little digital marvel, but it's not radio. Meyerowitz has been spinning oldies hits on SiriusXM pop channel "60s on 6 . Morrow announced his plan to step down from hosting the '60s. Let me assure you once again I Am Not Retiring. He was 80. [5] Raised in the Sheepshead Bay neighborhood, he attended elementary school at P.S. Herman Cain, the former CEO of Godfather's Pizza who sought the Republican nomination for president in 2012, died July 30 from complications of the coronavirus. Phlash Phelps. In 1986, he began working the Wednesday evening shift, when he hosted The Top 15 Yesterday and Today Countdown. He was 61 years old. Andrew Jack, a dialect coach who most recently was hired to work with Robert Pattinson on the new Batman movie, died March 31 of complications from coronavirus, TMZ reports. Cousin Brucies Saturday Night Party Live is broadcast Saturday nights, while Cruisin with Cousin Brucie is broadcast on Wednesday nights. Theyre in the shower with me, in the car with me, they shop with me, and I can feel it. Radio Insight reports that the decision to take out Z100 is because of a 2013 deal between SiriusXM and iHeartMedia. Its part of one of the most amazing moves Ive ever made in my life, Morrow tells Variety. Do Men Still Wear Button Holes At Weddings? Who Can Benefit From Diaphragmatic Breathing? The live broadcasts of Cousin Brucie's Saturday Night Party - Live take place on Saturday nights . The DJs add alot to the "nostalgia" stations. In a surprising move, longtime Sirius XM on-air personality Cousin Brucie Morrow will depart the 60s on 6 channel after his show this Saturday night, August 1. Meet a lot of people. On his Wednesday, July 29, 2020, program, he announced he was leaving SiriusXM following that Saturday's broadcast, characterizing it as not a retirement. Press J to jump to the feed. Bruce Morrow (born Bruce Meyerowitz on October 13, 1935[1] or October 13, 1937)[2][3] (sources differ) is an American radio performer, known for professional purposes as Cousin Brucie or Cousin Bruce Morrow. Gordon Phlash Phelps (born April 11, 1966) is a radio personality and disc jockey on Sirius-XM Radio, broadcasting from Washington, D.C.. According to Radio Insights, Morrow announced his plan to exit on air and made it clear that he does not plan to retire. His avowed intention was to make a name for himself at commercial radio and meet people.