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The “Novelty” song has deep roots in popular culture. Masters of the form, like Weird Al Yankovic, Warren Zevon, Tom Lehrer, Spike Jones, and Allen Sherman have illuminated our consciousness and tickled our sense of the absurd. How much WAS that doggie in the window?…., WTF is Marzy dotes and dozy dotes about?…,  They're coming to take me away, Haha…(that one actually scared me). Probably each of us can recall from childhood some goofy ditty that either made you feel smarter, or got stuck inside your head like RFK's brain worm. Let's give thanks to Doctor Demento for archiving and disseminating many of these gems for future generations, and my introduction to Larry Groce's Junk Food Junkie came from one of his collections. Jerry Blavat's One More Time, Back to School may not demonstrate the same amount of cleverness, but its delivered lustily by one of the premier DJs of his time. LARRY GROCEJunk Food Junkie comes from 1975, and is perfectly in key with today's anti-woke sentiments. But, Mr. Groce delivers his mockery with such gentleness and good humor that it creates a universal warmth devoid of malice. Yes, he intimates, you can try to be upright and health conscientious, but the reptilian brain in all of us needs to be satisfied - even if it has to happen under cover of darkness.  Hypocrisy is the target here, and Mr. Groce, cast as the titular shlemiel, puts himself first in line for ridicule. JERRY BLAVATJerry Blavat's “Horatio Alger” story reads like a Martin Scorsese screenplay. His colorful bio, recounting his journey from son of a Philly bookmaker, valet to Don Rickles, mob-connected DJ and club owner, to broadcasting Hall of Fame icon, could be the stuff of a Netflix series. Known as “the Big Boss with the Hot Sauce,” and “the Geater with the Heater,” Jerry swaggered through his bigger than life life like a toreador. But, lest we forget - it was always his love of those Philadelphian musical goodies - that made him a beloved home town super hero. 1965's One More Time Back to School, on the Cameo Parkway label, is an fascinating glimpse into his inexhaustible energy. It's delightfully sadistic as the singer declares the end of vacation time fun. Not only that, there is something in the edgy cacophony of its production, with the clanging cowbells, that evokes that end of summer feeling. 

CNN, HBO MaxLegendary US singer Dionne Warwick 2025 Inductee Class in the Rock & Roll Hall of FameThe news came shortly after the 82-year-old star became one of the latest recipients of a Kennedy Center Honor, alongside comedian Billy Crystal and actor Queen Latifah.The Don't Make Me Over tour will begin its UK leg at Gateshead's The Glasshouse on Sunday 5 May, 2024, with tickets going on sale via Ticketmaster.  In 2023, we saw the debut of her Documentary that aired on CNN New Year's Day featuring Legendary Music Icons like the late Burt Bachrach, Jerry Blavat, Chuck Jackson, as well as Berry Gordy, Quincy Jones, & Smokey Robinson. She began singing professionally in 1961 after being discovered by a young songwriting team, Burt Bacharach and Hal David. She had her first hit in 1962 with “Don't Make Me Over.” Less than a decade later, she had released more than 18 consecutive Top 100 singles, including her classic Bacharach/David recordings, “Walk on By,” “Anyone Who Had a Heart,” “Message to Michael,” "Promises Promises,” “A House is Not a Home,” “Alfie,” “Say a Little Prayer,” “This Girl's in Love With You,” “I'll Never Fall in Love Again,” “Reach Out For Me,” and the theme from “Valley of the Dolls. ”Together, Warwick and her songwriting team of Burt Bacharach & Hal David, accumulated more than 30 hit singles, and close to 20 best-selling albums, during their first decade together.Warwick received her first GRAMMY® Award in 1968 for her mega-hit, “Do You Know the Way to San Jose?” and a second GRAMMY® in 1970 for the best-selling album, “I'll Never Fall in Love Again.” She became the first African-American solo female artist of her generation to win the prestigious award for Best Contemporary Female Vocalist Performance. This award was only presented to one other legend, Miss Ella Fitzgerald.In 1970, Warwick received her second GRAMMY® Award for the best-selling album, “I'll Never Fall In Love Again,” and began her second decade of hits with Warner Bros. Records. In 1974, she hit the top of the charts with “Then Came You,” a million-selling duet with The Spinners. She then teamed up with Isaac Hayes for a highly successful world tour, “A Man and a Woman.”In 1976, Warwick signed with Arista Records, beginning a third decade of hit-making. Arista Records label-mate Barry Manilow produced her first Platinum-selling album, “Dionne,” which included back-to-back hits “I'll Never Love This Way Again,” and “Déjà vu.” Both recordings earned GRAMMY® Awards, making Warwick the first female artist to win the Best Female Pop and Best Female R&B Performance Awards.Warwick's 1982 album, “Heartbreaker,” co-produced by Barry Gibb and the Bee Gees, became an international chart-topper. In 1985, she reunited with composer Burt Bacharach and longtime friends Gladys Knight, Elton John and Stevie Wonder to record the landmark song “That's What Friends Are For,” which became a number one hit record around the world and the first recording dedicated to raising awareness and major funds (over $3 Million) for the AIDS © 2025 Building Abundant Success!!2025  All Rights ReservedJoin Me on ~ iHeart Media @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBASAmazon ~ https://tinyurl.com/AmzBASAudacy:  https://tinyurl.com/BASAud

CNN, HBO MaxLegendary US singer Dionne Warwick has announced she will perform at eight special shows in the UK.The news came shortly after the 82-year-old star became one of the latest recipients of a Kennedy Center Honor, alongside comedian Billy Crystal and actor Queen Latifah.The Don't Make Me Over tour will begin its UK leg at Gateshead's The Glasshouse on Sunday 5 May, 2024, with tickets going on sale via Ticketmaster.  In 2023, we saw the debut of her Documentary that aired on CNN New Year's Day featuring Legendary Music Icons like the late Burt Bachrach, Jerry Blavat, Chuck Jackson, as well as Berry Gordy, Quincy Jones, & Smokey Robinson. She began singing professionally in 1961 after being discovered by a young songwriting team, Burt Bacharach and Hal David. She had her first hit in 1962 with “Don't Make Me Over.” Less than a decade later, she had released more than 18 consecutive Top 100 singles, including her classic Bacharach/David recordings, “Walk on By,” “Anyone Who Had a Heart,” “Message to Michael,” "Promises Promises,” “A House is Not a Home,” “Alfie,” “Say a Little Prayer,” “This Girl's in Love With You,” “I'll Never Fall in Love Again,” “Reach Out For Me,” and the theme from “Valley of the Dolls. ”Together, Warwick and her songwriting team of Burt Bacharach & Hal David, accumulated more than 30 hit singles, and close to 20 best-selling albums, during their first decade together.Warwick received her first GRAMMY® Award in 1968 for her mega-hit, “Do You Know the Way to San Jose?” and a second GRAMMY® in 1970 for the best-selling album, “I'll Never Fall in Love Again.” She became the first African-American solo female artist of her generation to win the prestigious award for Best Contemporary Female Vocalist Performance. This award was only presented to one other legend, Miss Ella Fitzgerald.In 1970, Warwick received her second GRAMMY® Award for the best-selling album, “I'll Never Fall In Love Again,” and began her second decade of hits with Warner Bros. Records. In 1974, she hit the top of the charts with “Then Came You,” a million-selling duet with The Spinners. She then teamed up with Isaac Hayes for a highly successful world tour, “A Man and a Woman.”In 1976, Warwick signed with Arista Records, beginning a third decade of hit-making. Arista Records label-mate Barry Manilow produced her first Platinum-selling album, “Dionne,” which included back-to-back hits “I'll Never Love This Way Again,” and “Déjà vu.” Both recordings earned GRAMMY® Awards, making Warwick the first female artist to win the Best Female Pop and Best Female R&B Performance Awards.Warwick's 1982 album, “Heartbreaker,” co-produced by Barry Gibb and the Bee Gees, became an international chart-topper. In 1985, she reunited with composer Burt Bacharach and longtime friends Gladys Knight, Elton John and Stevie Wonder to record the landmark song “That's What Friends Are For,” which became a number one hit record around the world and the first recording dedicated to raising awareness and major funds (over $3 Million) for the AIDS © 2024 Building Abundant Success!!2024 All Rights ReservedJoin Me on ~ iHeart Media @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBASAmazon ~ https://tinyurl.com/AmzBASAudacy:  https://tinyurl.com/BASAud

Rock & Roll Hall of FameA Tribute to My Guest This Week ~ Broadcast Radio Icon Jerry Blavat. He began his career as a 13 year old on the TV show Bandstand.Jerry is in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame & After over 50 years in broadcasting, STILL Rock Out Weekly on WVLT, online & at LIVE shows! In 1960, he started his own radio talk show on WCAM (AM), in Camden, New Jersey. (He won the show in a crap game). On a snowy night in mid January, pulling out a stack of records, he began entertaining listeners throughout the night, and the legend of "The Geator" was born. In the mid-sixties, reports had his audience at a half million teenagers per month. Much of Jerry's broadcasts in the early days were done on reel to reel tape. Recording the program in his garage studio, the tapes played while Blavat made personal appearances. In the mid-sixties, Jerry's broadcasts were also added for a time to the program schedule of WHAT. On that station, Blavat stated that he only made $18 a week ($1.50 per hour). Most of his audience didn't buy it, but it was true. The real money was at the hops, not on the air. However, Blavat knew he needed the airwaves to promote the appearances. In 1965, he produced and hosted his own TV show "The Discophonic Scene" on CBS' Philadelphia outlet WCAU-TV. From 1967-70, the show aired on WFIL-TV, Channel Six and was syndicated through Triangle Publications coast-to-coast in 40 markets. When the British Invasion came along, Jerry never became part of it. He didn't like format radio, never participated in it and has always been his own man. In 1966, Jerry said: "It had been hell during the Beatles reign, when there had been much pressure to get on the bandwagon. But I sensed that it just didn't have enough soul for my kids... So I finally gave in and played a few, and I got bombarded by phone calls saying 'Geator, what you doing, man?'" In April of 1972 he became one of the first on-air personalities on WCAU-FM, an oldies station. In 1987, Blavat moved to "Philly Gold Radio," WPGR. It became "Geator Gold Radio" in April of 1992 when Blavat purchased the station. Until this day, Jerry is seen on many local and national TV shows. He has been with PBS on their Doo Wop specials working with the show's producer, T. J. Lubinsky. When the shows aired locally over WHYY-TV, Jerry Blavat was the area's host. Throughout his career, Jerry has appeared on "The Tonight Show," "The Mike Douglas Show," "The Joey Bishop Show," "The Mod Squad," and "The Monkees." Jerry Blavat has appeared in feature films including "Desperately Seeking Susan," "Baby, It's You," and "Cookie." After WPGR, the Geator then built studios in Center City. He currently broadcasts his Cruisin' 92.1, WVLT. In 1998, he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and was inducted into the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia's "Hall of Fame". He still owns his own nightclub called Memories in Margate, NJ He works at various clubs most nights & has a show yearly at the Kimmel Center. While many refer to James Brown as "the hardest working man in show business," the title should belong to Jerry Blavat, who said many years ago: "I may not be the best jock in the world, but I've got my own built-in excitement meter.© 2024 Building Abundant Success!!2024 All Rights ReservedJoin Me on ~ iHeart Media @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBASSpot Me on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxuy23baAmazon Music ~ https://tinyurl.com/AmzBASAudacy:  https://tinyurl.com/BASAud

Full Hour | In today's second hour, Dom continues the Dom Giordano Program by first taking some calls regarding the Jeff Van Drew interview. Then, Dom plays back a clip from a press conference today by the Philadelphia Police where they note that a murderer was arrested while seizing the dirt bikes and ATVs. Then, Dom tells about this weekend's Columbus Day parade, telling why he's happy to hear that the City will honor Jerry Blavat during the parade. Also, Dom plays back a clip from Rand Paul, who suggested that Anthony Fauci should be held accountable and serve time for his mismanagement of the Coronavirus pandemic. Also, Dom welcomes back media critic Scott Cronick, a Halloween nut, who spends every October watching a horror movie a night. Cronick tells listeners a couple films he's stumbled upon that would make for a great watch over the weekend. Also, Scott tells about The Creator, a new film that focuses on the negative implications of artificial intelligence. (Photo by Getty Images)

CNN, HBO Max, Amazon Prime She's BACK!!  In 2023, we saw the debut of her Documentary that aired on CNN New Year's Day featuring Legendary Music Icons like the late Burt Bachrach, Jerry Blavat, Chuck Jackson, as well as Berry Gordy, Quincy Jones, & Smokey Robinson. You can see it now on HBO Max, & Amazon Prime. She is making stops in Hawaii and Vancouver on her One Last Time tour — she won't say whether it's truly her last — tweeting (or “twoting,” as she calls it) to her more than half a million followers,On a Saturday Night LIVE's spoof "The Dionne Warwick Show", with  NEW Compilations of Music. It includes collaborations with Kenny Lattimore & Musiq SoulChild along with new versions of her classics & some original classics. She's also touring again Worldwide!! On November 26, 2021, Warwick released the single "Nothing's Impossible" a duet featuring Chance the Rapper. Two charities are being supported by the duet: SocialWorks, a Chicago-based nonprofit that Chance founded to empower the youth through the arts, education and civic engagement, and Hunger: Not Impossible, a text-based service connecting kids and their families in need with prepaid, nutritious, to-go meals from local restaurants.Dionne was also named Smithsonian Ambassador of Music!!Additionally, Warwick  began a highly anticipated concert residency in Las Vegas on April 4, 2019Scintillating, soothing and sensual best describe the familiar and legendary voice of five-time GRAMMY® Award winning music legend, DIONNE WARWICK, who has become a cornerstone of American pop music and culture. Warwick's career, which currently celebrates over 50 years, has established her as an international music icon and concert act. Over that time, she has earned 75 charted hit songs and sold over 100 million records.Marie Dionne Warwick, an American singer, actress, and television show host who became a United Nations Global Ambassador for the Food and Agriculture Organization and a United States Ambassador of Health.She began singing professionally in 1961 after being discovered by a young songwriting team, Burt Bacharach and Hal David. She had her first hit in 1962 with “Don't Make Me Over.” Less than a decade later, she had released more than 18 consecutive Top 100 singles, including her classic Bacharach/David recordings, “Walk on By,” “Anyone Who Had a Heart,” “Message to Michael,” "Promises Promises,” “A House is Not a Home,” “Alfie,” “Say a Little Prayer,” “This Girl's in Love With You,” “I'll Never Fall in Love Again,” “Reach Out For Me,” and the theme from “Valley of the Dolls. ”Together, Warwick and her songwriting team of Burt Bacharach & Hal David, accumulated more than 30 hit singles, and close to 20 best-selling albums, during their first decade together.Warwick received her first GRAMMY® Award in 1968 for her mega-hit, “Do You Know the Way to San Jose?” and a second GRAMMY® in 1970 for the best-selling album, “I'll Never Fall in Love Again.” She became the first African-American solo female artist of her generation to win the prestigious award for Best Contemporary Female Vocalist Performance. This award was only presented to one other legend, Miss Ella Fitzgerald.Other African-American female recording artists certainly earned their share of crossover pop and R&B hits during the 1960′s, however, Warwick preceded the mainstream success of her musical peers by becoming the first such artist to rack up a dozen consecutive Top 100 hit singles from 1963-1966.Warwick's performance at the Olympia Theater in Paris, during a 1963 concert starring the legendary Marlene Dietrich, skyrocketed her to international stardom. As Warwick established herself as a major force in American contemporary music, she gained popularity among European audiences as well. In 1968, she became the first solo African-American artist among her peers to sing before the Queen of England at a Royal Command Performance. Since then, Warwick has performed before numerous kings, queens, presidents and heads of state.Warwick's recordings of songs such as “A House is not a Home,” “Alfie,” ”Valley of the Dolls,” and “The April Fools,” made her a pioneer as one of the first female artists to popularize classic movie themes.Warwick began singing during her childhood years in East Orange, New Jersey, initially in church. Occasionally, she sang as a soloist and fill-in voice for the renowned Drinkard Singers, a group comprised of her mother Lee, along with her aunts, including Aunt Cissy, Whitney Houston's mom, and her uncles. During her teens, Warwick and her sister Dee Dee started their own gospel group, The Gospelaires.Warwick attended The Hartt College of Music in Hartford, Connecticut, and during that time, began making trips to New York to do regular session work. She sang behind many of the biggest recording stars of the 1960′s including Dinah Washington, Sam Taylor, Brook Benton, Chuck Jackson, and Solomon Burke, among many others. It was at this time that a young composer named Burt Bacharach heard her sing during a session for The Drifters and asked her to sing on demos of some new songs he was writing with his new lyricist Hal David. In 1962, one such demo was presented to Scepter Records, which launched a hit-filled 12 -year association with the label.Known as the artist who “bridged the gap,” Warwick's soulful blend of pop, gospel and R&B music transcended race, culture, and musical boundaries. In 1970, Warwick received her second GRAMMY® Award for the best-selling album, “I'll Never Fall In Love Again,” and began her second decade of hits with Warner Bros. Records. She recorded half a dozen albums, with top producers such as Thom Bell, Holland-Dozier-Holland, Jerry Ragavoy, Steve Barri, and Michael Omartian. In 1974, she hit the top of the charts with “Then Came You,” a million-selling duet with The Spinners. She then teamed up with Isaac Hayes for a highly successful world tour, “A Man and a Woman.”In 1976, Warwick signed with Arista Records, beginning a third decade of hit-making. Arista Records label-mate Barry Manilow produced her first Platinum-selling album, “Dionne,” which included back-to-back hits “I'll Never Love This Way Again,” and “Déjà vu.” Both recordings earned GRAMMY® Awards, making Warwick the first female artist to win the Best Female Pop and Best Female R&B Performance Awards.Warwick's 1982 album, “Heartbreaker,” co-produced by Barry Gibb and the Bee Gees, became an international chart-topper. In 1985, she reunited with composer Burt Bacharach and longtime friends Gladys Knight, Elton John and Stevie Wonder to record the landmark song “That's What Friends Are For,” which became a number one hit record around the world and the first recording dedicated to raising awareness and major funds (over $3 Million) for the AIDS cause in support of AMFAR, which Warwick continues to support.Throughout the 1980′s and 1990′s, Warwick collaborated with many of her musical peers, including Johnny Mathis, Smokey Robinson, Luther Vandross, Jeffrey Osborne, Kashif and Stevie Wonder. Warwick was also host of the hit television music show, “Solid Gold.” In addition, she recorded several theme songs, including “Champagne Wishes & Caviar Dreams,” for the popular television series “Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous,” and “The Love Boat,” for the hit series from Aaron Spelling. In November, 2006 Warwick recorded an album of duets, “My Friends & Me,” for Concord Records, a critically acclaimed Gospel album, “Why We Sing,” for Rhino/Warner Records, and a new jazz album, ”Only Trust Your Heart,” a collection of standards, celebrating the music of legendary composer Sammy Cahn for Sony Red/MPCA Records. Additionally, in September 2008, Warwick added “author” to her list of credits with two best-selling children's books, “Say A Little Prayer,” and “Little Man,” and her first best-selling autobiography, “My Life As I See It” for Simon & Schuster.Always one to give back, Warwick has supported and campaigned for many causes and charities close to her heart, including AIDS, The Starlight Foundation, children's hospitals, world hunger, disaster relief and music education for which she has been recognized and honored and has raised millions of dollars. In 1987, she was appointed the first United States Ambassador of Health by President Ronald Reagan and in 2002, served as Global Ambassador for Health and Ambassador for the United Nations' Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO), and she continues to serve as Ambassador today. In recognition of her accomplishments and support of education, a New Jersey school was named in her honor, the Dionne Warwick Institute for Economics and Entrepreneurship. Warwick was also a key participating artist in the all-star charity single, “We Are the World,” and in 1984, performed at “Live Aid.”Celebrating 50 years in entertainment, and the 25th Anniversary of “That's What Friends Are For,” Warwick hosted and headlined an all-star benefit concert for World Hunger Day in London. In addition, she was honored by AMFAR in a special reunion performance of “That's What Friends are For,” alongside Elton John, Gladys Knight and Stevie Wonder at AMFAR's Anniversary Gala in New York City. Warwick also received the prestigious 2011 Steve Chase Humanitarian Arts & Activism Award by the Desert Aids Project and was recognized for her stellar career by Clive Davis at his legendary Pre-GRAMMY® Party in Los Angeles. Adding to her list of landmark honors, Warwick was a 2013 recipient of the coveted Ellis Island Medal of Honor in New York and was inducted into the 2013 New Jersey Hall of Fame.On March 26, 2012, Warwick was inducted into the GRAMMY® Museum in Los Angeles, where a special 50th Anniversary exhibit was unveiled and a historic program and performance was held in the Clive Davis Theater. Additionally, a panel discussion with Clive Davis and Burt Bacharach was hosted by GRAMMY® Museum Executive Director, Bob Santelli.Commemorating her 50th Anniversary, Warwick released a much-anticipated studio album in 2013, entitled “NOW.” Produced by the legendary Phil Ramone, the anniversary album was nominated for a 2014 GRAMMY® Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album. “NOW” featured special never-before-released material written by her longtime friends and musical collaborators, Burt Bacharach and Hal David.Most recently, Warwick released a much anticipated star-studded duets album titled “Feels So Good,” featuring collaborations with some of today's greatest artists including Alicia Keys, Jamie Foxx, Billy Ray Cyrus, Ne-Yo, Gladys Knight, Cee Lo Green, Cyndi Lauper and many more. “Feels So Good” was released through Bright Music Records, Caroline and Capitol.Warwick's pride and joy are her two sons, singer/recording artist David Elliott and award-winning music producer Damon Elliott, and her family. ~ DionneWarwickonLine.com© 2023 Building Abundant Success!!2023 All Rights ReservedJoin Me on ~ iHeart Radio @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBASSpot Me on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxuy23baAmazon ~ https://tinyurl.com/AmzBASAudacy:  https://tinyurl.com/BASAud

You're going to be so disgusted with tales from the grocery store that you may never eat again! Afterwards, the boys review the Mad Skills album FROM WHERE??? (1996) and talk about battle rapping, as well as go through three oldies: Guided Missiles by The Cuff Links, Sea of Love by Phil Phillips and the Twilights, and Kidnapper by Jewell and the Rubies, along with a eulogy for Jerry Blavat, the Geator with the Heater, the Boss with the Hot Sauce. www.whatupbrotha.com and @whatupbrotha everywhere!

Episode 2  Denise Chatman Takes You  INSIDE STUDIO 54 and More ...  Denise plays some of the best dance music ever recorded and plays a musical Tribute to Jeff Beck, David Crosby, Radio DJ, Jerry Blavat, and The Big MAMA of Rock n Roll  Sister Rosetta Tharpe.  

Rowan University Adjunct Professor and host Paul Perrello and Studio 89.7 pay tribute to a true broadcasting legend, Jerry Blavat who passed away last month. In this special Radio Rewind edition of the program, Paul revisits an interview with Blavat and talks with the famous broadcaster about his career, his personal ups and downs and what it means to be successful.

Called Todd dials in with some great memories of the man behind Memories in Margate, legendary radio figure Jerry Blavat.

In radio news, Audacy Makes changes to its all news radio stations in New York City. Urban One adds another syndicated show. We let you know what is happening on the street, and begin our look at the Holiday Personal People Meter Ratings. This will be followed by those call letter and format changes. Next up a feature presentation of radio station KFAB A M in Omaha Nebraska. Our classic aircheck pays tribute to the late Jerry Blavat from Philadelphia Pa. Finally our featured station lets us hear Terry Young on his own Internet station WTYT.

Dom welcomes Philadelphia Magazine columnist Victor Fiorillo back onto the Dom Giordano Program to discuss a couple recent columns he's written for the outlet in the past week. First, Fiorillo defends a column posted today in Philly Mag that suggests that Philadelphia should not have flown flags at half-staff after the death of late radio legend Jerry Blavat. Fiorillo tells that his inbox has filled up very quickly after the posting of the article with comments both in favor and against the legend, further defending his stance against the noble move by Philadelphia government. Then, Fiorillo tells about another topic he spoke about, being the decision by Philadelphia Parks and Recreation to remove the swimming requirement for lifeguard applicants, explain why he's so vehemently against the decision. (Photo by Getty Images)

Full Hour | Today, Dom led off the Dom Giordano Program by previewing what's to come on today's show, telling that we'll revisit the Mark Houck trial with J.D. Mullane who's live on the scene, hear from Liz Preate-Havey after yesterday's Union League event featuring Florida Government Ron DeSantis, and talk to Philly Magazine's Victor Fiorillo, who suggests that Philadelphia shouldn't keep flags at half-staff for the late radio legend Jerry Blavat. Dom sticks with the topic of DeSantis in Philadelphia, playing back some clips of protestors outside yesterday's event, with one suggesting that Philadelphia remove the club's non-profit status for hosting the politician who they vehemently disagree with. Then, Dom welcomes Philadelphia Magazine columnist Victor Fiorillo back onto the Dom Giordano Program to discuss a couple recent columns he's written for the outlet in the past week. First, Fiorillo defends a column posted today in Philly Mag that suggests that Philadelphia should not have flown flags at half-staff after the death of late radio legend Jerry Blavat. Fiorillo tells that his inbox has filled up very quickly after the posting of the article with comments both in favor and against the legend, further defending his stance against the noble move by Philadelphia government. Then, Fiorillo tells about another topic he spoke about, being the decision by Philadelphia Parks and Recreation to remove the swimming requirement for lifeguard applicants, explain why he's so vehemently against the decision. Then, Dom welcomes Bucks County Courier Times columnist J.D. Mullane back onto the Dom Giordano Program whose live covering the Mark Houck trial in Philadelphia federal court. Mark Houck is a pro-life counselor from Bucks County who was raided by the FBI after allegedly pushing a Planned Parenthood escort after the individually allegedly insulted his son. Mullane takes us through testimony so far as witnesses take the stand in the trial, explaining that the story of the Planned Parenthood escort has changed a bit, telling what's different now and how it may affect the trial. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

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Dawn & Larry expand on the legendary career of Jerry Blavat, as he passed away a Philadelphia icon in media. Tune in 10 AM - 12 PM EST weekdays on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT; or on the Audacy app!

On this episode we talk Ivan Provorov and The Philadelphia Flyers LGBTQ Pride Night, Gilligan's Island, Finish the Quote, Guess Who Died, Jerry Blavat, David Crosby, and much more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/finding-subjects-podcast/message

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (01/20/2023): 3:05pm- While surveying storm damage in California on Thursday, President Joe Biden briefly answered questions about his mishandling of classified documents. Biden claimed the documents were simply “filed in the wrong place” and that he did not have any regrets. He insisted “there's no ‘there' there.”  3:10pm- During Friday's press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre asserted that President Biden, despite mishandling classified documents at the conclusion of the Obama presidency, takes classified information “very, very seriously.”  3:15pm- CNN Intelligence and National Security reporter Katie Bo Lillis and host Kaitlin Collins made excuses for President Biden's mishandling of classified documents—explaining that “classified spillage” happens “everyday” with perpetrators typically never reprimanded.   3:25pm- According to a Fox News report, the Secret Service possesses a list of visitors to President Biden's Delaware homes. Interestingly, during a press briefing on January 12th, Karine Jean-Pierre refused to answer any question about the existence of a “visitors log” for Biden's Wilmington home where misplaced classified documents were found. But just because the Secret Service does not officially refer to it as a “visitor log” doesn't mean a comprehensive record of visitor information doesn't exist. So, why hasn't the information been made publicly available yet?  3:40pm- Jimmy Failla—stand-up comedian & Fox News Radio host—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss this weekend's Eagles-Giants game, the intricacies of cultural appropriation, and Al Gore's unhinged rant about rain bombs and boiling oceans. You can hear The Best of Jimmy Failla every Saturday on 1210 WPHT.  4:05pm- New Jersey State Senator Ed Durr joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his fight to prevent legislation that is designed to restrict the 2nd Amendment rights of citizens of the Garden State. Sen. Durr reminds listeners that our inherent rights don't come from government—government exists to protect individual rights, and it certainly shouldn't be weaponized to take rights away.  4:30pm- According to a report from Daily Caller, Dr. Anthony Fauci played a prominent role in attempting to disprove the “lab leak theory” explanation for the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.   5:00pm- What are the elites listening to at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland?  5:30pm- Kamala Harris attempts to explain how electricity works + Henry gets yelled at for playing too many Alec Baldwin clips.  5:45pm- On Thursday, Santa Fe District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies announced that Alec Baldwin and armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed have both been charged with involuntary manslaughter in the shooting death of Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film “Rust.”  5:50pm- While speaking at the World Economic Forum, United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres proclaimed that oil companies are “inconsistent with human survival.”  6:05pm- Radio host Mike Opelka joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss Madison Square Garden's jumbotron referring to Michael Imperioli as the “Actor” from “White Lotus”…what about The Sopranos??? Opelka can now be heard 7pm to 10pm starting this Saturday on 1210 WPHT.  6:30pm- Country music star John Rich won a lawsuit over a concert venue that intended to require the audience to present proof of vaccination in order to gain entry. 6:35pm- According to reporting from The Philadelphia Inquirer, Republican Dave McCormick is exploring the idea of running against U.S. Senator Bob Casey Jr. in 2024. In 2022, McCormick lost the Republican nomination to fill Pat Toomey's vacated Senate seat.  6:45pm- Radio legend Jerry Blavat has passed away at age 82.  6:50pm- During an interview with CNBC, journalist Ben Smith quickly dismissed “conspiracy theories” about the World Economic Forum attempting to push globalization and the normalization of things like “eating bugs.”  6:55pm- Who Won Social Media?

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 4: Radio host Mike Opelka joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss Madison Square Garden's jumbotron referring to Michael Imperioli as the “Actor” from “White Lotus”…what about The Sopranos??? Opelka can now be heard 7pm to 10pm starting this Saturday on 1210 WPHT. Country music star John Rich won a lawsuit over a concert venue that intended to require the audience to present proof of vaccination in order to gain entry. According to reporting from The Philadelphia Inquirer, Republican Dave McCormick is exploring the idea of running against U.S. Senator Bob Casey Jr. in 2024. In 2022, McCormick lost the Republican nomination to fill Pat Toomey's vacated Senate seat. Radio legend Jerry Blavat has passed away at age 82. During an interview with CNBC, journalist Ben Smith quickly dismissed “conspiracy theories” about the World Economic Forum attempting to push globalization and the normalization of things like “eating bugs.” Who Won Social Media?

On Episode 22 Sean and Joe discuss: 1.) Introduction and R.I.P. David Crosby2.) Joe's good samaritan story and R.I.P. Jerry Blavat (11:19)3.) Sean's most recent movies he saw (21:50)4.) Snapple Fact (26:35)5.) Actor Robert Duvall (29:20)6.) Fake v. Real News Headlines Game (46:29)7.) Bryan Kohberger Case Update (53:40)8.) Alec Baldwin Case (Current Event) (55:48)9.) Sports Wrap Up (1:09:21)Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanmatthew13TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@seanreviewsstuffInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmatthew13/

Full Hour | In today's second hour, Dom welcomes Fox29 Traffic Reporter and animated television personality Bob Kelly to reflect on his late great friend Jerry Blavat, who sadly passed away this morning after a sickness. Kelly tells about his start in the business which would not have happened without the help of the ‘Geator with the Heater.' Then, Kelly continues on with some great stories of the icon, including relationships the ‘Boss with the Hot Sauce' shared with all-time legendary musicians such as Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr. Also, Kelly tells us the story behind some of his great phrases used on his morning newscasts, and takes Dom inside the workings of the Fox29 morning show. Then, Dom welcomes in media critic Scott Cronick back onto the Dom Giordano Program to discuss some great things to stream over the weekend. First, Scott tells Dom about the Amazon Prime release of Ron Howard's new film Thirteen Lives, which tells the story of the Tham Luang cave rescue. Also, Cronick offers his thoughts on HBO's new The Last of Us, and explains why he's really not all that excited for That 90's Show. (Photo by Yui Mok-WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Dom welcomes Fox29 Traffic Reporter and animated television personality Bob Kelly to reflect on his late great friend Jerry Blavat, who sadly passed away this morning after a sickness. Kelly tells about his start in the business which would not have happened without the help of the ‘Geator with the Heater.' Then, Kelly continues on with some great stories of the icon, including relationships the ‘Boss with the Hot Sauce' shared with all-time legendary musicians such as Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr. Also, Kelly tells us the story behind some of his great phrases used on his morning newscasts, and takes Dom inside the workings of the Fox29 morning show. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Getty Images)

Dom welcomes in Philadelphia mayoral candidate Cherelle Parker to discuss her stance on constitutional stop-and-frisk after she was the only candidate to speak in favor of the useful police strategy in a forum with other candidates sponsored by DiverseForce and the African American Chamber of Commerce on Sunday. Parker first takes a moment to offer her thoughts on the passing of Philadelphia legend Jerry Blavat, explaining how he was a force in unifying Philadelphians of all races and generations through song and dance. Then, Parker and Giordano delve into the topic of stop-and-frisk with Parker passionately explaining why she is in favor of the strategy when employed in a constitutional manner. 

Full Hour | In today's third hour, Dom welcomes in Philadelphia mayoral candidate Cherelle Parker to discuss her stance on constitutional stop-and-frisk after she was the only candidate to speak in favor of the useful police strategy in a forum with other candidates sponsored by DiverseForce and the African American Chamber of Commerce on Sunday. Parker first takes a moment to offer her thoughts on the passing of Philadelphia legend Jerry Blavat, explaining how he was a force in unifying Philadelphians of all races and generations through song and dance. Then, Parker and Giordano delve into the topic of stop-and-frisk with Parker passionately explaining why she is in favor of the strategy when employed in a constitutional manner. Then, Dom welcomes Senator Rick Scott back onto the Dom Giordano Program to discuss RescueAmerica.com and the necessity for a plan for a Republican Senate to actually follow through on promises made during their respective campaigns. Scott preaches the importance of stopping wasteful spending to get a balanced budget, and speaks about the trend by Senate Republicans to cave into Democratic demands. Then, Sen. Scott reinforces the importance of protecting our borders, telling how his State of Florida has been affected by the immigration crisis. Also, Scott tells Giordano about his annoyance with the double standard in effect over the classified documents found in possession of President Biden and previews what to expect from RescueAmerica.com moving forward. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

He started as Jerry Blavat, a half-Jewish, half-Italian kid from South Philadelphia. These days, he's better known as The Geator with the Heater, The Boss with the Hot Sauce.  After 50 years in the music business, the man former Governor Ed Rendell declared ''as Philadelphia as the cheesesteak'' is still going strong.  His life in show business began at the age of 13 as a dancer on Bandstand.  He brought rock n' roll to Philadelphia in the 1960s and keeps it here to this day.  His new biography details his life rubbing elbows with stars and mobsters and bringing The Music to the people.   Interviewed by Tom Moon, former music critic for The Inquirer and author of 1,000 Recordings to Hear Before You Die. (recorded 8/1/2011)

Michael's conversation from 2011 with Jerry Blavat, author of "You Only Rock Once: My Life In Music." The book was published on 26 July 2011.

AM Radio was a crucial media outlet for Artists to gain exposure and commercial success. 45 rpm. singles were very important to attract attention to an Artist's album or film. Then in the late 60's FM radio was coming to prominence and albums were becoming more important to listeners. AM radio remained important but after The Beatles success American bands stepped up their game and started to release more interesting sounding singles. This was a transitional period in music were Pop would became Rock and the mid to late sixties became a Golden period for Pop music.Also:Listen to previous shows at the main webpage at:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1329053View the most amazing paintings by Marijke Koger-Dunham (Formally of the 1960's artists collective, "The Fool").Psychedelic, Visionary and Fantasy Art by Marijke Koger (marijkekogerart.com)For unique Candles have a look at Stardust Lady's Etsy shopWhere art and armor become one where gods are by TwistedByStardust (etsy.com)View and purchase wonderful art by Patricia Rodriguez at:patriciarodriguez (tigerbeearts.com)Tarot card readings by Kalinda available atThe Mythical Muse | FacebookI'm listed in Feedspot's "Top 10 Psychedelic Podcasts You Must Follow". https://blog.feedspot.com/psychedelic_podcasts/

This week's episode is dedicated to the King of Soul, Sam Cooke. Join Dan, Mike and Ashley as they discuss Sam's influence and contribution to not only soul music  but popular music as well. Enjoy stories from Jerry Blavat and Al Schmitt who worked with him in the industry, Tommy Roe and Chris Montez who toured with him and Ellis Hall and Deacon John Moore who were inspired by him.

Philadelphia radio icon Jerry Blavat is known for his legendary dances, introducing the Four Seasons and Isley Brothers to a wide audience and, most of all, having fun. Jerry joins Rollye James for a full hour of conversation about his career and takes your questions about the music and radio business.

Poco después de la muerte de Herb Abramson, Jerry Wexler escribió: "Me dio la bienvenida a la casa y cuando se despidió de nosotros para el servicio militar, me dejó este consejo. "No importa qué, nunca dejes de hacer discos". 

On October 25, 2020, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Dr. Alexander Pantelyat to hear the science behind the music as a medical therapy; let your spirits be lifted by the men of Philadelphia Royalty (Sid Mark and Jerry Blavat) who bring us the music.Dr. Alexander Pantelyat an accomplished violinist, is an Assistant Professor of Neurology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the Co-Director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Music and Medicine.Sid is the leading authority and the only person authorized by Frank Sinatra to host a syndicated show with his music. The Sounds of Sinatra with Sid Mark is the longest-running, single artist, syndicated radio program in America.Jerry Blavat, The Geator With The Heater, is a noted performer, TV and radio personality, and King of the Oldies. The Geator with the Heater, the Big Boss with the Hot Sauce is a Philadelphia icon.Your Real Champion: Yes, I'd like to be….your neighbor!​Each week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the extra mile to help others in their community. For this week, Your Real Champion was Erick Woods, the Associate Campus Minister for Ignatian Service at St. Joseph's Prep.

Ben Vaughn, rock and roll star and DJ.. known throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware Tri-state area and parts of New York.  A fixture around these parts for a very long time. Listeners of NPR radio stations across the country can listen to his show, The Many Moods of Ben Vaughn” Musical influences include Kenn Kweder and Jerry Blavat aka The Geeter with the Heater, the Big Boss with the Hot Sauce.

Chip and Jeff took to Facebook Live once again to ring in the new year. They had a ton of fun chatting about Pizzeria Uno, Dry January, The Five People You Meet in Every Gym, Charles Barkley, Jerry Blavat, Coastal Delaware Running Festival Marathon, Nada Surf, Pizzeria Beddia, Mike Doughty, Mr. Martino's Trattoria, Main Cabin Masters, food mascot deaths, Gen X movies, PM Dawn, Bon Appétit Test Kitchen, Free Solo, Vedge Restaurant, and death cults.

Kristen speaks with an unbelievable Philadelphia LEGEND this week. The Geator with the Heater, the big boss with the hot sauce himself - MY MAN - Mr. Jerry Blavat. This man is PURE ENERGY. He’s lived such a long incredible life, and somehow doesn’t look a day over 40. He dances, he sings, he dresses impeccably and he tells the most incredible stories. Listen to a few of them, and be sure to join him as he hosts his Disco, Rock N’ Roll and Soul concert extravaganza at the Kimmel Center’s Verizon Hall next Saturday, January 25th at 8pm. Featuring: Gary U.S. Bonds, Peaches & Herb, The Chi-Lites, The Trammps, Bobby Wilson, The Happenings , and A Salute to Johnny Maestro with Tommy Mara and the Crests. As per tradition for his appearances at the Kimmel Center, attendees are invited to the Commonwealth Plaza for dancing before and after the performance. How cool is that?! Buy tickets for the show at www.KimmelCenter.org, and pick up a copy of Jerry’s book “You Only Rock Once: My Life in Music” on Amazon, or wherever books are sold.  Then, we’re not sure it gets more ‘BEN Around Philly’ than this. Kristen is joined by Alysa Bainbridge, the current MISS PHILADELPHIA! She even brought her crown and sash! Alysa was crowned Miss Philadelphia on March 23rd, 2019. She has since made close to (maybe more than) 100 appearances throughout the city and beyond as a Philadelphia ambassador to schools, events, speaking engagements, and recently as the host of the afternoon Mummers Fancy Brigades ‘Show of Shows’ at the Convention Center on New Year’s Day. The title of Miss Philadelphia awards upwards of $130,000 in prizes, including a full scholarship to Cabrini University! Even more valuable to Alysa is her platform and advocating for mental health awareness and battling the opioid epidemic. She speaks about the subject with conviction, and especially compassion. Listen to this incredible young woman, and hear all of the details on this year’s Miss Philadelphia Pageant. If interested in competing this year, act now! There are only a few spots left to enter this year’s pageant. Find application details and information about how to attend as an audience member at www.MissPhiladelphia.org.  

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Philadelphia is not a city of celebrities. It's a city of legends. And we were lucky enough to sit down with one of the biggest legends of all. Jerry Blavat grew up in South Philly, and by age 13 he was a star dancer on the original (pre Dick Clark) American Bandstand. A few years later,... The post Jerry Blavat: Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Geator with the Heater, Boss with the Hot Sauce appeared first on The Philly Blunt.

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Its Summer & I'm Rockin Out & Enjoying the Food, Travel & Weather My Guest This Week is Broadcast Radio Icon Jerry Blavat. He began his career as a 13 year old on the TV show Bandstand.Jerry is in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame & After over 50 years in broadcasting, STILL Rock Out Weekly on WVLT, online & at LIVE shows! In 1960, he started his own radio talk show on WCAM (AM), in Camden, New Jersey. (He won the show in a crap game). On a snowy night in mid January, pulling out a stack of records, he began entertaining listeners throughout the night, and the legend of "The Geator" was born. In the mid-sixties, reports had his audience at a half million teenagers per month. Much of Jerry's broadcasts in the early days were done on reel to reel tape. Recording the program in his garage studio, the tapes played while Blavat made personal appearances. In the mid-sixties, Jerry's broadcasts were also added for a time to the program schedule of WHAT. On that station, Blavat stated that he only made $18 a week ($1.50 per hour). Most of his audience didn't buy it, but it was true. The real money was at the hops, not on the air. However, Blavat knew he needed the airwaves to promote the appearances. In 1965, he produced and hosted his own TV show "The Discophonic Scene" on CBS' Philadelphia outlet WCAU-TV. From 1967-70, the show aired on WFIL-TV, Channel Six and was syndicated through Triangle Publications coast-to-coast in 40 markets. When the British Invasion came along, Jerry never became part of it. He didn't like format radio, never participated in it and has always been his own man. In 1966, Jerry said: "It had been hell during the Beatles reign, when there had been much pressure to get on the bandwagon. But I sensed that it just didn't have enough soul for my kids... So I finally gave in and played a few, and I got bombarded by phone calls saying 'Geator, what you doing, man?'" In April of 1972 he became one of the first on-air personalities on WCAU-FM, an oldies station. In 1987, Blavat moved to "Philly Gold Radio," WPGR. It became "Geator Gold Radio" in April of 1992 when Blavat purchased the station. Until this day, Jerry is seen on many local and national TV shows. He has been with PBS on their Doo Wop specials working with the show's producer, T. J. Lubinsky. When the shows aired locally over WHYY-TV, Jerry Blavat was the area's host. Throughout his career, Jerry has appeared on "The Tonight Show," "The Mike Douglas Show," "The Joey Bishop Show," "The Mod Squad," and "The Monkees." Jerry Blavat has appeared in feature films including "Desperately Seeking Susan," "Baby, It's You," and "Cookie." After WPGR, the Geator then built studios in Center City. He currently broadcasts his Cruisin' 92.1, WVLT. In 1998, he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and was inducted into the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia's "Hall of Fame". He still owns his own nightclub called Memories in Margate, NJ He works at various clubs most nights & has a show yearly at the Kimmel Center. While many refer to James Brown as "the hardest working man in show business," the title should belong to Jerry Blavat, who said many years ago: "I may not be the best jock in the world, but I've got my own built-in excitement meter." Follow Jerry's Events & Happenings on Facebook. © 2019 All Rights Reserved © 2019 BuildingAbundantSuccess!! Join Me on ~ iHeart Radio @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBAS Join Me on Facebook @ Facebook.com/BuildingAbundant Success

First, listen as Matt Cord interviews Micky Dolenz of the Monkees. They discuss about a number of things, including his favorite hats, his ties to Philadelphia, the Monkees TV show, Jerry Blavat, Jimi Hendrix and more.  Then, Bernie Parent of the Philadelphia Flyers and his lovely wife Gini join Matt and Kristen on the Morning Show to chat about the Flyers, boat names, his decision to stay in Philadelphia, and Bernie’s upcoming fishing tournament and fundraiser to benefit the Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation. The event happens Friday, July 20th in Cape May, New Jersey at the Canyon Club Marina. There’s a BBQ too! Perfect for anyone that would like to support the cause and meet Bernie, but may not want to fish. Find more details and sign up athttp://sniderhockey.org/fishing. Then, Kristen talks with Sean Kelley, Senior Vice President and Director of Interpretation at Eastern State Penitentiary about the 24th Annual and FINAL Bastille Day Festival at Eastern State Penitentiary - Saturday, July 14, 2018. This free event features a reenactment of the French Revolution and storming of the Bastille, with 2,000 butterscotch krimpets raining down from the penitentiary’s towers as Marie Antoinette yells “Let them eat Tastykake!” begins at 5:30pm outside the Penitentiary on Fairmount Avenue. Don’t miss it!