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What happened to Ernie on WBAP? ›

Talk radio pro Casey Bartholomew is joining Cumulus Media's Dallas/Fort Worth news/talk WBAP as host of the 9:00 am to 11:00 am program. He takes over for Ernie Brown who was recently promoted to co-host of the station's morning drive show.

Personal life. He was married to Sue Weinlein Cook, although they are now divorced.

Roberts departed WBAP on or about August 2, 2023. A job posting seeking talent for the time slot appeared on the company website.

WBAP is one of the oldest radio stations in Texas, dating back to 1922, when stations in Texas were still given call signs beginning with a “W” instead of a “K.”

In 2020, the dynamic New York Hall of Fame Broadcaster and Lifetime Emmy Award recipient enrolled in a leadership and management program at Harvard Business School to further his extensive communications background and credentials.

He was killed by enemy fire on Iejima (then known as Ie Shima) during the Battle of Okinawa. Dana, Indiana, U.S. At the time of his death in 1945, Pyle was among the best-known American war correspondents.

The 68-year-old, who fell for his 69-year-old wife Sarah while she was married to a wealthy botanist. At the time, Don socialised with the married couple and even went riding with him but things took a romantic turn when her then-husband went away for work.

Monty Don

Sarah Don / Spouse (m. 1983)

Family. Don married Sarah Erskine in 1983. They have two sons and a daughter.

Technical Producer extraordinaire, Sean Chastain, is back after a three month hiatus. Back in February, he slipped and broke his ankle during the winter storm, and is finally back in the saddle!

Who is Rick Roberts' wife? ›

Personal life. Roberts is married to Marjorie Campbell; they have two sons.

Carla Marion is added to mornings at Cumulus Media news/talk WBAP Dallas (820), joining hosts Ernie Brown and Hal Jay beginning in January 2024. Marion previously served as a news anchor and reporter at the station from 2009-2013.

Sonny Jay Muharrem (born 30 June 1993) is an English radio presenter and singer.

WBAP is owned by Cumulus Media and broadcasts with 50,000 watts from a transmitter site in the northwest corner of Mansfield. It is a Class A clear-channel station, using a non-directional antenna.

Wake up each morning with WBAP's Morning News with Ernie, Carla , Hal Jay and Nicole!

Ernie was originally performed by Jim Henson until his death in 1990. From 1993 to 2014, Muppeteer Steve Whitmire took on the role of Ernie. From 2014 to 2017, Billy Barkhurst took on the role of Ernie; currently, the character is performed by Peter Linz.

Ladd was diagnosed with colon cancer in the winter of 2003–2004, and died from the disease on March 10, 2007, at the age of 68.

Ernie ends up getting chopped up by an airplane propeller, but he survives again.

He passed away in Kentucky at the Isaiah House in Willisburg, a rehabilitation center where he spent time helping others in need. Prior to his death, he had been in and out of the hospital with cardiac issues, according to Coroner Len Benedict.