Kaufmann quiz: Chicago radio history
How well do you know the history of Chicago's radio dial?
Photo caption: It's John Williams in 2006 in the WGN-AM studios that used to be in the Tribune Tower. Photo: Scott Olson/Getty Images
This female duo held down middays at WGN Radio for over 20 years.
Correct answer: Kathy & Judy
Who hosts "This American Life?"
Correct answer: Ira Glass
She’s done everything at WXRT, including Breakfast with the Beatles. The legendary…
Correct answer: Terri Hemmert
He was supposed to dominate Chicago ratings when he came here in 1992, but he never broke through, alienating AM-1000 fans.
Correct answer: Howard Stern
What was 95.5 FM's famous format?
Correct answer: Smooth jazz
His nickname was "The Cool Gent."
Correct answer: Herb Kent
She kept WBBM at the top of the ratings for years. And when they wanted to lowball her, she brought in her agent, Reverend Jesse Jackson, to negotiate.
Correct answer: Felicia Middlebrooks
He played your grandma's sock hop, while also cementing himself as a Chicago radio legend before passing in 2023.
Correct answer: Dick Biondi
He made his name in Chicago TV, anchoring the sports desk at Fox 32. But it was his radio stint with Jonathon Brandmeier and Steve & Garry that Chicago radio fans remember.
Correct answer: Bruce Wolf
Which one of these talk show hosts also anchored television newscasts?
Correct answer: Bob Sirott
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Oh my! You were more into TV.
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I get it. You only listened to your cassettes.
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Good job. This is a tough quiz. You were waiting for the question about Mancow, weren't you?
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You are what the industry insiders call a "P1."
You can confess, you used to call-in to try and score New Kids on the Block tickets from Eddie & Jobo.