Rockin In The Cradle Of Liberty!!
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(Updated November 30th, 2024)
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George Michael - November 1970
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Max Myers Pictures - 1972
Here are a group of photos taken at a WFIL Softball event, held at Max Myers In NE Phila.
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From Left To Right - Dave Parks, Jim O'Brien, Jim O'Brien, Brother Love, Joe Pellegrino, WFIL Mobile Bandstand, Full WFIL Team (Newsman Matt (Glenn) Brenner wearing "Gross" shirt on far right)
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Behind The Scenes
In addition to the air talent, there were many folks behind the scenes that helped make WFIL the success that it was. One of the most important was a man by the name of Jerry Donahue. Jerry was Production Director at WFIL for over 30 Years. It seems that everyone who worked with Jerry over the years has a story or two to tell. All of which end with a warm smile and a fond memory. Even though Jerry is no longer with us, his contribution to the history of WFIL is one that will live on forever.
The Boss Chicks At Garden State Park - 1974
What Happened To The WFIL Double - Decker Bus??
Then....
1993
This was taken in 1993 by Vince, of WAMS/WRJE. The bus was located in a field on Route 50, in Easton, MD.
What Happened To The "Other Boss Bus"?
Here is a great story sent to me recently by Gary Bowker.....
In 1984 I worked for Borkon Truckarama on Route 73 in Maple Shade N.J. In the back right hand corner was a big red Double Decker bus. As I walked up to the bus I could clearly see the "WFIL" logo and as I entered I saw a small sign with "boss bus #2 I remember seeing boss bus #1 and #2 and the mustang on the old albums. One day I asked the manager about the bus. Whoever owned it after WFIL, owed Jerry Borkon owner of Borkon Truckarama some money. He did not have the money and Mr.Borkon took the bus He just put the bus in the back and forgot about it.
One day the manager asked me to go out back and cut it up into pieces with the torch. I really did not want to do this. It's a part of Philly history. But I got to do what they tell me to do so I spent 2 days cutting it up into pieces. It was in real bad shape...no glass, the steps were rotted out (found this out the hard way) I wish I took some pics back then. I remember looking into that bus thinking of all the fun people had in it.
Pictures From Former WFIL Engineer Terry Sklelton
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From Left To Right....
WFIL Engineers Fred Moore & Terry Skelton
WFIL Opening Day At The Shore
WFIL Opening Day Part 2
WFIL Book Cover
Music Power Bumper Sticker
WFIL Postcard, also photo used on Pop Explosion LP
WFIL Party 45
WFIL Party 45 with Invite
WFIL am Transistor radio
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