March 18th, 1978. My first day on the job as a newsperson at WEJL in Scranton Pennsylvania.
Since then I've done just about everything you can do in radio...except for engineering.
I've been a disc jockey on the air in every daypart. Spin the wheel of formats...I've done quite a few: Rock, A/C, MOR, Oldies, 70's, 80's...even dabbled in old fashioned country.
I've been a program director, VP of Programming and even VP of Programming and Marketing;
I've been on the air at in Scranton at WEJL and WEZX (ROCK 107) and WGBI AM and FM: In White Plains at WFAS. My longest stint as a programmer...13 YEARS was on Long Island at WALK-FM where I hosted the midday show for many years. I'm proud to say that the radio station was #1 on Long Island all the while I was there!
And now...I get to do traffic reports on this incredible radio station...with some of the most talented people in the business. I'm so proud and honored to be a small part of WCBS880!!!
Just the Facts about Gene Michaels:
· First Joined WCBS880: 2002
· Most Memorable Story or Interview:
· Role Model: Tony Guida...now he owes me a pizza.
· Alma Mater: The University of Scranton; Scranton Pennsylvania
· Hometown: Born in Jersey City, NJ...grew up in Carbondale PA. Home now is Port Jefferson, NY.
· Family: My Lovely wife, Stephanie...who also worked in radio...and our beautiful daughter, Samantha...She can sing...unlike her father!
· Pets: One crazy little kitty named Nala J. Cat
· Favorite Destination: TIE: Niagara Falls/Waikiki Beach/Walt Disney World.
· Favorite TV Program: What's TV...I listen to the radio!
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