Tuesday May 22, 2018 Beaver County Radio kicked off round 2 of the Beaver County Radio “Radio Dial Rewind” during Teleforum  with Frank Sparks. The day kicked off Monaca’s own Jim Merkel. Jim Talked about his days at WMBA and shared memories with the listeners.  Jim told the listeners about what he has done since his days as an 18 year old morning show host on WMBA. Jim is widely known for his years on the morning show at 3WS in Pittsburgh. After working in radio Jim started his own voice over business which he still operates today with his wife.

In Hour number two Mark Peterson, WBVP/WMBA Owner and Station Manager ,  joined Frank to talk about his newly released book “Behind the Microphone” that was released in celebration of WBVP’s 70th Anniversary on May 25, 2018 .Ken Britton and David Felts who contributed with Mark to write the book were also in studio.

Mark discussed the history of Radio and how WBVP came to be. The trio also discussed many other parts of the history that are contained in the book. The book is a highlight of everything that has occurred at WBVP and WMBA over the years. If you would like to purchase “Behind the Microphone click on the picture of Mark, Ken, and Dave to be re-directed to Amazon. The book is just $6.97 and is available now.

Hour Three featured a voice familiar to everyone in Beaver County and to all Robert Morris alum none other than 2006 Beaver County Sports Hall of Fame member Chris Shovlin. Chris and Frank talked about the early days when Chris graduated from Westminster College and first started working for WMBA.  Chris talked about his career as a radio morning man and a sports broadcaster and why he never left HOME as he called it for the bigger markets elsewhere. Shovlin reminisced about the days of working with The Teddy Bear Jim Reynolds at WBVP and the numerous pranks and fun times they had. Chris told the listeners about the time Reynolds dis robed as he was trying to do a news cast and how he always would do a news cast as a news reporter but on this day he cracked.

Tune into Beaver County Radio throughout the rest of the week to hear other voices of the past as Radio Dial Rewind Continues.

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As we approach our 70th Anniversary at 1230 WBVP and 1460 WMBA, Beaver County Radio presents a series of live interviews with past and present staff to recollect the great history and memorable moments on WBVP and WMBA. On Tuesday May 22, 2018 during Teleforum with Frank Sparks he will have the following guests on air………

 

One of the more relaxed yet distinct voices of Beaver County Radio, Dave Felts was the host of WBVP’s “Teleforum” back in the early 1980s. He returns on May 23 at 10:10 AM to talk with current Teleforum host Frank Sparks about his time at Beaver County Radio, including his famous chat with President Ronald Reagan in 1981.

Jim Frederick was a member of Beaver County Radio’s sports staff for many years, and on May 23, he’ll re-live some of his favorite moments from the courts and gridirons with Frank Sparks on Teleforum.

Barb Trehar joined the WBVP lineup in 1983 after teaching from several years. She returns to the airwaves on May 23 at 11:20 to take a look back at her tenure at Beaver County Radio

“Radio Rewind” is brought to you by Ba’Runi Bar & Grille, the John Pournaras Agency, the Ambridge Italian Villa, Bowser Hyundai of Chippewa, McGee Heating & Cooling, and the Pennsylvania Hot Rod Company.