On Wednesday June 15, 2011, we had a luncheon that was one for the history books (and archives), “A Tribute to Joe Grady.” We took a stroll down memory lane as we looked at the life of one-half of the 1990 Persons of the Year. Joining us was his broadcast partner and the other half of the team, Ed Hurst, who shared his thoughts and memories about Joe.

Joining in on the tribute was:

Cardinal John Foley, former pres. of Pontifical Council/Social Communications
Charlie Gracie, Philly's first Rock & Roll star and famous singing idol
Kim Martin, Grady & Hurst's producer in the eighties on WPEN Radio
Dean Tyler, WPEN's Program Director during Grady's return to the station
Larry Wexler, former WPEN VP/GM & former Pioneers' President/Chairman

Broadcast Pioneers Board Member Ed Hurst
Broadcast Pioneers Luncheon
Bala Golf Club, Philadelphia
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Photo by Broadcast Pioneers President Jerry Klein

Also, Pat Grady (Joe's wife) and Jo Ann Grady (Joe's daughter) was with us that afternoon.

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER
CARDINAL JOHN FOLEY!

(left to right) Broadcast Pioneers President Jerry Klein
Cardinal John Foley
Broadcast Pioneers Chairman Gerry Wilkinson
Broadcast Pioneers Luncheon
Bala Golf Club, Philadelphia
Wednesday, June 15, 2011

It all took place at the beautiful Bala Golf Club, 2200 Belmont Avenue in Philadelphia, just minutes away from Channels 6, 10 and 17, plus the radio stations in Bala Cynwyd.

(Left to right) Members Dean Tyler & Charlie Gracie
Broadcast Pioneers Luncheon
Bala Golf Club, Philadelphia
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Photo by Charlie Gracie, Jr.

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