The Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia

October was a celebration of Rock & Roll as we presented our own live version of "The Steel Pier Show" with Broadcast Pioneers member Ed Hurst.

Yes, on Wednesday, October 21, 2009, the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia presented the "Stone Age Dick Clark," Ed Hurst with a Rock & Roll Spectacular. It all took place at the beautiful Bala Golf Club, 2200 Belmont Avenue in Philadelphia! Just minutes away from Channels 6, 10 and 17 and the radio stations in Bala Cynwyd.

Ed's guests were Danny & The Juniors, Billy Harner, Kenny Jeremiah (of the Soul Survivors), Billy Carlucci (of "Billy and the Essentials") and Nicky DeMatteo.

(left to right) Billy Carlucci, Billy Harner, Kenny Jeremiah, Joe Terry
Nicky DeMatteo, Brian "Corky" Warren and Frank Maffei
October 21, 2009

We included a Tribute to Jim Nettleton, one of the original Famous 56 boss jocks, who passed away earlier this month from cancer. Live on the phone was Broadcast Pioneers member and former Boss Jock George Michael. Jim's son, Todd Nettleton also said a few words.

Meet and greet (networking) started at 12 noon with a full-course lunch including salad, coffee or tea and dessert being served at 12:30 pm. There was also a crudité and cheese table. Cash bar was available! The cost was only $25 per person and was open to all our members, any person in the industry or associated fields; both people now active and retirees. You do NOT have to be a member to attend. Make your reservations now by calling (856) 365-5600. It was a great turn out of 131 people.

AUDIO OF THE EVENT!

We started off the luncheon with a tribute to Steve Friedman, Mr. Movie, who had passed away a few weeks before the meeting. Broadcast Pioneers member Steve Ross said a few words about his friend and long-time pal, Steve Friedman.

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We also lost long-time member of the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia, Jim Nettleton, one of the original Famous 56 Boss Jocks. His son, Todd Nettleton spoke to us with a few words about his dad.

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On the phone, live from his farm in Maryland, we had member George Michael, also one of the original Famous 56 Boss Jocks talking with member Ed Hurst about Jim Nettleton.

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Finally, we had Ed Hurst talk about his days with his television program, "The Steel Pier Show."

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The e-mail address of the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia is pioneers@broadcastpioneers.com