Afternoons, then mornings on WOKY. Arguably, the name most associated with WOKY’s heyday. Known as “Mr. Show Biz”, Bob was the “5th Beatle” when the Fab 4 came to Milwaukee in ’64. He was the DJ who “called the world” and made headlines with long distance bills and cranky celebs who didn’t enjoy 6am ‘wake up calls’. In 1972 he left for challenger WEMP-AM, signaling WOKY’s slow decline. Still in broadcasting, Bob’s doing commercials/infomercials in Milwaukee.
Bob Collins took over Wally Phillips’ morning drive slot on Chicago’s top rated full-service WGN. He died in a tragic air crash on February 8, 2000. (Robert L. can also be heard on WRIT Milwaukee, 1971 in Bootleg Top 40 Volume 1).
“…..here come the hits”
For years Carl Como held down the evening slot. To me, he was the epitome of the ‘fun-loving, go-guy’ sound.
Jack came to WOKY via WDUZ Green Bay. Being a Green Bay kid, I mourned the day he left town. To me, he could generate excitement like no other. He went on to greater radio fame as the co-creator/voice of KCBQ’s “The Last Contest”.