John A. Gambling
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John Alfred Gambling was an American
radio personality. He was member of the Gambling family
, three generations of whom - John B.
, John A. and John R.
- were hosts of WOR Radio's (New York City
, 710 AM) morning show Rambling With Gambling (now known as The John Gambling Show) over the course of more than 75 years (1925–2000 and 2008–present).
Rambling With Gambling was listed in the Guinness World Records
of 2003 as the "world's longest-running radio show;" a record since surpassed by the Grand Ole Opry
. The program offered the first on-air broadcast of school closings and helicopter traffic reports. In a smooth baritone, Gambling also interviewed celebrities, politicians and other newsworthy people.
John A. Gambling was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2000. John A. was the host from 1959 to 1991. From 1985 to 1991, John R. was his co-host.
He is survived by his wife, two daughters and his son, John R. Gambling
, the host of The John Gambling Show, the current morning show on WOR.
Gambling died of heart failure at a hospital in Venice, Florida
.
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radio personality. He was member of the Gambling family
John Gambling
John Gambling may refer to:*American radio-show hosts in New York City:** John B. Gambling ** John A. Gambling ** John R. Gambling...
, three generations of whom - John B.
John B. Gambling
John Bradley Gambling was an American radio personality. He was a member of the The Gambling family, 3 generations of whom - John B., John A. and John R...
, John A. and John R.
John R. Gambling
John R. Gambling is an American radio personality. He is the son of John A. Gambling and the grandson of John B. Gambling, and as such was, and once again is, the third-generation host of The Gambling family's very-long-running New York morning radio show...
- were hosts of WOR Radio's (New York City
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, 710 AM) morning show Rambling With Gambling (now known as The John Gambling Show) over the course of more than 75 years (1925–2000 and 2008–present).
Rambling With Gambling was listed in the Guinness World Records
Guinness World Records
Guinness World Records, known until 2000 as The Guinness Book of Records , is a reference book published annually, containing a collection of world records, both human achievements and the extremes of the natural world...
of 2003 as the "world's longest-running radio show;" a record since surpassed by the Grand Ole Opry
Grand Ole Opry
The Grand Ole Opry is a weekly country music stage concert in Nashville, Tennessee, that has presented the biggest stars of that genre since 1925. It is also among the longest-running broadcasts in history since its beginnings as a one-hour radio "barn dance" on WSM-AM...
. The program offered the first on-air broadcast of school closings and helicopter traffic reports. In a smooth baritone, Gambling also interviewed celebrities, politicians and other newsworthy people.
John A. Gambling was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2000. John A. was the host from 1959 to 1991. From 1985 to 1991, John R. was his co-host.
He is survived by his wife, two daughters and his son, John R. Gambling
John R. Gambling
John R. Gambling is an American radio personality. He is the son of John A. Gambling and the grandson of John B. Gambling, and as such was, and once again is, the third-generation host of The Gambling family's very-long-running New York morning radio show...
, the host of The John Gambling Show, the current morning show on WOR.
Gambling died of heart failure at a hospital in Venice, Florida
Venice, Florida
Venice is a city in Sarasota County, Florida, United States. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2007 estimates, the city had a population of 21,015. It is noted for its large snowbird population. Its newspaper is the Venice Gondolier Sun...
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