Salty Brine
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Walter L. Brine Jr. invariably known as "Salty", was a well-known broadcaster in Rhode Island
.
At age 10, he lost one of his legs, attempting to jump onto a freight train near his home in Arlington, Massachusetts
. In later life, he would visit hospitals to encourage other children who had lost limbs.
From 1955 to 1968, he hosted "Salty's Shack" on WPRI-TV
, a live evening children's program. Its closing words, "Brush your teeth and say your prayers," remained his signature line through the rest of his life.
He hosted the morning show on WPRO (AM)
from 1942 until April 28, 1993. In 1977, his 35th anniversary, the WPRO studios on the Wampanoag Trail in East Providence, Rhode Island
were renamed the "Brine Broadcasting Center".
In 1979, he was inducted into the Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame.
In 1990, the Galilee State Beach was renamed the Salty Brine State Beach.
In 2008, Salty Brine was posthumously inducted into the Rhode Island Radio Hall of Fame.
Rhode Island
The state of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, more commonly referred to as Rhode Island , is a state in the New England region of the United States. It is the smallest U.S. state by area...
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At age 10, he lost one of his legs, attempting to jump onto a freight train near his home in Arlington, Massachusetts
Arlington, Massachusetts
Arlington is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, six miles northwest of Boston. The population was 42,844 at the 2010 census.-History:...
. In later life, he would visit hospitals to encourage other children who had lost limbs.
From 1955 to 1968, he hosted "Salty's Shack" on WPRI-TV
WPRI-TV
WPRI-TV is the CBS-affiliated television station for the state of Rhode Island and Bristol County, Massachusetts that is licensed to Providence. It broadcasts a high definition digital signal on VHF channel 13 from a transmitter on Homestead Avenue in Rehoboth, Massachusetts...
, a live evening children's program. Its closing words, "Brush your teeth and say your prayers," remained his signature line through the rest of his life.
He hosted the morning show on WPRO (AM)
WPRO (AM)
WPRO is a radio station located in Providence, Rhode Island. The station is owned by Cumulus Media, and airs a talk format. WPRO's studio and transmitter are located in East Providence, at the Salty Brine Broadcast Center, named after WPRO's longtime morning host...
from 1942 until April 28, 1993. In 1977, his 35th anniversary, the WPRO studios on the Wampanoag Trail in East Providence, Rhode Island
East Providence, Rhode Island
East Providence is a city in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 47,037 at the 2010 census, making it the fifth largest city in the state.-Geography:East Providence is located at ....
were renamed the "Brine Broadcasting Center".
In 1979, he was inducted into the Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame.
In 1990, the Galilee State Beach was renamed the Salty Brine State Beach.
In 2008, Salty Brine was posthumously inducted into the Rhode Island Radio Hall of Fame.