WWOL: Disc jockey
WKNR: 1965-67
WXYZ: 1968-78 AM talent and disc jockey on WXYZ-AM.
CKLW: 1978-83Disc jockey.
WCZY: 1983-96
WOMC: 1996-2010
Recent Sightings:
- Dick Purtan – Website
R&R 25th Anniversary
Podcasts:
- #183 – Gene Taylor – Part Two – See also Gene Taylor
References:
- Dick Purton Blog – 2010 Reunion Recap
- The Detroit News, November 2, 2018, Sarah Rahal – Gail Purtan, philanthropist and wife of radio’s Dick Purtan, dies at 80
- Media All Stars Hockey Team in 1971
Playing for charity.
Here are some of the Detroit media play for charities against the Detroit Lions prior to a Junior Olympic Red Wings game in 1971 Back row Ray Lane Roger Pineau Louie Schuck WXYZ Jim Davis Bill Coombe Bob Fofch Mike Kenny WXYZ Front row Kelly Burke WXYZ Bob Hynes WXYZ Ted Pearse WJR Jim McKay Ron Cantera Dick Purtan WXYZ Tom Kelly Image from Detroits Olympia Stadium Images of America
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