Tribute to Big Daddy....one of the many memorable voices....and laughs that sat behind the mike

Over the years there have been many different personalities that have either worked behind the mike or were guests of those who worked behind the mike. I heard a little bit of everything during my tenure, but few impressed me as much as the one called "Big Daddy". True to his name...Big Daddy had presence..but along with that presence was an intellect that shone so brightly that if you had the pleasure of listening to his wisdom...you knew, right away, that he had something special that he was always willing to share with anyone who would listen. Dr. C. Keith Melvin had a show on Sunday afternoons, Community Health, that focused on health in a very unique way.  A major part of that uniqueness was the method that he used to get the message of addressing our health issues. Big Daddy brought an element to the show that captured the essence of what radio was meant to be...and that is to be both entertaining and informative.  Listeners would call in with questions for Dr. Melvin and he would enlighten the caller in a most professional way and Big Daddy would "make it plain" for the layman to identify with.
Big Daddy went from labor to rest in the mid 2000's...but ironically, just days before going home to glory, he co-hosted with Dr. C. Keith Melvin. His last day on the air was captured and my morning partner, Fredd E. Redd, used his skill as a production genius to put together a Tribute to Big Daddy.
Those of us who remember Big Daddy will always remember that laugh that made us laugh..
He is definitely missed.....but not forgotten!!!

You know you have made it when you're recognized by one name

FAITH

She charmed the masses with her personality and sassiness. She has gone on to bigger and better things and still brings a smile to the faces of all who mention the name....FAITH. WCIN was one place she stopped off on her way to her stardom. I found a tape of the one who called herself "Big Sexy". Listen in and get caught up! And at the end, you can hear the "Man of Power", Lincoln Ware and a bit of his coverage of a controversy that the city was talking about at the time.

A September morning on a friday back in 1998

On a warm September summer morning back in 1998...Donna Franklin had to take a well deserved day off. So only half of the Koffee Katz was available to attempt to inform and entertain.  Luckily, newsman Jim Morris and the sports guy, Bill Meredith...(30), were able to try to plod along. Come with me back to that morning where I sadly tried to carry on without my "Boo". You've got to hear the lineup for the weekend...Monty Royal, Lawson Law, Billy Jack, Marsha Robinson, 1480 Talk with Lincoln Ware, Night Train with T.C. Go back with me and let's do some reminiscing.

Marsha Robinson in the morning!

While doing the morning show...she was heard by a powerful person from California that was passing through and she was taken to the Left Coast to enhance the listeners out there...we were blessed to have her return to us and we will be brought up to date as to how life is treating one of WCIN's finest today in the near future...Marsha Robinson..Oh...so smooth!!