2017 in Radio

The following is a list of events affecting radio broadcasting in **2017**. Events listed include radio program debuts, finales, cancellations, and station launches, closures and format changes, as well as information about controversies.

## References

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1. ↑ "West Palm Beach's Bar Gives Way To True Oldies" from *Radio Insight* (January 1, 2017)
2. ↑ "Now FM Launches As Jewel FM Moves" from *Radio Insight* (January 2, 2017)
3. ↑ "105.3 Jacksonville Sale Collapses; Flips To Country" from *Radio Insight* (January 2, 2017)
4. ↑ "Format Change Imminent At 97.7 WKAF Boston" from *Radio Insight* (January 3, 2017)
5. ↑ "WZMP Philadelphia Flips To AC "Today’s 96.5"" from *Radio Insight* (January 5, 2017)
6. ↑ "Radio One/Cincinnati 'Refreshes' WOSL, WIZF And WDBZ" from *All Access Music Group* (January 5, 2017)
7. ↑ "Beasley Launches AC B98.7 Tampa" from *Radio Insight* (January 5, 2017)
8. ↑ "Boom! Radio Now Debuts In Houston" from *Radio Insight* (January 5, 2017)
9. ↑ Wild Stunt in Redding RadioInsight – January 15, 2017
10. ↑ "KFTE Adds Walton & Johnson And Flips To Classic Rock" from *Radio Insight* (January 20, 2017)
11. ↑ Cumulus Launches CHR Power 94.9 Salt Lake City Radioinsight – January 25, 2017
12. ↑ Reynolds, Nick (January 15, 2016). A Progressive Talk Station Goes Off Air. No, It's Not A Conspiracy. *Ithaca.com*. Retrieved January 15, 2017.
13. ↑ "Madison Host To Purchase Milwaukee AM; Flip To Liberal Talk" from *Radio Insight* (January 27, 2017)
14. ↑ "Bobby Rich Let Go From 94.9 Mix-FM Tucson Over Unknown Comment" from *Radio Insight* (February 1, 2017)
15. ↑ "Buck Sexton replaces Meghan McCain as host of Premiere's America Now" from *All Access Music Group (February 1, 2017)*
16. ↑ CBS Corporation and Entercom Announce Merger of CBS Radio with Entercom to Create Preeminent Radio Platform – Entercom.com. Retrieved on October 28, 2017.
17. ↑ "CBS Sets Radio Division Merger With Entercom" from *Variety* (February 2, 2017)
18. ↑ KTSR Lake Charles Flips To Classic Rock from Radio Insight (February 13, 2017)
19. ↑ "Winnipeg Gets Hot For 90's Hits" from Radio Insight (February 17, 2017)
20. ↑ "Urban AC Vibe 105.3 Debuts in Columbus" from Radio Insight (February 21, 2017)
21. ↑ "91.7 The Bounce Edmonton Kisses its Name Goodbye" from Radio Insight (February 26, 2017)
22. ↑ "KDEY Breaks KDAY Simulcast For Urban "Wild 93.5" " *Radioinsight* (March 2, 2017)
23. ↑ "WXAJ Springfield Gets Mixed"Template:Dead link *Radinsight* (March 6, 2017)
24. ↑ "K-Rock Gives Way To AC Fun 101 In Reno" from Radio Insight (March 8, 2017)
25. ↑ "95.9 Jamz Debuts In Eau Claire" from Radio Insight (March 19, 2017)
26. ↑ "102.1 The Sound Launches In Savannah" from Radio Insight (March 24, 2017)
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28. ↑ "iHeart To Launch 93.7 The River Sacramento" from Radio Insight (March 24, 2017)
29. ↑ "Yet Another Classic Hits Station Coming To South Jersey" from Radio Insight (April 11, 2017)
30. ↑ "WHLZ Florence SC Flips To Hot AC Q100.5" from Radio Insight (April 18, 2017)
31. ↑ "Two Spanish CHRs Launch In San Antonio Within Minutes Of One Another" from Radio Insight (April 19, 2017)
32. ↑ "Claasic Hip-Hop Quickly Returns To San Antonio With G103.3" from Radio Insight (April 21, 2017)
33. ↑ "Radio One Acquires Red Zebra Pair In DC & Richmond; WMMJ To Add Simulcast" from Radio Insight (April 20, 2017)
34. ↑ "Midwest To Launch CHR “i92.9” Lansing" from Radio Insight (April 25, 2017)
35. ↑ "Univision To Launch Univision Deportes Radio " from *Radio Insight* (May 1, 2017)
36. ↑ "El Patron To Debut In Myrtle Beach" from Radio Insight (May 4, 2017)
37. ↑ "Emmis Sells Power 106 Los Angeles To Mereulo Group" from Radio Insight (May 9, 2017)
38. ↑ "Saga Sells TV Stations; Acquires Apex Media Charleston & Hilton Head" from Radio Insight (May 10, 2017)
39. ↑ "Revolution 93.5 Miami Adds New Morning Show; Expanding To Palm Beaches " from *Radio Insight* (May 19, 2017)
40. ↑ "KQKQ Is Sweet Once Again" from Radio Insight (May 26, 2017)
41. ↑ "Majic Returns To St. Louis" from Radio Insight (May 26, 2017)
42. ↑ "107.3 Jacksonville Rebrands As The River" from Radio Insight (May 26, 2017)
43. ↑ "106.7 The D Flips To Variety Hits " from Radio Insight (May 26, 2017)
44. ↑ "Urban Oldies 102.1 The Ville Debuts In Nashville" from Radio Insight (May 26, 2017)
45. ↑ "KCCT Corpus Christi Goes Retro" from Radio Insight (June 2, 2017)
46. ↑ "KFLY Eugene Flips to Country US101" from Radio Insight (June 5, 2017)
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48. ↑ "Univision Sells Phoenix Rimshot To EMF" from Radio Insight (June 12, 2017)
49. ↑ "American General Media Acquires Univision Albuquerque; Spins Four" from Radio Insight (June 14, 2017)
50. ↑ Hip Hop Fly 98.5 Launches in Fort Myers Radioinsight – June 15, 2017
51. ↑ "Cumulus Moves Alternative & Country In New Orleans" from Radio Insight (June 19, 2017)
52. ↑ Hot 106.1 Moves Out of Richmond Radioinsight – June 26, 2017
53. ↑ A New Vintage For Norfolk Radioinsight – June 26, 2017
54. ↑ Jack Comes to East Texas Radioinsight – June 26, 2017
55. ↑ Santa Brings The 90s Back To Fort Collins Radioinsight – June 30, 2017
56. ↑ Classic Hits Flows Into St. Cloud Radioinsight – June 27, 2017
57. ↑ KPRF Amarillo Flips To Classic Rock Radioinsight – June 28, 2017
58. ↑ WISX Philadelphia Gets Real With Throwbacks from Radio Insight \*June 29, 2017)
59. ↑ KXXM Rebrands As 96.1 Now from Radio Insight (June 30, 2017)
60. ↑ "A New Mix Drives Into Rochester" from Radio Insight (June 30, 2017)
61. ↑ "iHeartMedia Launches 96 Rock Panama City " from Radio Insight (June 30, 2017)
62. ↑ Chiavaroli, Aimee. After 42 years, WUMD has its final FM show. Retrieved on October 28, 2017.
63. ↑ Search. Retrieved on October 28, 2017.
64. ↑ "Format Swap In The Ozarks" from Radio Insight (July 3, 2017)
65. ↑ "Bloomberg Moving To 1330/106.1 In Boston" from Radio Insight (July 3, 2017)
66. ↑ Halperin, Shirley (6 July 2017). SiriusXM Fires Radio Personality Opie Three Years After Dumping Anthony. Retrieved on October 28, 2017.
67. ↑ "Opie Fired By SiriusXM" from All Access (July 6, 2017)
68. ↑ WYDL Returns to CHR Radioinsight – July 10, 2017
69. ↑ "WFLI Chattanooga To Go Dark" from Radio Insight (March 23, 2017)
70. ↑ "Jet FLI AM 1070 back on the air" from *Chattanooga Times Free Press* (July 10, 2017)
71. ↑ Radio By Grace Expands Into Amarillo Radioinsight – July 11, 2017
72. ↑ "Grant County Broadcasting Purchases 105.9 WNKN Cincinnati" from Radio Insight (July 19, 2017)
73. ↑ "Sunny 98.1 San Diego Shifts To Classic Hits" from Radio Insight (July 31, 2017)
74. ↑ "KAMP (97.1 AMP Radio)/Los Angeles Morning Star Carson Daly Calls It Quits" from All Access (July 27, 2017)
75. ↑ "Cumulus Launches Q103.1 Columbus-Starkville MS" from Radio Insight (July 31, 2017)
76. ↑ "KRZQ To Flip To Soft Oldies As Shamrock Exits Reno" from Radio Insight (July 28, 2017)
77. ↑ Bob Gives Way to The Drive in Tulsa Radioinsight – August 1, 2017
78. ↑ "Majestic Shakes Up Roswell Cluster" from Radio Insight (August 2, 2017)
79. ↑ "WNNH Drops Talk For True Oldies" from Radio Insight (August 7, 2017)
80. ↑ "KLHB Corpus Christi Goes Wild" from Radio Insight (August 20, 2017)
81. ↑ "WUUU Roars Back To Cat Country" from Radio Insight (August 8, 2017)
82. ↑ "Portland Shock Jock on UO Sports "Flagship" Radio Station Called for Protesters to be Run Over" from *Euegne Weekly* (August 14, 2017)
83. ↑ "Portland Timbers distance themselves from radio partner over commentator's views" from *The Oregonian* (August 15, 2017)
84. ↑ "KXTG Portland Dismisses Dino Costa" from Radio Insight (August 16, 2017)
85. ↑ "SiriusXM Makes Lineup Changes" from Radio Insight (August 16, 2017)
86. ↑ 104.1 Marks the Spot in New Orleans from Radio Insight (August 22, 2017)
87. ↑ "Burlington's Planet Gets Hot" from Radio Insight (August 25, 2017)
88. ↑ "ESPN Radio Suspends Ryen Russillo For Two Weeks After Arrest" from All Access Radio Group (August 29, 2017)
89. ↑ "Hot 92.9 Brings Hip-Hop To Binghamton" from Radio Insight (August 31, 2017)
90. ↑ End of an era: WBRU off the airwaves (1 September 2017). Retrieved on September 1, 2017.
91. ↑ EXCLUSIVE: Educational Media Foundation To Acquire WBRU Providence – RadioInsight (25 August 2017). Retrieved on August 26, 2017.
92. ↑ WBRU Could Soon Be Home For Contemporary Christian Rock (en). Retrieved on August 26, 2017.
93. ↑ Updates | 95.5 WBRU. Retrieved on August 26, 2017.
94. ↑ "G105.5 Brings Classic Hip-Hop To Myrtle Beach" from Radio Insight (September 1, 2017)
95. ↑ "Jack Is Eaton Dayton Alive" from Radio Insight (September 1, 2017)
96. ↑ "Party Launches In Suburban Milwaukee" from Radio Insight (September 1, 2017)
97. ↑ KKGQ Brings Red Dirt Country to Wichita from Radio Insight (September 5, 2017)
98. ↑ e "Radio Host Charged With Concert Ticket Investment Scam" SEC.gov Press Release September 6, 2017
99. ↑ [1] SEC.gov Complaint Filed 09/06/2017
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101. ↑ "Westwood One & Billboard Team Up for 'American Country Countdown With Kix Brooks'" from Billboard (August 14, 2017)
102. ↑ Majic Is Back in Dallas as KSOC Flips Back to Urban AC from Radio Insight (September 11, 2017)
103. ↑ "iHeartMedia & Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia Partner For Breakthrough Radio 1480" from Radio Insight (September 11, 2017)
104. ↑ El Patrón Arrives in Phoenix Radioinsight – September 14, 2017
105. ↑ I Gives Way to Q at 97.3 Shreveport Radioinsight – September 14, 2017
106. ↑ Cat Drags jazz Into Santa Fe Radioinsight – October 4, 2017
107. ↑ Butler County’s VOA museum gala to mark 75th anniversary *Journal-News*, July 25, 2017
108. ↑ North Korea 'aggressively' jamming BBC's new Korean-language service *The Telegraph*, September 27, 2017
109. ↑ Entercom Announces Agreement To Divest Stations In Los Angeles, San Diego & Wilkes-Barre To Educational Media Foundation | FMQB (en-US).
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112. ↑ La Jefa Moves in Albuquerque from Radio Insight (September 18, 2017)
113. ↑ Cindy Brings Soft Hits To Albuquerque – RadioInsight (3 October 2017). Retrieved on October 28, 2017.
114. ↑ Corm and the WDEV Purchase *NorthEast Radio Watch*, September 26, 2017)
115. ↑ Romance Radio Host Delilah Announces Her Son Zachariah Has Died of Suicide. *People* magazine. Retrieved October 9, 2017.
116. ↑ WJXN Returns As Classic Hip-Hop “Hot 100.9” from Radio Insight (October 10, 2017)
117. ↑ Tom Joyner To Fly Into Retirement In 2019 – RadioInsight (17 October 2017). Retrieved on October 28, 2017.
118. ↑ NERW 10/30/17: Main Studios? Staying Put, Mostly *Northeast Radio Watch*, October 30, 2017
119. ↑ "FCC Eliminates Main Studio Rule" from Radio Insight (October 24, 2017)
120. ↑ "KDAY Restores Inland Empire Simulcast" from Radio Insight (October 30, 2017)
121. ↑ Now 105 Norfolk Flips to Alternative
122. ↑ "Alternative Resistance Emerges in Madison," from RadioInsight, 10/31/2017
123. ↑ Cumulus' Vibe Begins Christmas Stunt in Memphis
124. ↑ Yo! Santa Arrives in Albuquerque
125. ↑ "Entercom LMA’s Sacramento & San Francisco Stations To Bonneville" from Radio Insight (November 1, 2017)
126. ↑ Entercom Trades Boston/Seattle Spin-Offs to iHeartMedia for Richmond/Chattanooga from Radio Insight (November 1, 2017)
127. ↑ Alt 102.9 & KUBE 104.9 Tacoma to Flip Monday from Radio Insight (December 11, 2017)
128. ↑ Entercom to Divest 13 Stations in Exchange for Justice Department’s Approval of CBS Radio Acquisition from Variety (November 1, 2017)
129. ↑ Entercom Fills Out Corporate Management Ahead Of CBS Radio Merger Closing from Radio Insight (November 1, 2017)
130. ↑ Top NPR editor resigns amid allegations of harassment CNN, November 1, 2017
131. ↑ 93.5 Toronto Moves Back to Currents from Radio Insight (November 6, 2017)
132. ↑ “WTPA Sold To EMF” from Radio Insight (November 9, 2017)
133. ↑ “Vic Latino Splits From JVC Broadcasting; Acquires West Palm Beach Station” from Radio Insight (November 13, 2017)
134. ↑ Alternative Returns to New York as WBMP Becomes Alt 92.3
135. ↑ And Now Entercom Launches Alt 103.7 Dallas Radioinsight – November 17, 2017
136. ↑ Entercom Flips K-Hits to hip-hop '104.3 Jams'
137. ↑ Going Back to...Throwbacks! Chicago Launches Classic Hip Hop/R&B Radio as The New 104.3 JamsTemplate:Dead link
138. ↑ Double Flip Coming in San Diego as KSON & KEGY Promote New Homes
139. ↑ KMPS Seattle Flips To All Christmas from All Access (November 17, 2017)
140. ↑ Entercom Flips KMPS Seattle to Soft AC from RadioInsight (December 4, 2017)
141. ↑ “And Then Hubbard Launches Country 98.9 Seattle” from Radio Insight (December 4, 2017)
142. ↑ Cumulus Prepping Green Bay Flip from Radio Insight (November 19, 2017)
143. ↑ WRWM Goes From Worst to First to Gone in Three Years from Radio Insight (November 17, 2017)
144. ↑ 106.7 The D Makes Late Evening Flip To Alternative (en-US).
145. ↑ President Trump Puts Weekly Presidential Radio Address On Hiatus from All Access (November 21, 2017)
146. ↑ “KAYD Beaumont Drops Nash For Santa“ from Radio Insight (November 24, 2017)
147. ↑ “Power 107.5 Columbus Adds 106.3 Simulcast“ from Radio Insight (November 27, 2017)
148. ↑ Entercom Announces Return of Alternative Rock Radio to Orlando with Launch of Alt 101.9 FM
149. ↑ AMP Radio Orlando Joins Alternative Movement from Radio Insight (November 29, 2017)
150. ↑ Garrison Keillor fired by Minnesota Public Radio over alleged improper behavior. *Milwaukee Journal Sentinel*. Retrieved on November 29, 2017.
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152. ↑ “KQBU Houston Flips To Latino Mix Simulcast“ from Radio Insight (December 1, 2017)
153. ↑ Ex-NPR Host John Hockenberry Accused of Sexual Harassment By Multiple Former Employees *The Hollywood Reporter*, December 2, 2017
154. ↑ “Racist comments caught on streaming service results in firing of two Forest City radio station employees (with video)” from Mason City Globe Gazette (December 4, 2017)
155. ↑ Hank Packs Up and Leaves Wichita Radioinsight – December 5, 2017
156. ↑ 107.3 WRGV Pensacola Flips to Urban. From Radio Insight (December 8, 2017)
157. ↑ iHeart Begins Three Market Format Shuffle from Radio Insight (December 11, 2017)
158. ↑ Alt 102.9 & KUBE 104.9 Move to Placeholder Formats from Radio Insight (December 11, 2017)
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161. ↑ Update | Arrest of Brother Ralph Stair confirmed on multiple charges | News | The Press and Standard *Walterboro Live*, December 18, 2017
162. ↑ The Overcomer Ministry official site
163. ↑ Osgood to Retire From Broadcast *Radio World*, December 28, 2017
164. ↑ Format Musical Chairs in Delmarva Radioinsight – November 28, 2017
165. ↑ 98.5 Jack FM Debuts in Topeka Radioinsight – December 26, 2017
166. ↑ Flight 100.5 Takes Off In Wichita With AAA Radioinsight – January 1, 2018
167. ↑ "Univision To Launch Univision Deportes Radio" from *Radio Insight* (December 19, 2016)
168. ↑ "SiriusXM Launches The Bealtes Channel" from Radio Insight (May 2, 2017)
169. ↑ "Chicago's MeTV FM Format Available Nationally Via Envision Networks" from All Access Music Group (May 25, 2017)
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172. ↑ "Norway's controversial radio switch-off" from BBC (January 6, 2017)
173. ↑ "Jay Mohr Exits Fox Sports Radio" from *All Access Radio Group* (January 26, 2017)
174. ↑ "John Garabedian Hangs Up His 'Open House Party' Headphones" from *All Access Music Group* (January 31, 2017)
175. ↑ Radio goes quiet *Shepparton News*, February 1, 2017
176. ↑ "Entercom To Turn In KDND Sacramento License; Move CHR Format To 106.5" from *Radio Insight* (February 4, 2017)
177. ↑ "It’s the end of The End 107.9. Format will move down the dial ahead of planned merger" from *The Sacramento Bee* (February 3, 2017)
178. ↑ "W-BACH Signs Off In Maine" from Radio Insight (February 20, 2017)
179. ↑ "KFNZ Salt Lake City Goes Dark" from Radio Insight (February 28, 2017)
180. ↑ "KICE Bend Joins Parade Of AMs Going Dark" from Radio Insight (March 29, 2017)
181. ↑ "KS 107.5 Morning Show With Larry and Kathie Canceled After Contract Dispute" from *Westword* (March 30, 2017)
182. ↑ "Easy 102.1 Birmingham Signs-Off" from Radio Insight (May 3, 2017)
183. ↑ Deford Says Thanks For A Good Game, Drops Mic. Retrieved on October 28, 2017.
184. ↑ A goodbye message from Music One posted July 24, 2017
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186. ↑ "Courier Exclusive: Sheridan Broadcasting Corporation eliminates News and Sports Division, 10 Pittsburgh Employees Lose Their Jobs"Template:Dead link from Pittsburgh Courier (August 29, 2017)
187. ↑ “94.5 KBAD Sioux Falls Goes Dark As Owner’s Dollar Loan Business Becomes Illegal” from Radio Insight (September 24, 2017)
188. ↑ NPR'S 'Best of Car Talk' to End Production in 2017. NPR.org (July 27, 2016).
189. ↑ ESPN announces new shows; 'Mike and Mike' to end after 17 years. Retrieved on October 28, 2017.
190. ↑ Reach Media Cancels Ed Lover Show. Retrieved on December 21, 2017.
191. ↑ Talk Radio Network Affiliates Left In Dark as Programs Disappear From Satellite
192. ↑ "Nikki Sixx To Exit His Three Syndicated Shows At End Of 2017" from Radio Insight (October 12, 2017)
193. ↑ ″KQV going off the air at end of the year” from Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (December 15, 2017)
194. ↑ “WSPQ going off air Jan. 1” Template:Webarchive from Springville Journal (Springville, New York) (December 28, 2017)
195. ↑ "Carthage Radio Station Ordered to Stop Operations" (wgem.com)
196. ↑ Stuart McLean, bestselling author and host of CBC Radio's ’Vinyl Cafe,’ has died (February 15, 2017). Retrieved on February 15, 2017.
197. ↑ Broadcaster Steve Hewlett dies at 58 (20 February 2017). Retrieved on October 28, 2017.
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199. ↑ Former BBC Three Counties presenter Stephen Rhodes dies, bedfordshire-news.co.uk; accessed 22 February 2017.
200. ↑ Fox News Channel's Alan Colmes Dies at Age 66 Fox News Channel, February 23, 2017
201. ↑ Tommy Page, Singer and Former Billboard Publisher, Dies 46. Billboard. Retrieved on March 4, 2017.
202. ↑ "New York Knicks Radio, TV Analyst John Andariese Dies At 78" from All Access (March 14, 2017)
203. ↑ Obituary: Brian Matthew. BBC News (2017-04-08). Retrieved on April 8, 2017.
204. ↑ Larry Levite, publisher and CEO of Buffalo Spree, passes away WKBW, April 26, 2017
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206. ↑ Ken Ackerman, quintessential Bay Area radio announcer, dies San Francisco Gate, May 29, 2017
207. ↑ Frank Deford, NPR's Longtime Philosopher Of Sports, Dies At 78 (en). Retrieved on May 29, 2017.
208. ↑ First BBC Radio 2 host Paul Hollingdale dies *Radio Today*, July 6, 2017
209. ↑ Michael “Matt” Patrick Ryan passes away after lengthy cancer battle iHeart Radio, July 9, 2017
210. ↑ Radio host Stephen Rice dies; contributed to Austin’s LGBT community *Austin Statesman*, July 16, 2017
211. ↑ "Pam Dixon, Longtime Des Moines Radio Personality, Dies At 59" from All Access (July 31, 2017)
212. ↑ Phillies legend Daulton passes away at 55: Wall of Fame catcher 'Dutch' battled brain cancer for 4 years. MLB Advanced Media (August 6, 2017). Retrieved on August 6, 2017.
213. ↑ Longtime WBZ Personality Neil Chayet Dies At 78. Retrieved on October 28, 2017.
214. ↑ Radio legend Gary O’Callaghan passes away aged 83 *The Daily Telegraph*, August 18, 2017
215. ↑ Dennis McLellahn (August 19, 2017). Dick Gregory, who rose from poverty to become a groundbreaking comedian and civil rights activist, dies at 84. *Los Angeles Times*. Retrieved on August 19, 2017.
216. ↑ Mike Barnes (August 19, 2017). Dick Gregory, Trailblazer of Stand-Up Comedy, Dies at 84. *The Hollywood Reporter*. Retrieved on August 19, 2017.
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218. ↑ Legendary broadcaster 'Felo' Ramirez, 94, dies. Retrieved on August 22, 2017.
219. ↑ Jay Thomas Dies: ‘Cheers’ & ‘Ray Donovan’ Actor Was 69 *Deadline Hollywood*, August 24, 2017
220. ↑ Drew Morphett, veteran sports broadcaster, dies at 69. *The Guardian*. Retrieved on August 26, 2017.
221. ↑ Legendary Canadian musician “Skip” Prokop dies *Durham Radio News*, August 30, 2017
222. ↑ Ralph Dellor: Former cricketer and BBC broadcaster dies at the age of 69 BBC, September 1, 2017
223. ↑ Handyman columnist Glenn Haege, 70, dies *The Detroit News*, September 11, 2017
224. ↑ Long-time radio sports personality Sean Adams dies *Austin American-Statesman*, September 14, 2017
225. ↑ Legendary sports broadcaster Jimmy Magee dies aged 82 *The Journal*, September 20, 2017
226. ↑ Radio personality Rick Shaw who brought the Beatles sound to South Florida has died *Miami Herald*, September 22, 2017
227. ↑ Hugh Hefner, Playboy Founder and Leader of '60s Sexual Revolution, Dies at 91 *The Hollywood Reporter*, September 27, 2017
228. ↑ BBC Radio Wales presenter Alan Thompson dies aged 54 BBC, September 28, 2017
229. ↑ Veteran broadcaster Joe Taruc dies *Rappler*, September 30, 2017
230. ↑ Barnes, Mike (2017-10-10). Bob Schiller, Writer on 'I Love Lucy,' Dies at 98. *The Hollywood Reporter*. Retrieved on October 10, 2017.
231. ↑ Bill Wilkerson, longtime radio news/sports announcer, dies at 72 *St. Louis Post-Dispatch*, November 4, 2017
232. ↑ Charlotte radio curmudgeon Robert Raiford dies at 89. Retrieved on November 17, 2017.
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235. ↑ Veteran Air Personality & Programmer Cliff Winston Has Passed from All Access (December 20, 2017)
236. ↑ WCVE radio host George Maida killed on interstate WTVR, December 24, 2017
237. ↑ Remembering Irv Weinstein: A Buffalo Broadcasting Legend. Retrieved on December 26, 2017.
238. ↑ Obituary for Harvey Steele from *Toledo Blade*, 12/30/2017