Denny Cheatham
A photographer/videographer for WHIO-TV for 46 years. Whenever news
happened in Dayton, you could count on Denny to be on the scene filming/taping for
Newscenter 7. He won numerous awards over the years for his work and now is so honored
by being inducted into the Dayton Broadcaster’s Hall Of Fame.
Arlen “Bucky” Bockhorn
A former guard for the NBA Cincinnati Royals and former University
Of Dayton star basketball player, he is a member of the U. D. Hall Of Fame and All
Century Team. Bucky has provided color commentary on University of Dayton radio
broadcasts since 1970 and is now saluted for his on-air work by his induction into
the Dayton Broadcaster’s Hall Of Fame.
Marsha
Bonhart
A news anchor/reporter on Dayton television for decades, Marsha currently
anchors the noon, 5:30 and 6 PM newscasts for WDTN-TV 2. She’s been employed at
Channel 2 since 1988. Marsha was also previously on the air at WKEF-FM, Channel 22.
Marsha has won numerous awards for her reporting over the years, along with a news
Emmy nomination for a story on “Crack Addicted Babies”. Her TV work and her work
in the community at large brings her induction into the Dayton Broadcaster’s Hall
Of Fame.
A.J. Brown
The former News Director of WONE and WTUE Radio. His career started at
the station in 1970 as a beat reporter. A.J. managed a staff of 5 full time and
a number of part time reporters - quite an achievement for a black newsperson at
the time. During his tenure as News Director, WONE and WTUE were often tops in the
ratings and won numerous news reporting awards. He was also heavily involved in
the growth of Omega Baptist Church serving on its Board of Directors. Now, we proudly
reward his work and efforts with induction into the Dayton Broadcaster’s Hall Of
Fame.
Deborah Parenti
Deborah began her career in the marketing and advertising department
at WING Radio in 1968. She became Vice-President and Assistant General Manager of
the station in 1979, and became Vice President and General Manager of American Radio
Systems of Dayton, in 1986 which later was sold to Clear Channel Communications.
She was named one of the top 50 Most Influential Women in Radio in 2008 and today
is the Vice President and General Manager at Radio Ink magazine. Her leadership in
Dayton radio now leads her to induction in the Dayton Broadcaster’s Hall Of Fame.
Teresa Weaver
A former part-time anchor for WKEF-TV, Channel 22, Teresa would eventually
find a new home behind the news assignment desk at WDTN-TV, Channel 2, as Assignment
Manager. There, her former on-air skills have helped her keep the channel 2 staff
of reporters and photographers on the streets and on top of the news for many years.
Her hard work and dedication to keeping Daytonians informed now brings her the honor
of induction into the Dayton Broadcaster’s Hall Of Fame.
Dr. Jo
hn C. “Turk” Logan
“Turk” Logan began his radio career in 1970 at WDAO-FM Radio.
(107.7) He eventually became the station’s Program Director and would later be credited
as one of the people who helped to create and promote what is now known as “The Dayton
Sound” of Soul and R & B music from the 1970’s, helping to bring success to local
groups such as The Ohio Players, Heatwave, Dayton and others. After leaving WDAO,
he would eventually take over as General Manager for WCSU-FM at Central State University,
where he worked until his recent retirement. A true pioneer of Urban radio, we are
proud to induct him into the Dayton Broadcaster’s Hall Of Fame.
Toula St
amm
For many years, Toula was the producer for the WHIO-AM radio program “Conversation
Piece”, lining up top local and national notables and celebrities to be guests on
the daily interview show. Over the years, Toula’s efforts brought in names like
the Rev. Billy Graham, Joe Garagiola, Telly Savalas, moonwalker Buzz Aldrin and others.
In fact, a “TV” version of Conversation Piece is what Dayton Broadcast Hall of Famer
Phil Donahue had in mind when he launched his TV show in the 60’s on the former WLWD-TV
(Channel 2). Toula’s broadcast efforts along with her commitment and dedication
to the Dayton community at large now brings her a hearty welcome to the Dayton Broadcaster’s
Hall Of Fame.
Gene “By
Golly” Barry
Though Gene left us in 2001, his legacy lives on in the memories
of thousands and thousands of (former) Dayton teens. He was the “platter pal” of
a generation...the nighttime rock and roll DJ on WING Radio who, in his day, could
command better than 50% of the nighttime radio audience. After leaving WING in 1964,
he was one of the “idea” men who helped launch WDAO-FM radio as the first FM station
in America targeting the black audience. He also served as one of ‘DAO’s first DJ’s.
He would return to WING in the 70’s, during which time he helped raise $40-thousand
dollars for victims of the Xenia tornado. Then returned again in the late 1980’s
for one last radio trip around the block with a Saturday Night oldies show on WING.
And many of his listeners thank him today for his efforts at mentoring them...as
he now joins the ranks of the inductees of the Dayton Broadcaster’s Hall Of Fame.
Bonhart
hn C. “Turk” Logan
amm
Golly” Barry