The History of WJR
News/Talk 760 WJR
The Great Voice of the Great Lakes
85 YEARS STRONG
1922 - 2007
News/Talk 760 WJR signed on to the radio airwaves on May 4, 1922, broadcasting at 517 watts as WCX-AM from the Free Press Building in Detroit. Over the years, through a change in call letters and several changes on the AM dial, WJR grew to be the largest, strongest, most respected radio station in the state of Michigan, broadcasting at 50,000 watts, 24 hours a day from high atop the golden tower of the Fisher Building. Join us today as WJR, the Great Voice of the Great Lakes, celebrates 85 YEARS STRONG!
Podcast SeriesWe are proud to bring you this podcast series, A Look Back at Broadcast Excellence. Mike Whorf takes us for a walk through the history of WJR. Part 2 - G. A. Richards Part 3 - Great Voices from the Golden Tower Part 4 - Building a Legend Part 5 - Live From Studio D Part 6 - The Bud & Joe Show Part 7 - JP Part 8 - News Part 9 - Sports Part 10 - Open House Part 11 - Open House and Bloopers Part 12 - Drama and Entertainment Part 13 - Closing Thoughts |
WJR - 85 Years Strong
A new, 10 minute podcast walking you from the beginning of WJR through today, 85 Years Strong! Click here to listen.
The Story of WJR
An up to date text version of the story of WJR for you to read. Click here to read.
85 Years of Photos
See selected photos from WJR's 85 year history. Click here to view the photos.
Paul W. Smith Show Montage
A look back at the Paul W. Smith Show throughout the years. Click here to listen.
Frank Beckmann Show Montage
A walk through the history of the Frank Beckmann Show here on WJR. Click here to listen.
Mitch Albom Show Montage
Take a listen to some big moments in the Mitch Albom Show. Click here to listen.
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