WHBY 100
As part of WHBY’s 100th Anniversary, we’re bringing you a special series that explores our rich history. These segments will dive into key moments from the past century, from WHBY’s early days to its evolution as a trusted voice in news, talk, and local radio. Hear stories of historic broadcasts, community impact, and behind-the-scenes moments. Plus, hear interviews with former hosts, employees, and industry insiders. Don’t miss this special journey through 100 years of radio excellence!
WHBY 100 | Episode 55: “Tower Static Irks Residents”
WHBY 100 | Episode 54: WHBY gains sister station WAPL
WHBY 100 | Episode 53: WHBY needs to relocate | Van Abel's Commercial
WHBY 100 | Episode 52: Bob Lloyd calls the WIAA Class A Girls Basketball Quarter Finals game
WHBY 100 | Episode 51: Woodward Communications acquires 1230 WHBY
WHBY 100 | Episode 50: WHBY Holds a Radiothon and Gets Refurbished
In 1974, WHBY held a radiothon and completed a refurbishing project. The Watergate scandal also reached its peak that year.
WHBY 100 | Episode 49: WHBY Welcomes Ray Wiater as News Director
In 1973, WHBY welcomed Ray Wiater as news director, and the Watergate scandal picked up steam.
WHBY 100 | Episode 48: WHBY Broadcasts New Programs
In 1972, WHBY debuted a new news program and aired a new series called "Concepts." That year also saw the Watergate scandal take off.
WHBY 100 | Episode 47: WHBY Faces Emergency Situations
In 1971, WHBY faced not one, but two emergency situations, and the Milwaukee Bucks went all the way.
WHBY 100 | Episode 46: WHBY Assists in a Criminal Case
In 1970, WHBY assisted in a criminal case involving an Appleton alderman, and the Milwaukee Brewers made their debut.
WHBY 100| Episode 45: One Giant Leap
We landed on the moon, Woodstock, and another protest at the Capitol.
WHBY 100| Episode 44: The Original Social Media
The Packers dynasty comes to an end, the Milwaukee Bucks play their first season, and WHBY gets a mention in Washington by the Mayor of Green Bay
WHBY 100| Episode 43: The Ice Bowl Sets The Standard For Cold Weather Football
The Ice Bowl paves the way to Superbowl 2 and protests break out along the bottom part of the state for a number of reasons
WHBY 100| Episode 42: WHBY Defends The Beatles & Free Speech
We talk about a fascinating story surrounding WHBY, the Beatles, and an effort to ban their music.
WHBY 100| Episode 41: The Passage Of The Civil Rights Act
We look at a major milestone in equality, the Packers win the 1965 NFL Championship, and the first TV station in Northeast Wisconsin broadcasts in color
WHBY 100 | Episode 40: The country adapts to LBJ and turmoil begins in Vietnam
WHBY 100 | Episode 39: WHBY listeners hear about the tragedy in Dallas
WHBY 100 I Episode 38: WHBY covers a busy election year
WHBY 100 I Episode 37: WHBY joins the CBS Radio Network
WHBY 100 | Episode 35: WHBY trains for severe weather and enemy attacks in 1959
WHBY 100 | Episode 34: WHBY & other broadcasters learn hard lesson on severe weather coverage
WHBY 100 | Episode 36: WHBY and its listeners enter the 1960's
WHBY 100 | Episode 35: WHBY trains for severe weather and enemy attacks in 1959
WHBY 100 | Episode 34: WHBY & other broadcasters learn hard lesson on severe weather coverage
WHBY 100 | Episode 33: WHBY covers some big changes in politics & grows news coverage
WHBY 100 | Episode 32: Year starts on a stormy note ends with extensive political coverage
WHBY 100 | Episode 31: WHBY celebrates 30 Years with exclusives
WHBY 100 | Episode 30: The First Shopping Mall Opens In Appleton
We look back at the opening of the Valley Fair Shopping Center, and what ultimately led to the decline of the Red Scare.
WHBY 100 | Episode 29: "Go, You Packers, Go"
We examine the end of the Korean War, and an odd relationship between the Packers, music, and WHBY.
WHBY 100 | Episode 28: The Fox Cities Play A Pivotal Role In The Presidential Election
We look at the impact the Presidential campaign season had on our neck of the woods, and look at a QB the Packers grabbed that doesn't have quite the name recognition that the next guy did.
WHBY 100 | Episode 27: The Emergence Of The Red Scare
We take a look back at the role WHBY played in keeping local families informed as their loved ones fought overseas, the region was caught up in the phenomenon known as the Red Scare, and we look back into what pop culture looked like in the era.
WHBY 100 | Episode 26: The End Of The Post War Era
We take a look at an effor to expand WHBY's programming, the beginning of the Korean War, and the transition Northeast Wisconsin's economic scene set it up for the future.
WHBY 100 | Episode 25: WHBY and radio overall still dominate, but TV on the horizon
WHBY 100 | Episode 24: WHBY Covers an Eventful Year For the United States & Beyond
WHBY 100 | Episode 23: WHBY Offer Local Quiz Show and Adds On-Air Time
WHBY 100 | Episode 22: From War Years to Labor Battles
WHBY 100-1948 EPISODE 24-WHBY covers an eventful year for the U.S. and the world
WHBY 100 | Episode 21: Fox Valley Residents Carry On Not Knowing World War II is Ending
WHBY 100 | Episode 20: WHBY and D-Day
June 6, 1944 D Day took place and radio stations like WHBY carried all of the breaking news. Plus, he years ends with local high school students singing Christmas Carols in three languages.
WHBY 100 | Episode 19: WHBY War Bonds Programs and WHBY Announcer Makes the News
It's the year 1943 and WHBY continues to raise a lot of money for the war and WHBY Announcer Noel Franzen makes the news and is saved by Appleton Firemen. And find out who the Green Bay Packers First Round Pick was in 1943.
