Friday, November 20, 2009
Viewpoints
Pop Culture: Adam Graham
Adam Graham: To answer the question in the headline, probably not, but Segel did pull a Mike Jones and give out his phone number to fans at the Wiltern … Continued
Words & Music: Susan Whitall
Susan Whitall: I knew readers would email to add names to my abbreviated list of Motown rock acts in Wednesday's Detroit News story on Power of Zeus
For … Continued
Tuned In: TV Blog
Mekeisha Madden Toby: ABC knows how to win a sweeps war.
This month, the network has pulled in some really big names to guest star on a number of its … Continued
Detroit radio dial guide
AM STATIONS
CBEF (540) -- French language programming
WRDT (560) -- Christian teaching and weekend talk
CKWW (580) -- Adult standards/some big band
CFCO (630) -- Oldies/full-service Canadian
WNZK (690) -- Multilingual/talk (680 nights)
WJR (760) -- News-talk-personality & sports
CKLW (800) -- Canadian news/talk and information
WFDF (910) -- Radio Disney (kids)
WWJ (950) -- News, traffic & weather
WDEO (990) -- Catholic music & news
WUFL (1030) -- Family radio/religious programming (daytime)
WTKA (1050) -- Sports talk
CHOK (1070) -- Oldies/Canadian sports/Blue Jays
WCAR (1090) -- Catholic programming
WDFN (1130) -- Sports talk/Stoney & Wojo/Pistons
WCXI (1160) -- Classic country (daytime only)
WCHB (1200) -- Talk (morning)/gospel music
WXYT (1270) -- Sports talk/Tigers/Red Wings
WLBY (1290) -- Air America/liberal talk radio
WDTW (1310) -- Liberal talk/Air America
WEXL (1340) -- Christian music
WDTK (1400) -- Syndicated conservative talk
WMKM (1440) -- Southern gospel/preaching
WPON (1460) -- Rare oldies/ multilingual
WSDS (1480) -- Hispanic/All Spanish language
WLQV (1500) -- Satellite-delivered religion/talk
CBE (1550) -- CBC variety/Canadian news
WAAM (1600) -- Talk radio/Joey Reynolds
FM STATIONS
CIMX (88.7) -- Alternative rock
WEMU (89.1) -- NPR and jazz
WHFR (89.3) -- Classical/Henry Ford Community College
CBE (89.9) -- CBC classical and fine arts (Canadian)
WKAR (90.5) -- Classical/ Michigan State University
WRCJ (90.9) -- Classical days/jazz at night
WGTE (91.3) Classical/fine arts/public radio
CJAM (91.5) -- Univ. of Windsor/Alternative Rock
WUOM (91.7) -- NPR/talk/University of Michigan
WMXD (92.3) -- Soft urban contemporary "The Mix"
WDRQ (93.1) -- "Doug-FM," variety adult hits (Jack format)
WHMI (93.5) -- Classic hits/Livingston County news
CIDR (93.9) -- Soft adult contemporary
CKSY (94.3) -- Adult contemporary
WCSX (94.7) -- Classic rock/J.J. & Lynne
WKQI (95.5) -- Top 40 hits/Mojo in a.m.
WDVD (96.3) -- Hits of the '80s and '90s
CHYR (96.7) -- Adult contemporary/pop
WKRK (97.1) -- Sports/Tigers/Red Wings/Lions
WJLB (97.9) -- Urban contemporary & hip hop
WTWR (98.3) -- Top 40 hits (Monroe)
WVMV (98.7) -- Smooth jazz
WYCD (99.5) -- Detroit's country; Dr. Don a.m.
WNIC (100.3) -- Adult hits;Chris Edmonds a.m.
WRIF (101.1-1) -- Rock 'n' roll/Drew & Mike
WRVF (101.5) -- Soft adult contemporary
WDET (101.9) -- NPR/jazz/variety
WHTD (102.7) -- Hip-hop & urban hits
WWWW (102.9) -- Today's Country Music
WMUZ (103.5) -- Christian music/news/talk
WOMC (104.3) -- Oldies/Dick Purtan mornings
WIOT (104.7) -- Rock ; Bob & Tom a.m.
WMGC (105.1) -- Adult contemp; Jim Harper a.m.
WDMK (105.9) -- Adult urban; Joyner a.m.; Mason p.m.
WDTW (106.7) -- Classic hits, "The Drive"
WQKL (107.1) -- Adult album alternative rock
WGPR (107.5) -- Urban pop/jazz
Reception for some stations may be affected by geographical location, style of antenna and type of receiver.
Source: Art Vuolo, The Radio Guide
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Entertainment
- Oprah's departure presents problem for TV stations - 08:04 PM
- "Going Rogue" is going big - 06:49 PM
- Heidi Klum wows crowd at Victoria's Secret show - 11:43 AM
- Ohio Parker-Broderick surrogacy case goes to jury - 06:19 PM
- Q&A: Debut CD from Wale taps into his emotions - 04:10 PM
- NYC TV newsman guilty of attempted assault on wife - 07:13 PM
- Eminem says 'Relapse 2' now will come out in 2010 - 03:50 PM
- Wesley Snipes appeals 3 tax convictions in Georgia - 12:59 PM
- Miley Cyrus tour bus overturns in Va., killing 1 - 03:38 PM
Game on
'Dragon Age: Origins' features smokin'-hot game play
With "Dragon Age," you will be hard-pressed to recall another game with as much substance and style. "Band Hero" features easier game-play controls and a family-friendly track list. - 11/20/2009
New on kid vid
'Farscape' series megaset offers good sci-fi fun
This week's new releases for kids, teens and families, from the sci-fi adventure of "Farscape" to the more personal story behind "Is Anybody There." - 11/20/2009
African-American wineries, ancestry searches are in the spotlight at museum
Get an education in wine while enjoying a night on the town tonight at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. Wines available for sampling include red and white wines from three African American-owned wineries. - 11/20/2009
2009 holiday DVD guide: Plop these Christmas videos in the player
It's holiday time again, and that means a new batch of DVDs to help get you in the mood. Here's a look at this year's new Christmas releases for kids and families. - 11/19/2009
Star of the Found Footage Festival: Your home movie
Nick Prueher and Joe Pickett have turned their appreciation for videos of the so-bad-they're-good ilk -- like birthday party tapes found at garage sales -- into a touring show. The Found Footage Festival makes its first visit to Metro Detroit tonight at the Main Art Theatre in Royal Oak. - 11/19/2009
DJ denies allegations of former co-host
Jim "JJ" Johnson reacted Wednesday to the news that his former WCSX-FM (94.7) co-host Lynne Woodison Lyman made allegations against him in a lawsuit filed against their former employer, Greater Media Inc. - 11/19/2009
Colum McCann novel wins national award for fiction
The 60th annual National Book Awards was a night to celebrate literature and to wonder about its future. Lifetime achievement winner Gore Vidal envisioned only pulp and dust Wednesday as he contemplated the state of books, while fellow honorary winner Dave Eggers declared that we live in a golden age. - 11/19/2009
Nintendo's Mario endures even as games come and go
Mario, the pot-bellied Italian plumber with a penchant for rescuing princesses, collecting golden coins and gobbling magic mushrooms, has been around for nearly three decades. And even though he hasn't changed much, the latest game he stars in, the newly released "The New Super Mario Bros. Wii" is one of the holiday season's top titles. - 11/19/2009
What's goin' on in Metro Detroit
Our picks and other happenings organized by categories such as music, visual arts/museums and film. - 11/19/2009
Ex-WCSX DJ sues, says she was harassed
The former co-host of the "JJ and Lynne" morning show on WCSX-FM (94.7) filed a federal lawsuit against the classic rock station's owners Tuesday, alleging she was sexually harassed by her co-host James Johnson. - 11/18/2009
Garrison Keillor bringing 'Prairie' to the Fox
Garrison Keillor, the folksy host of "A Prairie Home Companion," will bring his radio show to the Fox Theatre on Feb. 27, 2010, for a live, national broadcast. - 11/18/2009
Review: Stephen King's 'Dome' is among his best
By now with Stephen King, it's easy to think this is all kind of ridiculous. An invisible dome descending upon a small town in Maine? People trapped inside, trying to figure out what on Earth is going on and -- as always in a Stephen King story -- dying in droves? - 11/18/2009
'Uncharted 2' leads Video Game Award nominations
New York -- "Uncharted 2: Among Thieves" has seized a leading eight nominations for this year's Video Game Awards, Spike TV announced Wednesday. - 11/18/2009
Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 friend Facebook
Users of the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 video game consoles can now brag about their achievements on Facebook. Both systems are integrating the social network this week. - 11/18/2009
Johnson 'shocked' by former radio co-host's lawsuit
Today Jim "JJ" Johnson reacted to the news that his former WCSX-FM (94.7) co-host Lynne Woodison Lyman made allegations against him in a lawsuit filed against their former employer, Greater Media Inc. - 11/18/2009








