Dave Plier

Dave Plier talks to official Dr. Seuss biographer, journalist and author Judith Morgan about the 50th Anniversary of the television production ’How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ and the life and legend of the illusive Theodor Geisel, as well as his most memorable characters in his 47 award-winning books.   What’s your favorite part of The Grinch?

Pop culture historians Walter Podrazik and Kevin Pokorny talk about ‘Those We Lost in 2016’ in TV, Movies, Music, Sports and other notable figures including Florence Henderson, Abe Vigoda, Prince, David Bowie, Nancy Reagan, Muhammad Ali, Gene Wilder, John Glenn and more.

Dave Plier and Dave Schwan talk ‘This Week in History’ including ‘A Visit from St. Nicholas’ written in 1823,  ‘A Christmas Carol’ by Charles Dickens is published in 1843, 1st string of Christmas lights in 1882, ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ premieres in 1946, the 1st radio broadcast in space, Chicago Bulls coach Phil Jackson is quickest coach to reach 500 wins. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3252115/3252115_2016-12-18-063115.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3748.mp3

Dave, listeners and the late night crew talk about their favorite holiday TV episodes of all time including:  I Love Lucy, The Honeymooners, The Dick Van Dyke Show, The Brady Bunch, All in the Family, Cheers, Seinfeld’s ‘Festivus for the rest of us’, Johnny Carson’s ‘The Tonight Show’, Modern Family and more! What is your favorite holiday sitcom episode?

In this wgnradio.com exclusive, Dave Plier shares his conversations over the years featuring legendary crooner Frank Sinatra, including conversations with his longtime Manager Tony Oppedisano; comedian and friend Don Rickles; the history of Frank’s favorite drink, Jack Daniels, with Master Distiller Chris Fletcher; a reflection of Frank’s life including the Rat Pack, his record label, his concerts, ties to the mafia, the Kennedy’s, The Reagan’s and his final days with renown biographer James Kaplan; and stories of Frank on the […]

There is a drop dead funny award winning web series on Funnyordie.com called ‘F’ed. It’s about surviving the apocalypse and then living together… with combative idiots… and one of the stars of the series, Julia Wackenheim, joins Dave to talk about it all!

Dave welcomes Chicago children’s television legend Bill Jackson to share memories of the beloved BJ & the Dirty Dragon, Gigglesnort Hotel, the Blob, the many young artists he inspired and his new book ‘Kid Show: My World of Imagination’. Who is your favorite character from BJ & the Dirty Dragon?

Dave, the morning crew and listeners talk about the passing of actress Florence Henderson.

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Ronnie Spector joins Dave to talk about her six decades on stage working with the likes of Darlene Love, Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, and The Rolling Stones. Do you have a favorite Ronnie Spector song? *NOTE: Ronnie Spector’s ‘Best Christmas Party Ever’ at the Genesee Theatre Concert (referenced in the conversation) was canceled shortly after this interview.  

Dave is joined by Steve Barr, the Retail & Consumer Leader for Price Waterhouse Coopers, on the holiday retail outlook for this year and what you should look for as you shop. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3228014/3228014_2016-11-25-112514.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3779.mp3