Dave Plier

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier shares his conversation with Emmy and Grammy award-winning, producer, director, writer and documentary filmmaker Andrew Solt to talk about the most valued television libraries of all time which he owns: The Ed Sullivan Show and The Beatles first appearance on American television. The collection includes over 10,000 performances including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Bill Haley & the Comets, The Doors, Elvis Presley and more.

WGN Radio personality Dave Plier sits down with late-night television legend Jay Leno for an engaging and deeply personal conversation you won’t want to miss. Featured prominently in The Evolution of Late Night Television exhibit, now on display at the Museum of Broadcast Communications in Chicago, Jay reflects on his journey from young stand-up comic to one of the most recognizable figures in American entertainment. In this candid interview, Jay shares stories from his first appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, his favorite years performing on Late Night with David Letterman, and the unforgettable moments from his two decades as host of The Tonight Show. He also offers a glimpse into his passion for classic cars, reflects on the comedians who shaped him — including Rodney Dangerfield and Bob Newhart — and speaks movingly about his role as a caregiver for his wife. Experience Jay Leno’s remarkable story — part of the living history preserved at the Museum of Broadcast Communications. For museum tickets and more, visit MUSEUM.TV.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks with Chicago Bears Super Bowl champion Kevin ‘Butthead’ Butler, radio legend Kevin Matthews, and Jim Shorts about the 1985 Bears’ legendary adventures on the Kevin Matthews Show, the new Loop exhibit at the Museum of Broadcast Communications, and a conversation previewing this Sunday’s Bears-Rams game.

Dave Plier shares his conversation with comedy legend Robert Smigel, the creative force behind the “Da Bears” sketch and the voice of Triumph the Insult Comic Dog. They dive into Smigel’s incredible career, from writing sketches on 425 episodes of Saturday Night Live to co-writing films with Adam Sandler, Conan O’Brien, and more.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier and Dave Schwan reflect on the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as they revisit past conversations with civil rights leader Jesse Jackson and Dr. King’s granddaughter, Yolanda Scott King, highlighting the impact of Dr. King’s work on generations past and present.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier welcomes comedian Erica Rhodes, who went viral last year on the WGN-TV Morning News, to talk about dating, aging, and her appearances at Zanies Rosemont this weekend: TONIGHT at 7pm, Friday and Saturday at 7pm and 9:15pm. You can get $10 OFF the late show on Saturday if you mention WGN. For tickets, visit zanies.com.

UIC Adjunct Lecturer and historian Wally Podrazik joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier, along with Ryan Burrow, Mark Carman and Amanda Czarnecki look back at the notable figures we lost in 2025 including Rob Reiner, James Lovell, Brian Wilson, Diane Keaton, George Wendt, Ryne Sandberg, Roberta Flack, Charlie Kirk, Sister Jean, Hulk Hogan and more.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Dr. Ian Smith about the fallacies about New Year’s resolutions, motivation and commitment to make a change in your life and his latest book ‘The Last 15’ with meal plans and more.

Attorney and WGN Radio host Karen Conti talks to WGN Radio’s Dave Plier about the new laws that take effect on New Year’s Day 2026.

Andrea Darlas joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about the upcoming WGN-TV New Year’s Eve special ‘Coast to Coast Countdown 2026’.