The Radio Tower

Radio Tower 49: John Caracciolo of JVC Broadcasting


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John Caracciolo has been a mainstay in Long Island radio for decades, from learning his trade at WNYT to the glory years at WLIR to now overseeing stations like LI News Radio (103.9 FM) and La Fiesta (98.5 FM).

On today’s episode you’ll hear more about his journey from engineer to entrepreneur and why he thinks radio is still a vital force in people’s lives. You’ll also hear about the people he misses from the scene, including Bob Buchmann (WBAB) and Jack Ellsworth (WALK, WLIM).

Links

  • JVC Broadcasting
  • LI News Radio
  • New Wave: Dare to be Different (WLIR documentary)

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The Radio TowerBy The Long Island Radio and Television Historical Society

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