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New York Times
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Former radio host Harry Teinowitz, a Chicago original and ‘man of the people,' dies at 64
In his heyday on sports radio, Harry Teinowitz was at his happiest when he was pitching ideas in show meetings. He just loved to be heard. 'He just had a million ideas and he always wanted to be funny,' his old co-host Carmen DeFalco said. 'He was always thinking of silly, creative, goofy things to do and he believed in all of them. He always committed to the bit. If it flopped, he didn't care. He just wanted to try.' Advertisement On the air Wednesday, another former co-host on ESPN 1000 John Jurkovic smiled as he remembered one of Teinowitz's catchphrases: 'Why don't we try it?' That phrase epitomized Teinowitz, a forever stand-up comic who was always working a room. 'He truly was a big 'idea man,'' DeFalco said. 'He thought every idea was great and funny.' DeFalco and Jurkovic smiled as they eulogized their friend on the radio Wednesday after Teinowitz passed away at 64. He was found unresponsive at his home on Tuesday morning, his younger brother Danny Teinowitz said. .@carmendefalco and @Jurko64 remember their great friend and our teammate Harry Teinowitz. Watch- Listen- — ESPN Chicago (@ESPN1000) July 16, 2025 Teinowitz was an actor, comedian, sports media personality and most recently, a playwright whose greatest fame locally came as one of the three co-hosts on ESPN 1000's hit 'Mac, Jurko & Harry' show, also known as 'The Afternoon Saloon.' He hosted the massively popular drive-time radio show with Dan McNeil and Jurkovic from 2001 through 2009 and then with DeFalco and Jurkovic from 2009-13. Teinowitz's unyielding sense of humor and encyclopedic knowledge of Chicago sports made him an essential member of those shows. His humanity made him relatable. At restaurants and bars across Chicago, he was the life of the party. From radio advertisers to North Side bartenders, he knew everyone's name. He was a bon vivant and a friend to all, but that came at a cost. Teinowitz's late-night carousing was a punchline for many years on the radio show, but his life changed forever in 2011 when he was pulled over in Skokie and arrested for a DUI. He was suspended by the ESPN-owned radio station and went to rehab, returning to host 'Carmen, Jurko and Harry' for two more years. He was let go by the station in March 2013. Advertisement He later hosted for WGN Radio's short-lived sports station, among other jobs, but never reached the level of success he had at AM 1000. Along with his former radio partner Spike Manton, Teinowitz wrote a play about getting sober called 'When Harry Met Rehab.' It opened in Chicago in December 2021 and had a run in New York City in the fall of 2024. When we talked in 2021 before a performance of his play, a contrite Teinowitz reflected about how a tow-truck driver who called the cops on him in 2011 actually saved his life. 'You know, I went to bed that night, thinking that tow-truck driver was probably the biggest (jerk) in the world,' Teinowitz said. 'And now I look back on it, and I think if it weren't for him, I never go to rehab. And never figure out what I figured out. And I'm dead by now.' Health Update:A year ago today @DineeMD spent 10 1/2 hours saving my life by switching livers for me while no one was looking. My friends & family were unbelievable through 7 failed attempts to get a Liver. You guys have been awesome too. But it's the NURSES I can't thank enough. — Harry Teinowitz (@HeyTweetHarry) June 25, 2024 Teinowitz had been in poor health for years and had heart valve surgery and a liver transplant in 2023. 'He was on a clock,' McNeil said in a phone conversation. 'He's been on a clock for several years.' Two days before he passed, former ESPN Chicago reporter Nick Friedell texted Teinowitz from The Stone Pony in Asbury Park, N.J., because Teinowitz was a diehard Bruce Springsteen fan. Other friends, like WGN's Dave Eanet, saw him over the weekend. But when McNeil talked to Teinowitz on Sunday and said they should've gotten together for the 2005 White Sox reunion, he thought Teinowitz was unusually curt. It worried him. 'He said, 'The last thought on my mind lately has been the '05 White Sox,'' McNeil said. 'That's not Harry. Harry was still gung-ho about every (Chicago team).' Advertisement He is survived by his children, Lucy and Reggie; two brothers, Danny and Billy; and a sister, Nancy. 'Harry was the best big brother I could ever imagine having,' Danny Teinowitz said. 'He was selfless, he was sweet, he was generous and very, very funny.' Teinowitz was a Chicago original. He grew up in Glencoe and graduated from Columbia College. His father, Phil Teinowitz, who died at 92 in 2019, was a prosperous real-estate developer and attorney who also invested in racehorses, such as Cryptoclearance, which finished fourth in the 1987 Kentucky Derby. Teinowitz had a love for horse racing and even wrote about it for The Athletic. They're giving away money tomorrow at iconic #churchilldowns in #KentuckyDerby151 It's supposed to pour tomorrow in Louisville. Sitting at 18 to 1 is the great, great, great, greatgrandson of Cryptoclearance, the number one mudder of his time, #Tiztastic should love the slop! 🏇🏻 — Harry Teinowitz (@HeyTweetHarry) May 2, 2025 In his acting days, he had a bit part in 'Risky Business' where he complimented Tom Cruise's character on having a party with high school students and prostitutes. 'Excellent idea, Joel,' a smiling Teinowitz said. 'Really excellent.' While he had a bigger role in the 1980 comedy 'Up The Academy,' he always lamented that he should've had Curtis Armstrong's part in 'Risky Business,' which in his mind would've led to him being a star in 'Revenge of the Nerds.' But he wound up making it in Chicago radio. He worked with Jonathon Brandmeier and Danny Bonaduce on The Loop and hosted with Manton on WMVP before his big break. The 'Mac, Jurko and Harry' show launched on May 3, 2001, with great hopes and no guarantees. But it became a hit. These three large men filled a small studio with humor, tension and $400 lunches catered by local restaurants. Advertisement McNeil was the acerbic sports radio veteran, while Jurkovic was the colorful recently retired NFL player. Teinowitz was the everyman, a fan of all teams, even both the Cubs and White Sox. His privileged upbringing and cockeyed optimism made him a target for his co-hosts, but to people who worked at the station, he was always warm and engaging. Got the call today that my good friend Harry Teinowitz passed away, & my heart just sank. He believed in me before I believed in myself. Always lifting me up, always in my corner. Harry was the kind of friend everyone hopes to have in their life. 🙏🏽 — Jarrett Payton (@paytonsun) July 16, 2025 He also knew his sports. He memorized jersey numbers, he knew dates and anniversaries. His 'Harry's almanac' segments were a staple of his shows. He became friends with athletes like Steve Trachsel and Kelly Wunsch. 'Harry's Chicago sports acumen was aces,' McNeil said. 'Harry was an absolute necessity,' Jurkovic said on the air Wednesday. 'You had to have him to make that thing work. Without him, it wouldn't not have worked to the level that worked.' While Teinowitz courted laughs, the on-air tension between Teinowitz and McNeil was one of the reasons for the original Afternoon Saloon show's success. 'I think the main reason people listened is they wanted to hear when Mac and I were going to kill each other,' Teinowitz told me years ago. The two argued on and off the air and even shoved each other in the studio once, leading to joint suspensions. At the 2005 World Series, they yelled at each other so loud in the radio booth that the players noticed. But Teinowitz and McNeil became closer in recent years, talking regularly and meeting for meals. McNeil said he thought Teinowitz had been feeling better about his life. Advertisement 'I'm hanging on to the idea that he became 'Happy Harry' again for about 18 months,' McNeil said. Danny Teinowitz said his brother was still working on different projects, including a movie screenplay. 'He had done so much, but he had so much left to do,' he said. Teinowitz's funeral is scheduled for Monday in Wilmette, and friends and family will gather at a local restaurant to celebrate his life. You can bet everyone will be laughing about something Teinowitz said or did, doing impressions of him and retelling his old bits. It will be his kind of party. 'He was a man of the people,' McNeil said. 'He loved life in Chicago, and he loved sports fans. We should do a toast to Harry Teinowitz one day every year for people who celebrate what's good in our city. That's his legacy.' (Top photo, from left, of John Jurkovic, Dan McNeil and Harry Teinowitz: Courtesy of ESPN 1000)
News24
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News24
Get to know YFM's Ayanda MVP, the voice behind one of SA's top youth radio stations
She's killing it on the DJ decks and behind the mic. Ayanda Mdluli, better known as Ayanda MVP, started her career as a TV presenter for a kiddies show on SABC 3 called Vibez and has been booked and busy ever since. Radio host Ayanda MVP fully embraces elegance and couture as she hosts the launch of the Juicy Couture fragrance range✨️ #VivaLaJuicy #JuicyLife — TRUELOVE Magazine (@TrueLoveMag) April 24, 2025 This developed into a passion for the arts, which led to her enrolling at the National School of the Arts to pursue drama. She decided to take a more professional route, where she chose to study psychology and criminology at the University of Pretoria. During her time there, Ayanda joined the campus radio station Tuks FM, which is where the radio bug bit her! She started with the night or graveyard shifts to being the host of the breakfast show. As her talent became more evident, her presence and influence in the media industry became more apparent. Ayanda's rise to stardom kicked off when she joined YFM in 2013, introducing herself as a dynamic media personality. In 2017, she joined one of Johannesburg's most influential radio stations, 947, for five years. View this post on Instagram A post shared by AyandaMVP (@ayandamvp) In 2022, she went back to YFM, where she connected with her fans and listeners. She's had a successful time at the station with her Home Run with Ayanda MVP show from 15:00 to 18:00, where she connects with her 'homies'. Ayanda is also well-known for her world-class musical selection as a hip hop DJ and has been a part of some of the biggest line-ups in Mzansi. She is also a voiceover artist, MC and TV presenter for BET's Beatz and Rhymes. Ayanda channels herself in everything she does, creating an authentic and holistic brand for audiences to resonate with.
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Yahoo
Former Fort Worth radio host sentenced to jail after violating probation
The Brief Former Fort Worth radio host Justin Frazell has been sentenced to six years in prison for violating the terms of his probation. Frazell was on probation after pleading guilty in 2022 to the sexual assault of a teenager; he violated his probation by failing to complete required sex offender treatment. He was originally sentenced to seven years of deferred adjudication for the 2020 assault and was booked into jail on June 16, 2025. TARRANT COUNTY, Texas - Justin Frazell, 51, a former Fort Worth radio host, has been sentenced to serve six years in prison after he violated the terms of his probation, according to the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office. What we know In 2022, Frazelle pleaded guilty to the sexual assault of a 17-year-old girl at his Mansfield home. The assault happened on New Year's Eve in 2020. In 2022, he was sentenced to seven years of deferred adjudication. He was also required to register as a sex offender and may not have firearms or use drugs or alcohol. According to the D.A.s office, the victim and her family agreed to the plea. He was required to undergo sex offender treatment. According to the District Attorney's Office, he did not complete that treatment and was discharged from the program. He was booked into the Tarrant County Jail on June 16, 2025. Frazell was a former host on Fort Worth's KFWR 95.9 The Ranch. The Source Information in this article is from the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office.
Daily Mail
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Myleene Klass wears lycra unitard to head to work at Smooth radio - after announcing surprise career move
Myleene Klass turned heads in a figure-hugging outfit as she was pictured arriving at the Smooth Radio studios on Thursday. The radio host, 46, strutted through central London in a black lycra unitard which showed off her incredible physique. Carrying a bouquet of flowers in one hand and a duffel bag over her shoulder, the presenter wore dark sunglasses and a Skechers cap. The Skechers brand ambassador completed her look by slipping into a pair of all white trainers by the same label. And the star seemed in great spirits ready for her latest radio show, offering a beaming smile as she posed for photos outside the studios. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Her appearance in London comes on the same week Myleene revealed a surprising new career move. Posing in her new uniform, the 46-year-old shared that she is now a trained volunteer with St John. Ambulance in a new post on Instagram. The former singer had been studying a course in order to become a first aider after twice saving her daughters from choking. Announcing that she has passed the course, Myleene captioned her post: 'Check out my new office! 'Thank you for your countless messages of love and support. Im so proud to be a part of the @stjohn_ambulance family, serving my community officially and as ambassador. I don't think anyone (myself included) realises how much work and study goes into it. 'It's easy to take the guys in green coats for granted thinking they just volunteer for events and sporting fixtures, but honestly, the practical and written exams, the A&E doctors training and testing you, the kit prep alone and the weekly top up reminder classes, whilst alot are also massively reassuring, and all actions are carried out with dignity to the patient as the priority at ALL times. 'I can safely confirm, you and your loved ones are in the best of hands.' Myleene, who has spoken openly about women's health issues in the past, opened up last week about 'feeling exhausted' after noticing she's been experiencing the symptoms of perimenopause. Her appearance in London comes on the same week Myleene revealed a surprising new career move. The 46-year-old took to Instagram to announce that she is now a trained volunteer with St John. Ambulance in a new post on Instagram The 46-year-old - who admitted she's at the 'right age' for perimenopause - revealed she has been struggling to sleep and experiencing migraines. 'I don't get the hot flushes that my auntie used to talk about,' she said, 'but I do get completely exhausted and don't sleep at night. The migraines are so terrible! 'I've got a supportive partner. The first thing I do is wake up, open my eyes and he puts a coffee in my hand. He's great, we do it together.' Myleene and boyfriend Simon Motson have been together since 2015 and share her youngest son, five-year-old Apollo. Before splitting with ex-husband Graham Quinn in 2012, they had two daughters, Ava, 17 and Hero, 13.
Daily Mail
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Bob Murphy and Sharnelle Vella: Hear the moment ABC radio star has a VERY frosty moment with his co-host after making a disgraceful sexually charged comment about her live on air
Former AFL star turned ABC radio host Bob Murphy has made a grovelling apology for insinuating that his female co-host once worked at a strip club - only to have her return serve with a very blunt and frosty reaction. Murphy made the shocking comment on Wednesday's instalment of the broadcaster's Melbourne Breakfast program. He and co-host Sharnelle Vella were interviewing Elinor Kasapidis from Certified Practising Accountants Australia on getting the right financial advice when Vella said, 'I remember when I worked in retail many moons ago when I was still in high school...' Murphy quickly interjected with: 'Not at Spearmint Rhino?', referring to a well-known Melbourne strip club. The former Western Bulldogs star began Thursday's program by trying to extend an olive branch to Vella. 'I think it'd be pertinent from my point of view to start with some news that came out of this studio,' he began. 'For those of you who listened to the show yesterday, or have woken up to a story in the newspaper that refers to an inappropriate comment I made yesterday, I think I need to address that publicly to apologise. 'I did that insinuated my colleague and co-host Sharnelle here worked at Spearmint Rhino, a well-known strip club. 'Cutting straight to the point, it was not just a mistake, it was a gross and inaccurate off-hand quip. 'I promised Sharnelle that I'd never disrespect her and I did break that promise. 'Put simply, I'm really sorry.' Vella's reply was stony and very frank. 'Look, I won't let you off the hook on it. It wasn't OK,' she said. 'I appreciate your words, but we do move on.' Daily Mail Australia has approached the ABC for comment, and does not insinuate that Vella has ever worked in a strip club. Murphy, who was a highly respected footy player and two-time All-Australian, has had a bumpy start to the year in his new role, with the breakfast show's ratings dipping from a 7.9 per cent audience share to 6.3 per cent in March. Another dip to just 5.6 per cent followed in April. Earlier this year, the 42-year-old Bulldogs great was criticised by rival radio presenter Tom Elliott for being 'woke' after he used the term 'AFLM' to describe the men's top-flight Australian Rules football competition. 'Does anybody else honestly want to call the AFL the AFLM?,' Elliott said on 3AW Mornings. 'In America, you have the NBA and then the WNBA, that works fine. 'I think he [Murphy] is the only person who does this. He persists in calling the AFL the AFLM ... that is wokeness.' Back in 2023, Murphy hit out at former Bulldogs team-mate Jason Akermanis regarding a difference of opinion on whether footy stars should come out as gay. Akermanis was suspended by the Bulldogs and later delisted in 2010 after writing in a newspaper column that a player coming out as gay would be too controversial for the league, writing: 'Stay in the closet'. Murphy reflected on the controversy in an episode of ABC's 'Four Corners' podcast. He said he was 'disgusted', 'embarrassed' and 'hurt' by Akermanis's comments. Akermanis later stood by his comment, branding Murphy a 'sook' and a 'complete myth'. In the history of the Australian football league, no player has ever come out as openly gay. Murphy, meanwhile, said any player to do so would be backed by players and the AFL in an empassioned statement. 'You will be fought for and supported,' the former Bulldogs captain said.
