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Fall TV reflects writers and actors strikes: Reality...

Dave Plier ·

2023/09/16

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Watching TV author Wally Podrazik about the 70th anniversary of TV Guide, the writers and actors strikes, and the absence of a fall TV season with reality shows and reruns.

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Comedian Nikki Glaser Uncensored: ‘The Good Girl...

Dave Plier ·

2023/09/09

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier sits down with comedian Nikki Glaser on her rise in the comedy world, her jokes about sex, commitment, boyfriends, drinking, parents and her safe space performing on the stage.

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Kevin Matthews at the Arcada Theatre with Mancow, Jim...

Dave Plier ·

2023/09/09

Chicago radio great Kevin Matthews joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about his upcoming appearance on Thursday, October 4th at the Arcada Theatre with Erich ‘Mancow’ Muller and comedian Mike Toomey. For tickets, visit oshows.com. Later, Jim Shorts joins the conversation with his ‘Pig Skin Picks’ for this Sunday’s Bears-Packers game.

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WGN-TV’s Sarah Jindra and Ji Suk Li on new show...

Dave Plier ·

2023/09/09

WGN-TV’s Sarah Jindra and Ji Suk Li talk to WGN Radio’s Dave Plier about their new weekday TV series ‘Spotlight Chicago’ which will spotlight Chicago events, showcase area individuals and organizations making a difference in the community, and feature visits to local attractions.

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Bill O’Reilly: The importance of term limits, witch...

Dave Plier ·

2023/09/09

Journalist Bill O’Reilly joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about his views on the need for term limits, the challenges to pass legislation to get it done, and the witch hunts in Washington.

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Mike Rowe from Discovery Channel’s ‘Dirty Jobs’,...

Dave Plier ·

2023/09/04

Mike Rowe from Discovery’s ‘Dirty Jobs’, Deadliest Catch’, podcast ‘The Way I Heard It’ and mikeroweworks.org joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to celebrate Labor Day, his $1M in scholarships, the American work ethic, and reducing remote working.

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Celebrating comedy legend Bob Newhart’s 94th birthday!

Dave Plier ·

2023/09/04

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier celebrates comedy legend Bob Newhart as he celebrates his 94th birthday with behind the scene stories of ‘The Bob Newhart Show’ and ‘Newhart’.

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This is history: The true meaning of Labor Day, the...

Dave Plier ·

2023/09/04

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier and Dave Schwan talk about the history of the American labor movement and the legacy of comedian Jerry Lewis and what was an annual tradition on Labor Day weekend, the MDA telethon.

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Bob’s Record Collection: Gladstone Park’s Throwback...

Dave Plier ·

2023/09/04

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Johnny Garrido about Gladstone Park’s Throwback Music Fest on Friday 9/8 – Sunday 9/10. The Gladstone Park Community will also honor all the sacrifices of our military members and first responders, past and present. Visit throwbackmuscifest.com for more information.

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Weber Grill: Labor Day favorites, fall grilling, the...

Dave Plier ·

2023/09/04

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks backyard autumn grilling, tailgating tips and more with Weber Ambassador Kevin Kolman.

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Comedy Tonight: Pat McGann, Tom Dreesen, Richard...

Dave Plier ·

2023/09/02

On WGN Radio’s Stand-Up Comedy Special, Dave talks all things comedy with Pat McGann, Tom Dreesen and his Sinatra stories, Richard Lewis on his longtime friendship with Larry David, Tom Papa, Judd Apatow on his friend the late Garry Shandling and Kelly Carlin on her father George Carlin. Dave also shares his 2014 interview with […]

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Music legend Don McLean and American Pie

Dave Plier ·

2023/08/26

Music legend Don McLean talks to WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to preview his upcoming concert at The Arcada Theatre on Friday September 1st, writing and performing his iconic song ‘American Pie,’ and more.

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Anheuser-Busch heir Billy Busch on book ‘Family...

Dave Plier ·

2023/08/26

Anheuser Busch heir Billy Busch joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about his family history and legacy in his new book ‘Family Reigns’ and also talks to Dave about his serious offer to buy back the Budweiser brand in America.

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A requiem for Saturday morning cartoon blocks

Dave Plier ·

2023/08/26

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to TV historians Wally Podrazik and Jim Engel about the lost art of Saturday Morning Cartoons including ‘Bugs Bunny/Road Runner’, ‘Superfriends’, ’Top Cat’, ’The Banana Splits’, ’The Pink Panther’, ‘Fat Albert’, ‘Schoolhouse Rock’, ’The Smurfs’ and LIVE action shows ‘HR Pufnstuf’ and ‘Pee Wee’s Playhouse’.

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Fox 32’s Corey McPherrin retires from Chicago television

Dave Plier ·

2023/08/19

Longtime Fox 32 News anchor and sports broadcaster Corey McPherrin retires on Friday August 18, 2023 and joins Dave Plier LIVE in studio hours before his final broadcast.

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Legendary anchorman Bill Kurtis on new Hulu series...

Dave Plier ·

2023/08/19

Legendary anchorman Bill Kurtis joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about his new series on Hulu: ‘Cold Case Files: DNA Speaks’. His former on air co-anchor Walter Jacobson stops by the studio for a mini reunion and talk about the 50th anniversary of their pairing.

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NBC5’s Steve Dolinsky previews Pizza City Fest next...

Dave Plier ·

2023/08/19

NBC5 Chicago’s Steve Dolinsky joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about his Pizza City Fest, taking place at The Salt Shed on Saturday August 26th and Sunday August 27th. For tickets visit pizzacityfest.com.

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It’s time to head back to school with Dave and Alex...

Dave Plier ·

2023/08/19

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier welcomes his youngest son into the studio to talk about his summer, heading back to class, and with some fun facts about school.

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Joey D’Auria, WGN-TV’s Bozo from 1984-2001, on an...

Dave Plier ·

2023/08/19

Voice-over artist Joey D’Auria, Chicago’s Bozo from 1984-2001, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about the legacy of the Bozo character and his appearance at the Wheaton All Night Flea Market on Saturday. Visit https://zurkopromotions.com/wheaton-illinois-all-night-flea-market/.

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Pat Tomasulo from the WGN Morning News: Zanies...

Dave Plier ·

2023/07/29

WGN-TV’s Pat Tomasulo joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about his list for the most overrated summer activities and his upcoming shows at Zanies in Chicago on Thursday August 3rd – Saturday August 5th.

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