How old is Earl Pitts now?
Gary Burbank as Earl Pitts. "I'm almost 80 years old!" Burbank says by phone from his Florida home. The popular WLW-AM afternoon host has continued doing the two-minute weekday Pitts comedy bits after retiring from the station 13 years ago this month.
Is Gary Burbank done with Earl Pitts Redneck commentary?
Gary Burbank, who retired from WLW-AM in 2007, tapes his finale Earl Pitts commentary this week. You know what makes me sick? It's hearing that Gary Burbank is ending his nationally syndicated Earl Pitts redneck commentaries after 35 years. Gary Burbank as Earl Pitts. "I'm almost 80 years old!" Burbank says by phone from his Florida home.
Who is the real Dave Pitts?
Pitts was just one of many characters Burbank did on radio here after he was hired from Louisville in 1980. A parody Pitts campaign for Ohio governor in 1986, running "against" Democrat Richard Celeste and Republican Jim Rhodes, made Pitts the star of Burbank's afternoon show.
Did Earl Pitts run for governor in 1986?
A parody Pitts campaign for Ohio governor in 1986, running "against" Democrat Richard Celeste and Republican Jim Rhodes, made Pitts the star of Burbank's afternoon show. The campaign was launched with a huge rally at a Cincinnati brewery. "Earl didn't like Donald Trump, because he says Trump stole his act. Earl used to do rallies," Burbank says.
Where can I listen to Earl Pitts?
The daily routines became an instant hit, and a few years later Pitts' commentaries were syndicated nationally. Earl Pitts now is heard on about 200 stations and via XM Satellite Radio's WLW simulcast.
Is Earl Pitts still on the radio?
The Pitts bits, which air at 5:22 a.m. weekdays on WLW-AM, will remain in syndication in 2021, repeating the best bits from his archives, he says. Pitts was just one of many characters Burbank did on radio here after he was hired from Louisville in 1980.
Who was Earl Pitts?
Earl Edwin Pitts (born September 23, 1953) is a former FBI special agent who was convicted of espionage for selling information to Soviet and Russian intelligence services.
Does Gary Burbank still do Earl Pitts?
Gary Burbank (born Billy Purser, July 1941 in Memphis, Tennessee) is an American radio personality. He was heard daily on WLW in Cincinnati, Ohio, from June 15, 1981 until December 21, 2007 and nationally as the voice of his fictional character, Earl Pitts, in nationally syndicated commentaries until 2021.
What station is Earl Pitts on?
Earl Pitts | KGMO-FM.
How old is Gary Burbank?
About 81 years (July 1941)Gary Burbank / Age
What radio personality used to say wake up America?
Earl PittsLong before people were trying to make America great again, Earl Pitts was imploring the nation to "wake up!" One of the most popular characters ever created by radio legend Gary Burbank, Earl's commentaries are still heard on radio stations nationwide.
How long has Earl Pitts been on the radio?
35 yearsEarl Pitts has been airing on dozens of radio stations for 35 years.
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