Ben Hoberman

Ben Hoberman
Born Ben Hoberman
July 21, 1922
Chisholm, Minnesota
Died May 3, 2014 (age 92)
Citizenship United States
Spouse(s) Jacklyn Kanter
Children 3 including David Hoberman

Bernard Gilbert "Ben" Hoberman (July 21, 1922 – May 3, 2014) was an American radio executive credited with pioneering the all-talk format by launching it at KABC (AM) in Los Angeles, California in 1960.

Biography

Hoberman was born to a Jewish family in Chisholm, Minnesota.[1] In 1979, Hoberman left KABC to become president of ABC Radio in New York. He supervised six satellite networks, twelve AM and FM stations, and syndicated programs, such as Casey Kasem's American Top 40. He later joined former ABC president Elton Rule and others in an unsuccessful attempt to gather enough money for a takeover of the ABC Radio division. In 2003, he was named to the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame.[2]

Death

Hoberman died of lung cancer in Los Angeles, California on May 3, 2014, aged 91,[3] and was survived by his sons, producer David Hoberman and entertainment lawyer Tom Hoberman, as well as a daughter and five grandchildren. His wife of 65 years, Jacklyn (née Kanter), died in April 2013.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Ben Hoberman, 91, Pioneer of All-Talk Radio, Is Dead". New York Times. May 9, 2014.
  2. 1 2 "Ben Hoberman Dies: Talk-Radio Pioneer Was 92". Hollywood Reporter. 2014-05-05. Retrieved 2014-05-09.
  3. ↑ Obituary, nytimes.com; May 9, 2014; accessed May 9, 2014.


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