On The Air in Philadelphia
Since February 1975
"I've worked with some of the best programmers and talent in broadcasting, thanks to all of you."
"I also thank my friends and listeners for all the support over the years, I could not have made it without you."
Mike St. John's success is attributed to his upbeat and friendly style, mixed with his love for Music and connection with his listeners both on the air and in person. His first show in Philadelphia, February 1975, was midday's on WPEN 950 when that station introduced the "Nothing But Golden Oldies" format. Mike was the first DJ on the air at WPEN, Mayor Frank Rizzo pushed the button that began Mike's long and successful career as a radio personality in Philadelphia. Mike has hosted many concerts with some of the biggest stars of the 50's, 60's and 70"s... and weekend concerts with great acts like Fats Domino and Chuck Berry at the Casino's in Atlantic City. Mike is well known to Oldies Lovers in area, for his "Original Saturday Night Oldies Show" that originated live in 1975 on Sunday nights from WPEN, then moved to a live broadcast every Saturday Night on WPEN and on sister station WMGK - FM.
msj rockin' in the cradle of liberty
Winner Philadelphia's Best Midday Show
1998 and 1999
Mike says, "I love to make people happy, if I can make you to smile when you've having a bad day, then I'm a happy man." In the mid 80's Mike was the morning man on Philadelphia's 1540 WRCP and moved his Original Saturday Night Oldies Show to sister station WSNI - FM, when a Philadelphia Daily News readers poll voted him, along with Joe Niagara and Hy Lit one of the top five radio personalities in Philadelphia. Mike is proud to be the recipient of two "Air Award" for best Midday show 1998 and 1999.
He spent a total of 13 years at WMGK/WPEN before he settled into midday's at WOGL. Mike also worked as voice over and on camera talent for local producers and in the mid 80's, along with his radio show, was owner and creative director for his Ad Agency and Production Studios in Old City Philadelphia, his staff placed and produced, print as well as radio and TV commercials, for clients in Philadelphia and the Jersey Shore.
When the Philadelphia Oldies Station wars began in the late 80's, Mike had to get into it and was hired by Philly's Solid Gold 102, that station was sold and changed to CHR. . . he was then called by Oldies 98.1 to do the Midday show where he is still doing what he loves to do best. . . Playing Great hits and sharing his knowledge of the Great Years with his many fans.
"If I can make you smile when your having a bad day, then I'm a happy man. "
Would you like Mike to be the voice of your next commercial contact: mikestjohn@hotmail.com
Now in it's 16th Year
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In 1975, while WFIL and WIBG were battling for a younger audience, WCAU-FM switched to a Disco format. It was time for a new AM oldies station to be born "95PEN" quickly became the oldies leader in the Delaware Valley. Along with a new format, and a custom Jam jingle package, came a young talent named Mike St. John. Mike had a natural talent and became and still is today a "true legend of Philadelphia Radio."
Ron Turner www.famous56.com