Radio Tower 18: Dave Vieser and WGBB
Beginning his broadcasting career in his basement as a child in Baldwin, Dave Vieser went on to learn radio at WVHC at Hofstra before landing the dream job: playing music on WGBB in Freeport. He started on weekends, then night shifts, then afternoons and finally mornings. On this episode we sit down with Dave to talk about his career in radio and beyond, from spinning records to covering high school sports to working for Nassau County’s Press Office.
Dave Vieser, former WGBB DJ, at the Freeport Memorial Library.
Dave Vieser (l) and David North of the Press Club of Long Island at the Freeport Memorial Library.
We are joined by returning guest David North of the Press Club of Long Island (PCLI) who has spent a good deal of time researching the history of WGBB. PCLI, with help from the village and the Freeport Historical Society, recently unveiled a marker to designate the site of WGBB’s studios, the site of the first commercial news broadcast on the Island.
This episode was recorded at the Freeport Public Library. Many thanks to librarian Regina Feeney and director Ken Bellafiore for the use of the space!
Links
- Press Club, Freeport dedicate maker for WGBB
- 95 Years and Counting (LI Herald)
- Freport Historical Society and Museum
- Freeport Memorial Library Local History
Station Bibliography
- WGBB 1240 AM
- WNEW 1130 AM
- WHLI 1100 AM
- WVHC 88.7 FM (later WHRU)