CLEVELAND — Editor's note: Video at the top of this story was originally published on March 29, 2022.
Just a few days after Geraldo Rivera signed off from his weekday talk show on WTAM 1100, the Cleveland radio station has announced the “Jimmy Malone Show” will be taking over that timeslot.
“Malone will host conversations with politicians, community and business leaders, journalists and more, all with the goal of making a difference in Northeast Ohio,” WTAM 1100 said in a press release. “In addition, Malone will feature fun and entertaining segments including his signature feature, ‘Knuckleheads In The News.’”
The program, which will broadcast weekdays from 9-10 a.m. starting April 12, will feature veteran producer Rob Rozycki and contributor Cache Roberts.
“I’m thrilled with the opportunity to connect with the WTAM audience,” Malone said. “WTAM is the news and information leader in the market, and it’s humbling to have the opportunity to join such a legendary radio station. I simply can’t wait to get started.”
Malone has been working in the business for decades since starting his radio career back in 1985. His signature “Knuckleheads in the News” segment aired weekly on WMJI’s “Lanigan and Webster Morning Show.”
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“In 1991, Malone became a full-time co-host on the program, where he remained a fixture until 2021when he launched ‘The Jimmy Malone Show’ on 1350 AM WARF,” the radio station explained. “Malone is an NAB Marconi Award winner for Large Market Personality of the Year and inductee into both the Cleveland Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame and the Ohio Broadcasters Hall of Fame.”
The Malone Scholarship Program at College Now of Greater Cleveland is named in his honor, which provides college scholarships each year to deserving students.
“Since its inception, the Malone Scholarship Program has raised nearly $5 million for scholarships," WTAM 1100 said.
Rivera, who ended his run at WTAM on April 1, cited an increased travel schedule to the Fox News Network in addition to other projects as the reason behind leaving the station. He said he will remain a resident of Shaker Heights.