Ed Sciaky
His Story
This page reproduces with the permission of Greater Media, Inc., owners of WMMR Radio, the four photos of Ed Sciaky that were on the WMMR web site until January 5, 1998.
Ed Sciaky, the official WMMR photo
Ed Sciaky, Bruce Springsteen and Judy Sciaky, Ed's Wife
Ed Sciaky and John Fogerty
Ed Sciaky and Pete Townshend
ED SCIAKY FIRED FROM WMMR.
TOLD HE'S TOO OLD.
Just talked to Ed Sciaky, age 49, on the phone. Details on this story are posted below. (Ed turned 50 on April 2, 1998).
What Happened at WMMR (Updated 1/24/98)
The Latest Philadelphia Radio Ratings from Inside Radio
Read Opinions and Post Your Own Message About Ed
The Philadelphia City Paper, 1/8/98
Ed Sciaky talks about WMMR!
In the April 8, 1998 issue of the Philadelphia Weekly, there is an article about WMMR and their current owners. Our friend Ed Sciaky is quoted in the article with not too glowing remarks about the current management.
In 1989, Ed was presented "The Founders Award" by the Philadelphia Music Alliance, the people that have the Walk of Fame on South Broad Street in Center City Philadelphia. On their web site, they have the picture of Sciaky (below) plus a bio.
The Ed Sciaky Story from the Philadelphia Music Alliance
An Excerpt of an Interview with Jon Anderson of YES
Interview With Betty Thatcher and Annie Haslam
Interview With Annie Haslam
Interview With Annie Haslam and Steve Howe
Interview With Chris Squire
WIOQ-FM DJ Lineup for 1978 6-10 a.m. - JOHN HARVEY In the November 27, 1998 issue of the Philadelphia weekly, the City Paper, they ran their lead story about the GLORY DAYS of Philadelphia radio. See the front page which includes a photo of Ed Sciaky with Bruce Springsteen, Janis Ian and Billy Joel. You can then click on the letters of GLORY DAYS to take you to the story or use this link. --------------- In 1979, The Philadelphia Daily News asked Ed to write his views on the rock group, YES. In 1985, The Philadelphia Daily News Staff Writer Jonathan Takiff wrote this article about Ed and Springsteen. This is the WRTI Old Gang Web Site!
10 a.m.-2 p.m. - ALEX DEMERS
2-6 p.m. - JIM HARLAN
6-10 p.m. - ED SCIAKY
10 p.m.-2 a.m. - PHIL BRADY
2-6 a.m. - MICHAEL TOZZI
Weekends - HELEN LEICHT, GENE SHAY, MICHAEL SCHLESINGER
In 1997, Laura Nyro died. That Sunday, Ed on WMMR re-aired his interview with Laura from 1989. The segment is 23 minutes long and you must have the Real Player to be able to listen.