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Harv Moore, a longtime radio personality known as "The Boy Next Door," passed away recently, . He was a beloved figure in radio, particularly in Washington, DC, and Buffalo, New York.
He is best remembered as "The Boy Next Door" during his time as a morning DJ at WPGC in Washington, D.C., from 1963 to 1975, where he was a popular figure and even introduced The Beatles during their local concerts. After leaving WPGC, he moved to Buffalo in 1975 and became a fixture in the local radio scene.
Moore was a longtime American radio personality and disc jockey, best known for his work in the mid-20th century and later in Buffalo, New York.
Career Highlights
He gained prominence as a morning show host (often called the "morning mayor") at WPGC in Washington, D.C., from 1963 to 1975, where he competed strongly in ratings and had memorable moments, including introducing The Beatles at their first U.S. concert in 1964 at the Washington Coliseum and meeting them afterward.
In the 1970s, he moved to Buffalo, New York, where he became a staple on local stations. He hosted the "Breakfast Flakes" morning show and worked at stations like WHTT and others in the oldies format.
He was associated with WECK (an oldies station in the Buffalo area) in later years, appearing in their personality lineup alongside figures like Jon Summers and Danny Neaverth.
He was furloughed from WECK around 2020 due to COVID-related advertising losses but was remembered fondly by colleagues and listeners.
Over his 50+ year career, he was admired for his engaging style, humor, and contributions to radio, including airchecks and recreations from the 1960s and 1970s that are still shared online.