Pittsburgh Radio: KDKA-AM Adds Jim Krenn To Mornings

Jim Krenn

News Radio KDKA 1020 AM is adding Pittsburgh native and former longtime WDVE host Jim Krenn to its Friday morning lineup. Ralph the Cat and Stanley P. Kachowski -- two of Mr. Krenn's on-air alter egos -- are sure to follow, according  to the Post-Gazette.

Krenn, last heard on local airwaves in December 2011, joins the KDKA Morning News with Larry Richert and John Shumway from 8 to 9 a.m. He debuts Friday at the station's annual Spaghetti Breakfast at the Heinz Hall Garden Plaza, Downtown.

"I get to re-connect with listeners, which is a lot of fun, and I get to do it with friends [Mr. Richert and Mr. Shumway], which is great," said Mr. Krenn.

After 24 years on the air, Krenn was released by WDVE 102.5 FM in early 2012. But he's hardly been idle; Krenn continues to host live comedy/variety shows, performs stand-up and has a weekly online podcast, "Jim Krenn: No Restrictions."

His work often takes him to Los Angeles.

"But I missed the connection with listeners. I love the city, I love the people, and it's been genuine," said the 54-year-old Krenn.