Portland Or: N/T KXL Adds Art Bell's New Show

Art Bell

Alpha Media Portland announced today, Art Bell will return to the airwaves on Monday July 20, 2015 on major market, FM NEWS 101 KXL with the debut of his new show, “Midnight in the Desert”.

The show will run weeknights 10:00pm-1:00am.

Art Bell founded and hosted the paranormal-themed radio program Coast to Coast AM for over 20 years. He also created and formerly hosted its companion show, ‘Dreamland’. Semi-retired from Coast to Coast AM since 2003, he hosted the show many weekends for the following four years.

Art announced his retirement from weekend hosting on July 1, 2007, but occasionally served as a guest host through 2010.

KXL 101.1 FM (97 Kw) Red=Local Cooverage Area)

His new show, “Midnight in the Desert” will be available on air and online through Dark Matter Digital Network.

Alpha Media Executive VP of Programming, Scott Mahalick commented on the announcement, “We’re thrilled to be amping up our paranormal broadcast activity with the addition of Art Bell following Clyde Lewis’ Ground Zero.

It’s a home run for Alpha Media to have the two biggest talents anchored on FM NEWS 101 KXL.” Alpha Media Senior VP/Market Manager Milt McConnell stated, “Art is an American Original in terms of putting the paranormal on the radio landscape. We are so proud to extend his coverage to the Northwest where there is a rabid appetite for his unique brand of communication.” “I think the next Nielsen radio ratings should hold quite a surprise and a great story,” added Art Bell.