The Museum of Broadcast Communications has named eight posthumous inductees to the 2025 Radio Hall of Fame, recognizing influential on-air personalities, programmers, executives, and innovators who shaped radio’s history.
The 2025 Legends class includes broadcasters..
- Amos Brown
- Jed The Fish
- Dale Sommers (The Truckin’ Bozo)
- Don Wade
- Engineer Richard Burden
- Researcher Joanne Church
- Programmer Steve Smith
- Pioneering scriptwriter/producer/executive Irna Phillips
All are honored immediately to preserve their legacy.
“We proudly induct these unforgettable Legends of Radio whose impact endures,” said Co-Chair Dennis Green. Co-Chair Kraig Kitchin added, “Their contributions fueled radio’s vibrance, and we’re thrilled to honor them.”
The induction ceremony is set for October 30, 2025, at Chicago’s Swissotel Hotel. Tickets are available at radiohalloffame.com, with proceeds partly supporting the Museum as a tax-deductible donations.
Visit the Radio Hall of Fame website for inductee details.
The Radio Hall of Fame, founded by Emerson Radio in 1988, has been operated by the Museum of Broadcast Communications since 1991.