William "Bill" Gordon *

Popular radio and television personality Bill “Smoochie” Gordon is a Memphis native who originally worked at WHK (Cleveland). Gordon co-hosted such memorable programs as the “One O’Clock Club” with Dorothy Fuldheim and “Apartment 13” (WEWS, Cleveland) during the 1950’s and early 60’s. He left Ohio for California in 1965.

 During his career, Gordon has interviewed a who’s-who of entertainers including Judy Garland, Danny Kaye, Louis Armstrong and Bing Crosby.

 Gordon was one of the earliest talk show hosts in the country. His relaxed approach, perfected while working in San Francisco and San Diego, is still emulated by many announcers even with the current proliferation of such shows.

 Gordon is still active in the broadcasting field today.