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Paul Richard Purtan (born July 11, 1936) is an American radio personality. His last radio job was as the morning radio show host on WOMC serving the Detroit, Michigan, radio market. Purtan was also a disc jockey at WKNR, WXYZ, CKLW, WCZY-FM which became WKQI in 1989 and WOMC from 1996 until his retirement in 2010.
Dick Purtan is regarded as Michigan’s most respected and recognized air personality. For 45 years in Detroit, Dick entertained his loyal following of listeners with comedic commentary and topical wit, covering current events right off the front pages.
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Jun 17, 2020 · An icon for 45 years of Motor City broadcasting, Dick Purtan lost his wife, Gail, of 60 years in 2018. Now he's found love again with a new bride.
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Sep 9, 2022 · This special documentary highlights Purtan’s life on and off the air, told through audio and video clips, archival film and interviews with Purtan, his family, friends and colleagues.
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Sep 26, 2022 · Detroit radio fans likely know the name Dick Purtan, the Detroit radio legend and community philanthropist known for his whimsical mix of radio satire, one-liners and deadpan jokes, but do you know how the Detroit radio legend made his way to the Motor City?
dick purtan. For four decades, Dick Purtan has been a staple of Detroit radio. A native of Buffalo, New York, Paul Purtan had worked at WOLF/Syracuse and WSAI/Cincinnati before being offered a late-night slot at WKNR/Detroit, a Top 40 station.
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Sep 15, 2022 · Celebrate the extraordinary life and career of Detroit radio personality and community philanthropist Dick Purtan in this segment of “Detroit Remember When”. This documentary highlights...
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