Al Gross (broadcaster)
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Al Gross is an American broadcaster, and host of National Countdown Show. He is President of Signature Media Group, Inc, which syndicates the show. He is also a voice actor, and radio broadcast consultant. Gross was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and grew up in Ventura, California
. He studied Pastoral Theology at Liberty University
(then Lynchburg Baptist College) in 1973 – 74. As a broadcaster he worked mostly in Southern California in radio including KWIZ AM & FM
in Santa Ana, CA
, KEZY
in Anaheim, CA
, and was the first radio station manager at for Calvary Chapel’s
KWVE-FM San Clemente, CA
. In 1987 Gross went to Focus on the Family
where he was one of the original writers and contributors for Family News in Focus. At KBRT-AM 740
(Los Angeles
) he was co-host of Mornings with Tim and Al with Tim Berends. Gross and Berends were voted LA’s “Top Jocks” by readers of the Los Angeles Herald-Examiner
(Hearst Newspapers) in 1986. Later that year, Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley
proclaimed “Tim and Al day in Los Angeles” with an official proclamation. In 1994, Gross moved to Saint Louis where he co-hosted the morning show on KJSL-AM 630
for 14 years.
In 2007 he formed Signature Media Group, Inc. and created National Countdown Show. It is the only Top 40 Oldies Countdown Show covering the golden age of Top 40 Radio (1955 to 1970). Every week Al Gross counts down the Top 40 songs using data primarily from Cashbox Magazine. Each show uses the original songs, jingles, newscasts and even vintage commercials. He owns what could arguably be the largest private pop music record collection in the United States. He is still active in commercial voiceovers, radio drama and broadcast consulting.
with his wife of over 30 years, Jan. They have four children and four grandchildren.
Ventura, California
Ventura is the county seat of Ventura County, California, United States, incorporated in 1866. The population was 106,433 at the 2010 census, up from 100,916 at the 2000 census. Ventura is accessible via U.S...
. He studied Pastoral Theology at Liberty University
Liberty University
Liberty University is a private Christian university located in Lynchburg, Virginia. Liberty's annual enrollment is around 72,000 students, 12,000 of whom are residential students and 60,000+ studying through Liberty University Online...
(then Lynchburg Baptist College) in 1973 – 74. As a broadcaster he worked mostly in Southern California in radio including KWIZ AM & FM
KWIZ
KWIZ, is a commercial radio station located in Santa Ana, California, broadcasting to the Los Angeles-Orange County area on 96.7 FM. KWIZ airs a Regional Mexican music format branded as "Sondido 96.7 FM". In the early days, Spinder McLaine, Karen Sharpe, John Novak and James Gomez hosted radio shows...
in Santa Ana, CA
Santa Ana, California
Santa Ana is the county seat and second most populous city in Orange County, California, and with a population of 324,528 at the 2010 census, Santa Ana is the 57th-most populous city in the United States....
, KEZY
KEZY
KEZY is a radio station broadcasting a Spanish Religious format. Licensed to San Bernardino, California, USA, the station is currently owned by Hi-Favor Broadcasting, LLC....
in Anaheim, CA
Anaheim, California
Anaheim is a city in Orange County, California. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city population was about 365,463, making it the most populated city in Orange County, the 10th most-populated city in California, and ranked 54th in the United States...
, and was the first radio station manager at for Calvary Chapel’s
Calvary Chapel
Calvary Chapel is an evangelical association of Christian churches with over one thousand congregations worldwide. Calvary Chapel also maintains a number of radio stations around the world and operates many local Calvary Chapel Bible College programs. It presents itself as a "fellowship of...
KWVE-FM San Clemente, CA
San Clemente, California
San Clemente is a city in Orange County, California. The population was 63,522 at the 2010 census. Located on the California Coast, midway between Los Angeles and San Diego at the southern tip of the county, it is known for its ocean, hill, and mountain views, a pleasant climate and its Spanish...
. In 1987 Gross went to Focus on the Family
Focus on the Family
Focus on the Family is an American evangelical Christian tax-exempt non-profit organization founded in 1977 by psychologist James Dobson, and is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Focus on the Family is one of a number of evangelical parachurch organizations that rose to prominence in the 1980s...
where he was one of the original writers and contributors for Family News in Focus. At KBRT-AM 740
KBRT
KBRT is a Christian radio station. It airs Christian talk radio programming from Santa Catalina Island to Los Angeles, Orange County, the Inland Empire, San Diego, and Santa Barbara. The station broadcasts at 10,000 Watts sunrise to sunset at 740 kHz from the hill above Avalon on Catalina Island...
(Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
) he was co-host of Mornings with Tim and Al with Tim Berends. Gross and Berends were voted LA’s “Top Jocks” by readers of the Los Angeles Herald-Examiner
Los Angeles Herald-Examiner
The Los Angeles Herald Examiner was a major Los Angeles daily newspaper, published Monday through Friday in the afternoon, and in the morning on Saturdays and Sundays. It was part of the Hearst syndicate. The afternoon Herald-Express and the morning Examiner, both of which had been publishing in...
(Hearst Newspapers) in 1986. Later that year, Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley
Tom Bradley (politician)
Thomas J. "Tom" Bradley was the 38th Mayor of Los Angeles, California, serving in that office from 1973 to 1993. He was the first and to date only African American mayor of Los Angeles...
proclaimed “Tim and Al day in Los Angeles” with an official proclamation. In 1994, Gross moved to Saint Louis where he co-hosted the morning show on KJSL-AM 630
KJSL
KJSL is a Christian talk radio station broadcasting from St. Louis, Missouri.- Overview :Owned and operated by Crawford Broadcasting Company, KJSL is one of 26 radio stations owned by Crawford Broadcasting. This frequency was formerly used by KXOK, the pioneer of the Top 40 radio format in the...
for 14 years.
In 2007 he formed Signature Media Group, Inc. and created National Countdown Show. It is the only Top 40 Oldies Countdown Show covering the golden age of Top 40 Radio (1955 to 1970). Every week Al Gross counts down the Top 40 songs using data primarily from Cashbox Magazine. Each show uses the original songs, jingles, newscasts and even vintage commercials. He owns what could arguably be the largest private pop music record collection in the United States. He is still active in commercial voiceovers, radio drama and broadcast consulting.
Personal life
Al Gross lives in Morse Mill, MOMorse Mill, Missouri
Morse Mill is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States. It is located about five miles northwest of Hillsboro. The community is named after John H. Morse, who settled here in 1847. Built in the early 1870s, the Morse homestead was a three-story frame house with a...
with his wife of over 30 years, Jan. They have four children and four grandchildren.
External links
- http://www.nationalcountdownshow.com