Doc Holliday (announcer)
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Jeff Duncan, better known as Doc Holliday, is a radio personality. His career began during high school in early 1979 in New Jersey
. He was the anchor of the Doc & Johnny Morning Show on WXXL
-FM in Orlando, Florida
, for over 17 years, before resigning in March 2007. Also, Doc is the former arena announcer for the Orlando Predators
of the Arena Football League.
He was also the announcer for Family Double Dare in its last season (1992–1993), replacing John Harvey. Other appearances on the airwaves include Clear Channel
's 740 The Team and ESPN SportsTalk Radio. He was the voice of the Orlando Predators for seven years. During Spring Training
for Major League Baseball
, he can be heard announcing the line-ups and batters for both the Atlanta Braves
(Disney's Wide World of Sports at the Walt Disney World Resort
) and Houston Astros
(Astro Stadium in Kissimmee
).
On March 5, 2007, as the show entered its 17th year, co-host Johnny Magic announced that Doc was moving on. In early May 2007, another core member of the morning show, Grace Vasquez, resigned citing differences with the stations management. Their morning show had won various awards for its outreach to the community.
In September 2007, Doc joined Grace Vasquez at WWKA
-FM "K92FM" on the show "Doc and Grace in the Morning". At K92FM Doc was known for speaking his mind on the issues and for his community involvement. On September 1, 2010 it was announced that Doc would no longer be on the air at WWKA, but would remain employed by COX communications.
Doc rejoined the airwaves on the Big 810 Real Talk Radio with "The Doc Show" in late 2011. It currently airs on weekdays (Monday - Friday) from 9am-12pm EST on 810 AM in the Central Florida area and worldwide at big810am.com.
New Jersey
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. He was the anchor of the Doc & Johnny Morning Show on WXXL
WXXL
WXXL, also known as XL1067, is a contemporary hit radio station licensed to Tavares, Florida, United States, and is owned by Clear Channel Communications. Its studio is located at Clear Channel Orlando's headquarters in Maitland. WXXL primarily serves the Greater Orlando metropolitan area...
-FM in Orlando, Florida
Orlando, Florida
Orlando is a city in the central region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of Orange County, and the center of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. According to the 2010 US Census, the city had a population of 238,300, making Orlando the 79th largest city in the United States...
, for over 17 years, before resigning in March 2007. Also, Doc is the former arena announcer for the Orlando Predators
Orlando Predators
The Orlando Predators are an Arena Football League team based in Orlando, Florida that was founded in 1991. Their playoff streak is currently 19 seasons in a row, as of the season, becoming the ArenaBowl champions in 1998 and 2000...
of the Arena Football League.
He was also the announcer for Family Double Dare in its last season (1992–1993), replacing John Harvey. Other appearances on the airwaves include Clear Channel
Clear channel
A clear-channel station is an AM band Radio station in North America that has the highest protection from interference from other stations, particularly concerning night-time skywave propagation. Usually known as class A stations since 1982, they are occasionally still referred to by their former...
's 740 The Team and ESPN SportsTalk Radio. He was the voice of the Orlando Predators for seven years. During Spring Training
Spring training
In Major League Baseball, spring training is a series of practices and exhibition games preceding the start of the regular season. Spring training allows new players to try out for roster and position spots, and gives existing team players practice time prior to competitive play...
for Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
, he can be heard announcing the line-ups and batters for both the Atlanta Braves
Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
(Disney's Wide World of Sports at the Walt Disney World Resort
Walt Disney World Resort
Walt Disney World Resort , is the world's most-visited entertaimental resort. Located in Lake Buena Vista, Florida ; approximately southwest of Orlando, Florida, United States, the resort covers an area of and includes four theme parks, two water parks, 23 on-site themed resort hotels Walt...
) and Houston Astros
Houston Astros
The Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team located in Houston, Texas. They are a member of the National League Central division. The Astros are expected to join the American League West division in 2013. Since , they have played their home games at Minute Maid Park, known as Enron Field...
(Astro Stadium in Kissimmee
Kissimmee
Kissimmee is the name of several things in the U.S. state of Florida:*Kissimmee, Florida *Kissimmee City Street Railway*Kissimmee Kreatures *Kissimmee Utility Authority...
).
On March 5, 2007, as the show entered its 17th year, co-host Johnny Magic announced that Doc was moving on. In early May 2007, another core member of the morning show, Grace Vasquez, resigned citing differences with the stations management. Their morning show had won various awards for its outreach to the community.
In September 2007, Doc joined Grace Vasquez at WWKA
WWKA
WWKA is the callsign of K92FM, a Country radio station in Orlando, Florida. The station is owned by Cox Radio, and has had a country format since 1982. Previous owners include The Outlet Company and New City Communications....
-FM "K92FM" on the show "Doc and Grace in the Morning". At K92FM Doc was known for speaking his mind on the issues and for his community involvement. On September 1, 2010 it was announced that Doc would no longer be on the air at WWKA, but would remain employed by COX communications.
Doc rejoined the airwaves on the Big 810 Real Talk Radio with "The Doc Show" in late 2011. It currently airs on weekdays (Monday - Friday) from 9am-12pm EST on 810 AM in the Central Florida area and worldwide at big810am.com.