WBCB
Remembers
Irv Homer
AND YOU CAN TOO BY MAKING A DONATION TO IRV'S FAVORITE CAUSE-THE SUNSHINE
FOUNDATION.
The Sunshine Foundation's sole
purpose is to answer the dreams of chronically
ill, seriously ill, physically challenged and
abused children ages three to eighteen, whose
families cannot fulfill their requests due to
the financial strain that the child's illness
may cause. Checks can be made directly to the
Sunshine Foundation and mailed to 1041 Mill
Creek Drive. Feasterville, PA 19053 or to WBCB
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WBCB’s beloved talk
show host Irv Homer passed away while
giving a speech at Eastern University. He was 85 years
old. A true radio icon Irv had a long career at WWDB,
WPHT, Channel 6 and here at WBCB.
Irv Homer was
born and raised in Philadelphia and never planned to become the
popular, controversial top rated talk-show host he turned out to
be. Irv originally owned three bars in the Philadelphia area and
spent a lot of time listening to and calling different talk-show
hosts in the area and even described himself as a talk-show
freak.
Irv began his talk show career in the 1960's when he and some of
his friends bought some air time at WXUR. Irv’s show took off at
WXUR and Irv moved forward to WEEZ in Chester . He had been
calling the station so much to debate the moderators that the
program director decided he liked Irv's style and called him to
offer him a chance to go on the air. The audience loved him and
the station hired Irv.
In March of 1975
Irv was hired and became part of the family at WWDB then known
as "The Talk Station in Philadelphia ". When WWDB changed
formats in the late 90’s Irv found a new home at WBCB, where he
broadcast until the day he died. Along the way Irv has been
involved in many community and national projects. He has been
awarded many times over for his generosity.
Irv is probably most well known for his work with the
Philadelphia-based Sunshine Foundation. The Sunshine Foundation
grants the wishes of terminally and chronically ill children and
their families by paying for vacations, trips or any special
requests the children have. Irv was the national Vice-President
of the Foundation emeritus.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and fans
of Irv Homer.
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