The Tom Joyner Morning Show
Tom Joyner
He's been called the "Fly Jock"
and the
"Hardest Working Man in Radio." Founder of the Tom Joyner Foundation,and host of the nationally syndicated Tom Joyner Morning Show,
Tom Joyner Sr., is considered one of the most
influential, inspirational, and dynamic personalities in
the country.
From small, southern Tuskegee, Alabama, this 1999 Radio Hall of Fame inductee has ignited a sense of pride in the hearts of seven million listeners in more than 120 radio markets, instilling in us the significance of unity and giving back to one's community.
He's been called the "Fly Jock"
and the
"Hardest Working Man in Radio." Founder of the Tom Joyner Foundation,and host of the nationally syndicated Tom Joyner Morning Show,
Tom Joyner Sr., is considered one of the most
influential, inspirational, and dynamic personalities in
the country.From small, southern Tuskegee, Alabama, this 1999 Radio Hall of Fame inductee has ignited a sense of pride in the hearts of seven million listeners in more than 120 radio markets, instilling in us the significance of unity and giving back to one's community.
Sybil Wilkes
The face behind the "voice of reason" on the Tom Joyner Morning Show belongs to Sybil Wilkes. Her knowledge and insight brings a logical point of view to the show, but don't be fooled. She can get caught up in the humor as much as the rest of the crew.
This native Chicagoan began her radio career in 1985 at WKQX-FM, Chicago. She eventually went on to news management and reporting jobs at WINK-AM/FM, Fort Myers, Florida; WRCC-FM, Cape Coral, Florida; and WCKZ-FM, Charlotte, North Carolina.
In 1989, Wilkes joined WGCI-AM/FM, Chicago, as a talk show host. In 1990 she became a reporter for Chicago's Shadow Traffic Network. While with Shadow, Wilkes delivered morning and afternoon drive traffic updates and worked as one of Tom Joyner's WGCI-FM sidekicks.
As comedian/actor J. Anthony Brown tells it, it was a matter of $316 that put him on the road to comedy. The year was 1972 and he was a tailor relocating from his home in Columbia, South Carolina to Atlanta, GA in pursuit of a career as a clothing designer, only to be denied entry to the school of his choice; all because he was $316 short of tuition money. Not one to be deterred, Brown went to a local nightclub and decided to try his hand at stand-up. After entering a local gong show contest, the owner of the club invited J. back to host on a regular basis. The club was Mr. V's Figure Eight, and J. spent the next two years there, transforming the venue into an Atlanta hot spot. Needless to say a career in comedy was launched and the one time tailor never looked back!
As
the Tom Joyner Morning Shows’, poster child for single mom’s, Myra J. stands out as a gifted, versatile performer.
With
appearances in feature films such as Indecent Proposal,
House Party and Hollywood Shuffle, and a featured writer
for Martin and Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper,
Myra J. has not only proven to be an accomplished stage
and film actress but a talented comedienne writer. She has made
guest-star appearances in cable shows such as Linc’s,
Sinbad’s Summer Jam and HBO’s Def Comedy Jam.
When not displaying her comedic wit, Myra is active
with national organizations such as the United Negro College Fund, Women
and Children Abuse Agencies and the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation.
Ms. Dupree
She's got the gift and she has got to use it". Known as the "Voodoo Priestess" of comedy, she offers to her daily audience of radio listeners, this lively concoction: friendly psychic advice, lucky number picks and the recipe to problem-solving potions and spells.
Her radio alter-ego on The Tom Joyner Morning Show is "Ms. Dupree", a role which she plays to the hilt making her vast number of fans listen and laugh.
The KISS Coffee Crew
World Famous Johnny Green
Johnny Green is a seasoned announcer with more than 22 years of radio experience. The experience began in 1982 with 103.1, and then WDPN in Columbia with a mix show
called “Master Mix”. From there, it’s history. In no time, Johnny became afternoon drive personality at WDPN while also entertaining crowds at Columbia’s #1 nightclub, “The Limelight”, and more recently “The Comedy House Theater”.As Johnny’s popularity grew, he was nicknamed “World Famous” by the late Ken Moore.
In 1984 management encouraged Johnny, with his natural energy, to lead the morning show. While having one of the most popular shows in Columbia, the station was sold and changed to a CHR format (WMMC C-103). The new owners kept Johnny as a lead morning man. Now loaded with a new musical format and new on-air promotions, Johnny helped bring the morning show to the 3rd rated morning show in the Columbia market. Johnny later accepted morning show duties at WOIC 1320AM where he also became program director until 1988.
Later in 1988 Johnny took over as morning show host and program director at 103.9 and 93.1 (The Double Touch) until 1995. After a short stint with WVOC 560AM, Johnny took over programming duties at WKHT in Sumter, while producing the TJMS and then moving to afternoon drive in 2002. After 9 years in Sumter, at the age of 44, Johnny comes home to The All-New KISS 103.1 as a member of Kiss Coffee Crew.
In between the jokes, free money, entertainment, and information of the Tom Joyner Morning Show, Johnny Green and the Kiss Coffe Crew keeps you up to date with local news, weather, and traffic.
Michelle HarrisMichelle Green Lee Harris was born in Philadelphia, PA and moved to the Palmetto State in the early 80’s. She is proud to be a Shamrock and a Gamecock, completing Eau Claire High School in 1987 and graduating, cum laude, from the University of South Carolina in 1990, with a B.A. in Political Science. She is married to her high school sweetheart, Tywon Harris and they have one beautiful daughter, Melanie. Her career in radio began in 1998, working the overnight weekend shift at Gospel 95.3 in Columbia. She quickly moved to the morning show as co-host and news director. While there she also served as Music director for the station. In 2002 she changed time slots and formats, moving on to co-host The Andy Thomas Show, a statewide afternoon drive talk show. She now enjoys the position of Morning News Anchor for The All-New KISS 103.1, home of the Tom Joyner Morning Show. She also enjoys freelance writing with articles appearing in Imara Woman magazine and The State Newspaper.
