Art Hellyer - Wake Up, Chicago! - 1 of 8 Videos

[dewey44]

Boy, do I remember this guy! In my opinion he has Howard Miller, Tom Duggan, Jack Eigen and anyone else you want to compare him to beat by a mile. Art Hellyer literally invented contemporary radio. When, in the mid '50's, it looked like TV was going to kill radio, Art's incredible inventive genius revived the genre of personality broadcasting. Without Art, there never would be a Wally Phillips and everyone who followed. Bless you, Art.

[8249tom]

Art taught Wally everything he knew. Not only do I remember him on the radio, I told my mom about him, and she didn't remember him UNTIL I played his voice..."O that guy" he said. Art is often on Facebook and is one of the nicest people in the world. I'm proud he is a "friend."

[john44122]

I'm a native Chicagoan who remembers Art Hellyer very well. He played music from the Big Band Era (1936-1945). He was all over the AM dial from 1947 until his WJOL days sometime during the 1990's. He has a voice somewhat like Ken Nordine's. This is a great series of videos. He made it worthwhile to own and use a radio!. Guys like Art Hellyer, Mike Rapchak, Ken Alexander, and Chuck Shaden made Chicago radio fun to listen to. I'm glad that I've met or spoken to each of these great announcers!