John DeBella

While attending Hofstra University. John launched a syndicated radio comedy show called Fulton's Folly, which in 1971 brought him to the attention of the producers of The National Lampoon Radio Hour. He joined that groundbreaking program and wrote and produced segments for John Belushi, Chevy Chase, Dan Akroyd, Bill Murray and many others.

John's professional radio debut was on WLIR-FM in 1976. In 1982 he moved to Philadelphia's WMMR where he and "The Morning Zoo" became a force on the national radio scene. In two years the show not only reached number one, but had achieved the highest ratings in local radio history. In October of 1994 John joined WYSP and found success again: within a year WYSP's afternoon ratings were number one in demo.

In June of 2002 John returned to mornings, at Classic Rock station 102.9 WMGK. It proved to be a perfect fit, and has maintained a top 5 rating ever since.

In addition to his radio career, John has appeared as a stand-up comedian, hosted and co-produced Philly Flashback '84, and has anchored Philadelphia Mummers Parade. John became a contributor to the NBC "10" Show in April of 2003.

Along with winning numerous local service awards and readers polls over his 30-plus year career, John won a local "EMMY" Award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for Philly Flashback '84. He won the Gavin Media "Professional Air Talent of the Year Award" for both 1986 and 1987. In 1988 John was named Billboard Magazine's "Air Personality of the Year," and that same year won the Public Relations Society of America's "Drumbeater Award."

John is married and has a son, three dogs, two cats, and all three types of fish, (fresh water, salt water, and frozen.)

Below, John receives his Lifetime Achievement Award trophy at the 2007 AIR Awards from friends (L to R) Pat Croce, Pierre Robert and Dave Magrogan.