Hy Lit has been the voice of Philadelphia radio since the early 50's! He is a pioneer of rock n' roll radio and has emceed shows with Elvis, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones and a galaxy of other stars and celebrities during his illustrious career. He also traveled on the road with the Beach Boys and the Harlem Globe- trotters as their master of ceremonies.

Hy has had shows on Channel 10, Channel 48 and a syndicated television show in Detroit, Cleveland and San Francisco.

Hy has dominated the radio ratings over the years on Oldies 98.1 FM and has won countless awards. His awards include the following: City of Philadelphia Award Jan. 17, 1982. B'nai Brith Award Nov. 8, 1987. Inducted on the Philadelphia Avenue of the Arts Walk of Fame April 2, 1993. Very first recipient of the March of Dimes Lifetime Achievement of Radio Award in 1994. Achievement in Radio (A.I.R) "Best Weekend Show" November 13, 1997. Hy was also inducted into the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland on April 2, 1998. And Radio & Records Magazine named Hy Lit the Oldies Personality of the Year for 1999.

Hy has been an outstanding spokesperson for the fight for a cure for Parkinson's Disease and hosted the "Fashions for Parkinson's Disease" fundraiser in May 2002 at the Bellevue Hotel, for the Greater Philadelphia Parkinson's Foundation.