When did Westwood One purchase the Mutual Broadcasting System?
Westwood One purchased the Mutual Broadcasting System in 1985. The network had aired NFL coverage since 1940 before this acquisition.
Questions about NFL on Westwood One Sports
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Who announced the initial Sunday night games for CBS Radio Sports in 1987?
Jack Buck called the initial Sunday night games in 1987 for CBS Radio Sports. Jim Nantz took over for Buck following that first season and announced until 1990 when he moved to television.
What audio identity served as the theme song from 2003 until the end of the 2012 season?
A theme song titled Posthumus Zone by E.S. Posthumus served as the audio identity from 2003 until the end of the 2012 season. That same track was used for the NFL on CBS television coverage.
On what date did Ryan Radtke get announced as the new lead announcer for Westwood One?
Ryan Radtke was announced as the new lead announcer on the 30th of March 2022 after serving as the network's primary college football voice. The network returned to having a single lead broadcaster for its Sunday night coverage starting in 2022.
Which organization owned Westwood One for approximately ten years starting in 1998?
CBS Corporation owned Westwood One for approximately ten years starting in 1998. In 2007, CBS sold the company to The Gores Group before Dial Global acquired it in 2011.