Obituaries
One of the first conservatives to establish a beachhead in radio, Ray Briem consistently attracted the largest ratings of any overnight talk show. He championed Propositions 13 and 187.
Dec. 13, 2012
Ray Briem dies at 82; all-night radio host in L.A.
Television
Ray Briem, a conservative broadcast institution, still likes a good argument but isn’t afraid to sound out the other side.
Aug. 15, 1996
Music
After 27 years on the graveyard shift, KABC-AM’s Ray Briem says he’ll miss the political patter and the crusades he conducted on the air, but he’s ready to give it all up for a good night’s sleep.
Dec. 13, 1994
Entertainment & Arts
KABC Radio General Manager George Green has named Sept. 15 as the date when talkshow hosts Michael Jackson and Ray Briem will no longer be heard over the national ABC radio network.
Aug. 17, 1989
California
CITY COUNCIL WALK OF FAME: Approved adding the names of actor Rip Taylor and radio talk host Ray Briem to the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Oct. 1, 1992
Talk-radio host Art Bell is talking about how he realized when his big break came: At the end of 1994, Los Angeles’ late-night fixture Ray Briem left KABC-AM (790), and a vacuum had to be filled.
Jan. 13, 1996
Travel & Experiences
Boo! Who?
Oct. 29, 1992
Archives
Radiothon: KABC Talkradio will sponsor a 24-hour live radiothon to benefit the Leukemia Society of America on Friday through Saturday.
Jan. 23, 1991
Politics
While many cities and counties are cutting back services and blaming their poverty on Proposition 13, a few of those who helped guide the property-tax initiative to victory in 1978 are celebrating its 10-year anniversary.
June 6, 1988