Christopher Gabriel Named Host of KMJ/Fresno's Morning News

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KMJ (Newstalk 580 and 105.9) Fresno adds Christopher Gabriel as the new host of Fresno's Morning News. Beginning Monday, May 31, the veteran broadcaster and entertainer joins anchor Matt Otstot and the team to bring the San Joaquin Valley breaking news coverage from 6-9am PT. He'll also host a weekend talk show on the station. Gabriel previously aired in Minneapolis and Fargo, ND before heading west to Fresno where he's worked in both News/Talk and Sports.

Program Director Blake Taylor said, "Christopher is a true pro with superb energy, personality, smarts and has the news chops to take KMJ's #1 rated morning news to the next level. He's talented and a team player. We couldn't ask for more. I can't wait to hear what the future holds."

 

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"veteran broadcaster and entertainer" - any formal education in Journalism?

 

[brettbutlerisok]

"veteran broadcaster and entertainer" - any formal education in Journalism?

His background is in Acting but Matt Otstot is still there. HUGE improvement over Tony Manus. How do you not change your name for the radio? lol!

 

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"His background is in Acting". ALL voices heard (employed) on KMJ are ACTORS.

 

[brettbutlerisok]

"His background is in Acting". ALL voices heard (employed) on KMJ are ACTORS.

Such is radio these days. Very few real DJs, no overnight shifts at all anymore, radio has no bullpen, so people with stage backgrounds get the jobs.
Back when I was hanging around 1400 in the 90s Art Nugent told me to get in to acting, because it's the only way people end up behind a microphone anymore.