For 26 years, Preston Westmoreland had one of the
most popular radio shows in Arizona. He interviewed over 27,000
newsmakers and celebrities and was twice-nominated to the Radio Hall of Fame
in Chicago. He still holds the record for the most continuous years on the
radio on one station, and when he left, he was still ranked number one.
Here's a collection of his favorite interviews and TV appearances. Thanks
for enjoying them.
Sheriff Joe Arpaio swears in Preston as a
Special Deputy Captain in the posse.
(photo, above right) Preston displays the Marconi Award, radio's
"Oscar", for Best Large Market Radio Personality in the US . Yes,
he's got the same shirt on! Both presentations happened within the
hour, on his 25th anniversary on the air. The Tribune newspaper
also ran a front page story on the talk show host in their Sunday
Edition that week as well.
(above left) Unprecedented 2 page feature on Preston's 20th
Anniversary (photo, right) Flying Magazine
selected Preston as their centerfold for flying, as an example of how an
airplane is used for business and pleasure. The shoot was done by noted
National Georgraphic photographer James Sugar, who also photographed
actor Christopher Reeves for the same section.
Voted by Talkers Magazine in the Top 100 Talk
Show Hosts in the nation, six times in a row!
Preston and his long-time co-worker at KTAR
Radio, Pat McMahon. Pat introduced Preston to the audience for
the induction ceremonies into the Arizona Broadcaster's Hall of Fame,
during a special dinner at The Buttes Marriott Resort, in October, 2009.
His
name
was added to the Hall of Fame
joining
other Arizona broadcasters like Hugh Downs, Steve Allen, Al McCoy "voice of
the Phoenix Suns", Bill Heywood and Buck Owens.
(photo, above right) During the Diamondbacks World Series year,
Preston got to thrown the first pitch out twice. Notice on the
scoreboard, the staff making fun of his 47 mile-an-hour throw! See more
photos by clicking on the button at the top of the page.
Over the years. Paul Harvey mentioned the Westmoreland's survival
videos, Stay Alive! along with some of their other programs. Click on
the "Paul Harvey Comments" button to hear some of his many thoughts.