Jerry's first talk radio programs in Boston were on WMEX 1510. He came to WMEX in 1957 and right from his first night (10 PM - 1 AM) through his nearly 8 year stay at WMEX, He commanded a 50 share or more of radio listening in the Boston area, which was an incredible feat considering that WMEX was a rock n' roll radio station all day until the Jerry Williams Show...
JW with David Susskind, 4/63
(38 Minutes) | This conversation picks up in the middle of an interesting thought about what man is entertained by and for what purpose. Susskind was a famous TV producer, and Jerry, always wanting to do more TV, would have Susskind as a frequent guest on his talk radio programs. This program was done before a live studio audience at WMEX, Boston. |
JW with Jimmy Saunders, 9/62, Part 1
(20 Minutes) | On this night, Jerry Williams was raising money for the Jimmy Fund, a Boston based charity that researches cures for childhood cancers. Jimmy Saunders was a caberet singer and jazz guitarist, and on this broadcast, if you made a donation to the Jimmy Fund, Jimmy Saunders would favor you with a song. |
JW with Jimmy Saunders, 9/62, Part 2
(27 Minutes) | See above. |
JW with Theo Bikel, 11/22/63, Part 1
(31 Minutes) | This broadcast is historic due to JFK's assassination on this day. Theo Bikel was in Boston to perform, but cancelled his show as all live entertainment, except for radio and TV, was cancelled that day. An interesting political conversation ensues between Jerry and Theo. |
JW with Theo Bikel, 11/22/63, Part 2
(29 Minutes) | See above. |
JW from the Hotel Barcelona, Miami FL, Part 1
(59 Minutes) | It's March 16th, 1960 and Jerry Williams is on a tour with his listeners to Miami, Florida. This was recorded at the Hotel Barcelona for broadcast over WMEX the next, day, Saint Patrick's Day. Only Jerry Williams could make scuba diving on radio interesting. Listen to the full three hour broadcast. |
JW from the Hotel Barcelona, Miami FL, Part 2
(50 Minutes) | See above. |
JW from the Hotel Barcelona, Miami FL, Part 3
(56 Minutes) | See above. |
JW and a Caller in Hawaii
(1 Minutes) | Here's a short call thanking Jerry for his monolouge about Hawaii. Notice how Jerry bring this topic to a different place at the end of this call. |
JW's Impressions of LA and HI
(61 Minutes) | By 1964, Jerry had the most listened to radio show in New England. Here's an hour of Jerry having just returned from a trip to Hawaii. |
JW on WMEX, March, 1964, Part 1
(3 Minutes) | A night where Jerry had to kill a half hour waiting for his guest, TV producer David Susskind. |
JW on WMEX, March, 1964, Part 2
(9 Minutes) | It takes a special talent to entertain in an unscripted situation. Jerry was a master of this craft. |
JW on WMEX, March, 1964, Part 3
(8 Minutes) | Still waiting for his guest, Jerry launches into the WMEX studio audience and takes calls about this and that. |
JW During the Height of Beatlemania, Part 1
(1 Minutes) | Jerry Williams was no fan of the Beatles. This caller is playing along with Jerry's earlier anti-Beatle rant. |
JW During the Height of Beatlemania, Part 2
(6 Minutes) | A continuation of the Beatle bashing caller and Jerry playing to the WMEX studio audience. |
Father Tom Carroll Call Back From Selma, AL
(10 Minutes) | This very emotional religious leader shares his impressions of being on a Civil Rights march with Dr. King. |
Teri Calls Jerry, 1958
(4 Minutes) | Jerry's wife, Teri, would listen to his show every night and sometime called in. Here's a call from Teri to Jerry. |
Jerry w/Cardinal Cushing
(20 Minutes) | Jerry's interview with Cardinal Cushing gave Jerry great credibility in Boston. Forgive the poor sound quality of this one. |
Jack and Marion's
(1 Minutes) | Jack and Marion's was THE late night restaurant in the Boston area. Here's Jerry's commercial for them. |
Sozio
(1 Minutes) | Jerry sold thousands of refrigerators, dishwashers and stoves for Sozio's. |
Beverly Oldsmobile
(1 Minutes) | "..and tell the folks at Beverly Olds that Jerry Williams sent you." |
