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Wayne Perkey
CBS Radio and TV’s Charles Osgood
called Wayne Perkey,
the best interviewer I’ve met!”
High praise from one of America’s premier journalists.
Wayne spent his life in radio and television. For 30 years he was the wake-up voice for Kentuckiana on WHAS Radio and the creator of the proto-type for Morning News and Information radio shows.
Wayne and The Morning Team consistently ranked as one of the top-rated morning shows in America, often as high as number 5!
And for 20 years Wayne was “Mr. Crusade,” Emcee of the WHAS Crusade for Children, the annual telethon that has raised over $100 million for children with handicaps.
In 1970 Wayne created his favorite assignment of the year moving the morning show to the backstretch at historic Churchill Downs for Derby Week and talking to people from all over the world who came to Louisville for the “Fastest 2 Minutes in Sports!”
For 8 years Entrepreneur Perkey owned radio stations in Danville, Ky., which consistently captured recognition by the Kentucky Broadcasters Association as among the very best small market stations in Kentucky.
“I have enjoyed hearing Wayne speak on several occasions. He has a wonderful wit and a charisma that is captivating.”
Pam Brooks, Publisher of LEO Magazine
“Wayne Perkey has a voice and personality that light up a room. He’s got a real talent for bringing smiles to people’s faces.”
The Honorable Jerry Abramson, Mayor, City of Louisville
Long-time Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson calls Perkey “Mr. Louisville.” Wayne was President of the Rotary Club of Louisville, one of the largest in the world with 500 members, and received the Rotarian of the Year Award in 2002.
Wayne served as President of Sister Cities of Louisville and originated his morning show from Montpelier and Paris, France; Mainz, Germany; La Plata, Argentina; Quito, Ecuador; London, England; and during the Olympics, Barcelona, Spain.
While on the Board of the Metro YMCA, Perkey helped create the Mayor’s Community Thanksgiving Breakfast and received its first “Spirit of Louisville Award.” This community-wide breakfast annually draws over 1,000 citizens to share a spirit of gratitude.
“Wayne motivates and empowers others to go the extra mile.”
Craig Scherman, CEO, Custom Quality Services
“Every time I hear Wayne speak, I not only learn a lot but I always enjoy myself, as he is a charismatic person and excellent storyteller.”
Dr. Jay McGowan, President, Bellarmine University
Wayne Perkey connects with audiences, using humor and the wisdom garnered from a distinguished broadcasting career and his passion for community involvement, to make them smile and ask “What is my world and how do I make it better?”
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The View from 50,000 Watts
Through 30 years leading the highly successful WHAS Morning Team, Perkey discovered the challenges and pleasures of becoming an integral part of the fabric of his community. Wayne is a great storyteller and shares from an insider’s point of view.
Ben Franklin Almost Had It Right!
There are 3 things certain in life — Death, Taxes... and Change!
Wayne Perkey and the WHAS Morning Team spent over 25 years producing one of America’s most successful morning shows. Perkey describes how this group of personalities got there and stayed there in the face of changing players, changing management and changes in the community.
You Really Are That Good!
Perkey believes there are two types of people — self-starters and self-stoppers! And each of us is both! Wayne spent 30 years starting at 3am. He knows that sometimes the engine just doesn’t want to crank. How do we tap into that reservoir of strength and energy, that indomitable spirit that lets us reach way beyond our grasp?
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