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Ange Lombardi From 1940 to
1968, Ange Lombardi was a name that was often heard on WJW, WAKR and WADC.
Ange was a popular pianist/conductor who probably is best remembered for his
“Beat the Expert” program which was aired on WAKR five days a week for
five years. The program was announced by Alan Freed and was a forerunner of
the national radio and TV show “Stop the Music.” He conducted the studio
orchestra at WADC and appeared with his own orchestra on WAKR under the name
“Andre Ponselle”. WAKR carried his orchestra on remote from the
Mayflower Hotel for two years. Before his |
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