WOR News Director Joe Bartlett ‘Nothing But Respect’ for Late Owner Rick Buckley
Rick Buckley died last weekend. He was the man at the top of the family-owned Buckley Radio since 1972. In 1987, Buckley became a major market owner when he purchased WOR Radio.
Already at the station since the previous year was news director Joe Bartlett.
“He was a real hands-on owner, and he was throughout his entire tenure here.” Bartlett says.
The longtime WOR newsman says Buckley would be a micro-managing owner.
“He knew every single thing that went on here,” Bartlett says.
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