77 WABC RADIO ANNOUNCES NEW PRIMETIME PROGRAM
WITH
AWARD-WINNING BROADCASTER RITA COSBY
NEW YORK, NY: John
Catsimatidis, CEO of Red Apple Group and subsidiaries Red
Apple Media and 77 WABC Radio, has announced the addition of
“The Rita Cosby Show” to the station’s primetime weeknight
lineup. Cosby, an acclaimed media veteran and best-selling
author, will host the 10pm to Midnight program, beginning
today, March 15th, focusing on breaking news and fascinating
interviews.
Rita Cosby is one of the most recognized and respected
broadcasters in America who has attained an extraordinary
level of success in multiple arenas that few in the media
landscape have achieved. Cosby was named Radio Ink’s 2018
Most Influential Woman Legend of the Year and has won six
Gracie Awards in radio, including for Outstanding Host and
Outstanding Talk Show.
She is also a renowned Emmy-winning TV host, who anchored
highly rated primetime shows on both Fox News Channel and
MSNBC. Born in Brooklyn, Cosby has covered the globe with
her live reports from the war zone in Afghanistan, in
Belgrade during the NATO bombing, to the US-Mexico border
and beyond. Known for her engaging style and headline-making
interviews, she has obtained exclusives with more than
twenty world leaders, including seven U.S. Presidents and
Pope Francis, as well as with entertainment icons Michael
Jackson, Tom Hanks, Bruce Willis and infamous inmates Dr.
Jack Kevorkian and David Berkowitz, “The Son of Sam.”
The following statement was released by John
Catsimatidis,
CEO of Red Apple Group:
“Rita Cosby is the best in the business, with a tremendous
following and incredible background. ‘The Rita Cosby Show’
will bring a new and exciting dynamic to our important
evening programming, with Rita’s top-notch interviewing
skills, impeccable record in journalism and deep ability to
connect with our listeners. We are proud to welcome such a
respected host to 77 WABC Radio and anticipate big success
for ‘The Rita Cosby Show,’” said John Catsimatidis.
The following statement has been released by
Chad Lopez, President of Red Apple Media/77 WABC Radio:
“We are thrilled to have Rita Cosby taking
over this important timeslot. Beginning tonight, our evening
listeners will get a great dose of the latest news along
with powerful and compelling interviews, from one of the
most well-regarded broadcasters,”
said Chad Lopez.
The following statement has been released by
Rita Cosby:
“I am honored to be joining 77 WABC’s terrific lineup and
working with legendary New York icon John Catsimatidis and
his team. During this pivotal and unpredictable moment in
our nation and communities, 10pm to Midnight will be a
nonstop voice of reason and truth you will not want to
miss,” said Rita Cosby .
Cosby was previously at 77 WABC Radio from 2014 to 2018,
where she served as Political Editor as well as host of
successful weekend and midday shows.