Career
He was noted for his conservative viewpoints, historical knowledge, polished delivery and love of Big Band music He worked the overnight shift and received good ratings. He worked as a nationally syndicated host for a number of years, a time which he has recalled fondly for the variety and quality of callers.
On his overnight program he was able to persuade many news and opinion makers to stay up late, or, if on the east coast, get up early, to make appearances.
A frequent guest was Howard Jarvis, the attorney and political activist, who used the show as a platform to promote California"s property tax limitation initiative, Proposition 13, in 1978. Briem received a number of honors, including a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.