Background
Sklar, Richard J. was born on November 21, 1929 in Brooklyn. Son of William and Cecile F. (Fox) Sklar.
Sklar, Richard J. was born on November 21, 1929 in Brooklyn. Son of William and Cecile F. (Fox) Sklar.
Bachelor of Science, New York University, 1953.
Announcer, copywriter, Station WPAC, Patchogue, New York, 1954; program director, Station World International News Service, New York City, 1955-1961; program director, Station WMGM, New York City, 1961-1962; program director, Station WABC, New York City, 1962-1977; vice president programming, ABC Radio division, New York City, 1977-1984; president, Sklar Communications, Inc., New York City, from 1984; partner, Bowen Sklar Programming, England. Adjunct Professor St. Johns U., New York City, 1975-1992. Vice president Interep Radio Store, New York City, 1991-1992, Stratosphere Broadcasting, 1991-1992, Music Net, 1992.
Member International Radio and television Society (member board governors 1974-1984), Broadcast Pioneers. Clubs: New York Road Runners.
Married Sydelle Helfgott, July 8, 1954. Children: Scott Richard, Holly.