Wesley Jon Richards

Background

Richards, Wesley Jon was born on April 9, 1942 in New York City. Son of Mark and Pearl R. Richards.

Education

Student, Hofstra U., 1959-1962; Master of Arts, Antioch University, 1990.

Career

Radio personality, Station WFYI, Mineola, New York, 1965; radio personality, Station WGBB, Freeport, New York, 1966-1970; editor, Associated Press, New York City, 1971-1974; radio personality, Station WHLI, Hempstead, New York, 1974-1976; radio personality, Station WRFM, New York City, 1976-1986; broadcaster, NBC Radio Network, New York City, 1987-1989; newscaster, Station WYNY, New York City, 1989-1990; newscaster, Station WOR, New York City, 1990-1992; writer, producer, NBC News, since 1992; writer, producer, NBC News, since 1992. Freelance entertainer, since 1955. Correspondent ABC Radio Network, New York City, 1975, 90.

Achievements

• Wesley Jon Richards has been listed as a notable Newscaster, writer, producer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Federation television and Radio Artists, Writers Guild American, Broadcast Pioneers, National Association Broadcast Employees and Technicians. M C.

Connections

Married Carole A. Louis, June 8, 1962. Children: Wesley, Julie, Lynn, Charles.

Father:

Mark Richards

Mother:

Pearl R. Richards

Spouse:

Carole A. Louis

child:

Charles Richards

child:

Lynn Richards

child:

Julie Richards

child:

Wesley Richards