On this episode, Jim "Jimbo" Kovacik talks with Radio Legend Walt "Baby" Love! In part one of this two-part exclusive, Walt talks about how he landed his big break at KYOK-AM here in Houston, how he became the first Black On-Air Talent at KILT Radio (The Big 610), how he magically got his name Walt "Baby" Love and more!
IN CASE YOU DIDN'T KNOW...
Reverend Walter L. Shaw Jr., better known as Walt “Baby” Love, has been consistent in lending his unique blend of Christian faith, motivational and inspirational personal experiences to millions of listeners each week for over forty nine years.
Having been the host of four uplifting radio programs; The Countdown With Walt “Baby” Love aired for an unprecedented twenty nine years from August 1982 thru August 2011; Gospel Traxx With Walt “Baby” Love for twenty two years (and still going strong); The Urban AC Countdown for fifteen years and the short form vignette program African American Making It Happen for seven years. Walt has been heard on hundreds of radio stations around the world throughout his career and his “Brand” is associated with excellence.
FURTHER READING:
In 2007, Walt became a Published Author, when he authored the book, The Gospel According to Rev. Walt “Baby” Love: Inspirations and Meditations from the Gospel Radio Legend (Published by: Simon and Schuster). Available now.