t-b: Thompson And Chanley; Gina Grad; Katie And Mark Thompson

BONNEVILLE INTERNATIONAL Classic Rock KSWD (100.3 THE SOUND)/LOS ANGELES will launch its new morning show, "MARK IN THE MORNING," hosted by L.A. vet MARK THOMPSON, beginning MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2nd. THOMPSON will make regular trips to L.A., but his end of the show will mostly originate from his home in NORTH CAROLINA.

THOMPSON will be joined on-air by a team that includes ANDY CHANLEY, plus new hire GINA GRAD, who has been featured as guest co-host, panelist, news anchor and field reporter on numerous radio shows throughout SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. In addition, THOMPSON’s new show will incorporate field pieces hosted by his 22-year-old daughter, KATIE, who will serve as the show’s “Chick On The Street.”

“As my previous 25-year L.A. run has taught me,” said THOMPSON, “a great morning show takes more than just one guy and a microphone. Being funny and entertaining at 6a ain’t easy, but ANDY and GINA have kept me laughing all week as we have been working (if you want to call it that) on plans for the show. That’s a very good sign. Plus, we’ve got great Classic Rock music, and that stuff never fails to get the old morning motor revving.”

Added GRAD, “Even though I had no idea who MARK THOMPSON was until he dragged me down to HOLLYWOOD BLVD. and made me look at his star on THE WALK OF FAME, I was thrilled to be offered a full-time gig, so needless to say, I took the job.”

CHANLEY said, “Let’s face it, anyone who’s enjoyed 25 years of radio success like MARK has, really needs to be taken down a peg or two. If I can do that every day for SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, I think everybody wins.”

Even KATIE THOMPSON had something to say about being named “Chick on the Street,” saying, “I know this is just my dad’s way of getting me off the THOMPSON family dole. But, growing up, I couldn’t believe my dad actually got paid to do all those shenanigans. And it has been my goal not to have a real job either.”

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