Contributing Writer
BOSTON – WBZ and WHDH talk radio host Larry Glick had a large following for a long time and for good reason. Glick began his radio career in Florida in 1953, was hired by WBZ in 1967 after leaving WMEX (“the ever-new Wee-Mex, Home of Modern Radio”) and his long-running broadcast covered 38 states. A master of wittiness and storytelling, Glick’s cast of characters included “Champagne Lady,” “Charlie DiGiovanni the Cab Driver” and he reported the news as “Streeter Glick,” a takeoff on WBZ newsman Streeter Stuart.
Friendly conversations
Known for his friendly conversations, callers would ask, “Is this Larry?” to which he would reply, “Let me check.” Fans of Glick recalled some special moments on Facebook…