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Long John Nebel
New York talk radio host (1911–1978)
Long John Nebel | |
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| Born | (1911-06-11)June 11, 1911 Chicago, Illinois |
| Died | April 10, 1978(1978-04-10) (aged 66) Manhattan, New York City |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | radio host |
| Known for | late night radio show on WOR radio, New York |
| Spouse(s) | Margaret Dallas (early 1960s) Candy Jones (1972-his death) |
| Children | Jackie (daughter) |
Long John Nebel (born John Zimmerman; June 11, 1911 – April 10, 1978) was an influential New York Citytalk radio show host.
From the mid-1950s until his death in 1978, Nebel was a hugely popular all-night radio host, with millions of regular listeners and what Donald Bain described as "a fanatically loyal following" to his syndicated program, which dealt mainly with anomalous phenomena, UFOs, and other offbeat topics.
Life and career
Youth and young adulthood
Nebel was born in Chicago, Illinois, United States. He dropped out of school afte