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Doug Tracht Biography
Doug Tracht is one of the most popular and richest Disc Jockey who was born on August 1, 1950 in Bronx, New York, United States.
Tracht was born and grew up in the South Bronx (New York City) with his younger sister, Diana, and parents, Alfred and Gertrude Tracht. His father was a native New Yorker who sold dental supplies; his mother was a Lutheran immigrant from Germany who stayed home to raise her two children until they were in high school, then became a noted educator. Tracht attended DeWitt Clinton High School and graduated in 1968. He majored in broadcasting at Ithaca College and landed a job at the college radio station. “From the first day I got on the air, I was trying to do comedy bits and tell jokes. After my first year in college, I had this station (WYSL) in Buffalo, New York, offer me a big time job.” Tracht got a job at WTKO, a low-power top-40 station in Ithaca. The following year, he had moved up to night DJ at a larger station in Binghamton, New York, WENE. Tracht graduated from Ithaca College in 1972 and married Marie Massara who was the sales secretary at WENE.
Tracht found a home at WAPE in Jacksonville, Florida, in August 1975 and became the dominant radio personality not just in northeast Florida, but in the Southeastern United States While in Jacksonville, his true identity was kept confidential because the public was disappointed that the booming, macho voice belonged to a young guy who was skinny and shy. The station turned Tracht’s request for privacy into a marketing ploy. Curtains were hung in the window of the broadcast booth, a TV interview showed only his lips, and Tracht wore a gorilla costume at personal appearances. Tracht was named as the top radio personality in the United States for 1977 and 1980. In 1979, he signed a five-year contract worth $1 million.
| Name | Doug Tracht |
| First Name | D-Von |
| Last Name | Dudley |
| Occupation | Disc Jockey |
| Birthday | August 1 |
| Birth Year | 1950 |
| Place of Birth | Bronx |
| Home Town | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Leo |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Parents | Gertrude Tracht, Alfred Tracht |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Not Known |
| Children(s) | Not Available |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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On May 25, 1979, Tracht gained national attention when he mocked convicted murderer John Spenkelink, who was due to be executed in “Old Sparky,” the Florida State Prison electric chair, that day. Tracht aired a recording of sizzling bacon and dedicated it to Spenkelink, telling him to get used to the sound.
Doug Tracht Net Worth
Doug Tracht is one of the richest Disc Jockey from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Doug Tracht's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Doug Tracht (born August 1, 1950) is an American radio, television, and movie personality. He is nicknamed “The Greaseman”.
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Disc Jockey |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
The phrase “Who’s your daddy?” may have been given its first widespread airing by Tracht in the late 1980s and 1990s on his syndicated radio program. Tracht used the term comedically but left no doubt about its sexual aspects; Tracht put the phrase in the mouth of his imagined male characters while they were in the middle of “a zesty session.” Tracht said he first heard the reference in The Zombies song “Time of the Season.” He said, “I converted it to have a spicy connotation. As men we want validation because we are such inept lovers. […] It just kind of popped out of the blue.”
Tracht remained in Jacksonville almost seven years, then moved in 1982 to WWDC-FM in Washington, D.C., where he replaced Howard Stern. DC-101 was his first FM station. He purchased a home in nearby Potomac, Maryland, continued working out, and overcame his dislike of public appearances. During that time, he was known for a series of publicity stunts, including his “presidential campaign” in 1984.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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| Height | Unknown |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
Tracht went through a string of stations including WAXC in Rochester, New York, WRC in Washington, D.C., and WPOP in Hartford, Connecticut. He lost his job at WPOP when that station switched its format from pop music to all news in 1975. He lost the job at WRC because program director Gordon Peil wanted Tracht to drop the Greaseman personality. The frequent moves from city to city were a major reason for the end of his first marriage, after less than two years.
His show was syndicated by Infinity Broadcasting Corporation for five years, from January 1993 until January 1998. Tracht moved to Los Angeles, where his show originated from a private broadcasting studio in LA, and was carried by stations in Atlanta, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and KLOS in Los Angeles, among others. During 1994 his audience was estimated at 2.5 million listeners each day.
Who is Doug Tracht Dating?
According to our records, Doug Tracht is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Doug Tracht’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Doug Tracht. You may help us to build the dating records for Doug Tracht!In January 1986, Tracht created an uproar by telling an on-air joke regarding the new federal holiday, Martin Luther King Day. Tracht said, “Why don’t we shoot four more and get the whole week off?” followed by, “Come on, now, you know I don’t mean nothin’!” He was suspended from the station for five days, publicly apologized, and donated money to create a scholarship at Howard University in honor of Dr. King. The Washington Post noted that he was the highest paid DJ in D.C. during 1987, making $400,000 a year.
Facts & Trivia
D-Von Ranked on the list of most popular Disc Jockey. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Doug Tracht celebrates birthday on August 1 of every year.
Tracht appeared in two television movies produced by his close friend Brian Dennehy: Jack Reed: A Search For Justice (1994) and Jack Reed: Death And Vengeance (1996).
Where does the greaseman live now?
He rose steadily and, by the late ’80s, was at the top of the Washington area market doing mornings at DC-101. After an attempt at national syndication failed, he returned to Washington radio in 1997, landing at Classic Rock 94.7 for a cool $1 million a year. He has a home in Potomac and one in Los Angeles.
Is the greaseman still working?
However, Web Radio Classics shut down on August 31, 2018. Web Radio Classics, and the Greaseman, have returned and are back in action as of May 1, 2020.
What is the grease man's net worth?
| Date of Birth: | Aug 1, 1950 (71 years old) |
| Gender: | Male |
| Nationality: | United States of America |
What does greaseman mean?
Greaseman means an employee wholly or mainly engaged in lubricating vehicles, including operating the necessary equipment either solely or in charge of other employees. Sample 1.
What is a greaseman Ocean's 11?
Danny Ocean (George Clooney) Ocean’s Wiki. Louise Miller. Yen, more famously known as The Amazing Yen, is a Chinese acrobat who is the second of two newbies in the group. He is brought in for his flexibility and short stature as the grease man.
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