Forsythe Hanging Up The Cans
• iHeartMedia Orlando announced that John Forsythe would retire from The John & Leslye Morning Show on AC WMGF (Magic 107.7), effective March 30. Forsyth (right) joined co-host Leslye Gale on the Magic 107.7 morning show in 2010. He began his 50-year radio career in his hometown of Roswell, NM while still a junior in high school. Over the intervening years, Forsythe has worked at such well-known stations as WQAM/Miami, KLIF-AM/Dallas, KKOB/Albuquerque and KCBQ and Class FM/San Diego.
“It’s been a difficult decision to step away from such a successful show but it’s time,” said Forsythe, who is a member of the New Mexico Broadcasters Hall of Fame. “Radio has given me so many amazing life experiences. From the early days in Miami with the Bee Gees living on the same canal as ‘QAM in the ’70s, to being part of the Chargers broadcast team in the ’80s, to raising millions for children’s hospitals in the ’90s and 2000s, radio has enriched my life in so many ways! I’m grateful for the opportunity to try and make someone’s day better through warmth and laughter.”
Chris Kampmeier, who originally hired Forsythe in Orlando, said, “John is a total pro and a terrific broadcaster with a great sense of humor. Along with his on-air partner, Leslye Gale, he achieved the highest morning shares ever for Magic 107.7 — a great finale to a great career!” Linda Byrd, President of iHeartMedia’s North Florida Region, commented, “John has been the ultimate professional since the day we hired him. He is a great employee and a wonderful on-air talent with incredible client service skills. Although he will be sorely missed, I’m happy we can send him off into the sunset to enjoy retirement with his beautiful wife, Faith.” After Forsythe’s March 30 retirement, Leslye Gale will fly solo while the company searches for a new co-host.
