King & Putnam Return To WGN/Chicago

• Steve King and Johnnie Putman will make their triumphant return to WGN Radio/Chicago, hosting Saturday overnights from 9pm to 2am, beginning Jan. 7. The award-winning married hosts were two of the longest-running personalities on WGN and in the overnight slot for nearly three decades until December 2011. Over the past few years, they’ve returned to do fill-ins and host special shows on New Year’s Eve.

King and Putnam said, “Returning to the Saturday night-time slot is a full-circle moment for us. Our first regular show as a duo on WGN Radio was in February 1985 — on a Saturday night. Coming back to WGN for version 2.0 seemed like a fun idea. Of course, we’ll be revisiting some of our most popular features, but we’re looking forward to seeing where version 2.0 takes us. We’re throwing a Saturday night party for our friends — and there’s no dress code!”

WGN Radio VP/GM Mary Boyle said, “I know Steve and Johnnie’s return to a regular Saturday night show will be warmly welcomed by longtime loyal fans and new listeners alike. Before their ‘retirement’ in 2011, Steve and Johnnie owned our WGN overnight airwaves for 26 years. Back then and on their guest spots since, they always present entertainment, interviews, and information in their inimitable, ‘homespun comfort’ style of earnest, friendly listener interaction.”