Thomas J Irwin"Shotgun Tom" Kelly has been entertaining Southern California radio and TV audiences for over 45 years. He has worked at such renowned radio stations as KGB (in its "Boss Radio" days) and gained national acclaim at the legendary KCBQ. "Shotgun Tom" ws honored at B-100 radio (KFMB-FM) with the Billboard magazine Air Personality of the Year Award for Major Markets in the mid-70's. He also received two Emmy Awards for his performance as host of the McGraw-Hill syndicated TV word game show "Words-a-Poppin'" for children. For twelve years at KUSI-TV he was host of their morning and afternoon children's programs. In 1997, after a nationwide talent search, "Shotgun Tom" Kelly was chosen by CBS Radio's K-EARTH 101/Los Angeles to fill the coveted afternoon drive slot after the death of The Real Don Steele. In 2000, "Shotgun Tom" won Radio and Records "Oldies Air Personality of the Year" and competed for that award with radio personalities in New York, Philadelphia, Chicago and Detroit. "Shotgun Tom" is also heard around the country doing voice work and commercials for many other stations. In 2013, "Shotgun Tom" Kelly received his Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, located at the corner of Hollywood Blvd. and La Brea Ave. Read More Read Less
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