iHeartMedia News/Talk 1100 WTAM Cleveland has announced the passing of afternoon host Mike Trivisonno at the age of 74.
“Triv” as he was known on air, began his career in 1986 at 98.5 WNCX after being a long-time caller to Pete Franklin’s show on then “1100 3WE” WWWE gaining the nickname “Mr. Know It All”. He hosted “Sportsline” at night starting in 1992 and has been in afternoons since 1996.
It is with heavy hearts that WTAM 1100 announces the passing of radio legend and current talk show host, Mike Trivisonno. He was 74 years old.
Trivisonno, a Cleveland native, began his talk radio career in 1986. Since his days as “Mr. Know-it-All,” Triv has been voted “Best Talk Show Host” by Scene Magazine and The Achievement in Radio Awards. The Cleveland Plain Dealer named him the “Voice of Cleveland,” Cleveland Magazine named him “One of Cleveland’s Fifty Most Interesting People,” and he was a 2003 NAB Marconi finalist for “Personality of the Year.”
Triv proudly raised over $5 million dollars for local charities during his career, including Coats for Kids, whom he hosted his annual “Vegas Show Benefit” in support of. Although “The Voice of Cleveland” has been silenced, his impact on Cleveland will be felt and heard for years to come.
All of us here at WTAM send our love and support to his family during this difficult time. We will bring you more details as we receive them, including information on memorials.
INSTANT INSIGHT: Trivisonno’s show the night the original Cleveland Browns left for Baltimore may have been one of the best one night radio talk radio shows in history.
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