Matt Siegel

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Matt Siegel
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Siegel in 2013
Born (1950-03-27) March 27, 1950 (age 74)
Spring Valley, New York, U.S.
Years active1972–2022
Career
ShowThe Matty in the Morning Show
Station WXKS-FM
Country Flag of the United States.svg United States
Website www.mattyinthemorning.com

Matt Siegel (born March 27, 1950) is an American retired radio personality. He was the host of the Matty in the Morning Show in Massachusetts on KISS 108 for 41 years, from 1981 to 2022. The show has a legacy in Boston, Matt has worked with a variety of co-hosts, including Bill Rossi, Lisa Lipps, and, most recently, Billy Costa and Lisa Donovan.

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Early life

Siegel's first introduction to the spotlight came during high school. Though a quiet and reserved student, he auditioned to emcee the school talent show. He got the gig and was told that he was a natural with the microphone.[ citation needed ] While Siegel was student teaching at Oneonta University, a professor who was amused by his classes, directed him towards show business.[ citation needed ]

His first job in radio was a daytime shift in Oneonta, New York, and then in 1972, he got a job with KWFM-FM in Tucson, AZ - a radical underground progressive rock station. From there he worked as a freelance producer and commercial voice-over announcer at Warner Bros. Records.[ citation needed ]

While vacationing in Boston in 1977, Siegel stumbled into a job opening with WBCN-FM. He filled in for Charles Laquidara, who had taken a leave of absence. [1] After two months on the morning show, he was hired permanently as the midday host, where he stayed for 2½ years.[ citation needed ] There he created a spoof call-in show called "Dr. Matt’s Advice to the Love Lorn", which, in turn, led to a job at WCVB-TV (Channel 5) hosting a show called "Five All Night Live". This was followed by a national appearance on Life’s Most Embarrassing Moments with host Steve Allen.[ citation needed ]

In the summer of 1980, Siegel was offered the morning spot with KISS 108 FM, Matty in the Morning. [2] [3]

Matty in the Morning Show (1981—2022)

Siegel was the host of KISS 108's morning show since it first aired on January 12, 1981.[ citation needed ] On the show with Siegel were co-hosts Billy Costa and Lisa Donovan, [4] and producers Justin Aguirre, Winnie Akoury and Dominick Famularo.

Although Siegel was best known for his comedic and light-hearted approach to morning radio, two of his most memorable shows came in the wake of tragedy: September 11th and the Boston Marathon Bombings. During both instances, Siegel stayed on the air all day providing critical updates and a calm presence to his Boston listeners. [5]

At approximately 9:20 a.m. on May 19, 2021, Siegel announced on air that his bosses had ordered him to stop discussing the news of Demi Lovato announcing that they are non-binary and ended the broadcast abruptly with the words "Matty out." [6] WCVB confirmed later that day that Siegel would be returning to the show the following day. [7]

On May 3, 2022, after an unexplained two week absence from the morning show, Siegel announced his retirement. [8]

An Evening with Matty in the Morning (2018 - Present)

In 2018, Siegel announced a one-man comedy show at The Wilbur Theatre in Boston, called "An Evening with Matty in the Morning." The show includes stories from his childhood, his career and a series of Q&As from the audience. [9]

The first nine shows, which took place between 2018 and 2019, sold over 10,000 tickets. [10] After a brief hiatis in 2020, he performed subsequent shows in 2021 and 2022.

Personal life

Siegel lives in Palm Beach Gardens, FL with his wife Maryanne. He has 4 children, Alexandra, twins Lilly and Chloe, and Olivia. His daughter Alexandra Siegel has been featured in videos on Funny or Die, had a guest appearance on ABC Family's Switched at Birth as well as HBO's "Eastbound & Down", and was featured in Taco Bell's 2014 commercial "Hello Father" and it's 2016 follow up "Hold My Baby". [11] [12]

In 2017, director Hailey Millar created a short biographical documentary titled "My Life is Not a Show" which highlights Siegel's work and personal life. [13]

Awards

As host of Matty In The Morning, Siegel won the National Association of Broadcasters' Marconi Award for Personality of the Year (major market) in 2001 [14] and 2009. [15]

Siegel was inducted into the Massachusetts Broadcaster's Hall of Fame in 2012 and, after four nominations, was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2024. [16] [17]

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References

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  2. ↑ Kix, Paul (March 2011). "Insider Interview: Matt Siegel". Boston Magazine . Retrieved November 16, 2013.
  3. ↑ Diaz, Johnny (July 15, 2011). "5 more years of Matty on Kiss 108". Boston Globe . Retrieved November 16, 2013.
  4. ↑ Shanahan, Mark (January 12, 2016). "'Matty in the Morning' marks 35 years on KISS 108". Boston Globe . Retrieved September 14, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Matty in The Morning: Matt Siegel #94". TheEditorial. 2016-12-07. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
  6. ↑ Shanahan, Mark (May 19, 2021). "'Matt Siegel, 'Matty in the Morning' radio host, storms off the air after being warned about Demi Lovato comments". Boston Globe . Retrieved May 19, 2021.
  7. ↑ "Matty in the Morning host says Wednesday morning blowout is not end of his show". WCVB. 2021-05-19. Retrieved 2021-05-20.
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  13. ↑ "home". MY LIFE IS NOT A SHOW. Retrieved 2017-08-23.
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  16. ↑ "Hall of Fame 2012". Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame. Retrieved September 14, 2016.
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