John A. Gambling

Who was John A. Gambling?

John Alfred Gambling was an American radio personality. He was member of the Gambling family, three generations of whom - John B., John A. and John R. - were hosts of WOR Radio's morning show Rambling With Gambling over the course of more than 75 years.

Rambling With Gambling was listed in the Guinness World Records of 2003 as the "world's longest-running radio show;" a record since surpassed by the Grand Ole Opry. The program offered the first on-air broadcast of school closings and helicopter traffic reports. In a smooth baritone, Gambling also interviewed celebrities, politicians and other newsworthy people.

Gambling grew up in Teaneck, New Jersey, where his father owned a home.

John A. Gambling was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2000. John A. was the host from 1959 to 1991. From 1985 to 1991, John R. was his co-host.

He is survived by his wife, two daughters and his son, John R. Gambling, the host of The John Gambling Show, the current morning show on WOR.

Gambling died of heart failure at a hospital in Venice, Florida. His wife Sally, died at 83 on August 17, 2013 in Florida.