40 Episodes
Back Stories: The Trial Of Ramzi Yousef
Irene Cornell looks back on the trial of the mastermind behind the 1993 World Trade Center bombing.
Back Stories: 'It Was A Bomb'
Irenen Cornell remembers the 1993 World Trade Center bombing.
Back Stories: Michael Kahn Remember The 1993 WTC Bombing
Michael Kahn was working the 6 a.m. shift on the editor's desk when calls started coming in from people downtown claiming they'd heard an explosion, including his own father.
Back Stories: 1993 WTC Bombing - The Things You Never Forget
Listen to a man whose life was saved because of a few inches. Tim Scheld reports.
Back Stories: WCBS' Fearless Leader, William S. Paley
In today’s Back Story, one WCBS pioneer tells us about another, as Charles Osgood looks back on the role Paley played as the man at the helm of the station.
Back Stories: Eye In The Sky Neal Busch
In today's Back Story, Tom Kaminski tells us about the man he calls a legend, Neal Busch.
Back Stories: Morning Drive With Lou Adler & Jim Donnelly
In today's Back Story, WCBS Morning Drive anchor Wayne Cabot looks back on the Morning Drive team he grew up listening to, Lou Adler and Jim Donnelly.
50 People To Know: Living WCBS Legend Charles Osgood
We wrap up our 50 People to Know series with a conversation with legendary newsman Charles Osgood - one of the original WCBS News Anchors.
Back Stories: Covering Mark David Chapman's Murder Trial
WCBS reporter Irene Cornell remembers January 1981, when Mark David Chapman pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to murdering John Lennon.
Back Stories: The Day John Lennon Died
WCBS reporter Rich Lamb remembers the night of December 8, 1980, when John Lennon was murdered in his New York City home.
Back Stories: NASCAR In NYC?
The city once considered opening a NASCAR track, but a pit stop in Times Square may have put a stop to that plan.
Back Stories: Nelson Mandela Visits NYC
Nelson Mandela came to New York in June 1990 as part of an eight-city tour of the United States.
50 Stories: Westchester County's Oldest Working Farm
Feeding the people from the family farm in this week'ss 50 people to Know with Sean Adams.
Back Stories: Newsman's Newsman Jerry Nachman
In his unparalleled career, he enjoyed award-winning success in highly noticeable jobs in newspaper and broadcast. But his first big job was at WCBS.
Back Stories: Mel Granick's 'Report On Medicine' Feature
It was a feature ahead of its time. The "Report on Medicine" focused on developments in the medical community.
Back Stories: Blimp 880? WCBS Considers Getting A Blimp
Former WCBS Assistant News Director Bernie Gershon used to make some crazy requests.
50 People To Know: Spreading Kindness With 'Stan The Man'
This week’s 50 People to Know is about one hospital volunteer on Long Island who credits a near death experience with motivating him to help bring a little humanity to people in need.
Back Stories: Former NYC Mayor John Lindsay Plants A Parting Kiss
In today's Back Story, former New York City Mayor John Lindsay gives a parting gift to WCBS reporter Irene Cornell: a kiss!
Back Stories: Caller 'Mobile 88'
WCBS anchor Gil Gross once found out the hard way that when you work in radio, you never know who's listening... even the boss.
Back Stories: WCBS Groundbreaker Jane Tillman Irving
A WCBS groundbreaker, Jane Tillman Irving started her career here in 1972, becoming the station's first black female reporter.
50 People to Know; Stan The Man
How a near death experience turned one man into a selfless hospital volunteer at age 78!
Back Stories: A Lesson In Telling Time
Former Afternoon Drive anchor Ben Farnsworth gets a lesson in telling time in today's Back Story.
Back Stories: Ed Ingles' Postgame Interviews
Former WCBS Sports Director Ed Ingles tells us the back story of the time he upset former Chicago Blackhawks coach Billy Reay after a loss to the New York Rangers.
Tom Chapin and his music to Nourish the Soul
This Thanksgiving Week, our 50 People to Know is our friend Tom Chapin who has carried on the work of his late brother singer Harry Chapin using music to fight poverty and hunger.
Back Stories: The Origin Of 'Newsradio'
Where did the idea to call WCBS “Newsradio” come from?
Back Stories: Washington Jefferson Hotel Room Coated In Cheese
It was a stinky assignment, but one reporter had to cover it.
Back Stories: Cuomo, Koch Take Over The WCBS Studio
In today’s Back Story, former WCBS General Manager Ed Kiernan recalls what it was like having the two most powerful men in New York in the studio.
50 People To Know: Wendy Lacey
Montclair mother Wendy Lacey just became a landlord. But her business model is a little different. Sean Adams shares her story in this week's 50 People to Know.
Montclair Mom is Advocate for the Special Needs Community
Sean Adams introduces us to a woman who is fighting to open doors for special needs community.
Back Stories: 'One Tough Bird'
Long before the Miracle on the Hudson, WCBS traffic reporter Neal Busch had his own encounter with a Canadian goose.
Back Stories: Fred Fishkin's 'Bootcamp' Technology Feature
In today's Back Story, former WCBS reporter Fred Fishkin brings us back to "Bootcamp."
Back Stories: 'Talk Back' Gets A Call From The Governor
In the early 1980s, WCBS management wanted to use listener opinions on the air.
Back Stories: 'Sammy The Bull' Gravano Turns On John Gotti
Irene Cornell was in the courtroom when Salvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano turned rat and testified against John Gotti in his third federal trial.
Back Stories: 'A Force In Radio'
From the beginning, former WCBS anchor & reporter Gary Maurer knew the station would succeed.
Back Stories: Wayne Cabot Gets His Start At WCBS
A 15-year-old kid strolled in off the street and he's been here ever since.
50 People To Know: The Joy of Foster Parenting
Meet Michelle Allen, a Bronx woman heralded as a hero advocate of the foster care system in this week's 50 people to Know.
Back Stories: Running & Reporting The NYC Marathon
Reporter Marla Diamond recalls wearing two hats during the New York City Marathon.
Back Stories: Live Coverage Of The NYC Marathon
Former producer Mel Grannick looks back on the station’s live coverage of the New York City Marathon.
Back Stories: Photo Finish At The NYC Marathon
Reporter Peter Haskell says one of the greatest things about the New York City Marathon is that it’s a celebration of the city. He remembers covering the race in 2009 and 2004.
Back Stories: Getting Our Foot In The Door At The NYC Marathon
The station’s coverage of the New York City Marathon started with former General Manager Ed Kiernan, who recalls meeting the race’s founder, Fred Lebow.