Prime Time America
Air Date April 30, 2010
A Letter from Greg Wheatley
Dear friend of Prime Time America:
Thank you for your kind and encouraging words to us as we conclude our final week on Prime Time America. Knowing that you have listened and benefited from this program,whether you are a new listener or a veteran of all 28 years, is very meaningful to us! And I thank you for taking time to communicate your thoughts.
In 1982, the founding host of Prime Time America, Jim Warren, began this nearly three decade journey. Over the years, we have had the opportunity of conversing with literally hundreds of guests, ranging from theologians to gardeners. In a way, Prime Time America has been a reflection of life—varied and sometimes surprising.
Some of you are asking about what is next in my time here at Moody Radio. I am happy to say that I will continue in my role with Sound of Majesty (www.soundofmajesty.org). And this fall we’ll begin airing a brand new program (so new it doesn’t yet have a name) that will feature longer conversations with a variety of thinking Christians—everything from theologians to artists to culture makers. Please be listening for more information on that new program as it will be announced later this summer.
I am grateful for the staff that has been the mainstay of Prime Time America—executive producer Elsa Mazon, coordinating producer Sarah Abbey, engineer Peter-John Campbell, feature writers/producers Tracy Haney and Paul Butler, and administrative assistant Angela Tavernelli. Each of these friends have contributed in ways that go far beyond what you hear on the air. They are invaluable in the ongoing production of this program.
I’m happy to tell you that the Prime Time America audio archives will remain in place for about one year. Please feel free to revisit them at your leisure by coming here to www.primetimeamerica.org.
God bless you and keep listening!
Greg Wheatley
Host, Prime Time America
Featured
Jim Warren and Wayne Shepherd
Original Host and Producer, Prime Time America; Former Director of Network Programming, Moody Radio
Topic: Prime Time America Beginnings
Jim Warren
Original Host and Producer, Prime Time America
Topic: News Coverage: The Jim Warren Years
Jim Warren
Original Host and Producer, Prime Time America
Topic: God at Work: The Jim Warren Years
Jim Warren
Original Host and Producer, Prime Time America
Topic: Classic Interview: Wheaton Revival
Jim Warren
Original Host and Producer, Prime Time America
Topic: The Lighter Side of Prime Time America
Jim Warren and Wayne Shepherd
Original Host and Producer, Prime Time America; Former Director of Network Programming, Moody Radio
Topic: Final Thoughts on the Jim Warren Years of Prime Time America
Dave Oseland
Former Producer, Prime Time America
Topic: Prime Time America: The Greg Wheatley's Years
Dave Oseland and Greg Clugston
Former Producer, Prime Time America; Senior White House Correspondent, SRN News
Topic: News Coverage: The Greg Wheatley's Years
Jimmy DeYoung and Dave Oseland
President, Shofar Communications; Former Producer, Prime Time America
Topic: Israel and Middle East News
Elsa Mazon, Tracy Haney, and Paul Butler
Executive Producer, Prime Time America; Feature Producers, Prime Time America
Topic: The Role of Features in Prime Time America
Elsa Mazon and Colin Smith
Executive Producer, Prime Time America; Senior Pastor, The Orchard Evangelical Free Church
Topic: The Theological Focus on Prime Time America
Prime Time America Staff
Topic: Final Thoughts on Prime Time America
Host
Greg Wheatley
Greg Wheatley is a veteran broadcaster, having been with Moody Radio since 1990. His work has included Mornings with Greg and Chris and Prime Time America. Beginning this fall, Greg will be heard on a new weekend program featuring in-depth conversations about a variety of important topics. Greg is the musical director and conductor of the Glen Ellyn-Wheaton Chorale, a community chorus based in Chicago’s western suburbs, and also directs the College Church Singers. He serves as Guest Lecturer in Music Theory at Wheaton College Conservatory. Greg and his wife Jennifer have three children.