Scott St. James(1943-2018)
- Actor
St. James, Scott: KMPC, 1979-82; KMGG, 1984; KMPC, 1991-92 and 1995; KCBS/FM, 1995-2004. Scott died December 17, 2018, following a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. He was 75.
Scott was born on January 25, 1943 in Lockport, New York. He got his start in radio at South San Francisco High School when he and a buddy built a pirate radio station. From 1960-65, Scott served in Korea with the US Army.
Following his tour of duty, Scott tried his hand in the real estate market before playing the professional bowling circuit for a couple of years. He returned to radio at KLIV-San Jose, then afternoons at WPOP-Hartford. Always having tremendous respect for his audience, Scott made a point to travel to local high schools to get to know the kids who listened to his show. He even gave his home phone number on the air. He opened each show with a train whistle and exclaimed "The St. James Express is Smoking!"
Scott next moved to St. Louis where he worked at KKSS, KSD and CBS powerhouse KMOX. It was at KMOX he worked with legendary broadcasters Jack Buck and NBC sportscaster Bob Costas. Scott believed in the theory of 'Go Big or Go Home.' When Scott showed up somewhere, you definitely took notice.
He moved to Los Angeles in 1979 and joined Gene Autry's "Station of the Stars," 710/KMPC. Scott became an important member of the Robert W. Morgan "Good Morgan Team." Scott also formed a friendship with three-time World Heavyweight Champion Muhammed Ali during this time. It was a friendship that endured the rest of their lives.
Scott also produced a nine-hour star-studded special on Gene Autry. The show covered the career of the Singing Cowboy from his three decades as a performer in radio, TV and film, to his ownership of both radio and TV stations, as well as he beloved California Angels baseball team.
Scott's later on-air jobs in L.A. included working with KIIS/FM's Rick Dees, "Arrow 93's" Uncle Joe Benson and Charlie Tuna. Once nicked-named 'The Jammer with the Hammer,' St. James picked up multiple Golden Mike and Mark Twain awards for commentary writing.
In the '80s, Scott was on-camera sports director at KHJ/Channel 9. During this time, Scott regularly hosted the LA Police Department's celebrity golf tournament.
Radio and TV wasn't enough for this talent. He caught the acting bug and made his first appearance on the big screen with a role in Heart of a Champion: The Mancini Story, exec produced by Sylvester Stallone. He appeared in dozens of motion pictures. His TV acting work included Dallas, ER, The A-Team, Murder She Wrote, The Young & the Restless, Everybody Loves Raymond, with many appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live. His national TV commercial credits include American Express, Pepsi, DirecTV and the Honda Motor Company.
In 2004, he briefly returned to radio and did a talk show on KTRS-St. Louis. When he returned to the Southland, he was heard on the Cable Radio Network with Mike Horn. Scott was an incredible story teller.
For more than fifty years, Scott St. James has entertained millions of people from coast to coast, with his distinctive voice and charming wit. He's worked with the best in the business and he and his celebrity friends have given their time and money to hundreds of charities and individuals in need.
There are lots of people who made their mark in radio and television, but few that are considered true 'broadcasters.' There are those unique individuals who relate to an audience one-on-one, and are not afraid to tell it like it is. Scott St. James is a man who always did just that!
Scott was born on January 25, 1943 in Lockport, New York. He got his start in radio at South San Francisco High School when he and a buddy built a pirate radio station. From 1960-65, Scott served in Korea with the US Army.
Following his tour of duty, Scott tried his hand in the real estate market before playing the professional bowling circuit for a couple of years. He returned to radio at KLIV-San Jose, then afternoons at WPOP-Hartford. Always having tremendous respect for his audience, Scott made a point to travel to local high schools to get to know the kids who listened to his show. He even gave his home phone number on the air. He opened each show with a train whistle and exclaimed "The St. James Express is Smoking!"
Scott next moved to St. Louis where he worked at KKSS, KSD and CBS powerhouse KMOX. It was at KMOX he worked with legendary broadcasters Jack Buck and NBC sportscaster Bob Costas. Scott believed in the theory of 'Go Big or Go Home.' When Scott showed up somewhere, you definitely took notice.
He moved to Los Angeles in 1979 and joined Gene Autry's "Station of the Stars," 710/KMPC. Scott became an important member of the Robert W. Morgan "Good Morgan Team." Scott also formed a friendship with three-time World Heavyweight Champion Muhammed Ali during this time. It was a friendship that endured the rest of their lives.
Scott also produced a nine-hour star-studded special on Gene Autry. The show covered the career of the Singing Cowboy from his three decades as a performer in radio, TV and film, to his ownership of both radio and TV stations, as well as he beloved California Angels baseball team.
Scott's later on-air jobs in L.A. included working with KIIS/FM's Rick Dees, "Arrow 93's" Uncle Joe Benson and Charlie Tuna. Once nicked-named 'The Jammer with the Hammer,' St. James picked up multiple Golden Mike and Mark Twain awards for commentary writing.
In the '80s, Scott was on-camera sports director at KHJ/Channel 9. During this time, Scott regularly hosted the LA Police Department's celebrity golf tournament.
Radio and TV wasn't enough for this talent. He caught the acting bug and made his first appearance on the big screen with a role in Heart of a Champion: The Mancini Story, exec produced by Sylvester Stallone. He appeared in dozens of motion pictures. His TV acting work included Dallas, ER, The A-Team, Murder She Wrote, The Young & the Restless, Everybody Loves Raymond, with many appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live. His national TV commercial credits include American Express, Pepsi, DirecTV and the Honda Motor Company.
In 2004, he briefly returned to radio and did a talk show on KTRS-St. Louis. When he returned to the Southland, he was heard on the Cable Radio Network with Mike Horn. Scott was an incredible story teller.
For more than fifty years, Scott St. James has entertained millions of people from coast to coast, with his distinctive voice and charming wit. He's worked with the best in the business and he and his celebrity friends have given their time and money to hundreds of charities and individuals in need.
There are lots of people who made their mark in radio and television, but few that are considered true 'broadcasters.' There are those unique individuals who relate to an audience one-on-one, and are not afraid to tell it like it is. Scott St. James is a man who always did just that!
