The Bob Hardt Interview

USA Radio Museum Presents: Legends of Broadcasting   

Episode 1: A Conversation with Bob Hardt interviewed by Jim Hampton

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Legends of Broadcasting, a special video interview series from the USA Radio Museum. In each episode, we’ll sit down with one of the giants of radio and television to capture their stories, insights, and unforgettable moments behind the mic.

We begin this series with a true legend in broadcast journalism—Bob Hardt.

About Bob Hardt
Bob Hardt’s career in radio news spans several decades and includes some of the most iconic names and moments in American broadcasting. He began his career at WXYZ Radio in Detroit and later joined the powerhouse WABC in New York, where he was part of the famed Dan Ingram show. His talent, professionalism, and journalistic instinct soon brought him to the national stage with the ABC Radio Network, where he covered everything from presidential elections to breaking world news.

              Bob Hardt and John Maher                                                Reader Writer Bob at 77WABC

Bob became a trusted voice to millions of listeners across the country and helped shape the gold standard for radio journalism during an era when radio news was fast, factual, and vital.

You will hear about Bob’s three radio stops to get to the top of the heap in the Big Apple at 77 WABC.

                From WKHM in Jackson, MI to ABC Radio Network News in New York

Today, Jim Hampton sits down with Bob to talk about the stories behind the headlines, the evolution of broadcast news, and what he sees as the future of the medium he helped define.

Let’s roll back the tape and step into the studio with Bob Hardt. WATCH

Here are some vintage air checks of Bob Hardt:

WXYZ October 31, 1963

WXYZ March 4, 1964

WXYZ October 16, 1964

WXYZ November 12, 1964