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MICKY DOLENZ JOINS CBS-FM AS MORNING HOST BEGINNING ON JANUARY 10, 2005

December 7, 2004 - Micky Dolenz has been named the new morning show host for Infinity Broadcasting’s WCBS-FM, 101.1, it was announced today by Chad Brown, Vice President and General Manager, WCBS-FM. Dolenz will debut on CBS-FM on Monday, January 10, 2005 as host of the 6:00-10:00AM show Monday-Friday.

The famed television star, musician, Broadway performer and director previously co-hosted the station’s morning show on Oct. 7.

“Micky is a renowned entertainer whose diverse background and overall upbeat view of life makes him the perfect person to host morning drive on the station,” said Brown. “Following his October appearance we immediately realized that Micky had a special connection with our listeners. The phones never stopped ringing and people were still reminiscing about him days later. We knew we had something special that day and we’re thrilled to add Micky to our lineup permanently.”

“When I was 12 years old, I soldered together a Heathkit radio transmitter in my garage and broadcast a weather report to my mother in the kitchen,” said Dolenz. “Ever since then, I have fantasized about having my own radio show. This is a dream come true and a thrill beyond words to be associated with CBS-FM, Infinity Broadcasting and the entire Viacom family. I look forward to a long and fruitful relationship.”

Dolenz first established himself at the age of 10 when he starred in his first television series, “Circus Boy.” He is most well known for his role as a member of The Monkees and star of the series of the same name. Dolenz, along with Peter Tork, Davy Jones, and Mike Nesmith, starred in the hit television show about a rock ‘n roll band from 1966-68. Between 1966 and 1970, The Monkees released nine albums plus a greatest hits compilation. During the off-season from taping they toured the country to sold-out shows.

After the television show, Dolenz continued his acting career and also provided voices for the “Funky Phantom,” “Scooby-Doo” movies and other Hanna-Barbera cartoons. He also kept up with his solo music, releasing a string of singles over the years.

Dolenz began his stage career with a starring role in friend Harry Nilsson’s West End musical “The Point” in 1978. It was in London that he honed his behind-the-camera skills by directing numerous British television programs, as well as the stage version of “Bugsy Malone.”

A wave of nostalgia in 1986, sparked by TV LAND (Note: It was actually MTV. TV Land wasn't in existance at this time.) reruns of the original television shows, reunited The Monkees and they set out across the country for a summer tour. The success of the tour led the band to release “Pool It,” their first album in nearly 20 years.

From 1990-92 Dolenz toured as a solo artist and also released his first children’s album “Micky Dolenz Puts You To Sleep,” a collection of 60s pop tunes arranged as lullabies. A second collection was released in 1994 entitled “Broadway Micky.” 1993 saw the release of “I’m a Believer: My Life of Monkees, Music and Madness.” The book tells the story of Dolenz’s life through 1990 and is filled with personal anecdotes. His “unofficial autobiography” is co-written with celebrity-biographer Mark Bego and was re-released with updated chapters in 2004.

The Monkees again joined together in the studio in 1996 to record a brand new album entitled “JustUs.” The group launched a world tour, which ended in England, heralding the 30th anniversary of the group.

Dolenz most recently starred in Broadway’s “AIDA” as the villainous Zoser. He had previously played the role in the touring version of the Disney musical.

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