Alex Bennett Bio | Wiki
Alex Bennett is an American talk radio host, known for his mix of left-wing politics and humor. In the 1970s he made his mark in New York City where he was dubbed “The Youth Guru” by the press for his work on WMCA and WPLJ.
In the 1980s and 1990s, Alex moved back to San Francisco where the press nicknamed him “The King of Comedy” for his influence on the local comedy scene first. He then created a live Internet TV network with Play Inc. called “PlayTV”, and later a one-year stint as the host of a technology show on CNET Radio.
Eventually, Alex moved back to New York City where he hosted a radio show on SiriusXM channel “SIRIUS Left” until June 28, 2013. Currently, he serves as the host of a live podcast GABNet.net Tues-Fri from 10:00 until midnight Eastern.
Alex Bennett Age
Alex was born on December 18, 1939, in San Francisco, California, United States. He is 82 years old.
Alex Bennett Height
He is a man of average stature and stands at a height of 5 ft 7 in (Approx. 1.70 m).
Alex Bennett Family
He was born and raised in San Francisco to his late father Alexander Schwarzmann and his mother. Alex adopted his on-air name as a tribute to his father. He holds an American nationality and belongs to the white ethnicity. Information about the mother and/or siblings is not known to the public.
Alex Bennett Wife
Alex is married to his beautiful wife Marjorie Miller. The couple celebrated their wedding on March 27, 2012. Marjorie is also a host and they hosted his show together at New York FM station 95.5 WPLJ. The two currently live in the Harlem district of New York City.
Alex Bennett Education
He graduated from Drake High School in San Anselmo, California. After school, Alex worked at several radio stations around the country, including KILT in Houston.
Alex Bennett Radio
On April 19, 2004, Alex started hosting a show from 7 am to 10 am ET on SiriusXM Progress. On his weekday show, he talked about entertainment, politics, and personal interests. Alex has also served as a substitute host for syndicated talk show host Lionel on several occasions. In 2008, he became inducted into the San Francisco Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame.
Alex was told in late June 2013 that his last show on SiriusXM would be on June 28, 2013. In January 2014 he began “GABNet” at gabnet.net which he calls the first real innovation in the phone-in-the-talk radio since the format’s invention.
Alex Bennett Show | WPLJ
Alex and his wife-producer Ronni moved their show to New York FM station 95.5 WPLJ with the station at first recruiting him for morning drive time. Later, he switched to a free-wheeling overnight show. Guests on Alex’s WPLJ show included rock stars such as John Lennon, comedians like George Carlin, and left-wing, anti-war activists such as Jerry Rubin, Timothy Leary, and Abbie Hoffman.
While at WPLJ as an early video pioneer, Alex created and produced Midnight Blue with Bruce David. The show was seen on a New York public-access cable TV channel. He was let go from WPLJ in 1974. Afterward, Alex continued to appear on New York broadcast outlets, including WMCA.
Alex Bennett Net Worth
He earns his wealth from his career, therefore, he has amassed a fortune over the years. Alex’s estimated net worth is $754,612.
Who Is Alex Bennett
Alex is an American talk radio host, known for his mix of left-wing politics and humor. In the 1970s he made his mark in New York City where he was dubbed “The Youth Guru” by the press for his work on WMCA and WPLJ.