Lloyd Lindsay Young
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Lloyd Lindsay Young is a television
weatherman who built a cult following of sorts with his over-the-top delivery and antics. He is the father of former KGET-TV
weatherman George Lindsay Young, with whom he worked for several years in New York.
Lloyd grew up in Hollywood, California and has been in the TV/Radio broadcasting business since 1962; starting at Bakersfield, California
radio station KWAK AM 970 in 1962. He spent time at KGO-TV in San Francisco from 1981-1983. He also spent 12 years at WWOR-TV
, channel 9 in Secaucus, New Jersey
, through October 1, 1995. In his ascendancy, he was seen on KIFI-TV, Idaho Falls and heard on KNAK, Salt Lake City.
His trademark intro is "Hellooooo (insert city name)". He is also known for his outrageous weather pointers which are sent in by viewers. His wild weather routine has earned him guest spots on Geraldo
and The Howard Stern Show. In a March 2007 interview on Stern's Sirius Satellite radio show, Stern called Young "the most successful mentally challenged person I've ever met."
On September 16, 2008, Young was terminated from his job at KERO
in Bakersfield, California. He was replaced by former KERO weatherman Rusty Shoop
.
Young had cameo appearances in the films Working Girl
and Age Isn't Everything. Young also introduced George Carlin
in his stand-up special What Am I Doing In New Jersey?
It is Young who says "it's a trip, it's got a funky beat, and I can bug out to it" in the Beastie Boys
song "B-Boy Bouillabaisse
" (in the "Mike on the Mic
" segment) from the 1989 album Paul's Boutique
. According to author Dan LeRoy in his book on Paul's Boutique, the group commissioned Young to appear on the album when they became a fan of his work on WWOR. The introduction to their song "Hello Brooklyn
" may have also been influenced by Young's trademark calls.
"Double L" is currently a weatherman on KGO
810 radio out of San Francisco on the morning and afternoon (drive-time) newscasts. He has been performing in this capacity since 1996, adding mornings to his schedule in 2009, replacing the retired Leo Ciolino.
Television
Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...
weatherman who built a cult following of sorts with his over-the-top delivery and antics. He is the father of former KGET-TV
KGET-TV
KGET-TV is a television station serving Bakersfield, California, owned by High Plains Broadcasting and operated by Newport Television, LLC. It is an NBC affiliate, and transmits on UHF channel 25 . KGET also has a digital-only/cable CW outlet called KWFB, one of the The CW Plus stations...
weatherman George Lindsay Young, with whom he worked for several years in New York.
Lloyd grew up in Hollywood, California and has been in the TV/Radio broadcasting business since 1962; starting at Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield is a city near the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley in Kern County, California. It is roughly equidistant between Fresno and Los Angeles, to the north and south respectively....
radio station KWAK AM 970 in 1962. He spent time at KGO-TV in San Francisco from 1981-1983. He also spent 12 years at WWOR-TV
WWOR-TV
WWOR-TV, virtual channel 9 , is the flagship station of the MyNetworkTV programming service, licensed to Secaucus, New Jersey and serving the Tri-State metropolitan area. WWOR is owned by Fox Television Stations, a division of the News Corporation, and is a sister station to Fox network flagship...
, channel 9 in Secaucus, New Jersey
Secaucus, New Jersey
Secaucus is a town in Hudson County, New Jersey. As of the 2010 United States Census, the town population was 16,264. Located within the New Jersey Meadowlands, it is the most suburban of the county's municipalities, though large parts of the town are dedicated to light manufacturing, retail, and...
, through October 1, 1995. In his ascendancy, he was seen on KIFI-TV, Idaho Falls and heard on KNAK, Salt Lake City.
His trademark intro is "Hellooooo (insert city name)". He is also known for his outrageous weather pointers which are sent in by viewers. His wild weather routine has earned him guest spots on Geraldo
Geraldo (TV series)
Geraldo is an American daytime television talk show hosted by Geraldo Rivera that aired in syndication from September 7, 1987, to June 12, 1998. On the last two seasons, it was known as The Geraldo Rivera Show. Both titles were produced by Investigative News Group in association with Tribune...
and The Howard Stern Show. In a March 2007 interview on Stern's Sirius Satellite radio show, Stern called Young "the most successful mentally challenged person I've ever met."
On September 16, 2008, Young was terminated from his job at KERO
Kero
A kero is an ancient Incan drinking vessel used to drink liquids like alcohol, or more specifically, chicha. They can be made from wood, ceramics, silver, or gold...
in Bakersfield, California. He was replaced by former KERO weatherman Rusty Shoop
Rusty Shoop
Rusty Shoop, born in Dallas, Texas, was the Chief Weathercaster for American TV station KERO-TV.He is married with four adult children and seven grandchildren.As of February 25, 2008, he is also a novelist with the publishing of Blood Harvest.-Career:...
.
Young had cameo appearances in the films Working Girl
Working Girl
Working Girl is a 1988 romantic comedy film written by Kevin Wade and directed by Mike Nichols. It tells the inspiring story of a Staten Island-raised secretary, Tess McGill , working in the mergers and acquisitions department of a Wall Street investment bank...
and Age Isn't Everything. Young also introduced George Carlin
George Carlin
George Denis Patrick Carlin was an American stand-up comedian, social critic, actor and author, who won five Grammy Awards for his comedy albums....
in his stand-up special What Am I Doing In New Jersey?
What Am I Doing in New Jersey?
What Am I Doing in New Jersey? is a standup comedy concert album by American comedian George Carlin, recorded at the Park Performing Arts Center in Union City, New Jersey for a Home Box Office special and released on August 15, 1988.-Track listing:...
It is Young who says "it's a trip, it's got a funky beat, and I can bug out to it" in the Beastie Boys
Beastie Boys
Beastie Boys are an American hip hop trio from New York City. The group consists of Mike D who plays the drums, MCA who plays the bass, and Ad-Rock who plays the guitar....
song "B-Boy Bouillabaisse
B-Boy Bouillabaisse
B-Boy Bouillabaisse was originally the 15th and final track on the album Paul's Boutique by American hip hop group the Beastie Boys, released on July 25, 1989...
" (in the "Mike on the Mic
Mike on the Mic
Mike on the Mic is section eight of the 15th track on the album Paul's Boutique by American hip hop group the Beastie Boys, released on July 25, 1989.* Produced and written by the Beastie Boys and the Dust Brothers....
" segment) from the 1989 album Paul's Boutique
Paul's Boutique
Paul's Boutique is the second studio album by American hip hop group Beastie Boys, released on July 25, 1989, on Capitol Records. Featuring production by the Dust Brothers, the recording sessions for the album took place in Matt Dike's Apartment and the Record Plant in Los Angeles from 1988 to...
. According to author Dan LeRoy in his book on Paul's Boutique, the group commissioned Young to appear on the album when they became a fan of his work on WWOR. The introduction to their song "Hello Brooklyn
Hello Brooklyn
Hello Brooklyn is section five of the nine-part song "B-Boy Bouillabaisse" by American hip hop group the Beastie Boys, from their 1989 album Paul's Boutique...
" may have also been influenced by Young's trademark calls.
"Double L" is currently a weatherman on KGO
KGO (AM)
KGO is a news/talk-format radio station radio with offices and studios in San Francisco, California. Unlike most other American news/talk stations, KGO originates nearly all of its own programming locally. Since 1978, KGO radio has received Arbitron's number-one ranking in the Bay Area...
810 radio out of San Francisco on the morning and afternoon (drive-time) newscasts. He has been performing in this capacity since 1996, adding mornings to his schedule in 2009, replacing the retired Leo Ciolino.