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- From Find A Grave website: "Dick Von Hoene graduated from the University of Cincinnati, where he earned a bachelor's degree in history and a master's degree in theater; and while attending the University of Cincinnati, he acted in college productions, as well as summer stock and community theater productions; and Dick Von Hoene's professional career began as a copywriter for WCPO radio; he was employed by WXIX-TV, and he was most widely acclaimed as the creator of the very popular "Cool Ghoul" character that became a regular weekend feature hosting horror movies from the fall of 1969 until the spring of 1972; he became a reporter for WUBE 105 in 1973, and in 1979, he became a disc jockey; and in 1983, he became a news announcer for WFKB in Florence. In 1987, Dick Von Hoene was hired by Insight Communications, first as a News Director, and for the last 12 years as host of Northern Kentucky Magazine, a daily talk-variety program, where he promoted the community by welcoming representatives of counties, cities, schools, and charitable organizations to discuss their missions and activities; and he also welcomed authors and celebrities to Northern Kentucky Magazine, such as singers Chubby Checker and Judy Collins, Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton, and stage stars Cloris Leachman and Dean Jones were among those guests visiting Northern Kentucky to appear on his program; and he and Northern Kentucky Magazine received numerous awards from tri-state organizations recognizing service in enhancing coverage of the region; and In 1999, Dick Von Hoene was inducted into the Greater Cincinnati Legends of Rock 'N Roll Hall of Fame, along with other former standout deejays Steve Palmer, Shad O'Shea, and Steve Kirk.- IMDb Mini Biography By: The Professor
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