Dick Stambaugh

The original “morning mayor of Great Tampa Bay” as Roy Nillson would bill him, was the AM drive host at WLCY starting in 1960. Dick was on a staff featuring Dave Archerd, Nillson, Rock Robbins, and Marshall Cleaver.

Stambaugh came from a local family in St Peters-burg, a very talented man who not only wanted to be on the air, but had programming desires. With Roy Nillson at the helm, Dicks chances were slim.

Stambaugh moved to Miami’s WFUN where he changed his name to Dick Starr. Programming opportunities came later and he did quite well. Not only did he conquer Miami, but also programmed KYA in San Francisco.

He later became national program director for the Rounsaville radio chain, and was the owner of Opus Productions in Dallas. He moved back to St. Petersburg after being diagnosed with cancer. Dick Stambaugh died at the age of 41 in October 1982.