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| General Actor Information | ||||
| Birth Name: | Kevin Beyeler | |||
| Born: | March 29, 1962 | |||
| Birthplace: | Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.A. | |||
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| Gender: | Male | |||
| Height: | 6'2" | |||
| Occupation: | Radio DJ | |||
| Years active: | 1989 to present | |||
| Also known for: | Hosting The Kevin and Bean Show | |||
| Personal/Family Information | ||||
| Spouse(s): | Melissa Ryder (?-2017, separated) | |||
| Series Involvement | ||||
| Character on MWC: | Radio DJ in "You Better Shop Around (Part 1)" | |||
Kevin Ryder (Born Kevin Beyeler) is a radio DJ who was part of The Kevin and Bean Show on the Los Angeles based alternative rock station, 106.7 KROQ from 1989 until 2020.
He is heard in the Season 5 episode, "You Better Shop Around (Part 1)".
Career[]
His career at KROQ began on December 31, 1989, where he and co-host Gene 'Bean' Baxter hosted the annual countdown of the year's best songs.
Even though the show was very popular, it has had some controversial moments. In 1990, six months into their career at KROQ, the duo got into trouble with their station and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department by airing a fake murder confession. The parents of a missing woman believed the fictional caller (who was their friend and fellow radio personality, Doug "The Slug" Roberts) to be responsible for their daughter's death, leading to an investigation by the LASD and coverage in an episode of Unsolved Mysteries. When the truth was revealed, the station was billed for the costs of the investigation by the LASD, and sued by the distraught parents. KROQ suspended Kevin and Bean for five days without pay, directed each of them to perform 149 hours of community service, and forced them to pay the Sheriff’s bill out of their pockets.
On March 6, 2019, after 30 years at KROQ, Kevin's radio partner, Bean announced that he would be leaving the Kevin and Bean Show and move back home to England with his wife, with plans to continue working in the radio industry upon his return. His final appearance on The Kevin and Bean show was on November 7, 2019. [1][2]
Following Bean's departure, the show continued on with the original title until January 2, 2020, when was re titled to Kevin in the Morning with Allie and Jensen, continuing with the same format.
On March 18 2020, 10 weeks after the rebranding, Kevin announced via Twitter that he along with the entire cast and crew members of the show were suddenly fired without prior notice. Despite the short notice, he was briefly allowed to go on air to say his goodbyes while also airing his criticism of the station's management. He later tweeted that he was escorted out by three members of the security personnel. The firing was met with much criticism from loyal fans as well as several former KROQ on-air personalities.[3]
In later interviews, he pointed out that he was fired because the new owners were cutting corners due to the economic downturn following the covid-19 pandemic as well as the show's declining ratings. While he understood that it was a business decision and that he personally had no regrets being let go after 30 years at KROQ, he also felt that it could have been handled better, saying that he was more upset that even the part time crew members who were working for hourly wages had been let go. [4][5]
As of February 2021, he can be heard on the Los Angeles based mainstream rock radio station, 95.5 KLOS, with former KROQ DJ Doug "Sluggo" Roberts during the afternoon.
Appearances on Married... with Children[]
His voice is heard in the Season 5 episode, You Better Shop Around (Part 1) as the radio DJ who points out how hot it is in Chicago, while Al enjoys his small pool.
References[]
- ↑ KROQ Morning Cohost ‘Bean’ Signs Off After 30-Year L.A. Run. ktla.com.
- ↑ Bean there, done that: KROQ morning cohost ‘Bean’ signs off after 30-year L.A. run. Los Angeles Times.
- ↑ Tweet from Kevin Ryder announcing his firing from the show. @thekevinryder on Twitter.
- ↑ KROQ’s Kevin Ryder Speaks Out on ‘Cruel’ Firings: ‘I Was Really Livid’ (EXCLUSIVE). Variety.
- ↑ Kevin Ryder: "I Lost My Mind" After Learning KROQ Fired Entire Morning Show Team. The Hollywood Reporter.