Ken Schram
Kenneth George Schram (December 17, 1947 – May 29, 2014) was an American news and radio broadcaster. He was based in Seattle, Washington and was the former host of local-affairs show Town Meeting and KOMO 4’s evening news segments called "Schram on the Street." For several years he hosted a radio show, The Commentators, on KOMO Newsradio with conservative John Carlson.
Ken Schram | |
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| Born | Kenneth George Schram December 17, 1947 The Bronx, New York |
| Died | May 29, 2014 (aged 66) |
| Alma mater | California State University, Northridge |
| Occupation | news/radio broadcaster |
| Employer | KOMO 4 (former) |
| Spouse | Sandi Schram |
That show was discontinued in September 2010. Starting September 20, 2010, Schram and Carlson each began hosting new, separate shows on the same station, with Carlson on from 9:00AM to Noon and Schram from Noon to 3:00PM. Schram is also known for his personal award, the "Schrammie", which he gave out on the air to "underscore what I think are among the worst of bone-headed decision, and/or the most appalling of asinine behavior", usually to local or regional newsmakers.
After a 35-year career, Ken Schram was laid off from KOMO 4 and Radio on December 7, 2012, citing cutbacks to full-time employees.
On May 28, 2014, Schram's long-time colleague John Carlson announced on the radio that Schram was gravely ill with kidney failure. He died at a hospice in Kirkland, Washington the next day of an infection, aged 66.