Z100's Elvis Duran Featured on CBS Sunday Morning

RADIO ONLINE | Monday, December 2, 2024

Elvis Duran

CBS Sunday Morning aired a feature on syndicated personality Elvis Duran yesterday, December 1, offering viewers an intimate look at the radio host's life, career and impact. Journalist Mo Rocca explored Duran's world, from his WHTZ (Z100) studio in New York to his Santa Fe home and backstage at Madison Square Garden's Jingle Ball.

In the segment, Rocca highlighted Duran's unique status in a changing industry. "He's a rarity these days, a nationally known radio personality," Rocca remarked. Reflecting on the evolution of radio, he asked Duran, "Growing up, I remember big-name radio DJs. Now it's kinda you and Ryan Seacrest. What happened?"

Duran candidly addressed the shift in the industry. "Radio isn't what radio used to be," he said. "A lot of radio companies gave up on personalities; they just wanted to play music -- it's cheaper. That's not good for our business. So, I've done everything I can to keep personality on a radio show in the mornings...We are in the friendship business."

Discussing his legacy, Duran expressed a desire to be remembered for the emotional connection he's fostered with his audience. "I don't want them to remember my name, I just want them to remember how we made them feel every day. That's it."

The feature offered a heartfelt tribute to Duran's enduring influence as one of the last prominent figures in a field once dominated by big-name radio air talent.

For those who missed the broadcast, the full story is available on the CBS News website.