Petey Greene

Petey Greene
Born
Ralph Waldo Greene, Jr.

(1931-01-23)January 23, 1931
Washington, D.C., United States
DiedJanuary 10, 1984(1984-01-10) (aged 52)
Washington, D.C., United States
SpouseJudy Greene
Children4
Career
Station(s)WOL
WDCA
StyleRadio talk show host
CountryUnited States
Websitewww.peteygreene.org

Ralph Waldo "Petey" Greene, Jr. (January 23, 1931 – January 10, 1984), was an American television and radio talk-show host. A two-time Emmy Award-winner, Greene overcame drug addiction and a prison sentence for armed robbery to become one of the most prominent media personalities in Washington, D.C. On his shows, Greene often discussed issues such as racism, poverty, drug usage, and current events among others.