Petey Greene | |
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Born | Ralph Waldo Greene, Jr. January 23, 1931 Washington, D.C., United States |
Died | January 10, 1984 Washington, D.C., United States | (aged 52)
Spouse | Judy Greene |
Children | 4 |
Career | |
Station(s) | WOL WDCA |
Style | Radio talk show host |
Country | United States |
Website | www |
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.