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{{short description|American actor, announcer, and radio personality (born 1952)}}
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'''Gary D. Sinclair''' (born 1952 in [[Ada, Oklahoma]]), known professionally as '''Michael Gary “M.G.” Kelly''' and '''Machine Gun Kelly''', is an American actor, disc jockey and radio personality. In addition to hosting several radio programs over the years, Kelly has held several acting roles as a disc jockey; also, he has served as an offstage announcer on two [[game show]]s.
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{{Infobox person
| name = M. G. Kelly
| image =
| birth_name = Gary Sinclair
| birth_date = 1952
| birth_place = [[Ada, Oklahoma]], U.S.
| other_names =
| occupation = Disc jockey, actor, announcer
| years_active = 1972-present
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'''Gary D. Sinclair''' (born 1952), known professionally as '''Michael Gary "M.G." Kelly''' and '''Machine Gun Kelly''', is an American actor, disc jockey, and radio personality. In addition to hosting several radio programs over the years, Kelly has held several acting roles as a disc jockey; also, he has served as an offstage announcer on two [[game show]]s.


His stage name is a reference to [[Machine Gun Kelly|George "Machine Gun" Kelly]], a notorious criminal.
His [[stage name]] is a reference to [[Machine Gun Kelly (gangster)|George "Machine Gun" Kelly]], a notorious criminal.


==Radio career==
==Radio career==


Kelly has hosted and produced several radio programs. Several are still airing on stations across the United States and Canada; production and distribution of his current shows went on a brief hiatus in the late 2000s but has since resumed. He worked at [[KSTP (AM)]] in the Minneapolis/St. Paul market from 1972 through 1975. During the 1970s and '80s, Kelly enjoyed much success as the afternoon disc jockey on Los Angeles radio stations [[KHJ (AM)|KHJ]], [[KTNQ]], [[KOST]] and [[KCBS-FM|KODJ]].
Kelly has hosted and produced several radio programs. Several are still airing on stations across the United States and Canada; production and distribution of his current shows went on a brief hiatus in the late 2000s but have since resumed. He worked at [[KSTP (AM)|KSTP]] in the Minneapolis/St. Paul market from 1972 through 1975. During the 1970s and '80s, Kelly enjoyed much success as a radio personality on Los Angeles radio stations [[KHJ (AM)|KHJ]], [[KTNQ]], [[KOST]] and [[KCBS-FM|KODJ]].


Programs produced by Kelly include:
Programs produced by Kelly include:


*''Live from the 60s'' (1986-93, reruns from 1993-96 and 2015-present), hosted by "The Real [[Don Steele]]," a retrospective on the 1960s featuring 1960s music, distributed by [[Premiere Radio Networks]]. Reruns as of 2015 distributed by [[Compass Media Networks]].
*''Live from the 60s'' (1986–93, reruns from 1993 to 1996 and 2015–present), hosted by "The Real [[Don Steele]]," a retrospective on the 1960s featuring 1960s music, distributed by [[Premiere Networks]]. Reruns as of 2015 distributed by [[Compass Media Networks]].
*''American Hit List'' (1998-present) similar in format to ''Live from the 60s'' except hosted by Kelly himself. This series featured a broader playlist stretching the 1950s to the 1970s, with a focus on 1964-73. This is the only Kelly program distributed by [[Westwood One (current)|Westwood One]]. An updated version, ''Classic Hit List'', has also been offered since the mid-2010s, which includes more 1980s songs and a [[classic rock]] lean; this show is currently distributed by [[Compass Media Networks]].
*''American Hit List'' (1998–present) similar in format to ''Live from the 60s'' except hosted by Kelly himself. This series featured a broader playlist stretching the 1950s to the 1970s, with a focus on 1964–73. This is the only Kelly program distributed by [[Westwood One]]. An updated version, ''Classic Hit List'', has also been offered since the mid-2010s, which includes more 1980s songs and a [[classic rock]] lean; this show is currently distributed by [[Compass Media Networks]].
*''Back to the 70s'' (1998-2007, 2011-present). First 52 episodes hosted by [[Charlie Tuna]], airing in reruns through 2007; subsequent revival (ca. 2011) hosted by Kelly himself and distributed by Compass.
*''Back to the 70s'' (1998–2007, 2011–present). First 52 episodes hosted by [[Charlie Tuna]], airing in reruns through 2007; subsequent revival (ca. 2011) hosted by Kelly himself and distributed by Compass.
*''The Amazing 80s'' (1998-present) hosted by Kelly, marketed as a direct competitor to [[Backtrax USA]]. Distributed by Compass.
*''The Amazing 80s'' (1998–present) hosted by Kelly, marketed as a direct competitor to [[Backtrax USA]]. Distributed by Compass.
*''Your 90s Rewind'' (2015-present) hosted by Kelly.
*''Your 90s Rewind'' (2015–present) hosted by Kelly.
*''Top 30 USA'' (1980s), AC Radio top 30 countdown (or as the show implies a CountUP show) hosted by Kelly and distributed by [[CBS Radio]]
*''Top 30 USA'' (1980s), AC Radio top 30 countdown (or as the show implies a CountUP show) hosted by Kelly and distributed by [[CBS Radio]]
*''Your Good Time Oldies Magazine'' (1992-95), co-hosted by Kelly and [[Charlie Tuna]]
*''Your Good Time Oldies Magazine'' (1992–95), co-hosted by Kelly and [[Charlie Tuna]]


==Acting career==
==Acting career==


M. G. Kelly's acting career includes a [[Typecasting (acting)|typecast]] role as DJ "Bebe Jesús" in the 1976 Barbra Streisand version of [[A Star Is Born (1976 film)|''A Star Is Born'']]<ref name="Hall">{{cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=akUEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA35&dq=%22MG+Kelly%22&hl=en&ei=vdKdTLfKMoL_8AaSrcSDAQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=8&ved=0CEIQ6AEwBw#v=onepage&q=%22MG%20Kelly%22&f=false|title=Hip talking DJ finds L.A. means being able to crack the movies|last=Hall|first=Claude|date=29 October 1977|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|pages=35, 38|accessdate=25 September 2010}}</ref> and the role of Father John Voss in the Clint Eastwood movie ''[[The Enforcer (1976 film)|The Enforcer]]'',<ref name="Hall" /> as well as many television roles, including two ''[[CHiPs]]'' episodes from 1978 and the classic ''[[WKRP in Cincinnati]]'' "Fish Story" episode in 1979. He also provided the voice of the archvillian The Lightning Bug in the 1979 serial spoof ''[[J-Men Forever]]''.
M. G. Kelly's acting career includes a role as DJ "Bebe Jesús" in the 1976 film [[A Star Is Born (1976 film)|''A Star Is Born'']], starring [[Barbra Streisand]]<ref name="Hall">{{cite magazine|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=akUEAAAAMBAJ&dq=%22MG+Kelly%22&pg=PA35|title=Hip talking DJ finds L.A. means being able to crack the movies|last=Hall|first=Claude|date=October 29, 1977|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|pages=35, 38|accessdate=September 25, 2010}}</ref> and the role of Father John Voss in the [[Clint Eastwood]] film ''[[The Enforcer (1976 film)|The Enforcer]]'',<ref name="Hall" /> as well as many television roles, including two ''[[CHiPs]]'' episodes from 1978 and the 1979 ''[[WKRP in Cincinnati]]'' episode titled "Fish Story". He also provided the voice of the villain The Lightning Bug in the 1979 serial spoof ''[[J-Men Forever]]''.


In addition to acting, Kelly served a short stint as announcer on the game show ''[[The Pop 'N Rocker Game]]'', hosted by [[Jon Bauman]]. In late 1988, he took over as the announcer on ''[[Wheel of Fortune (U.S. game show)|Wheel of Fortune]]'' following the death of former announcer [[Jack Clark (television personality)|Jack Clark]] in mid-1988. Kelly announced both the daytime network version of the show and the nighttime, syndicated version hosted by [[Pat Sajak]] until March 1989. Kelly was succeeded by [[Charlie O'Donnell]], the original announcer of the daytime version.
In addition to acting, Kelly served a short stint as announcer on the game show ''[[The Pop 'N Rocker Game]]'', hosted by [[Jon Bauman]]. In late 1988, he took over as the announcer on ''[[Wheel of Fortune (U.S. game show)|Wheel of Fortune]]'' following the death of former announcer [[Jack Clark (television personality)|Jack Clark]] in mid-1988. Kelly announced both the daytime network version of the show and the nighttime, syndicated version hosted by [[Pat Sajak]] until March 1989. Kelly was succeeded by [[Charlie O'Donnell]], the original announcer of the daytime version, who remained with the show until his death in 2010.


==Partial filmography==
==Partial filmography==
* ''[[A Star Is Born (1976 film)|A Star Is Born]]'' (1976) - Bebe Jesus
* 1976 ''[[A Star Is Born (1976 film)|A Star Is Born]]'' as Bebe Jesus
* ''[[The Enforcer (1976 film)|The Enforcer]]'' (1976) - Father John
* 1976 ''[[The Enforcer (1976 film)|The Enforcer]]'' as Father John
* ''[[The Buddy Holly Story]]'' (1978) - Avalon M.C.
* 1978 ''[[The Buddy Holly Story]]'' as Avalon M.C.
* ''[[The Fifth Floor]]'' (1978) - Hal
* 1978 ''[[The Fifth Floor]]'' as Hal
* ''[[Roller Boogie]]'' (1979) - D.J.
* 1978 ''[[CHIPS "Peaks and Valleys (TV Episode)]]'' as M.G. Kelly.
* ''[[J-Men Forever]]'' (1979) - Lightning Bug (voice)
* 1979 ''[[Roller Boogie]]'' as D.J.
* ''[[Voyage of the Rock Aliens]]'' (1984) - Radio DJ
* 1979 ''[[J-Men Forever]]'' as Lightning Bug (voice)
* ''[[Night Patrol]]'' (1984) - Hotel Manager
* 1984 ''[[Voyage of the Rock Aliens]]'' as Radio DJ
* ''[[Body Slam (film)|Body Slam]]'' (1986) - T.V. Interviewer
* 1984 ''[[Night Patrol]]'' as Hotel Manager
* ''[[Lobster Man from Mars]]'' (1989) - Big Dick Strange
* 1989 ''[[Body Slam (film)|Body Slam]]'' as T.V. Interviewer
* ''[[UHF (film)|UHF]]'' (1989) - Promo Announcer (voice)
* 1989 ''[[Lobster Man from Mars]]'' as Big Dick Strange
* 1989 ''[[UHF (film)|UHF]]'' as Promo Announcer (voice)


== References ==
== References ==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.mgkelly.com/ Official M. G. Kelly Productions Web site]
*[http://www.mgkelly.com/ Official M. G. Kelly productions website]


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Latest revision as of 00:18, 7 June 2024

Not to be confused with Machine Gun Kelly (musician) or Machine Gun Kelly (disambiguation).

M. G. Kelly
Born
Gary Sinclair

1952
Ada, Oklahoma, U.S.
Occupation(s)Disc jockey, actor, announcer
Years active1972-present

Gary D. Sinclair (born 1952), known professionally as Michael Gary "M.G." Kelly and Machine Gun Kelly, is an American actor, disc jockey, and radio personality. In addition to hosting several radio programs over the years, Kelly has held several acting roles as a disc jockey; also, he has served as an offstage announcer on two game shows.

His stage name is a reference to George "Machine Gun" Kelly, a notorious criminal.

Radio career

[edit]

Kelly has hosted and produced several radio programs. Several are still airing on stations across the United States and Canada; production and distribution of his current shows went on a brief hiatus in the late 2000s but have since resumed. He worked at KSTP in the Minneapolis/St. Paul market from 1972 through 1975. During the 1970s and '80s, Kelly enjoyed much success as a radio personality on Los Angeles radio stations KHJ, KTNQ, KOST and KODJ.

Programs produced by Kelly include:

  • Live from the 60s (1986–93, reruns from 1993 to 1996 and 2015–present), hosted by "The Real Don Steele," a retrospective on the 1960s featuring 1960s music, distributed by Premiere Networks. Reruns as of 2015 distributed by Compass Media Networks.
  • American Hit List (1998–present) similar in format to Live from the 60s except hosted by Kelly himself. This series featured a broader playlist stretching the 1950s to the 1970s, with a focus on 1964–73. This is the only Kelly program distributed by Westwood One. An updated version, Classic Hit List, has also been offered since the mid-2010s, which includes more 1980s songs and a classic rock lean; this show is currently distributed by Compass Media Networks.
  • Back to the 70s (1998–2007, 2011–present). First 52 episodes hosted by Charlie Tuna, airing in reruns through 2007; subsequent revival (ca. 2011) hosted by Kelly himself and distributed by Compass.
  • The Amazing 80s (1998–present) hosted by Kelly, marketed as a direct competitor to Backtrax USA. Distributed by Compass.
  • Your 90s Rewind (2015–present) hosted by Kelly.
  • Top 30 USA (1980s), AC Radio top 30 countdown (or as the show implies a CountUP show) hosted by Kelly and distributed by CBS Radio
  • Your Good Time Oldies Magazine (1992–95), co-hosted by Kelly and Charlie Tuna

Acting career

[edit]

M. G. Kelly's acting career includes a role as DJ "Bebe Jesús" in the 1976 film A Star Is Born, starring Barbra Streisand[1] and the role of Father John Voss in the Clint Eastwood film The Enforcer,[1] as well as many television roles, including two CHiPs episodes from 1978 and the 1979 WKRP in Cincinnati episode titled "Fish Story". He also provided the voice of the villain The Lightning Bug in the 1979 serial spoof J-Men Forever.

In addition to acting, Kelly served a short stint as announcer on the game show The Pop 'N Rocker Game, hosted by Jon Bauman. In late 1988, he took over as the announcer on Wheel of Fortune following the death of former announcer Jack Clark in mid-1988. Kelly announced both the daytime network version of the show and the nighttime, syndicated version hosted by Pat Sajak until March 1989. Kelly was succeeded by Charlie O'Donnell, the original announcer of the daytime version, who remained with the show until his death in 2010.

Partial filmography

[edit]

References

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  1. ^ a b Hall, Claude (October 29, 1977). "Hip talking DJ finds L.A. means being able to crack the movies". Billboard. pp. 35, 38. Retrieved September 25, 2010.
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August 8, 1988–February 17, 1989 		Succeeded by
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