Jay Johnson, Popular Indianapolis Media Personality, Dead at 78

Radio and TV Veteran Jay Johnson Passes Away

Source: WISH-TV / WISH-TV INDIANAPOLIS — Jay Johnson, a broadcaster who spent more than 50 years on radio and television, died at 78 after a long illness. Known as “Super Jay,” Johnson started his career in 1968 and worked at several stations, including Chicago’s WVON, where he helped establish the station as a key platform for Black culture and community. He later took over as program director at Indianapolis’ WTLC, leading the station to becom…

Longtime radio broadcaster/TV Host 'Super' Jay Johnson dies at 78

Former WISH-TV Host ‘Super Jay’ Johnson dies at 78 INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Jay Johnson, a renowned broadcaster who spent over 50 years in radio and television, has died at the age of 78 after a long illness. Johnson, known as “Super Jay,” began his career in 1968 and worked at several stations, including Chicago’s WVON, where he helped cement the station’s role as a premier platform for Black culture and community. He later became program director…

Jay Johnson, popular Indianapolis media personality, dead at 78

INDIANAPOLIS — A popular radio personality, Jay Johnson, died at the age of 78 after a long battle with an undisclosed illness. According to a press release from Hearst Television, Johnson first began working in 1968 at Chicago's WGRT before moving to WVON, which is also based in Chicago. He became known for his role in "The Good Guys." Popular in the 1970s, Johnson helped WVON become a platform for Black culture in the community. Johnson later …

Radio Remembers ‘Super Jay’ Johnson

Longtime radio and television personality ‘Super Jay’ Johnson has passed away at the age of 78 after a long illness. Johnson, a native of Louisville, began his career in Chicago at WGRT and then WVON where he hosted afternoons through much of the 1970s. During his tenure in Chicago, Johnson also served as a booth announcer for WBBM-TV. Johnson would then join then 105.7 WTLC-FM Indianapolis as Program Director and afternoon host. His obituary no…

Remembering Super Jay Johnson

Remembering Super Jay Johnson WTLC-FM is deeply saddened to share the passing of our former Program Director and Afternoon Talent, Super Jay Johnson, who transitioned Saturday, August 30th. Super Jay Johnson was more than just a Program Director and Afternoon Talent at WTLC-FM — he was a larger-than-life personality who shaped the sound of our station and left a lasting mark on Indianapolis radio. Known for his booming voice, sharp wit, and deep…