The 32-year host of Murphy in the Morning on WIXX in Green Bay is retiring.
Jim Murphy started at WIXX in September 1991 when he returned to his hometown of Green Bay after more than three years at WLMG in New Orleans.
“Working on a legendary station for 32 years has been a phenomenal ride, “Murphy said. “I can’t thank Duke Wright and Jeff McCarthy enough for giving me the opportunity many moons ago. I’ve been blessed with amazing co-hosts and co-workers throughout my tenure here at WIXX. I could not have done it without them, especially Katie and Nick. Also, to all the faithful listeners in the northeast Wisconsin region, thank you for your friendship and loyalty. I will miss them tremendously. Time really does fly. Savor every minute of it.”
Murphy was a fixture on Game Day at Lambeau Field for 28 years. He hosted game day activities on the field, and he also led the Packers down Lombardi Avenue in the Super Bowl victory parade when the team returned from Super Bowl XXXI in New Orleans.
In 2018 the Neville Public Museum in Green Bay included Murphy as part of an exhibit that highlighted the 50 most influential people in the 200-year history of Brown County.
Midwest Communications, Vice President/Programming, Jeff McCarthy, hired Murphy.
“It was not a smooth beginning. Murphy came from a Soft AC format and his early presentation on WIXX needed somewhat of an energy boost,” McCarthy said. “MWC owner, Duke Wright informed me and WIXX Program Director Dan Stone, we had two weeks to get the show right or changes would be made. Well, 32 years later, I think the show got it right. Murphy is a true friend to all who know him. We will miss him and congratulate him on an amazing journey”.
Murphy’s final show on WIXX is Tuesday, Nov. 28.
