Dr. Olin Haris

Inducted 2009

Deceased 

Dr. Olin Harris, Sr., is a broadcast legend!  In 1957, with a portion of faith and 15 minutes of airtime, Olin launched his broadcast career as the Founder and Executive Producer of "Echoes of Glory" on WKBO 1230 AM.

In 1966, during the heat of the Civil Rights Movement, Olin became a broadcast pioneer when he broke the color barrier and was hired full-time with the CBS Affiliate of WHP Radio and Television Stations.  With Olin's dynamic skill and inviting television presence, WHP's Evening News achieved dominance of Central Pennsylvania's TV news viewing audience.  In addition, he gained regional acclaim as WHP's radio host of "Music Til Midnight" and talk show host of "Harrisburg Night Call."  In 1972, while still employed with WHP, Olin broke new ground as the first African American broadcast/advertising Sales Executive, and later as General Sales Manager of WHBG.

With a deep commitment to preserve the rich African American tradtion of Gospel music, Olin's radio broadcasts have achieved market dominance that continues to this day.  He is the Founder and Executive Producer of "Gospel Cavalcade Live," Cumulus Media, WTCY 1400, "The Touch," an affiliate of ABC Radio Networks, "Gospel Variations," WW!! 720-The Rock, and "To God Be The Glory," WGCB TV-49.  He has also served as a staff announcer on WDAC 94.5 FM, the "Voice of Christian Radio."  In addition to broadcasting, Olin is a renouned baritone soloist with major performances at the White House for President Ronald Regan, before the United States Senate and with the World Baptist Alliance in London, Paris, Amsterdam, West Berlin, Yugoslavia and Cardiff Wales.  After retiring from WHP, Olin attended Lancaster Theological Seminary, and is an ordained Minister.