Carmen J. "Bob Charger" Jacovini

Jacovini
Carmen J. "Bob Charger". August 2, 2024. Beloved son of the late Reno J. and Helen P. (nee Haines) Jacovini. Loving brother of Donna (John) Colavita, Joseph (Margaret) Jacovini, and the late Steven (Marie Amato) Jacovini. Devoted uncle of Erica (Aaron) Barabuscio and Gianna Jacovini. Great uncle to Jacob, Joseph, and Elaina.
Bob was born and raised in South Philadelphia. In his early years his passion was to become a cartoonist and create the voices for them. Charger's work consisted of drawing numerous comic strup characters and he produced several 80-page comic books.
Bob Charger began his broadcasting career as a teenager on WNJH 1580 AM in Hammonton, NJ. After graduating from Southern High School, he wrote a music column for three are newspapers geared towards the younger set Disc and Dat – Music Connections – Rap and Roll.
Bob Charger also hosted a weekly entertainment show on television. Moving from station to station around the Delaware Valley, Charger performed as a radio personality on WCAM 1310 AM – WSNJ 107.7 FM – WTEL 860 AM – WDVL 92.1 FM – WWBZ 1360 AM – WEEZ1590 AM – WTTM 920 AM – WMID 1340 AM WIFI 92.5 FM – WAMS 1380 AM.
After 10 years in the business, "The Charger" landed at the legendary "Wibbage" WIBG Radio 99 and another Philly giant 610 WIP when they were the #1 Music Station for a short time. Bob Charger became "Bob Carmen" on WKBO 1230 AM in Harrisburg, PA. Bright 99.5 WJBR-FM and WSSJ 1310 AM. Bob eventually became the "Boss Jock" on famous 56 WFIL.
Bob also served as a music director and program director for several stations including 1380 WAMS, in Wilmington, Delaware and music director on 1540 WPGR.
Expanding his resume beyond the Philadelphia region, he performed on Super 79 KULF Houston, Texas – WSLI 930am Jackson, Mississippi – Out West on KENO 1460 AM Legas Vegas, NV.
Bob Charger later moved to fulltime television in the south where he performed as a weather man – magazine co-host and morning show host for a CBS affiliate. Charger also produced and hosted several game shows including Music Mania – Bingo Bonanza – The Super Market Sweep – and the Sunflower Jumbo Jackpot. Bob Charger was also a serious contender for the day time Wheel of Fortune and the New Dating game that were filmed in Los Angeles.
Bob Charger had the distinct pleasure of performing on every television station in the Delaware Valley, KYW-3 Gap Rap and Early Morning Weather, WPVI-6 AM Philadelphia and commercial announcer, WCAU-10 Ten Around Town and voiceovers, WHYY-12 co-host of numerous telethons, WPHL-17 commercial announcer, WIBF-29 part-time host and announcer, WKb5-58 co-host numerous telethons, WGB5-57 voice over announcer, WRBV-65 host of Medically Speaking and Q.V.C. several appearances as a guest host.
Over the years Bob lent his voice to several national commercials and infomercials. Landing in New York City, Bob signed a deal with pop radio to service as host and commercial spokes-person for business.
From acting in Radio and Television Commercials, he progressed to acting in films and is proud member of the Screen Actors Guild. Charger's credits include: Taps-Blowout-Rocky III-Birdy-Rocky V-Mannequin-Mannequin on the Move-and Philadelphia to name a few.
For 20 years, Bob Charger entertained the Philly Radio audience on CBS Broadcasting 98.1 WOGL as an On-Air Personality. Bob also served as a host and producer of the Weekly Top 20 Countdown and the highly successful "Brunch with the Beatles Program" for Westwood One.
Charger has served as a consultant on three films – Fabulous – and the Wages of Spin 1 and 2. All have been aired on National PBS and in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Archives.
Bob Charger has had the distinct privilege of being awarded by the March of Dimes as the Best Weekday Early Evening Host on three occasions.
After an exciting half a century of Bob Charger on radio, television, and in film, he returned his focus to television. He accepted an offer to host and produce programs for Main Line Television. Additionally, Bob moved forward to hosting and producing a television show that he originally appeared in three years before. Charger and Co. was viewed internationally, where he interviewed guests from walks of life.
Services and internment will be held privately at the request of Carmen and his family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to The American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692.