History of Elvis Duran and the Morning Show in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 9, 2025

Elvis Duran and the Morning Show is a syndicated American weekday morning radio program hosted by Elvis Duran. Originating from WHTZ (Z100) in New York City, the show is distributed through Premiere Radio Networks to over 80 markets across the US. The show airs live from 6 to 10 a.m. Eastern time on weekdays, with some stations airing a pre-show at 5 am. A "best of the week" compilation airs on Saturday mornings.

1981: Beginning of the "morning zoo" format

In 1981, the "morning zoo" format began at WRBQ-FM in Tampa.

1983: WHTZ Implementation

In 1983, the "morning zoo" format was brought to WHTZ by Scott Shannon.

1994: End of the Morning Zoo Formula at WHTZ

In 1994, the morning zoo formula at WHTZ ended.

1996: Show's debut on Z100 New York

In 1996, the show began on Z100 New York with original members like Elvis Duran, Danielle Monaro, Skeery Jones, and Scotty B, who remain cast members to this day.

August 1999: Elliot Segal's departure

In August 1999, Elliot Segal left "Elvis, Elliot and the Z Morning Zoo" to host "Elliot in the Morning" on WWDC (FM).

2003: Syndication to WHCY-FM

In 2003, the show began to be syndicated to WHCY-FM.

January 2005: Christine Nagy's departure

In January 2005, Christine Nagy left the show and moved to WLTW.

2005: Carolina Bermudez and Froggy join the show

In 2005, Carolina Bermudez and Froggy joined the show.

May 22, 2006: National syndication begins

On May 22, 2006, the show began national syndication, starting with WHYI-FM Fort Lauderdale/Miami.

May 2008: Name change to 'Elvis Duran and the Morning Show'

Until May 2008, the show was known as "Elvis Duran and The (Y/Z) Morning Zoo". The word "Zoo" was replaced with "Show" to be more generic and avoid conflicts with other morning shows in potential affiliate cities.