Salty Brine
American television personality (1918-2004)
Walter Leslie Brine (August 5, 1918 – November 2, 2004), known professionally as Salty Brine, was a well-known broadcaster in Rhode Island.
Early life
At age 10, he lost one of his legs, attempting to jump onto a freight train near his home in Arlington, Massachusetts. In later life, he would visit hospitals to encourage other children who had lost limbs.
Broadcasting history
Radio
Massachusetts
Salty's first jobs were in his native state of Massachusetts with WNAC, Boston; WESX, Salem; and WCOP, Boston.
WPRO
In September 1942, Salty joined WPRO. He hosted the morning show (originally called the "T.N.T. Review") from 1943 until April 28, 1993.
Television
From 1955 to 1968, he hosted "Salty Brine's Shack" on WPRO-TV/WPRI-TV, a live evening children's program. Its closing words, "Brush your teeth and say your prayers," remained his signature line through the rest of his life.
Brine's distinctive voice, instantly recognizable after first listen, was beloved for his famous catch-phrase, "no school Fostah-Glostah"—a reference to the frequent school closings of the Foster-Glocester school district.
Awards and honors
1979: Inducted into the Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame.
April 1988: Named "Man of the Year" by the Rhode Island Advertising Club
June 23, 1990: the Galilee State Beach was renamed the Salty Brine State Beach.
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