Nelson King (August 7, 1914 – March 16, 1974[1]) was an American radio disc jockey (DJ) with a nationwide following.
He worked at radio stations in various cities, as an announcer with "his resonant speaking voice", musical director, and host of Jam for Supper, a recorded music program, before joining WCKY in Cincinnati in January 1946.
The 4½ hour program garnered a national audience and was also heard in Canada, Mexico, and parts of South America.
[4] King was courted by record companies and stars such as Gene Autry and Eddy Arnold.
[4] He found employment outside of radio, but returned to work as a morning DJ for Cincinnati's WCLU from 1968 to 1970.