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I listened to Steve for years on WCAU/WPHT, first all night and recently with the “Remember When” guys. Although I lived in Pittsburgh and now Cleveland, Mr. Movie was required listening on Saturday nights.

From NBC Philadelphia: Steve Friedman, the critic known as “Mr. Movie,” died Sunday morning after a long illness. He was 61. “Mr. Movie” was a fixture on Philly airwaves and television during his nearly 30 years on air. He even did movie segments for Channel 10 News for years and won an Emmy award. Most recently Friedman had a Saturday night movie show on the Big Talker 1210, said station spokesman Jim Murray. Friedman died from kidney failure Sunday morning after working his final show Saturday night, Murray said. He of course ended that show with his famous "hug somebody." sign off. Friedman was remembered as a movie savant who was able to answer nearly any movie question without using a computer. His wife and daughter survived Friedman. Funeral arrangements were pending as of Monday.

How sad to hear. I really enjoyed listening to him on WPHT and was amazed with his knowledge of the film industry. I seem to remember a show he did with his daughter once. Maybe she can carry on for him. Condolences to his family.