The Russ Parr Morning Show is a nationally syndicated radio program hosted by Russ Parr, an American radio DJ, actor, film director, and writer. The show airs weekdays from 6 to 10 AM and is known for its blend of humor, celebrity impersonations, and discussions on serious topics such as domestic violence, mental health, and breast cancer awareness. Russ Parr is recognized for his authentic impersonations of figures like Magic Johnson, Michael Jackson, and Jesse Jackson, as well as his popular character "Sweet Peter Jeter"
. The show originally began in 1996 on Washington, D.C.'s 93.9 WKYS-FM with co-host Olivia Foxx and quickly became number one in the D.C. market. After Foxx left in 2002, the show went national with Georgia Foy (Alfredas) joining as co-host. It is syndicated by Reach Media and reaches over 3.2 million listeners in 45 U.S. cities. Russ Parr also hosts a weekend show called "On Air with Russ Parr" on more than 40 stations
. In addition to radio, Russ Parr has a background in stand-up comedy, television, and film directing. He has directed several films and hosted TV shows, including the dating show "Get the Hook Up" on TV One
. The show has an official app for streaming, though some users have reported issues with excessive advertisements and app stability
. It is available on platforms like TuneIn and iHeartRadio
. Russ Parr announced the end of his morning show in December 2023, marking the conclusion of a long-running and influential career in urban radio
