This was not news anyone desired.

“I must admit that I never dreamed that I would be writing this communication,” began the letter from organization president Chuck Street. “After careful deliberation, the HMP executive board of directors has decided that it is time to shut down the Hollywood Media Professionals.”

The HMP was part of a name change to try to breathe new life into the organization, better known as the Pacific Pioneer Broadcasters, which launched in 1966 to honor those in broadcasting who made significant contributions to radio and television, as well as to preserve the history of radio and television broadcasting, focusing on the West Coast.

Actor and announcer Art Gilmore (“Highway Patrol”) launched the organization as founding president along with 178 other members; the

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