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Written by John Patten
The man often referred to as the "father of conservative talk radio," long-time WABC and WOR radio host Bob Grant, died in Hillsborough, Tuesday.
Grant, 84, was a Toms River resident, according to a report on NJ.com.
Grant worked at talk stations WMCA in New York and WWDB in Philadelphia before gaining fame on WABC and, later in his career, WOR in New York, according to his biography.
Grant was well-known for his irreverence, sometimes telling callers to "Get off my phone!" during heated discussions and excoriating figures in New York and New Jersey – as well as national – politics with whom he disagreed.
Though often controversial – Grant lost his job at WABC after making a joke