Walter Leslie Brine[1] (August 5, 1918[2] – November 2, 2004[3]), known professionally as Salty Brine, was a well-known broadcaster in Rhode Island.
Walter Leslie Brine[1] (August 5, 1918[2] – November 2, 2004[3]), known professionally as Salty Brine, was a well-known broadcaster in Rhode Island.
At age 10, he lost one of his legs, attempting to jump onto a freight train near his home in Arlington, Massachusetts. In later life, he would visit hospitals to encourage other children who had lost limbs.[2]
Salty's first jobs were in his native state of Massachusetts with WNAC: Boston, WESX: Salem, & WCOP: Boston.[4]
In September 1942, Salty joined WPRO.[5] He hosted the morning show (originally called the "T.N.T. Review"[6]) from 1943 until April 28, 1993.[7]
From 1955 to 1968, he hosted "Salty Brine's Shack" on WPRO-TV/WPRI-TV, a live evening children's program.[3] Its closing words, "Brush your teeth and say your prayers," remained his signature line through the rest of his life.[8]
Salty Brine, whose distinctive voice, instantly recognizable after first listen, was beloved for his famous catch-phrase, "no school Fostah-Glostah"—a reference to the frequent school closings of the Foster-Glocester school district.
