Walter Leslie Brine (August 5, 1918 – November 2, 2004 ), known professionally as Salty Brine, was a well-known broadcaster in Rhode Island.

Early life

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.

Broadcasting history

Radio

Massachusetts

Salty's first jobs were in his native state of Massachusetts with WNAC: Boston, WESX: Salem, & WCOP: Boston.

WPRO

In September 1942, Salty joined WPRO. He hosted the morning show (originally called the "T.N.T. Review" ) from 1943 until April 28, 1993.

Television

From 1955 to 1968, he hosted "Salty Brine's Shack" on WPRO-TV/WPRI-TV, a live evening children's program. Its closing words, "Brush your teeth and say your prayers," remained his signature line through the rest of his life.

Other

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.

Awards and honors