Ron was known throughout Dallas, Texas as the pivotal radio host. He is best known as the morning drive anchor of radio station KVIL, on the 103.7 frequency. He also hosted a televised series from Northpark Center in the 1960's for a three-year stint. The program, based on "American Bandstand", was titled "Sump'n Else". KRLD-AM radio reported on April 26, 2021, the death of Ron Chapman, whose birth name was Irving Harrington.