Wednesday February the 13th

On This Day in 1900
hot jazz trumpeter Wingy Manone was born Joseph Mathews Manone in New Orleans.  He lost an arm in a streetcar accident, thus the name Wingy.  He was as much a master of the humorous use of slang and jive talk as he was a great musician. He and his band did regular recording and radio work through the 1930s. Wingy died July 9, 1982 at age 82.

On this day in 1908, pioneering woman broadcast journalist Pauline Frederick was born at Galitzin PA.  For 21 years she was the "Voice of the United Nations" as the NBC correspondent there. For the next 16 years until her death she was a foreign affairs commentator for PBS.  She died May 9 1990 at age 82.  

On this day in 1914, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (known as ASCAP) was formed in New York City. The society was founded to protect the copyrighted musical compositions of its members.

On this day in 1915, actor Lyle Bettger was born in Philadelphia.  
                                                                    
The handsome steely-eyed blonde specialized in scores of smooth villain roles in such TV series as Hawaii Five-O, Rawhide & Bonanza over a 25 year span.  He died Sept. 24 2003 at age 88.

On this day in 1916, actor James Griffith was born in Los Angeles.  He worked steadily in episodic  TV for more than 30 years, but only scored a recurring role in two early series Trackdown & Daniel Boone.  He died of cancer Sept. 17 1993 at age 77.

On this day in 1919, singer Joan Edwards was born in New York City. She is best remembered as the gal singer on the Lucky Strike Hit Parade on radio for six years, before, during & well after the Sinatra period. She first won the public's attention as a vocalist with the Paul Whiteman Orch.  She died Aug. 26 1981 at age 62.

                                                                                                                                               
On this day in 1919, singer Tennessee Ernie Ford was born in Bristol, Tenn.  He began his career as a radio announcer at hometown station WOPI, and continued after WWII at stations in San Bernardino & Pasadena. He joined Cliffie Stone's Dinner Bell Roundup on KXLA radio, and his Hometown Jamboree TV show. In 1950 he had his first crossover song hit with Kay Starr, I"ll Never Be Free.  His big smash five years later was Sixteen Tons, which propelled him to a six year prime time show on NBC TV.  He has three stars on the Hollywood Walk of fame, for records, television, and radio.  A heavy drinker off stage, Ernie died of increasing liver problems Oct. 17 1991 at age 72.  

On this day in 1920, soprano Eileen Farrell was born in Willimantic Conn. A popular concert singer, she had her own radio show on CBS in the 1940's, before establishing an operatic career.  She appeared 4 times on The Ed Sullivan Show and once on its NBC Sunday competiton, the Colgate Comedy Hour.  She died Mar 23, 2002 at age 82.

                                                                                
Also this day in 1920, songwriter Boudleaux Bryant was born in Shellman Georgia.  His songwriting successes began with the Everly Bros., and continued with hits for Roy Orbison & Buddy Holly.  With wife & writing partner Felice Bryant he earned 59 country, pop and R&B music awards.  He died June 26 1987 at age 67.  

On this day in 1935. Bruno Hauptmann was found guilty of the kidnap & murder of pioneer aviator Charles Lindbergh's infant, and radio reporters like Gabriel Heatter flashed the news around the world.

On this day in 1937, actress Susan Oliver was born in New York City. She starred in TV's Peyton Place, and the pilot for the Star Trek series, plus scores of other guest roles.  She directed episodes of MASH & a few other series. She succumbed to cancer May 10 1990 at age 53.

On this day in 1939, actress Virginia Payne, already popular in the role of "Ma Perkins" for the previous six years, took on a new character in NBC's soap opera, "The Carters of Elm Street". Virginia played the part of Mrs. Carter.

On this day in 1940, Earl "Fatha" Hines and his orchestra recorded the classic "Boogie Woogie on St. Louis Blues". The tune was waxed on RCA's famous Bluebird record label.

On this day in 1947, "Family Theater of the Air" was heard for the first time on Mutual radio. Jim Ameche and Loretta Young starred in the program's first episode, "Flight from Home".  The series was directed at Roman Catholic families.

On this day in 1953, major-league baseball owners were warned by Senator Edwin Johnson against televising their games nationwide. The Senator said that broadcasting these games to a national audience would be a threat to the survival of minor league baseball. Major league owners did not heed the advice of the Senator, and the Game of the Week national telecasts received a large and loyal following.

                                                                                                    
On this day 1961, Frank Sinatra unveiled his own recording label, Reprise. Sinatra did not have a very high opinion of rock music, but the label would release recordings by The Beach Boys, Jimi Hendrix and The Kinks.

Also this day in 1961, the instrumental "Calcutta" by Lawrence Welk topped the charts and stayed there for 2 weeks.

On this day in 1965, organist/pianist Jerry Burke, who was with the Lawrence Welk Orch. for over 30 years, died of cancer at age 53.  

On this day in 1965, rocker Gary Lewis recorded "Count Me In."

On this day in 1966, the Rolling Stones appeared on CBS TV's "The Ed Sullivan Show." The appearance had been taped the day before.

                        
On this day in 1967, "Mr. Dressup" debuted on CBC TV.  Ernie Coombs was originally a puppeteer on Fred Rogers' Canadian series "Misterogers" and on the short-lived "Butternut Square."  The series ended in 1996.

Also this day in 1967, the Beatles' "Penny Lane" backed with "Strawberry Fields Forever" was released in the US.
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On this day in 1970, Black Sabbath's self-titled first LP was released.

On this day in 1971, The Osmonds, a family singing group from Ogden, Utah, began a five-week stay at the top of the pop music charts with the hit, "One Bad Apple". The song, featuring the voice of little Donny Osmond, also showcased the talent of Alan, Wayne, Merrill and Jay Osmond. The brothers were regulars on Andy Williams' TV show from 1962 to 1967. Together, the Osmonds scored with 10 singles in four years -- four of them were top ten hits.

                                                                                                
On this day in 1972, Led Zeppelin was forced to cancel a concert in Singapore when officials wouldn't let them off the plane because of their long hair.

On this day in 1980, actor David Janssen, who starred in TV's The Fugitive, Harry O, and Richard Diamond series, suffered a heart attack & died young at just 49.

On this day in 1982, Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon" was on the charts for a remarkable 402nd week.

On this day in 1988, the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, purchased a Santa Ynez CA ranch. He later named it Neverland and it now houses an amusement park, a full size movie theatre, and a zoo.

                      
Also this day in 1988, "I Heard It Through the Grapevine'' by the California Raisins peaked at No. 84 on Billboard's Hot 100. The song was recorded by studio musicians based on Claymation characters featured in a TV ad.
                    
On this day in 1990, actor Ken Lynch, who played tough lawmen & cops on scores of TV episodes over almost 35 years, died of a virus at age 79.

On this day in 1992, Motley Crue announced that Vince Neil was leaving the heavy metal group.

On this day in 1993, Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You'' from the soundtrack to "The Bodyguard'' topped Billboard's Hot 100 singles chart for the 13th week. That ties "End of the Road'' from Boyz II Men as the longest-running No. 1 song of the rock era.

                                                                                                            
On this day in 1996, Oscar-winning supporting actor Martin Balsam died of a heart attack at age 76. A lengthy list of his TV credits over 43 years is highlighted by his two seasons as Murray Klein on Archie Bunker's Place.

On this day in 1998, Nashville music veteran Buddy Lee, who managed the likes of Hank Williams Jr, Willie Nelson & George Strait, died of respiratory failure in Houston,where he had been undergoing treatment for lung cancer. He was 65.

On this day in 1999, singer Toni Fisher whose big hit was 1959's The Big Hurt (notable for the phasing effect), died of a heart attack at age 67.

Also in 1999, Monica's "Angel of Mine" was the #1 top-40 hit in the U.S...it remained on top for 4 weeks.

On this day in 2000, on "The Simpsons," Maude Flanders was "killed off."

                          
On this day in 2002, country singer/songwriter Waylon Jennings died at age 64 of diabetes-related issues. He recorded 60 albums & had 16 #1 country singles in a career that spanned 5 decades. His #1 TV credit is as singer of the theme on 146 episodes of The Dukes of Hazzard.

Also this day in 2002, ABC-TV announced that it had renewed "NYPD Blue" for its 10th season.

On this day in 2003, CBS-TV began airing "Survivor: The Amazon."

                                                
Also this day in 2003, at 7 pm CJSF FM 90.1 signs-on from Simon Fraser University.   For the previous 20 years, the station had been heard on AM 940 in two residences on campus and on cable FM since 1985.  It has 450 watts and its coverage is spotty throughout the Lower Mainland.
                                                                                                  


Today's Birthdays:  

Singer Dotty McGuire (McGuire Sisters) is 78.

Voice actor/game show host Geoff Edwards (Jackpot, Treasure Hunt, Eye Bet) is 77.

Actress Kim Novak (Falcon Crest, Alfred Hitcock Presents) is 75.

Actor George Segal (Just Shoot Me, Murphy's Law) is 74.

Singer-bassist-actor Peter Tork of The Monkees is 66.

Actress Carol Lynley (Fantasy Island, Another World) is 66.

Actress Stockard Channing (West Wing, Stockard Channing Show, Just Friends) is 64.

Talk show host Jerry Springer is 64.

Singer Peter Gabriel is 58.

Actor David Naughton (At Ease, Makin' It) is 57.

Bassist Peter Hook of New Order and Joy Division is 52.

Singer Henry Rollins is 47.

Actor Neal McDonough (Medical Investigation, Boomtown) is 42.

Singer Freedom Williams (C and C Music Factory) is 42.

Actress Kelly Hu (Martial Law, In Case of Emergency) is 40.

Bassist Todd Harrell of 3 Doors Down is 36.

MC Natalie Stewart of Floetry is 29.

Actress Mena Suvari (Six Feet Under) is 29.


Chart Toppers

February 13

1948
Ballerina - Vaughn Monroe
I�ll Dance at Your Wedding - Buddy Clark with The Ray Noble Orchestra
Now is the Hour - Bing Crosby
I�ll Hold You in My Heart (Till I Can Hold You in My Arms) - Eddy Arnold

1956
Rock and Roll Waltz - Kay Starr
No, Not Much! - The Four Lads
Teenage Prayer - Gale Storm
Why Baby Why - Red Sovine & Webb Pierce

1964
I Want to Hold Your Hand - The Beatles
You Don�t Own Me - Leslie Gore
Um, Um, Um, Um, Um, Um - Major Lance
Begging to You - Marty Robbins

1972
Let�s Stay Together - Al Green
Without You - Nilsson
Precious and Few - Climax
One�s on the Way - Loretta Lynn

1980
Rock with You - Michael Jackson
Do that to Me One More Time - The Captain & Tennille
Coward of the County - Kenny Rogers
Leaving Louisiana in the Broad Daylight - The Oak Ridge Boys

1988
Could�ve Been - Tiffany
Seasons Change - Expose
I Want to Be Your Man - Roger
Wheels - Restless Heart


FEB 15 1932 .. THE FIRST bURNS & aLLEN RADIO SHOW WAS HEARD ON CBS.