25 Most Recent Posts on PSR
- Signing off at CKNW, Jon McComb Ends a 50 Year Radio Career
- Chuck's Christmas Classics, featuring Andy Williams
- SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. Dec. 14th
- Vernon Community Radio Station Closer to CRTC Approval
- Character Actor Danny Aiello Dead at 86
- Laura G: Broadcasting to Gen Z
- Chuck's Christmas Classics, featuring Bobby Helms
- FRIDAY the THIRTEENTH (Dec.) in Broadcast History
- Chuck's Christmas Classics, featuring Burl Ives
- THURSDAY in Broadcast History .. Dec. 12th
- Corus Celebrates CFOX Vancouver's Demo Ratings Victory
- Penticton Radio Diary: CBC Radio One the 12+ Fave
- Chuck's Christmas Classics, featuring Frank Sinatra
- WEDNESDAY in Broadcast History .. Dec. 11th
- Longtime Portland radio hosts John Erickson and Bruce Murdock to retire
- New Exec. Producer for Seattle's Brooke & Jubal in the Morning
- Roxette Singer Marie Fredriksson Dies at 61 After Long Cancer Fight
- Fox News Alums Gretchen Carlson, Julie Roginsky Launch Anti-NDA Initiative
- Chuck's Christmas Classics, featuring Jimmy Boyd
- TUESDAY in Broadcast History .. Dec. 10th
- Chris Howden, Head Writer at CBC's As It Happens, promoted to Co-Host
- Bill Hemmer inherits Shep Smith's Time Slot at Fox News
- Chuck's Christmas Classics, featuring Brenda Lee
- MONDAY in Broadcast History .. Dec. 9th
- Cancer Claims actor Rene Auberjonois of 'Star Trek,' 'Benson' and 'Boston Legal' at 79
Signing off at CKNW, Jon McComb Ends a 50 Year Radio Career
In 1983, he signed on as a reporter at CKNW, where he made a name for himself first as a reporter, then as the first person to transition from the station’s newsroom to full-time host duties.
Chuck’s Christmas Classics, featuring Andy Williams
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas – Andy Williams
SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. Dec. 14th
Entertainers born this date Dan Dailey, Charlie Rich, Patty Duke, Spike Jones, Morey Amsterdam, Lee Remick, and Miss Frances Bavier, who was ‘Aunt Bee’ on the Andy Griffith Show.
80-year-old Frank Sinatra appeared in his last TV special on ABC;
‘The Jackson Five’ made their national TV debut on CBS’ ‘Ed Sullivan Show’,
CFYK 1340 Yellowknife became the first radio station in the Northwest Territories;
and after 14 years, Howard Cosell (pictured) retired from ABC-TV’s ‘Monday NIght Football.’
Dec. 14th claimed the lives of Peter O’Toole, William Bendix, Arthur Treacher, Verna Felton, Myrna Loy, Norman Fell, singer Dinah Washington, and game show producer John Guedel.
Specific details, and ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
Vernon Community Radio Station Closer to CRTC Approval
While the market cannot support a new commercial station, the CRTC will place the VCRS application on an upcoming Public Hearing agenda.
Character Actor Danny Aiello Dead at 86
His breakthrough was as the hapless lover dumped by Cher in Norman Jewison’s hit comedy Moonstruck. Although he wasn’t nominated for a supporting-role Oscar Aiello was inundated with movie offers.
Laura G: Broadcasting to Gen Z
Laura G from WBHT Wilkes Barre, PA discusses the changing face of radio, building a youthful audience, using social media and the importance of being on the ground in your market.
Chuck’s Christmas Classics, featuring Bobby Helms
Jingle Bell Rock / Bobby Helms 1957
FRIDAY the THIRTEENTH (Dec.) in Broadcast History
Happy Birthday to Taylor Swift, Jamie Foxx, Steve Buscemi, Dick Van Dyke, Christopher Plummer, Ted Nugent and Wendie Malick.
The clear channel sound of Denver radio station KOA AM 850 was heard for the first time;
‘Allen’s Alley’ (pictured) debuted on the Fred Allen radio show;
the TV rights to the first four ‘Suoer Bowls’ went to NBC & CBS for $9.5 million;
Infinity Broadcasting was fined $600,000 for the potty mouth of Howard Stern on the radio;
and NBC-TV’s ‘Saturday Night Live’ instituted a time delay system because of foul-mouthed guest host Richard Pryor.
Dec. 13th claimed two leading men of TV’s ‘Amos ‘n’ Andy,’ first Tim Moore (Kingfish Stevens) and 11 years later to the day, Spencer Williams Jr. (Andy Brown) passed away.
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
Chuck’s Christmas Classics, featuring Burl Ives
Burl Ives – A Holly Jolly Christmas
THURSDAY in Broadcast History .. Dec. 12th
It’s the day Frank Sinatra was born 104 years ago, and the evening Mae West got so suggestive on NBC Radio’s ‘Charlie McCarthy Show’ that she was banned from the network for 15 years.
In Cleveland, Mike Douglas began a daytime variety TV show that went national for the next 21 years.
And Marie Osmond debuted her prime time NBC variety show that was cancelled before the season was out.
Robin Williams (pictured), Dionne Warwick, Clint Black and Denver Pyle all received stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
And Canada’s Bell Globemedia changed its name to CTVglobemedia.
ALL the milestones for Dec. 12th INSIDE.
Corus Celebrates CFOX Vancouver’s Demo Ratings Victory
CFOX 99.3 finished with an 11.4 share in the key demographic of A25 – 54. And The Jeff O’Neil Show ranked first for the 11th consecutive book with an 18.6 share.
Penticton Radio Diary: CBC Radio One the 12+ Fave
CBC Radio 1 captured 30.2 per cent of the listener market, well ahead of the three commercial stations operating in Penticton.
Chuck’s Christmas Classics, featuring Frank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra – Mistletoe and Holly
WEDNESDAY in Broadcast History .. Dec. 11th
Happy Birthday to Brenda Lee, Jermaine Jackson, Rita Moreno, Donna Mills, Teri Garr and comedienne Mo’Nique.
Radio around the world carried the abdication speech of the UK’s King Edward VIII;
Alan Waters purchased Totonto’s CHUM 1050;
Victoria’s CFMS was transformed into ‘The Ocean 98.5’;
the CBC announced the cutting of 378 jobs;
ABC-TV aired the first of Bing Crosby’s 17 Christmas TV Specials;
and Tom Selleck was seen for the first time as the original ‘Magnum PI’ on CBS-TV.
Notable obits include sitar virtuoso Ravi Shankar, radio & TV host Robert Q. Lewis, and Canadian TV vocalist Wally Koster,
Details and ALL the Dec 11th milestones INSIDE.
Longtime Portland radio hosts John Erickson and Bruce Murdock to retire
The duo’s last day at K103 will be celebrated with a special live broadcast from the iHeartRadio Theater in Portland. The Christmas-themed show will feature a live studio audience & special performances.
New Exec. Producer for Seattle’s Brooke & Jubal in the Morning
KQMV (MOViN 92.5)/SEATTLE has promoted JEFF DUBOW to Executive Producer for “BROOKE & JUBAL IN THE MORNING”. DUBOW has been with the station for 9 years and moved into the Assistant Producer position over 7 years ago.
Roxette Singer Marie Fredriksson Dies at 61 After Long Cancer Fight
“It’s not that long ago we spent days and nights in my tiny apartment in Halmstad, listening to music we loved, sharing impossible dreams,” Fredriksson’s partner in Roxette, Per Gessle, said in a statement. “And what a dream we eventually got to share!”
Fox News Alums Gretchen Carlson, Julie Roginsky Launch Anti-NDA Initiative
The duo are creating an organization, Lift Our Voices, devoted to stopping companies from using NDAs to cover up incidents of workplace harassment and discrimination.
Chuck’s Christmas Classics, featuring Jimmy Boyd
Jimmy Boyd – I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus 1952 Often credited to Brenda Lee, I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus was recorded and released by Jimmy Boyd in 1952. Boyd was only 13 years old when he recorded this song. The original recording by Jimmy Boyd reached #1 on the Billboard charts in 1952 Jimmy Devon Boyd (January 9, 1939 – March 7, 2009) he was 70. … Chuck Benson – Started […]
TUESDAY in Broadcast History .. Dec. 10th
Born this date were BC broadcaster Mel Cooper, actresses Nia Peeples, Susan Dey and Gloria Loring, actors Kenneth Branagh, Dan Blocker and John Colicos, and newsman Chet Huntley.
Vancouver’s good music CHQM signed on at 1320 KHz;
Seattle’s KOMO 4 became the city’s 2nd TV station;
Nashville’s WSM Barn Dance was introduced for the first time as ‘The Grand Ole Opry’;
and 6-year old Donny Osmond appeared for the 1st time with his brothers on NBC-TV’s ‘Andy Williams Show.’
Checking out were Richard Pryor (pictured), Marie Windsor, Paul Richards, Freeman Gosden, Shirley Hemphill, and Canadian broadcasters Spence Caldwell and Duke McLeod.
ALL the Dec. 10th milestones INSIDE.
Chris Howden, Head Writer at CBC’s As It Happens, promoted to Co-Host
Howden will officially join Carol Off, award-winning broadcaster on the acclaimed current affairs program on CBC Radio One, on Jan. 6, replacing Jeff Douglas.
Bill Hemmer inherits Shep Smith’s Time Slot at Fox News
Hemmer will take over the 3 pm ET hour for Shepard Smith, who abruptly resigned from his show Shepard Smith Reporting in October.
Chuck’s Christmas Classics, featuring Brenda Lee
Brenda Lee from 1960 Rockin’ around the Christmas tree…
MONDAY in Broadcast History .. Dec. 9th
A talented group of birthday celebrants today, including Kirk Douglas (who turns 103!), Judi Dench, Beau Bridges, John Malkovich, Felicity Huffman, Buck Henry and Donny Osmond.
The joketelling radio show ‘Can You Top This’ debuted on New York’s WOR, two years before it got to the networks;
‘Coronation Street’ premiered on ITV in the UK;
‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ began its more than 50 year run on CBS-TV;
and the ‘Royal Canadian Air Farce’ was heard for the first time on CBC Radio.
U2 made their first appearance on NBC’s Saturday Night Live;
Bobby Darin was the mystery guest on CBS-TV’s ‘What’s My Line’;
and Motown’s The Supremes and The Temptations shared the spotlight on their own NBC prime time special.
Among those checking out this date were singer Georgia Gibbs,, actors Gene Barry and Vincent Gardenia, and ABC-TV prime time star Bishop Fulton J. Sheen.
ALL the milestones for Dec. 9th INSIDE.
Cancer Claims actor Rene Auberjonois of ‘Star Trek,’ ‘Benson’ and ‘Boston Legal’ at 79
Before Hollywood, Auberjonois worked in theatre, earning a Tony for best lead actor in a musical for his role opposite Katharine Hepburn in ‘Coco.’
RIP Greg Schmaltz, Founding Member of the Edmonton Broadcasters club, 85
Greg was a key in the building of two TV stations, CKRD Red Deer and CJAY-TV Winnipeg.
Man Behind ‘Big Bird’ Dies
Caroll Spinney, who also operated and voiced Oscar, before retiring from Sesame Street in October 2018, died at his home after “living with dystonia for some time.”
SF 49ers suspend radio announcer after ‘Dark Skin’ comments
Tim Ryan came on KNBR’s “Murph & Mac” radio show in San Francisco and said Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson was good at faking handoffs because of his “dark skin color with a dark football.”
Chuck’s Christmas Classics, featuring Nat King Cole
Joy to the world…Nat King Cole
SUNDAY in Broadcast History .. Dec. 8th
Happy Birthday to Kim Basinger, Teri Hatcher, Wendell Pierce, Sinead O’Connor and Jerry Butler.
FDR (pictured) gave his iconic ‘Date that will live in infamy’ address one day after the Pearl Harbor attack; Americans coast-to-coast heard Red Barber call the first NFL championship game via Mutual radio ;
Ringo Starr hosted ‘Sat. Night Live’ on NBC-TV;
the last ‘Wiseguy’ episode aired on CBS-TV;
and the Bravo channel debuted on US cable systems.
Canadian radio stations CJAD Montreal and Edmonton’s Magic 99 signed on.
John Lennon was shot dead by Mark Chapman; other Dec. 8th deaths include singers Marty Robbins, Martha Tilton, and John Mills Sr. of ‘The Mills Brothers,’ plus actors Robert Prosky, Howard Rollins Jr., Luther Adler, Slim Pickens and Anne Seymour.
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
Recent Moves … Seattle and Chilliwack
The comings and goings of Seth Wayne, Michael King, Ann Marie Mulholland, Kerry Grace and John Vosper, etc.
Legendary CTV Toronto News anchor Ken Shaw retiring
The Canadian News Hall of Fame member will be on the air until Jan. 6, 2020, which will mean he has been on Toronto’s television airwaves in parts of six decades.
CBC Losing Viewers, Ad Revenue Plunging
CBC has one of the biggest advantages ever enjoyed by a ‘media organization.’
Chuck’s Christmas Classics, featuring The Carpenters
Karen and Richard Carpenter, Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas…
DECEMBER 7th in Broadcast History .. Saturday
Dec. 7th gave us radio’s king of horror writing Arch Oboler, Mary Tyler Moore’s TV newsman Ted Knight, music men Tom Waits and Harry Chapin, and actors Rod Cameron and Ellen Burstyn.
Radio brought us the news of Japan’s sneak attack on Pearl Harbor;
KCTS signed on on Seattle channel 9 bringing Public Television to the Northwest;
CHPQ AM1370 in Parksville signed on; some 35 years later KSQM 91.5 Sequim Wash. signed on;
Instant Replay was used for the first time on CBS-TV’s telecast of the Army-Navy football game;
the Christmas special ‘Frosty the Snowman’ (pictured) debuted on CBS-TV;
and The Beatles were seen for the first time on North American television.
ALL the milestones for Dec. 7th INSIDE.
Ottawa Moves: Mark Sutcliffe Cuts his 4 Hr Talk Show to 1 Hr; and Three Cut by CTV
Radio host Sutcliffe announced he’s cutting down his show to focus more on business.
Toronto Fans bid farewell to long-time CBC‘Metro Morning’ host Matt Galloway
Beginning Jan. 6 Galloway is sliding into Anna Maria Tremonti’s former role as host of CBC’s flagship current affairs program “The Current.”
New General Manager At JPBG Prince George Division
The Jim Pattison Broadcast Group is delighted to announce that effective January 1, 2020 the new General Manager joining CKPG Television, 99.3 The Drive, 101.3 The River and CKPGToday.ca in Prince George will be Kevin Gemmell.
Chuck’s Christmas Classics, featuring James Taylor
For the most part, holiday-themed albums are about as memorable as what you had for lunch a month ago. As humans continue to evolve, there’s a very good chance that we’ll develop some sort of yuletide audio bypass valve that will allow us to filter the three-and-a-half million versions of every Christmas song ever made
FRIDAY in Broadcast History .. Dec. 6th
It’s the date of birth for the late Agnes Moorehead, Wally Cox and Bobby Van.
Calvin Coolidge gave the first presidential address to be carried on radio;
‘Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer’ was seen for the first time on NBC;
‘Arthur Godfrey’s Talent Scouts,’ already a hit on radio, became a simulcast on CBS-TV;
psychologist Joyce Brothers (pictured) won the top prize on CBS-TV’s ‘$64,000 Question’;
and Moose Jaw’s pioneer radio station CHAB moved to its current dial position at 800 KHz.
Obits include singer Roy Orbison, actor Don Ameche, puppeteer Burr Tillstrom of Kukla, Fran and Olly, and ‘Aunt Bee’ of ‘The Andy Griffith Show,’ Frances Bavier.
ALL the milestones for Dec 6th INSIDE.
Abbotsford Radio Ratings .. Fall 2019
Rogers’Country 107.1 continues to grow its audience, despite the huge number of competitive out-of-town signals available in Abbotsford.
Prince George Radio Ratings .. Fall 2019
94.3 The Goat made the largest gains (12+) this year but still trails the PG pack.
CBC Radio One still leads, followed by 99.3 The Drive.
Kamloops Radio Ratings .. Fall 2019
New Country 103.1 registered the biggest 12+ gains this year, but Radio NL and the CBC are in a virtual tie for top spot.
Kelowna Radio Ratings .. Fall 2019
Apologies for our earlier posting, which reflected erroneous info from Numeris. They have coirrected their chart for Kelowna, and so have we.
Chilliwack Radio Ratings .. Fall 2019
Star 98.3 continues to lead, with 89.5 The Drive a strong second in the 12+ book.
Victoria Radio Ratings … Fall 2019
CBC Victoria grew its lead (12+ chart), followed by The Q and C-FAX 1070.
Lethbridge Radio Ratings… Fall 2019
Top of the heap is Country CHLB, then into rock with CJOC, followed by Kiss Fm
Red Deer Radio Ratings… Fall 2019
Another Slam dunk for Country music with CKGY, Big 105 comes in 2nd place, with Zedd coming in third
Saskatoon Radio Ratings.. Fall 2019
C-95 comes in first with 15.4 on the 12+, Cool is 2nd, followed by Newstalk CKOM at 11.9
Regina Radio Ratings.. Fall 2019
Z 99 rules the roast in first spot in the 12+ numbers, followed by the Wolf, then Jack followed by CKRM’s Country…
Winnipeg Radio Ratings .. Fall 2019
Radio One comes in first place again, followed by News Talk CJOB, CFQX Country in 3rd spot…
Matt Fogerty: Making the Jump
Matt Fogarty is a name you may not be familiar with, but if you listen to the radio in western Canada you have probably heard his voice
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Hank Williams Jr
Hank is a southern rock singer. Son os a famous father, Hank had his own hits like Ain’t Misbehavin’ in 1986.
THURSDAY in Broadcast History .. Dec. 5th
Happy Birthday to singer Little Richard, comedian Margaret Cho and actor Frankie Muniz.
Bing Crosby (pictured) took over the hosting of NBC radio’s ‘Kraft Music Hall;
“The Green Hornet’ aired its last original episode after 15 years on network radio;
Jack Webb’s ‘Dragnet’ debuted on NBC-TV;
and Bob Dylan gave a rare interview to CBS-TV’s ’60 Minutes.’
Obits Dec. 5th include Canadians Art Hallman and Wilf Carter, Roone Arledge of ABC News, and jazz giant Dave Brubeck.
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
Calgary Radio PPMs .. The Demographics, courtesy David Bray
Soft Rock 97.7 leads a hard-fought battle for the top Calgary station with women aged 25-54. Meantime. on the male side of the same demo, X 92.9 is the clearly dominant signal.
Edmonton Radio PPMs .. The Demographics, courtesy David Bray
Sonic 102.9 leads with women aged 25-54, and is second with men in the same demo.
The leader in the male 25-54 category is CFBR The Bear.
Vancouver Radio PPMs … The Demographics, courtesy David Bray
QM/FM dropped a point-&-a-half but continues to lead with the female audience aged 25-54. 99.3 The Fox is the favorite of men aged 25-54.
Calgary Radio PPM’s .. Aug. 26 – Nov. 24 2019
CBC Radio One is again the leader in the 12+ chart, followed by News/Talk CHQR. Two AM stations lead the 12+chart. In a virtual tie for third are Country 105 and Oldies XL 103.
Edmonton Radio PPM’s… Aug 26 – Nov 24, 2019
Now continues to hold top spot, with The Bear moving on up to take 2nd place… Chuck is in a tail spin, Breeze is down…
Vancouver Radio PPM’s … Aug. 26 – Nov. 24 2019
Two news/talk formats (with longtime AM roots) have a commanding lead atop Vancouver’s 12+ book, CBC Radio One and CKNW.
Casey Kasem’s children, widow settle lawsuits over his death
Kerri Kasem, one of the daughters who filed the initial lawsuit, released a statement through a spokesman on Tuesday saying she was “distraught and heartbroken over her family and lawyers’ decision to force her into a settlement.”
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Roy Orbison
Orbison was a very talented singer and sold millions of his records. Blue Angel hit the charts in 1960
WEDNESDAY in Broadcast History .. Dec. 4th
It’s the birth date of actors Jeff Bridges, Donnelly Rhodes, Marisa Tomei, Patricia Wettig and Victor French; of the music world’s Dennis Wilson, Deanna Durbin, Chris Hillman, Freddy Cannon and Eddie Heywood; and of broadcasters Wink Martindale and Alan Jackson.
‘The Eveready Hour’ began its pioneering radio variety show run on New York’s WEAF;
Walter Winchell began his longrunning Sunday night news and gossip radio show on NBC Blue;
the iconic radio soap ‘Ma Perkins’ moved from Cincinnati’s WLW to the NBC Red network;
Frank Reynolds co-anchored his final ABC-TV evening newscast;
and ‘Falcon Crest’ began its 9-year prime time run on CBS-TV.
It’s also the date we lost iconic Calgary sportscaster Ed Whalen (pictured).
Details and ALL the Dec 4th milestones INSIDE.
Drake named Spotify’s artist of the decade
The Toronto hip-hop star earned the artist of the decade honour with more than 28 billion streams of his music.
Devin Nunes slaps CNN with $435 million defamation lawsuit
Rep. Devin Nunes on Tuesday filed a defamation suit against CNN for its Nov. 22 “demonstrably false hit piece” that said the California Republican traveled to Vienna in 2018 to dig up dirt on former Vice President Joe Biden.
Format Count: Classic Hits Soars To Record Number Of Outlets.
The market for Classic Hits continues to expand, as evidenced by steadily rising ratings and an official proclamation of “Format of Summer” in 2018.
Former Radio/TV Reporter Becomes First Woman Head of Vancouver Board of Trade
Bridgette Anderson was in Vancouver and Toronto broadcasting for the first 20 years of her career.
More Radio Flips to All-Christmas Music
In Southwestern BC and Northwest Washington there are at least 10 radio stations exclusively playing seasonal favorites for the Holidays.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Bobby Helms
Helms is best known for hit Christmas hit “Jingle Bell Rock”. Another hit both on the country and pop charts was My Special Angel in 1957.
TUESDAY in Broadcast History .. Dec. 3rd
Born this date were Julianne Moore, Amanda Seyfried, Connee Boswell, Jaye P Morgan, Daryl Hannah and Ozzie Osbourne,
‘The Voice of Firestone’ started a 35 year run on radio;
Paul Harvey News & Comment began a 58 year run on ABC Radio;
CTV’s Harvey Kirck (pictured) became the frst 20-year man anchoring a Canadian network newscast;
the late New York disk jockey Alan Freed was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame;
and CBS-TV aired the 200th episode of ‘Knots Landing.’
Fraser Valley transmitters on the AM band fell silent, as the original stations in Chilliwack, Abbotsford and Hope completed their transfer to the FM band,
Details and ALL the milestones for Dec. 3rd INSIDE.
Should TV general managers only come from sales?
You’ve seen it time after time. That brand-new general manager who is now running your station came from, you guessed it, sales
’60 Minutes’ Grills YouTube CEO: Why Aren’t You Censoring More People?
Leslie Stahl of CBS News’ 60 Minutes has released her interview with YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki.
Hill Group Announce Harvard Media
The Hill Group of Companies acquires local marketing
agency Carbon Marketing to form Harvard Media.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Simon & Garfunkel
The two were very popular with a string of hits like this 1970 Cecilia.
MONDAY in Broadcast History .. Dec. 2nd
Born this date were Britney Spears, Nelly Furtado, Lucy Liu, Cathy Lee Crosby, Ray Walston and Hy Gardner.
‘The Adventures of Charlie Chan’ debuted on radio’s NBC Blue network;
Don Imus brought his shock-jock radio schtick from Cleveland to New York’s WNBC;
Jungle Jay Nelson (pictured) did his first morning show on Toronto’s CHUM radio;
NBC-TV’s ‘This is Your Life’ surprised their subject of the week Bobby Darin;
after nearly half a century the amazing Alan Waters stepped down as head of CHUM broadcasting;
and Brian Williams took over the anchor chair at NBC’s Nightly News.
Celebrity deaths include folksinger Odetta, actors Robert Cummings and Desi Arnaz, jazz star Bob Haggart, actresses Gail Fisher and Roxie Roker, as well as Canada’s Fifi D’Orsay and broadcast magnate Ted Rogers Jr.
Details and ALL the milestones for Dec. 2nd INSIDE.
Marking 100 Years of Radio in Canada
Although many sites list an American station as the first broadcaster, in fact it was a radio station in Canada, XWA that was granted the first broadcast licence on this day December 1st, back in 1919.
Stuart Varney’s Fresh Approach to Business Television
Varney & Co. on Fox Business has trounced CNBC for three consecutive years in the ratings.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Fine Young Cannibals
Fine Young Cannibals was a British Rock band. Very popular with a number of hits. They disbanded in 1992, but left us with the hit She Drives Me Crazy from 1989
SUNDAY in Broadcast History .. Dec. 1st
Born Dec. 1st were Richard Pryor, Woody Allen, Dick Shawn, David Doyle, Mary Martin, Lou Rawls, Bette Midler, Treat Williams and Sarah Silverman.
Victoria’s CHEK-TV signed on, becoming the first private TV station in Western Canada;
Tom Brokaw (pictured) stepped down after two decades as anchor at NBC News;
‘Edge of Night’ became the first TV soap to switch networks, from CBS to ABC;
CKWX became the first radio station in Western Canada to affiliate with a US network (Mutual- Don Lee);
Gene Autry took a job at WLS radio in Chicago, singing for $35 a week;
’The Abbott and Costello Show’ began its 52-episode run in syndicated TV;
and ‘The Mike Douglas Show’ began its 20-year run as a popular US daytime variety show.
Details and ALL the milestones for Dec. 1st INSIDE.
Rebel Media staffers assaulted by protesters at the UCP conference
Rebel reporters Shelia Gunn-Reid and Keean Bexte were physically and verbally assaulted by protesters at the United Conservative’s Party convention on Saturday
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons
The Four Seasons were popular in the 1960’s and ’70’s. Once known as the Four Lovers, today known as Franie Valli & The Four Seasons
SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. Nov. 30th
It’s a date that brought us a wealth of talent, Dick Clark, Richard Crenna, Ben Stiller, Colin Mochrie, Mandy Patinkin, Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Brownie McGhee, Kaley Cuoco, Allan Sherman and Johnny Horton.
CBS-TV first used videotape for the West Coast delayed airing of the Evening News;
after 74 straight wins Ken Jennings lost on ‘Jeopardy’;
Eric Sevareid retired from CBS News;
the critically-acclaimed ‘Brian’s Song’ (pictured) was the Movie of the Week on ABC;
David Bowie dueted with Bing Crosby on CBS-TV on a Christmas special taped before Crosby’s death 6 weeks earlier;
and Whistler BC got its own FM station, CISQ debuting at 104.9.
Taking a final bow were Evel Knievel, Pierre Berton, Tiny Tim, and the Phillip Morris poster boy, Johnny Roventini.
ALL the milestones for Nov. 30th INSIDE.
RIP Emmy-winning Canadian Documentary filmmaker John Kastner, 73
A former child actor in radio & TV he won 4 Emmys for his documentaries on the CBC and CTV.
Shannon Burns from CHUM 104.5 and iHeart Radio Nights
Shannon Burns is a familiar voice across Canadian radio. Her show iHeartRadio Nights with Shannon Burns airs nationally on 14 iHeartRadio stations, and she does evenings on the legendary radio station she grew up listening to, CHUM 104.5FM.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Ernie K-Doe
Ernie is best remembered for Mother-In-Law in 1961.
FRIDAY in Broadcast History .. Nov. 29th
Many celebrities were born this date including Vin Scully, Howie Mandel, Don Cheadle, Diane Ladd, Garry Shandling, Merle Travis, Dagmar, Tom Sizemore, Denny Doherty, and TV newsman Frank Reynolds.
NBC radio began using the 3-note chimes;
the early radio crime show ‘Calling All Cars’ debuted on the CBS West Coast network;
the Chicago puppet show ‘Kukla Fran & Ollie’ (pictured) moved to the NBC-TV network;
the Metropolitan Opera was first televised on WJZ-TV;
for the first time the ‘Grammy Awards’ made it to TV;
and PBS televised a taped concert honoring Bruce Springsteen.
Obits for Nov. 29th include Natalie Wood, George Harrison, Gene Rayburn, Ray Smith and Godfrey Cambridge.
Details and ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
Living Your Life With Lianne Laing
Living Your Life With Lianne Laing released its 100th episode this morning. In 2018 the show launched with the former Ottawa CTV personality leaving behind her 20 year career waking up Canada’s nation’s capital, and pivoting to a new venture that would see stories be told in long form delivered via Podcast and YouTube. The […]
Shaw Ups Charges for Internet, TV and Phone Customers
Those customers who’ve signed up for the for internet, or the internet and TV 2-year ValuePlan with a price guarantee will not get a rate increase.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Perez Prado
Perez Prado’s genre was Mambo. This Cuban hit the airwaves in 1958: Patricia
THURSDAY in Broadcast History .. Nov. 28th
Happy birthday to Jon Stewart, Paul Schaeffer, Randy Newman, Ed Harris, S. Epatha Merkerson and Berry Gordy Jr.
It’s the date William Boyd brought his ‘Hopalong Cassidy’ movies to TV;
when the Grand Ole Opry debuted on WSM Nashville as ‘The WSM Barn Dance’;
the 200th Andy Griffith Show aired on CBS-TV;
a few years later CBS broadcast the last live TV soap operas before tape took over;
and Phil Donahue (pictured) moved his TV talk show from Chicago to New York.
This was the date we lost entertainment giants Garry Moore and Leslie Nielsen.
ALL the milestones for Nov. 28th INSIDE.
Seattle Radio PPM’s: Demo Leaders courtesy Research Director Inc.
Movin’ 92.5 isn’t moving from its dominant #1 in all age groupings.
Hard truth: Anne with an E was never a hit in Canada
Anne with an E has the same, national, average-minute-audience this year as it did last season, a shade over 400,000 total viewers. This puts it far outside the top 30 most-watched shows in Canada each week.
The Zone 91.3’s Jon Williams donates $10,000 to wellness hub for youth
The host at Victoria’s The Zone donated $10,000 to Foundry Victoria through sales of T-shirts and hoodies bearing his catch-phrase: “Look after yourself. Have fun. & for goodness sake, smile.”
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Kay Starr
Kay Starr was comfortable singing pop or jazz. She was popular in the 1940’s and 1950’s with such a hit as The Rock & Roll Waltz in 1956.
WEDNESDAY in Broadcast History .. Nov. 27th
It’s the date of birth of pioneer sportscaster Ted Husing (pictured), Chick Hearn of the LA Lakers, the music world’s Jimi Hendrix, Jack Kane and Eddie Rabbitt, Howdy Doody’s ‘Buffalo Bob’ Smith, and Bill Nye the Science Guy.
Radio’s drama anthology ‘First Nighter’ debuted on NBC;
CBS Radio cancelled ‘Have Gun Will Travel’;
singer Frankie Avalon guest starred on ABC-TV’s ‘It Takes a Thief’;
the same network introduced us to a young Tom Hanks in episode one of ‘Bosom Buddies,’
while episode 200 of ‘The Waltons’ aired on CBS-TV.
Bowing out Nov. 27th were actor John Carradine, and singers Joe Jones and Al Alberts.
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Seattle Radio PPM’s: News/Talk has a Good November (6+ book)
Movin’92.5 continues to dominate, followed by talkers KUOW and KIRO-FM, and Classic Rock KZOK.
Have Your Say On The CBC
it’s the people’s media network, supposedly serving Canadians from coast to coast to coast, yet are they really serving us, or helping to divide the country?
Anne With an E Cancelled. But fans aren’t taking the news lying down
“You cant just take her away when her life was about to begin.”
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Sam Cooke
Sam had a number of top 10 hits including You Send Me in 1957.
TUESDAY in Broadcast History .. Nov. 26th
It’s the date that brought us Rich Little, Robert Goulet, Ernie Coombs, Tina Turner, Charles Schulz (‘Peanuts’ cartoonist), and Eric Sevareid of CBS News.
The CRTC introduced ‘simultaneous substitution’ of US programming to Canadian cable systems;
NBC premiered a 30-minute ‘Price is Right’ game show hosted by Bill Cullen;
the CBC televised the Grey Cup Game for the first time;
Elton John (pictured) guested on FOX-TV’s ‘Ally McBeal’;
and ABC telecast the TV special ‘Paul McCartney: Good Evening New York.’
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CBS Hit with Racial Bias Suit from Top Reality TV Exec
“Despite blaming all of its problems on Mr. Moonves and claiming that it has taken steps to improve race and gender issues at the Company, today’s CBS ‘leaders,’ those making the key decisions on such issues, are all white males, whose decisions belie CBS’ self-serving rhetoric.”
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Herb Alpert
An American jazz musician who started out in 1957, and continues to entertain today. Rise was a hit for him in 1979
MONDAY in Broadcast History .. Nov. 25th
Happy Birthday to John Laroquette, Jill Hennessy, Christina Applegate, Amy Grant, and Bing Crosby’s widow Kathryn.
Texas radio station WTAW aired the first football play-by-play;
four decades later, CBS telecast the first NFL game in color;
and decades later, CBC-TV aired the Grey Cup game for the last time.
Also on this date Seattle got its first TV station, in fact the first station north of San Francisco;
CBS cancelled the last 5 daytime serials on radio;
Michael J. Fox revealed he had Parkinson’s disease and would be leaving ‘Spin City’;
and CBS televised the TV special ‘Francis Albert Sinatra Does His Thing.’
Obits for Nov. 25th include Canadian TV chef Madame Benoit, comedian Flip Wilson, actor Jack Albertson (pictured), dancer Bill Bojangles Robinson, and onetime CKNW staff singer Alberta Slim.
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Moves…
Four staff changes of note at Vancouver and Victoria broadcasters.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring The Coasters
The Coasters had a string of hits in the 1950’s including Yakety Yak in 1958.
SUNDAY in Broadcast History .. Nov. 24th
Happy Birthday to Katherine Heigl, Colin Hanks, Sarah Hyland, Billy Connolly, Pete Best, and the late Howard Duff.
It was the day JFK assassin Lee Harvey Oswald himself was shot dead by Jack Ruby;
radio station KVI started serving Tacoma with 50 watts at 1280 KHz;
CBC Vancouver opened its new radio-TV headquarters on Hamilton Street;
the private eye show ‘Simon & Simon’ debuted on CBS-TV;
Dusty Springfield and The Muppetts were featured on CBS-TV’s Ed Sullivan Show;
and Frank Sinatra ended 2 years in retirement with the NBC-TV special ‘Old Blue Eyes is Back’.
The music world lost Freddie Mercury, Big Joe Turner, and Kiss drummer Eric Carr, and actors Richard Carlson and Pat Morita also passed.
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‘Electrical Transcription’ Airchecks from 70 Years ago Source for Massive New Hank Williams Box Set
Early in 2020, country-music legend Hank Williams will be the subject of a six-CD collection which gathers a series of 144 performances from radio shows he hosted nearly 70 years ago.
FCC Officially Proposes to Allow All-Digital on U.S. AM Band
The Federal Communications Commission likes the idea of giving U.S. stations on the AM band an option to turn off their analog transmissions and instead use only HD Radio.
SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. Nov. 23rd
It’s the date that gave birth to Miley Cyrus, Robin Roberts, John Dehner, Ruth Etting and Boris Karloff.
The forerunner to Vancouver’s CKWX radio was licensed as CFDC in Nanaimo;
already a hit on TV, ‘Have Gun Will Travel’ debuted on CBS Radio;
Bob Hope’s final TV special aired on NBC-TV;
‘Doctor Who’ had its premiere on BBC-TV;
Ronald and Nancy Reagan co-starred in a 30-minute ‘GE Theatre’ on CBS-TV;
and Bon Jovi played three numbers on NBC-TV’s ‘Today Show.’
Passing away were Larry Hagman, Gloria Gordon (Our Miss Brooks), Marie Wilson (My Friend Irma) (pictured), western swing’s Spade Cooley, and country music’s Roy Acuff.
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Darrin Harvey from 89.3 K-Rock in the Annapolis Valley
Darrin Harvey and I met in late 1989 when he was going to fill in on some Christmas shifts on Magic 97 in Kentville, Nova Scotia. From the get go, I knew we would be friends. And while we never lived in the same time zone after I left in 1992, I never lost touch with Darrin
Spirit of the West’s John Mann remembered: A whirling dervish onstage, wise, gentle and kind
In 2014, he announced he had early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. He died Wednesday afternoon at the Yaletown House care home, where he’d lived the past couple of years. He was 57.
Peace & Democracy were gunned down in Dallas 56 years ago today…
If you have neither the time or inclination to read or watch the many excellent books or films about JFK’s murder, this powerful 17 min video is all you need to know..
Eleanor Collins, Canada’s First Lady of Jazz, Turned 100 Thursday
In 1955, Collins became the first black woman to host her own television variety show in North America with CBC’s The Eleanor Show.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Jimmy Soul
Jimmy became a preacher at the age of seven[2] and performed gospel music as a teenager. He acquired his performing name, “Soul,” from his congregation. He had a hit in 1963:
FRIDAY in Broadcast History .. Nov. 22nd
Happy Birthday to Scarlett Johansson, Jamie Lee Curtis, Mariel Hemingway, Terry Gilliam, Richard Kind and Steve Van Zandt.
President Kennedy was assassinated, and broadcasters went to wall-to-wall coverage for 4 days;
the first televised interracial kiss occurred on NBC’s Star Trek;
Woody Allen was the subject of a 60 Minutes interview about his affair with Mia Farrow’s adoptive daughter;
Ted Koppel anchored his final ‘Nightline’ on ABC-TV; and the same network aired the 100th episode of ‘Who’s the Boss.’
Obits include Parley Baer, Michael Conrad, Jazz’s Norman Granz, and down east musician John Allan Cameron.
ALL the milestones for Nov. 22nd INSIDE.
Beloved KOMO weathercaster Steve Pool to retire
A University of Washington graduate, Steve spent nearly his entire career at KOMO, starting as an intern in the late 1970s and becoming one of the most well known broadcasters in the history of the Northwest.
‘That was a mistake’: CBC North scraps plan to consolidate morning newscasts
Management planned to consolidate 3 news reading positions across North into 1 based in Yellowknife
CKRW marks 50 years of broadcasting
The first private radio station north of 60 went on the air on November 17th, 1969.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Jimmy Buffett
Besides singing, Jimmy is a best selling author. In 1977 he had the hit Margaritaville.
THURSDAY in Broadcast History .. Nov. 21st
It’s the date of birth of Goldie Hawn, Marlo Thomas, Lorna Luft, Harold Ramis, Carly Rae Jepsen, and (pictured) the late Foster Hewitt.
Albertans first heard the call letters CKUA, as the University of Alberta took over radio station CFCK.
Vancouver got its first FM station as CBR-FM debuted at 105.7;
The ‘Roy Rogers Show’ was first heard on the Mutual radio network;
CKO-FM came to Vancouver with All News Radio at 96.1 MHz;
82 million saw the season opener on CBS-TV’s ‘Dallas’;
Aerosmith guested on Fox-TV’s ‘The Simpsons’;
and Sherry Stringfield left the cast of NBC-TV’s ‘ER’ for the first time.
Leaving this mortal coil on Nov. 21st were Bruno Gerussi, Harry Von Zell, Jerry Colonna, Bill Bixby, Gardner McKay and Bill Black.
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Allan Gee celebrates milestone as Morning host at EZ Rock Penticton
Allan Gee, you set a FANTASTIC example for what it means to be a positive community member and it has been an absolute pleasure working in the same building as you
Toronto Star Shutters 5 Free Big City Papers
The five StarMetro bureaus — in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto and Halifax — produced stories for their respective free print daily newspapers and the Star website.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Ricky Nelson
Ricky was an accomplished actor (both TV and film) and singer. He died in a plane crash on December 1985, Ricky was just 45 years old. His music goes on like this hit from 1958
WEDNESDAY in Broadcast History .. Nov. 20th
Happy Birthday to Dick Smothers, Judy Woodruff, Estelle Parsons, Richard Masur, Sean Young and Joe Walsh of The Eagles.
On this date 72 years ago ‘Meet the Press’ made its TV debut on NBC;
22 years ago today Victoria got its own CBC Radio station at 90.5 MHz;
George Harrison and Paul Simon sang as a duet on NBC’s Saturday Night Live, and six years later to the day, 7-year old Drew Barrymore hosted the show.
CBS-TV aired the 100th episode of ‘Green Acres’; 12 years later it broadcast ‘M*A*S*H*’ episode #200.
‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ featured headliners the Dave Clark Five, Bobby Vinton and Dick Cavett,
and U2 was profiled on ’60 Minutes.’
Obits include Canadian broadcasters Chuck Davis and Tom Rivers, and the ‘first lady’ of radio, Cathy Lewis (pictured).
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Afternoon Host Mark Brennae Gone from Victoria’s News/Talk C-FAX 1070
He’s been erased from the station website.
‘I’m not mad. I’m not bitter’: Talk Host Rob Snow let go by Ottawa’s CFRA
Snow, 48, took over after longtime CFRA host Lowell Green retired his morning show in 2016. Snow’s show, News & Views, aired on CFRA from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Connie Francis
A number of Connie’s singles hit the top ten like Second Hand Love in 1962.
TUESDAY in Broadcast History .. Nov. 19th
Happy Birthday to Larry King, Dick Cavett, Ted Turner, Allison Janney, Meg Ryan and Jodie Foster.
On this date the first mass market transistor pocket radio was introduced;
the cartoon series ‘Rocky & his Friends’ debuted on ABC-TV;
Linda Ronstadt appeared as herself on FOX-TV’s ‘The Simpsons’;
a six-hour Beatles Anthology began airing on North American radio;
NBC aired the 100th episode of their hit drama ‘ER’;
Vancouver’s X-FM 104.9 switched to All Christmas music, and a year later Victoria’s CHBE107.3 did the same.
Ending their stay with us Nov. 19th were US sportscaster Bill Stern, songwriter Bobby Russell, producer & son of Doris Day Terry Melcher, Dick Wilson of Charmin toilet tissue ad fame, and Toronto-based classical actor John Neville.
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Corus Entertainment wins ‘power’ battle over broadcasting rival after judge grants injunction on use of radio station name
A temporary injunction being sought by Corus Entertainment — Global News’ parent company — has been granted, which will see an Edmonton radio station no longer be able to use the word “POWER” in its branding and advertising strategies.
Evan Solomon named new host of CTV News Channel’s ‘Power Play’
Solomon will begin hosting “Power Play” Monday to Thursday on Jan. 6, 2020. The show will continue to air weekdays at 5:00 p.m. ET on CTV News Channel and CTVNews.ca, and will be rebroadcast at 8:00 p.m.
CKNW Announces Retirement of Longtime Radio Personality Jon McComb
After more than 50 years broadcasting and 36 years at CKNW, McComb’s Last Day On-Air with The Jon McComb Show is December 13, 2019CKNW announces retirement of Jon McComb after an impressive 36 years with the station.
Are You Ready for Radio’s Next 100 Years?
Anyone where I live will tell you a reliable radio can be a life-saver when cell towers and electric power go down.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Roy Orbison & KD Lang
k.d. Lang teams up with Roy for one of the finest hits of 1987, Crying.
MONDAY in Broadcast History .. Nov. 18th
It’s the date that brought us Linda Evans, Elizabeth Perkins, Owen Wilson, Imogene Coca, Johnny Mercer, Dorothy Collins, and former Fox News and NBC host/journalist Megyn Kelly.
Edward R. Murrow’s acclaimed documentary series ‘See It Now’ debuted on CBS-TV;
‘As It Happens’ started it’s 50+ year run on CBC Radio;
the first CanCon rules for TV were announced;
CKNW Radio boosted its power to 5,000 watts at 1320 KHz;
ABC-TV aired Britney Spears’ first TV concert;
and Fats Domino sang ‘Blueberry Hill’ on CBS-TV’s Ed Sullivan Show.
Nov. 18th claimed the lives of bandleaders Ted Heath and Cab Calloway, singers Dorothy Kirsten and Hal Dickenson (The Modernaires), composer Cy Coleman and actor Harold J. Stone.
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KiNG 5 Finds New Anchor in San Francisco
Jessica Janner Castro announced that KING-TV has hired her to anchor their afternoon and evening weeknight newscasts.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Johnny Burnette
The Johnny Burnette Trio had maybe two hits, not major ones, like this one from 1953: Honey Hush
SUNDAY in Broadcast History .. Nov. 17th
Happy Birthday to Canadians Gordon Lightfoot, Lorne Michaels and Rachel McAdams. Also born this date were the late Rock Hudson, Archie Campbell and Jack Lescoulie.
Calgary’s CHQR began broadcasting at 810 KHz with 10,000 watts;
Edgar Bergen and his dummy Charlie McCarthy became overnight sensations after guesting on NBC radio’s ‘Rudy Vallee Show’;
Rush Limbaugh returned to the airwaves after a month in drug rehab;
FOX-TV aired the US’ first condom ad;
longtime CBS newsman Roger Mudd (pictured) began working for NBC News;
and Elton John recorded his next album live on New York’s WABC-FM.
Passing away Nov. 17th were early Chicago radio children’s favorite Ireene Wicker, big band singer Bob Eberly, announcer Bill Baldwin, and country music’s Don Gibson.
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Can NBC Halt Jimmy Fallon’s Long Ratings Tumble?
A politics pivot for ‘The Tonight Show’ doesn’t pay off as the network swaps showrunners and observers say to “let Jimmy be Jimmy.”
Another New Book About Red Robinson
Red Robinson: The Last Broadcast is the sequel to the best-selling Red Robinson: The Last Deejay. It details the legendary Canadian deejay’s last radio broadcast in the summer of 2017.
New York had David Letterman. LA has Jimmy Kimmel. Las Vegas has John Barbour.
At 86, the godfather of reality television isn’t finished creating
Vancouver’s QM/FM Goes All Christmas, Two Weeks Earlier than Before
The first tune played was Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas is You.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Sonny James
Sonny James had a hit with this one from 1957 and Tab Hunter (Pictured) came out with his, you pick the best version of Young Love.
SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. Nov. 16th
It’s the date of birth for Burgess Meredith, Daws Butler, Mary Margaret McBride, Jim Jordan (of ‘Fibber McGee’ fame), Nanaimo jazz pianist Diana Krall, and ace Vancouver radio reporter George Garrett.
NBC began a two night showing of ‘The Godfather,’ for which it paid $10 million;
Creedence Clearwater Revival and Jerry Lee Lewis performed on CBS-TV’s Ed Sullivan Show;
the 100th episode of ‘The X-Files’ aired on FOX;
Walter Cronkite hosted ‘Sinatra: an American Original’ on CBS-TV;
and David Bowie’s first TV special aired on NBC’s ‘Midnight Special.’
Tennessee Ernie Ford’s ‘Sixteen Tons’ began an 8 week run as the #1 song; Patsy Cline recorded her next Top 10 hit ‘I Fall to Pieces’; and The Beatles recorded their second performance for Radio Luxembourg.
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TV Academy Will Vet Membership to Thin Emmy-Voting Pool
The Academy will limit Emmy voting to only active members with recent credits. Of the 25,000-plus members in the TV Academy, less than 10 percent are likely to fall into the new “associate” non-voting.
Canadian Sportscasters Terry Leibel, Matt Devlin Honoured
Terry Leibel, the first woman to host a national sports program and to co-host CBC-TV’s Olympics coverage, leads the list of honourees for the 24th Sports Media Canada Achievement Awards.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring the Mills Brothers
Of the many hits attributed to the Mills Brothers, Glow Worm in 1952 was one of the big ones
FRIDAY in Broadcast History .. Nov. 15th
Happy Birthday to Ed Asner, Sam Waterston, C.W. McCall, Kevin Eubanks, Chad Kroeger of Nickelback, newsman John Roberts, Shalene Woodley and Jack Burns.
The National Broadcasting Company began operations with 24 radio stations;
Bellingham’s KVOS AM 1200 fired up with 100 watts;
TV’s first remote occurred when the cameras of NBC New York’s W2XBT covered a fire;
Edmonton’s CKRA-FM (‘Capital FM’) signed on to 96.3 MHz;
‘Dallas’ episode 100 was seen on CBS-TV;
and the Rolling Stones made their first appearance on NBC-TV’s primetime ‘Hullabaloo.’
Obits this date include Lionel Barrymore, Enid Markey, Dennis Cole, former CBS owner Larry Tisch, Cincinnati baseball broadcaster Joe Nuxhall, and (pictured) John Morgan of the Royal Canadian Air Farce.
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Report: Teens Still Tuning Into Radio
Despite the allure of streaming platforms, social media and YouTube, Nielsen says 91% of teens (12-17) in small and medium markets are still tuning into radio on a monthly basis.
Disney Plus hits 10 Million Subscribers in 1 day
Disney’s mix of Marvel and Star Wars movies and shows, classic animated films and new series appears to be a hit out of the gate after its launch on Tuesday.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Brook Benton
Brook had a handful of hits including Hotel Happiness in 1963
THURSDAY in Broadcast History .. Nov. 14th
It’s the date of birth for actors Dick Powell, McLean Stevenson (pictured), Josh Duhamel, Betsy Brandt, Rosemary DeCamp, and Brian Keith, and singers Martha Tilton, Morton Downey and Johnny Desmond.
Chicago radio station KYW was the first to air a professional opera as it was being staged;
the BBC began domestic radio service;
the Go-Go’s made their national TV debut as guests on NBC’s Saturday Night Live;
and the Dave Clark Five performed ‘Over & Over’ on CBS-TV’s Ed Sullivan Show.
It’s the day Tommy Dorsey’s Orchestra recorded their legendary ‘Opus #1′;
Eddie Fisher recorded his 3rd #1 hit ‘Oh My Pa-Pa.’
And the date we lost America’s first news anchor who did yeoman work on both radio & TV, Robert Trout of CBS News.
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Ross Davies on Programming, Measuring, and Regulating Radio
Ross Davies spent a good chunk of his career working for CHUM in the programming, operations and senior management positions
Investigating Kacey Musgraves’ Absence on Country Music Radio
All Kacey’s success hasn’t exactly translated on the radio. Since releasing Golden Hour and Same Trailer, Different Park, Kacey’s found herself with little to no air-time on country music radio stations.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Doris Day
Doris started her career as a big band singer in 1939. Usually one of the top ten singers between 1951 and 1966. Such hits as Teachers Pet in 1958.
WEDNESDAY in Broadcast History .. Nov. 13th
Happy Birthday to Whoopi Goldberg, Jimmy Kimmel, Chris Noth, Steve Zahn and Peter Arnett..
Arturo Toscannini led the NBC Symphony in its first radio broadcast;
the North West Territories got its first radio station as CJCD Yellowknife debuted;
Izzy Asper’s Canwest Global launched a $636-million takeover bid for Vancouver’s Western International Communications;
the 200th episode of ‘Frasier’ ran on NBC-TV;
and Canadian impressionist Andre-Philippe Gagnon (pictured) guested with Johnny Carson on NBC’s ‘Tonight Show.’
The New Vaudeville Band performed their hit ‘Winchester Cathedral on CBS-TV’s Ed Sullivan Show, while Sonny & Cher reunited to perform ‘I Got You Babe’ on David Letterman’s late night NBC show.
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David Menzies interview with Don Cherry
Exclusive interview from David Menzies of Rebel News, with Don Cherry… it’s a good one!
A Salute to KHJ Boss Radio Los Angeles
A rapid-fire salute to 93/KHJ Boss Radio in Los Angeles utilizing jingles and other production elements.
Vancouver & Seattle’s First Christmas Stations
The Breeze 104.3 today became Vancouver’s first 2019 All-Christmas music station, some 24 hours after two Seattle stations did so.
Ricky Gervais to Host 2020 Golden Globes for Record 5th Time
Those who howled at his irreverent style as Globes host before will be certain to return to see what Gervais gets away with.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring The Beatles
Not much more can be said of the Beatles with a hit like Hey Jude from 1968.
TUESDAY in Broadcast History .. Nov. 12th
Happy Birthday to Neil Young, Al Michaels, Ryan Gosling and Megan Mullally.
It’s the day Vancouver’s Red Robinson began his 60+ year radio career at CJOR AM600;
San Francisco’s clear channel KPO became KNBC (now KNBR);
Winnipeg got the city’s first private TV station;
the BBC aired TV’s first gardening show;
ABC-TV aired the 100th episode of ‘Full House’;
and Bon Jovi performed on NBC-TV’s Today Show.
Brenda Lee was on CBS-TV’s ‘Ed Sullivan Show’ to sing ‘Fool #1′;
and Foo Fighters made their 4th appearance on ‘Saturday Night Live.’
Bowing out this date were Eve Arden (pictured) of ‘Our Miss Brooks’, Penny Singleton of ‘Blondie,’ and Dave Willock of scores of light comedy supporting roles,
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Lest We Forget, and We Have, by Frank Vaughan
Broadcast Journalist Frank Vaughan weighs in on Don Cherry
Don Cherry Loses his Coach’s Corner over divisive “Poppy” comments
Sportsnet said following discussions with Cherry, “it has been decided it is the right time for him to immediately step down.”
The 31st Annual Radio Hall Of Fame Was A Star-Studded, Memorable Ceremony
The 2019 inductees included SEAN “HOLLYWOOD” HAMILTON, HARRY HARRISON, KEVIN RYDER and GENE “BEAN” BAXTER (KEVIN & BEAN), JOE MADISON, JIM ROME, RYAN SEACREST, JOHN TESH and DR. RUTH WESTHEIMER.
An explosion of U.S. TV and film production in Toronto is squeezing Canadian creators out
The unprecedented expansion is fuelled by an arms race among U.S.-based streaming services stockpiling an arsenal of programming to snag subscribers.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Tom Jones
Tom, a Welsh singer, started his popular career in 1963. Many hits to his credit including I’ll Never Fall In Love Again from 1969.
REMEMBRANCE DAY in Broadcast History .. Mon. Nov. 11th
Happy Birthday to Demi Moore, Leonardo DiCaprio, Calista Flockhart and Adam Beach. Also born Nov. 11th were Jonathan Winters, LaVern Baker and Robert Ryan.
This was the day that radio star Kate Smith first sang ‘God Bless America’;
the juvenile adventure ‘Mandrake the Magician’ debuted on New York’s WOR Radio;
NBC-TV aired the first movie with an AIDS theme, ‘An Early Frost’;
the first video recorder was demonstrated in Los Angeles, and Mickey Dolenz of The Monkees guested on NBC-TV’s ‘Boy Meets World’.
‘Rocky and his Friends’ debuted as a TV cartoon show,
and Courtenay’s CFCP Radio flipped to FM to become ‘Magic FM.’
Obits include Shirley Mitchell, Jane Ace, Dayton Allen, and the voice of baseball’s Cleveland Indians Herb Score.
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Sportsnet apologizes for Don Cherry’s anti-immigrant Poppy comments
“Don’s discriminatory comments are offensive and they do not represent our values and what we stand for as a network,” Sportsnet President Bart Yabsley said in a statement.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Louis Armstrong
Ol Satchmo was active from 1919 to 1971. Hello Dolly kept in front of the public in 1964.
SUNDAY in Broadcast History .. Nov. 10th
It’s the day of birth for Miranda Lambert, Tracy Morgan, Mackenzie Phillips, sportscaster J. Paul McConnell, plus the late Richard Burton, Jane Froman, and (pictured) announcer George Fenneman.
‘The Magnificent Montague’ debuted on NBC as the last original sitcom of the OTR era;
Canada’s Board of Broadcast Governors was created to replace the CBC as the industry regulator;
‘Sesame Street’ debuted on the predecessor to PBS in the US;
Canada’s national 10-station radio news network CKO closed down, bankrupt;
and singer Jose Feliciano appeared in a dramatic role on NBC-TV’s ‘MacMillan and Wife.’
Leaving this mortal coil were Seattle’s revered voice of baseball Dave Niehaus , actors Jack Palance, Laraine Day and Chuck Connors, and BC broadcaster and station owner Joe Chesney,
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Chuck’s Classics, featuring Brenda Lee
Active for 55 years with a number of hits including this number 1960 for Brenda Lee: I’m Sorry
SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. Nov. 9th
Born on this date were Ed Wynn, Hedy Lamarr, Mary Travers, Nick Lachey and Tom Fogerty.
‘This is Your Life’ debuted on NBC radio;
Soundgarden played on Conan’s late night TV show, the same night that Bon Jovi were guests on David Letterman;
John amd Yoko met for the first time,
Brian Epstein saw The Beatles play for the first time;
David Bowie sang on Cher’s prime time CBS-TV hour;
and Donna Reid (pictured) joined the cast of the CBS-TV show ‘Dallas’.
Obits for Nov. 9th include ’60 Minutes’ Ed Bradley, Art Carney of ‘The Honeymooners,’ and deep voiced radio leading man Gerald Mohr.
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2019 Jack Webster Awards Announced
The Jack Webster Foundation was founded in 1986 and named after the man who was Western Canada’s best-known and most influential reporter. Over 40 years he left his mark on the B.C. broadcast/ journalism scene with his hard-hitting reporting style.
United Nations in Canada, and the CBC – Harvey Oberfeld with Jim Goddard
How Aboriginals Could Drain BC’s Coffers
Baby It’s Cold Outside returns to Canadian airwaves
Bell was among numerous radio operators who effectively banned Baby It’s Cold Outside from their airwaves last year following scrutiny over what some called inappropriate lyrics in the wake of the #MeToo movement.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Ray Charles
Jazz, Pop or Country, Ray Charles could do it all. Georgia On My Mind is a prime example, from 1960
FRIDAY in Broadcast History .. Nov. 8th
Happy Birthday to Mary Hart, Bonnie Raitt, Alfre Woodard, Rickie Lee Jones and Vancouver-born CTV journalist Craig Oliver.
Red Robinson retired from daily broadcasting on C-ISL 650;
Vancouver’s CBU-FM began programming separately from its AM counterpart;
Kelowna got a new radio station as CKIQ 1150 signed on;
‘Days of Our Lives’ debuted on NBC-TV;
and the late night talk show ‘Conan’ had its premiere on TBS and CTV.
Glenn Miller’s Orchestra recorded the big band classic ‘String of Pearls’, Johnny Mathis appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show singing ‘Misty’, and singer Ricky Nelson (pictured) appeared in a dramatic role on CBS-TV daytime.
ALL the milestones for Nov. 8th INSIDE.
Netflix’s CEO says TiME spent on the streaming platform is more important than subscriptions
Netflix’s CEO Reed Hastings claims he plans to subscribe to Disney+ when it launches, and says that he’s confident in his platform’s current position in the increasingly competitive streaming market.
Three Departures At Entercom Seattle
At Soft AC “94.1 The Sound” KSWD, APD/morning co-host Jeanne Ashley departs after just over a year with the station. There are also changes at Hot 103.7 and 107.7 The End.
Matthew McBride Gets a Favorable CRTC Hearing on Tofino & Ucluelet Radio Stations
The transcript of yesterday’s hearing reads like a pretty low key tea party discussing how the years of non-compliance with the federal regulator will affect the futures of both CHMZ-FM Radio Ltd. Tofino and CIMM-FM Radio Ltd. Ucluelet.
Power 107 parent company fires back at copyright infringement claims
The company that owns Edmonton’s Power 107 pop hits radio station is firing back at broadcasting giant Corus, saying it in no way infringed its copyrights.
Justin Dove: Core Image Studios
Justin Dove is really good at radio imaging. (He also admits he is an audio nerd) He started in his home province of Newfoundland and worked his way across Canada for companies both big and small. Then he started his own company, Core Image Studios
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Evelyn Knight
An American singer popular in the 1940’s and 50’s. She had a million seller with A Little Bird Told Me in 1949
THURSDAY in Broadcast History .. Nov. 7th
Happy Birthday to Joni Mitchell, Buck Martinez and New Zealand’s talented Lorde. Also born Nov. 7th were the late musicians Al Hirt, Joe Bushkin, Red Ingle and Phil Spitalny.
Vancouver’s CKLG began airing a syndicated ‘History of Rock & Roll’ which won them a ratings book;
radio’s first sci-fi show ‘Buck Rogers in the 25th Century’ debuted on CBS;
the weekly medical melodrama ‘Dr. Christian’ began its 17-year run on CBS radio;
the Righteous Brothers, Peggy Lee, Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass were performing guests on CBS-TV’s Ed Sullivan Show;
NBC-TV began the first airing of ‘Gone With the Wind’ over two nights;
and Studio One began its decade-long run featuring anthology drama weekly on CBS-TV.
Leaving us this date were Steve McQueen, Maverick’s Jack Kelly, Northern Exposure’s Peg Phillips, and Clyde Gilmour of the CBC’s Gilmour’s Albums.
Details and ALL the milestones for Nov. 7th are found INSIDE.
VIDEO: Leaked ABC News Insider Recording EXPOSES #EpsteinCoverup “We had Clinton, We had Everything”
“I’ve Had This Story for Three Years… (ABC) Would Not Put It on The Air” says Good Morning America Breaking News Anchor, and 20/20 Co-Anchor Amy Robach.
‘The Beginning of the Long Dash’ Turned 80 This Week
The National Research Council official time signal is a fixture of Canadian society. And on Nov. 5, the longest running segment on CBC Radio turned 80 years old.
News Media Canada Calls for Applications for Local Journalism Initiative
News Media Canada invites print and online news organizations to apply for the Local Journalism Initiative, which provides funding to hire reporters to produce civic journalism in underserved communities across Canada.
Fox Buys Three TV Stations, including Two in Seattle
The stations, KCPQ and KZGO in Seattle and WITI in Milwaukee, were targeted by Fox because they are in “two key markets that align with the company’s sports rights,” Fox said.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Harry Nilsson
Nilsson reached his peak in the 1970’s. Everybody’s Talking was a hit in 1968
WEDNESDAY in Broadcast History .. Nov. 6th
Happy Birthday to Sally Field, Emma Stone, Ethan Hawke, Bill Henderson of Chilliwack, Fred Penner and Maria Shriver.
On this date Windsor’s legendary CKLW came into being when two previous stations were merged;
the first commercial TV station WGY Schenectady went on the air;
‘Meet the Press’ debuted on NBC-TV; Phil Donahue’s TV talk show debuted in Dayton, Ohio;
‘The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour’ premiered on CBS-TV; Fox-TV debuted the action series ’24′;
and New York’s WOR-TV paid a record $182,000 per episode for reruns of ‘The Cosby Show.”
ALL the milestones for the date are INSIDE.
Apple TV Plus promises Star-Studded Content, but can it Compete in the Streaming Wars?
Apple TV Plus is betting on A-list content and a lower subscription price as a means of competing in the increasingly saturated market of streaming services.
Movin’ 92.5’s Brooke & Jubal Win ‘Radio Hall of Fame’ Recognition
Each year, the RHOF nominating committee selects a promising radio personality or team who has demonstrated ratings success, audience growth, and impact on one or more radio stations and their communities.
Are Listeners Ready For All-Digital AM Radio?
The Federal Communications Commission is poised to launch a rulemaking this month that would begin the process of allowing AM stations to switch off their analog transmitters and rely only on a digital signal.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Bobby Vinton
Bobby became known as “The Polish Prince” because of his Polish background. Mr. Lonely was his hit in 1964
TUESDAY in Broadcast History .. Nov. 5th
Happy Birthday to Bryan Adams, Elke Sommer, Art Garfunkel, Tatum O’Neal and Sam Rockwell.
The comic strip ‘The Gumps’ debuted as a series on CBS radio;
‘The Big Show’ debuted as a Sunday night 90-minute radio spectacular on NBC;
Vancouver’s CKNW increased power from 1,000 watts to 5,000 at 1320 kc;
the ‘Nat King Cole Show’ debuted on NBC-TV;
Tom Jones guested on the soundtrack of Fox-TV’s ‘The Simpsons’;
and Kenny Rogers and The First Edition made their TV debut on CBS-TV’s ‘Smothers Bros. Comedy Hour.’
Those bowing off the world stage Nov. 5th include Fred MacMurray, Johnny Horton, Bobby Hadfield of the Righteous Bothers, Bobby Nunn and Billy Guy of ‘The Coasters’ (16 years apart); bandleader Guy Lombardo (pictured), and career Canadian broadcasters Norm Marshall and Sid Boyling.
ALL the milestones for the date are found INSIDE.
24-7 Christmas HD radio station launches in Victoria, Commercial Free
“Christmas music is in huge demand this time of year and I think offering a commercial free option, especially for retailers or the Christmas fan is a great option,” said Virgin Radio Victoria program director Chris Donnelly.
Spotify & Soundcloud be Damned, Radio Requests Still Attract
As it turns out, there are sound psychological and cultural reasons to explain why the age-old radio request still lives on.
LA Morning Stars Kevin & Bean Fade to Black Friday After 30 Amazing Years
And this week (11/8) KEVIN & BEAN will be inducted into the RADIO HALL OF FAME in a ceremony in NEW YORK CITY.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Gary Puckett & The Union Gap
Active in the 60’s with hits like Young Girl from 1968
MONDAY in Broadcast History .. Nov. 4th
Happy Birthday to Michael McConaughey, Kathy Griffin, Delbert McLendon, Loretta Swit and Howie Meeker. Also born this date were Will Rogers, Art Carney (pictured), Shirley Mitchell, Kate Reid, and Vancouver-born Court Benson.
The longtime radio serial ‘One Man’s Familly’ debuted on NBC Television;
Van Morrison was the musical guest on ‘Saturday Night Live’;
pioneer Montreal radio station CFCF aired its first commercial show;
Vancouver’s CHQM introduced stereo FM to the West Coast;
Kelowna’s CKOV signed on with all its 100 watts of glory;
and decades later K 96.3 debuted its classic rock format as it signed on, also to serve Kelowna.
ALL the milestones for Nov. 4th are found INSIDE.
Canadian Bernard Slade, who wrote ‘Same Time, Next Year’ and created ‘Partridge Family,’ dies at 89
Slade also was involved in creating and writing the TV sitcoms Bewitched, The Flying Nun, & Bridget Loves Bernie.
Back to the Future in Courtenay BC Radio
No longer 98.9 The Goat which had been its moniker since 2014, CFCP-FM has returned to the branding it proudly operated under in the early 2000’s, Jet FM 98.9.
One of my favourite Flashbacks with Dick & Dee Dee
The California duo, Dick and Dee Dee, (Dick St. John and Mary Sperling) first met in junior high school in the late fifties. The duo lost track of each other until Dee Dee’s first year at college when they both started working at See’s Candies in Los Angeles.
SUNDAY in Broadcast History .. Nov. 3rd
It’s the date that brought us actors Charles Bronson, Dennis Miller, Roseanne Barr, Lois Smith, Peggy McCay, and singers Lulu and Jane Monheit.
The sitcoms ‘The Nanny’ and ‘Dif’rent Strokes’ were seen for the first time;
the CBC extended its FM Stereo network coast to coast;
‘Good Morning America’ debuted on ABC-TV;
Edmonton’s heritage call letters CFRN were heard for the first time;
the ‘Nashville Network’ debuted on North American cable systems;
and Geraldo Rivera’s nose was broken as a riot broke out during the taping of his syndicated TV show.
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One of my Favourite All-Time Flashbacks, with ‘Flock of Seagulls’
I ran (so far away) was released by a Flock of Seagulls in 1982
SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. Nov. 2nd
It’s the day that gave us Burt Lancaster, David Schwimmer, Paul Ford, Jay Black, k.d. lang, and early West Coast newscaster Sam Hayes.
The early radio soap opera Myrt & Marge (pictured) debuted on CBS;
the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) was created;
CFGP brought 100 watts of local radio service to Grande Prairie Alta,
and years later on this date, CFCW signed on with 250 watts in Camrose.
CBC-TV experimented unsuccessfully with a 9 pm newscast,
Ted Danson’s ‘Becker’ debuted on CBS-TV,
and NBC-TV aired the 100th episode of ‘Third Rock from the Sun.’
Three veteran TV character actors left us on this date, Leonard Stone, Sid Melton and vocalist Paul Frees.
ALL the milestones for Nov. 2nd INSIDE.
Fox News Launched New Investigation Into Host’s Misconduct Claims
In a new statement, Fox News revealed that it conducted a second investigation into the sexual misconduct claims made by Fox Nation host Britt McHenry against colleague Tyrus.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Buddy Holly
Buddy Holly & The Crickets with another big hit from 1958
FRIDAY in Broadcast History .. Nov. 1st
It’s the date that brought us Victoria’s David Foster (pictured), Bill Anderson, Lyle Lovett, Jenny McCarthy, Toni Collette, and the late Betsy Palmer,
Edmonton radio station CFRN was granted its first license;
Medicine Hat’s CHAT started up on 1270 kc.;
the first English language hockey telecast was called by Foster Hewitt on Toronto’s CBLT;
the Dave Clark Five performed on the Ed Sullivan Show;
‘The Lucy Show’ debuted on CBS-TV,
and a few years later the same network aired the 100th episode of the sitcom ‘Maude.’
Obits for Nov. 1 include Phil Silvers, Noah Beery Jr., Skitch Henderson, Yma Sumac, Canadian broadcast journalist and politician Rene Levesque, and North Vancouver’s contribution to Air Farce, Dave Broadfoot.
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Longtime Seattle Mariners broadcaster Ron Fairly dies at age 81
Fairly worked on Angels broadcasts between 1979-86. He joined the San Francisco broadcast team in 1987 and remained there before joining Seattle’s broadcast in 1993. Fairly spent 14 seasons with the Mariners.
Postmedia, Torstar Take Taxpayer Cash, Keep Public in Dark about Cuts
In 2017, the two corporations swapped 43 newspapers, and on the same day the deal was announced closed 36 of them.
Is it Too Late to Save AM Radio?
Bryan Broadcasting’s Ben Downs is a champion for AM Radio. For years he’s been trying, along with others, to solve the noise issues that plague the AM band.
Campbell River’s New Country Station ‘Raven 100.7’ Is On The Air
The new 8,000 watt commercial Aboriginal station is owned by the Aupe Cultural Enhancement Society and will become the only Country station on Vancouver Island.
Corey Carter, PD WIXX 101.1 Green Bay, WI.
Every year since 2013, I have loaded up the car for a football trip to see the Green Bay Packers. The team has a special relationship with the town that is unlike any other in sports. That extends to its local radio partner which clearly doesn’t behave like other radio stations in a medium or small market. WIXX 101.1 is staffed 24/7 with live personalities.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Chuck Miller
Only top ten recording for Chuck Miller was House Of Blue Lights in 1955.
HALOWEEN in Broadcast History .. Thurs. Oct. 31st
It’s the date of birth of broadcasters Dan Rather and Jane Pauley, singers Dale Evans and Ethel Waters, actors Michael Landon, Barbara Bel Geddes, Ken Wahl and John Candy, and rapper Vanilla Ice.
Vancouver’s CHAN-TV (now Global) signed on for the first time;
NBC televised ‘Carmen’ as the first opera ever aired ‘in living color’;
the 100th episode of ‘The Odd Couple’ was seen on ABC;
and Alice Cooper hosted ‘The Monstrous Munster Mash’ marathon on superstation WGN.
Bing Crosby’s ‘White Xmas’ began an 11 week run at #1;
the Rolling Stones played Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto;
and Barry McGuire sang ‘Eve of Destruction’ on CBS-TV’s Ed Sullivan Show.
ALL the milestones for Oct. 31st INSIDE.
Research Director Inc.’s Demo Breakouts: October Radio PPM’s for Seattle
Movin’92.5 dominates the demos as it did the 6+ book. KKWF The Wolf 100.7 was the favorite Country station.
RIP Comedian John Witherspoon, 77
The death of the actor-comedian with memorable roles in the “Friday” films, TV series “The Boondocks,” “Black Jesus” and “The First Family,” and many other projects during his decades-spanning career was confirmed Tuesday.
Kevin Spacey won’t be charged in one sex-assault case after accuser dies
Los Angeles prosecutors decided that they couldn’t move forward without the participation of the accuser, who died earlier this year.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Doris Day
Doris Day was very popular singing or in the movies, belting out tunes like It’s Magic in 1948
WEDNESDAY in Broadcast History .. Oct. 30th
Happy birthday to Grace Slick, Henry Winkler, Kevin Pollak, Harry Hamlin, Matthew Morrison (formerly of ‘Glee’), and Ben Bailey (formerly of ‘Cash Cab.’).
It’s the day CBS radio listeners were terrified by Orson Welles (pictured) and his ‘War of the Worlds’;
the 100th episode of ‘Cheers’ was aired on NBC-TV,
and 4 years later the same network broadcast the 100th episode of ‘Matlock.’
Roy Orbison’s ‘Oh, Pretty Woman’ became a Gold Record. and Frank Sinatra recorded ‘My Way.’
Leaving us on Oct. 30th were Steve Allen, Robert Goulet, Pert Kelton, John Houseman, and Vancouver-born actor John Drainie.
ALL the milestones for this date INSIDE.
Movin’ 92.5 Continues Atop Seattle Radio PPM’s
KZOK is again #2, with KSWD The Sound in 3rd place in the 6+ book.
FORBES: Salute to Holger Petersen, a man of many musical achievements
Back during my late teenage years I remember a kid behind me jabbing me in the back during Mr. King’s math class saying “Marty … can you please introduce me to your Dad” (the late Jerry Forbes of 630 CHED fame).
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Conway Twitty
A country singer, Conway had recordings make it on the pop charts. Like It’s Only Make Believe in 1958.
TUESDAY in Broadcast History .. Oct. 29th
Oct 29th gave us musicians Neal Hefti and Zoot Sims, actors Richard Dreyfuss, Winona Ryder and Kate Jackson, plus singer/comedienne Fannie Brice, and DJ/recording star the Big Bopper.
KTLA-TV in L.A. originated the first coast-to-coast telecast in HD;
Canada’s Astral Media completed its $1.8 billion purchase of Standard Radio;
Bobby Helms recorded the now iconic ‘Jingle Bell Rock’;
The Huntley-Brinkley Report (pictured) debuted on NBC-TV, a few decades before Nell Carter’s ‘Gimme a Break’ had ITS premiere;
and CBS first used videotape to repeat its nightly ‘Douglas Edwards & the News’ for West Coast release.
Obits include bandleaders Woody Herman and John Scott Trotter, plus guitarist Duane Allman, Kennedy satirist Vaughn Meader, and Canadian-born actor Lloyd Bochner.
You’ll find ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
Cadillac Jack’s Daughter Asks For Help
Well known radio personality CADILLAC JACK, the former afternoon host at CBS RADIO Classic Hits WOGL/PHILADELPHIA, is battling cancer.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Bobby Darin
Lazy River another of Bobby Darins hits from 1960.
MONDAY in Broadcast History .. Oct. 28th
Happy Birthday to Julia Roberts, Joaquim Phoenix, Dennis Franz, Brad Paisley, Cleo Laine and Andy Richter.
New York’s WEAF aired the first college football game on a radio network;
Jack Benny took his immensely popular radio show to CBS-TV;
The same network broadcast the 100th episode of ‘The Andy Griffith Show,’ and a year later on Oct. 29 the 100th ‘Dick Van Dyke Show.’
Red Barber resigned from broadcasting Brooklyn Dodger games to join Mel Allen and the New York Yankees,
Elvis made his 2nd appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show (pictured),
and the flying cowboy radio serial ‘Sky King’ debuted on ABC.
Obits this date include ex-KJR deejay Bwana Johnny, Porter Wagoner, Beryl Davis, James MacArthur, Leon Janney, and pioneer Vancouver sportscaster Leo Nicholson.
ALL the milestones for Oct. 28th INSIDE.
Ray Santos, a N.Y. pillar of Latin jazz, is dead at 90
In the 1950s and ’60s, if you were at the Palladium or one of the other nightclubs in New York where Latin jazz was played, there’s a decent chance that you heard Santos.
One of my all-time favourite Flashbacks, with The Hollies
This isn’t just The Hollies ~ Long Cool Woman (In A Black Dress) 1972, It’s the Extended Meow Mix
SUNDAY in Broadcast History .. Oct. 27th
It’s the date that brought us John Cleese, Nanette Fabray, Matt Drudge, Floyd Cramer, Kelly Osbourne, and Manitoba-born comic actor Jack Carson.
Pittsburgh’s pioneer radio station KDKA was granted a broadcast license,
‘Disneyland’ began a long Sunday night run on ABC & CBC televison,
Groucho’s quiz show ‘You Bet Your Life’ (pictured) debuted on ABC Radio;
Jane Morgan sang ‘Fascination’ on the Ed Sullivan Show,
and 11 years later Mary Hopkin sang ‘Those Were the Days’ on the same CBS-TV showcase.
‘Knots Landing’ began its 10th season on CBS-TV,
and Jane Pauley announced she would be ending her 13 years on NBC-TV’s ‘Today Show.’
ALL the milestones for Oct. 27th INSIDE.
CBC’s Matt Galloway leaving Toronto’s ‘Metro Morning’ for ‘The Current’
“I’m looking forward to being part of the big stories in Canada today, and diving into the international topics that I’m always curious about,” said Galloway.. He’ll be succeeding Anna Maria Tremonti, who left “The Current” in June.
Rachel Maddow Unloads on Her NBC Bosses
Maddow’s decision to book Ronan Farrow alone sent a powerful message to her superiors. Farrow has accused the network of blocking his reporting on Harvey Weinstein’s alleged misconduct, before taking his story to The New Yorker and winning a Pulitzer Prize.
One of my all-time favourite flashbacks, with Whitney Houston
Whitney was an American singer and actress. She was cited as the most awarded female artist of all time by Guinness World Records and remains one of the best-selling music artists of all time with 200 million records sold worldwide. Whitney died in February of 2012.
SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. Oct. 26th
Happy Birthday today to Seth McFarlane, Keith Urban, Tom Cavanagh, Pat Sajak and Jaclyn Smith.
‘St. Elsewhere’ debuted on NBC-TV;
‘M*A*S*H’ started its tenth season on CBS-TV;
Frances Gumm (later known as Judy Garland) made her radio debut on NBC’s ‘Shell Chateau’;
‘Chez Helene’ began its more than 13 year run on CBC-TV;
and the acclaimed WWII documentary ‘Victory at Sea’ debuted on NBC-TV.
Taking their final bows on this earth were Canadian radiomen J. Frank Willis and Alden Diehl, CBS founder Bill Paley, country music’s Hoyt Axton, and the teacher on ‘Leave It to Beaver’ Sue Randall.
Details and ALL the milestones for Oct. 26th INSIDE.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Pee Wee Hunt Orchestra
An American jazz trombonist and band leader. Pee Wee had a #3 hit, Oh, that sold a million copies.
1963
FRIDAY in Broadcast History .. Oct. 25th
It’s a birthday for Marion Ross, Helen Reddy, James Carville and Katy Perry; also for the late ANNIS STUKUS (pictured), Bobby Gimby, Minnie Pearl and Leo G. Carroll.
The longrunnning radio soap opera “Stella Dallas” debuted on New York’s WEAF;
Ed Sullivan introduced The Rolling Stones to North American TV audiences;
‘Newhart’ premiered on CBS-TV; the 200th episode of ‘Cheers’ aired on NBC-TV;
and Rick Nelson played a dramatic role on ABC-TV’s ‘Streets of San Francisco.’
Obits for Oct. 25th include Vincent Price, Roger Miller, Richard Harris, Mildred Natwick, Forrest Tucker and early radio balladeer Morton Downey,
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
Talk Radio Needs their own All Xmas Format
As we get deeper into the season, we’re looking at your listeners thinking about shopping, about planning a family gathering for the holidays, about the food they’ll be eating, and holidays past.
Radio’s Podcast Questions Answered
Todd Cochrane can speak to it because he was there in the early days. In 2004, he jumped into podcasting; long before Apple became involved. As time went on he began to find ways to make money at it, including an early sponsorship deal with GoDaddy, and creating the podcast hosting company that we know as Blubrry.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Christopher Cross
The Texan sang his way to the top of the charts a number of times, including this one from 1980: Ride Like The Wind.
THURSDAY in Broadcast History .. Oct. 24th
Happy Birthday to Kevin Kline, Bill Wyman, Santo Farina, F. Murray Abraham, and Heather Rankin.
Radio’s first big variety show ‘The Fleischmann Hour’ with RUDY VALLEE (pictured) debuted on NBC;
CBC radio introduced it’s long-running ‘Cross Country Checkup’;
and ‘Kojak’ starring Telly Savalas premiered on CBS-TV.
Neil Sedaka recorded ‘Calendar Girl,’ and Bob Dylan taped his iconic ‘The Times They Are A-Changin’.’
And the genius behind ‘Star Trek,’ Gene Roddenberry passed away.
Details and ALL the Oct. 24th milestones INSIDE.
Broadcast Journalist Gwen Ifill Honored with US Postage Stamp
The stamp features a 2008 photo of Ifill with the words “BLACK HERITAGE” at the top and Ifill’s name at the bottom.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Frank Sinatra
If you don’t know this singer, you must be hiding somewhere. Sinatra with Theme From New York, New York in 1979.
WEDNESDAY in Broadcast History .. Oct. 23rd
Happy Birthday to Weird Al Yankovic, Dwight Yoakam, Cat Deeley, Nancy Grace, and Vancouver’s Ryan Reynolds. It’s also the date of birth of the late Johnny Carson, CNN’s John Holliman, and actor James Daly.
Comedian FRED ALLEN and his wife Portland (pictured) made their radio debut on CBS;
Jonathan Winters became a TV star with his first special on NBC;
and rocker Axl Rose gave his first live interview in years on ABC-TV’s Jimmy Kimmel Live.
Vernon B.C.’s radio station CICF started broadcasting on 1050 KHz;
Allen Freed’s All Star Rock ‘n’ Roll Show played Vancouver’s Georgia Auditorium, tickets cost $2.50;
and 12 year old ‘Little’ Stevie Wonder recorded his first Motown single.
Obits on Oct. 23rd include Al Jolson, country music’s Maybelle Carter, NBC newswoman Jessica Savitch, CBS News boss William Leonard, and baritone Robert Merrill.
Details and ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
John Clarke, from Original ‘Days of Our Lives’ Cast, Dead at 88
He played Mickey Horton, one of the sons of Macdonald Carey’s character, on the NBC soap for 39 years.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Andy Williams
One of the more popular singers of the 1950’s and 60’s. Are You Sincere hit the charts in 1958.
1958
TUESDAY in Broadcast History .. Oct. 22nd
It’s the date MARIE OSMOND (pictured) fainted during a live telecast of ABC’s ‘Dancing With the Stars’; Alan Freed brought his all-star rock ‘n’ roll show to Portland; and the Kingston Trio guested on NBC-TV’s WWII drama ‘Convoy.’
Tommy Edwards scored his biggest selling #1 ‘It’s All in the Game,’ and ten years later to the day, passed away. The Beach Boys released their next Chart Topper ‘Good Vibrations,’ while Chubby Checker did ‘The Twist’ on the Ed Sullivan Show.
Happy Birthday to Vancouver breakfast broadcaster Kim Seale and to Howard Stern’s mother,
while at the other end, obits for Oct. 22 include Soupy Sales, Cleavon Little, Mary Wickes, Melfort Sask.’s Arthur Hill, sportscaster Red Barber, and CBS Newsman Robert Pierpoint.
Details & ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
Violence Against Ottawa Media Condemned
A CTV News photographer was punched multiple times outside of an Ottawa court house Friday, where several reporters were threatened and another photographer was assaulted while working.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring The 5th Dimension
The five member group started out in 1965. Even today they continue to perform but not with the original group. Wedding Bell Blues in 1969 was another hit for the original group
CANADA ELECTION DAY in Broadcast History .. Mon. Oct. 21st
Happy Birthday to Kim Kardashian, Judge Judy, Manfred Mann, and the Honeymooner’s Joyce Randolph.
Also born this date were the late ROBERT CLOTHIER (pictured) of ‘The Beachcombers,’ Dizzy Gillespie and Hy Averbach.
The UK’s Cliff Richard appeared on CBS-TV’s ‘Ed Sullivan Show.’
Elton John received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Johnny Mathis scored a #1 hit with ‘Chances Are,’
and Chuck Berry topped the charts with ‘My Ding-a-Ling.’
Bob Dylan finished his first album for Columbia,
Carl Perkins taped a special for US cable in London,
and the new owners of BC radio stations in Powell River and Courtenay changed formats.
Passing on this date were BC broadcasters Bob Hall and Daryl Duke, musicians Edmundo Ros and Bill Black, WWII pinup Marie McDonald, Fred Berry of ‘What’s Happening,’ and Canadian patent medicine radio pitchman Gilbert Templeton.
ALL the milestones for Oct. 21 INSIDE.
KZOK Raises $101,000. During Fundraiser for Northwest Harvest
“It’s totally awe inspiring to bring advertisers, listeners, and staff together for another year focused on making a meaningful difference here at home.”
One of my Favourite Flashbacks, with Heart
On October 17, 1967 Roger Fisher and Steve Fossen shook hands and co-founded the band that would become Heart.
SUNDAY in Broadcast History .. Oct. 20th
Happy Birthday to actor Viggo Mortensen, ‘The Waltons’ Eric Scott, ‘The Office’s John Krasinski, country music’s Wanda Jackson, plus the late Tom Petty, Jerry Ohrbach, Arlene Francis, Grandpa Jones, Dr. Joyce Brothers (pictured) and Will Rogers Jr.
Lee DeForest demonstrated his major invention, the electric vacuum radio tube;
‘The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes’ debuted on the NBC Red network;
ironman news anchor Robert Trout joined CBS radio;
’Break the Bank’ debuted on Mutual radio;
Walter Cronkite introduced the CBS-TV documentary series, ‘The Twentieth Century’,
and Canada’s first private TV station signed on in Sudbury Ontario.
Signing off forever were actors Burt Lancaster and Jane Wyatt, plus country music’s Merle Travis.
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Don Kollins: From Radio to Twitch
Don Kollins is kind of an ideal guest for this podcast. He is a Canadian living in California. He has worked in radio on both sides of the border.
One of My Favourite Flashbacks with The Edgar Winter Group
“Free Ride” is a song written by Dan Hartman and performed by The Edgar Winter Group. The single, engineered by Jim Reeves, was a top 15 U.S. hit in 1973, hitting number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100[1] and number 10 on Cash Box. In Canada, it peaked at number eight.[2]
SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. Oct. 19th
The birthday of Jim Reeves, the Kingston Trio’s Dave Guard, actors Robert Reed and John Lithgow, Canada’s Tommy Ambrose, Nashville’s Charlie Chase, and TV builder extraordinaire Ty Pennington.
Arthur Godfrey fired singer Julius LaRosa (both pictured) live on CBS Radio;
‘Big Town’ starring Edward G. Robinson debuted on CBS radio;
Henry Ford made his first speech on early radio;
Florence Henderson joined NBC’s Today Show,
and CKEK signed on 570 kc. to give Cranbrook BC its own radio service.
Obits Oct. 19th include Phillips H. Lord who created radio hits ‘Gangbusters’ and ‘Mr. District Attorney’;
plus Tom Bosley, Martha Raye, Phyllis Kirk, and Noel Harrison.
Details and ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
Bill Macy, TV husband of Bea Arthur on Maude, dead at 97
The stint as Walter Findlay on the 70’s CBS sitcom was Macy’s highest-profile in a long stage, film and TV career. He made dozens of guest appearances in series including Seinfeld, How I Met Your Mother and ER.
CFUN panel audio and jingles presented at the recent Red’s RPM luncheon
There’s no better way to celebrate a great radio station than with jingles! Enjoy the C-FUN story from the 50s to the 70s with the people who made it happen.
Corus Entertainment reports 4th quarter profits down
Corus Entertainment Inc. says it earned $22.9 million in its latest quarter, down from nearly $33.7 million in the same quarter a year ago.
Netflix’s U.S. Subscriber Growth Slows as Competition Looms
Netflix added 6.8 million subscribers worldwide from July through September, below the 7 million customers forecast by the Los Gatos, California, company. Just 520,000 of those subscribers were picked up in the U.S., below the 800,000 that management anticipated.
One of my all time hit favourites, by Phil Collins
“Another Day In Paradise” was the first single to be released from Phil Collins’ number-1 1989 album ‘…But Seriously’.
FRIDAY in Broadcast History .. Oct. 18th
Happy Birthday to musician Wynton Marsalis, actors Joe Morton, Zac Efron, Pam Dawber, Erin Moran, and former broadcaster & BC Lieutenant Governor Iona Campagnolo (pictured).
‘Perry Mason’ debuted on CBS radio daytime,
the sitcom ‘Roseanne’ premiered on ABC-TV,
the Jackson 5 made their TV debut on ABC-TV’s ‘Hollywood Palace,’
Lloyd Robertson joined Harvey Kirck on CTV National News,
and Pamela Martin joined Bill Good Jr. on the anchor desk at CTV Vancouver,
Deaths this date include inventor Thomas Alva Edison, actresses Julie London and Gwen Verdon, NBC newswoman Nancy Dickerson, and singer Dee Dee Warwick.
ALL the milestones for Oct. 18th INSIDE.
If you use an Antenna to watch TV, U.S. local channels might not show on Oct. 19
You’ll have to rescan your TV or converter box if you want to be able to continue watching U.S. local channels such as KOMO 4, KING 5, KIRO 7, and Q13 over the air.
The Paul McGuire Show on New Country
Canada’s leading country music personality is going coast-to-coast every day with his show! On Monday, October 21, Stingray will proudly launch The Paul McGuire Show, a new, nationwide daytime radio show
Luisa Alvarez Leaves CHEK for CTV Vancouver
Luisa has been missing from CHEK newscasts recently, and now we know why. She has been hired at CTV News Vancouver.
Country Radio Legend Bob Kingsley Dead at 80
Country radio legend Bob Kingley, the longtime host of the nationally syndicated program Bob Kingsley’s Country Top 40, died early Thursday in Weatherford, Texas, following a lengthy battle with bladder cancer.
One of my Favourite Flashbacks with Glenn Frey
The sun goes down
The night rolls in
You can feel it starting all over again
The moon comes up
And the music calls
You’re getting tired of staring at.
THURSDAY in Broadcast History .. Oct. 17th
Happy Birthday to Canadians Rick Mercer and Norm MacDonald; to actor George Wendt, rapper Eminem and country music’s Alan Jackson.
It was Oct. 17th when the NBC Radio Hollywood studios opened at Sunset and Vine;
when the radio serial ‘Captain Midnight’ debuted on WGN Chicago,
and when live TV coverage of the Canadian parliament premiered on Canadian cable services.
‘Hollywood Squares’ debuted on NBC daytime,
a Barbra Streisand special ‘Belle of 14th Street’ aired on CBS-TV,
and George W. Bush and Al Gore staged their 3rd televised presidential debate,
The music world took a hit this date with the deaths of Tennessee Ernie Ford, Teresa Brewer, Alberta Hunter, Billy Williams, Mark Warnow, plus composers Viz Mizzy and Jay Livingston.
Details and ALL the milestones for Oct. 17th INSIDE.
RIP An Unsung Hero of the CBC
By the end of the 1940s, Margaret Lyons was in London, and on her way to a pioneering career that shouldered aside racism, broke through a glass ceiling and helped to save public radio in Canada from what seemed at the time to be a likely death.
Rick Dhaliwal Has Landed at a New Vancouver Home (His Old one?)
So so so so excited to be back at TSN 1040 Radio as a contributor. Back where I belong, back home!
The Vancouver Sun’s Article about That CFUN Deejays Picture Last Week
Former C-FUN DJs posed in front of the old C-FUN building at 1900 West 4th Ave. Sadly three of their original number have died.
Dallas Harms, who helped jump-start Ronnie Hawkins’ career, dies at 84
The Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame inductee, known for his songs “Paper Rosie” and “Honky Tonkin’ (All Night Long),” died on Saturday in Hamilton.
Summerland BC loses its Live Local Morning Show
Bradley Green is losing his local live morning show on CHOR AM in Summerland. Instead the local station will simulcast Allan Gee’s breakfast show from CKOR down the Okanagan in Penticton.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Patsy Cline
Another of Patsy’s hits from 1961: I Fall To Pieces.
WEDNESDAY in Broadcast History .. Oct. 16th
Happy Birthday today to Angela Lansbury, Suzanne Somers, Merilee Rush, John Mayer, Kellie Martin and Tim Robbins.
Vancouver deejay Jack Cullen (pictured) aired his first ever ‘Owl Prowl’ on CKMO AM 1410;
‘The Right to Happiness,’ a longrunning quarter hour daytime drama, debuted on the NBC Blue radio network;
‘The Bob Newhart Show’ aired its 100th episode on CBS-TV;
The Vancouver-produced ‘Smallville’ debuted on the WB network;
and the last episode of ‘Max Headroom’ aired on ABC-TV.
Among the celebrity deaths for Oct. 16th are Shirley Booth, Ken Carpenter, Barbara Billingsley, Lister Sinclair, Jean Shepherd, Ella Mae Morse, Gene Krupa, and Dan Dailey.
Details, and ALL the milestones for this date INSIDE.
Considering How Corrupt The System Has Become, We Can’t Trust Elections Canada
Disturbingly, the establishment press is attacking the Conservatives for questioning Elections Canada, when the media should be holding powerful government institutions accountable.
Viacom Mogul Planning a Conservative Rival to Fox News
In the midst of closing a merger between CBS and Viacom, Shari Redstone is quietly exploring a plan to launch a conservative TV outlet meant to square off with the Fox News Channel.
Most TV Viewers Wait to Stream a Show Rather Than Watch Ads
The survey found that 67.4% of respondents wait to watch television programming until it lands on a streaming service because they want to avoid commercial breaks.
The rise and fall of CNN, the most busted name in news by Jon Rappoport
“CNN is still licking their wounds after a rather disastrous couple of weeks, where a shoddy Russia-Trump story led to three staffers resigning, a Project Veritas investigation exposed that the network’s producers peddled the Russia story for ratings, and what came off as a wholly inappropriate veiled threat against an anonymous Reddit user who created a Trump WWE video, which the president tweeted before the Fourth of July Holiday.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Johnny Preston
From Texas, Johnny Preston is best known for Running Bear in 1960.
TUESDAY in Broadcast History .. Oct. 15th
Born this date were CBS radio/TV news anchor Robert Trout and TV host/announcer Art James, actors Dominic West & Linda Lavin, comedian Larry Miller and TV chef Emeril Lagasse (pictured).
The music licensing organization ASCAP was formed;
‘‘I Love Lucy’ debuted on CBS-TV;
Early Seattle radio station KCPB became KIRO with 500 watts;
Vancouver’s CKLG FM signed on as an easy listening station (it’s now rocker C-FOX);
Tom Snyder began an 8 year run on NBC-TV late night with ‘The Tomorrow Show’;
The Fox Business Network began programming on US cable systems;
and Drew Carey took over as host of The Price is Right.
Signing off forever Oct. 15th were quizmaster Jack Narz, singers Terry Gilkyson and Edie Adams, and Canadian radio pioneer Billy Browne Sr.
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
CBC’s lawsuit against the Conservatives reveals a broadcaster lost in the digital world
The CBC’s copyright infringement lawsuit against the Conservative Party over the use of seven short video clips in a campaign ad and several Twitter postings sparked a torrent of criticism.
‘Fox News Stars’ to Fill Shepard Smith’s Slot, including Hume & Wallace
Bret Baier, Chris Wallace, Brit Hume, Shannon Bream, Martha MacCallum, Bill Hemmer and John Roberts are among the Fox News Channel news anchors who will do a stint in the 3 p.m. hour vacated late last week by Shepard Smith.
Rosemary Barton being removed as applicant in CBC’s lawsuit against CPC, still covering election
The CBC released a statement Saturday addressing the lawsuit it filed against the Conservative Party of Canada, which included mention of filing an amendment this coming Tuesday to remove CBC journalists Rosemary Barton and John Paul Tasker as applicants in the copyright infringement lawsuit.
O’Keefe Strikes Again! Project Veritas Undercover CNN Video Exposes Jeff Zucker’s “Personal Vendetta” Against Trump
by Cristina Laila Gateway Pundit October 14, 2019 James O’Keefe strikes again! Project Veritas on Monday released undercover video from INSIDE CNN. James O’Keefe teased a crowd about the new #ExposeCNN Project Veritas release over the weekend at the Family Research Council conference in Washington DC. On Monday afternoon, O’Keefe released Part One of his #ExposeCNN […]
Jim Harold: From Radio Sales to Paranormal Podcast
Jim Harold began podcasting on the paranormal in 2005 and is among a handful of pioneers of podcasting. His programs have stood the test of time and The Paranormal Podcast and Campfire remain among the most popular in the genre.
CANADIAN THANKSGIVING in Broadcast History .. Mon. Oct. 14th
It’s the date that gave us Roger Moore, Lillian Gish, Harry Anderson, Canadian news anchor Harvey Kirck, radio actor Russell Thorson and singer/TV talent judge Usher.
‘The Lux Radio Theatre’ began its 20 year run, from New York;
Edward Noble’s purchase of NBC radio’s Blue network was approved;
The rescue of little Jessica McLure from an abandoned Texas wellshaft began on North American TV screens;
Roy Orbison and the Everly Brothers guested on ABC-TV’s ‘Shindig’;
and ‘Red Red Wine’ by UB40 was #1.
Notable obits for Oct. 14th include Bing Crosby, Leonard Bernstein, Elwood Glover (pictured), Keenan Wynn, Hy Averbach and Dame Edith Evans.
ALL the milestones for this date INSIDE.
Inside the media’s relentless crusade to destroy President Trump
Since Donald Trump’s election in 2016, the mainstream media has shed its once-noble mission — the pursuit of the truth — and instead adopted a new purpose: to take down the president.
CBC’s New Podcast App Called CBC Listen
The CBC press release mentions that users can ‘Favourite’ content so they can listen to it later. You can download podcasts for offline listening, although this doesn’t apply to music
My Favourite Flashback, presenting Survivor!
Survivor’s brand of melodic, hard, album-oriented rock netted the group several hits during the 1980s, including two smash themes from Rocky films, but never quite matched the success or consistency of contemporaries like Foreigner. Survivor was founded in 1978 by guitarist/keyboardist Jim Peterik
SUNDAY in Broadcast History .. Oct. 13th
It’s the date of birth for Paul Simon, Marie Osmond, Nana Mouskouri, deejay Cousin Brucie Morrow, and Billy Bush.
‘Kukla Fran & Ollie’ debuted on local Chicago TV,
Bing Crosby & Frank Sinatra co-hosted an ABC-TV special introducing Ford’s Edsel.
The third Kennedy-Nixon Presidential debate was televised with the nominees a continent apart;
and after 22 years CBS radio cancelled ‘Art Linkletter’s House Party.’
Leaving us this date were Ed Sullivan, Al Martino (pictured), Gary Collins, newsmen Douglas Edwards and Hughes Rudd, and actress Bea Benaderet.
Details and ALL the Oct. 13th milestones INSIDE.
China-US, Oil, CAD – Ross Clark. People’s Party – Maxime Bernier, Ian Prittie, Joseph Zelezny.
Maxime Bernier – Tax Cuts, Excessive Regulations, and China
Alex Trebek May Need to Leave Jeopardy Due to Cancer Complications
The 79-year old Trebek explained that he’s developed mouth sores from his chemotherapy that make it difficult for him to articulate.
Is Rogers’ NHL Contract an Expensive Boondoggle?
Whether 51-year-old Jordan Banks has what it takes to modernize the media business Ted Rogers built is very much an open question. What’s not in dispute is that it’s already in a state of some turmoil.
Shepard Smith, Fox News Veteran, to Leave Network
“Recently I asked the company to allow me to leave Fox News and begin a new chapter. After requesting that I stay, they graciously obliged,” Smith said in a statement.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Tommy Roe
Tommy Roe was considered one of the “bubblegum” artists in the late ’60’s. Dizzy was a hit in 1969.
SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. Oct. 12th
Born this date were daytime radio star Jane Ace, Hugh Jackman, Nancy Kulp, Kirk Cameron, plus sportscasters Tony Kubek and Dan Russell.
After 15 years on radio ‘Burns and Allen’ made their debut on CBS-TV;
‘Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons’ began its 18 year run on network radio;
Walter Cronkite spent all 3 prime time hours on CBS-TV on the memoirs of Dwight Eisenhower;
the late singer Karen Carpenter received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame;
and Vancouver-based Nickelback scored their first #1 album.
Celebrities leaving us on Oct. 12th include announcers Joel Aldred and Johnny Olsen (pictured), musicians Ray Conniff, Carmen Cavallero, John Denver and Gene Vincent, Bullwinkle producer Jay Ward, and veteran actor Leon Ames.
Details and ALL the Oct 12th milestones INSIDE.
C-FUN Good Guys Photo Shoot Photo-bombed by The ‘Real’ Roy Hennessy
Following this weeks RPM luncheon, the CFUN Good Guys, plus, piled in a SUV and drove down to West 4th where the station once resided
Ronan Farrow: “NBC paid settlements to Matt Lauer’s victims for years.”
“What we show in this book with the paper trail with documents is that there were multiple secret settlements and nondisclosures being struck with women at NBC.”
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Edward Bear
Close Your Eyes was a hit in Canada for the Canadian group in 1973. Not such a big hit in the U.S.
1973
FRIDAY in Broadcast History .. Oct. 11th
Happy Birthday today to David Morse, Joan Cusack, Matt Bomer, Jane Krakowski and Daryl Hall.
The ‘American Album of Familiar Music’ began its long Sunday night run on NBC radio;
Hugh Downs (pictured) left both ‘NBC-TV’s ‘Today show’ and ‘Concentration’ for a year off.
Canada’s first hockey telecast aired in French on Montreal’s CBFT;
Rod Stewart got his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame;
Elton John’s ‘Candle in the Wind’ began its 12-week run atop the charts;
and Bob Dylan played Vancouver’s Pacific Coliseum.
Bowing out this date sadly were CBS newsman Douglas Edwards, ventriloquist Wayland Flowers, singers Connee Boswell, Tex Williams and Russ Hamilton, and actor/sportscaster Gil Stratton Jr.
Details and ALL the Oct. 11th milestones INSIDE.
Lauer’s rape denial ‘a case study in victim-blaming’, says accuser
“There’s a Matt Lauer that millions of Americans watched on TV every morning for two decades. And there is the Matt Lauer who this morning attempted to bully a former colleague into silence,” Brooke Nevils wrote in the statement to NBC News.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Glenn Miller
Glenn Miller Orchestra was one of the top Big Bands of the era. Moonlight Serenade came out in 1939
THURSDAY in Broadcast History .. Oct. 10th
Born this date were Helen Hayes, Peter Coyote, Ivory Joe Hunter, Ben Vereen, Tanya Tucker, Mario Lopez, David Lee Roth and Thelonious Monk.
The first of 165 episodes of ’77 Sunset Strip’ aired on ABC-TV;
‘Zorro’ and later ‘The Geena Davis Show’ also had their premieres on ABC.
Frank Sinatra recorded his iconic ‘Come Fly With Me’;
The Supremes appeared for the 1st time on CBS-TV’s ‘Ed Sullivan Show’;
and Queen released ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ as a single.
Neil Diamond scored his first #1 hit with ‘Cracklin’ Rosie’;
the BBC inexplicably banned the PG-rated ‘Monster Mash’;
and Victoria got country music back when CKXM AM1200 signed on, replacing CKDA.
Obits Oct 10th include Redd Foxx, Eddie Cantor, Christopher Reeve, Alex Karras, Solomon Burke, and announcer Tony Marvin.
Details and ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
Matt Lauer Denies ‘False and Salacious’ Rape Allegation, Claims Affair Was ‘Consensual’
In Ronan Farrow’s new book, Nevils said Lauer anally raped her one night in Sochi, Russia. Lauer calls the act “consensual.”
CBC quietly unlists Bernier’s campaign trail video, leaves other party leaders up
Could it have anything to do with Bernier’s platform, and that is Defunding the cbc?
Paul Dunphy Looks back at more than 30 years at Global Calgary
I find it hard to believe we signed on the air 65 years ago and I also find it hard to believe that I have been forecasting and presenting the weather on Global for more than half of that time — over 34 years.
Country Top 40’s Bob Kingsley Steps Away From The Mic To Battle Bladder Cancer
BOB KINGSLEY’s Country Top 40,is syndicated globally to more than 320 stations by his own KCCS PRODUCTIONS and distributed by WESTWOOD ONE.
Former Kelowna morning show host Bob Mills wins BCAB Broadcaster of the Year
The veteran broadcaster retired in May after nearly five decades in the industry that included a 12-year stint as a morning show on Kelowna’s Power 104.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Merrilee Rush
Merrilee is a from Seattle, Washington. Had a hit of Angel In The Morning in 1968
WEDNESDAY in Broadcast History .. Oct. 9th
Celebrating birthdays this date are Sharon Osbourne, Scott Bakula, John O’Hurley, and Jackson Browne..
It was not only the late John Lennon’s date of birth, it was the day he met Yoko, and the date she gave birth to his son Sean.
Dupont’s ‘Cavalcade of America’ debuted on CBS radio;
it was the day the Vancouver Canucks debuted on Hockey Night in Canada, with Jim Robson at the mike.
Howard Stern began his legendary morning show career at WCCC radio in Hartford Conn.;
‘Topper’ began its 21-month run on CBS-TV,
Doc Severinsen took over leadership of NBC-TV’s ‘Tonight Show’ band,
and Joan Rivers started her ill-fated ‘Late Show’ on the Fox TV network.
The regional sports network ‘CTV Sportsnet’ debuted on Canadian cable systems,
and Vancouver talk show titan Rafe Mair (pictured) passed on.
ALL the milestones for Oct. 9th are INSIDE.
Global Calgary is Celebrating its 65th Birthday Today!
Since launching regular programming on October 8, 1954, Global Calgary has transformed and evolved throughout the years; all the while remaining steadfast in its mission to celebrate and showcase the local community.
Sean Ross from Edison Research
Sean Ross really knows music and radio. He’s has a front row seat to how music has been consumed by radio listeners over the years. It’s easy to see how Sean became so knowledgeable on the subjects of radio formats and music genres; his speaks of his affinity for CKLW, and also of a cross country bus ride which took him to Toronto in the summer of 1981.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Dean Martin
Dean Martin was popular in movies and song. Including this as one of his first hit: If I Could Sing Like Bing
1953
TUESDAY in Broadcast History .. Oct. 8th
Happy Birthday to Nick Cannon, Matt Damon, Bruno Mars, Dawna Friesen, Sigourney Weaver, Angus T. Jones, and Chevy Chase.
Ozzie & Harriet (pictured) got married this date, and nine years later to the day began their weekly radio sitcom on CBS.
The radio show with the distinctive opening, ‘Grand Central Station’ also debuted on CBS; ‘Quirks & Quarks’ began its long run on CBC Radio; ‘Empty Nest’ and ‘Ed’ had their premieres on NBC-TV, and Royal Canadian Air Farce’ began its weekly TV run on the CBC.
‘Cagney and Lacey’ got their start as a TV movie on ABC; Jerry Lee Lewis recorded his smash hit ‘Great Balls of Fire’; and Stan Freberg’s satirical ‘St. George and the Dragonet’ was the #1 hit recording.
Details and ALL the milestones for Oct. 8th INSIDE.
We won! The Federal Court just ordered Trudeau to accredit Rebel News journalists!
The judge ordered Rebel News, True North and reporters, David Menzie, Candace Malcolm and others to be accredited to attend tonights TV Debate
The enduring appeal of community radio
I DON’T KNOW at what point it started, but for as long as I can remember, I’ve had a love affair with radio.
There is something about tuning into a station, and hearing someone talk or play music in real-time, that is incredibly appealing.
Stingray Flips 2 Alberta radio stations which became HOT this morning!
Exciting day for Stingray…as they re-brand two great stations HOT 93-7 & HOT 101.3….
New York Radio Legend Elvis Duran’s Raw New Memoir
Duran is one of the world’s most listened-to radio hosts. His program, Z100’s Elvis Duran and The Morning Show, is syndicated to over 80 markets nationwide and listened to by almost 10 million people daily
Comedian Rip Taylor, the ‘King of Confetti,’ Dead at 84
Taylor built a long, eclectic career with a mixture of over-the-top and self-deprecating humor.
From Fort McMurray to Kelowna and the morning show at K 96.3
Brad Karp gave word over a month ago, he was heading to a new town and a new radio job. Welcome to Kelowna, Brad
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Nat King Cole
Originally a jazz pianist, then he was asked to sing and he became better known as a popular singer, with a tune like Nature Boy In 1948.
MONDAY in Broadcast History .. Oct. 7th
It’s the birthday of Simon Cowell, Joy Behar, John Mellancamp, Toni Braxton, plus the late Andy Devine and Vaughn Monroe.
The Fox News channel began programming on US cablesystems;
the CBC began an ill-fated experiment with a 9 pm TV newscast;
the original Hawaiian Eye aired the first of its 134 episodes on ABC-TV;
The Rolling Stones performed on NBC’s Saturday Night Live;
Bruce Springsteen was interviewed on CBS-TV’s 60 minutes;
and Dennis Reid received the OK to sell his three Cariboo radio stations in BC.
Alanna Morissette became the first Canadian woman to top the Billboard album chart;
and obits include singers Billy Daniels and Mario Lanza, as well as Winnipeg media mogul Izzy Asper.
ALL the milestones for Oct..7th INSIDE.
Ginger Baker: Legendary Cream drummer dies aged 80
His style combined the lyricism of jazz with the crude power of rock. One critic said watching him was like witnessing “a human combine harvester”.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Phil Harris
Kind of a promotion for those cancer causing items from 1947 with Phil Harris, Smoke Smoke Smoke That Cigarette.
SUNDAY in Broadcast History .. Oct. 6th
It’s the birthday of actors Jeremy Sisto and Ioan Gruffudd, plus the late Robert Mitchum, Canadian radio inventor Reginald Fessenden, and early Vancouver broadcaster Gerry Wilmot.
Both ‘Maxwell House Show Boat’ and the human interest radio show ‘Hobby Lobby’ debuted on NBC, which also introduced Frank Sinatra in his only non-singing series ‘Rocky Fortune.’
The Ed Wynn Show’ became the first regular live TV origination from the West Coast;
Pat Boone guested on Rod Serling’s NBC-TV show ‘Night Gallery’;
21-yr old Barbra Streisand guested on CBS-TV’s ‘Judy Garland Show’;
‘Dear John’ starring Judd Hirsch (pictured) debuted on NBC-TV;
and Howard Stern announced he would soon be moving to satellite radio.
ALL the milestones for Oct. 6th can be found INSIDE.
Radio Group Sued for Playing Songs Thousands of Times Without Paying
Top songwriters like Steve Miller, Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder and Drake signed with Global Music Rights, believing the organization would help them secure a better rate from radio stations, restaurants and other groups that pay what’s called a performance royalty.
David Menzies ARRESTED at Andrew Scheer Conservative event!!!
David Menzies of Rebel News reports: You may have heard that a journalist was thrown out of a Conservative Party campaign event today in Whitby, Ontario. Well, I’m that journalist, and thanks to my own video and footage from others in attendance, you can make up your own mind about what happened here.
Research Director Inc. Analyzes Seattle Radio PPM’s
Movin’92.5 continues to lead is most of the Demo categories. KUOW dropped 5 spots in the 6+ chart.
One Last Air Farce Special Dec. 30th, Then Goodbye
Budgets are squeezed as broadcasters attempt to offer original content to traditional TV viewers as well as to today’s streaming audience. Specials “are harder for us in the context of all those competing needs.”
Chuck’s Classics, featuring The Turtles
The Turtles are an American rock band, still performing today with such hit as Elenore from 1968
SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. Oct. 5th
It’s the birthday of Kate Winslet, Bob Geldof, Daniel Baldwin, Steve Miller, and the late Bernie Mac, Allen Ludden (pictured) and Godfrey announcer Tony Marvin.
CBS radio’s ‘Hollywood Hotel’ became the first major national show to originate from Hollywood;
’The Honeymooners’ were seen for the first time on the old Dumont Network.
‘Inner Sanctum Mysteries’ aired for the final time on ABC Radio, while ‘Gilmour’s Albums’ began its 40 year run on CBC radio,
and Danny Finkleman began his 20 years hosting ‘Finkleman’s 45′s’ Saturday night on the CBC.
‘Meet the Press’, still with us more than 70 years later, aired for the 1st time on Mutual radio.
Details and ALL the milestones for Oct. 5th INSIDE.
Movin’ 92.5 and KZOK Tied Atop Seattle Radio PPM’s (Sept. 6+ Book)
Top 5 unchanged from August.
Diahann Carroll, Tony Winner, First Black Woman to Star in Own TV Series, Dies at 84
Singer and Tony-winning, Oscar-nominated actress Diahann Carroll, the first African American woman to star in her own TV series, has died at at her home in Los Angeles after a long bout with cancer. She was 84.
Crueler and Dumber by the Day: On ‘Sports Illustrated’ and a Dark Media Landscape
The legendary sports publication laid off approximately 40 percent of its staff today. It won’t be the last time something like this happens.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring The Everly Brothers
Another hit with Bird Dog in 1958 for the popular Everly Brothers.
1958
FRIDAY in Broadcast History .. Oct. 4th
It’s the date when Victoria’s 2nd TV station, ‘The New VI’ signed on; when Gordon MacRae hosted and sang on radio’s very first ‘Railroad Hour’; and when two pioneering East Coast US radio stations aired game one of the first complete World Series to be broadcast.
Bryant Gumbel began his run as co-host of NBC-TV’s Today Show; Barbara Walters became the first woman to co-anchor a network newscast (ABC); CBS premiered the TV shows December Bride, Playhouse 90 and Leave It To Beaver. CBC Vancouver telecast its first live hockey game, and CBC News aired the first show in the controversial ‘This Hour Has Seven Days’ series.
Louis Armstrong and Pat Boone were headliners on CBS-TV’s Ed Sullivan Show; and Blondie starring Penny Singleton made the move from comic strips and radio to the TV screen.
ALL the milestones for Oct. 4th can be found INSIDE.
Sun FM Kelowna is now Virgin
We just heard of the switch this morning. Bell Media’s Sun FM in Kelowna has now become Virgin 99.9 FM
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Elvis Presley
Elvis continued to hit the top of the charts with hits like Return To Sender from 1962.
THURSDAY in Broadcast History … October 3rd
The Victor Talking Machine Company was incorporated. On this day in 1938, rocker Eddie (Ray Edward) Cochran was born. On this day in 1951, “The Giants win the pennant! Also this day in 1955, Walt Disney premiered “The Mickey Mouse Club” which ran for 30 minutes late weekday afternoons on ABC-TV. Much More, including birthdays and hit songs from the past. (Inside)
Andrew Schultz Joins Global News Radio, 770 CHQR Calgary
770 CHQR announced today that Andrew Schultz has joined the morning show as new co-host, alongside Sue Deyell.
From Fired Radio Host To Successful Podcaster
We’re seeing more and more of this from former on-air hosts who’ve been fired from their jobs. Especially from hosts who’ve been in the business for years and have accumulated a loyal following
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Diana Ross & The Supremes
Diana Ross and the Supremes worked the charts with many hits including I Hear A Symphony in 1965.
WEDNESDAY in Broadcast History .. Oct. 2nd
Born this date were Groucho Marx, Bud Abbott, Kelly Ripa, Don Maclean, Lorraine Bracco, and movie critic Rex Reed.
The Lutheran Hour debuted on radio, as did The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (w/Basil Rathbone), The Cisco Kid, and the predecessor to the longrunning daytime radio soap Pepper Young’s Family.
The Aldrich Family began a 4-year run on NBC-TV, Combat and Ben Casey had their premieres on ABC-TV, while The Twilight Zone and Edward R. Murrow’s celebrity interview show, Person to Person, got their starts on CBS-TV.
Obituaries include Rock Hudson, Frank Lovejoy, Gene Autry, Lon Clark, Nipsey Russell, Harriet Nelson and Canadian bandleader Denny Vaughan.
More milestones for Oct. 2nd INSIDE.
KING 5 Wins National Emmy Award
In “Sick and Forgotten at Hanford”, KING 5 investigative reporter Susannah Frame and photojournalist Steve Douglas expose the decades-long injustice of the federal government denying worker compensation claims to nuclear workers, made sick from exposure to chemicals and radiation at the
most toxic worksite in America:
Former Bellingham Radio Man Scott Roddy To Program KWJJ/KRSK Portland
Roddy programmed Saga AC 104.1 KAFE Bellingham WA from 2013-2016
Joseph Planta talks with John Barbour before leaving Vancouver last week
The comic and television host and producer, John Barbour discusses his memoir Your Mother’s Not a Virgin! The Bumpy Life and Times of the Canadian Dropout Who Changed the Face of Television (Trine Day, 2019), with Joseph Planta.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring The Mills Brothers
Cab Driver
1968
Mills Brothers
TUESDAY in Broadcast History .. October 1st
A huge date in Canadian broadcasting, as the CTV network was born with stations from Vancouver to Halifax. CBC-FM also went coast to coast for the first time, and the CBC’s Montreal station produced Canada’s first colour telecast.
Much More Music debuted on the country’s cablesystems; Vancouver’s CJOR moved down the dial to its longtime home at 600 KHz;
Duncan BC got its own radio station as CKAY AM1500 debuted; the second national CBC radio network (The Dominion network) went dark as more national advertising migrated from radio to TV.
STAR FM debuted with two transmitters in the Fraser Valley, and Calgary’s CFXL AM1140 (successor to Top 40 powerhouse CKXL) transitioned to FM.
In Nanaimo, CKEG AM 1570 moved from a country format to ‘Feelgood Oldies.’
And it’s the birthday of Western Canada radio tycoon Jimmy Pattison (pictured).
Details of these, and Johnny Carson’s first hosting of NBC’s ‘Tonight Show,’ indeed ALL the October 1st broadcast milestones INSIDE.
A Number One Radio Hit Costs $200,000, He Says
Coach K, co-founder of the hip-hop label Quality Control, talked about the price of radio promotion at the recent Revolt Summit.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring The Clovers
The Clovers began in 1946 and still going today, but not with the original five members
MONDAY in Broadcast History .. September 30th
It’s the birthdate of Johnny Mathis, Angie Dickinson, Fran Drescher, Eric Stolz, Jenna Elfman, DJ Chuck Chandler and country music’s Marty Stuart.
The BBC finally started its own pop music station, and yet exactly five years later Radio Caroline resumed broadcasting its pirate radio servce.
Vancouver’s 1410 AM radio station resumed using the C-FUN call sign it had given up for an ill conceived all-news service.
The first World Series telecast was seen on the US East Coast, ‘Cheers’ and Red Skelton debuted on NBC-TV, ‘The Rifleman’, ‘The Flintstones’ and ‘Alias’ got started on ABC-TV; and ‘The Friendly Giant’ began its long run on CBC-TV.
Obits for Sept. 30th include James Dean, Edgar Bergen, Mary Ford, Freddy Martin, Al ‘Jazzbo’ Collins, Monty Hall and Barbara Ann Scott.
Come inside for the details and ALL the milestones for this date.
TVA Leaders’ Debate: the FIX is IN … and it STINKS!
The stench from the French-language TVA Network Leaders’ Debate, to be held Wednesday, is already wafting across Canada.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Chuck Berry
Chuck had multitude of hits including this one: Rock And Roll Music from 1957
SUNDAY in Broadcast History .. September 29th
Born this date were Gene Autry, Jerry Lee Lewis, Bryant Gumbel, Gwen Ifill, Madeline Kahn and MASH’s Larry Linville.
The daytime radio game show Double or Nothing got its start on Mutual; Lowell Thomas (pictured) began his 46-year career of nightly radio news broadcasts; and the Adventures of Sam Spade began its Sunday night run on CBS Radio.
Sgt. Preston of the Yukon, a radio hit, got its start on CBS-TV. Also premiering on the Tiffany network were the TV hits Designing Women, My Favorite Martian, The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis, Alice, and The Judy Garland Show.
Sept. 29th was also the date a number of ABC-TV hits debuted, including Love American Style, My Three Sons, Make Room for Daddy, thirtysomething, Macgyver and Grace Under Fire.
And CBR-FM signed on for the first time at 102.1 on Calgary’s radio dial.
ALL the milestones for this date INSIDE.nions” by Booker T & MG’s at #3. On this day in 2012, KZOK Seattle radio personality Donny Bonaduce received a painful bite on the cheek from a female fan who had asked for a kiss.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring The Beatles
More from the invasion of The Beatles in 1967: When I’m Sixty-Four
SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. Sept. 28th
William S. Paley (pictured), the founder of CBS was born this date, as was Ed Sullivan, the awkward host of early TV’s Sunday night variety blockbuster on CBS.
Sept. 28th saw the first color telecast of a World Series game;
The Giselle Mackenzie Show, Miami Vice, Hazel, and Dr. Kildare all made their debuts on NBC-TV, while the same network aired the finale of The Shari Lewis Show (with Lambchop.)
CBS-TV aired M*A*S*H episode 100, and John Lennon was a guest deejay on New York’s WNEW-FM.
Foster Hewitt described Paul Henderson’s summit-clinching goal against the Soviets,
and The Beatles were heard for the first time in North America on the Murray the K radio show.
Details and ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
Olivia Newton John says medicinal cannabis is key to her cancer recovery
Olivia Newton-John says medicinal marijuana is a key part of her treatment for stage four cancer.
Entercom Bans e-Cigarette Ads on All 200 Stations
Juul, which controls 75 percent of the e-cigarette market, has faced intense regulatory scrutiny over the potential health risks of its products and on Wednesday the company suspended print, digital and broadcast advertising
Chuck’s Classics featuring Paul Anka
Another big hit for Mr Anka in 1959: Put Your Head On My Shoulder
FRIDAY in Broadcast History .. Sept. 27th
Celebrities born this date include Randy Bachman, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jayne Meadows, William Conrad, Greg Morris, Wilford Brimley, and Meat Loaf.
John Palmer replaced Chris Wallace as news anchor of NBC’s Today Show;
Steve Allen (pictured) started his run as first host of NBC’s Tonight Show;
Dolly Parton’s short-lived variety show debuted on ABC-TV;
Patti Page had the #1 song with ‘I Went to Your Wedding’;
the Beach Boys performed on CBS-TV’s Ed Sullivan Show;
and Bob Dylan had a concert at Carnegie Hall.
Taking their final curtain call Sept. 27th were actors Lloyd Nolan and Robert Montgomery, song and dance man Donald O’Connor, British entertainer Gracie Fields, and John Facenda, the mellifluous original voice of NFL films.
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SiriusXM Launches Limited-Run Johnny Carson Channel for October
SiriusXM’s The Johnny Carson Channel will feature notable classic moments, including the first Tonight Show stand-up appearances of Seinfeld (1981), Leno (1977), and DeGeneres (1986), in addition to the debut of Eddie Murphy (1982).
Mitch Peacock to call games of WHL’s Winnipeg Ice
Peacock’s contract with the Ice comes after more than 20 years calling games on and off, including the past four seasons with the AHL’s Manitoba Moose.
Danny O’Neil to Co-Host Mornings at 710 ESPN Seattle
Danny O’Neil will move to 7-10 a.m., and will be joined by a brand new voice to the station, Paul Gallant, who comes from Houston, where he has hosted the past seven years.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Olivia Newton-John
Olivia is an English-Australian singer with this hit from 1975
THURSDAY in Broadcast History .. Sept. 26th
This date gave us Marty Robbins, Julie London, Olivia Newton John, Kent McCord, and Linda Hamilton.
Vancouver’s CKWX opened a newly-built state-of-the-art radio facility on Burrard Street (pictured);
Paul Anka and Roseanne Barr had their stars unveiled on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.;
the first Nixon-Kennedy Presidential Debate was staged;
‘Beverly Hillbillies’, ‘Gilligan’s Island,’ ‘Jake and the Fatman’ and the original ‘Hawaii Five-Oh’ began their runs on CBS;
’The Brady Bunch’ debuted on ABC-TV. and ‘Knight Rider’ began its run on NBC.
Obits Sept. 26th include actors Richard Mulligan (of ‘Empty Nest’) and Charles Correll (of radio’s ‘Amos ‘n’ Andy’), bandleader Billy Vaughn, singer Robert Palmer, and the boop-boop-a-doop girl Helen Kane.
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Dervla Trainor and the Second V.O. North
V.O. North is a voiceover conference that has taken place in Toronto for the last two years. I have been fortunate to attend both. The first was held in May 2018 and was a one day event. The follow was a two day gathering at the Gladstone Hotel in Toronto, featuring some of the top voiceover talent from around the world. In short, you missed out.
Former Senator Al Franken Returns on Sirius XM Radio
The Minnesota Democrat is perhaps the most prominent public figure felled by the #MeToo movement to step back into public life.
Scott Fox & Kat Callaghan are returning to Ontario’s 91.5 The Beat
It’s official, Scott Fox and Kat Callaghan are coming home. 91.5 The Beat, the Tri-Cities’ #1 hit music station, announced today that the popular on-air team have been tapped to host the station’s new morning show, The Beat Breakfast with Scott and Kat.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Bill Haley & Comets
Another of the rock groups big hits: See You Later Alligator from 1956
WEDNESDAY in Broadcast History .. Sept. 25th
It’s the birthday of Barbara Walters (she’s 90!), Michael Douglas (& his wife), Ian Tyson, Mark Hamill and Heather Locklear.
It’s the date XM satellite radio was launched, and saw the debut of Veronica’s Closet on NBC-TV.
Rosemary Clooney had a #1 hit in ‘Hey There;’
The Partridge Family (pictured) and a Beatles cartoon series debuted on ABC;
Queen was the musical guest on Saturday Night Live; and Elvis Presley performed on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry.
A host of celebrities left us on Sept. 25th, including Andy Williams, Don Adams, Walter Pidgeon, announcer Art Gilmore, and Seattle radio icon Jerry Kay.
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Kevin O’Leary’s Wife charged in Boat Crash that Killed 2
A spokesperson for the OPP said the charges follow “a thorough investigation” and carry a maximum penalty of 18 months imprisonment or a fine of $1 million.
Hollywood’s John Barbour joins Drex on the Shift – Great Interview!
John Barbour The God Father of Reality TV
Chuck’s Classics, featuring The Bee Gees
The group from England formed in 1958. They had many hits including I Started a Joke in 1969. They performed for over 45 years.
TUESDAY in Broadcast History .. Sept. 24th
It’a the date of birth for Seattle radio legend Pat O’Day (pictured), Jim Henson of the Muppets, Canadian Phil Hartman, Fox Business anchor Lou Dobbs, sportscaster Jim McKay, and Three’s Company’s Audra Lindley.
Making their series debut on ABC were The Odd Couple, The Donna Reed Show, The Mod Squad, Growing Pains and The Love Boat.
Judy Garland made her TV debut in a Ford special on CBS; 60 Minutes, The Munsters and Petticoat Junction also had their premieres on CBS;
and in Canada the CTV National News debuted in a late night quarter hour format.
Elvis Presley appeared on the televised Louisiana Hayride on KRKH Shreveport;
…and one of the great announcers of bigtime US radio, Harlow Wilcox, took his final breath.
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Emmy Awards 2019: Great Winners, Embarrassingly Bad Show
It was almost shocking, really, the extreme dissonance between the quality of the shows, creatives, and performers rewarded—Fleabag! Billy Porter! Jodie Comer!—and the award show that was produced to celebrate them.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Perry Como
More of a novelty tune for Mr Como, but still a hit in 1956: Hot Diggity Dog (Dog Diggity Boom!
Perry Como
MONDAY in Broadcast History .. Sept. 23rd
TV stars Jason Alexander and Chi McBride were born on this date, along with Ray Charles, Bruce Springsteen, Julio Iglesias and John Coltrane.
Hank Williams made his final recordings,
‘That’ll Be the Day’ by Buddy Holly & the Crickets was #1,
Pay-TV got started with the Rocky Marciano/Jersey Joe Walcott fight;
Matlock (pictured) and Marcus Welby MD debuted on ABC,
and two Ken Burns epics (The Civil War and The War) debuted on PBS.
Leaving this ‘vale of tears’ Sept. 23rd were Canadians Henry Champ and Chief Dan George, actors Cliff Arquette and Mary Frann, country music’s Jimmy Wakely and broadcaster Bill Ballance.
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Kerry Marshall Celebration of Life Next Sunday at The Shark Club
For Kerry’s large and extended radio / music family, an open event is planned at the Shark’s Club on Sunday, September 29th starting at 3:00pm.
DISTURBING: Liberals Block Canadian Journalist From Covering Trudeau Press Conference
In an outrageous move, the Trudeau Liberals have blocked Canadian journalist Andrew Lawton from covering a Justin Trudeau press conference.
CTV News reporter MELTS DOWN after Rebel News asks McKenna tough questions
CTV Fake News, that push liberal yellow journalism, fake carbon taxes on the public… but funded by you the taxpayers.. Trudeau Liberals have announced a series of measures that add up to a $600 million media bailout.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Danny & The Juniors
The Do Wop group were formed 1955 out of Philadelphia. Danny & The Juniors biggest hit was in 1958 with At The Hop.
SUNDAY in Broadcast History .. Sept. 22nd
It’s the date that brought us Meryl Streep, Debby Boone, Joni James, Bonnie Hunt, Martha Scott and CBS newsman Richard C. Hottelet.
Maverick, Lost and (pictured) Fulll House debuted on ABC-TV;
Friends, Baywatch and Man From Uncle had their premieres on NBC Television;
the Everly Brothers performed together for the first time in 10 years;
The Supremes recorded their next smash ‘I Hear a Symphony,’
and Bob Dylan played Carnegie Hall…
Meantime, CIVT became Vancouver’s newest station, a UHF license that would be viewed by most on cable channel 9.
Obits include music makers Irving Berlin, Harry Warren and Eddie Fisher; actors George C. Scott, Gordon Jump, Edward Albert and Jackie Burroughs; and Laugh-In’s Dan Rowan.
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Five Years of Slipping TV Ratings (US)
Explanations for the decline usually come down to “cord-cutting” and “streaming,” which make both intuitive sense and are backed up by data. But that’s not the whole story.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Scott McKenzie
Scott McKenzie is best known for this tune from 1967
SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. Sept. 21st
Born this date were Bill Murray, Fannie Flagg, Ricki Lake, Cheryl Hines, Jerry Bruckheimer, Bill Kurtis, and the late Canadian performers Leonard Cohen, Tommy Common, and Air Farce’s John Morgan.
Kelowna’s CHBC-TV signed on, Monday Night Football and NYPD Blue debuted on ABC TV, Bing Crosby taped his Philco Radio Time in Vancouver, Raymond Burr (pictured) starred for the 1st time as Perry Mason on CBS-TV, The Jack Paar Show debuted in prime time on NBC-TV, and John & Yoko guested on ABC-TV’s late night Dick Cavett Show.
Checking out permanently were Walter Brennan, Arthur Godfrey singer Lu Ann Simms, Canadian bandleader Johnny Burt, televangelist Rex Humbard, and Old Time Radio’s Rye Billsbury.
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N.Y. Giants sever relationship with Mike Francesa’s show on Flagship WFAN
An outspoken and often controversial figure in New York, Francesa has been highly critical of Giants general manager Dave Gettleman.
Hollywood Book “Your Mother’s Not A Virgin” – An Eye Opener – John Barbour
John Barbour, born in Toronto, is a Hollywood Legend who has recently written his autobiography, “Your Mother’s Not A Virgin” is coming to Vancouver this Sunday (22) for a week, then on to Toronto to promote his book. John will be available for interviews and book signings as he starts his first cross Canada tour
Chuck’s Classics, featuring the Righteous Brothers
Bobby Hatfield was the lead singer and his partner was Bill Medley. Unchained Melody was a major hit in 1965.
FRIDAY in Broadcast History .. Sept. 20th
Sept. 20th brought us Sophia Loren, Gogi Grant, Gary Cole, orchestra leader Frank Devol, Northern Exposure’s Peg Phillips (Photo) and Leah Pinsent.
The Calgary station now known as City TV signed on, while Vancouver’s CKLG 73 ended 29 years of rock music and switched fulltime to talk.
Jimmy Stewart debuted a radio western ‘The Six-Shooter’ on NBC,; the ‘Bill Cosby Show’ began its popular 8-year run on NBC-TV, while ‘You’ll Never Get Rich’ with Phil Silvers, and the original ‘Hawaii Five-Oh’ had their premieres on CBS-TV.
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Veteran NBC newsman Sander Vanocur dies at 91
As national political correspondent at NBC in the 1960s, Vanocur was a questioner at the first presidential debate between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon in 1960, then covered Kennedy’s administration as a White House correspondent.
PROSALESGUY – How Smart Salespeople Deal with Professional Shoppers
Our sales training colleagues in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary and Toronto occasionally deal with a buyer called the Professional Shopper. This is an individual who contacts many suppliers always trying to get the lowest price. You’ve probably dealt with them before. They’re like trying to catch a fish with your hands.
KOMO 4’s Mary Nam says She’s Beaten the Cancer that Kept Her Off-Air
“On August 2nd I was diagnosed with breast cancer. And today I learned my mastectomy was a success and my treatment can proceed without chemo or radiation.”
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Connie Francis
Connie started out in 1943 and is still performing today. One of her many hits included Stupid Cupid in 1958
THURSDAY in Broadcast History .. Sept. 19th
It’s the birthday of Joan Lunden, Don Harron (pictured), Sylvia Tyson, James Lipton, Adam West, Mama Cass Elliott, and Brook Benton.
The early radio soap opera ‘Just Plain Bill’ debuted on a regional CBS network;
’The Mary Tyler Moore Show’, ‘Search for Tomorrow’ and ‘Judging Amy” had their premieres on CBS Television.
‘M*A*S*H’ aired its finale to a record viewership on CBS-TV, while ‘ER’ played its first episode on NBC-TV.
Canada’s Giselle MacKenzie became host and featured singer on NBC-TV’s ‘Your Hit Parade’;
Max Weinberg debuted as drummer in Springsteen’s E St. Band;
and Frank Sinatra and Paul Newman were costars on NBC-TV’s live production of ‘Our Town.’
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Good Move to Include PPC Leader Maxime Bernier – Harvey Oberfeld
Are the Greens and NDP almost irrelevant in Federal Election?
Chuck’s Classics, featuring The Monkees
Originally put together for the television series the Monkees, they continued on with hits like I’m A Believer in 1966.
WEDNESDAY in Broadcast History .. Sept. 18th
Robert Blake, Jason Sudeikis, Jack Warden, Jada Pinkett Smith, Fred Willard, Frankie Avalon, James Marsden and June Foray all were born on this date.
‘Roving Mike’ began its 50 year run on CKNW, Victoria’s CKDA moved up the dial to 1220 and doubled its power to 10,000 watts…
CBS radio came into being with an initial 16 stations,…
‘Toast of the Town’ on CBS-TV became ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’…
and ‘Wagon Train’ began its 8 year run on NBC-TV.
Ken Burns opened his 18.5 hour documentary ‘Baseball’ on PBS…
‘I Dream of Jeannie’ and ‘Get Smart’ debuted the same evening on NBC-TV…
and the sitcom based on a rock radio station, ‘WKRP in Cincinnati’ had its premiere on CBS-TV.
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Brock & Salk Ending Daily Shows on Sportstalk 710 ESPN Seattle
Brock and Salk aren’t leaving the 710 ESPN Seattle airwaves entirely, either. Both will have regular segments on the station.
RIGGED: CBC ‘Fact Check’ On Universal Tax Cut Reveals Rampant Anti-Conservative Bias
How can the election be called ‘free and fair’ with such rampant bias?
Charles Adler on the podcast
Charles Adler joins me (Matt Cundill) from his home in Vancouver for an hour to talk radio and political therapy. The Canadian election is on the way and it is all to be Trump Trump Trump on CNN and Fox News. So what’s a media guy to do? We catch up with the wily Corus Radio News Talk host and discuss the early moments of the Federal Election.
ABC’s Cokie Roberts, famed journalist and political commentator, dies at 75
The daughter of politicians grew up to cover the family business in Washington for ABC News and NPR over several decades. She died Tuesday of complications from breast cancer at age 75.
Alex Trebek gets Bad News about his Stage 4 Cancer
Tthe TV show host said doctors urged him to undergo another round of chemotherapy after he lost a significant amount of weight.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Dinah Shore
Dinah was the top selling vocalist in the 1940’s. Had 80 charted hits including this one from 1949: Buttons & Bows. She died at age 77 in 1994.
TUESDAY in Broadcast History .. Sept. 17th
It’s the date of birth for John Ritter, Kyle Chandler, Jerry Colonna, Hank Williams, Bill Black and Anne Bancroft…
ABC debuted the TV series ‘Home Improvement’, ‘Spin City’, ‘The Fugitive’ and ‘Battestar Gallactica’;
CBS premieres on Sept. 17th included ‘M*A*S*H’, ‘Bewitched’, ‘Hogan’s Heroes’ and ‘The Smothers Brothers Show’;
while NBC-TV showcased the first episodes of ‘MacMillan & Wife’, ‘The Perry Como Show’ (pictured), and ‘Car 54 Where Are You’…
..and on CBS David Letterman hosted the first late-night TV talk show since the 9/11 terrorist attacks 6 days earlier.
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FCC Approves Nexstar Acquisition of Tribune Media, including Tacoma’s Q 13
The FCC has voted to approve Nexstar’s $4.1 billion takeover of Tribune Media, paving the way for Nexstar to become the nation’s largest owner of television stations with more than 200 outlets serving a wide swath of the US.
Are you Aware of the Vinyl LP’s Remarkable Comeback?
CD sales have fallen 34% to $698 million, the first time it had totaled less than $1 billion since 1986.
BREAKING: Maxime Bernier Invited To Participate In Official Leaders Debates
Debates Commissioner says Bernier meets the factors for inclusion in the debate.
CNN’s Rank Stupidity In Hiring McCabe
They hire nefarious people and try to give them the patina of legitimacy in order to excoriate the president
Seattle’s AM770 The Truth KTTH New Home of ‘America’s 1st News’
The program will feature breaking news to election coverage, newsmaker interviews, special guest contributors and sports with Hall of Famer Don Criqui (recently recognized as one of the NFL’s “best-ever” voices).
The Cars’ Frontman Ric Ocasek Dead at 75
Ocasek was discovered unresponsive Sunday at his townhouse in NYC, and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Jerry Lee Lewis
This Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On in 1957 shot Jerry Lee Lewis to the top of the charts worldwide.
MONDAY in Broadcast History .. Sept. 16th
SEPT. 16th is the date that gave us Amy Poehler, Jennifer Tilly, Ed Begley Jr., Lawrence Dobkin. Allen Funt, B.B. King and Maverick’s Jack Kelly.
Starting their TV runs this day were ‘Miami Vice’, ‘Frasier’, and ‘The Dean Martin Show’ on NBC; ‘Shindig’ and ‘The Outer Limits’ on ABC,
and ‘Wiseguy’ and ‘The Bob Newhart Show’ on CBS.
Canadian-born Jenny Jones (pictured) began a syndicated US TV talk show that lasted 12 years. and the CBC introduced ‘The Fifth Estate’ which has now been the network’s key newsmagazine for 44 years.
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Jimmy Johnson, studio musician who backed the Stones, Aretha Franklin and others, dies at 76
Johnson was a founding member of the hard-working, hit-generating group of studio players in Muscle Shoals, Ala., nicknamed the “Swampers,” who made indelible contributions to hits by Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, Percy Sledge, the Rolling Stones, Paul Simon and dozens of other acts.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Kim Carnes
Bette Davis Eyes in 1981 was voted the best song for the year. It stayed on the charts for nine weeks.
SUNDAY in Broadcast History .. Sept. 15th
IT WAS SEPT. 15th .. when “The Lone Ranger” debuted on ABC-TV, after 16 years on radio…
When the family sitcom “Bachelor Father” with John Forsythe began its 5-year run on CBS-TV…
When the rural comedy ‘Green Acres’ debuted on CBS-TV, starring Eddie Albert & Eva Gabor….
..and when the action-adventure series ‘Lost in Space’ (CBS) and ‘I Spy’ (NBC) debuted on the same evening.
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Prince Albert radio legend enshrined in Sask. broadcast hall of fame
Neil ‘the doc of rock’ Headrick is one two inductions into the Saskatchewan Association of Broadcaster’s Hall of Fame.
Fitz of Seattle’s 98.9 The Bull Interviews Ken Burns re PBS’ ‘Country Music’ Doc
The film chronicles Country music’s early days, from Southern APPALACHIA’s songs of struggle, heartbreak and faith, to the rollicking Western swing of TEXAS, the CALIFORNIA honky-tonks and NASHVILLE’s GRAND OLE OPRY.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Dion
Dion had a number of tunes reach the top ten, and this one The Wanderer hit the charts in 1961
SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. Sept. 14th
IT WAS SEPT. 14th … when two major radio soap operas made their debut on the same day, ‘Big Sister’ on CBS, and ‘John’s Other Wife’ on NBC…
When Milton Berle was named the permanent host of NBC-TV’s ‘Texaco Star Theatre,’ enroute to his earning the title ‘Mr. Television’…
When Richard Boone (pictured) starred in episode one of CBS-TV’s‘Have Gun, Will Travel’…
When Jerry Van Dyke starred in the debut of the universally condemned NBC sitcom ‘My Mother the Car’…
..and when Alberta premier Ernest Manning was on hand to help inaugurate Medicine Hat’s CHAT-TV on channel 4.
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Eddie Money, ‘Two Tickets to Paradise’ singer, Dead at 70
Money had been battling stage 4 esophageal cancer.
Entercom Fires Buffalo DJ After 43 Years: He Just Walks Across the Street
It didn’t take ROGER CHRISTIAN long to find a new place to hang his headphones, as RADIO ONE BUFFALO Full Service WECK has made him a part of their staff effective SEPTEMBER 16th.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Gilbert O’Sullivan
In 1970 Gilbert hit the charts again with Get Down
FRIDAY in Broadcast History .. Sept. 13th
IT WAS SEPT 13th .. when Eddie Cantor (pictured) began his long career as a radio comedian on NBC …
When a number of new TV shows made their debut .. ‘Late Night with Conan O’Brien,’ ‘Law and Order,’ ‘Car 54 Where Are You,’ ‘The Rockford files’ and ‘Police Woman’ on NBC-TV, ‘The Outer Limits’ on ABC, and ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ on CBS…
When the first-ever viewer discretion warning was aired on TV, at the start of the syndicated ‘Soap,’ which introduced us to Billy Crystal…
..and when NBC’s “Frasier” won a record fifth consecutive Emmy award as TV’s best comedy series.
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Martina McBride calls out Spotify’s All-Male Country Music Playlist Suggestions
“Is it lazy? Is it discriminatory? Is it tone deaf? Is it out of touch? [Spotify] what is it???” McBride added. “Please help me understand.”
RIP Sharryn Graham, claimed by Cancer, age 69.
Sharryn’s radio career included stints at LG73, KISS FM and Mountain FM. She also spent nine years helping turn 93.7FM JR Country into a listening staple.
Longtime BC Radioman Brian Langston retiring
Langston has been diagnosed with ALS, Lou Gehrig’s disease, and will step down Sept. 27th from his current position as General Manager of CJHR-FM 104.7 in Woodstock Ontario.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Dean Martin
Dean had hits in the movies and songs like You’re Nobody ’Til Somebody Loves You in 1964.
THURSDAY in Broadcast History .. Sept. 12th
IT WAS SEPT. 12th … when a raft of TV series debuted, including Lassie, Family Affair and Maude on CBS; Bonanza, The Monkees and Punky Brewster on NBC; and Taxi (pictured), Lois & Clark, and the Jeff Foxworthy Show began on ABC. Party of Five was seen for the first time on Fox.
The 10th season of Murder She Wrote began on CBS-TV, and Vancouver radio station AM 1040 signed on with an adult contemporary music format… years before any all-sports format!
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Daniel Johnston, Cult Singer-Songwriter, Dead at 58
Outsider music hero had been hospitalized with a kidney malfunction before his death of natural causes.
Apple TV Plus Is Launching In Canada And It’s Actually So Cheap
Apple TV Plus will be launching in Canada November 1st, at a cost of $5.99 a month. That’s just a few days before Disney+ Nov. 12th, and $3 a week less expensive.
Drew Dalby Does Radio
Drew Dalby is an excellent interviewer, drive host, football prognosticator and dad. He’s also a good Twitter follow.
CORRECTED DATE: CFAX celebrates its 60th anniversary Thursday
“We’re bringing back some names and voices from the past to celebrate the station,” said CFAX morning-show host Al Ferraby, who will take calls from listeners and host notable station alumni as guests, including former owner Mel Cooper and Hockey Night in Canada commentator Rick Ball.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Vikki Carr
Born in July 1941. She started out in 1962 and continues to this day. It Must Be Him hit the charts in 1967.
WEDNESDAY in Broadcast History .. Sept. 11th
IT WAS SEPT. 11th .. when the Miss America Pageant was televised coast-to-coast for the first time. Future TV star Lee Meriwether won the crown …
When the last of Gillette’s Friday Night Fights was seen on free, home TV. Veteran Don Dunphy handled the blow-by-blow as he had on radio & TV for 23 years…
When the Canadian newsmagazine “W-5” launched on CTV…
When the Carol Burnett Show premiered on CBS, with the first of 278 episodes over the next 10-and-a-half years…
and when the world’s broadcasters reported the dreadful facts of one of the USA’s darkest days.
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Canadian broadcasters must be freed to fight foreign giants
Many massive, foreign, Internet-based media and content companies have unfettered access to our market, with more on the way. These international companies are fragmenting audiences, intensifying competition for programming, viewers, and advertising, while diverting revenues out of Canada.
Zach Bedford Announcement from STINGRAY!
Stingray Radio is proud to announce that Zach Bedford, Program Director of 90.3 AMP Radio in Calgary, is taking on an expanded national role in addition to his leadership of AMP Radio.
Victoria’s David Foster Gets Candid About His ‘Long’ List of Failures
“On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays I wake up and I think that I’m the greatest thing ever. On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, I think I suck.”
Florida Man Radio Promises to be Raunchy in Orlando
“We’re not going to be afraid to talk about anything,” said morning host Bubba the Love Sponge Clem. “I think this is going to be some of the most polarizing radio that Orlando has had in a long time.”
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Vicki Lawrence
Vicki is an actor, comedian and singer. She has been active since 1967. The Nights The Lights Went Out In Georgia went on to become one of her biggest hits in 1973. She was born March 1949, She was introduced to the world on The Carol Burnett Show.
TUESDAY in Broadcast History .. Sept. 10th
IT WAS SEPT. 10th … when vaudeville star Jimmy Durante made his first radio appearance on Eddie Cantor’s “Chase and Sanborn Hour” on NBC…
When Prime Minister W.L. Mackenzie King took to the radio to announce that Canada was now at war with Germany (WWII)….
When comedian/singer Eddie Cantor moved from radio to television, as he hosted the Colgate Comedy Hour on NBC TV…
..and when Seattle’s KING TV introduced the first local TV newscast west of Minneapolis and north of Los Angeles, anchored by Charles Herring (pictured).
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Rod Coneybeare, former CBC host and Friendly Giant puppeteer, dead at 89
He gave life to characters Jerome the Giraffe and Rusty the Rooster on the beloved children’s show
Liane Faulder: It’s a wrap as Daryl McIntyre leaves the nightly news desk at CTV Edmonton
Longtime CTV anchor Daryl McIntyre on the news business, then and now
Jason Barrett Talks Sports Radio and Media
Jason Barrett and I started our post-program director adventures around the same time. He had a strong resume as a Sports radio programmer, having worked at mainstays like the Fanatic in Philly, 590 the Fan in St. Louis and 95.7 The Game in San Francisco.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Billy Preston
Preston a talented man who was known for backing the Beatles, plus playing R&B, rock, should, funk and gospel. Nothing From Nothing hit the charts in 1974.
MONDAY in Broadcast History .. Sept. 9th
IT WAS SEPT. 9th .. when the National Broadcasting Company (NBC) was formed as a broadcasting service of the Radio Corporation of America, with partners General Electric & Westinghouse. 26 stations made up the US’s first national radio network …
When the 1st broadcast of the long-running TV soap “Love of Life” aired on CBS…
When 54 million viewers (82.6 percent of the U.S. television audience) turned their TV dials to the ‘Ed Sullivan Show’ on CBS to see 21-year-old Elvis “The Pelvis” Presley …
When NBC-TV’s “Huntley-Brinkley Report” (pictured), their evening newscast, expanded from 15 to 30 minutes, as had the CBS News (with Walter Cronkite) a week earlier…
and when CBS CEO Les Moonves stepped down amidst a widening sex scandal.
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Chuck’s Classics, featuring The Kalin Twins
The twin brothers, Herbert & Harold Kalin had When reach the charts in 1958.
SUNDAY in Broadcast History .. Sept. 8th
IT WAS SEPT. 8th … when The Hoboken Four, featuring a 19-year old Frank Sinatra as lead singer, appeared on Major Bowes Amateur Hour on WOR radio, and won the week …
When Canada’s first English-language TV station, CBLT in Toronto started operations… two days after Montreal’s French-language CBC station…
When “Bat Masterson,” a western starring Gene Barry, began its 108-episode run on NBC-TV…
..and when the pioneering space series “Star Trek,” starring Montreal-born William Shatner, debuted on NBC-TV.
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Lester Holt’s path from country music DJ to the most powerful perch in news
He is mostly recognized for his staid and steady demeanor and describes his style as “respectful and respectfully persistent.”
Research Director Inc. Analyzes Seattle PPM Demo Breakouts
Movin’ 92.5 is back in familiar territory, dominating the important demo ratings.
The mainstream media is spreading “misinformation” – Anthony Fury
They also mean amplification – stories that are amplified so they seem more important than they actually are.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Dodie Stevens
Pink Shoe Laces became a hit for Dodie just days before she turned 13 in 1959.
SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. Sept. 7th
IT WAS SEPT. 7th … when pioneer Vancouver radio station CKFC first took to the air from First Congregational Church…
When a young Sally Field debuted in the title role of ‘The Flying Nun’ on ABC-TV…
When the final episode of (pictured) the original “Dick Van Dyke Show” featuring Mary Tyler Moore, as well as the last “Beverly Hillbillies” episode, aired on CBS-TV…
When ESPN, the Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, made its debut on US cable TV as the world’s first fulltime sports TV station…
.. and when CJRY-FM Edmonton signed on as Shine-FM, with 100,000 watts at 105.9 MHz.
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Vista Radio Turfs Senior Management
There’s some high-priced blood on the floor at the Vista Radio Group headquarters in Courtenay.
Rogers lays off four as it ‘Reimagines’ Breakfast Television Vancouver; More Gone in Calgary, Montreal
“We are reimagining morning TV with a refreshed Breakfast Television that remains hyper-local in news, traffic and weather delivered by local hosts, plus entertainment and lifestyle content that has broad appeal.”
Meet NPR’s New CEO John Lansing
Lansing, who is 62, is currently the chief executive of the government agency that oversees Voice of America, Radio and Television Martí and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, among others.
US Record Industry Could Hit $10 Billion Mark For First Time In 12 Years
The figures show that the labels are raking in $30 million in retail every day, over $200 million a week.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring The Shirelles
The Shirelles performed from 1957 to 1982. Had a number of hits including Dedicated To The One I Love from 1964
FRIDAY in Broadcast History .. Sept. 6th
IT WAS SEPT 6th … when the first prizefight to be broadcast blow-by-blow was heard on WWJ Detroit, as heavyweight champ Jack Dempsey scored a third-round knockout …
When (pictured) Lionel Barrymore introduced us to his latest crowd-pleasing character as ‘Mayor of the Town’ debuted on the NBC Red radio network, co-starring Agnes Moorehead…
When future movie star Steve McQueen premiered his CBS-TV series ‘Wanted: Dead or Alive” …
When the team of Martin & Lewis were reunited on Jerry’s telethon after a 20-year estrangement …
When Canadian television debuted as Montreal’s CBFT aired the drama ‘Oedipus Rex’ in French….
..and when the smash hit radio comedy“Fibber McGee and Molly” ended after an almost 25 year run.
ALL the milestones for Sept. 6th INSIDE!
David Bray’s Demographic Breakouts for Vancouver Radio PPM’s .. Sept. 2019
QM/FM dropped out of overall contention for #1, but remains the favorite of Women 25-54.
David Bray’s Demographic Breakouts for Edmonton Radio PPM’s .. Sept. 2019
NOW leads three age demographic categories, while SONIC takes the other two.
David Bray’s Demographic Breakouts for Calgary Radio PPM’s .. Sept. 2019
Come inside for the leaders by demo age category.
Calgary Radio PPM Ratings – May 27- Aug. 25 2019
Country 105 had a good 12+ book to take Top Spot, while other contenders slid. Q 107 and CJAY 92 also showed healthy gains. .
And CBC Music almost doubled its audience.
Edmonton Radio PPM Ratings .. May 27 – Aug 25 2019
Now continues to lead the pack, followed by CHED and the Breeze… Kiss has taken a significant hit
Vancouver Radio PPM Ratings .. May 27 – Aug. 25 2019
A great 12+ book for CKNW, for Rock 101, Jack FM and Virgin, troubling for QM/FM and News 1130. CBC’s Radio One continues with a huge lead.
Oprah Mag Features Northwest Radio Star Delilah
Radio host Delilah Rene turned to her faith after the death of her two sons: It “saved My sanity”
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Fleetwood Mac
Fleetwood Mac have been active from 1967 to 1995, and again from 1996 to today. Tusk was one of their many hits in 1979.
THURSDAY in Broadcast History .. Sept. 5th
IT WAS SEPT. 5th .. when the populat daytime drama ‘Life Can Be Beautiful’ began its 16 year run on NBC radio…
When Frank Sinatra was instrumental in the reuniting of Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin live on Jerry’s Labor Day telethon…
When the US got its first network hour-long news show as the Public Broadcasting System’s “MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour” expanded to 60 minutes…
When the Camosun College radio station CKMO began an 11.5 year run on AM 900 …
..and when “American Bandstand,” hosted by Dick Clark on ABC, was cancelled after 30 years on television.
ALL the milestones for Sept. 5 INSIDE!
Steve Huber’s ‘Cat Country’ making waves on the prairies…
Cat Country station owner Steve Huber continues the ongoing promotion giveaways at his new radio station
Movin’ 92.5 Reclaims #1 on Seattle Radio’s 6+ PPM Chart (August)
Movin’ 92.5 is back in Top Spot, but The Sound 94.1 (KSWD) is the month’s big winner, jumping to 3rd behind KZOK.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Stompin Tom Connors
A country and folk singer. Tom wrote more than 300 songs including The Hockey Song 1973. He died at age 77
WEDNESDAY in Broadcast History .. Sept. 4th
IT WAS SEPT. 4th … when BC-born actor Raymond Burr starred in the last original episode of the CBS-TV courtroom drama, Perry Mason…
When Jerry Butler & the Impressions made their national TV debut on ABC-TV’s “American Bandstand”…
When the short-lived Carol Burnett-Richard Hayes Show, a 20-minute nightly variety package, debuted on CBS Radio…
..and when the last of 98 original episodes of “Gilligan’s Island” aired on CBS-TV. It would continue for decades in syndicated reruns.
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE!
PROSALESGUY – Which is Better – Quantity or Quality Sales Calls
Quantity or quality sales calls is a question that our sales training partners in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary and Toronto are constantly asking themselves. Which is better? Many experienced Sales Managers will tell you that quantity has always been a leading factor in achieving a high sales volume. Many Professional Salespeople feel that better rates of success occur when you concentrate on a smaller number of clients. Let’s figure out the real answer.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring The 5th Dimension
Group started out in 1966 and still entertaining today. Had many top selling singles including Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In in 1967.
TUESDAY in Broadcast History .. Sept. 3rd
IT WAS SEPT. 3rd .. when CHAB-TV Moose Jaw and CHRE-TV Regina switched to CBK call letters as Moffatt completed their forced sale to the CBC…
When the last original episode of ‘The Lone Ranger’ aired on ABC Radio after nearly 3,000 episodes ….
When ‘The Lawrence Welk Show’ aired for the last time on ABC-TV, enroute to becomng a syndicated property…
..and when Jerry Lewis smashed all previous records for TV charity fund-raising, as $32,074,566 was pledged on the Labor Day Telethon for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE!
Laura Lynch, veteran correspondent, named interim host of CBC Radio’s The Current
Lynch is best known for her award-winning work as a globe-trotting foreign correspondent and her political prowess from decades spent covering different governments, both in Canada and abroad.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Michael Jackson
Michael set the world on it’s feet with all the tunes that hit the top of the charts. His dancing, his singing, exceptional was Beat It in 1982.
LABOUR DAY in Broadcast History .. Mon. Sept. 2nd
IT WAS SEPT. 2nd … when the radio show “15 Minutes with Bing Crosby” debuted on CBS. For the first six months it ran six nights a week….
When “The CBS Evening News with Walter Cronkite” expanded from 15 to 30 minutes, becoming US television’s first half-hour nightly newscast…
When the CJOR call letters and its News/Talk format disappeared from 600 on Vancouver’s AM dial, as Classic Rock CHRX was born in its place…
..and when Hootie & The Blowfish made their national T.V. debut on NBC’s Late Night With David Letterman.
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE!
Big Telecoms could appeal CRTC ruling on Internet Rates
The telecoms say the rates are too low and mean they must re-evaluate their capital spending plans in other areas, with BCE stating it will cut 200,000 homes out of a rural internet-expansion program.
WATCH: Arrogant Trudeau Brags About Bribing The Media With Your Money
A video of Justin Trudeau is generating intense outrage on social media, and with good reason.
Raising A Special Needs Child Is A Real Challenge – Radioman Adam McGale shares their story…
Frankie was born unresponsive via emergency c-section with his umbilical cord wrapped around his neck 3x. He was diagnosed with Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE 2) which means his brain and major organs were significantly deprived of oxygen, and as a result of his brain injury he has Cerebral Palsy.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Jim Reeves
A country artist with hits like He’ll Have To Go in 1960
SUNDAY in Broadcast History .. Sept. 1st
IT WAS SEPT. 1st .. when radio station CKNW officially signed on, with 250 watts on 1230 KHz, some two decades after AM radio had begun on the lower mainland…
When CFRB Toronto moved to 1010 KHz as Canada’s first 50,000 watt radio station ….
When colour television officially arrived in Canada, courtesy of CTV ….
When Edmonton and Vancouver each got their third TV stations, two years apart …
When Courtenay and Port Hardy each signed on local AM radio stations, 20 years apart …
..and when the last episode of “I Dream of Jeannie” aired on NBC-TV, after a 5-year run.
ALL the milestones for Sept. 1st INSIDE!
Steve Raible Gives up 7 & 11 pm News on KIRO 7 to ‘Get a Life’
Steve writes “I’ll continue to be with you every night on our evening newscast from 5-6:30 p.m. But starting Monday, Dave Wagner and Monique Ming Laven will be anchoring our 7 p.m. newscasts, and Monique will be anchoring the 11 p.m. newscasts.”
45 Years on Seattle Radio, Steve Slaton Has Been Cut at KZOK
Slaton left his break-in station KLAY Tacoma in 1973 to begin a 19 year run at 99.9 KISW, sixteen years in afternoons at KZOK from 1992-2008, and stints at 88.5 KPLU and 95.7 KJR-FM before returning to KZOK in 2016.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring The Mills Brothers
These guys could harmonized like no other. The Mills Brothers had another hit in 1953: The Jones Boy
SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. Aug. 31st
IT WAS AUG. 31st .. when the first news program on radio was aired in Detroit, when election returns were broadcast on 8MK, (later to become WWJ), owned by the Detroit Evening News. Only some 30 homes in the city were equipped with radio receivers…
When “The Great Gildersleeve”, a spin-off of radio’s longtime laughfest “Fibber McGee and Molly,” began its two-decade run on NBC’s Red Network…
When “The Adventures of Superman” started on network radio on the Mutual Broadcasting System, quickly becoming one of the era’s most iconic series…
..and when “The Partridge Family” TV show aired its last episode, leaving David Cassidy free to pursue a solo music career.
ALL the milestones for the last day of August INSIDE.
‘Mary Tyler Moore Show,’ ‘Rhoda’ star Valerie Harper dead at 80
Harper, who beat lung cancer in 2009, was diagnosed with a form of brain cancer called leptomeningeal carcinomatosis in 2013.
Former CHEK Bright light CEILIDH MILLAR New Co-Host of CTV Morning Live Atlantic
Ceilidh Millar, formerly of CHEK News Vancouver Island and Global Regina is the new co-host and weather specialist at CTV Morning Live Atlantic.
Alex Trebek Back on ‘Jeopardy’, says he is ‘On the Mend’
In an official Jeopardy! video released earlier this week, the 79-year-old Canadian-born entertainer says that he returned to the show in order to host its upcoming 36th season.
CHED Edmonton Morning Star Bruce Bowie says Goodbye after 47 Years
Just shy of a month after announcing his retirement, Edmonton radio legend Bruce Bowie signed off of 630 CHED for the final time Friday morning.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Lulu
From Scotland, Lulu has been active since 1964. To Sir With Love came out in 1967 to reach the top ten
FRIDAY in Broadcast History .. Aug. 30th
IT WAS AUG. 30th .. when, as the TV era kicked into high gear, “Screen Directors Playhouse” ended its 2.5 year run on NBC Radio…
When “American Bandstand” aired for the final time as a daily show on ABC-TV, becoming a weekly hour on Saturdays for another 26 years…
When ‘Northern Exposure’ and ‘ Murphy Brown’ were big CBS winners at the Emmy Awards…
When, after five years, ABC-TV’s “The Brady Bunch” came to an end …
..and when the “Late Show with David Letterman” debuted on CBS-TV, with guests Bill Murray (pictured) & Billy Joel.
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
Andrew Beckler from X92.9
Andrew Beckler is the morning host at X92.9 in Calgary. The station is pretty special in that it started nearly 13 years ago, has only had 1 program director in its time, and has been building it’s audience since 2007 starting with a Hot Hot Heat concert to ring in the New Year in 2008. The station has also had very low staff turnover and developed a culture unlike any other in Canada; comparable only to KNDD 107.7 the End in Seattle. Anyhow – more about Andrew… who was raised in Saskatoon and still sports a watermelon hat and a green jersey
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Percy Faith
A Canadian band leader, Percy had a number of hits, including Theme From A “Summer Place” in 1960
THURSDAY in Broadcast History .. Aug. 29th
IT WAS AUG. 29th .. when Calgary’s CFAC, the radio station of the Calgary Daily Herald, had its official opening at 7:45 p.m. with a concert by the Salvation Army Band…
When the summertime replacement show Paul Whiteman Presents, with hostess Dinah Shore, was heard on NBC radio for the last time..
When after a 23 year run Jurgen Gothe’s final “Disc Drive” was broadcast from Vancouver on CBC Radio Two…
.. and when the 120th and final episode of the ratings sensation The Fugitive aired, attracting the largest TV audience ever to that point.
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
Tragically Hip Radio Channel Launched By SiriusXM
“It’s an honour to be asked to stand in the same light as some of our heroes,” said the band in a statement. “We are thrilled to be a part of the programming and development of The Tragically Hip Radio on SiriusXM.”
Hockey analysts Nick Kypreos, Doug Maclean leaving Sportsnet
These look like cuts fuelled by a concern for the bottom line, in view of Sportsnet’s disappointing ad sales for Hockey in Canada.
Brent ‘Brooksie’ Brooks Won’t be Returning to Lethbridge’s Country 95
After 9 years at the station and a successful battle with cancer, Brent ‘Brooksie’ Brooks has gone to social media to announce his departure from the station. He had been the popular co-host of Wake Up With Brooksie & Gillian on Country95.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Burton Cummings
Canadian singer who was the lead vocalist of The Guess Who who he stayed with until he went solo in 1975. He wrote or co-wrote many of the Guess Who hits between 1965 to 1975.
WEDNESDAY in Broadcast History .. Aug. 28th
IT WAS AUG. 28th .. when U.S. radio’s first commercial was heard on WEAF in New York, as announcer H.M. Blackwell touted Hawthorne Court, a group of apartment buildings in Queens. The realty company had bought 10 minutes of commercial air time for $100…
When 16 years after leaving the CBC air, Canada’s Happy Gang musical troupe reunited for two sold out reunion concerts at Toronto’s Canadian National Exhibition…
When the 40th Annual Emmy Awards gave top honors to 30something, The Wonder Years and Richard Kiley…
..and when The Jamie Foxx Show began its 4-and-a-half-year run on the WB network.
ALL the milestones for Aug. 28th INSIDE!
The Groz stepping aside as daily host after 29 years on Seattle sports radio
This past year I simply have not been able to answer the bell enough as it were and missed far too many days of work, and it has been unfair to my co-hosts and to the radio station.
Veteran Anchor Daryl McIntyre Leaving Edmonton’s CTV News at 6 After 30 Years
“Taking over the 6 p.m. broadcast in 1989 at the age of 25 was a daunting challenge that has provided me with a lifetime of memories and experiences. I am proud of the work we have done and have nothing but confidence in our CTV Edmonton team continuing that legacy created by so many people before me.”
New Westminster Honours Intrepid CKNW Reporter with ‘George Garrett Day’
An honorary constable with the New Westminster Police Department, Garrett is also the founding president of the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society.
Obit: Saanich Cop Wrote the lyrics for Skylark’s iconic ‘Wildflower’
Dave Richardson wrote the lyrics as a poem for his girlfriend, a nurse at Royal Jubilee Hospital. He passed it over to friend David Foster, then in the band Skylark, and it found its way into music history after guitarist Doug Edwards gave it a melody.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Billy Preston
His music world included R&B, rock, soul, funk and gospel. He backed the likes of Ray Charles, Sam Cooke, Little Richard and many more
TUESDAY in Broadcast History .. Aug.. 27th
IT WAS AUG. 27th … when CBLT Toronto moved down the dial from Channel 9 to Channel 6…
When the country program that had first showcased the likes of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jim Reeves, Johnny Horton and Lefty Frizell, ‘Louisiana Hayride,’ aired for the last time on KWKH/1130 AM in Shreveport…
When singer Connie Francis signed in as the celebrity mystery guest on CBS-TV’s panel show ‘What’s My Line?’…
..and when Diane Sawyer became the fifth reporter on the top-rated TV newsmagazine, ’60 Minutes,’ alongside (pictured) Mike Wallace, Morley Safer, Harry Reasoner and Ed Bradley.
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE!
San Fran’s KFOG Radio to Close, Becoming FM Voice of All-Sports KNBR
Cumulus Media explained that the expansion of KNBR to the FM bsnd would offer sports fans another place to tune into “high-profile personalities and in-depth coverage of the Bay Area’s favorite teams,” plus a stronger signal and broadcast range.
Longtime Vancouver Radio Newsman Kerry Marshall dies, victim of Brain Cancer
Marshall was the familiar voice of news then News Director at CKLG/ CKLG-FM/ CFOX-FM Vancouver from 1974 – 2002.
Sinclair Closes $10.6 Billion Deal for Fox Regional Sports Networks
The acquisition will make Sinclair, based in the Baltimore, Maryland, and a major provider of news, a big player in sports cable programming.
Ryan Wrecker and Matt talk Podcast Movement
Ryan Wrecker sent me a message earlier this week asking about my take aways from Podcast Movement which took place earlier this month in Orlando.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Nancy Sinatra & Lee Hazlewood
Lee Hazelwood a country singer teamed up with Nancy Sinatra for Some Velvet Morning in 1968
MONDAY in Broadcast History .. Aug. 26th
IT WAS AUG. 26th … when pioneer Calgary radio station CHCQ became CFAC, its third set of new call letters in three months…
When Ted Rogers Sr. manufactured the world’s first commercial AC (alternating current) radio tube…
When the radio program “Arch Oboler’s Plays” featured the NBC Symphony as the musical backdrop for the drama, “This Lonely Heart”….
..and when Red Barber (pictured) announced the first televised baseball games — on experimental TV station W2XBS in New York, the predecessor to WNBC. Brooklyn Dodgers hosted Cincinnati Reds in a doubleheader.
ALL the milestones for Aug. 26th INSIDE!
Vancouver’s Fairchild Radio broadcaster resigns after uproar over commentary about White-Shirted Thugs
This came after Thomas Leung caused an uproar with a commentary that seemed to support white-shirted thugs who attacked Hong Kong civilians at the Yuen Long transit station on July 21.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Young Rascals
Young Rascalls had a few #1 hits including People Got To Be Free in 1968
SUNDAY in Broadcast History .. Aug. 25th
IT WAS AUG. 25th .. when ‘Father Knows Best’ starring Robert Young began its 4-year run on NBC Radio…
When the TV game show “Concentration” with Hugh Downs (pictured) aired for the first time on NBC…
When the married detectives series “Hart to Hart” debuted on ABC-TV…
When the 43rd Emmy Awards gave their top trophies to LA Law, Cheers, Kirstie Alley and Patricia Wettig…
..and when the CRTC approved CHUB Nanaimo to move from 1570 KHz to 102.3 MHz, CHPQ Parksville from 1370 KHz to 99.9 MHz, and CKEG Nanaimo from 1350 KHz to 1570 KHz.
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE!
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Elvis Presley
Not much more can be said of Elvis. Too Much was another hit from 1957.
SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. Aug. 24th
IT WAS AUG. 24th .. when the CBC’s CBX AM1010 signed on with 50,000 watts at Lacombe Alberta, in an ultimately unsuccessful attempt to serve both Edmonton and Calgary with one transmitter …
When Montreal-born William Shatner appeared for the first time on the cover of TV Guide, with fellow Star Trek actors Deforest Kelley and Leonard Nimoy …
When a spinoff of the sitcom “Diff’rent Strokes,” “The Facts of Life” debuted on NBC-TV, starting a nine year run….
..and when NBC TV’s Jay Leno was the host as Microsoft officially rolled out their Windows 95 operating system in the Seattle suburb of Redmond.
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE!
Don Cherry & Brian Williams Fade to Black on Grapeline
Daily radio show not renewed after 35 years. But Coaches Corner will still be a feature of Hockey Night in Canada.
RIP Frank Sasin, 68, of Ottawa Radio and CKWX Vancouver
Sasin hosted the nationally syndicated evening program Lovin’, Lyin’ or Leaving on CKWX AM 1130 before moving back to Ottawa when the station flipped to an all-news format in 1996.
Seattle Sports Talker Mike Salk appointed PD of Entire Bonneville Cluster
In the wake of RYAN MAGUIRE’s exit as Dir./News and Programming at BONNEVILLE News-Talk KIRO-F/SEATTLE, as reported last week by PSR, several changes have been made to the cluster’s management structure, effective MONDAY (8/26).
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Bill Doggett
Bill was a jazz & rhythm & blues pianist and organist. He had worked with Ella Fitzgerald, Ink Spots, Wynonie Harris and many others
FRIDAY in Broadcast History .. Aug. 23rd
IT WAS AUG. 23rd …when singers Billy Jones and Ernie Hare, “The Happiness Boys”, first appeared on New York’s WEAF radio, sponsored by Happiness Candy stores.,,
When the BBC’s experimental TV service featured the first televised boxing match between Archie Sexton and Laurie Raiteri, almost 15 years before the TV era began …
When Seattle radio station KKND “The End” FM 107.7 was born, billing its music as “The Cutting Edge of Rock.” The format helped give birth to Seattle’s famed Grunge movement…
..and when Richard Hatch was revealed as the winning castaway on the first season of CBS’ “Survivor.”
ALL the milestones for Aug. 23rd INSIDE!
Seattle’s Matt Pitman Heads to SF as PA Voice of Golden State Warriors
Pitman told KIRO Nights. “I will be moving there to become the new public address announcer for the Golden State Warriors of the NBA. I will also be joining the organization in their front office, in the prestigious Warriors studio. That is their in-house video production team.”
Alaska Governor Vetoes Funding for Public Broadcasting
In a press briefing, public broadcasting was praised for playing “an important role in ALASKA, especially in our rural communities that have limited or no access to other forms of media,” but added that “current funding levels for public broadcasting from the State can no longer be sustained,”
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Frank Sinatra
One of the many hits for Sinatra in 1968, My Way
THURSDAY in Broadcast History .. Aug. 22nd
IT WAS AUG. 22nd … when the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) began its first experimental TV broadcasting from London…
When “Jack Armstrong, the All-American Boy” became a three-times-a-week 30-minute feature on ABC radio, after 14 years as a daily quarter-hour strip…
When Toronto’s CBLT-TV Channel 9 did its first test broadcast, covering the opening of the 73rd Canadian National Exhibition…
..and when Vancouver radio station CKLG AM730 scrapped it’s Middle-Of-The-Road programming and switched to a Top 40 format in direct competition with C-FUN 1410..
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
Matthew McBride License Decisions Postponed
Today the CRTC announced the withdrawal of all the various McBride items from the agenda for Sept. 5, “to be rescheduled at a later date.”
Phoenix Suns’ Voice Throughout Steve Nash era Returns for 48th Season
Al McCoy has become the Suns’ equivalent of Chick Hearn, Ernie Harwell and Vin Scully, men whose voices became synonymous with the teams they covered.
Can A Radio Format For The 55-72 Demo Work?
John Sebastian thinks it can because he says of The Wow Factor. “The Wow Factor will attract multi-generational (family) listening, meaning that listeners both younger and older will find it appealing.”
Moderators Revealed For Canadian Federal Election Leaders’ Debates
The English debate will occur on Oct. 7, and the event in French is set for Oct. 10.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Jackie DeShannon
What The Word Needs Now Is Love
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WEDNESDAY in Broadcast History .. August 21st
IT WAS AUG. 21st … that gave us career broadcasters Ken Carpenter, Chris Schenkel, Jack Buck, Harry Smith, and actor Billy Idelson of the Vic & Sade radio show …
When The Four Preps and the Lionel Hampton Orch. were the musical guests on CBS-TV’s Ed Sullivan Show…
When NBC News fired their Canadian-born TV reporter Arthur Kent (pictured), nicknamed ‘the scud stud’ for his reporting during the first Iraq war, after he refused an assignment to war-torn Croatia…
..and when the CRTC approved the sale of Victoria’s CKDA-AM and CFMS-FM, CKDA to the owners of The Q 100.3, CFMS to become ‘The Ocean’ under Rogers ownership.
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Three Recent Departures in TV & Radio .. Vancouver & Seattle
Two women journalist broadcasters are gone from their Vancouver newsrooms, while a leading Seattle news/talk radio station has lost a programming executive.
CKUA Lost their Beloved Monica Miller to Cancer
While Monica is now known for her warm presence on-air, she got her start at the station working as a library assistant in 1977.
From there, she worked her way through various positions, learning every aspect of what goes into getting something on air.
Seattle’s KIRO-TV Mourns the Loss of 30-Year Chopper 7 Pilot Clark Stahl
Stahl started with KIRO 7 in the 1980’s as our backup pilot before becoming a full-time employee. He retired in 2012. During that retirement he remained close friends with many at the station.
Bell vows to cut back on rural broadband program after CRTC rate cut
Bell Canada says it will cut about 200,000 rural households from a broadband internet build-out to offset the impact of a regulatory change that lowers the wholesale broadband rate that it can charge smaller providers.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Marvin Gaye
Marvin was a very talented singer, songwriter and producer. Many hits from I Want You in 1976 to others that reached the top 100 on Billboard. He died at age 44
TUESDAY in Broadcast History .. August 20th
IT WAS AUG. 20th .. when the first U.S. commercial radio station, 8MK (which later became WWJ), began daily broadcasting in Detroit…
When Prince George (BC) TV station CKPG-TV signed on Channel 2 as a CBC affiliate….
When the first episode of the teen sitcom “Saved By The Bell” aired on NBC. It was a Saturday morning favorite for 4 seasons..
When Moffat Broadcasting sold off its empire, two Edmonton stations going to WIC (now Corus), two in Winnipeg going to Rogers, a pair in Calgary going to Golden West, while Vancouver’s CKLG-AM and CFOX-FM were sold to Shaw….
and when two giants of comedy, Jerry Lewis & Phyllis Diller, left this mortal coil.
ALL the milestones for Aug. 20th INSIDE!
Disney Plus streaming service to launch in Canada mid-November
Analysts say the menu of Marvel superheroes, Pixar characters, and Disney animated classics could give viewers another reason to drop cable altogether.
Joel Senick to Anchor Calgary Global News at 11
Senick moves from his current role on Global News Morning Weekend to anchor the News at 11 with an expanded presence on the News Hour at 6, effective September 3.
Wade Sorochan reports on the 930 CJCA/K-97 Alumni, with pics, courtesy of Mark Summers!
This year being the first 930 CJCA/K-97 Alumni covered the years 1979-1992 with people from mostly K-97
BCAB 2019 being held in Victoria October 2nd & 3rd
Join master motivator Stephanie Staples for this fast-paced, interactive and idea-packed session that will have you laughing, thinking and inspired to take immediate action that will positively impact your life and livelihood
Sportscaster Jack Whitaker, Voice of the first 21 Super Bowls, dies at 95
Whitaker spent more than two decades working for CBS Sports, where his coverage included football, golf, boxing, soccer, baseball and horse racing. He worked on each of the first 21 Super Bowls, as well as the four PGA majors and Triple Crown races.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Dinah Washington & Brook Benton
Another hit for the duo in 1960 with Baby (You’ve Got What It Takes.)
MONDAY in Broadcast History .. August 19th
IT WAS AUG. 19th …. when “Amos ‘n’ Andy,” the 15 minute nightly radio comedy starring Freeman Gosden and Charles Correll, made its network debut on the NBC Blue chain…
When Edmonton got its latest AM station CHQT (1110 KHz) and Yorkton Sask. got its first and only one CJGX AM 1340…
When WINS radio in New York City announced it would no longer play white artist cover versions of R&B hits. For example, the DJs were instructed to play Fats Domino’s “Ain’t It A Shame,” not Pat Boone’s…
..and when the 58th and final episode of the rock ‘n’ roll sitcom “The Monkees” aired on NBC-TV.
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
Multi-honoured BC/Alta. Radioman John Ansell Dead at 93
He was a ‘lifetime employee’ of Selkirk Communications, at CKWX, CFAC and CJVI.
Showbiz Legend & Godfather of Reality TV John Barbour UNLEASED & UNCENSORED!
John Barbour is a showbiz legend. He worked with Frank Sinatra. He interviewed such figures as boxer Muhammad Ali, gangster Mickey Cohen, Ronald Reagan, Jane Fonda, and American labor leader Cesar Chavez among others
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Olivia Newton-John
Physical hit the airwaves in 1981 and became another big hit for Olivia Newton-John
SUNDAY in Broadcast History – August 18th
IT WAS AUG. 18th .. when Vancouver radio station CKNW moved from 1320 on the AM dial to 980, the spot vacated the previous year by CKWX. That same day, CKLG moved from 1070 to 730…
When the ABC-TV music special ‘The 5th Dimension Traveling Sunshine Show’ featured The Carpenters, Merle Haggard and Dionne Warwick…
When former L.A. TV reporter and news anchor John Tesh started a decade as Mary Hart’s co-host on the syndicated “Entertainment Tonight”…
..and when a PetroCan pump attendant Dick Assman of Regina made a cameo appearance on CBS’s Late Show With David Letterman (pictured), after months of ‘Ass Man’ jokes.
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It was 42 years ago when Elvis died and Cadillac Jack recorded it from his transistor radio…
Our facebook friend Cadillac Jack has this momento to share with all, especially if you’re an Elvis Presley fan. CJ just so happened to have recorded the announcement of the night Elvis died, on his local radio station KALE 960 AM broadcasting from the town of Kennewick, in the great state of Washington.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Chuck Berry
Chuck Berry influenced a number of artists, like John Lennon. Sweet Little Sixteen another hit for Berry in 1957
SATURDAY in Broadcast History – August 17th
IT WAS AUG. 17th … when Norman Corwin’s first success debuted on CBS radio. It was ‘Passport for Adams’, starring Robert Young as a small town newspaper editor…
When Italian pop vocalist Domenico Modugno appeared on CBS-TV’s “The Ed Sullivan Show” singing his hit single “Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare)”…
When a revolution in the world of music got underway, as the first audio CDs were manufactured…
..and when David Caruso (pictured) quit the cast of ABC’s “NYPD Blue” to pursue a movie career, a move that didn’t pan out.
ALL the milestones for Aug. 17th INSIDE.
Ryan Reynolds recalls his first job as a Vancouver Sun delivery boy
“The house in the painting is my childhood home,” Reynolds said. “My brothers and I spent years trying to kill each other on that lawn.”
Peter Fonda, Star of ‘Easy Rider,’ Dead At 79
Movie icon Peter Fonda has died, TMZ and People reported Friday.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Bill Haley and his Comets
Shake Rattle & Roll Bill Haley & His Comets had the teens jiving to Shake Rattle & Roll in 1954. 1954 Bill Haley & The Comets … Chuck Benson – Started his broadcast career in 1960 as a writer at CKYL, Peace River, AB, where in 1965 he won the Gold Leaf Award (now called […]
FRIDAY in Broadcast History .. Aug. 16th
Frank Gifford was born in Santa Monica Calif, Elvis Presley had died in his Memphis mansion at the age of 42. Jack Paar replaced Walter Cronkite as host of CBS-TV’s “The Morning Show.” longtime host of CBC-TV’s Man Alive, Roy Bonisteel, succumbed to cancer at age 83. Plus who is celebrating a birthday today, and hit songs over the early years
Victoria’s Newish Radio Station is called, you guessed it, JACK FM!
At 1pm west coast time, Victoria’s 103.1 did a Flashback, with the rebranding of JACK 103.1 FM
Edmonton’s HOT 107 Rebrands As POWER 107
They sound way better than Hot 107. Kiss 91.7 and Virgin now have another competitor
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Terry Black
1964 brought Unless You Care a hit for Canadian vocalist Terry Black
THURSDAY in Broadcast History .. Aug. 15th
IT WAS AUG. 15th .. when CBS inaugurated the first nightly TV news broadcast, a 15-minute feature with anchorman Douglas Edwards reporting the day’s events. At first it was seen only in five cities in the Eastern Time zone…
When Peck’s bad boy of Vancouver radio Jack Cullen (pictured) made the move from CKMO to CKNW, taking his Owl Prowl program with him…
When Vancouver radio station CKWX moved from 980 to 1130 on the AM dial where it still resides as News 1130…
..and when the CBC locked out 5500 employees coast to coast, all members of the Canadian Media Guild. The labour dispute was not resolved until October.
ALL the milestones for Aug. 15th INSIDE.
Today’s Talk Radio Missing Key Element, by Wade Sorochan
I’ve had the pleasure of producing and being featured on the most unique and successful radio talk shows in Edmonton’s broadcasting history from 1981-1991–The 11-2 Show with Bill and Bill featuring the “Tone Arm on 930 CJCA.”
630 CHED Announces New Morning Show co-hosts: Chelsea Bird and Shaye Ganam
630 CHED announced today that Chelsea Bird and Shaye Ganam are the new co-hosts of the station’s morning show, 630 CHED Mornings effective September 3.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Andy Williams
Andy recorded 43 albums, 15 went gold, three went platinum. This classic Canadian Sunset came out in 1965.He had a good number of hits and good television show. He died at age 84 in September 2013
WEDNESDAY in Broadcast History .. Aug. 14th
IT WAS AUG. 14th … when Garry Moore (pictured) joined NBC radio with a new morning show in an attempt to knock off the dominant Arthur Godfrey on CBS …
When the end of WWII was marked on the CBS radio series, “Columbia Presents Corwin,” as Orson Welles did a special reading about the fall of Japan titled, “Fourteen August”…
When five UK pirate radio stations shut down, leaving only Radio Caroline to rock out for another nine months…
..and when radio’s “Ma Perkins” began its 27 year run on the air as a local production of WLW Cincinnati.
ALL the milestones for Aug. 14th INSIDE.
Willy In The Morning Launches On Q 107 In Calgary
Q107 proudly announces the launch of popular morning show Willy in the Morning, starting on Tuesday, August 27. Raring to help Calgary rise, Willy Percy, Kim Seale and Alece Anderson will be on-air with Q107 – Rock’s Greatest Hits from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. on weekday mornings
Chuck’s Classics, featurning Fleetwood Mac
Formed in 1967 in London, England, and have sold over 100 million records. Go Your Own Way is from 1977. Members included Mick Fleetwood, Stevie Nicks and a number of others
TUESDAY in Broadcast History .. Aug. 13th
It WAS AUG 13th…. when the last new episode of “The Waltons” aired on CBS-TV…
When US cable channel Comedy Central aired the first episode of the adult cartoon series “South Park”…
When the Recording Industry Association of America bestowed its American Legend Award upon Fats Domino…
..and when Dean Martin recorded “That’s Amore,” Frank Sinatra recorded “All the Way,” The Guess Who recorded “American Woman,” and The Supremes recorded “Baby Love.”
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Virgin Radio hires Cousin Vinny, replacing Freeway and Natasha
Gargiulo and Depalo were told Wednesday that their services were no longer required, and the station scrubbed references to them from its website
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Blood, Sweat & Tears
BS & T is a jazz-rock group of Canadian-American musicians. They had a few number 10 hits, including You’ve Made Me So Very Happy in 1969.
MONDAY in Broadcast History .. Aug. 12th
IT WAS AUG. 12th … when comedian Red Skelton (pictured) got his first national exposure as a guest on NBC’s Rudy Vallee radio show ….
When rock jock “Cousin Brucie” (Bruce Morrow) did his last show on WNBC-AM, New York City…
When XM Satellite Radio began broadcasting in the US…
..and when disc jockey Jim Brady did his final show on radio station CFTR, Toronto.
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
CKUA Loses a True Pioneer. RIP Jack Hagerman, 92
Hagerman may have been the longest serving broadcaster with one station in the history of Canadian radio.
Interviews of BC Radio Legends by the late Mike Cleaver : Today with Red Robinson
Mike Cleaver does a great interview with Red Robinson, and Red really opens up about the people he met throughout his radio career – A fascinating testimonial of a young man entering the broadcast industry back in the early 50’s Lot of memories, for many of us…
Chuck’s Classics, featuring The Beatles
Another of the Beatles many hits The Long & Winding Road from 1970
SUNDAY in Broadcast History .. Aug. 11th
IT WAS AUG. 11th .. when New York’s WCBS-TV became the first station to televise a baseball game in color .. in fact, a doubleheader between the Brooklyn Dodgers and the Boston Braves….
When CBS-TV’s Sunday night variety showcase, The Ed Sullivan Show featured Buddy Knox singing his two rockabilly hits ‘Party Doll’ and ‘Hula Love’…
When the folksinging Kingston Trio signed in as the “mystery guests” on CBS-TV’s “What’s My Line?”…
..and when Edmonton radio station CJAX-FM began operations on 92.5 MHz with 100,000 watts. The call letters are now CKNG FM, with a branding of 92.5 The Chuck.
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CFNY FM: ain’t your average radio clone… Flashing back to 2016 interview by Karim Mosna
Karim Mosna, a 21 year old self-professed radio junkie posed the question to the personalities behind the station: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, David Marsden (CFNY’s station manager), radio and music guru, Alan Cross and several others from The Spirit of Radio era at CFNY FM.
Canadians listen to radio and podcasts more than streaming services
Compared to traditional radio that uses wireless broadcast, the company claims that online radio has gained its foothold in the younger audiences. More specifically, around 67 percent of teens and 73 percent of millennials tune into online radio on a weekly basis.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Andy Williams
One of the top favourites on television had Moon River as a hit in 1962
SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. Aug. 10th
IT WAS AUG. 10th … when Allen Funt’s “Candid Camera,” a video version of his “Candid Microphone” radio show, debuted on ABC….
When Vancouver’s CHQM-FM signed on for the first time at 103.5 MHz, initially as a straight mono simulcast of CHQM 1320 AM…
When “Manhattan Transfer,” the summer variety show starring the singing group of the same name, premiered on CBS-TV…
.. and when legendary 30-year-long CKNW sportscaster Al Davidson (pictured) died at age 66.
ALL the milestones for Aug. 10th INSIDE.
Freeway Frank & Co-host ousted from Virgin Montreal
Freeway Frank has worked from coast to coast in Canada from Vancouver To Toronto, to Calgary and back to his hometown of Montreal.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Archie Bleyer
A trumpet player in the 1940’s & 50’s, and the bandleader on the Arthur Godfrey Show (Radio & TV) the Archie Blyer Orchestra had this hit in 1954: Hernado’s Hideaway.
Archie Blyer Orchestra
FRIDAY in Broadcast History .. Aug. 9th
IT WAS AUG. 9th … when radio brought word of a 2nd atomic bomb explosion that would lead to Japan’s surrender & the end of World War II…
When the TV program “Ready Steady Go!” premiered on ITV in the UK. The show gave early exposure to such music luminaries as Bob Dylan and The Rolling Stones…
When two popular Toronto deejays John Spragge and Bob MacAdorey were fired from radio station CHUM…
..and when, following the enormous success of the “Motown 25” TV special two years earlier, NBC debuted the ill-fated “Motown Revue” variety series hosted by Smokey Robinson, which lasted only five weeks.
ALL the milestones for Aug. 9th INSIDE.
Jewish Program on Toronto’s CHIN Radio Censured
Toronto’s multicultural CHIN Radio station breached the Canadian Association of Broadcasters’ Code of Ethics and Equitable Portrayal Code for “abusive and unduly discriminatory comments and unduly negative stereotyping about Muslims.”
Changes coming to KiSS Victoria… yes again.
Wednesday, Aug 7, I was informed that yet again changes were made to the on-air lineup at Kiss Victoria. When I went to investigate the listings for the morning show of Dez and Jay, and the afternoon show of Johnny Novak was removed from the website. Meaning that all three local hosts were no longer on the station.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Billy Joel
Singer, songwriter, composer & pianist. Very active during the 1960’s and 1970’s and still going strong today. He has produced about 33 top 40 hits, of which he wrote all of them. Piano Man is from 1973. Born May 1949
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THURSDAY in Broadcast History .. Aug. 8th
IT WAS AUG. 8th … when the one-week-old US cable channel MTV aired its first concert in stereo, starring REO Speedwagon in a performance at Denver…
When two jurors from the Michael Jackson molestation trial were interviewed on NBC’s ‘Today’ show. They admitted to the national audience they now wished they’d returned a guilty verdict…
When Lamont Tilden (pictured), one of the best known CBC announcers and news readers in the Golden Age of Canadian radio, and the early years of television, died at age 98…
..and when 16-year old Brian Hyland went to No.1 on the Billboard pop singles chart with ‘Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini.’
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Emmy Awards will go hostless next month, echoing Oscars
The plan to go without an MC echoes the Oscars, which went hostless this year after Kevin Hart pulled out following the resurfacing of controversial remarks.
The Hunt for Red State ‘Deplorables’ Movie Trailer Pulled by ESPN
The Hunt – a movie reportedly featuring liberal elites hunting red state “deplorables” for sport –
Kevin Newman Leaving W5 to produce a Podcast. Say what?
Newman came to Vancouver in 2001 to serve for six years as anchor and executive editor of Global National with Kevin Newman.
One new Arizona radio station is breaking free of corporate control
Music played now includes songs from such varied artists as Ambrosia, Simply Red, The Babys, Donovan, Bob Seger, Sting, and more … music from the 1960s through the 1980s and a bit later.
Toxic, treasonous media pushing “white supremacist” hoax and hit lists of Trump supporters in desperate scheme to drive America into civil war
It’s now obvious the malicious, toxic media is pushing a “white supremacist” hoax in a desperate scheme to drive America into a civil war. The entire left-wing media has now become nothing more than a hate machine that’s spreading its “daily hate” to radicalize left-wing Americans into an unprecedented level of hatred, insanity and violence.
Research Director Inc. Analyzes Seattle Radio PPM’s (July 2019)
A good book for KZOK, KNDD, KISS, 93.9 The Bull, KHTP and KJAQ.
US Cord-Cutting Speeds Up as TV Providers Scramble to Boost Profits
The number of households without a traditional pay-television subscription could soon equal those that have one.
Voiceover Talent Lisa Keys
Sometimes it’s all about the people you have around you. In 2014, Lisa Keys found herself working with people who were passionate about radio imaging and who knew what a great radio imaging voice can do for a radio station.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring New Vaudeville Band
Group created by Geoff Stephens from North London Lead vocalist was John Carter. Winchester Cathedral reached #10 in the U.S., #1 in the USA in 1966
WEDNESDAY in Broadcast History .. Aug. 7th
IT WAS AUG. 7th … when just months before the US was pulled into WWII, WNBT, Channel 4 in New York City, broadcast TV’s first audience-participation show in which studio guests played charades….
When Martin Kane, Private Eye was first heard on Mutual radio….
When 16-year-old Paul Anka (pictured) made his U.S. television debut on Dick Clark’s American Bandstand, lip-synching to his first hit “Diana”…
..and when the reality series Gene Simmons’ Family Jewels had its premiere on the A&E cable network.
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Rolling Stone Mag: ‘Pay for Play’ Continues in US Radio
“It’s a game that should’ve gone away a long time ago. [But] it’s prevalent enough that you’re not gonna get into the Top 15 without playing that game.”
The Downing of 8Chan – Jim Watkins
Jim Watkins talks about 8Chan being shut down, and what’s going on behind the scenes
Classic Rock KZOK Takes #1 in the Seattle Radio PPM 6+ Sweepstakes
Jack FM makes it to the Top Five in the 6+ chart, while KISW drops out of the Top 10.
Karina Gould, The Liberal Cabinet Minister Who Wants To Control Social Media, Is Spreading Misinformation On Social Media
Liberals Lie about Social Media!!!
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Marty Robbins
At age 17 Marty joined the U.S. Navy and was discharged in 1947. He then began to play at various venues. A great story teller, including this one from 1970: My Woman, My wife, He died at age 57
TUESDAY in Broadcast History .. August 6th
IT WAS AUG. 6th … when one of radio’s first serials, Real Folks debuted on NBC radio…
When singer Dinah Shore started her own Sunday evening show on the NBC Blue radio network. Later Dinah would also have a successful TV career spanning more than three decades…
When Chubby Checker appeared on Dick Clark’s Saturday Night Beechnut Show (ABC TV) and introduced ‘The Twist’…
When Jon Stewart closed out his 16 years as host of ‘The Daily Show’ …
When MOJO RADIO debuted in Vancouver on AM730 with “talk radio for guys” (which would prove to be a mistake)…
..and after establishing himself on Mexican border powerhouses, Wolfman Jack (pictured) debuted on WNBC Radio New York.
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Alanna Kelly New Reporter/Anchor at CTV Vancouver Island
The Toronto native left her spot at Kelowna’s Castanet news service to join the CTV station in Victoria.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Laurie London
He’s Got The Whole World In His Hands
London could sing in English and German and was a boy singer with the hit from 1958 He’s Got The Whole World In His Hand.
HOLIDAY MONDAY in Broadcast History .. August 5th
IT WAS AUGUST 5th .. when KDKA Pittsburgh aired the first-ever baseball play by play, with pioneering announcer Harold Arlin at the mike …
When the daily radio drama “Backstage Wife” first aired on a network (Mutual), after proving popular for a few months on Chicago’s WGN. It moved to NBC a year later, and to CBS two decades later!…
When after becoming a huge TV hit in Philadelphia, Dick Clark’s “American Bandstand” made its debut on ABC…
.. and when Prince George (BC) got its second private radio station as CJCI 620 signed on the air. “C.I.” stood for Central Interior…
ALL the milestones for Aug. 5th INSIDE!
How Television Continues to Attract Big Name Actors
You just tend to get the best writing in telly these days, with human beings talking to human beings, and recognizable human behavior,” he says, “while cinema now seems to be more and more about superheroes, monsters and avatars.””
After Nine Years Nancy O’Dell Leaves Entertainment Tonight
O’Dell first joined as anchor of the show in 2010, replacing Mary Hart, after spending 13 years co-anchoring “Access Hollywood.”
KINSELLA: How the media mighty have fallen
How the media mighty have fallen.
Way, way back, when this writer was a special assistant to opposition leader Jean Chretien, getting ready for the daily Question Period ritual was simple
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Frankie Laine
Laine was very popular in the 40’s and 50’s. That Lucky Old Sun in 1948 was one of his bigger hits
SUNDAY in Broadcast History .. August 4th
IT WAS AUG. 4th … when the first tennis match on radio was aired on Pittsburgh’s KDKA, the first US commercial station…
When the CBC carried out Canada’s first television transmission from a helicopter…
When the Everly Bros. sang ‘Wake Up Little Susie’ on CBS-TV’s Ed Sullivan Show …
When the Federal Communications Commission voted 4-0 to rescind the so-called ‘Fairness Doctrine’…
..and when two on-camera stars of Vancouver’s BCTV, Ron Morrier and Robert Malcolm (pictured), signed off forever.
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Jason Pires, Michelle Eliot, Ria Renouf: Diverse voices in Canadian mainstream media
Not too long ago, I noticed that all four of the major broadcast outlets in Vancouver (CBC, CTV, Global, and Rogers) were featuring anchors and reporters of Filipino heritage.
COLUMN: Gil McCall Was a Cariboo Radio Legend, and a True Friend
Gil was the talk of Quesnel in those days — everybody knew him — even when he moved to Williams Lake and opened CFFM Super Country Radio.
Bell says it now has 2.7 million Crave subscribers
Roughly seven percent of the entire population of Canada watched the final episode of Game of Thrones through Crave.
Remembering Vic Waters
He was one of the best ‘disc jockeys’ Vancouver has produced, in the 96 years radio has been a factor in the area.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Bobbie Gentry
Ode To Billie Joe
Bobby rose to fame with Ode To Billie Joe in 1967
SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. August 3rd
IT WAS AUG. 3rd … when 36-year-old announcer Frank Blair (pictured) became news anchor of the NBC-TV Today Show, a job he would keep for the next 22 years!…
When CBS-TV war correspondent Morley Safer sent out a Vietnam report showing American troops using their Zippo lighters to set fire to thatched huts in a Vietnamese village …
When ‘Tonight Show’ host Johnny Carson graced the cover of the Burbank telephone directory…
..and when the ABC-TV news magazine Primetime Live debuted, with Sam Donaldson and Diane Sawyer headlining.
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MSNBC’s Maddow Drops to FIFTH in July Ratings Behind Fox’s The Five
It was a weak month for Rachel Maddow. The MSNBC host, who leads the network’s primetime slate, fell to fifth place in the July ratings, behind four Fox News programs that dominated the monthly numbers in total viewers.
Ted Farr is now News Director at Kelowna’s News 1150
As of August 1st Ted has been appointed News Director of AM 1150 and as of August 6th, he takes over as the newscaster on the AM 1150 Early Edition with Phil Johnson.
Toronto Star To Get Equivalent Of $115,000 PER WEEK From Trudeau’s Establishment Media Bailout: BLACKLOCK’S
The Trudeau Liberals are trying to buy the media ahead of the upcoming federal election
Remembering Red Robinson back in the 50’s
Look at those hours on the air at CKWX! You must realize that in the Fifties this represented a lot of air time
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Gene Pitney
Pitney had 16 hits to reach the top 40. He was active until his death in 2006
FRIDAY in Broadcast History .. August 2nd
IT WAS AUG. 2nd .. when the TV station now known as KCPQ (FOX 13) in Tacoma-Seattle, began broadcasting as KMO-TV Tacoma…
When Canadian-born CBS correspondent Morley Safer (pictured) sent the first TV report from Vietnam indicating the US was losing the war…
When CHUM-owned TV stations in Victoria, London, Barrie, Wingham, Windsor and Ottawa became A-Channels…
…and when radio station WHTZ-FM, Newark, New Jersey (serving New York City and environs) – signed on as “Z100” with Scott Shannon and the “Morning Zoo”. It went from “worst to first” in just a few months.
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A.J. Calloway Out as ‘Extra’ Co-Host after Rape Investigation
AJ Calloway is leaving the syndicated entertainment news show Extra after six women came forward to accuse him of sexual misconduct and rape.
Popular Okanagan news anchor Rick Webber Made his Final Appearance Wednesday Night
The 30-year Global anchor started his career over 43 years ago when he got a job as a part-time DJ at a radio station on Prince Edward Island in 1976. Webber moved to BC in 1978 and, in 1990, arrived in his beloved Okanagan.
Matty Staudt leaves iHeart and Forms Jam Street Media
Matty Staudt is someone I have been trying to get on the podcast for about a year. His busy work schedule at iHeart made scheduling difficult. However, a change in direction for Matty created the necessary time to have him on. Matty is starting a new venture called Jam Street Media
Edmonton radio legend Bruce Bowie calls it a day…
After an impressive 47 years in radio, Bowie will sign-off for the last time on August 30.
Longtime Cariboo Radioman Gil McCall Will Be Missed
Gil McCall joined the original ownership group of Cariboo Broadcasters at CKCQ in Quesnel in 1958 shortly after the station went on the air.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Gordon Lightfoot
As a singer songwriter Gordon has become very successful . Many hits for the Canadian including this one from 1966: Early Morning Rain
THURSDAY in Broadcast History .. August 1st
IT WAS AUG. 1st …when CKWX signed on from studios in Vancouver’s Belmont Hotel, after being known previously as CFDC Nanaimo …
When Mutual radio debuted “The Goodwill Hour”, with its familiar phrase, “You have a friend and advisor in John J. Anthony”…
When Victoria radio station CKDA 1340 moved to AM 1280 and increased its power from 250 watts to 5000 watts…
When an era ended on Vancouver’s CKNW as both Philip Till and Bill Good closed out their talk show careers ….
When Kelowna’s AM 1150 switched from a country music format to Oldies….
..and when “The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour” launched on CBS-TV with a short summer run followed by three successful regular seasons.
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How Small-Business Owners Can Find Success On The Radio
Once we selected a few talk radio stations, we realized that talk radio listeners pay attention, whereas we found music radio listeners listen passively.
CRTC says new Internet Code will go into effect January 2020 to protect consumers
The code will offer Canadians easy-to-understand contracts, documents and policies around service calls, outages, security deposits and disconnections. The new code will allow Canadians to have a better understanding of prices, especially for bundles, promotions and time-limited discounts.
KING-TV Reporter Honored for Saving Co-Worker’s Life
Ted Land stepped in and performed the Heimlich maneuver. He was able to dislodge the food and clear Alex Rozier’s airways, saving his life.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Rod Stewart
This British rock singer continues to entertain today worldwide. This hit from 1971: Maggie May. Rod has had many hits since 1961 when he started out. Born in 1945
WEDNESDAY in Broadcast History .. July 31st
IT WAS JULY 31st … when the announcer introduced for the first time ‘Jack Armstrong, the All-American Boy!’ on CBS radio…
When TV news anchor Chet Huntley (pictured) retired from NBC, ending “The Huntley-Brinkley Report” after 14 years…
When Leeza Gibbons made her first appearance on TV’s Entertainment Tonight, where she remained for 11 years…
..and when CBC Newsworld made its debut on Canadian cable. Today it is branded CBC News Network.
ALL the milestones for July 31st INSIDE.
Ex-Facebook Exec Jordan Banks to Head Rogers Media
Banks has over 20 years in experience and most recently worked at Facebook and Instagram Canada, where he was the managing director for the past seven years. He takes over Sept. 9th.
Chuck’s Classic, featuring Jimmy Clanton
Jimmy was known as the “swamp pop R & B teenage idol”. He is still active today. He also starred in a couple of movies and from 1972 to 1976 he was a disc jockey. Venus In Blue Jeans was a hit for him in 1962.
TUESDAY in Broadcast History .. July 30th
IT WAS JULY 30th … when radio crime drama ‘The Shadow’ began its 24 year run, the first two years on CBS….
When the popular radio soap opera, ‘The Guiding Light’, was seen for the first time on CBS television…
When the soap opera “Santa Barbara” debuted on NBC TV; day 1 of an 8 1/2 year run…
..and when NBC’s ‘L.A. Law’ was nominated for 20 Emmy Awards, one shy of the record held by ‘Hill Street Blues.’
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Can Broadcast Legend Susan Zirinsky Save CBS NEWS?
Susan Zirinsky, 67, the new president of CBS News, was in her office at the CBS Broadcast Center recently rummaging through her illustrious past, which happens to constitute a rich history of broadcast journalism, and the world itself
PROSALESGUY – 15 Ways To Fight Price Objections
Tired of trying to fight price objections? All our sales training clients feel that price is one of the biggest objections they face. There always seems to be someone who is willing to sell their product for less. Stop hiding from these objections. Your ability to tackle them head-on is often the difference between making […]
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Bobby Darin
Darin was a singer and actor who passed on at the age of 37. One of the best versions of Mack The Knife was this one by Darin in 1958.
MONDAY in Broadcast History .. July 29th
IT WAS JULY 29th … when the CBC’s prairie powerhouse CBK-540 signed on with 50,000 watts from Watrous, Saskatchewan, as the only CBC radio outlet between Winnipeg and Vancouver…
When decades later Toronto’s CBC Radio One service was approved for a move to FM….
When Jack Paar (pictured) began his five-year run as host of NBC-TV’s “Tonight Show”…
When Jim Hartz was named to join Barbara Walters as co-host of the Today show on NBC….
…and when millions around the world watched on television as Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer were wed in London.
ALL the milestones for July 29th INSIDE.
Wi-Fi, Which Changed the IP World, is Celebrating 20 Years!
Its public debut 20 years ago as the optional AirPort-branded feature in an Apple laptop was sudden and unexpected. And its effect on consumer expectations, where laptops were concerned, was like night and day.
Why has watching television become such hard work?
For those of us of a certain age, it’s like being a grocery shopper transported from the bare-shelved stores of Soviet Russia to a contemporary Costco and only being able to buy one thing per visit.
John Barbour reviews Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
John Barbour comes out of movie critic retirement for one more movie review
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Debbie Reynolds
Debbie’s career spanned 70 years as an actress & singer. In 1957 she sang her top hit Tammy.
SUNDAY in Broadcast History .. July 28th
It’s the date of birth of radio announcer Bill Goodwin and TV announcer Art Hannes, producer Dick Ebersol and 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley.
Judy Garland recorded her iconic ‘Over the Rainbow,’ Regina got Saskatchewan’s 1st TV station, Toronto’s Crew Cuts had their only #1 song hit, Jerry Lee Lewis made his TV debut, Kathie Lee Gifford (pictured) made her last appearance on TV’s ‘Live with Regis & Kathie Lee’, and Rosemary Clooney had a #1 hit with ‘Come On-a My House.’
Obits include radio announcing heavyweights Truman Bradley and Jackson Beck, actress Eileen Brennan and radio’s first Lone Ranger, George Seaton.
Details of these and scores more milestones for July 28th INSIDE.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Elvis Presley
Another #1 hit for Elvis: In the Ghetto in 1969
SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. July 27th
IT WAS JULY 27th .. when Moose Jaw radio station CJRM signed on with 500 watts at 665 KHz. It was later moved to Regina and became CKRM ….
When Okanagan Broadcasters Ltd. was incorporated, as Kelowna’s first radio station (CKOV) was moving from experimental to commercial status….
When Steve Allen (pictured) began a local late-night TV talk show in New York City that the following year went national on NBC-TV as ‘The Tonight Show’ ….
When a summer replacement series “Dean Martin Presents The Bobby Darin Amusement Company” debuted on NBC-TV…
.. and when NBC-TV removed the daily Dinah’s Place from its programming roster. The move brought Dinah Shore’s 23-year association with the Peacock Network to a close.
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‘Once Upon a Time’ Vancouver actor Gabe Khouth Dead at 46
Khouth died following a motorcycle crash in Port Moody on Tuesday.
CNN Editor Resigns in Disgrace over Long History of Tirades Against ‘Jewish Pigs’…
editor at CNN has resigned after a series of antisemitic comments
Smalltown Ontario radio station hoping to restore sense of pride in ‘O Canada’
Playing the national anthem preceding the 12 o’clock news is all part of a test pilot that myFM started in mid-June.
Young people in UK abandon TV news ‘almost entirely’
While the average person aged 65 and over watches 33 minutes of TV news a day, this falls to just two minutes among people aged 16-24, according the media regulator’s annual news consumption report.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Art Mooney
From the 1955 movie “Battle Cry”: Honey Babe by the Art Mooney Orchestra
FRIDAY in Broadcast History .. July 26th
IT WAS JULY 26th .. when the Abe Burrows Show premiered on CBS radio, as the comedy writer got his own 15 minute program…
When UBC radio station CiTR was approved for operation on 650 KHz via AM carrier current, to cover the Point Grey campus only….
When the ABC-TV daytime soap General Hospital taped its 7,000th episode…
..and when legendary radio personality Don Percy (pictured) did his last morning show on Vancouver’s oldies station CISL AM 650, before returning to Winnipeg.
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
Cortes Island Community Radio appeals for funds following transmission failure
A connection in the transmission tower had become exposed to the elements, becoming corroded and waterlogged.
Toronto Radio Host Under Fire After Tweeting Racist Comments
Mike Stafford, the host of Global News Radio’s “The Morning Show”, is currently under investigation by his employer after tweeting and deleting some pretty racist sentiments last week.
Justin Trudeau’s flawed media bailout package – Anthony Fury
If True North’s Anthony Furey had it his way, the best relationship between the government and the media would be no relationship at all.
Global Winnipeg Names Lisa Dutton as Evening News Anchor
Courtesy of July 25, 2019 Global Winnipeg has named Lisa Dutton as the station’s new 6 p.m. anchor. No stranger to Winnipeg, Dutton relocated to the city in 2017 with her family. She was previously the morning anchor at Global Saskatoon for 12 years. “Lisa’s thirst for knowledge, naturally-curious nature and passion for news has brought her […]
CONFIRMED: Off-Air Bloodbath at CTV Vancouver
Reports are circulating of the turfing of as many as 11 behind-the-scenes longterm employees at CTV Vancouver as of yesterday.
Yukon Jack in a Shoot!
In Wrestling, a shoot is when two wrestlers go unscripted into the ring and have it out. Yukon Jack from 100.3 The Bear and I don’t wrestle one another any more –
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Nat ‘King’ Cole
150 of Nat singles reached the charts of pop, R & B and country. He started out as a trio of jazz artists and eventually a vocalist. Send For Me was one of the hits in 1957 for Nat. Sadly he passed on at age 45.
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THURSDAY in Broadcast History .. July 25th
IT WAS JULY 25th … when the Canadian Marconi Company made the first trans-Atlantic two-way radio broadcast from Signal Hill, Newfoundland, to the S-S “Victoria” 1200 miles away…
When 2XAG in Schenectady, NY (later known as WGY) became the first radio station in the U.S. to broadcast with a 50,000-watt transmitter….
When in pre-WWII New York City TV station W2XBS presented television’s first musical comedy. The show was Topsy and Eva ….
..and when NBC-TV’s “Midnight Special” featured songs by Neil Sedaka, Janis Ian, Jessi Colter, and Kraftwerk. Hostess for the week was Helen Reddy (pictured).
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
Blade Runner actor Rutger Hauer dead at 75
More recently, Hauer was featured on TV in story arcs in HBO’s True Blood, and Syfy’s Channel Zero, which is filmed in Manitoba.
Anthony Gismondi on Harry McWatters on the Brock Jackson Show on EZ Rock
Harry McWatters, founder of Sumac Ridge Estate, SYL Ranch, Time Estate, Time Winery and Evolve Cellars died in his sleep on July 23rd, 2019.
Calvin To Leaving CHEK
It’s not clear if he jumped or was pushed, but Calvin worked his last CHEK newscast as an anchor last Sunday.
Susan Woods (nee Fisher) Dies in Victoria at age 66
Details of her extensive radio/TV resume can be found inside. She succumbed to cancer July 20 at age 66.
Art Neville, New Orleans funk star, dies aged 81
The keyboardist and singer behind the Meters and the Neville Brothers was hailed as an icon by Louisiana governor John Edwards
CHEK Chooses Andy Neal to Host 10 pm News
For more than a year Neal has been host of the station’s morning news which was available only on-line.
‘The National’ Ratings Tanking
While The National averaged 401,000 viewers, CTV National News had more than double that number, with 993,000 tuning in.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Creedence Clearwater Revival
Lead vocalist was John Fogerty, and others in the group included his brother Tom, plus Tom Cook and Doug Clifford. They recorded many albums and singles, including this hit from 1969. The original group rarely reunited since their breakup in 1973.
WEDNESDAY in Broadcast History .. July 24th
IT WAS JULY 24th .. when U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt (pictured) stopped in the middle of his 4th ‘Fireside Chat’ on national radio and asked for a glass of water, which he then sipped…
When the melodramatic serial “Romance of Helen Trent” debuted on US midwest regional radio before becoming a CBS network staple three months later, and running daily for the next 27 years!…
When NBC correspondent Edwin Newman became news anchor of the TV network’s ‘Today Show’….
..and when the independent sales of three BC radio stations.. CJAT Trail. CJAV Port Alberni, and CKAY Duncan .. were approved by the CRTC.
ALL the milestones for July 24th INSIDE.
David Hedison, Captain in ‘Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea’, Dies at 92
Hedison joined Roger Moore in the 1973 James Bond film “Live and Let Die” as well as Timothy Dalton in 1989 with “License to Kill,” becoming the first actor to play CIA agent Felix Leiter twice. In the 1980s and 1990s, he worked on shows such as “Another World,” “T.J. Hooker,” “Dynasty,” “The Love Boat,” “Who’s the Boss” and “The Colbys.”
RIP Bill Luxton, Ottawa TV Pioneer, of ‘Willy & Floyd’
Best-known as the first half of the Willy and Floyd comedy team, Luxton was found lifeless at the bottom of his backyard pool on Brierwood Avenue in Highland Park on Saturday evening. He was 92.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Bert Kaempfert
German orchestra leader, music producer, arranger and songwriter. This instrumental was a big hit in 1960. Bert passed on at age 56 June 1980
TUESDAY in Broadcast History .. July 23rd
IT WAS JULY 23rd … when the Telstar communications satellite made possible the first live TV broadcast from the US to Europe…
When Toronto-born rocker Neil Young (pictured), at age 17, held his first recording session in the studios of Winnipeg radio station CKRC…
When the FCC approved the AM stereo radio system; KTSA in San Antonio was the first to go stereo…
..and when the three-year old television network FOX-TV topped ABC, NBC and CBS in the ratings for the 1st time, thanks to “America’s Most Wanted.”
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE. Also, on this day in 2011, Amy Whitehouse died.
Chicago’s Walter Flakus Joins 107.7 The End as APD & Afternoon Host
CUMULUS Alternative WKQX/CHICAGO APD/MD/night-timer WALTER FLAKUS is moving to ENTERCOM Alternative KNDD (107.7 THE END)/SEATTLE effective AUGUST 6th.
Vancouver’s CKNW Celebrates 75 Years!
CKNW AM 980 will air its 75th Anniversary Broadcast from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. August 15th live on location from Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St., New Westminster.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Paul Anka
Diana from 1956, the song that began the career of Paul
MONDAY in Broadcast History .. July 22nd
IT WAS JULY 22nd … when the British sitcom that gave rise to CBS-TV’s ‘All in the Family’, ‘Till Death Us Do Part’ debuted on BBC-TV…
When a UK floating pirate radio station, “Swinging Scotland”, shut down for lack of funds…
When The Doors were guests on ABC-TV’s American Bandstand, performing “Crystal Ship” and “Light My Fire”…
.. and when a license for Kelowna’s second radio station CKIQ-1150 was approved by the CRTC.
ALL the milestones for July 22nd INSIDE.
After a Decade Together K96.3 Kelowna Hosts Sign Off
The 10-year radio partnership broke up so Tony Peyton can retire and David Larsen can take another on-air radio job out of town.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Connie Francis
Another chart topper in 1959 for Connie: Lipstick On Your Collar.
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SUNDAY in Broadcast History .. July 21st
It’s the date that gave us Marshall McLuhan, Don Knotts (pictured), Robin Williams and country music’s Paul Brandt.
The CRTC gave approval to the Global TV network, Johnny Cash’s “I Walk the Line” started an 8 week reign atop the Country Music chart, Queen played the Montreal Forum, and Entertainment Tonight’s Mary Hart insured her legs for $2 million.
Roger Ailes was forced out as head man at Fox News and Fox Business.
Leaving us on July 21st were actors Basil Rathbone and Robert Young, broadcaster Dave Garroway, singer Dorothy Collins, and musician Long John Baldry.
Scores more milestones for the date INSIDE.
RIP Jack Allen, of KVI/KMPS & not to forget ‘Loveline’ on 570am
His wife, Freddie, preceded him in death a month ago. After 35 years of marriage, they are still together.
Another Deep Dive into McBride’s CRTC Troubles
Matthew McBride filed an application for authorization to change ownership and effective control of the English-language Tofino and Ucluelet Commercial FM Radio stations to Cameron Randall Dennison, much to the chagrin of two former managers of Ukee Radio.
CBS Stations Go Dark on DirecTV in Fee Dispute
CBS says it offered a 30 day extension for negotiations but AT&T declined the offer. “While we continue to negotiate in good faith and hope that AT&T agrees to fair terms soon, this loss of CBS programming could last a long time,” the statement continued.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Tex Beneke & The Modernaires and Glenn Miller Orchestra
Just in case there is the odd young one that does not know what a Jukebox is. Ask your parents. From 1942 Tex Beneke & The Millionaires with Jukebox Saturday Night.
SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. July 20th
IT WAS JULY 20th … when NBC radio debuted ‘G-Men’ as a Saturday night feature. For most of its 20-year run the title was ‘Gangbusters’…
When “The Arthur Murray Party” premiered on ABC TV, featuring the man behind a nationwide chain of dance schools and his wife Kathryn. As it continued its 10-year run on the tube it would move to DuMont, CBS, & NBC…
When UBC’s student-operated radio station CiTR-FM broadcast in stereo for the first time….
..and when Vancouver-born actor James Doohan (pictured), best known for playing Scotty on Star Trek, died at his home in suburban Seattle at age 85.
ALL the milestones for July 20th INSIDE.
Canadian media needs to get over its Trump fixation
Despite a Canadian election looming, the media is asking Justin Trudeau and Andrew Scheer about Donald Trump’s tweets.
Google and Facebook keep track of all the weird porn you watch
The research paper indicates that Google runs tracking services on roughly 74 percent of the pornography websites included in the study. On the other hand, Facebook only ran trackers on approximately 10 percent.
Ontario Radio Veteran John Harada Dies Suddenly at 65
Prior to leaving for the US eight months ago Harada had spent the previous three years hosting afternoon drive at community station The River 88.7 in Mount Forest Ontario.
‘CBS Evening News’ ratings plummet on Norah O’Donnell’s debut
The former co-host of “CBS This Morning” came in last place among evening news shows on Monday despite a much-publicized premiere that included a sit-down with Jeff Bezos, the richest man in the world.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Eddie Cochran
Eddie died after a car accident during his British Tour, he was just 21. Not many top of the chart hits. Sittin’ In The Balcony hit the airwaves in 1957
FRIDAY in Broadcast History .. July 19th
IT WAS JULY 19th .. when Regina’s pioneer radio station CKCK signed on with 2000 watts at 420 metres. ..
When the BBC World Service began frequent playing of the first notes of Beethoven’s 5th Symphony as Prime Minister Winston Churchill launched his “V for Victory” campaign…
When Our Miss Brooks, starring Eve Arden and Gale Gordon (pictured), began its 9-year run on CBS radio…
..and when Vancouver’s CJNW-730 signed on with modern rock and no DJs, preparatory to introducing its ill-fated MOJO format, talk radio for males, three weeks later.
ALL the milestones for July 19th INSIDE.
Veteran TV Crew Member on ‘Titans’ Killed during Special Effects test in Toronto
Special effects co-ordinator and “treasured colleague” Warren Appleby died after an accident at a special effects facility.
Netflix Loses US$17 Billion in Value in One Day
Wall Street punished the leader in streaming media for announcing a day prior that it added only 2.7 million subscribers in the most recent quarter, far shy of the 5 million it had previously forecast.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring The Mama’s and The Papa’s
The Mama’s and Papas were a major group in the 1960’s with hits like this California Dreaming in 1966
THURSDAY in Broadcast History .. July 18th
IT WAS JULY 18th …. when Saskatoon got its first radio station as CFQC signed on 400 metres with 200 watts of power….
When CKVU-TV was licensed as Vancouver’s third television station. It signed on 14 months later. Today it is known as City-TV…
When CBS radio introduced its experimental Columbia Workshop of the Air,..
..and when obits included one-half of Canada’s favorite comedy team Johnny Wayne; and veteran NBC & PBS newsman Paul Duke.
Details of ALL the July 18th milestones INSIDE.
Victoria’s Ian Tyson & Sylvia to be Inducted Separately into Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame
The duo’s 1964’s hit, Four Strong Winds, has been deemed one of the most influential songs in Canadian history.
The Workplace Listening Opportunity Is Bigger Than Ever in the US
The market for audio entertainment at work has never been bigger (or younger). Fully 60% of the ratings-susceptible respondents we’ve identified say they listen at work.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Roy Hamilton
Roy between successful from 1954 – 1961. He had a number of hits including You’re Gonna Need Magic from 1961. Roy died a young man in July 1969 at 40 years of age
WEDNESDAY in Broadcast History .. July 17th
Broadcast celebrities born July 17th include Canadians Art Linkletter (pictured) and Donald Sutherland, actress/singer Diahann Carroll and Baywatch’s David Hasselhoff.
Disneyland opened its doors in California, John Chancellor debuted as host of NBC-TV’s Today Show, Anne Murray scored another #1 hit, and Rod Stewart released his first solo single, “Maggie Mae.”
Obits for July 17th include broadcasters Walter Cronkite and Bernard Cowan, jazz greats Billie Holliday, John Coltrane and Peter Appleyard, author Mickey Spillane, and actors Larry Haines, Elaine Stritch and Geraldine Fitzgerald.
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
R. Kelly Ordered Held Without Bail On Sex Crime Charges
R. Kelly has been ordered held without bond at a hearing Tuesday in federal court in Chicago. The singer entered a not-guilty plea.
Saskatchewan Joins Media Country-wide in Losing Access to Police Scanners
The Regina Police Service (RPS) sent out letters saying it’s terminating the current Radio System Access Agreement and asking all stations to bring their radio scanner equipment to the police station to be deprogrammed by Aug. 6.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Ralph Marterie
Ralph was a big band leader from Italy. He died in October 1978 age 63. He first played professionally at age 14 in Chicago. Skokiaan was a hit for Ralph in 1954.
TUESDAY in Broadcast History .. July 16th
IT WAS JULY 16th … when Diana Ross & the Supremes guest hosted NBC-TV’s Tonight Show, while at the same hour Janis Joplin was the sole guest on ABC-TV’s Dick Cavett Show….
When Los Angeles disc jockey Rick Dees (pictured) debuted his late night TV show “Into The Night with Rick Dees” on ABC-TV…
When the Beach Boys appeared on NBC-TV’s Today Show, on the 37th anniversary of their signing by Capitol Records…
..and when the domestic TV diva Martha Stewart was sentenced to 5 months in prison.
ALL the milestones for July 16th INSIDE.
John Plul “Goodbye Gala” Set for Tuesday July 23rd
It is scheduled for 4 p.m. Tuesday July 23rd at Terminal City Club, 837 West Hastings St.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring O.C. Smith
O.C.’s hit Little Green Apples made it to the #2 spot on the Billboard 100 in 1968. He became a pastor and founder of the City of Angels Church in Los Angeles, California where he ministered for 16 years. O.C. died at age 69 in November 2001.
MONDAY in Broadcast History .. July 15th
IT WAS JULY 15th … when “Music and the Spoken Word” debuted on KSL Salt Lake City. It is still heard today on radio & TV & online…
When radio station CKLN 1420 first went on the air in Nelson, B.C….
When 24-year old singer Patti Page made her TV debut in a CBS summer replacement series for Perry Como..
When ‘One Life to Live’ began its 42-year run on ABC-TV daytime…
..and when cable news network MSNBC began operations in Secaucus, New Jersey, a joint project of Microsoft & NBC TV.
ALL the milestones for July 15th INSIDE.
Harvey Weinstein Trial Fuels Rebirth of Court TV
The new owners bought Court TV’s name, logo and library, and will revive its practice of airing trials virtually in their entirety for much of the day while talking about trials and all things legal for the rest of the day.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band
At the age of 74 (as of this writing) Seger continues to entertain audiences. He sings rock and heartland rock. Against The Wind is one of hit many hits from 1980.
SUNDAY in Broadcast History .. July 14th
IT WAS JULY 14th … when satirist Stan Freberg (pictured) debuted a weekly sketch comedy series on CBS Radio; it ran for 15 unsponsored weeks….
When one of the shock jock’s early forays into TV, “The Howard Stern Summer Show” premiered on WWOR-TV in New York City…
When TV trash-talk show host Jerry Springer officially filed papers to run for the U.S. Senate from Ohio…
..and when two distinguished network news anchors, CBS’s Douglas Edwards and NBC’s John Chancellor, were born.
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
SF Giants’ women broadcasters signal change in baseball’s old boys’ club
Renel Brooks-Moon is at the center of an ever-growing circle of 5 women in on-air roles with the San Francisco Giants.
Saluting Radioman Sparky Taft!
probably the two most successful broadcasters in the Northwest are Pat O’Day, and Sparky. His family are the pioneers of broadcasting in the state of Washington. He personally, has been General Manager of 8 radio stations. Sparky built KRKO in Everett to be one of the most successful stations in the Northwest, kicking Seattle radio’s butts for many years.
The Mind-Blowing Amount of Time Americans Spend Watching TV
Netflix users streamed a whopping 52 billion-plus minutes of The Office in 2018, according to Nielsen figures, and 32.6 billion minutes of Friends.
Hockey Night in Canada’s Don Cherry sticking around and standing fast
Last weekend a report suggested Sportsnet might not retain Cherry – sending shockwaves through a country that’s watched the HNIC fixture since 1982.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Jefferson Airplane
Based in San Francisco, the rock band known as Jefferson Airplane, started out in 1965. By 1967 they had the hit entitled White Rabbit.
SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. July 13th
IT WAS JULY 13th .. when Allan Slaight bought rocker CFOX in Montreal and within two weeks turned its music to Country ..
When BBC Radio banned “No One Is Innocent” by the Sex Pistols….
When sportscaster Howard Cosell said that he was “tired of being tied to the football mentality” and asked to be released from duties on ABC’s Monday Night Football…
..and when Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler (pictured) announced he was leaving FOX-TV’s American Idol after two seasons, to focus his attention back on the band.
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
Research Director Inc. Analyzes Latest Seattle Radio PPM’s
KISW moved back to #1 (18-34) for the first time since AUGUST thanks to its best share in over a year.
$5 Billion Fine Approved for Facebook
The fine would be the largest the FTC has levied on a tech company. But it won’t make much of a dent for Facebook, which had nearly $56 billion in revenue last year.
Joe Perkins Makes his CHEK Debut; O’Hara-Byrne Takes New Role
Perkins will anchor CHEK’s 6 pm News starting Monday.
RIP Peace FM’s Leo Sabulsky, Beloved Chetwynd BC Fire Chief, 67
Leo was known far and wide as a selfless man whose sense of community knew no bounds. A man who,when told something couldn’t be done, went out and did it.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Dinah Washington & Brook Benton
A Rockin’ Good Way (To Mess Around & Fall In Love)
This was the second pairing of them, with A Rockin’ Good Way (To Mess Around & Fall In Love) in 1960. Dinah died at the young age of 39.
FRIDAY in Broadcast History .. July 12th
IT WAS JULY 12th .. when the Toronto Daily Star’s pioneering radio station CFCA had its Grand Opening. Foster Hewitt broadcast his first hockey game on CFCA seven months later. ..
When The Adventures of Sam Spade was heard for the first time, on ABC Radio. Howard Duff (pictured) starred as the San Francisco detective in the summer replacement series which quickly won a year-round following …
When PBS began airing concerts by the Boston Pops Orchestra…
…and when the daytime game show “Family Feud” premiered on ABC-TV with Richard Dawson as host.
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
Movin’ 92.5 and KZOK Share 6+ Lead in New Seattle PPM’s
Former 6+ leader KUOW pushed down to #3.
Genevieve Borne: Vive Le Difference
Genevieve Borne is really talented. I met her in 1992 after a concert and was enamoured with her immediately. She is a bridge to the province I love, and a broadcaster I respect and emulate where applicable.
MEDIA BIAS: Global News Slammed For Horribly Deceptive Headline Misrepresenting Andrew Scheer On Conversion Therapy
Establishment media bias is heating up as the press does the bidding of the Trudeau Liberals.
Postmedia Expects at Least $8 Million in Taxpayer Subsidies
Postmedia expects to get $8 million to $10 million this year from taxpayers under the federal government’s subsidy program to support “a strong and independent news media.”
Chuck’s Classics, featuring The Russ Morgan Orchestra
The big band leader popular during the 1930’s and 1940’s. Russ had a number of hits including Cruising Down the River in 1949. He died at the age of 65
THURSDAY in Broadcast History .. July 11th
Actors Tab Hunter and Sela Ward, announcer Harry Von Zell (pictured)l and Canadian guitarist Liona Boyd were born on July 11th.
Elvis had his final Sun Records session, Mac Davis debuted his summer CBS-TV variety show, Rupert Holmes hosted NBC-TV’s Midnight Special, and Frank Sinatra got married for the 4th time.
Orson Welles debuted his Mercury Theatre players as a weekly prime time feature of CBS radio.
Obits this date include Vancouver talk radio host Gary Bannerman, composer George Gershwin, singers Helen Forrest and Frances Langford, actors Laurence Olivier and Ray Collins, and iconic New York Yankee P.A. announcer Bob Sheppard.
All the milestones for July 11th are INSIDE.
Accomplished Alberta Broadcaster Sounds “Alarm” About Youth Smartphone Addiction Causing Sleep Deprivation
Stats show that the majority of students are arriving at school extremely fatigued and 84% are sleeping with their smartphones on.
Two Canadian cinema owners receive death threats ahead of Unplanned screening
Police are investigating death threats sent to two Canadian independent theatre owners because they are screening the pro-life movie Unplanned on July 12
Documentary Film about Toronto’s The Edge CFNY & its Late Star Martin Streek
Ten years after Streek’s death, Wil Dunlop has decided to direct a documentary about him called Keep It Locked and Cranked, a phrase Streek often used while on the air.
Rip Torn, Artie the Producer on ‘The Larry Sanders Show,’ Dies at 88
The respected Emmy winner and Oscar and Tony nominee always aimed for authenticity but had a reputation as a trouble-maker.