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- Buzz Knight: Healthy Paranoia and the 'Sound Off' Podcast with Matt Cundill
- Chuck's Classics, featuring Rod Stewart
- SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. Feb. 16th
- Cox Sells Majority Stake in KIRO-TV & its 13 Other TV Stations
- 'Cosmos' Bumped from Fox as Neil deGrasse Tyson Investigation Continues
- Us and Them premieres on CHEK
- Chuck's Classics, featuring Caterina Valente
- FRIDAY in Broadcast History .. Feb. 15th
- Broadcast Journalist George Orr wins Green Nomination for 2019 Fed Election
- The deeper reason for drug ads on television, by Jon Rappoport
- New Content Manager for Vista Radio's Vancouver Island stations
- Chuck's Classics, featuring The Mills Brothers
- VALENTINE's DAY in Broadcast History .. Thurs. Feb. 14th
- The Pac-12 TV Networks are Struggling Worse than you Imagine
- A Fond Farewell to Ed Jurak, He Kept Vancouver's KHz Humming
- Our fellow broadcaster and friend, Gord Leighton needs our support with his new project
- Today, Feb. 13, is World Radio Day. Hug a DJ.
- Chuck's Classics, featuring Roy Hamilton
- WEDNESDAY in Broadcast History .. Feb. 13th
- David Spade's New post-"Daily Show" Program will Trend Away from Politics
- Sean Dilworth from 99.9 BOB-FM in Winnipeg joins Matt on the 'Sound Off' Podcast
- Chuck's Classics, featuring The Everly Brothers
- TUESDAY in Broadcast History .. Feb. 12th
- CBC's Joe Schlesinger, one of Canada's foremost journalists, has died at 90
- Nicki Minaj & Ariana Grande: ‘We Were Bullied’ by the Grammys Producer
Buzz Knight: Healthy Paranoia and the ‘Sound Off’ Podcast with Matt Cundill
Beasley Media Group EVP Strategy & Innovation, Buzz Knight (Photo)
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Rod Stewart
Rod is a singer & songwriter. Born in London in January 1945, he is one of the best selling artists of all time. Sold over one million records including this one from 1970
SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. Feb. 16th
It was Feb. 16th when Foster Hewitt broadcast his very first hockey play-by-play, Toronto Argonauts vs. the Kitchener Greenshirts, over the Toronto Star’s pioneer radio station CFCA.
When Vancouver’s (predecessor to CBU Radio) CRCV increased power from 500 to 5,000 watts, and moved into new studios in the new Hotel Vancouver,
When for the first time host John Daly presided over an early TV Sunday night institution, ‘What’s My Line?’ It lasted 17 years!
And when during a week co-hosting the syndicated ‘Mike Douglas Show,’ John Lennon sang two duets with his hero, Chuck Berry.
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
Cox Sells Majority Stake in KIRO-TV & its 13 Other TV Stations
Private equity giant Apollo Global Management has cut a deal with Atlanta-based CoxEnterprises to buy a majority stake in Cox’s 13 TV stations as well as three newspapers and a handful of radio stations in Ohio.
‘Cosmos’ Bumped from Fox as Neil deGrasse Tyson Investigation Continues
Two women, Dr. Katelyn Allers and Ashley Watson, have accused Tyson of inappropriate sexual advances.
Us and Them premieres on CHEK
CHEK is donating the airtime and studio time and using sponsorship from the Victoria Foundation and Island Health to cover the license fee and to advertise widely the showing of the film.
Victoria is dealing with a housing crisis and an opioid epidemic. This film and the panel discussion aim to help the community understand those problems better and to aid in the search for solutions.
FRIDAY in Broadcast History .. Feb. 15th
On this date ‘My True Story’ began its daily, almost 19-year run on ABC Radio.
“The Dick Clark Saturday Night Beechnut Show,” a musical variety half-hour, debuted on ABC-TV.
Vancouver’s CFBT-FM (The Beat, now Virgin Radio)) first began testing its transmitter on 94.5 KHz.
The ‘Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary Special’ aired on NBC-TV.
And one of the stars of the CBS- TV sitcom M*A*S*H, McLean Stevenson (pictured), suffered a fatal heart attack at age 68.
ALL the milestones for Feb. 15th INSIDE.
The deeper reason for drug ads on television, by Jon Rappoport
Television viewers are inundated with drug ads from Big Pharma. It’s a flood
New Content Manager for Vista Radio’s Vancouver Island stations
Kent Schumaker takes over as of March 4th.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring The Mills Brothers
Originally known as the Four Kings of Harmony. They were active from 1928 to 1982. They made more than 2,000 recordings, sold about 50 million copies and achieved at least a dozen gold records. Get A Job is one of them from 1958
VALENTINE’s DAY in Broadcast History .. Thurs. Feb. 14th
It’s the date that Vancouver’s CKMO AM 1410 became C-FUN, under new ownership.
The first lady, Jacqueliine Kennedy gave a televised tour of the White House to both CBS and NBC.
CBS news anchor Walter Cronkite, the ‘most trusted man in America,’ announced his retirement.
The musical special, ‘Barbra Streisalnd: Timeless’ aired in prime time on FOX.
John and Yoko were in Philadelphia to begin a week co-hosting “The Mike Douglas Show.”
And music legend Frank Zappa appeared on NBC-TV’s “Miami Vice” playing the head of a drug ring.
ALL the milestones for Feb 14th INSIDE.
The Pac-12 TV Networks are Struggling Worse than you Imagine
Some schools are receiving annual payouts from the networks that are a fraction of what they’d hoped for — and a fraction of what has been reported in the media.
A Fond Farewell to Ed Jurak, He Kept Vancouver’s KHz Humming
The beloved engineer had a MacGyver-like talent for keeping stations on air.
Our fellow broadcaster and friend, Gord Leighton needs our support with his new project
I am asking a favour of my broadcasting colleagues, whether retired or still working, young or old, rookie or seasoned After 53-years in commercial broadcasting, my position was eliminated two years ago. One door closed, but another opened!
Today, Feb. 13, is World Radio Day. Hug a DJ.
World Radio Day is a UNESCO-sponsored event that acknowledges the effect, impact and importance radio has had on society since it emerged as a consumer technology more than a hundred years ago.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Roy Hamilton
Active from 1947 until his death at age 40 in July 1969. He had charted songs on the Billboard R&B and popular charts. This one from 1958
WEDNESDAY in Broadcast History .. Feb. 13th
Jack Webb’s (pictured) first popular radio series, ‘Pat Novack for Hire,’ went national on ABC, following a successful West Coast run.
The pre-school children’s show ‘Mr. Dressup’ with Ernie Coombs began a nearly 30 year run on CBC-TV.
ABC-TV announced it had renewed ‘NYPD Blue’ for a tenth seaason.
And campus radio station CJSF FM 90.1 signed-on from Simon Fraser University in Burnaby.
ALL the milestones for Feb. 13th INSIDE.
David Spade’s New post-“Daily Show” Program will Trend Away from Politics
Spade and a rotating group of his comedian and celebrity friends will break down the pop culture news of the day.
Sean Dilworth from 99.9 BOB-FM in Winnipeg joins Matt on the ‘Sound Off’ Podcast
Sean Dilworth is half the man he used to be. Figuratively only. In whole, he is stronger, smarter and more confident than ever. He made a life decision to get physically stronger, which led to a number of other changes in his life.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring The Everly Brothers
Duo consists of Don and Phil. Phil pass on in January 2014 at the age of 74. The brothers caught the eye of one Chet Akins, and the run of hits began
TUESDAY in Broadcast History .. Feb. 12th
It’s the date that Calvin Coolidge made the first US presidential political speech on radio.
When Winnipeg’s CKY moved up the dial from 910 KHz to 780.
When Vancouver’s CKWX was authorized to increase power from 100 watts to a whopping 1,000 watts.
When the comic strip superhero ‘Superman’ made his first appearance on radio via New York’s WOR.
And when actor Nicholas Colasanto (pictured), who played Coach on NBC-TV’s Cheers, died of a heart ailment partway through the the third season of the sitcom at age 61.
Details and ALL the milestones for Feb.12th INSIDE.
CBC’s Joe Schlesinger, one of Canada’s foremost journalists, has died at 90
He covered some of the key events of the 20th century as a foreign correspondent for CBC News: the Iranian Revolution, the Contra war in Nicaragua, the fall of the Berlin Wall and the first Persian Gulf war, among many others.
Nicki Minaj & Ariana Grande: ‘We Were Bullied’ by the Grammys Producer
Nicki Minaj is speaking out against Grammys producer Ken Ehrlich just days after Ariana Grande called him out for statements regarding her not performing at this year’s Grammy Awards.
US Talk Hall Of Famer Bruce Williams Dies, 86
Williams was 81 years old when he hung up his head phones for the final time in 2013, signing off as he always did by saying, “Keep in touch.”
A Chicago Vinyl Factory is Making Records for the First Time in Decades
Inside the former Hammond Organ Factory on Chicago’s North Side is the city’s first vinyl pressing plant in decades.
Grammys: Ryan Seacrest slammed for Cringeworthy Lady Gaga interview
It didn’t take long for the presenter to be roasted on social media.
It’s the return of Flow 93.5
It’s back. That’s right, Flow 93.5 is back after a nearly three year absence. Congrats to everyone at Stingray Toronto on bringing back this legendary station.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring B.J. Thomas
Thomas had hits in the 60’s and 70’s. They were reached on the pop, country and Christian charts. And Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head hit is from 1970
MONDAY in Broadcast History .. Feb. 11th
Two memorable series from Old Time Radio debuted on this date .. ‘The Chamber Music Society of Lower Basin Street’ on NBC, and ‘Yours Truly Johnny Dollar’ on CBS.
Jack Paar (pictured) walked off NBC-TV’s ‘Tonight Show’ because the network had censored his bathroom joke.
The 100th episode of ‘Ironside’ aired, starring New Westminster’s Raymond Burr.
And Kurt Russell’s TV-movie titled ‘Elvis!’ debuted on ABC.
ALL the milestones for Feb. 11th INSIDE.
Is a change coming to The Move in Toronto?
Are the rumors true? Is my source accurate? Word is Flow is coming back to Toronto and replacing the Move
RIP Broadcaster Mike Cleaver, Newsman Extraordinaire, Aged 72
Mike had been fighting kidney disease for the past few months and it finally claimed his life this morning.
My Favourite Flashback with Paul Young
Paul turned into a 1980s teen idol by subsequent solo success. He is famous for hit singles such as “Love of the Common People”, “Wherever I Lay My Hat”, “Come Back and Stay”, “Every Time You Go Away” and “Everything Must Change
SUNDAY in Broadcast History .. Feb. 10th
It was a Feb 10th when Toronto radio station CFRB was signed on by Ted Rogers, Sr.(pictured)
It was also Feb 10th when the Saturday morning TV series ‘My Friend Flicka’ (starring a 12 year old Canadian) debuted on CBS.
When the UK singing duo Chad & Jeremy played dramatic roles on ‘The Dick Van Dyke Show.’
When NBC-TV aired the 100th episode of ‘Miami Vice.’
And when Vancouver actor Robert Clothier, who played the loveable rogue ‘Relic’ on the CBC series ‘The Beachcombers,’ died at age 77.
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
The Canadian Press cuts jobs to deal with declining revenue
The Canadian Press is cutting six editorial positions, mostly in the news agency’s Atlantic bureau in Halifax.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Sly & The Family Stone
A San Francisco Group formed in 1966. The helped pioneer the so-called “psychedelic soul sound”. Hot Fun In The Summertime a hit in 1968.
SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. Feb. 9th
It was a Feb. 9th when Vancouver’s CHQM AM 1320 ended 34 years of nostalgic/easy listening music and morphed into all-Chinese-language CHMB.
When AM 730 switched from a MOJO talk radio format to become Vancouver’s first All-Sports station.
When The Beatles made their first of three appearances on CBS-TV’s ‘Ed Sullivan Show’ (pictured).
And when the 100th episode of ‘Beverly Hills 90210’ aired on FOX.
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
Calgary’s Country 105 Radiothon sets New Record for the Alberta Children’s Hospital
With matching funds added, this year’s total donations for the Alberta Children’s Hospital reached a North American milestone. This brings the overall Radiothon total since 2003 to more than $31.1 million.
Bell to Launch STARZ in Canada March 1st
Starz will become available directly across Canada as an add-on to Crave for an extra $6 a month.
Veteran CBC Announcer Laurie Mills (Prince Rupert/Calgary) Dead at 80
Laurie was an announcer with the CBC for 35 years, He retired after 23 years at CBC Calgary in 1996.
Victoria’s KOOL FM becomes 107.3 Virgin Radio
Victoria’ s hit music station is getting a makeover
UK’s Albert Finney, Chameleon-Like Star of Stage and Screen, Dies at 82
The actor who played Winston Churchill in a TV film was diagnosed with kidney cancer in 2007.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Bobby Bare
Bobby is a country singer having hits on rock ’n roll as well. He has won an Grammy, after that he had hits hitting the charts like 500 Miles Away From Home in 1963.
FRIDAY in Broadcast History .. Feb. 8th
It was a Feb 8th when President Warren G. Harding had the first radio installed in the White House.
When Prince George got its first radio station… CKPG with 250 watts at 1230 KHz.
When Seattle’s KIRO TV channel 7 (CBS) began broadcasting.
When Johnny Cash (pictured) made his one-and-only appearance on CBS-TV’s ‘Ed Sullivan Show.’
And when ‘The Dukes of Hazzard’ ended its 6-and-a-half-year run on CBS-TV.
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
Troy McCallum joins with Matt on the ‘Sound Off’ Podcast
Troy McCallum had it all figured out. He listened to the episode with Gruff Gushnowski and knew that doing the podcast in the car would be a fitting place to talk radio. After all, he spends up to 3 hours a day in the car listening to the radio on the way to work as program director at Boom 97.3 in Toronto
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Gene Pitney
Gene charted 16 top hits. One such hit was (The Man Who Shot) Liberty Valance in 1962
1962
THURSDAY in Broadcast History .. Feb. 7th
Jane Fonda made her TV acting debut in the NBC’ movie for television ‘A String of Beads,’ which she credits for being considered for more serious bigscreen roles.
The 100th episodes of two iconic CBS-TV series, ‘Barnaby Jones’ and ‘Magnum PI’ aired, eight years apart.
Comedian Richard Pryor guested on Tom Jones’ first variety hour for ATV in the UK.
Gladys Knight and the Pips (pictured), Carol Channing and Sid Caesar headlined ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ on CBS-TV.
And Robin Williams starred in the pilot movie about ‘Mork & MIndy.’ The ABC-TV series began the following September.
ALL the milestones for Feb. 7th INSIDE.
TV Ratings: 46.8 Million Watch State of the Union, Up a Little vs. 2018
Just under 46.8 million people — 46.79 million, to be precise — watched President Trump’s address to Congress across 12 networks, about 3 percent more than watched a year ago.
Anonymous DJ Donates $100K for Move of Port Townsend Station
To cover the costs of constructing state-of-the-art studios at Fort Worden and securing a permanent transmitter site, the “KPTZ 2.0” capital campaign aims to raise $986,000.
Time once again for CMW’s Steve Young Broadcaster of the Year Award
Please take the opportunity to shine a spotlight on one of your rising stars, as CMW and “Friends of Steve Young” once again salute Steve with the “Allan Waters Young Broadcaster of the Year Award in Honour of Steve Young”.
Longtime WABC Weather Anchor is Suddenly Gone
Bill Evans, the weather personality at the New York City ABC flagship is no longer on Facebook. His bio has been removed from the station’s website and his title of WABC forecaster has been removed from his Twitter bio.
Behind the Scenes of TV’s Most Influential Show Ever
As Sesame Street celebrates five decades with 150 million viewers, its producers offer The Hollywood Reporter extraordinary access to Big Bird, Cookie Monster and the minds behind one of media’s only universally loved franchises — and reveal how a $100 million-a-year mainstay nearly went out of business.
iHeartMedia CEO: Alexa Is The New Radio
Despite the fact that radio stations are in daily competition at the local level, Bob Pittman says we are all together when we try to get advertisers to appreciate the benefits of audio.
“Save Cold Lake Radio”! (Stingray is Killing it.)
This is the second purge that Newcap (previous owner) and Stingray (current owner) have done with radio stations in the Lakeland. This purge has now cut all ON-AIR talent to ONE person per station.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring The Platters
(You’ve Got) The Magic Touch
1956
WEDNESDAY in Broadcast History .. Feb. 6th
Frank Sinatra debuted as star of the ‘Lucky Strike Hit Parade’ on CBS radio,
Two dramatic half-hours ‘Dangerous Assignment’ and ‘Nightbeat’ were introduced on the same night on NBC Radio.
The final episode of the talking horse comedy ‘Mr. Ed’ (with Vancouver’s Alan Young) aired on CBS-TV.
One of OTR’s last dramatic gasps ‘CBS Mystery Theatre’ (airing 5 times a week) had its premiere.
And Simon Fraser University’s CJSF-FM began testing at 90.1 MHz; its official launch was a week later on Valentines Day.
ALL the milestones for Feb. 6th INSIDE.
PROSALESGUY – The Top 10 Things Great Salespeople Don’t Do
Many articles have been written about what great Salespeople do. In our discussions with our sales training partners in Vancouver, Victoria, Edmonton, Calgary and Toronto we often approach it the other way by revealing what Great Salespeople don’t do
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Sonny James
Known as the “Southern Gentleman”.21 of his albums reached the Country top 10. This tune from 1957. Sonny died at the age of 87 February 2016
TUESDAY in Broadcast History .. Feb 5th
88 years ago today comedian Eddie Cantor’s illustrious radio career got underway as he made an appearance on Rudy Vallee’s “The Fleischmann Hour” on NBC.
Two decades later the Fifth Emmy Awards gave top honors to I Love Lucy, Thomas Mitchell and Helen Hayes.
Also this date ‘The Smothers Brothers Comedy Show’ (pictured) debuted on CBS-TV,
the 200th episode of ‘Married with Children’ aired on FOX-TV,
and the 50th ‘Andy Griffith Show’ was seen on CBS-TV.
ALL the milestones for Feb. 5th INSIDE.
Dragons’ Den’s 2019 audition tour to include Vancouver, Victoria, Abbotsford, and more
The CBC TV series Dragons’ Den will be launching a cross-country audition tour in Toronto on March 2 to find business pitchers for Season 14.
Kristoff St. John dead: ‘Young & the Restless’ star was only 52
The soap-opera actor played character Neil Winters for 28 years on Young & the Restless.’ He allegedly died of a possible alcohol overdose.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Chuck Berry
A singer, songwriter and one of the great pioneers of rock and roll. He developed his music style that included guitar solos and showmanship. He was a major influence on subsequent rock music. This is one of his monster hits from 1955
MONDAY in Broadcast History .. Feb. 4th
Baseball’s Jackie Robinson (pictured) signed a contract with NBC’s New York radio & TV stations as Director of Community Activities, thus becoming the first black broadcast executive.
Elvis Presley made his second appearance on CBS-TV’s ‘Dorsey Brothers Stage Show.’
ABC-TV aired a 25th anniversary salute to Dick Clark’s ‘American Bandstand.’
And Katie Couric’s “All Access Grammy Special” aired on CBS-TV, featuring interviews with Justin Timberlake, Katy Perry, Lil Wayne and Taylor Swift.
ALL the milestones for Feb. 4th INSIDE.
Hundreds gathered in Kamloops to remember radio icon Angelo Iacobucci
Iacobucci, also known as “Bootch” was remembered fondly by the many dignitaries, friends, and family members who took the stage to speak of him. He had died suddenly seven weeks ago just shy of his 61st birthday.
Daniel Greenfield’s article: The Fall of the Media Temple
The media sold off its own temple last week and no one noticed.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Tony Bennett
A Singer of most any genre. His first hit Because of You came out in 1951. Many more followed including I Left My Heart in San Francisco in 1962
SUNDAY in Broadcast History .. Feb. 3rd
The third of WXYZ Detroit’s kids radio adventure shows ‘Challenge of the Yukon’ debuted… for a Michigan audience only.
The comedy team of Abbott and Costello (pictured) joined the cast of CBS radio’s ‘Kate Smith Hour.’
The mischievous chimpanzee J. Fred Muggs became a regular on NBC-TV’s ‘Today Show.’
And Vancouver radio station C-ISL got the okay to move down the AM dial from 940 to 650 KHz and increase power to 10,000 watts.
ALL the milestones for Feb. 3rd INSIDE.
Victoria’s KOOL FM Teasing a Change
“On February 8th, Victoria gets its newest radio station.”
‘This Week in Money’ Featuring former White House adviser Anthony Scaramucci ‘The Mooch’
Anthony Scaramucci ‘The Mooch’ former White House staffer, founder of Sky Bridge Capital and author of Trump, the Blue Collar President
Lianne Laing joins Matt on the ‘Sound Off’ Podcast
Lianne Laing knew there was a moment when she would have to make the jump. After many years battling a 3:40am wake call to fulfill a role in television secondary to her original passion sports, change was inevitable. In November 2017, she left on her own accord and launched her website Lianne Laing – complete with a weekly podcast and You Tube Channel
Nearly a Decade Later, Peach City Radio has Gone Live on FM
Volunteers have been operating a 24/7 online stream of radio content since 2014 and this will continue in tandem with the FM signal.
The Future of Super Bowl Ads Doesn’t Include TV .. or Football
Skittles’ 2019 Super Bowl commercial is not only not during the Super Bowl, it’s not televised at all. It’s not even an ad: It’s a live musical skewering its own industry.
Choked-up Miller ready to say goodbye to golf’s broadcast booth
After three decades of analysis Johnny Miller will step aside after the third round at TPC Scottsdale, ceding the Sunday spotlight to the tournament leaders and his successor, Paul Azinger.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Glenn Miller
I am going out on a “limb” just in case there is young ones who do not know of Glenn Miller. This is one of best ones from 1945 (I’ve Got A Gal In) Kalamazoo
SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. Feb. 2nd
The parlour game ‘Twenty Questions’ began its 8-year run on the Mutual radio network.
Radio station CKLG signed on at 1070 KHz licensed to serve Vancouver’s North Shore.
‘What’s My Line’ (pictured) began a 17 year run Sunday nights on CBS-TV.
NBC-TV debuted the 90-minute musical ‘Midnight Special,’ which would run for almost nine years in the late Friday 1 am slot following Johnny Carson.
And Britney Spears was both the host and performing musical guest on NBC’s ‘Saturday Night Live.’
ALL the milestones for Feb, 2nd INSIDE.
Sunday may be the Last Super Bowl with US Ads in Canada
Rule preventing ‘simsub’ set to be rescinded by the government following changes to trade agreement with U.S.
How one tiny Ontario radio station keeps listeners tuning in
At Amherst Island’s CJAI 92.1 FM, volunteers host shows, work the mixing board, and woo advertisers — it’s just one of many small local radio stations across the province trying to do more with less.
Trudeau’s Taskforce To Secure Your Smartphone!
What is the motivation behind Trudeau’s “fake news” alert system so close to the Canadian election?
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Clarence “Frogman” Henry
An American R&B singer & pianist best known for his hit of 1961 (I Don’t Know Why) But I Do. He has been active since 1952 and still performing today
FRIDAY in Broadcast History .. Feb. 1st
This was the date 66 years ago when both ‘Private Secretary’ (with Ann Sothern) and ‘General Electric Theatre’ (hosted by Ronald Reagan) debuted on CBS-TV.
The date when 26-year-old Toronto-born Peter Jennings (pictured) became anchorman at ABC News for the first time.
The TV mini-series that introduced Nick Nolte, ‘Rich Man Poor Man’ began on ABC.
And 37 years ago today NBC-TV’s ‘Late Night with David Letterman’ debuted in the hour following Johnny Carson.
ALL the milestones for Feb. 1st INSIDE.
CRAZY: Trudeau-Appointed CBC President (Who Previously Lived In New York) Compares Netflix To Colonial “Empire”
Catherine Tait – the Trudeau-appointed head of the CBC – made an absolutely absurd and crazy comparison while speaking to a media panel
Chuck’s Classics, featuring The Mills Brothers
This popular foursome had many hits between 1928 and 1982. They had a number of #1 hits including Be My Life’s Companion in 1952.
THURSDAY in Broadcast History .. Jan. 31st
Three years and a day after the radio debut of ‘The Lone Ranger,’ WXYZ Detroit introduced ‘The Green Hornet,’ which ran weekly for 16 years.
11-year-old Brenda Lee (pictured) made her T-V debut on ABC’s “Junior Ozark Jubilee.”
Julie Andrews, Henry Fonda, Rex Harrison and Jackie Gleason appeared in a two-hour CBS-TV special titled, “The Fabulous Fifties.”
“The Wonder Years” began its 115 episode run on ABC-TV.
And newsman Edwin Newman retired after 35 years with NBC Radio & TV.
ALL the milestones for Jan. 31st INSIDE.
Natasha Gargiulo: Hustle and Heart on Matt’s ‘Sound Off’ Podcast
My New Year’s resolution is to call more people and speak to them, rather than pretend I know what’s going on in their lives because I follow them on Facebook or Instagram. Natasha was my first victim
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Elvis Presley
All Shook Up in 1957 as Elvis continued to put out more and more #1 hits.
WEDNESDAY in Broadcast History .. Jan. 30th
This was the date ‘The Lone Ranger’ aired for the first time, from Detroit’s WXYZ radio.
Vancouver got its second TV station (first privately-owned) in CHAN, now known as Global TV.
NBC-TV introduced the anthology series ‘Robert Montgomery Presents’; the hour-long show would continue for 8 years.
Kevin Eubanks took over the band on Jay Leno’s ‘Tonight Show,’ while Kevin Newman left ABC News for Vancouver and the ‘Global National’ anchor slot.
And Mutual radio began airing ‘The Larry King Show’ from midnight to 5:30 am Eastern.
ALL the milestones for Jan. 30th INSIDE.
Pot TV: Bringing Canadians Marijuana Programming
The company behind shows like The Amazing Race Canada and Top Chef Canada is getting into the cannabis TV business.
As Podcasts Continue To Grow, Who Listens Most?
A new study finds that 24% of those surveyed have now tuned into one or more podcasts, while a formidable 15% listen either daily or weekly.
James Ingram, Grammy-Winning R&B Singer, Dies at 66
Ingram’s friend and creative partner Debbie Allen announced the news on Tuesday.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring The Beatles
Beatles formed in 1960 in Liverpool with John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison & Ringo Starr. They built their reputation by playing in clubs.
TUESDAY in Broadcast History .. Jan. 29th
Victoria’s former CJVI (AM900) changed from playing Top 40 music to the ‘Jack FM’ format, ‘playing what we want’ on 103.1 MHz.
Veteran CKNW beat reporter George Garrett retired after 43 years in radio.
Lionel Barrymore was conscripted to host CBS’s ‘Lux Radio Theatre’ after star host/producer C.B. DeMille refused to join the performer’s union.
Gossip columnist Walter Winchell made his first appearance on radio.
The ‘Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour’ premiered on CBS-TV.
And the ‘Crook & Chase’ talk show debuted on cable TV’s Nashville Network.
ALL the milestones for Jan. 29th INSIDE.
Former Announcer/Engineer Ed Jurak Dies at age 75
He was engineering for the CHUM Radio group in Vancouver from 2002 to 2004 when he retired.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring The Kingston Trio
The Trio helped launch the fold revival of the 1950’s and early 1960’s with their classic Tom Dooley in 1958.
MONDAY in Broadcast History .. Jan. 28th
Garry Moore (pictured) was the MC as ‘Beat the Band’ debuted on NBC Radio.
The very first Emmy Awards were handed out in Los Angeles.
The zany ‘Goon Show’ ended its 9-year run on BBC Radio.
‘Barnaby Jones’ starring Buddy Ebsen began its 8 season run on CBS-TV.
Correspondent/anchor Roger Mudd left NBC News after seven stormy years.
And ‘Fantasy Island’ began its 6-year-long Saturday night run on ABC-TV.
All the milestones for Jan. 28th INSIDE.
More on Victoria’s KOOL FM Morning Show Changes
A staff member at Bell Media confirmed to Victoria Buzz that Paul Allen and Heather Palak have been let go by the company – an announcement that came with no further explanation.
Former CKNW Copy Chief Copywriter Tony Antonias Dies at 89
He is fondly remembered as the creator of the longrunning Woodward’s $1.49 Day jingle.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Pat Boone
Pat Boone had a number of hits, but he was up against Elvis. Don’t Forbid Me was a hit in 1956
SUNDAY in Broadcast History .. Jan. 27th
The highbrow drama series ‘CBS Radio Workshop’ debuted on the radio network.
Much lower on the intellectual scale was the debut of the ABC-TV sitcom ‘Davis Rules’ featuring Jonathan Winters.
Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald and Senor Wences headlined CBS-TV’s “Ed Sullivan Show.’
The hour-long ‘Singalong with Mitch’ began its 3-year run on NBC-TV.
And two decades later the sitcom ‘Laverne & Shirley’ (pictured) debuted on ABC-TV.
ALL the milestones for Jan. 27th INSIDE.
Russell Baker, 2nd host of ‘Masterpiece Theatre’ & Pulitzer Prize Winner, dies at 93
The Pulitzer Prize-winning and longest serving New York Times columnist and humorist died on Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, from complications after a fall.
Calgary & Saskatchewan Broadcaster John Himpe Dies at 38
“We are all utterly heartbroken,” said Kenton Boston, Corus vice president of news & information. “Our thoughts and prayers are with John’s family as they say goodbye to a remarkable man. We are all struggling with what has happened.”
Chuck’s Classics, featuring The Four Preps
The Preps started out in 1956 and they are still entertaining today. Originally started at a high school in Hollywood. In 1958 they had the hit Big Man
SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. Jan. 26th
The medium of television was first demonstrated on Jan. 26th, in London by John L Baird.
Singer & radio star Jack Smith took over from Art Baker as host of one of early TV’s most popular shows, “You Asked for It.”
The Global Television Network began operations as a six-transmitter regional service covering southern Ontario.
‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ made its debut on ABC-TV in the post-midnight slot formerly filled by Bill Maher.
And we lost the long-faced Abe Vigoda (pictured) who added so much to ABC’s ‘Barney Miller’ police station sitcom.
ALL the milestones for Jan. 26th INSIDE.
Catholics Hire Attorney to Sue “Fake News” Media for Libel
In a major warning to purveyors of fake news, Covington Catholic High School student Nicholas Sandmann and his family have hired a high-powered attorney who specializes in suing the media for libel and slander
Matt Cundill talks with Jim JJ Johnston on the ‘Sound Off’ Podcast
JJ “Jim” Johnston did something rather extraordinary last year. He committed to writing a blog everyday saluting someone in the radio or music industry
Research Director Inc: Demo Leaders & PPM Analysis for Seattle
Warm 106.9 KRWM dominated the Demo breakouts for the Holiday period, just as it blanketted the 6+ chart.
KRWM’s All Xmas format helped it dominate in all Demo breakouts during the Holiday survey period.
Oakland A’s vs. Radio
A’s President Dave Kaval insists he will have a radio partner when the team starts the 2019 season. The team is looking at several apps to carry the broadcasts.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring The Everly Brothers
Another of the duo’s many hits from 1957: Bye Bye Love.
FRIDAY in Broadcast History .. Jan. 25th
The daytime soap opera. ‘The Guiding Light,’ began its 72-year broadcast run on this date on NBC radio, later moving to CBS-TV.
Vancouver’s CBR 1130 moved down the dial & became CBU AM 690.
B.J. Thomas sang his current Top 20 hit “Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head” on CBS-TV’s ‘Ed Sullivan Show.’
President John F. Kennedy’s first press conference became the first such event to be carried live on radio & TV.
ALL the milestones for Jan. 25th INSIDE.
Victoria’s KOOL FM Fires Morning Show
Word on the street in Victoria is that Paul Allen and Heather Palak were fired from Bell Media’s KOOL FM breakfast show this morning. Anyone know more?
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Sonny and Cher
They were the husband & wife duo that had I Got YOU Babe on the charts in 1965, and became the biggest hit of their career. Sonny & Cher ended their act in 1976
THURSDAY in Broadcast History .. Jan. 24th
Vancouver radio station CKWX (AM980) opened a new 5,000 watt transmitter on Lulu Island (now Richmond.)
The UK’s ‘The Animals’ and ventriloquist Shari Lewis headlined CBS-TV’s ‘Ed Sullivan Show.’
The short-lived Norman Lear sitcom, “Hot-L Baltimore” debuted on ABC TV.
The O.J. Simpson murder trial got underway, making CNN must-see TV for the next 8 months.
It was also Jan. 24th when legendary Canadian broadcaster and author Peter Gzowski (pictured) lost his battle with emphysema at age 67.
ALL the milestones for Jan. 24th INSIDE.
All-Xmas keeps KRWM Atop Seattle Radio PPM’s (6+ Chart)
KIRO-FM drops to 5th, while Movin’ KQMV 92.5 moves up into 3rd. KUOW remains 2nd.
Sean Hannity’s Radio Monologues To Live Stream On Fox Nation Subscription Service
The show, which will be a live stream of HANNITY’s opening PREMIERE NETWORKS radio monologue at 3p (ET) weekdays, will launch on JANUARY 30th.
National Music Centre’s new lounge is a Salute to Radio’s 1st Hundred Years
Depending on how old you are, it might seem a bit disconcerting that a portable CD player is now being proudly displayed at Calgary’s National Music Centre as an artifact from our distant past.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Art & Dottie Todd
Husband & wife duo considered “One Hit Wonders”. This hit came about in 1957. Dotty died in December 2000 at the age of 87, Art in October 2007 at the age of 93.
WEDNESDAY in Broadcast History .. Jan. 23rd
The outstandingly popular miniseries “Roots” by Alex Haley debuted on ABC and ran for 8 consecutive nights.
Radio station WOR moved from Newark New Jersey to New York City.
What would become an iconic police station sitcom, ‘Barney Miller’ premiered on ABC-TV.
Mr. T became a TV action celebrity as ‘The A Team’ began its 5-year run on NBC.
The ‘Donny & Marie’ variety show debuted on ABC-TV.
The sitcom ‘about nothing’ Seinfeld’ began a nine-year run on NBC-TV.
And it’s the date we lost TV superstars Johnny Carson and Bob Keeshan (Capt.Kangaroo.).
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
Actress/singer/comedienne Talk show guest Kaye Ballard Dies at 93
Kaye Ballard, the singer, actress and comedienne best known for starring as one of the meddling title characters on the 1960s NBC sitcom The Mothers-in-Law, has died.
Changes at iHeartRadio stations in Kingston
Back in November at least 5 staff at Kingston’s 98.3 Fly FM were let go. All the on-air shows were quickly replaced mostly by out of town voicetrackers. The ones that were let go were morning show co-host/news anchor Susan Amos, program director Jacquie Beckett, midday host/music director Lindsey Young and two sales reps.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring The Four Tops
The Four Tops were part of the popular “Motown Sound” out of Detroit, Michigan. I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch) was there hit in 1965.
TUESDAY in Broadcast History .. Jan. 22nd
CKNW threw the switch boosting power from 250 to 1,000 watts on 1320 KHz.
One of Irna Phillips’ early daytime dramas ‘The Right to Happiness’ moved from the NBC Blue network to CBS radio.
The hilarious ‘Rowan & Martin’s Laugh In’ began as a weekly series on NBC -TV.
And New Westminster’s Raymond Burr starred for the 1st time as Captain Lee Quince in the debut of “Fort Laramie” on CBS radio.
ALL the milestones for Jan. 22nd INSIDE.
Real Country 95.5 Red Deer Morning Show goes Alberta-wide
Stingray has just announced that The Real Wake Up with Vinnie and Randi, the breakfast show on Red Deer’s Real Country 95.5, is going province-wide on 15 Stingray stations serving rural Alberta, in both the Real Country and Boom brand formats. The change takes place today, Jan. 21.
Fans start petition in support of fired P.E.I. radio host
Joee Adams was fired from the Charlottetown-based classic rock radio station Q93 on Jan. 18 after four years as the morning radio host.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Dave Dudley
American country music singer. Famous for his truck-driving anthems including this Six Days On The Road in 1963. Dave died at the age of 75 in 2003
MONDAY in Broadcast History .. Jan. 21st
It’s the date the legendary deejay Wolfman Jack (pictured) was born.
The portly detective show ‘The Fat Man’ began its 5-year run on ABC radio,
Patsy Cline sang ‘Walkin’ After Midnight’ on ‘Arthur Godfrey Talent Scouts’ on CBS and became the winner for the week.
ABC-TV aired the debut of ‘The Johnny Cash Show’ in a regular season primetime slot, after 15 successful weeks as a summer replacement.
And singer Jackie Wilson and Canadian comedians Wayne & Schuster headlined ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ on CBS-TV.
ALL the milestones for Jan. 21st INSIDE.
Salt Spring Island Still Wants a Local Radio Station
It could take a year for the licence to be approved, and society members may have to attend a hearing in Ottawa as part of the process. Some existing stations have the right to object if they feel a Salt Spring-based station could interfere with their signals.
Fire damages Fox, C-SPAN, MSNBC studios in DC
The fire caused the cancellation of C-SPAN’s popular phone-in program, and forced “Fox News Sunday” to relocate its broadcast to a local affiliate’s studio.
My Favourite Flashback by Michael Jackson
“Billie Jean” is a song by American singer Michael Jackson, released in January 1983 as the second single from his sixth album Thriller. It was written and composed by Jackson and produced by Quincy Jones and Jackson.
SUNDAY in Broadcast History .. Jan. 20th
Radio Tuktoyaktuk went on the air, serving the Northwest Territories in English and Inuktutuk.
This was the date a US television show was transmitted live through an outlet in Canada for the first time, when CBS TV’s “Studio One” was fed from Buffalo to CBLT in Toronto.
Singers Sonny James and Ivory Joe Hunter headlined the ‘Ed Sullivan Show.’
And Fred Silverman (pictured) quit as boss of programming at ABC-TV to become president of CBS.
ALL the milestones for Jan. 20th INSIDE.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Joe Bennett & the Sparkletones
Group were formed in South Carolina, USA. Active from 1956 to 1961. Black Slacks was a hit for them in 1957.
SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. Jan. 19th
Joe Chesney (pictured) got his own Langley (BC) radio station CJJC on the air at 850 KHz.
The first episode of the soon-to-be-iconic ‘Dick Van Dyke Show’ was filmed.
68% of all US TV sets were tuned in as Lucy gave birth on CBS-TV’s ‘I Love Lucy.’
Two years later, CBS-TV debuted ‘The Millionaire” with Marvin Miller.
And three decades later, that same network introduced the first edition of the newsmagazine show ’48 Hours.’
ALL the milestones for Jan. 19th INSIDE.
Longtime Alberta broadcaster Peter Watts dies at 68
Watts, the 20-year host of Alberta Morning News on the Corus Radio Network, was a voice heard across the province on weekday mornings.
Sony and R. Kelly Part Ways
This comes on the heels of the Lifetime documentary ‘Surviving R. Kelly,’ which details allegations against the singer of domestic abuse and having sex with minors.
Updates on Stingray changes
Well I was wrong with a couple things and was given updates on my previous article regarding Stingray. Lots of moves in a short time and it is exciting times. Sadly there were a few layoffs today.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Doris Day
Doris is an actress, singer and animal welfare activist. She began her career with big bands, and her first hit recording was in 1945 Sentimental Journey
FRIDAY in Broadcast History .. Jan. 18th
This was the date that Canadian content music quotas first came into effect for AM radio stations.
Victoria’s second radio station CKDA started broadcasting, some 27 years after the first station debuted.
Lee Majors’ starring vehicle, ‘The Six Million Dollar Man’ premiered on ABC-TV.
CBS-TV aired the 100th episodes of both the sitcom ‘Good Times’ and ‘Northern Exposure,’ 17 years apart.
And prolific producer Norman Lear scored yet another sitcom spinoff as ‘The Jeffersons’ (as pictured) debuted on CBS-TV.
ALL the milestones for Jan. 18th INSIDE.
Netflix Grows Subscriber Base to 139 Million Worldwide
Two days after announcing that the price of its most popular U.S. plan would go up by $2, Netflix revealed that it has grown its subscriber base by 8.84 million, or nearly 26 percent.
Halifax Listeners Adjusting to Two New Radio Formats
Reaction was mixed, with many expressing disappointment over the disappearance of Rock 105 in favour of lighter hits. On Twitter, @matthfx called it “a sad day for Halifax radio.”
Murray Battle Leaves BC’s Knowledge Network
After 11 years with Knowledge Network, Murray Battle, the public broadcaster’s director of original documentaries and brand, is leaving his post.
My observations for radio so far in 2019
So far in the early part of 2019, we have seen 2 format changes a day apart in Halifax and on boxing day 2 more format changes. 3 stations owned by one company and the other station owned by another. What were the differences between the changes and what else can we expect this year?
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Fats Domino
Fats a pianist, singer songwriter. Sold more than 55 million records. Between 1955 and 1960 he had 11 top 10 hits.
THURSDAY in Broadcast History .. Jan. 17th
A full page newspaper ad heralded C-FUN AM1410’s move to 1900 West 4th Avenue.
Robert Blake starred as ‘Baretta’ debuted on ABC-TV.
Garth Brooks’ first TV special aired in NBC prime time.
‘Larry King Live’ gave way to a notable CNN failure, ‘Piers Morgan Tonight.’
The journalistic series ‘Frontline’ made its first appearance on PBS.
And after 29 years on the air, Phil Donahue (pictured) announced that his syndicated talk show would end at the end of the season.
ALL the milestones for Jan. 17th INSIDE.
Sinclair Joins Streaming War With Launch of Free TV Service ‘STIRR’
The rollout of the service begins with 20 networks, including Cheddar and the Dove Channel, with plans to grow to more than 50 channels by year end. Users can also access national and local news channels where Sinclair has existing stations
Bob Costas Splits with NBC but Not Retiring
The 66-year old sportscaster has reached an agreement to end his time at NBC, but will continue work at MLB Network and pursue other projects.
Union Files Unfair Labor Practice Complaint Against Seattle’s KUOW
SAG-AFTRA has filed an unfair labor practice complaint against NPR news/talk KUOW regarding the dismissal of seven employees in April 2018.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Kay Starr
Kay had two #1 hits: Wheel of Fortune (1951) and Rock and Roll Waltz (1955)/ Billie Holiday said Kay was the “only white woman who could sing the blues
WEDNESDAY in Broadcast History .. Jan. 16th
The pioneering sci-fi series ‘The Outer Limits’ aired for the final time on ABC-TV.
CBS-TV’s Ed Sulllivan Show featured songs by Mike Douglas and The Lettermen, with comedy by impressionist Frank Gorshin, and Vancouver’s Mimi Hines teamed with husband Phil Ford.
After 15 years in the spot Terry Reid left the QM/FM morning show.
Five years after he retired polls declared CBS anchorman emeritus Walter Cronkite to STILL be the ‘most trusted man in America.’
And America’s 6th national TV network UPN (Universal-Paramount Network) began telecasting.
ALL the milestones for Jan. 16th INSIDE.
Netflix Announces its Biggest US Streaming Price Boost Ever
The company’s standard plan in the US, which had cost $11 per month, will now set you back $13 per month. Its premium option, which doubles the number of screens you can watch Netflix programming on
will now cost $16 per month, up from $14.
Stingray Launches 96.5 The Breeze in Halifax
“On Thursday, January 17th, a warm new breeze will arrive in Halifax as Stingray launches 96.5 The Breeze…Halifax’s Relaxing Favourites.”
‘Hello Dolly’ Legend Carol Channing Dead at 97
The Seattle-born Channing died of natural causes at 12:31 a.m. Tuesday in Rancho Mirage, Calif. Boll says she had twice suffered strokes in the last year.
KING 5 Loses its News Director .. courtesy FTV Live
After 3 years in the News Director’s job, Cheryl Carson’s last day was Friday.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Buddy Knox
A singer & songwriter. Best known for this hit from 1957. He had other hits like Ling Ting Tong, or Hula Love & others. Buddy moved to British Columbia in 1992 where he was a partner in a nightclub. He moved again in 1997 to Port Orchard, Washington. Buddy died at the age of 65 in February 1999
TUESDAY in Broadcast History .. Jan. 15th
CKNW moved its studios from downtown New Westminster to a former Safeway location at 815 McBride Boulevard.
Saskatchewan-born Art Linkletter (pictured) introduced his longrunning (22 years) daytime hit ‘House Party’ on CBS radio.
Ed Sullivan insisted that the Rolling Stones change the lyrics of their hit ‘Let’s Spend the Night Together’ or they’d be banned from his CBS-TV Sunday night showcase.
The retro sitcom ‘Happy Days’ started its memorable 11 year run on ABC-TV.
And Gene Shalit started his 37-year career as movie critic on NBC-TV’s ‘Today Show.’
ALL the milestones for Jan. 15th INSIDE.
BC Radio guy & former premier Bob Rae label true Canadian Patriots Yellow Vests as Brownshirts, Conspiracy Theorists and More!!!
Canada’s mainstream media’s new ‘Narrative’ for Canadian Patriots participating with ‘Yellow Vests’ movement, ‘Extreme’!
Former Vancouver & Montreal Radioman Bob Gillies Dead at 84
Following his work in Vancouver in the 1950’s at CJOR and CKWX, he was prominent at CKGM and CFCF radio and TV Montreal before moving to the U.S.
Shirley Boone, wife of singer Pat Boone, dead at 84
The 1950/60’s hitmaker Pat Boone confirmed his wife’s death to People, saying they’d shared “a wonderful, blessed life together for 65 years.”
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Tammy Wynette
One of the best known artists and biggest selling female singer. Married 5 times, including to country star George Jones. She had many #1 hits on the country charts including this one from 1968. She was active from 1966 to 1998. Her passing occurred April 1998 at the age of 55.
MONDAY in Broadcast History .. Jan. 14th
67 years ago today, NBC-TV aired the premiere ediition of the longrunning ‘Today Show,’ hosted by the legendary Dave Garroway (pictured).
‘The Bionic Woman’ starring Lindsay Wagner debuted on ABC-TV, while ‘The Dukes of Hazzard’ started its run on CBS.
One billion viewers worldwide watched the live TV special, ‘Elvis – Aloha from Hawaii.’
David Letterman announced his pending departure from NBC, and then 7 years later to the date underwent emergency open heart surgery.
ALL the milestones for Jan. 14th INSIDE.
They Didn’t Get to Say Goodbye: the Abrupt End of the Ron and Don Show
After nearly 13 years in drive time for KIRO-FM, “The Ron & Don Show” was abruptly, and without explanation, canceled on Thursday. The staff was notified 11 minutes after the show ended that day at 7 p.m.
Canadians Struggling to Find a TV Service that Suits Them
One in eight Canadians have stopped or suspended their television subscriptions — traditional or streaming — to switch over to a different media service, with the plan to switch back at some point.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Billy Williams
I’m Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter
Fats Waller did I’m Gonna Sit Right Down & Write Myself A Letter, and Billy Williams made it a hit again in 1957.
SUNDAY in Broadcast History .. Jan. 13th
After more than 13 years on ABC-TV’s daytime schedule ‘Ryan’s Hope’ aired its final episode.
The Canadian band Rush headlined a “Canada for Asia” tsunami-relief CBC telethon in Toronto.
The ‘made-in Canada’ action series ‘La Femme Nikita’ debuted on the USA cable channel.
The 100th episode of NYPD Blue aired on ABC.
Samantha (Eliz. Montgomery) gave birth to baby Tabitha on ABC-TV’s ‘Bewitched.’
And we lost two luminaries of early CBC television as comedian Frank Shuster and news anchor Earl Cameron died.
ALL the milestones for Jan. 13th INSIDE.
As a former CEO/President, Chuck Camroux weighs in on Jazz FM 91 today…
For those unaware, a short (well not really) recap. As CEO/President of the station in the late 90’s and early 2000’s — six years — I changed the station format from heavy professorial talk/lectures and classical music with a few hours of specialty music, to mostly JAZZ, no lectures and a few hours of related music features every week.
CRTC wants legislation to optimize competition, encourage CanCon, enable affordable access
According to the CRTC, new broadcasting legislation should encourage the production and consumption of Canadian content (CanCon),
Crave Movie Channels are in Free Preview Mode This Weekend
The preview weekend will offer a sample of Crave’s various films and TV series, including, most notably, the third season of HBO’s True Detective crime drama. The first two episodes of the series are set to premiere back-to-back on HBO and Crave on Sunday.
Astrid Braunschmidt of CTV Vancouver Island Has Delivered Her Last Weather Forecast
After 17 years with Victoria’s second television station, Astrid is leaving .. for a position handling Media Relations with BC Ferries.
Chuck’s Classics, 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
SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. Jan. 12th
‘Sam ‘n’ Henry,’ the local Chicago series that set the pattern for the legendary national radio hit, ‘Amos ‘n’ Andy’ debuted on WGN.
Another Chicago origination, the hit children’s puppet show ‘Kukla Fran & Ollie’ had its premiere on NBC-TV.
The live-action (Pow! Zonk!) ‘Batman’ series debuted on ABC-TV.
And ‘All in the Family’ episode 1 was seen on CBS, featuring TV’s first toilet flush.
Happy Birthday to Rush Limbaugh, Howard Stern, and Christiane Amanpour!
ALL the milestones for Jan. 12th INSIDE!
Legislature Bureau in Victoria Heads News 1130 Changes
Liza Yuzda (pictured) leaves CKNW AM 980 Vancouver to launch a B.C. Legislative bureau in Victoria for News 1130.
KIRO Radio Turfs Long-Running Afternoon Ron & Don Show
After nearly 13 years as an afternoon fixture on KIRO FM, Ron & Don have been shown the door.
Global TV, W Network audience success help Corus Q1 ad revenue
Corus Entertainment Inc. reported its first-quarter profit fell compared with a year ago as its revenue edged higher, boosted by gains in television advertising.
San Diego-Based KUSI: CNN Disinvited Our Journalist Because We Reported Border Wall ‘Does Work
CNN requests KUSI to cover Wall Story, but rejected the story because it didn’t match the Fake News Networks Narrative
Edmonton Radio Sports Talker Thrilled with Play-by-Play Assignment in Europe
Dustin Nielson has his own successful radio morning show but in his heart of hearts he’s a hockey play-by-play man who was asked out-of-the-blue if he might want to call the Spengler Cup tournament in Switzerland.
Fox Nation to Air Documentary on Anchor Dan Rather: ‘The Birth of Fake News’
The special — “Black Eye: Dan Rather and the Birth of Fake News” — will focus on a story that was published regarding George W. Bush, alleging that he had received special treatment during his time in the Texas Air National Guard.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Asleep At The Wheel
A country music group has won 9 Grammys. Charted our 20 singles included this one from 1974.s Founded by Ray Benson & Luck Oceans. They have had a number of different members over the years. They are still active today,
FRIDAY in Broadcast History .. Jan. 11th
Victoria’s first radio station, then known as CFCT 1450, upped its power to 500 watts.
Lloyd Bridges starred for the first time in his syndicated TV action hit “Sea Hunt.”
16 years later on this date, ‘Love American Style’ aired for the final time on ABC-TV.
And 8 years later, CBC Television moved the National News up an hour to 10 pm, followed by ‘The Journal’ hosted by the incredible Barbara Frum (pictured).
ALL the milestones for Jan. 11th INSIDE.
Fox Seattle Aired Doctored Video of Trump Border Speech That Made President Look Weird
Fox affiliate Q13 (KCPQ-TV) in Seattle broadcast a doctored video of President Trump giving his Oval Office address to the nation Wednesday during the intro to their 10 p.m. news show.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring The Champs
This group took their name from Gene Autry’s horse! This number from 1958 was to be the throwaway number.
THURSDAY in Broadcast History .. Jan. 10th
NBC-TV aired the pilot for a US version of a hit BBC satirical news show, ‘That Was the Week that Was,’ with David Frost hosting as he had in the UK. It quickly became a weekly series.
Canada’s comedy team Wayne & Schuster guest-hosted on CBS-TV’s ‘Ed Sullivan Show’ and performed a Professor Von Gartner skit.
The ethnic radio soap opera, ‘The Goldbergs,’ for 20 years a hit daytime strip, became a 30-minute weekly primetime TV show on CBS.
And the first-ever episode of ‘Masterpiece Theatre’ aired on PBS, with Alistair Cooke (pictured) as on-screen host.
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
Fresh abuse investigations launched after (Lifetime’s) R Kelly documentary
Prosecutors in Chicago and Atlanta appeal for new information after allegations of abuse are made in a documentary about the R&B star, who has long denied wrongdoing
Angelo Iacobucci Celebration of Life set for Feb. 2nd
It will be held at the Coast Kamloops Hotel and Convention Centre at 2 pm on Saturday Feb. 2nd
VICE Media Launches Legal Battle to Protect Journalist’s Materials
VICE Media Canada is urging an Ontario court to revoke a previous court order that would compel journalist Ben Makuch to give the RCMP any notes and communications between Makuch and an alleged Islamic State fighter.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring The Village People
Known as disco group, and really famous or their costumes. The album “Village People” was put together and aimed for the gay audience.
WEDNESDAY in Broadcast History .. Jan. 9th
Eleven months before the sneak attack on Pearl Harbour, CBS demonstrated small screen color television.
Clint Eastwood (pictured) began his ascent of the star ladder as the western series ‘Rawhide’ had its premiere on CBS-TV.
NBC-TV debuted a future sitcom hit ‘3rd Rock from the Sun’;
Pat Sajak became the latest challenger to Johnny Carson with a late night talk show on CBS-TV;
The same network introduced “The Late Late Show” post midnight, hosted at first by Tom Snyder;
And the ethnic sitcom ‘Little Mosque on the Prairie’ debuted on CBC-TV.
ALL the milestones for Jan. 9th INSIDE.
What They Aren’t Showing You on BBC and other networks. Are We Seeing This?
Not being on cable, have any of you mainstream media watchers seen any of the above from any of the networks, here in Canada and United States? What else are we being prevented from seeing? The People Are Standing Up to the corruption of government
Kelowna Radio Host Sidelined by Health Issues
“I was diagnosed with breast cancer in November and had surgery a week before Christmas. Andy and I found out today (Jan. 7) that I have more battles ahead. I’ve never felt more scared and more loved, all at the same time.”
Top Priority for Woman Appointed CBS News Chief: Repair Morale
Susan Zirinski is the first woman to lead the division, and her ascension comes as CBS News has endured unprecedented roiling amid the #MeToo reckoning, which first hit the division more than a year ago with a flurry of serious misconduct allegations.
RIP Famed Sports Columnist Jim Taylor, 82
“Jim Taylor had the best wit in Canadian sportswriting and loved to tell the story of how he started in the biz reviewing records for the Victoria Times and once wrote a column explaining why one guy would never make it. Elvis Presley.”
15 Truths for Talent in 2019 by Paul Kaye
As we begin a New Year, I wanted to share some truths for on air performers in 2019. These are my beliefs. You may not agree with me and that’s fine
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Hank Williams Jr.
He is the son of legendary country star Hank Williams. Jr has been active from 1957 until the present time. #1 hits were many on the US country charts including this one from 1982
TUESDAY in Broadcast History .. Jan. 8th
Edmonton’s adopted son Robert Goulet (pictured) made his US TV debut on “The Ed Sullivan Show” on CBS, singing “If Ever I Would Leave You.”
The PBS children’s show headliner Mister Rogers was honored with his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
And the NBC-TV drama series Providence, which introduced Melina Kanakaredes in her first TV lead role, made its debut.
ALL milestones for Jan. 8th INSIDE.
Stingray Buys CHOO-FM Drumheller
“The acquisition of CHOO-FM offers an excellent opportunity for Stingray to add an FM station in Drumheller that will perfectly complement our Real Country-branded CKDQ-AM.”
Brother-Sister Act Debuts on Toronto’s CFNY 102.1
Toronto alternative station, 102.1 The Edge (CFNY-FM) has a new morning show: Mornings With Ruby & Alex, hosted by sister-brother duo Ruby and Alex Carr weekdays, 5:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m. ET.
Christine McGuire, Eldest of ‘McGuire Sisters’ Singing Group, Dies at 92
Christine McGuire, whose pop hits propelled her and her singing sisters to many radio and television appearances, died Dec. 28 in Las Vegas,
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Roy Orbison
Roy died at the young age of 52, but left us a load of his hits including Candy Man from 1961.
MONDAY in Broadcast History .. Jan. 7th
Red Skelton got his first weekly starring vehicle on the NBC Red radio network.
The well-remembered OTR ‘squeaky door’ show ‘Inner Sanctum Mysteries’ debuted on NBC Blue.
For the first time TV cameras were allowed inside the House of Commons in Ottawa.
The Peoples Choice Awards named ‘Deal or No Deal’ with Canada’s Howie Mandel (pictured) as favorite game show.
And ‘Midday’ with Valerie Pringle and Bill Cameron debuted on CBC Television as a daytime version of ‘The Journal.’
ALL the milestones for Jan. 7th INSIDE.
Chris Kennedy Salutes Jim JJ Johnston, the 365 day man
Here we are. It’s January 2019 with a fresh start for a new year. 365 new days. For those of us in radio, it’s back to business as usual – where we bring our best content to our audiences every day 24/7.
93-year-old DJ Art Laboe: a Voice for the Humble
The 93-year-old DJ based in Palm Springs, Calif., credits one group of listeners for keeping him on the air after 75 years: family members who want to send messages to loved ones in prison.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Johnny Horton
Battle Of New Orleans a big hit for Johnny Horton in 1959. Johnny died at age 35.
1959
SUNDAY in Broadcast History .. Jan. 6th
Ronald Colman (pictured with wife Benita Hume) debuted in their own weekly NBC radio series, ‘The Halls of Ivy.’
The Global Television Network began with a toehold in Southern Ontario;
That same day the CBS Radio Mystery Theater with host E.G. Marshall began its 9-year run;
And zookeeper Marlin Perkins introduced his wildlife TV series that would run for 25 years, ‘Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom.’
ALL the milestones for Jan. 6th INSIDE.
MARTY FORBES: Changes on Edmonton’s Radio Dial
Capital FM is no longer oldies and has switched to the Adult Contemporary format called The Breeze 96.3. It’s a soft A/C format which has not been available on Edmonton radio in years.
Toronto radio veterans launch new online station, JAZZCAST
Dani Elwell, Garvia Bailey and Heather Bambrick, all recently of Jazz.FM91, are behind the new stream. Expect podcasts, live performances, interviews and more
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Neil Sedaka
Neil still active since 1957 as a pianist, vocalist, composer and record produced. He wrote songs for the likes of Connie Francis.
SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. Jan. 5th
Radio’s longrunning mystery show ‘The Shadow’ began its 22 year run on the networks.
Vancouver’s Alan Young (pictured) starred in episode 1 of TV’s talking horse show ‘Mr. Ed.’
Pat Boone signed in as the mystery guest on CBS-TV’s ‘What’s Mty Line’;
And the ABC daytime drama ‘All My Children’ debuted.
ALL the milestones for Jan, 5th INSIDE.
All-Xmas KRWM Doubles Listenership to Dominate Seattle PPM
Two news/talk outlets, KUOW (NPR) and news/talk KIRO FM are second and third in the 6+ chart.
Der Spiegel media scandal proves that corporate-run media celebrates journalists who fake news stories with fabricated sources
What do you have to do to earn accolades as a journalist and win awards? The less disillusioned among us might say you need to be a good and engaging writer who secures authentic sources and shares exhaustively confirmed information with readers
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Hagood Hardy
This tune was used for the 1972 television commercial for Salada Tea. Originally a hit in 1975. 1992 saw him receive the Order of Canada. Hagood died at the age of 59 in January 1997.
FRIDAY in Broadcast History .. Jan. 4th
It’s the date that NBC debuted one of radio’s first variety shows, ‘The Dodge Victory Hour’ starring Will Rogers and Al Jolson.
Bob Hope (pictured) made his first national radio appearance on NBC’s ‘The Intimate Review.’
Victoria’s CHEK-TV left the CBC and became a fulltime CTV affiliate;
and several lengthy TV runs came to a close on CBS Jan. 4th, ‘Rawhide’ (which introduced Clint Eastwood) and ‘The Twentieth Century,’ hosted by Walter Cronkite.
Come INSIDE for ALL the milestones.
Montreal Radio’s Nat Lauzon is in a Battle Against her own Ears
The host of Feel Good Weekends on The Beat 92.5 in Montreal, Lauzon suffers from vertigo, tinnitus and hearing loss. But a hearing aid and some research are helping her fight back.
Gene Okerlund, WWE wrestling interviewer, dead at 76
The wrestling world has been rocked by the death of “Mean” Gene Okerlund, the veteran interviewer who was as much a part of WWE as Spandex and chokeholds.
Chuck’s Classics featuring Billy Swan
Billy is a country singer songwriter. Has had number of hits including this one from 1974. He has two daughters in the music business. Active from 1962 to the present. Born May 1942.
THURSDAY in Broadcast History .. Jan. 3rd
Happy Birthday to Dabney Coleman, Van Dyke Parks, Mel Gibson and Stephen Sills.
On this date William S Paley (pictured) incorporated the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS.)
And a future General Manager of the station Hal Davis joined CKNW as Chief Copywriter.
The 100th episode of ‘The Jeffersons’ aired on CBS, and ABC telecast the 100th episode of ‘Hart to Hart.’
ALL the milestones for Jan. 3rd INSIDE.
Daryl Dragon, Captain of The Captain and Tennille, Dies at 76
Dragon came from a musical family. His father was an Academy Award-winning composer and conductor and his mother was a singer who worked on Bing Crosby recordings among many others.
Okanagan Oldies goes Soft Rock!
New Year brings a fresh feel to Okanagan Oldies – we’re now “SOFT 103.9, familiar favourites.
PROSALESGUY – Are Your 2019 Sales Targets Too High?
As we start a new year, here’s the advice we’ve offered many of our sales training partners in Vancouver, Victoria, Edmonton, and Calgary. If you’re a Professional B2B Salesperson with a 2019 sales target that seems unreachable, don’t panic.
Bob Einstein of ‘Super Dave Osborne’ & ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm,’ Dies at 76
Richard Lewis, Einstein’s Curb co-star, said he was in shock about the actor’s passing. “I knew him forever,” Lewis wrote on Twitter. “His long career is hard to match. His role on #curbyourenthusiasm was excruciatingly brilliant! Our cast and crew will be devastated.”
Calgary’s Ron Tarrant Scores Again…
Ron reached out to PSR yesterday saying, “He’s very honored to be the new voice of Rogers-rock radio stations across Canada with Bif Naked.
The Night Show with Katie & Ed – press release
On January 7, 2019, one of Canada’s most engaging new radio teams will take their show to a national audience for the first time. Katie & Ed, the morning team from 90.3 AMP Radio in Calgary, will launch a new national evening show on stations from Vancouver to St. John’s.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Bobby Darin
Singer, songwriter, played many instruments, actor. Started out writing for Connie Francis. A number of hits including this one from 1958.
WEDNESDAY in Broadcast History .. Jan. 2nd
Happy Birthday to Cuba Gooding Jr, Taye Diggs, Jack Hanna, Dax Shepard, and Kate Bosworth.
Bing Crosby began his 10-years as host of NBC radio’s ‘Kraft Music Hall’;
the CBC opened its second national AM hookup, the ‘Dominion Network.’
‘The Life of Riley’ with William Bendix came to NBC-TV,
and two years later so did ‘The Bob Cummings Show.’
Nanaimo’s CHUB AM 1570 was flipped to FM, becoming THE WAVE 102.3.
As we neared the end of the network radio era, CBS dropped ‘The Road of Life’, ‘Our Gal Sunday,’ and two other longrunning soaps.
Jan. 2nd obits include Dick Powell, Alan Hale Jr, Anne Francis, CNN’s Jim Huber, and Manitoba’s Jack Carson (pictured).
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
Chuck’s Classics featuring Elvis Presley
This is his first hit for RCA Records back in 1956. That year Elvis made his film debut in “Love Me Tender”. On he went to become of the worlds greatest singers of rock ’n roll
NEW YEAR’s DAY in Broadcast History .. Jan. 1st
Jan. 1st saw many broadcast firsts, including the debut of the Canadian ‘Bravo’ cable channel, the start of VH1 in the US, the debut of ESPN Radio and the CBS-TV series ‘ Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman’ (pictured).
The first broadcast of the Rose Bowl game was heard on KHJ Los Angeles, and 4 years later, the Rose Bowl went coast-to-coast on NBC radio.
Lorne Green was named voice of the new CBC national news service;
Vancouver’s CKNW moved from 1230 to 1320 KHz with 250 watts of power,
CKWX Radio went to 24 hour service with ‘Concert Under the Stars’ from midnight to 5,
and CHQM amended its Easy Listening music format to include Light Rock.
The final episode of ABC-TV’s ‘Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet’ was filmed,
and CBS-TV’s ‘The Karen Carpenter Story’ became the most-watched TV movie of the year.
ALL the milestones for Jan. 1st INSIDE.
Dame June Whitfield, Star of ‘The Glums’ in the 50’s, Dies at 93
She became a national favourite playing the eternal fiancée Eth, coaxing her dozy Ron Glum (played by Dick Bentley) towards the altar in the Frank Muir-Denis Norden 1950s radio series Take It From Here.
Remembering Barb McLintock
A reputation for delivering scoops, first for the Victoria Daily Colonist and then for The Province of Vancouver, continued at The Tyee, where McLintock’s presence helped provide this site with journalistic credibility in its early months.
JJ-365 Salutes Terry Reid Hubbard
Welcome to JJ-365 Salutes. Over 2018 we have paid tribute daily to one of “The Good Ones.” Today on our SECOND LAST 365’er of the 2018 series, we are shining the light on Terry Reid Hubbard
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Oliver
Member of two music groups prior to going out on his own. This hit from 1969. Died at age 54 in February 2000
NEW YEAR’S EVE in Broadcast History .. Mon. Dec 31st
Happy Birthday to Burton Cummings, Ben Kingsley, Sir Anthony Hopkins, Val Kilmer and Bebe Neuwirth.
Seattle radio station KOMO debuted at 980 KHz;
Guy Lombardo played ‘Auld Lang Syne’ on CBS radio to bring in 1930, and a tradition was born;
‘Dick Clark’s Rockin’ New Year’s Eve’ debuted on NBC-TV (it moved to ABC two years later);
CNN’s second channel ‘Headline News’ debuted on US cable systems;
the BBC began using the chimes of Big Ben as its ID;
and ‘The Doctors’ ended its 19 year run on NBC-TV.
Among the obits for Dec. 31 are Vancouver big bandleader Dal Richards, Nashville pianist Floyd Cramer, Canadian philosopher Marshall McLuhan, pop singers Rick Nelson and Natalie Cole, and actress Eileen Heckart.
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Elvis Presley
Not much one can say about Elvis. He turned out many many hits like this one from 1956: Blue Suede Shoes
SUNDAY in Broadcast History .. Dec. 30th
Happy Birthday to Tracey Ullman, Meredith Vieira, Sean Hannity and sitcom guru James Burrows.
Also born this day were Bert Parks, Jack Lord, Dennis Morgan and Jeannette Nolan.
Canada’s first radio network hooking up Monteal with Ottawa broadcast the CNR’s Anniversary Show;
the famous Jack Benny feud with Fred Allen kicked off on NBC radio;
the first black and white TV sets sold for $1,175 US;
James Arness, soon to be Matt Dillon of Gunsmoke, made his TV acting debut on the Lux Video Theatre;
‘Let’s Make a Deal’ with Winnipeg’s Monty Hall (pictured) debuted on NBC-TV;
and the same network, after 25 years, cancelled ‘The Wonderful World of Disney.’
Among the obits for Dec. 30th were composer Richard Rodgers, bandleader Ralph Flanagan, and ’60/’70’s Seattle radio DJ Lan Roberts.
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
RIP Former Ace Reporter, Coroner’s Spokesperson Barb McLintock, 68
She died on Saturday from complications related to recently-diagnosed thyroid cancer. She was a former award-winning political journalist and Victoria bureau chief with The Province newspaper.
JJ-365 Salutes Valerie Ambrose
Welcome to JJ-365 Salutes. Over 2018 we pay tribute daily to one of “The Good Ones.” Today we are shining the light on Valerie Ambrose.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Neil Diamond
Singer-songwriter, 38 songs in the top 10, sold more than 100 Million records.
SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. Dec. 29th
Happy Birthday to Ted Danson, Jon Voight, Mary Tyler Moore, Dinah Christie, Patricia Clarkson and Ashleigh Banfield.
Radio soap favorite ‘Young Dr. Malone’ began 4 seasons on CBS-TV;
WMCA’s Good Guys became the first N.Y. radio station to play ‘The Beatles’;
Jane Pauley ended her 13 years as co-host of NBC-TV’s ‘Today Show”;
and Sly and the Family Stone headlined CBS-TV’s ‘Ed Sullivan Show.’
And passing away at age 77 was the ‘King of Jazz,’ Paul Whiteman (pictured).
ALL the milestones for Dec. 29th INSIDE.
Beloved KTLA Morning Anchor Chris Burrous Dead After Possible Overdose: Police
Detectives are currently investigating the death of the popular Los Angeles news personality, who was found unresponsive in a Glendale, California Days Inn.
Viewers Ask Where KCPQ Morning Meteorologist Is After Arrest
Katie Boer got physical after attending a holiday party hosted by station colleagues. She attempted to drive after drinking at the event and when friends tried to stop her from driving she punched one of them.
RIP OTR writer/actor/director Herb Ellis, aged 96
“Never have so many owed so much to one man. He never sought credit. But did so much behind the scenes.”
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Marty Robbins
Singer, songwriter, actor & racing driver. Active from 1948 to 1982. recorded 52 albums, 100 singles and 17 reached #1 on Billboards Country Top 100, and 82 Top 40 Singles Chart. This single from 1957. Marty died at the age of 57 in December 1982
FRIDAY in Broadcast History .. Dec. 28th
Happy Birthday to Dame Maggie Smith, Denzel Washington, Seth Meyers,, Nichelle Nichols and John Legend.
The last episode of ‘Ding Dong School’ with Miss Frances aired on NBC-TV;
trumpeter Hugh Masekela guested on CBS-TV’s ‘To Tell the Truth’;
Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau gave a year’s end interview to CTV;
‘The Edge of Night’ wrapped up its 28 year run on CBS and later NBC-TV;
CNN boss Ted Turner was named TIME Magazine’s Man of the Year;
and Ed Bradley interviewed an emotional Michael Jackson on CBS-TV’s 60 Minutes.
Dec. 28th obits include Clayton Moore (TV’s Lone Ranger), Jerry Ohrbach of ‘Law & Order,’ William Demarest (‘My Three Sons’), music men Billy Taylor and Freddie King, and singer/comedienne Kaye Stevens.
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
JJ-365 Salutes Ronnie Stanton
Welcome to JJ-365 Salutes. Over 2018 we pay tribute daily to one of “The Good Ones.” Today we are shining the light on Ronnie Stanton
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Chubby Checker
Singer and a dancer. Known mainly for popularizing the twist style of dancing. The Twist became a national hit in 1960.
THURSDAY in Broadcast History .. Dec. 27th
Happy Birthday to broadcast journalists Savannah Guthrie, Cokie Roberts and Arthur Kent. It’s also the date when the late Sydney Greenstreet and Oscar Levant were born.
‘The Glenn Miller Show’ began its 3-year, 3-times a week run on CBS radio;
C-ISL AM 650 became Vancouver’s Oldies Station, and CKKS became ‘JACK FM.’
Don McNeill’s ‘Breakfast Club’ ended its 35 year run on ABC Radio;
‘Howdy Doody Time’ (pictured) started its 13 year run on NBC-TV;
the prime time soap ‘Knot’s Landing’ debuted on CBS-TV,
and The Doors played ‘Light My Fire’ on CBS-TV’s ‘Jonathan Winters Show.’
Among those departing forever Dec. 27th were Vancouver’s first TV anchorman, Tom Robinson, and music men Hoagy Carmichael, Freddie King and Vancouver’s Chris Gage.
ALL the milestones for Dec. 27th INSIDE;
JJ-365 Salutes Danny Kingsbury
JJ-365 Salutes December 26, 2018 Welcome to JJ-365 Salutes. Over 2018 we pay tribute daily to one of “The Good Ones.” Today we are shining the light on Danny Kingsbury. I have a bunch of friends that are born around Christmas day. They all have one thing in common, they feel like throughout their […]
Seattle Broadcast Media, by Sparky Taft
In recent years, Seattle radio and TV has changed dramatically and not necessarily for the better. Changes started to appear during the 2008/09 recession with numerous layoffs, especially with the radio groups. More recently, there has been a tidal wave of mergers and broadcast station sales that have highly impacted the broadcast stations. Again, not necessarily for the better
Andy Williams breaks a most wonderful “Billboard” chart record with his Christmas classic
The late Andy Williams has just landed at #10 on this week’s Billboard Hot 100 with his 1963 Christmas classic, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.”
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Tommy Edwards
An R&B singer best known for this hit in 1958. Other songs he recorded never reached the peak this one did
BOXING DAY in Broadcast History .. Wed. Dec. 26th
Boxing Day saw the birth of funny men Steve Allen and Alan King, actors Jared Leto and Eden Sher, musicians Bob Carpenter and Chris Daughtry, and ‘America’s Most Wanted’ host John Walsh.
The WSM Barn Dance began a Saturday night tradition on Nashville radio, soon becoming the ‘Grand Ole Opry.’
‘Big Sister’ ended its 16 year run as a daytime soap on CBS Radio;
Victoria’s 107.3 switched off the Christmas music, and introduced KOOL-FM, with ‘Today’s Best Music’;
‘The Shadow’ ended its 24-year radio run;
and ‘Search for Tomorrow’ ended its 35 year run on first CBS-TV, and for the last five years, NBC.
Obits Dec. 26th include Jack Benny, Jason Robards, Nigel Hawthorne, Fontella Bass, wrestler Gorgeous George, and LA sportscaster Stu Nahan.
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
Chuck’s Christmas Classics, featuring Ray Conniff
Santa Claus Coming to Town Ray Conniff (1959)
CHRISTMAS DAY in Broadcast History .. Tuesday Dec. 25th
Born on Xmas Day were Rod Serling, Jimmy Buffett, WKRP’s Gary Sandy, Barbara Mandrell, Sissy Spacek, and bandleader Leighton Noble, who lived out his retirement years in Victoria BC.
Trail BC got its own radio station when the experimental 10AT signed on;
Milton Cross hosted the first Metropolitan Opera broadcast;
Bing Crosby performed ‘White Christmas’ for the first time on NBC radio’s ‘Kraft Music Hall’;
and Walt Disney made his first foray into TV.
Obits this day include Dean Martin, W.C. Fields, Eartha Kitt, Joan Blondell, and the ‘Godfather of Soul’ James Brown.
ALL the milestones for Christmas Day INSIDE.
JJ-365 Salutes Chuck McCoy
Welcome to JJ-365 Salutes. Over 2018 we pay tribute daily to one of “The Good Ones.” Today we are shining the light on Chuck McCoy.
Kevin Spacey Charged With Felony Sexual Assault
The alleged assault on a male victim took place at a Nantucket bar in July 2016.
Chuck’s Christmas Classics, featuring Sleigh Ride
Sleigh Ride Johnny Mathis (1958) 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 the Juno) for Top Disc Jockey for Canada. From there, a brief stint at CFRN, Edmonton, AB as Promotions Manager for […]
CHRISTMAS EVE in Broadcast History .. Monday Dec. 24th
Happy Birthday to Ryan Seacrest, Ricky Martin, Canadian Steve Smith (whom you know better as Red Green), and actor Mark Valley.
The BBC aired radio’s first play, ‘The Truth About Father Christmas’;
the ‘Voice of Firestone’ began its 27 years of light classical music on US Monday night radio;
Dickens ‘A Christmas Carol’ starring Lionel Barrymore (pictured) began its long run each yuletide on the radio networks;
a Midnight Mass was televised for the first time on NBC, beginning a 70 year tradition thus far;
and Perry Como made his TV debut as NBC televised his ‘Chesterfield Supper Club.’
Checking out on Christmas Eve over the decades were actors Jack Klugman, Charles Durning and Peter Lawford, CBS president Frank Stanton and producer James Komack.
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
Winner of CNN’s ‘Journalist of the Year’ Award Faked Stories for Years
German magazine Der Spiegel apologised to readers on Wednesday for publishing “invented stories” and content with “distorted facts” by one of its reporters
Chucks Christmas Classics, featuring Jingle Bells
Jingle Bells – Mitch Miller & The Gang
SUNDAY in Broadcast History .. Dec. 23rd
It’s the day when Don McNeill of radio’s ‘Breakfast Club’ and James Gregory of TV’s ‘Barney Miller’ were born. As well it’s Happy Birthday to Harry Shearer, Susan Lucci, Patrick Watson and Eddie Vedder.
The BBC began regular daily radio newscasts;
NBC began programming its national radio network;
the first complete opera (Hansel & Gretel) was televised on WRGB Schenectady;
Swift Current got local TV service as CJFB signed on;
the daytime soap ‘The Young and the Restless’ premiered on CBS-TV;
and the ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ cartoon was televised for the first time.
Obits for Dec. 23 include Dragnet’s Jack Webb, Canadian jazzman Oscar Peterson, comic pianist Victor Borge and actor Charlie Ruggles.
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
CBS & NBC: their Ups and Downs After Firing Matt Lauer, Charlie Rose
Momentum at “CBS This Morning,” the most buzzworthy morning show for a handful of years, stopped dead with Rose’s firing.
Paul Larsen named news director and station manager for Global Okanagan
Paul Larsen will assume the role of news director and station manager for Global Okanagan, effective Jan. 8.
Chuck’s Christmas Classics, featuring Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley – Santa Bring My Baby Back To Me (Original) 1957
SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. Dec. 22nd
It’s the birthdate of actors Ralph Fiennes and Hector Elizondo, Diane Sawyer of ABC News, the late announcer and game show host Gene Rayburn, and singer Jordin Sparks.
Pioneer New York radio station WEAF aired the first ever broadcast of a boxing match;
the first experimental TV signals were aired from the top of the Empire State Building, two decades before the TV era began;
Monty Hall presided over his last ‘Let’s Make a Deal’ on ABC-TV;
Archie Bunker became a grandfather on CBS-TV’s “All in The Family’;
and Conan O’Brien and Jack Black (pictured) engaged in a guitar duel on TBS’ late night ‘Conan.’
Among the obits for Dec. 22nd are bigtime (old time) radio announcer Jimmy Wallington, legendary soap opera creator Irna Phillips, and the great Lone Ranger narrator/announcer Fred Foy.
ALL the milestones for Dec. 22nd INSIDE.
Victoria Times Colonist Cancels Pre-Xmas Friday Paper
Today, Friday Dec 21, the entire press run was cancelled due to a lack of power at the printing plant in Ladysmith following Thursday’s wind storm.
WAB holds 85th Annual Conference in June!
We are excited to extend a one-time special rate to NEW attendees to experience the WAB Conference in 2019
Chucks Christmas Classics, featuring Frank Sinatra
Jingle Bells Frank Sinatra (1957)
FRIDAY in Broadcast History .. Dec. 21st
Happy Birthday to Kiefer Sutherland, Ray Romano, Phil Donahue, Jane Fonda, Samuel L. Jackson and Andy Dick.
Vancouver’s CKST 1040 was sold to Grand Slam Radio, setting the stage for BC’s first all-sports format;
the CRTC licensed a new Kelowna FM’er, CILK to Nick Frost;
Wilf Ray (pictured) landed a morning slot on CKMO 1410, beginning an incredible 63-year career in local radio;
David Crosby guest starred on ABC-TV’s sitcom’Roseanne’;
and Diana Ross sang with The Supremes one final time on CBS-TV’s ‘Ed Sullivan Show.”
Signing off forever were actors Richard Long, William Lundigan, and Calgary’s Rod Cameron.
ALL the milestones for Dec 21st INSIDE.
‘The Breeze’ Arrives in Vancouver at 104.3
Listeners can expect a broad playlist spanning five decades, from the 1970s, ‘80s, ‘90s, the ‘00s, and today. 104.3 The Breeze will feature artists like Lionel Richie, Elton John, Ed Sheeran, Whitney Houston, Sara McLachlan, Billy Joel, and Adele
‘The Breeze’ Arrives in Edmonton at 96.3
96.3 The Breeze (CKRA-FM) will offer Edmonton listeners something new that has been missing on the dial for many years. With easy, relaxing, and familiar favourites, 96.3 The Breeze will provide an oasis from today’s extremely noisy and busy world.
JJ-365 Salutes Steve Parsons
Welcome to JJ-365 Salutes. Over 2018 we pay tribute daily to one of “The Good Ones.” Today we are shining the light on Steve Parsons
Radio Silence: Major Stations Set to Dump Michael Savage
Talk-radio host Michael Savage’s long-time nationally syndicated show is about to go dark in major markets, including New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles and Washington DC.
Chucks Christmas Classics, featuring Harry Simeone Chorale
Little Drummer Boy Harry Simeone Chorale
THURSDAY in Broadcast History .. Dec. 20th
It’s the birthdate of Jonah Hill, Uri Geller, Irene Dunne, John Hillerman, Pamela Austin, and the late MP and CKWX (later CBC) Open Liner Judy Lamarsh.
Radio Australia began shortwave transmission, identified by the cry of the Kookabura bird;
Vancouver’s CKWX was approved for an FM sister station, C-JAZ (it is now JACK FM at 96.9);
Kelowna’s CILK FM was approved for sale to Standard Radio (later Astral, now Bell);
and NBC-TV experimented with no announcers on a Jets-Dolphins football telecast. It was not considered a success.
Bowing out forever on Dec. 20th were Carl Sagan, Foster Brooks, Arnold Stang, Brittany Murphy, Steve Landesberg, and the first black anchor on a network (ABC) newscast, Max Robinson.
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
Maria Bartiromo’s Fox Business Morning Show Beats CNBC’s ‘Squawk Box’ for First Year Ever
“Maria” averaged 105,000 total viewers per day compared to 103,000 for “Squawk.” The numbers reflect a 22 percent increase in total viewers for Bartiromo compared to her 2017 performance.
Blaine’s Two AM Stations Now Have FM Translators
Licenses to cover were issued this week to Way Broadcasting for both of their AM stations in Blaine, KARI & KVRI.
Feature: Masters Of the Mic Forecast Radio’s Next Frontier
“I’m most worried about the Canadian industry coming together to ensure that we can successfully migrate our over the air stations (especially the AM band) to digital, as they’ve done in Europe.”
JJ-365 Salutes Jesse Dylan
Welcome to JJ-365 Salutes. Over 2018 we pay tribute daily to one of “The Good Ones.” Today we are shining the light on Jesse Dylan
Chuck’s Christmas Classics, featuring Johnny Mathis
Silver Bells Johnny Mathis (1958)
WEDNESDAY in Broadcast History .. Dec. 19th
Happy Birthday to Alyssa Milano, Elaine Joyce, Jennifer Beals, and illusionist Cris Angel.
Pioneer Vancouver radio station CNRV was hooked up nationally via the CNR network;
the BBC inaugurated shortwave radio service;
New Westminster’s CKNW moved into new studios at 227 Columbia;
the CBS-TV movie ‘The Homecoming’ first introduced America to ‘The Waltons’;
and the musical special ‘The Carpenters: a Christmas Portrait’ aired in prime time on ABC-TV.
Obits this date include Mike Clarke of ‘The Byrds’, Page Cavanaugh of ‘The Page Cavanaugh Trio,’ radio actor Les Tremayne and TV actress Hope Lange.
ALL the milestones for Dec. 19th INSIDE.
BCAB Revises Format & Timing of Annual Conference
The 72nd Annual BCAB Conference will now take place Oct. 2-3, 2019, with the revamped event condensed from three days to one and a half. The host location will be Victoria’s The Inn at Laurel Point.
CBS denies former CEO Les Moonves $120M US severance
The former chief executive has been accused of sexual harassment and assault that allegedly took place before and after he joined the company.
New Christian Music Radio Station for Kelowna & Kamloops
The station is the first in Western Canada by International Harvesters for Christ Evangelistic Association Inc., which operates three stations in Halifax, Moncton and Charlottetown.
Craig Mills Named next GM of 99.3 County FM, Prince Edward County
PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY—After an extensive search, 99.3 County FM announced today the appointment of Craig Mills as General Manager. Mr. Mills will assume responsibility for the County’s community non-profit station early in 2019.
PROSALESGUY – Read These Sales Books in 2019
We constantly promote active reading to our sales training clients in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary and Toronto. There is no doubt that leaders are readers. Huge reading advocates include Warren Buffet, Bill Gates, Mark Cuban, Elon Musk, and Tony Robbins –
Penny Marshall, ‘Laverne & Shirley’ Star Turned Director, Dies at 75
The younger sister of the late writer-director-producer Garry Marshall and the first wife of actor-director Rob Reiner, Marshall died from complications from diabetes.
Chuck’s Christmas Classics, featuring Andy Williams
Silver Bells Andy Williams (1965)
TUESDAY in Broadcast History .. Dec. 18th
Happy Birthday to Steven Spielberg, Leonard Maltin, Rachel Griffiths, Ron White, Christine Aguilera, and Katie Holmes.
‘To Tell the Truth’ debuted in prime time on CBS-TV;
NBC aired the 50th episode of ‘The A Team;’
‘Wonder Woman’ had its premiere on ABC-TV;
the classic Christmas episode of ‘I Love Lucy’ aired for the first time in 30 years on CBS-TV;
and ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ was seen for the 1st time on CBS.
Obits include Larry Lujack, Dave Abbott, Mavor Moore, Zsa Zsa Gabor (pictured), Mark Goodson and Chris Farley.
ALL the milestones for Dec. 18th INSIDE.
Galt MacDermot, Montreal-born Composer of Broadway’s ‘Hair,’ Dies at 89
MacDermot’s career kicked off in the early 1960s when he won two Grammys for his composition “African Waltz.” He made a name for himself on the Great White Way two years later when he wrote the music for ‘Hair.’
Vista Radio Buys Clear Sky Radio (Cranbrook and Lethbridge)
Vista Radio has entered into an agreement to purchase Clear Sky Radio, operator of Summit 107 in Cranbrook and 94.1 CJOC and 98.1 The Bridge in Lethbridge, Alberta.
CRTC forcing Bell, Rogers and Telus to offer up cheaper mobile data plans
“While the new lower-cost data-only plans represent a step in the right direction and provide more choice for Canadians, we remain concerned by the overall condition of the market,” said Ian Scott, CEO of the CRTC.
JJ-365 Salutes Ross Winters
Pictured, Kevin Bennett, Ross Winters and Daryl Bennett.
CFAX Santas Anonymous Radiothon raised $585,016.97
The 12-hour radiothon has raised more than $2 million for CFAX Santas Anonymous in the past four years.
The radio station has run the event for 41 years.
Chuck’s Christmas Classics featuring Jimmy Boyd
I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus 1952 – 1953
MONDAY in Broadcast History .. Dec. 17th
Happy Birthday to Eugene Levy, Bill Pullman, Chris Mathews, and Art Neville of The Neville Bros..
‘The Simpsons’ began their 29 year (so far) run on FOX;
Edgar Bergen made his national debut with Charlie McCarthy, as pictured, on NBC radio;
Moose Jaw’s only radio station got official ‘commercial’ status as CHAB, after 11 years in the experimental stage;
Wayne & Shuster and Paul Anka were headliners on CBS-TV’s ‘Ed Sullivan Show’;
and Tiny Tim & Miss Vicky were wed to much national acclaim on Johnny Carson’s ‘Tonight Show.’
Obits include Don Chevrier, Dana Andrews, Rex Allen Sr., performance artist Captain Beefheart and muckraker Jack Anderson.
Details and ALL the Dec. 17th milestones INSIDE.
Could FM Radio be Past its Peak?
Why does it seem like manufacturers are increasingly reluctant to include FM in their phones?
Chucks Christmas Classics, featuring Gene Autry
Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer Gene Autry (1949
SUNDAY in Broadcast History .. Dec. 16th
Happy Birthday to Lesley Stahl, JB Smoove, Jon Tenney and ABBA’s Benny Andersson.
‘One Day at a Time’ began its 9-year run on CBS-TV; the same network aired the 50th episode of ‘All in the Family’;
Vancouver’s first TV station CBUT began transmitting from Mount Seymour;
Jack Webb’s ‘Dragnet’ got a sneak preview on NBC-TV’s ‘Chesterfield Sound Off Time’;
and Howard Stern did his last terrestrial broadcast before moving to Sirius Satellite Radio.
Obits Dec. 16 include Dan Fogelberg, the West Wing’s John Spencer, Kojak’s Dan Frazer, Arthur Godfrey’s Haleloke, plus actresses Madlyn Rhue, and Nicolette Larson.
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
Edmonton’s HOT 107 plays “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” non-stop to drive coat donations
“After the news came out that CBC had decided to re-add the song to its playlists, our morning show did a poll on whether we should add it to our Christmas playlist, and the response was overwhelming.”
Nancy Wilson, Grammy winning jazz singer, Dies at 81
Influenced by Dinah Washington, Nat “King” Cole and other stars, Wilson covered everything from jazz standards to Little Green Apples and in the 1960s alone released eight albums that reached the top 20 on Billboard’s pop charts.
Chucks Christmas Classics, featuring Nat King Cole
All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth Nat King Cole (1949)
SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. Dec 15th
Happy Birthday to Tim Conway, Don Johnson, Michelle Dockery, Helen Slater, Dave Clark of the ‘Dave Clark Five’,and ventriloquist Jimmy Nelson.
‘Captain Midnight’ aired for the last time, after 10 years thrilling young radio audiences;
‘Davey Crockett Indian Fighter’ debuted on the Walt Disney Sunday night hour on ABC-TV;
Elvis Presley sang for the last time on the Shreveport radio program that first gave him wide exposure, ‘Louisiana Hayride’;
Joe Garagiola joined NBC-TV’s ‘Today Show’ as co-host and interviewer;
and Melissa Etheridge made her national TV debut on Dave Letterman’s late night NBC show.
Celebrities bowing out this date include Walt Disney (pictured), Jan Peerce, Fats Waller, Charles Laughton, Chill Wills, and televangelist Oral Roberts.
ALL the milestones for Dec. 15th INSIDE.
Kamloops mourns loss of local radio news icon Angelo Iacobucci
Iacobucci covered Kamloops city hall for decades and was well-known for having nearly unparalleled connections in the BC legislature.
Olivia de Havilland won’t give up her fight with FX. Will the U.S. Supreme Court hear her case?
The two-time Oscar-winning actress is refusing to back down in her year-and-a-half-long battle with FX Networks, alleging the 21st Century Fox-owned cable network never obtained her permission and defamed her in the Ryan Murphy-produced limited series ‘Feud.’
Shakeup at Seattle’s Star 101.5 KPLZ
Morning co-host Alan Budwill To Retire, Curt And Corine (pictured) Moving To Mornings, Kent Phillips To Afternoons
Cybil Shepherd Claims Les Moonves Axed her Show After She Rejected His Advances
The actress says that the former CBS chief once made a pass at her during a dinner. And when she declined his advances, her sitcom was canceled shortly thereafter.
Actress got secret $9.5 million settlement from CBS after accusing ‘Bull’ star of sexual harassment
Actress Eliza Dushku accused ‘Bull’ co-star Michael Weatherly of sexual harassment and was written off the series before she was granted a secret $9.5 million settlement from CBS, The New York Times reports.
Chuck’s Christmas Classics, featuring Nat King Cole
Deck The Halls Nat King Cole (1960)
FRIDAY 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.
Radio pioneer Al Helfer wins Baseball Hall of Fame’s Frick Award
Al Helfer, who broadcast games on radio for the “Mutual Game of the Day” in the 1950s, has won the Ford C. Frick Award for excellence in broadcasting,
JJ-365 Salutes Dave Farough
Welcome to JJ-365 Salutes. Over 2018 we pay tribute daily to one of “The Good Ones.” Today we are shining the light on Dave Farough
Longtime Montreal radio newscaster Tom Armour dies at age 79
Armour began his radio career in 1959 before moving to Montreal and joining CFCF radio in 1961. He moved to CJAD in 1965, and continued on and off for the next 50 years.
RIP Longtime Seattle/Tri-Cities Newsman Dennis Shannon, 68
Cherry Creek Media Tri-Cities is hosting the memorial gathering for Dennis Shannon at the Pasco Eagles’ Lodge on Saturday, December 15 from 1:30-3:00 p.m.
Chuck’s Christmas Classics, featuring Messiah: Hallelujah Chorus
Another Great Christmas Classic….
THURSDAY in Broadcast History .. Dec. 13th
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 lL Divo
Simon Cowell’s “man band” creation Il Divo bring their perfect hair and immaculate throats into the crowded holiday genre with the creatively titled Christmas Collection, a heavily decorated box of yuletide favorites that dutifully showcases each tenor’s captivating voice.
WEDNESDAY in Broadcast History .. Dec. 12th
It’s the day Frank Sinatra was born 103 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.
CBC Gem Streaming Service to Launch w/Exclusive Content, Ad-Free Movies
The CBC has launched a new video streaming service featuring live and on-demand programming for free as well as an option to upgrade to an ad-free premium membership for a monthly fee of $4.99.
Ex CTV Vancouver Anchor Tamara Taggart to Seek Federal Liberal nomination
Former CTV News at Six anchor Tamara Taggart told the Georgia Straight that she is seeking the Liberal nomination in Vancouver Kingsway.
CBC Reinstates ‘Baby It’s Cold Outside’
The 1944 duet will be back on two of CBC’s holiday streaming playlists where it had been removed, according to a statement sent Tuesday by head of public affairs Chuck Thompson.
RIP Lyman Potts, 102, a Founding Father of Canada’s Music Industry
Potts built the foundations for the Canadian music industry by creating domestic content for radio stations, recording bands and singers in a collection called the Canadian Talent Library.
JJ-365 Salutes Roy Hennessy
Welcome to JJ-365 Salutes. Over 2018, we pay tribute daily to one of “The Good Ones”. Today we are shining the light on “The Real” Roy Hennessy.
Chuck’s Christmas Classics, featuring Ray Conniff
Frosty The Snowman Ray Conniff Singers (1959)
TUESDAY 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.
Former Calgary Hockey radio voice Peter Maher recalls lifetime of memories in new memoir
” I grew up in a town in New Brunswick, Campbellton, population about 7,000 or 8,000 people. I started off when I was 14, doing some of the public address announcing the games of the local softball league, for a radio station manager named Sidney Lee.”
KNUC/Seattle Night Host Michael Kraig Mason is Out
HUBBARD BROADCASTING Country KNUC (THE NEW 98.9 THE BULL)/SEATTLE night host MICHAEL KRAIG MASON has exited the company after over two years (NET NEWS 8/11/16). KNUC PD LISA ADAMS will handle nights in the interim.
News/Talk Radio The Most Popular US Format Yet Again, Per Nielsen PPM
For the eighth year in a row, News/Talk reigned supreme among 6+ listeners.
Chuck’s Christmas Classics, featuring Frank Sinatra
The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You) by Frank Sinatra
Written by Mel Torme and Robert Wells
JJ-365 Salutes Pat Bohn
Welcome to JJ-365 Salutes. Over 2018, we pay tribute daily to one of “The Good Ones”. Today we are shining the light on Pat Bohn.
My Favorite Flashback, featuring Manfred Mann – Midnight Special
Manfred Mann – Blinded by the Light
Midnight Special
Dean Martin’s daughter vows to continue Singing ‘Baby It’s Cold Outside’
“’Baby It’s Cold Outside’ is a cute, flirtatious and romantic song written by Frank Loesser in 1944,” Deana Martin told Fox News. “This song is included in Dad’s very successful 1959 ‘Winter Romance’ album and I’m very proud that it has become an evergreen favorite that is played every holiday season.”
My Favorite Flashback with John Lennon
“(Just Like) Starting Over” is a song written and performed by John Lennon for his album, Double Fantasy. . One of Radio Man’s most favorites with John Lennon… Enjoy, RM
SATURDAY 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.
Google Launches an On-Demand Customized Audio News Service
Google is hoping to address these concerns with a new experiment, announced today, that will deliver more personalized audio news feeds through Google Assistant.
Cochrane will have its own, official radio station in 2019
Golden West adds Cochrane to their slate
These Are The Highest-Paid US Radio Hosts
Combined, the top five on Forbes’ list, all men, made nearly $300 million. The King-of-All-Media is still number one.
CNN New York Offices Evacuated After Bomb Threat
UPDATE: CNN’s New York staff is being let back in to the network’s headquarters after being evacuated late Thursday night due to a bomb threat.
Chuck’s Christmas Classics, featuring ‘Baby, Its Cold Outside’
Dean Martin, one of many pop artists who recorded this, NOW, because of political correctness, has become a controversial Christmas song
DECEMBER 7th in Broadcast History .. Friday
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.
’60 Minutes’ Workplace Culture “Permitted Misconduct,” Leaked CBS Report Finds
Investigators disclosed instances of misconduct on the part of Jeff Fager, the 60 Minutes executive producer first accused of ignoring and enabling bad behavior in a July 27 New Yorker story.
Bray & Partners PPM Breakout for Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton .. Dec 2018
Analysis and demo category leaders in the most recent Numeris radio ratings.
Heather Conway Departs the CBC with a Vigorous Defense
The CBC English Services EVP, in her last week on the job, has responded to a column entitled “Really want to help print journalism, Ottawa? Stop CBC from undercutting us.”
Chuck’s Christmas Classics featuring Dean Martin
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
Enjoy this Christmas Classic with Dean Martin
THURSDAY 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.
Vancouver Radio PPMs … Aug. 27th – Nov. 25th 2018
CBU continues to lead the 12+ chart, followed by NW and QM/FM.
Calgary Radio PPMs… Aug. 27th – Nov. 25th 2018
Country 105 rules the roast, with Newstalk 77 coming in second place
Edmonton Radio PPMs – Aug. 27th – Nov 25th 2018
Now still retains the overall number one spot, with CBC moving up into second place. Up, is down….
RIP Vancouver Radio Salesman John Donaldson
He started as the all-night host at CJOR Vancouver in the 1960s, becoming sales manager first at CKNW, then at CHQM.
KOSI/Denver Listeners Demand To Hear ‘Baby It’s Cold Outside’
“The majority of our listeners have expressed their interpretation of the song to be non-offensive.”
CTV Launches New Free Streaming Service Thursday
Launching Dec. 6, CTV Movies and CTV Throwback will unlock thousands of hours of movies and TV.
Chuck’s Christmas Classics featuring Burl Ives
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Enjoy this Christmas Classic with Burl Ives
WEDNESDAY in Broadcasting 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.
Moonves Misbehaviour While CBS CEO Worse than Earlier Revealed
Investigators received “multiple reports” about a network employee who was “on call” to perform oral sex on Moonves, The New York Times reported late Tuesday.
CBC, ‘The Ocean’ & ‘QM/FM’ Join the Ban on ‘Baby It’s Cold Outusde’
CBC Radio says it’s joining at least two other broadcasters in the country, Rogers Media and Bell Media, in pulling the controversial Christmas favourite out of their rotations this year.
PROSALESGUY – The Role Of Influencers In The Sales Process
The sales training we provide our partners in Edmonton, Calgary, Vancouver and Toronto goes beyond understanding the role of the decision maker. Very seldom does the person making the final decision do so without input from other key individuals.
Liberty Media angling to snag post-bankruptcy iHeartMedia
The Denver-based media tycoon John Malone is angling to take control of the broadcasting behemoth — whose more than 800 stations include New York’s Z100 and 103.5 KTU — as soon as it gets out of bankruptcy early next year
Playing The Game As An Underdog, by Paul Kaye
The business world is fierce. Every day is a battle. Marketplaces are competitive. It’s a never ending cycle of trial and error. You gain an inch, you lose an inch. You gain some ground and you lose some ground. Each industry has a top dog and underdogs… And it’s certainly a dog eat dog world
Chuck’s Christmas Classics featuring Mel Torme
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
Enjoy this classic with Mel Torme
TUESDAY 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.
CHUM Legend Roger Ashby Retiring after 50 Years with ‘Mixed Emotions’
“I’m looking forward to having a flexible schedule and not having the daily responsibility of having a morning show, not having to get up at four o’clock. But on the other hand I’m going to miss it because it’s what I love,” said Ashby, who says he’s been asked by Bell Media to stay on in a part-time capacity to do some work for the iHeartRadio app.
Glenn Beck Merges with Mark Levin to form Conservative Media Powerhouse
Insiders say Blaze Media will reach 165 million people via television, digital platforms and social media.
Former KGO talk radio host Ray Taliaferro found Dead in Kentucky
His son tells ABC7 News his father’s body was found behind Brooks Stadium in Paducah Ky. Taliaferro had been missing for three weeks.
Chuck’s Classics goes Christmas with Brenda Lee
Chuck starts off the Christmas Season with Brenda Lee and this classic
MONDAY 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.
WABC was the doorway to the Industry for Marty Martinson
Marty Martinson — He’s got the sport guy’s dream job. Western Academy Broadcasting College’s Marty Martinson is sportscaster and play-by-play guy at 1050C CJNB
When a Morning Radio Host Had to Talk to Himself
CBC North host Loren McGinnis talks about the show that no one heard when The Trailbreaker lost its signal.
Ken Berry, Star of ‘F Troop’and ‘Mama’s Family,’ Dies at 85
The song-and dance-man, who received a career boost from Leonard Nimoy, also toplined the ‘Andy Griffith Show’ spinoff ‘Mayberry R.F.D.’
My favorite Flashback, feature Phil Collins
“Another Day In Paradise” was the first single to be released from Phil Collins’ number-1 1989 album ‘…But Seriously’.
SUNDAY 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.
Morning Host Jon McComb Celebrates 35 Years at CKNW
“I leave for work at about 4:15, which means I get up at quarter after three,” says McComb. “I’m 65-years old and I tell you, sometimes when that alarm goes off at 3:15, it’s a huge challenge to get up. Before accepting the job, I described it to my wife as a total lifestyle commitment.”
‘Baby It’s Cold Outside’ pulled from Cleveland radio station amid #MeToo movement
“Baby It’s Cold Outside” has been a source of debate for the past few years. Some argue it displays key signs of rape culture.
My Favorite Flashback, featuring The Thompson Twins
Thompson Twins were a British pop band that formed in April 1977
SATURDAY 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 afiliate 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.
98.9 The Bull vs. 100.7 The Wolf: How do Seattle’s country radio stations stack up?
One year after 98.9 FM’s country makeover — and subsequent rebrand — we look at how Seattle-Tacoma’s dueling country radio stations compare.
Research Director Inc. Analyzes Seattle PPMs .. Nov. 2018
Movin 92.5 again dominated the demo breakouts. And 94.1 The Sound was up for its sixth book in a row.
A “dark day for press freedom” as SCOC rules against reporter’s right to protect source
The Supreme Court of Canada (SCOC) ruled unanimously today that a VICE Media reporter will have to turn over the notes of his conversations with an alleged ISIS member to RCMP.
Toronto’s JAZZ.FM91 Faces Third Lawsuit
This brings to three the number of legal cases the troubled Toronto-based not-for-profit radio station is facing after its former CEO stepped down last May in the wake of allegations of workplace bullying and sexual harassment.
After 51 years, Ken Singer steps away from radio life
A man with over five decades invested in radio is calling it quits.
Netflix Canada is hiking prices in its biggest increase yet
Netflix says the move will help fund upcoming TV series and films as well as overall improvements to the Netflix platform.
Chuck’s Classics featuring Elvis Presley
This is his first hit for RCA Records back in 1956. That year Elvis made his film debut in “Love Me Tender”. On he went to become of the worlds greatest singers of rock ’n roll. Elvis died in August 1977 age the age of 42
FRIDAY in Broadcast History .. Nov. 30th
It’s a day 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.
Prince George Fall Radio Diary Ratings .. Sept 3-Oct 28 2018
CBC & The Drive were the big winners in the 12+ chart, while The Goat was a HUGE loser, plummeting from #1 to last place.
Kamloops Fall Radio Diary Ratings Sept 3 – Oct 28 2018
CBC continues to grow its share atop the 12+ chart. The biggest winner year over year was K 97.
Seattle Radio PPM Ratings for November 2018
Movin 92.5 returns as #1 in Seattle’s PPM Radio Ratings. And The Sound 94.1 makes its first Top 5 appearance.
Kelowna Fall Radio Diary Ratings .. Sept. 3 – Oct. 28 2018
CBC leads, followed by the big winner in this book Beach Radio 103.1, which jumps from last to 2nd.
Victoria Fall Radio Diary Ratings Sept. 3 – Oct. 28 2018
CBC’s share grows in the 12+ book, followed by The Q and C-FAX.
Red Deer Fall Radio Ratings.. November 2018
Real Country continues to lead, with the Big 105 following this time around…
Lethbridge Fall Radio Ratings.. November 2018
Good gain for CJOC. The Bridge has seen brighter days…
Saskatoon Fall Ratings… September 3 – October 28, 2018
Source: Numeris
Survey Period: Radio Diary Survey September 3 – October 28, 2018
Demographic: A12+
Area: 7109 (Saskatoon Ctrl)
Daypart: Monday-Sunday 5am-1am
Regina Fall Radio Ratings…. September 3 – October 28, 2018
Z99 14.6 Wolf 13.0 Big Dog 11.0
Winnipeg Radio Fall Ratings (Diary) September 3 – October 28, 2018
Radio One rules in Winnipeg, with Newstalk CJOB coming in second place. Significant gains for Virgin and Power
KING 5 Reporter Elisa Hahn Signs Off
After 22 years at KING 5, I have decided to hang up my yellow jacket and press pass. My last day at KING 5 was Wednesday, November 28th.
Chuck’s Classics featuring Jerry Lee Lewis
He is one of the pioneers of rock and rockabilly. Started out in 1954 and his biggest hit was this Great Balls Of Fire from 1957
THURSDAY in Broadcast History .. Nov. 29th
Many entertainers 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.
South Fraser Broadcasting to Buy Defunct Roundhouse Radio for $600K
The deal is contingent on a requested exception to the percentage of Canadian musical selections CIRH-FM would have to play.
New Moonves Sexposé Could Cost Former Mogul $120 Million
A New York Times story on Wednesday suggests that CBS head honcho Les Moonves and agent Marv Dauer had sought to keep quiet a woman Moonves feared could cause his downfall.
Chuck’s Classics features Glenn Miller Orchestra
String Of Pearls Glenn Miller Orchestra 1945 A big band trombonist, arranger, composer and band leader during the swing era. For those too young to know this music, you would be wise to learn of it, so you can see the evolution through the years. Glenn was a big part of the Big Band […]
WEDNESDAY 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.
‘SpongeBob Squarepants’ Creator Dies at 57, Victim of ALS
Stephen Hillenburg, the creator of the megahit Nickelodeon cartoon series “SpongeBob SquarePants,” died on Monday. He was 57.
‘Fox Nation’ Subscription Streaming Service Launches Today
The service from Fox News, called Fox Nation, offers commentary programs, specialty shows and documentaries that feature familiar personalities including Sean Hannity, Brian Kilmeade, Steve Doocy, Laura Ingraham and Dana Perino.
KOMO-TV’s Morgan Chesky Hired Away by NBC News
Award winning anchor/reporter Morgan Chesky says he’s leaving KOMO 4 to join NBC News as a national correspondent in December.
Chuck’s Classics featuring Etta James
Etta started her career in 1954, lasting until 2012. She died January 2013 at the age of 73. This tune is now part of a Heinz commercial and was a hit in 1960.
TUESDAY in Broadcast History .. Nov. 27th
t’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, singers Joe Jones and Al Alberts, and Canada’s first anchorman Larry Henderson.
Details and ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
Former KGO All Night Host Ray Taliaferro Missing in Kentucky
Kentucky police say that TALIAFERRO may be experiencing “disorientation and signs of dementia.”
Chuck’s Classics featuring David Rose
Born in London, England, David was a songwriter, composer. This tune from 1962. Rose won 4 Emmys. He died at the age of 80 in August 1990
MONDAY 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.’
Details and ALL the Nov. 26th milestones INSIDE.
‘The Breeze’ May Blow to a Radio Near You
Sacramento, Detroit, Philadelphia… just a few of the radio markets where “The Breeze” has recently blown into town.
Roseanne Barr says she’s ‘fine’ after heart attack rumors
The rumors were sparked when a man claiming to Barr’s agent said on a popular online radio show the star had suffered an alleged heart attack and was being rushed to the Emergency Room.
My Favorite Flashback featuring Hall & Oates
The year was 1982, the song, ‘Private Eyes’
SUNDAY 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.
Details and ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
KING 5 is 70 Years Old Sunday (Nov. 25) w/ 9:30 pm Retrospective
The hour-long salute to KING’s longevity, with many commemorative segments, has now been uploaded to YouTube.
Turner Streams Tiger Woods-Phil Mickelson PPV Match for Free After Technical Difficulties
The event was billed as golf’s first pay-per-view broadcast, but it was marred by issues, with some viewers unable to view it on their televisions after paying $19.99.
My Favorite Flashback, featuring The Hollies
Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress” was a song by the rock and roll group, The Hollies, and released on February 1, 1972 as a single on the Parlophone Records label.
SATURDAY 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.
Details and ALL the Nov. 24 milestones INSIDE.
RIP Rick Meaney, Co-Founder of Calgary’s Country 105 & GM for 18 Years
During Rick Meaney’s tenure Country 105 became the #1 Country Music Station in Canada.
PROSALESGUY – Sales Superstars Need This One Attribute
When we discuss common attributes of success in our sales training workshops in Edmonton, Calgary, Vancouver and Toronto many different qualities are considered. The so-called soft skills for Salespeople are often the determining factor in winning the trust of clients
JJ-365 Salutes Terry Evans
Welcome to JJ-365 Salutes. Over 2018, we pay tribute daily to one of “The Good Ones”. Today we are shining the light on Terry Evans
Chuck’s Classics featuring The Byrds
The Byrds were formed in 1964 with frontman Roger McGuinn, Gene Clark, David Crosby, Chris Hillman and Michael Clarke
FRIDAY 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.
Details and ALL the Nov. 23rd milestones INSIDE.
All-Christmas Music Begins on Seattle & Vancouver Radio
As per our friends at Northwest Broadcasters, the switch to Christmas music on local stations is underway.
Chuck’s Classics features Billy Paul
Soul singer. Won a Grammy for this tune plus several Ebby awards from Ebony magazine. He had a hit with this one in 1972. Billy died at the age of 81 in April 2016
US THANKSGIVING in Broadcast History .. Thurs. 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.
Trudeau Government Announces $600 MILLION Media Bailout ??? Buying Votes!
Instead of letting the Canadian People pick and choose which media companies to support freely, the Trudeau Liberals are forcing you to bail out the media that they pick – using your tax dollars to do it.
Popular Former Ontario Radio Personality Mourned
The airwaves, Internet and social media were all buzzing yesterday with memories of George Jonescu, who, at age 84, was one of the longest-serving Canadian announcers still doing a regularly scheduled broadcast.
KING 5 Reporter Leaves for Network Job in Washington, D.C.
KING political reporter Natalie Brand is leaving Washington state for Washington, D.C.
She joined the Tegna-owned station in Seattle in 2015 and says it’s time to chase her next dream.
JJ-365 Salutes Don Shafer
Welcome to JJ-365 Salutes. Over 2018, we pay tribute daily to one of “The Good Ones”. Today we are shining the light on Don Shafer
Chuck’s Classics featuring Conway Twitty
Conway was a country singer, who also had some popular charted singles. He was active from 1955 to 1993. Twitty was an avid baseball player and was offered a contract with a professional team.
Bell’s Virgin Radio Toronto & Edmonton Cutting Staff
Virgin Toronto has dumped most of its local on-air lineup, as changes happen there will they happen across the virgin network? Word is Bell is changing all the virgin stations now that the contract is up. Will we see lineup changes in Vancouver, Calgary, and Edmonton? Word is we will in all 3. Minimally in Vancouver and Calgary. Full changes in Edmonton is possible.
JJ-365 Salutes Dan McAllister
Another one of those people you like instantly. I got to know Dan through many colleagues in the business that worked with him or around him. He is known as a gem of a person; everyone wanted to work for him and felt privileged to have him as their leader
Radio Cite 97.9 FM Edmonton – Press Release
It is finally here! 69 years after the opening of the first Edmonton French radio, that eventually became Radio-Canada (CBC), a new radio station will open. On October 6 at 5:30 pm, the Société de la radio communautaire du Grand Edmonton Society, will launch Radio Cité on the grounds of the Cité francophone d’Edmonton. The radio will unite under a same frequency the francophones and Francophiles of greater Edmonton. Three studios are installed at the ground level of the building with the offices on the first floor
Montreal sports broadcaster Randy Tieman dead at 64
Tieman had a 34-year career with CTV Montreal, up until this past June, when he was part of layoffs at Bell Media that saw the CFCF-TV sports department eliminated.
Phoenix Anchor Preston Phillips Joins KOMO 4 in Seattle
After three years doing mornings at KPHO Preston will be anchoring evenings at KOMO-TV.
Another WABC Graduate enters the industry as a Broadcast Journalist
Enjoying the busy life of a broadcast journalist
Conflicts of interest threaten Canadian journalism
Attacks against the media pose a threat to democracy, according to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Barbara Frum’s legacy — she ‘never lost her cool’
David Frum talks about his mom’s legacy as one of As It Happens’ most beloved hosts.
Rogers denies pushing Winnipeg radio host Dave Wheeler to be controversial
Rogers Media has filed its statement of defence to a lawsuit filed by Dave Wheeler, the former host of 92 CITI FM’s Wheeler in the Morning, who was fired in July over on-air comments he made about the transgender community.
This is Where Global’s Lynn Colliar Has Gone
“I’ve decided to step away from journalism for a while – to focus on my career as a Mum!”
Seattle’s ‘Warm 106.9’ KRWM Has Gone All-Christmas
WARM 106.9/SEATTLE has just flipped (as of Thursday) to all the holiday hits as “SEATTLE’s CHRISTMAS Station.” The jingle bells will be ringing through DECEMBER 25th.
JJ-365 Salutes Eric Samuels
Welcome to JJ-365 Salutes. Over 2018, we pay tribute daily to one of “The Good Ones”. Today we are shining the light on Eric Samuels
CNN & Jim Acosta 1, White House 0
A District Court judge has granted a motion made by CNN and White House reporter Jim Acosta, temporarily returning the reporter’s suspended press pass while the case proceeds.
Chuck’s Classics present Bob B. Soxx
Group made up of Bobby Sheen lead, and two girls Darlene Love & Fanita James. Not any notable success after this hit.
Country Star Roy Clark Dies at 85
The guitar virtuoso and singer who headlined the TV show ‘Hee Haw’ for nearly a quarter century died Thursday.
CBC’s ‘As It Happens’ Marks its 50th Anniversary Friday
CBC Radio One’s current affairs show As It Happens will mark its 50th anniversary with a special hour-and-a-half-long episode featuring highlights from the program’s five-decade history.
Mandy James joins Matt on the ‘Sound Off’ Podcast
Mandy James is the morning show host with Pat PT Thomas and Mike Dubs on Entercom’s Buz’n @ 102.9 in Minneapolis. I’ve gotten to know Mandy over the last few years at the Conclave Summer Learning Conference. I watched as she bravely networked her way through the room in 2017, eventually giving me a gift bag complete with a Conclave survival kit which include a small bottle of something flavourful when 5pm kicked in
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Rosemary Clooney
Rosemary became popular in the 1950’s even though she as active 1946 to 2001. Her nephew is George Clooney, the actor
Edmonton’s 92.5 the Chuck Goes All-Xmas This Friday
Corus Radio stations flip the switch to Christmas Christmas is coming early to 92.5 The ‘CHUCK! Listeners will wake up in the holiday spirit this Friday after the station transforms overnight into Edmonton’s Christmas station, starting November 16 at 12:01 a.m. MT. Other stations across the Corus Radio network continue the tradition, flipping to […]
Laura Ingraham To End Radio Show, Shift To Podcasting
“While hosting a prime-time television show and raising three children on my own, continuing a three-hour morning radio show was no longer feasible,” said INGRAHAM.
Global/Corus Edmonton Leading the Celebration of 2018 Grey Cup Week
“Our stations are proud to stand with Edmontonians to create a memorable experience as host city for one of the greatest events in professional sport.”
Producer Behind CBC’s Beachcombers, Dr. Bundolo Dead at 80
In 1991, Don S. Williams turned to television acting and guest-starring engagements in a number of Vancouver-shot programs leading to a recurring role as The First Elder in The X-Files, the role for which he would be best known.
Fox News Supports CNN Lawsuit Against White House
Fox News was the first television network to announce an intention to file a friend-of-the-court brief supporting CNN.
Chuck’s Classic’s featuring Jim Croce
Folk and Rock Singer. Had a number of hits. He was killed in a plane crash in September 1973. He was just 30 years of age.
America’s Most Trusted TV News Anchors Revealed (Exclusive Poll)
According to a new Hollywood Reporter/Morning Consult survey of about 2,200 adults, NBC Nightly News host Lester Holt is the most trusted television news personality in America, trusted “a lot” by 32 percent of respondents and “some” by 30 percent.
CNN Sues White House Over Jim Acosta Press Pass Suspension
“If left unchallenged, the actions of the White House would create a dangerous chilling effect for any journalist who covers elected officials,” CNN said of the decision to suspend Acosta’s “hard pass.”
Feedback Fuels Success, by Paul Kaye
I have not yet met anyone who didn’t want to be successful, but I have met many who don’t know how to get there. I remind myself of that sentiment often
Stan Lee, Marvel Comics’ Real-Life Superhero, Dies at 95
The feisty writer, editor and publisher was responsible for such iconic characters as Spider-Man, the X-Men, Thor, Iron Man, Black Panther and the Fantastic Four — ’nuff said.
Leafs’ Voice Joe Bowen Called to HOF Broadcast Wing
Bowen had a front seat to the wild Leaf 1980’s era in which just about everything happened except a Stanley Cup. Bowen survived the surly Harold Ballard, many white knuckle plane trips, a series of unpredictable colour analysts from Bill Watters to Jim Ralph and a few brushes with getting fired.
KiSS FM Seattle’s Full New Lineup Announced
“We are building SEATTLE’s next great morning show and looking to add to the CARLA MARIE AND ANTHONY cast. While we are flooded with local SEATTLE entries, anyone nationwide is open to apply with a :60 video at www.kissfmseattle.com”
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Maureen McGovern…
The year was 1973 when Maureen McGovern released this Classic, The Morning After
RIP Winnipeg-born Douglas Rain, Stratford Pioneer & Voice of HAL 9000 in ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’
Rain trained at the Old Vic Theatre in London, performed in a host of Shakespearean plays at the Stratford Festival and received a Tony Award nomination in 1972 for his turn opposite Claire Bloom in Robert Bolt’s Vivat! Vivat Regina!.
Sportscasting Icon Big Al Davidson saw battle as a teen in the air force during WW Two
Only 16 when he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1943, ‘Big Al’ was still a teenager when he was sent overseas to serve with the 438 Wildcat Squadron.
No Flip? New KiSS 103.1 Morning Show Announced
It appeared on Facebook. Word that Dez & Jay will host the new KiSS 103.1 morning show beginning Nov. 19. So this should cool that speculation we were hearing about a flip to Country or All-Sports. Sorry about that……..
Sebastian Gorka To Replace Seattle’s Michael Medved On Salem Radio Network
Medved had previously been rumored to be on the outs with the network due to his status as the host most critical of President TRUMP on the schedule.
JJ-365 Salutes Shawn Smith
Welcome to JJ-365 Salutes. Over 2018, we pay tribute daily to one of “The Good Ones”. Today we are shining the light on Shawn Smith
Vernon (BC) Community Radio Station is Getting Closer
The proposed new station has been assigned the call letters CFAN-FM by Industry Canada and has been branded as “Valley FM” by the non-profit Community Radio Society.
Six Seattle FM Stations on Standby Power Due to Fire
The tower carries the signals of iHeart stations KSWD-FM 94.1, KBKS-FM 106.1 and KJAQ-FM 96.5; Hubbard stations KNUC-FM 98.9 and KQMV-FM 92.5, and Entercom’s KZOK 102.5.
Radioplayer Introduces Reference Radio for Dashboards
The Reference Radio “hybrid” prototype is multiplatform, able to play DAB digital radio, FM, and internet radio streams.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Frank Sinatra
Sinatra recorded the song again with the arrangement by Nelson Riddle
As Streaming Wars Escalate, CBS May Not Need to Beat Netflix — Just HBO
All Access Canada is “off to a solid start,” said the interim CEO, while in the fourth quarter CBS will be launching Network 10, its streaming product in Australia.
Tucker Carlson’s home targeted by Antifa protesters
Fox News host Tucker Carlson was at his desk Wednesday evening, less than two hours before his 8 p.m. live show, when he suddenly started receiving multiple text messages.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Ella Mae Morse
Do you remember Blacksmith Blues?
Jim Acosta White House Press Pass Suspended
Jim Acosta’s White House press pass has been suspended following the incident wherein he assaulted a female White House staffer on Wednesday
NY Sports Radio Host Craig Carton Convicted of Fraud
He was convicted of misleading investors in his ticket resale business, with proceeds used to pay gambling debts and pay off earlier investors.
Fox News Beats Broadcast Networks on Midterm Election Night
Tune-in for Tuesday night’s election returns was up by significant margins from the last midterm, with cable news viewership alone up a strong 64 percent from 2014.
PROSALESGUY – Why Do Salespeople Hate The “A” Word?
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Midterm Ratings Boom: NBC, CBS, ABC Up Double Digits
Cable news ratings will likely surpass those of these three networks; those numbers will be out later Wednesday.
Amanda Logan joins Matt on the ‘Sound Off’ Podcast
Amanda Logan headed west in 2008 to Regina, Saskatchewan where she did evenings at 104.9 The Wolf. Amazingly, we still have audio from that era and it makes an appearance in this podcast. A few weeks ago, The evening personality at Toronto’s Z103.5, got married and in lieu of a wedding present, I figured a podcast appearance would suffice
Chuck’s Classics featuring Vaughn Monroe…
The Year was 1951, the song is called, ‘Sound Off’ (Duckworth chant) and the singer, Vaughn Monroe
Munroe died May 1973 at the age of 61
JJ-365 Salutes Pat Holiday
Welcome to JJ-365 Salutes. Over 2018, we pay tribute daily to one of “The Good Ones”. Today we are shining the light on Pat Holiday
Chuck’s Classics presents Merv Griffin
Merv Griffin was a singer, but was better known for the creation of the TV game shows Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune
Heather Conway Leaving as CBC Vice President After 5 Years
She led network’s English services, including digital, TV and radio.
Mike Killeen’s New Gig is with CBC Vancouver TV News
As of Nov. 19 Mike Killeen and Anita Bathe will host CBC Vancouver News at 6.
Why Radio Works For Sleep Number Bed
Talk show host Lars Larson has been working with Sleep Number Bed for two decades, and he reached out to Radio Ink to let us know how consistent radio advertising and great storytelling with live reads can be a gold mine for advertisers.
MONDAY 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.
Clear Sky looking for Creative Writer/Swing Announcer – Cranbrook, BC
Summit 107 FM in Cranbrook is looking for our next Creative “Master” to write and produce commercials for our many local clients.
My Favorite Flashback – Today’s feature, Fleetwood Mac
Go Your Own Way is the ultimate breakup song. The song tells the story of the broken hearts of Stevie Nicks and bandmate Lindsey Buckingham at the conclusion of their tumultuous romance.
Will this man become Canada’s next Prime Minister? Jim Goddard talks with the man – A Must Listen…
Mad Max, the man who could become our next Prime Minister
C-FAX Victoria Veteran Dave Shearer Has Died
Sad word has arrived from the UK that longtime C-FAX announcer/engineer Dave Shearer has passed at age 89.
JJ-365 Salutes Tom McGouran
Picture of Tom McGouran and Larry Updike
My Favorite Flashback – Today featuring Alan Parsons
“Eye in the Sky” is a 1982 song by the British rock band The Alan Parsons Project from the album Eye in the Sky.
Rebranded Crave streaming service combines HBO, CraveTV and TMN
Canadians will no longer have to have a cable subscription to stream HBO.
Bell Media is rebranding The Movie Network (TMN), HBO Canada and CraveTV into one streaming service, that will simply be known as Crave.
My Favorite Flashback – Today’s feature, Eddie Cochran
Eddie Cochran sang directly to the American teen over his thick guitar sound. While his career and life were tragically cut short, his influence on rock music is everlasting.
CBS Posts Record Third-Quarter Results Under New CEO
The company was expected to earn $1.22 per share on revenue of $3.63 billion, but it posted $1.24 on $3.26 billion.
JJ-365 Salutes Ray Ramsay
Welcome to JJ-365 Salutes. Over 2018, we pay tribute daily to one of “The Good Ones”. Today we are shining the light on Ray Raymond Ramsay
What does Jann Arden, Michael Buble and Ray have in common beyond music? When young they all worked on the commercial Salmon boats (Ray’s family had 3) and was a way of clearing his head. This is something he’s done since he was two years old.
Skip ahead to Apr 1st of 1968 when he says he started as a nineteen-year old at distributor TPC/Quality as a warehouse ‘hump’, making him the April Fools boy. He thinks they hired him to stop him from phoning them. In 1970 he quickly rose to Promo/Sales Rep and eventually just Promotions for British Columbia.
My Favorite Flashback! Today, featuring The Diamonds
It was 1957, The Diamonds, from Canada (no cancon during those years) released their classic hit, Little Darlin’ in the United States.
KBKS/Seattle Goes Under Construction, Calls Out For New On-Air Talent
KBKS GM ROBERT DOVE announced at 4p PT that while the station won’t change formats, it will continue to be “under construction.”
“106.1 KISS FM is dead serious about finding Seattle’s Funniest person.”
Research Director Inc. Analyzes Seattle PPM Demo Leaders
Movin’ 92.5 topped all the Demo charts. And News-Talk KIRO-FM had a good book too.
KBKS (106.1 Kiss FM)/Seattle Teasing A 4p (PT) Announcement
The station is running spooky recorded liners saying “KISS IS DEAD” asking listeners to “listen at 4p.”
Lauzon joins Matt on the ‘Sound Off’ Podcast
Nat Lauzon has been a mainstay on Montreal radio for almost 20 years. Her career path has moved in somewhat tidy cycles, spending her teen years working on air in her hometown of Timmins, Ontario while in high school. Then she worked at Toronto’s Mix 99.9 while she was finishing her degree at Ryerson Polytechnic. In 1999, she jumped at the opportunity to move to Montreal to with Blair Bartrem at Mix 96
My Favorite Flashback – Today’s feature, Bill Haley and his Comets
The song ranked No. 158 on the Rolling Stone magazine’s list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time
Megyn Kelly Resists Non-Disparagement Clause in NBC Exit Talks
Among the issues the sides are haggling over: money and a non-disclosure and non-disparagement clause.
The 6 Highest Paid TV Actors All Work on the Same 2 Shows
‘Big Bang Theory’ and ‘Modern Family’ are clearly breaking banks.
Winners Announced for 2018 Jack Webster Awards
Western Canada’s preeminent journalism awards were presented Monday evening at the 2018 Jack Webster Awards, held at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Vancouver. The awards recognize excellence in journalism in B.C.
BC Electoral Reform Debate Set for TV/Radio Nov. 8
Premier John Horgan and Liberal leader Andrew Wilkinson’s debate will be broadcast live on CBC and Global TV networks, and CKNW Radio, starting at 7 p.m. next Thursday, Nov. 8.
What if television news disappeared and we invented ourselves?
The desperate networks are grasping at straws. Their ratings reflect a continuing audience exodus
Drudge Rips Fox News Host who ‘Laughed & Joked’ After Synagogue Shooting
“A segment on Fox News this morning where hosts laughed and joked their way through a discussion on political impact of terror was bizarre,” Drudge wrote on Twitter. “Check your soul in the makeup chair.”
IBM Acquires Red Hat Software Co. in $34B. Deal
“The acquisition of Red Hat is a game-changer. It changes everything about the cloud market,” said IBM CEO Ginni Rometty. “IBM will become the world’s #1 hybrid cloud provider.”
San Fran.’s Radio 13th HOF Inductions Prove Unlucky
It began with a microphone malfunction and ended, nearly two hours later, with KDIA, the powerful R&B station of the ’60s, being represented by … no one.
YouTube is Still the Audio Streaming Go-to in Canada
While Media Technology Monitor says other services show more potential for growth, 93 per cent of music streaming service listeners are using YouTube, up slightly from 85 per cent last year.
Bob Cole’s Final ‘Victory Lap’ Reaches Vancouver
Before the 2018-19 season — Cole’s 50th in the play-by-play broadcaster’s chair — Rogers Sportsnet announced Cole, 85, would call 10 games this season and then unplug his microphone for the final time.
Media Looks the other way. Talk about a double standard! Wake Up People!
Media yawned when real ricin packages were mailed to Trump and leading Republicans a mere 4 weeks ago
After 47 Years, Tom Mark Calls it a Career
Tom Mark has signed-off on his last newscast
CRTC Hearings on Questionable Telco Practices Wrap Up
The hearings on misleading and aggressive sales practices by the country’s telecom providers concluded Friday, with Shaw, Rogers and Bell disputing that questionable sales practices are a systemic issue.
It Could Be Pure Murdoch Magic!
Rupert could pull off an amazing coup: Buying Fox regional sports networks back from Disney at a discount of billions!
As $524M Radio Deal w/Stingray Goes Down, Newcap’s John Steele Reflects
The deal makes Stingray the owner of two TV stations and 101 radio licences across the country,
Seattle’s ‘The Sound 94.1’ Names Jeanne Ashley APD & Morning Co-Host
“Jeanne is an exceptional radio talent and we are happy to have her join The Sound’s air team because of her deep understanding of the values of the Adult Contemporary format.”
Megyn Kelly & NBC in Exit Negotiations, ‘Today Show’ says
It’s the first time any NBC News property has acknowledged the star anchor is likely to leave NBCUniversal in the wake of a heated controversy that erupted this week.
RIP Longtime Broadcaster Tim Klassen, 56
In 2002, he left Canada for Dubai, United Arab Emirates to act as station manager and morning host at Channel 4 FM.
Legendary CHUM 104.5 Host Roger Ashby Announces His Retirement
Toronto radio icon to retire from CHUM 104.5 morning show after 50 years with the station –
Whither Seattle’s 106.1 KISS FM? 17 Year Morning Man Turfed, Station is Stunting
Morning co-host BENDER was let go Wednesday after 17 years and the station is running jockless and without the usual IDs. A page hidden on the station’s website was headlined, “KISS IS DEAD.”
Deep state rolls out staged “bomb” attack on CNN headquarters
“The bomb scare comes on the heels of suspected IEDs mailed to the home former President Obama in Washington, D.C. and the New York state homes of former President Clinton Clinton and major Democratic Party donor George Soros
Stompin’ Tom’s ‘The Hockey Song’ to be Inducted into HOF
The catchy ditty celebrating “the good ol’ hockey game” will be honoured on Saturday as the Toronto Maple Leafs play the Winnipeg Jets at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.
Corus EVP/COO Barb Williams Announces Retirement
CORUS does not plan to replace Ms. WILLIAMS and will not be appointing a new COO.
Emily Brass Leaves CBC Radio Victoria for CBC Winnipeg
Emily has been handling the morning news on CBC Radio One in Victoria for the past couple of years.
PROSALESGUY – 10 Prospecting Tips From Top-Performing Salespeople
Prospecting for new business is a necessity. Our sales training workshops in Vancouver, Victoria, Edmonton and Calgary always drill this into the minds of Professional Salespeople. No one ever disagrees. In fact, when I ask the question “Who prospects for new business?” everyone’s hands go up. “Now keep your hand in the air if you have a specific […]
NBC Seeks to Reverse ‘Tonight Show” Downward Ratings Drift
Bell will have the title of executive in charge for the late-night franchise, which has been running behind CBS’ “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” in the ratings in the last year.
Vancouver Canadians Baseball Jumps to AM 650, Get 6 Games on TV
It’s common knowledge that teams like the C’s pay for their radio time, and use the ad spots to recoup costs. You can bet they’re doing the same with this TV deal.
Ann Marie Mulholland Named to Head Hubbard’s Seattle Cluster
Mulholland is the new Market Manager for Hubbard’s 5 radio stations in Seattle, replacing Marc Kaye who announced his retirement, after 45 years, this past July.
NBC ‘Nightly News’ Blasts Network’s own Megyn Kelly over ‘Blackface’
Ms. Kelly has now repeatedly apologized for suggesting that “blackface” might be OK on Halloween.
Great Voices of the Past Nominated to Baseball HOF
The NATIONAL BASEBALL HALL OF FAME has announced the eight finalists for the 2019 FORD C. FRICK Award honoring excellence in baseball broadcasting.
JJ-365 Salutes Clay St. Thomas
Welcome to JJ-365 Salutes. Over 2018, we pay tribute daily to one of “The Good Ones”. Today we are shining the light on Clay St. Thomas
Alberta Rapper Dies After Falling From Plane near Vernon BC
Jon James McMurray died Saturday filming a project he had been working on for months, performing while walking on the wing of a plane.
CRTC Approves $506-Million Sale of Newcap Radio to Stingray
The CRTC approval means Stingray, a Montreal-based international music service provider, will become Canada’s largest public independent media company.
One Word Makes A Difference, by Paul Kaye
The secret to success in business is durable competitive advantage. Only products that demonstrate a desirable difference to their competitors are likely to win audience attention. Our brains act like filters that protect us from too much information
CRTC Hears of ‘Mismatch’ Between What Telco Customers Expect & Get
Government-ordered hearings into complaints about Canada’s largest telecommunications providers got underway Monday with an industry-funded ombudsman saying his group has limited insight into problem sales practices.
Kudos to CTV Vancouver on Election Night
The banner along the bottom of the screen was breaking results in a timely manner .. and they had reporters checking in frequently from the various Metro Vancouver headquarters with timely reaction to the available numbers.
Radioman Al Siebring Elected Mayor of North Cowichan
PSR extends congratulations to longtime Duncan radio newsman Al Siebring (pictured), who defeated the incumbent by a margin of just ten votes!
JJ-365 Salutes Marty Forbes
Welcome to JJ-365 Salutes. Over 2018, we pay tribute daily to one of “The Good Ones”. Today we are shining the light on Marty Forbes
Assignment Shifts at News 1130
Tarrah Harvey (pictured), Jon Szekeres and Monika Gul have new duties at Vancouver’s all-news radio station.
JJ-365 Salutes Jan Evanski
Welcome to JJ-365 Salutes. Over 2018, we pay tribute daily to one of “The Good Ones”. Today we are shining the light on Jan Evanski
Seattle-based Radio Host Delilah Shares Advice about Losing a Child
One year ago, syndicated radio host Delilah Renee Luke experienced the unimaginable: Her teenage son Zack killed himself at 18.
KIRO AM710, Seattle’s Original 50,000 Watt Powerhouse, is 80 Years Old
From 500 watts, KIRO ultimately beat every other station in the Northwest and went to 50,000 watts during the summer of 1941. To accomplish the boost, KIRO built a glamorous new transmitter building and antenna array on Vashon/Maury Island.
Rob Gray Out as TSN Radio National P.D.
Gray was PD at Vancouver’s Team 1040 (now TSN 1040) from 2001-11 before moving to the national position in Toronto.
Jordan Armstrong, Neetu Garcha to New Slots at Global BC
Current morning news reporter Jordan Armstrong is heading to the weekend evening anchor desk at Global BC, with Neetu Garcha taking his spot in the morning.
Bryan Hall celebrates 65 years in Edmonton broadcasting
Bryan Hall is celebrated for 65 years in the Edmonton media on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018.Greg Southam/Postmedia
Through First 6 Weeks, NFL TV Ratings are Up Over Last Year
Through the first six weeks of the 2018 campaign, NFL games have collectively averaged 15.6 million viewers, which is pacing 4 percent ahead of last season (15.0 million), according to Nielsen.
Wanted: On Air Hosts for Peace River, Alberta
We have immediate openings for On-Air hosts on both of our Peace River based stations – the newly branded River Country, and, KIX FM.
Jenna Mosher joins Matt on the ‘Sound Off’ Podcast
In late August, Jesse and Jenna from Jump 106.9 in Ottawa were restructured out of their jobs. That’s probably not news as it is a regular occurrence in radio. However, their replacements were a syndicated U.S. show out of Seattle
Looking for On-Air/Copywriter for Fort St. James, BC
Moose FM seeks On-Air Personality and Copywriter… A Great Opportunity
Puppeteer Behind Big Bird is Retiring … After 50 Years
Caroll Spinney, 84, announced Wednesday that he’s handing over Big Bird and his other character, Oscar the Grouch, to younger performers.
Ontario judge declines to hear Faith Goldy v. Bell Media
An Ontario Superior Court judge has declined to hear Toronto mayoral candidate Faith Goldy’s complaint against Bell Media for refusing to run her election ads
Longtime Voice of WSU Cougars Bob Robertson Retires
ROBERTSON, 89, began calling COUGARS football as radio play-by-play voice in 1964, moving to analyst in 2012; He called 589 COUGARS games in that stretch.
Michaela Pereira Among Several Hosts Turfed in HLN Retrenchment
Pereira, who got her TV start at Victoria’s CHEK-TV, will leave the network, along with Ashleigh Banfield and Carol Costello.
Ann Curry to Produce & Anchor a New Unscripted Medical Series
The two-hour weekly event will tap into the worldwide phenomenon of medical crowdsourcing, with Curry reporting true stories of medical mysteries and crowdsourcing for doctors.
Paul Allen, Microsoft Co-Founder & Owner of Seahawks, Trail Blazers, Dies at 65
Paul Allen, who co-founded Microsoft with Bill Gates and chaired Vulcan Inc., died Monday in Seattle from complications of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
Rogers Media second broadcaster to ban Faith Goldy election ads
Rogers Media is the second broadcast outlet to reject election ads from Toronto mayoral candidate Faith Goldy.
Owner Opts to go Dark on Four Hurricane-Damaged Florida Stations
“We have made the difficult decision to cease broadcasting operations in PANAMA CITY. HURRICANE MICHAEL did catastrophic damage to our physical plant to the point that rebuilding was uneconomic.”
JJ-365 Salutes Graham Hatch
Welcome to JJ-365 Salutes. Over 2018, we pay tribute daily to one of “The Good Ones”. Today we are shining the light on Graham Hatch
Joe Rainey of Capitol Records Has Passed Away at 43
Very sad to have to report the sudden passing of our dear friend, CAPITOL SVP/Pop Promotion & Marketing, JOE RAINEY on FRIDAY evening
Ex-CKWX Newsie John Copsey Joins Global/CKNW Evenings and Overnights
John will be delivering newscasts during Charles Adler Tonight and The Shift with Drex evenings and overnights across Canada on the Global News radio network.
Matt Cundill: Giving Thanks on Thanksgiving
I really love Thanksgiving. In Canada we celebrate it as a tribute to the bountiful harvest. There are a lot of people who enjoy it morning than Christmas which gets lost in a sea of wrapping paper and Amazon deliveries.
Hurricane Michael Silenced Nearly Three Dozen US Radio Stations
The latest information available from the Federal Communications Commission shows 27 FMs, 3 FM translators and 4 AMs are off the air.
President Signs Music Modernization Act into Law
The MMA is a comprehensive bill that aims to reform the US’s music licensing system and give music creators an opportunity to obtain compensation that more accurately reflects the value of music.
JJ-365 Salutes Tom Milroy
Welcome to JJ-365 Salutes. Over 2018, we pay tribute daily to one of “The Good Ones”. Today we are shining the light on Tom Milroy
Joseph Planta welcomes George Garrett to the Commentary…
George shares his storied career at CKNW…
CNN Panel Slams Kanye West, Claims He Has Limited Intelligence and ‘Mental Issues’
Group was up in arms over the rapper’s scheduled meeting with the president — and went after him with outrageous language
Red Robinson’s RPM Lunch at the White Spot Oct. 9 2018
Andy Hall very kindly supplied the photos, unfortunately the poster could only put names to a handful of participants.
PROSALESGUY – Responding To Sales Leads
Salespeople need to respond to sales leads immediately. All our sales training participants in Vancouver, Victoria, Edmonton, Calgary and Toronto would agree. Who wouldn’t? Yet, the response time to sales leads for many companies ranges from OK to downright horrible
Faith Goldy sues Bell Media over refusal to run election ads
Toronto mayoral candidate and former Rebel Media contributor Faith Goldy has hired constitutional law and civil rights lawyer Clayton Ruby to represent her in a suit she’s launching against Bell Media for refusing to run her election ads
Growing As A Coach, by Paul Kaye
“I want my people to be better. All of my people. I want to start with those who have the responsibility for coaching and developing other employees.”
JJ-365 Salutes Ted Farr
Welcome to JJ-365 Salutes. Over 2018, we pay tribute daily to one of “The Good Ones”. Today we are shining the light on Ted Farr
The Former KPLU (KNKX) Moving Studios to Downtown Tacoma
It’s the public radio station that Seattle almost snapped up, but was saved by its jazz-loving listeners world-wide who raised some 8 million dollars.
Hershel on’The Walking Dead’ Scott Wilson Dies at 76
His first film was ‘In the Heat of the Night,’ and he also stood out in ‘The Ninth Configuration,’ ‘Dead Man Walking’ and ‘Monster.’
Survey: Most Canadians Go Online for Their News
Canada’s first-ever Trust in News survey finds that online news is the leading go-to medium for news audiences, while radio scored top points for credibility.
JJ-365 Salutes Dave Spence
Welcome to JJ-365 Salutes. Over 2018, we pay tribute daily to one of “The Good Ones”. Today we are shining the light on Dave Spence
Jack Swanson is Back as PD at KGO
SWANSON (pictured right) was PD at KGO and KSFO from 1994 to 2011, during some of the best years at the then preeminent Bay Area talkers.
Hubbard Radio Seattle has a Great National Sales Manager
Julie Judge of Hubbard Seattle is the 2018 Radio Ink Radio Wayne Award winner in the National Sales Manager category.
Graham Mosimann joins Matt on the ‘Sound Off’ Podcast
Graham Mosimann does evenings at Calgary’s alternative X92.9. I hired Graham back in 2014 to work at Power 97 in Winnipeg and decided to call him up and see how he was doing
Seattle Radio PPM’s Analyzed + Demo Leaders
In the Sept. PPM’s KISW topped the 18-49 demo and 25-54, while KPLZ was #1 18-34.
Peggy Sue of Buddy Holly Classic Song Fame, Dies at 78
“Peggy Sue” namesake went to same Lubbock high school as the rocker, and married Crickets drummer Jerry Allison
Two News/Talk Stations Now Atop Seattle Radio PPM’s (Sept.)
KUOW (NPR) narrowly edges KIRO-FM for #1.
Veteran CBS Producer Brad Kern Fired Amid Abuse Claims
Multiple NCIS: New Orleans sources said that Kern harassed and unfairly penalized women, repeatedly bullied a nursing mother and made racially insensitive statements, among other allegations.
Charles Aznavour, “France’s Frank Sinatra,” Dies at 94
A popular-song stylistic, Aznavour was a charismatic stage presence, despite his 5-foot 3-inch height and pedestrian appearance.
From Copyright Term to Super Bowl Commercials: Breaking Down the Digital NAFTA Deal
While much of the focus is on the dairy industry, dispute resolution, and the auto sector, the agreement will have significant implications for intellectual property, digital policy, and broadcasting
Marty Forbes: Sky’s the limit for drone technology
It’s no secret that media downsizing has had a profound effect on radio, television, and print over the past several years
Radio station hires replacement for fired DJ Dave Wheeler
Radio station 92.1 CITI-FM announced it has hired a replacement for morning show DJ Dave Wheeler, who filed a $1.4 million lawsuit against Rogers Media after he was fired.
Radio Host Tammy Moyer who lost her life to Cancer to be Honoured at Woman of Worth Awards
The awards have been renamed the Tammy Moyer Woman of Worth Awards, paying tribute to the single mother from Maple Ridge and morning anchor on News1130, who enjoyed the role of Master of Ceremonies at Woman of Worth events for years.
Former Radioman Ian Jessop Joins ‘United for Saanich’ Civic Slate
Jessop says he’s seeking a seat on council to support Mayor Richard Atwell, who he feels has found himself at odds with the rest of council.
JJ-365 Salutes Mark Burley
Welcome to JJ-365 Salutes. Over 2018, we pay tribute daily to one of “The Good Ones”. Today we are shining the light on Mark Burley
‘Last Man Standing’ Surges with Whopping 8 Million Viewers in Fox Premiere
The hit comedy series Last Man Standing posted a historic viewing during its Friday night debut on Fox, averaging a whopping 8 million viewers in the all-important 18-49 demo.
Air Talent: The Issue of Bad Hires
A few bad apples with narcissistic tendencies can ruin station’s ratings, revenue base, and morale. Sam Weaver of All Access knows this all too well.
Ted Turner Reveals he has Lewy Body Dementia
LBD is one of the three most common forms of dementia affecting 1.5 million Americans, including the late Robin Williams, but it is often misdiagnosed.
Facebook Security Breach: Up to 50 Million Accounts Hacked
Attackers were able to exploit a vulnerability in a feature known as “View As” to gain control of people’s accounts.
Fox News Beats CNN and MSNBC Combined in Kavanaugh Hearing Viewers
More than 11 million people tuned in to cable news Thursday. Fox News Channel was the clear winner in terms of TV ratings, with its average of 5.7 million total viewers beating CNN and MSNBC’s hauls combined.
KOMO Weatherman Steve Pool Takes Time Off to Battle Cancer
Steve was diagnosed with prostate cancer and, he will be away from KOMO for treatment.
Press Release: Tyler Bieber Western Academy College Memorial Broadcasting Scholarship
TYLER BIEBER The newspaper headline read “Hockey Heartbreak”. The news of the horrific accident that claimed 16 lives of the Humboldt Broncos hockey players, coaches and staff quickly spread worldwide within hours.
Paul Larsen’s Clear Sky and Golden West team up to launch ‘More Country’ in Strathmore
104.5 FM More Country was officially launched yesterday (Thursday) morning
Fred Jacobs joins Matt Cundill on the ‘Sound Off’ Podcast
Fred Jacobs was a guest on Episode 53 in a preview to the Broadcasters Meet Podcasters sessions at Podcast Movement in 2017. I have always wanted to do an episode where we looked back at the evolution of his company and a tweet on the 35th anniversary of the company’s creation reminded me that it’s a good time to have that chat.
Bob Cole returns to HNIC broadcast booth for 50th and final season
The 85 year old Cole is scheduled to call 10 games, starting with the Montreal-Pittsburgh matchup Saturday, Oct. 6. Sportsnet says the games will all be in the first half of the 2018-19 season.
CKNW Loses Bailey Nicholson to News 1130
Nicholson, who has been reporting and anchoring, joined NW in Mar. 2016 as an intern.
THURSDAY 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.
Details and ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
PROSALESGUY – The Power of 3 for Salespeople
As sales trainers and revenue growth specialists, its our job to be aware of consultative selling techniques and approaches
‘It was like he was in your car with you’: Popular Seattle DJ Norm Gregory dies at 74
Memories shared on Facebook of Norm Gregory, who died Saturday at age 74, were from a generation that remembered a disc jockey who, from the late 1960s to 2000, was part of their lives at Seattle radio stations KJR-AM, KZOK, KOMO and KJR-FM
After 30 years of Rockin’ Edmonton, Rob Berg calls it a day…
Rob Berg’s love for radio started much like everyone else’s, by listening to it from the cab of his truck. Rob’s first “career” was a truck driver, where he listened to radio for hours as he made his hauls up and down the roads in and around Edmonton
Music Modernization Act Heads to President Trump for Signature
The bill, which has just passed unanimously in the House of Representatives, will bring about the most sweeping changes to archaic copyright laws.
Cosby Sentenced to 3 to 10 Years in Prison
When the ruling came down, a woman in the courtroom shot her fist into the air and whispered, “Yessss!”
Bill Cosby a ‘Sexually Violent Predator,’ Judge Rules
The label means Cosby, 81, must undergo counselling for life and appear on the sex offenders’ registry.
Longtime Broadcaster Terry Moore Dead at 82 … Cancer
Very sorry to get the word of Terry Moore‘s passing today in Victoria, following a short battle with cancer. Terry had a long history of broadcasting, mostly as a talk show host, in Vancouver, Cakgary, Edmonton and Victoria. He was the regular relief talk host at C-FAX 1070 until very recently, following his retirement from a regular on-air assignment in 2016.
DEFUND: After Horrendously Biased Interview With Bernier, CBC Has Reached A Pathetic New Low
Wendy Mesley was clearly on a mission to demonize Bernier, throwing wild conspiracy theories at him rather than actually conducting a legitimate interview.
Seattle’s KCMS (Spirit 105.3) Introduces New Morning Show
SCOTT is a SEATTLE native with background in radio, TV and voiceover at stations such as KPLZ (Star 101.5), KOMO, NEWSRADIO, KVI, KIRO and KISM. His TV and Entertainment Correspondent experience includes time at THE DAILY BUZZ national TV show, NORTHWEST CABLE NEWS, CELEBRITY PAGE TV, and others.
JJ-365 Salutes Jeff Vilder
Today we are shining the light on Jeff Vilder, who is having a birthday today
Fox News’ Geraldo Rivera Takes on Local Cleveland Radio Show
Award-winning journalist Geraldo Rivera will be joining WTAM AM1100 this coming Monday to host Geraldo in Cleveland. The one-hour program will air weekdays at 9 a.m.
My take on the changes at Corus
It seems there is a bit of a domino effect happening right now across Corus. It started earlier this year when, as a company it was decided to let go of a bunch of on air talent across Ontario. Veteran broadcasters such as Andy Frost, Al Joynes and John Scholes were let go from Q107 in Toronto and then in Hamilton Ben McVie was let go from Y108 mornings. Other notable positions that were dumped were middays and evenings at Y108 about a week before Ben was let go. Afternoons at 91.5 the Beat were cut. Lots of people lost jobs.
Comcast Outbids Fox for Giant EU Pay Channel Sky TV
Comcast won with an offer worth $29 per-share, which values Sky at just over $39.2 billion. The best Fox/Disney bid was $26.40 per share.
Vancouver Radio Vet Ted Farr has a New Gig in Kelowna
Farr will be reading radio news for the first time in 37 years at AM 1150 in the midday time slot.
Seattle Radio Legend Norm Gregory Passes
Norm arrived at KJR AM, Seattle, first doing early evenings and then afternoons
ICONIC RADIO DEEJAY BILL GABLE DIES SUDDENLY AT 69
Bill Gable was best known as Brother Bill, during his early years in broadcasting at CKLW, or the Big 8, in Windsor.
NBC News Boss Accused of Overlooking Sexual Misconduct
Andy Lack is being accused of overlooking complaints of sexual misconduct made during his tenure as chairman and CEO of Sony BMG Music Entertainment.
RIP Former ZoomerMedia, Rogers exec George Grant
Grant spent 50 years in the broadcast industry as a host, sales manager, programmer, and operations executive and played an integral role in the growth of ZoomerMedia.
Matt talks with Larry Gifford about his Parkinson’s on the ‘Sound Off’ Podcast
Matt Cundill works with radio groups on digital strategies and talent coaching. He recently started the Sound Off Podcast: The Podcast about Broadcast”
Dave Wheeler sues Rogers for $1.4M, says it encouraged ‘edgy’ on-air persona that got him fired
A former Winnipeg radio host fired by Rogers Media after controversial on-air comments he made about transgender people is suing his old employer for more than $1.4 million
Comcast, Fox to Face Off in Saturday Auction for Sky
It is the first auction showdown between competing suitors set by Britain’s Takeover Panel since 2008.
Allegations of shady practices pile up against Ticketmaster
It was particularly shocking to see Ticketmaster directly encouraging the use of bots — automated programs that can scoop up tickets far faster than a human at a keyboard, given the company’s long-held public position on the issue.
‘I Stand by my Decision to Publish’ Despite Job Loss over Ghomeshi Essay
Ian Buruma says he lost his job after an intense backlash to the article by Ghomeshi from social media and magazine advertisers.
Toronto’s 102.1 The Edge, Announces Sibling Duo as New Morning Show Hosts
Toronto’s alternative station, 102.1 the Edge (CFNY-FM) have named Ruby Carr and Alex Carr as the new hosts of the station’s morning show, debuting January 2019. A dynamic sister and brother duo, Ruby and Alex will become the first pair of siblings to permanently co-host an FM radio morning show in Canada.
US Senate Passes Music Modernization Act
“Today is a momentous day for songwriters, artists, composers, producers, engineers and the entire industry that revolves around them.”
L.A. Kings Departing AM Radio, Streaming Instead via Kings Audio Network
All Los Angeles Kings games – including preseason, regular season and postseason contests – will now stream live on the new official LA Kings Audio Network, a custom station available on iHeartRadio, iHeartMedia’s all-in-one digital music, podcast, on demand and live streaming radio service
Emmy Awards TV Ratings Fall to All-Time Low (US)
NBC’s broadcast of the 70th awards falls short of the previous year and records its smallest audience ever.
Jordan Bonaparte’s ‘Nighttime’ Podcast to Air on Corus Stations
The Nighttime podcast is an award-winning audio documentary series covering unique stories from across Canada; hosted, written and produced by its creator Jordan Bonaparte. Topics range from true crime and mysteries to the paranormal or the just plain weird.
You Need Courage To Coach, by Paul Kaye
My mind instantly started acting like one of those old fashioned rolodexes, quickly flicking through all the possibilities. Mentally I was scrolling at pace through the endless mistakes and failings we all make when starting out. I am sure I am not close to mastering many of them, even now. Then my mind came stretching to a halt. I had my answer… courage
Rory McGouran of Winnipeg the New Voice of Humboldt Broncos
McGouran will be taking over for the late Tyler Bieber, who was killed along with 15 others in last April’s Broncos bus crash in Saskatchewan.
Zak Burns Gone from KIRO News/Talk
BURNS rejoined KIRO in SEPTEMBER 2016 to co-host nights, first with JASON RANTZ and later with GEE SCOTT.
San Francisco Tech Billionaire Buys TIME Newsweekly
The co-founder of Salesforce.com, Marc Benioff, and his wife are personally buying Time for US$190m.
Paul McCartney Earns First No. 1 Album in 36 Years
‘Egypt Station’ also gives the ex-Beatle his first debut at No. 1 and first chart-topper since ‘Tug of War’ in 1982.
A Tale of Two Reporters, by Byron Christopher
I recently spent time with two veteran broadcasters, both radio reporters. One was an old friend, the other a foe.
And they had the same address … 2502 Sparrow Drive, Nisku — site of a rural cemetery.
Nova Scotia’s Peter Donat, Mulder’s Father on ‘The X-Files,’ Dead at 90
The actor, the nephew of Oscar winner Robert Donat and ex-husband of Michael Learned of ‘The Waltons,’ also was in ‘The Godfather: Part II.’
JJ-365 Salutes Robert Gray
Welcome to JJ-365 Salutes. Over 2018, we pay tribute daily to one of “The Good Ones”. Today we are shining the light on Rob Gray.
Longtime Voice of the NBA’s LA Clippers to Retire
Ralph Lawler has announced nearly every Clippers game — both on TV and on radio — since the franchise moved from Buffalo, New York.
CBC Victoria Celebrates its First 20 Years Sept. 28
The day’s activities include a meet and greet with CBC Victoria hosts (such as Gregor Craigie, pictured) and a free concert at Alix Goolden Performance Hall.
Jian Ghomeshi Speaks Out About his Sex Trial .. in U.S. Literary Journal
Disgraced former CBC Radio host Jian Ghomeshi has penned a personal essay in which he expresses “deep remorse” for the way he treated some people, admitting he was “demanding on dates” and “emotionally thoughtless.”
Jason Barrett from Barrett Sports Media joins Matt on the ‘Sound Off’ Podcast
The Sports Radio Special!
Jason Barrett from Barrett Sports Media.
Jeff Fager’s Texts that Led to His Firing
CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan revealed Fager’s threatening text messages to her.
CBC rebrands over-the-top streaming service to ‘CBC Gem’
The premium, ad-free service will continue to cost $4.99 per month.
Next Domino to Fall: Jeff Fager of 60 Minutes is Toast
The exec had been at CBS News for 36 years and has been a leading figure at the news division for decades.
General Manager for Community Radio Station in Picton, Ontario
99.3 County FM, a non-profit community radio station serving Prince Edward County Ontario, seeks a General Manager
‘Tonight Show’ Cancels Canadian Comic Norm Macdonald Over ‘Controversial Comments’
Macdonald drew criticism for saying he was “happy the #MeToo movement has slowed down a little bit,” and speaking about friends and fellow comics Roseanne Barr and Louis C.K.
Broadcaster Larry Gifford, a victim of Parkinson’s, to host Podcast
What happens When Life Gives You Parkinson’s? That’s the question Larry Gifford (pictured) is working to answer in a new podcast venture with Corus Entertainment’s CuriousCast and Parkinson Canada
JJ-365 Salutes Garth Buchko
Welcome to JJ-365 Salutes. Over 2018, we pay tribute daily to one of “The Good Ones”. Today we are shining the light on Birthday Boy, Garth Buchko
Meet KRKO’s New Morning Man: Tim Hunter
Tim was a Northwest radio fixture for decades, producing for Larry Nelson and the KOMO Radio Morning show, along with his 19-year run at 92.5-KLSY, where he was the funny middle-man of the Murdock, Hunter & Alice morning show.
New Christian radio station coming to Regina
The CRTC has approved another FM radio station for Regina. The new station will offer a specialty Christian music format
Moonves ‘Steps Down’ in Wake of New Misconduct Claims
Multiple on-the-record claims of misconduct and harassment helped spur the decision for the CBS network chief to step down from a role he has held for more than a decade.
CBS Head Les Moonves Hit With New Sex Allegations
Six more women claim Moonves forced them into unwanted sexual situations and allegedly retaliated when they refused.
Bill Daily, Comic Foil on ‘The Bob Newhart Show’ and ‘I Dream of Jeannie’ Dies at 91
Daily, who employed Bob Newhart as his accountant in Chicago before the two went on to show-business fame, died Tuesday of natural causes in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
SATURDAY 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.
ALL the milestones for Sept. 8th INSIDE!
Finalists for 2018 Jack Webster Awards announced
The awards recognize excellence in journalism in B.C. and all finalists will be celebrated, and the one winner in each category will be announced at the October 29th awards dinner to be held at the Hyatt Regency, Vancouver.
Rapper Mac Miller Found Dead, Suspected Overdose at 26
He had been open about his struggles previously, referencing drug abuse and death in his music, particularly in the largely autobiographical 2014 mixtape “Faces.”
David Bray’s PPM Analysis for Calgary Radio .. Sept. 2018
Calgary: Country 105 leads the way for A12+ with a 9.7% (up from 8.3% last time out). Country 105 is popular with the ladies, taking #1 spot for F25-54 delivering a 13.1% share (up from 10.2%). For M25-54, X92.9 is #1 with a 10.8% (down from 11.0%). CJAY 92 takes top spot for M18-34 delivering an 11.4%. Country105 […]
David Bray’s PPM Analysis for Edmonton Radio .. Sept. 2018
Edmonton: The Bear passes NOW! for #1 with A12+ posting a 9.3% share of hours tuned (up from 5.8% last time out). NOW! Radio takes top spot for F25-54, delivering a 22.0% share (up from 19.5%). NOW tops the list for M25-54 with a 12.5% share (flat with the last book). For M18-34, NOW leads the way posting a […]
David Bray’s PPM Analysis for Vancouver Radio .. Sept. 2018
Vancouver: CBC Radio One grabs the #1 spot for A12+ with an 12.3% share of hours tuned (down from 15.3% ). Taking the top spot for F25-54 was QM-FM, posting a 17.7% share (up from 16.5% last time out). CFOX grabs the lead for M25-54 listeners, delivering a 13.0% share (down from 13.8 %). The FOX is well out […]
Vancouver PPM Radio Ratings… May 28th – August 26 2018
CBU Radio One loses 20% of its audience but continues to lead the 12+ chart, with CKNW and QM/FM in their usual runnerup positions.
Calgary PPM Radio Ratings… May 28th – August 26 2018
Unlike sister station CHED in Edmonton, Calgary’s Newstalk 77 holds the number one spot in Calgary, with Country 105 jumping up to second. Also a nice gain for CJAY 92.
Edmonton PPM Radio Ratings… May 28th – August 26, 2018
CHED is now coming in 5th spot. Now continues to hold the reign as the leader
Burt Reynolds, legendary actor, dead at 82
Burt Reynolds, the legendary actor with the disarming smile and trademark mustache who starred in iconic films including “Smokey and the Bandit” and “The Longest Yard” has died, Fox News confirms. He was 82.
Seattle Radio PPM Demo Breakouts, courtesy Research Director Inc.
Although Movin’ 92.5 topped the Seattle 6+ chart, KISW was again king of the demos.
Syndicated U.S. (Seattle) morning show ignites Ottawa listener backlash
“Just took 106.9 off my presets in the car and at home. Not supporting an American morning show or your station. Corus has dumped on Ottawa talent too many times and this is the straw that breaks the camels back for me,” wrote one listener.
CBS board offering CEO Moonves $100 million in stock as exit package
The sources say the board wants the right to claw back some of that compensation if sexual harassment allegations against Moonves are confirmed.
Movin’ 92.5 Leads Seattle’s Aug. PPM’s, News/Talk Takes Next Two Spots
KQMV drops 1.4 but still sports a substantial lead as #1 in the 6+ chart. KIRO FM jumps to #2, KUOW is #3.
Tom Mark Announces His Retirement
In his nearly 48 years in radio Tom held positions at a number of Vancouver radio stations, notably News Director at News 1130 CKWX from 1996-2001 and morning news anchor at CKNW from 2001-14.
Ronan Farrow breaks silence on NBC’s handling of Weinstein story
The reporter has not spoken in detail about his dealings with NBC News over the Harvey Weinstein story, but posted a response on Twitter, saying the memo by NBC News chief Andy Lack contains numerous false or misleading statements.
He Intentionally Crashed his Truck into FOX 4 in Dallas, then ‘Ranted’ before his Arrest
No injuries were reported as a result of the incident, which took place just before 7 a.m. ET.
JJ-365 Salutes Bob Saye
Welcome to JJ-365 Salutes. Over 2018, we pay tribute daily to one of “The Good Ones”. Today we are shining the light on Bob Saye
PROSALESGUY – Ways To Make More Sales This Fall
With four months left in 2018, our sales training clients in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary and Toronto are refocusing on what they can do to drive more sales into this year. Keeping things simple is always a great idea. Let’s give you a clear direction going forward. It doesn’t matter what industry you’re in. When it […]
Matt Sutton from Down Under joins Matt Cundill on the ‘Sound Off’ Podcast
Matt Sutton comes from Australia. There was a time when having people with funny accents was novelty. Then it became common place. With the advent of Youtube, Facebook and people consuming their media globally, it’s not a thing anymore. In 2012
Rachel Day, Toby Johnston & Robbin Reay all have one thing in common…
can you give me a hint?
Tamara Taggart’s 1st Intvw. Since CTV Fired Her in April
For the first time, Taggart opens up about her unexpected departure from CTV, its life-changing impact and what’s next.
CBC TV Ratings are in the Toilet…
CBC’s TV Ratings Are A Disaster
Spotting Great Talent, by Paul Kaye
Great talent makes the difference. It’s undeniable. Great talent gives your brand a point of difference. They get you noticed and talked about
Edmonton Media Ramps Up For Ratings Period, by Marty Forbes
Lots happening in the local media as everybody ramps up for ratings season. Here’s a brief description of some of the activity going on in town
JJ-365 Salutes Jim Conrad
Jim started his broadcast career at CHAT 1270 in his hometown of Medicine Hat, AB in June of 1977, hired by local Hat broadcasting legend Orv Kope. On his first on-air break he was so nervous that when he looked up at the big clock with the sweep hand he suddenly lost the ability to tell time!! He was still living at home at the time, so his Mom was the the only person that really knew HOW nervous he was. Why? “Because she still did my laundry” he says!
Remembering Vancouver Punk Pioneer Randy Rampage
A funeral will be held at the Christ Church Cathedral on Sept. 29. His companion of 10 years said the 58-year-old died in their Vancouver home on Aug. 14 of an apparent heart attack.
An Interview with Legendary Seattle DJ Pat O’Day, Now 84
Pat (seen here with Jimi Hendrix) was the king of Seattle Top 40 radio from 3 to 6 weekdays in the Sixties. The jingle he wrote for his station is nostalgic catnip to hundreds of thousands of aging Puget Sound baby boomers. They can intone it on cue: “KJR Seattle, Channel 95!”
CRTC reverses decision to slash Canadian programming requirements
Groups in both the English and French market will be required to allocate an average of $5.5 million a year to support the production of musical programs.
HBO Quietly Clears Out Late Night Porn Programming
Both HBO & Cinemax have phased out content including Taxicab Confessions, Real Sex and Cathouse as well as other adult movies.
Mississauga News/Talk AM Radio Station About to Debut
Nearly seven years after getting approval to operate an English-language commercial AM radio station, Elliott Kerr says the station is ready to launch Sept. 4 and deliver news of interest to the local market.
NBC Blocked Ronan Farrow’s Weinstein Investigation, Ex-Producer Says
Rich McHugh, a former producer at NBC News’ investigative unit, says the order to stymie the investigation came from “the very highest levels of NBC.”
Longtime CKNW Traffic Manager Pat MacPherson Dead at 89
Pat MacPherson succumbed to cancer August 28, just three days before her 90th birthday.
Seattle’s Hot 103.7 (KHTP) Names Bre Ruiz Morning Co-Host
Previously, Ms. RUIZ was MD/on-air at Top 40/Rhythmic sister KSFM/SACRAMENTO.
Jump! (Ottawa) morning show gone, replaced by American syndicated morning show Brooke and Jubal
National Association of Broadcasters Award-winning radio hosts Brooke Fox and Jubal Flagg have co-hosted Brooke & Jubal In The Morning together since 2011, with the show launching into national syndication in 2015.
JJ-365 Salutes Tom Tompkins
After a year in Edmonton, he got offered the operations manager gig at CKRY-FM in Calgary. It was a fairly new station and not doing as well as expected. He felt that if you can’t have a successful Country FM in Calgary you shouldn’t be programming radio so naturally he took the gig. He was there for about 5 years with General Manager Rick Meaney and it became a great success
Firings at Edmonton’s Newcap cluster, Capital FM & K-97
Firings at K-97 and Capital FM
Also gone GSM Kelly Walters
(Photo: Melissa Wright)
Bob Costas and NBC about to end a decades-long partnership
Costas, 66, told USA Today that “what was once a perfect fit no longer fits that description.”
Joe McFarland takes over the afternoon airwaves on QR 77 Calgary
“Joe brings a great mixture of skills ideally suited for this day part,” said John Vos, Director of Talk and Talent at Corus Radio Calgary
Mark Carcasole named Global News weekend anchor
By Connie Thiessen, Editor, Broadcast Dialogue August 28, 2018 . Mark Carcasole . Global Toronto reporter Mark Carcasole has been named the new Global News weekend anchor, effective Sept. 15. Carcasole will anchor the weekend 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts across multiple markets, including Toronto, Halifax, Montreal, Peterborough, Kingston, and Winnipeg. Carcasole started his broadcast career in 2005 as an […]
Calgary radio host says he was assaulted, believes attack was politically motivated
Kumar Sharma, a program host on Calgary’s Fairchild Radio FM 94.7 who says he was the victim of a swarming attack, says he believes he was targeted because of an unfavourable post he shared on social media involving an aspiring UCP nomination candidate.
Radio Futurologist James Cridland joins Matt on the ‘Sound Off’ Podcast
James Cridland is a radio futurologist. He will tell you he got that name because he printed it on his business cards, but he does possess a keen eye to where radio is headed. He is the man behind Podnews, a daily e-news letter and companion 2 minute podcast delivered daily
CNN caught red-handed fabricating fake news, fake sources… Watergate legend Carl Bernstein complicit… refuses to retract news HOAX
In a bombshell media scandal that’s growing by the hour, the tag-team of CNN and Watergate-fame journalism legend Carl Bernstein have been caught red-handed fabricating utterly fake news in a desperate effort to cast criminal blame upon President Donald J. Trump
PROSALESGUY – Web Conferencing Tips For Salespeople
We’re constantly providing sales tips to our sales training colleagues in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary and Toronto. We’re happy to pass many of them on to our blog readers. Here’s one of the most important. Face to face meetings are always the best way to establish strong relationships with buyers. Shaking your buyer’s hand and […]
JJ-365 Salutes Willy Percy
On June 2nd I saluted Larry Hennessey from ‘Larry and Willy’, the famous Vancouver radio wake up team. I then told the story of how Ross Winters(now VP Programming Pattison Radio) came forward with a demo package from a couple of young guys in Thunder Bay. The pouch included a random thatch of jumbled reel to reel tape, and as added incentives they threw in shampoo samples and burger coupons. We laughed out loud at this different and fresh approach
Sportsnet announces changes to Calgary Flames broadcast team
The addition of former Calgary Sun writer Eric Francis sparked controversy.
Notice me! Please. Someone. Anyone! by Paul Kaye
There are many people who do good work, sometimes even great work, and yet managers overlook them. Their talents go unrecognized. Their results go barely acknowledged. Their contribution goes unrewarded. The promotion they dream of isn’t on the horizon
Canada’s reputation as a kids’ TV production powerhouse is under threat
“In the golden era, you could get upwards of 80 per cent of your financing in Canada.”
Daughter of broadcast mogul Allan Slaight makes bid to gain control of troubled JAZZ.FM
The daughter of Canadian billionaire Allan Slaight is behind a major push to gain control of JAZZ.FM, a Toronto radio station mired in scandal.
JJ-365 Salutes Jesse Modz
Jesse grew up playing hockey with the son of Paul-Carol Mott, the Mott’s (1010 CFRB) and was intrigued with radio from the first time he saw them broadcast their show at one of their hockey tournaments. They would let him come and intern with them in the summers while he was in highschool. The second he walked into the radio station for the first time he knew it was what he wanted to do
Neil Simon, King of Comedy Playwrights, Dies at 91
Beginning in the 1960s, Simon could guarantee good Broadway advance sales, a rare feat for a writer. He had more than 30 plays mounted on Broadway, including four that ran simultaneously in 1966: “Sweet Charity,” “The Star-Spangled Girl,” “The Odd Couple” and “Barefoot in the Park.”
Staff at Small Manitoba Radio Station in Fear; begin Night Patrols
The owner of the Swan River station says it has been the subject of several attempted break-ins and a threat to burn it down in recent weeks.
Ottawa station’s ‘girl-power hour’ tackles gender imbalance on country radio
Ottawa’s Country 101.1 FM plans to launch a “girl-power hour” starting Monday that’s dedicated to giving women a brighter spotlight.
Washington State Football Broadcasts to Feature New Color Commentator
Former WSU quarterback Alex Brink will take over as the network’s radio analyst for home and away football broadcasts, replacing fellow Cougar record-holder Jason Gesser, who’d held the position the last four years.
Sportstalk’s Dan Russell Enters Van. Canadians’ Media Hall of Fame
The C’s will honour Russell Saturday at The Nat with a spot in their broadcast and journalism hall of fame. There will be a ceremony before the 7:05 p.m. game against the Boise Hawks.
Robin Leach, ‘Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous’ Host, Dies at 76
The veteran journalist had been working as a celebrity columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
JJ-365 Salutes Dan Freeman
When I was Program Director for Vancouver’s LG/73 and CFOX, and National Program Director for Moffat Communications, a young fellow from AM 106 in Calgary came to see me. He was the nighttime DJ there and when I asked him how his ratings were doing he said he had a 75% share of the Calgary audience at night. I was like, really, but stayed polite and we continued on
Lynyrd Skynyrd Guitarist Ed King Dies at 68
The cause of death was not given, but King had been suffering from–and was recently hospitalized for–lung cancer.
Rob Fai: Voice of the Vancouver Canadians for Over a Decade
Doing play-by-play HIS way is part of why Fai wants to stay with the local baseball club.
Mi-Jung Lee, Scott Roberts named Co-anchors of CTV Vancouver News at Six
The anchor spots at six opened up when Mike Killeen and Tamara Taggart were released in a round of Bell Media budget cuts in April.
JJ-365 Salutes Greg Simpson
Greg was crying like a baby on this day back then. That’s because he was a baby, being born on this day in 1948. He came out talking and has been vocal ever since. His first few words were “I love music and radio”. Okay not true but could be!
Nielsen Finds Radio Tops the Time Americans Spend with Media
When comparing which platforms reach the most Americans today, legacy platforms lead the way, with radio and TV topping the list, followed by smartphones.
Voice of NFL’s Indianapolis Colts ‘Retires’ After Using Racial Slur
“Bob (Lamey) does want to acknowledge that while repeating a story while off-the-air last week to a (black) friend at a local radio station, he used an inappropriate word that had been used in the story.”
99.3 County FM seeks General Manager
Job Posting: General Manager Location: 38 Cold Storage Road, Picton Ontario Start Date: January 2, 2019 Position type: Full-time Mission Statement: 99.3 County FM is a not-for-profit, volunteer driven, community funded radio station. Connecting the County, this essential service reflects and contributes to the cultural richness, diversity and vitality of Prince Edward County. 99.3 County […]
JJ-365 Salutes Tamara Stanners
She was a bright young person full of energy and hope, and jumped at the chance to start over from her time in Edmonton
John Lithgow to Play Roger Ailes in Fox News Movie
He joins Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman and Margot Robbie who will play Megyn Kelly, Gretchen Carlson and an associate producer, respectively.
Jonathan West joins Matt Cundill on the ‘Sound Off’ Podcast
Jonathan West is a passionate about a few things, including two of our favourites, hockey and radio. We eliminated all the hockey talk from the podcast but I will bring him back at some point on “The Other” podcast to chat it up in February when the playoff races take hold
US TV Ratings: Video Music Awards Hit All-Time Low on MTV
The event falls short of the 2017 ceremony, which had the previous record-low audience.
Victoria Times-Colonist to be Printed by Black Press in Ladysmith
The switch to Black’s state-of-the-art press facility in Ladysmith will mean more colour pages in the T/C. No word on how any traffic problems on the Malahat will delay delivery.
How Hollywood is Racing to Catch Up with Netflix
The turmoil caused by Netflix’s meteoric rise is all that media moguls could talk about last month during their annual conclave at the Allen & Co. conference in Sun Valley, Idaho.
Aug. 20th is NATIONAL RADIO DAY in the US
Several inventors had a part in the invention of the radio in the late 1800s and not just one person can be credited with its beginning.
Advertisers Turn to Sports Radio to Reach Men
The Portland law firm’s founder Rick Jones says at first the company used yellow pages to reach men but then turned to radio which appealed to him for its reach and price.
Vancouver’s 604 Records riding the Comedy Resurgence
Never one to miss where the money is to be made, Canadian label 604 Records — which bills itself as “Canada’s Greatest Indie Music Label” — appears poised to add “where you go to hear comedy” to its tag line.
Clear Sky Seeks Sales Rep for Cranbrook, BC
Summit 107 FM serves the East Kootenay region of British Columbia including Cranbrook, Kimberley, Fernie, Sparwood and Invermere.
CFWE/CJWE Job Bank Openings Edmonton/Calgary Ab.
The Aboriginal Multi Media Society of Alberta’s Radio Division is growing and we are looking to expand our First Nation and Metis talent bank.
JJ-365 Salutes Boyd Leader
Boyd and I worked in Moffat Communications and CORUS off and on. All of us would congregate at the infamous Moffat Moose Jaw ball tournaments and that’s where we all got to know each other. If you want to build trust in an organization, it’s key to get people together outside of the normal work day. Photo: Boyd with Lloyd Robertson
Kelowna Newspaper Launches Digital Radio Station
Okanagan Valley Newspaper Group — publisher of The Okanagan Weekend, The Daily Courier in Kelowna, Penticton Herald, Courier Extra and Herald Extra papers — is preparing to launch OkanaganValleyRadio.com on Monday at 9 a.m.
Community Radio Documentary a ‘Fascinating Tale’
It’s a lengthy film — almost two hours. It was late in the evening and I was feeling drowsy when I started watching. But it grabbed my attention immediately, and held it through to the end.
Alice In Chains Set for Historic Performance Atop Seattle’s Space Needle
The band will be the first ever to perform on the Space Needle’s brand-new “Loupe,” the world’s first and only revolving glass floor located 500 feet in the air
Smartphones Overtake Television in Weekly Hours Viewed
Two-thirds of British Columbians (66%) say their smartphone plays a “very important” part in their lives, a significantly higher majority than what was revealed in our 2014 Smartphone Insights Report (57%).
FCC hits Radio Station Owners who carried Alex Jones with $15,000 Fine
A lawsuit filed this week accuses Liberty Radio of operating at 90.1 FM in Austin Tx without federal authority since at least 2013,
Tim James Heads Changes/Promotions at Vancouver’s News 1130
Tim James will join Alison Bailey as co-anchor of the midday run on News 1130 Vancouver, starting next month.
Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, Dies at 76
The legendary singer from Detroit earned 20 Grammys on the strength of such hits as the anthem “Respect,” “Chain of Fools,” “Think” and “Spanish Harlem.”
Scripps Gets Out of the Radio Business
“With our sale of these 19 stations (for $47 million), SCRIPPS has completed the sale of our entire radio station group.”
Winnipeg Broadcaster Loses Lawsuit over Cancellation
The judge ruled that Red River College did not violate Martin Boroditsky’s rights when they cancelled The Great Canadian Talk Show from the college’s Kick FM radio station in 2010.
Canada’s Sports Streaming Service DAZN Takes Another Baby Step
On Wednesday (today) DAZN will announce a three-year Canadian rights deal to broadcast the World Boxing Super Series, a high-level pro tournament that used to air on Super Channel.
Logan Anderson joins Matt in the ‘Sound Off’ Podcast this week…
Logan Anderson is the host of the Say the Damn Score Podcast. He loves being a sports broadcaster and found out that podcast was a great way to network and meet new people in his field. Guests have largely been the familiar voices that call games for places like Fresno State, South Dakota, Ball State, and Bradley
Steve Darling, Former Global News Anchor, to run for Council in Port Coquitlam
Darling announced his intentions on Facebook. It is his second try at politics.
Pattison Group Acquires Fabmar Communications – Chilliwack, Whitecourt & Melfort
The Jim Pattison Broadcast Group Limited Partnership (Pattison) and Fabmar Investments Ltd. (Fabmar) today jointly announced Pattison’s acquisition of Fabmar Communications Ltd. and it’s four radio station licences (and related assets) located in the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan, subject to CRTC approval
Jeff Fager Returns to Work at ’60 Minutes’
Fager, the executive producer of the venerable CBS newsmagazine, has returned to work as a corporate investigation into the culture of the parent company and its news division continues.
Former CTV Vancouver Anchor Mike Killeen to Sub on CKNW Talk Shows
Killeen anchored the CTV News at Six with Tamara Taggart from 2011 until they were released in April.
Heartland is 1st CBC Hourlong Show to Reach 200 Episodes
It’s a warmhearted animal-centric show filmed at and near Calgary Alberta, and is aimed at a family audience.
Aretha Franklin, 76, Gravely Ill With Cancer, Surrounded by Friends & Family
Showbiz411’s Roger Friedman, who first reported the news on Sunday, said the Queen of Soul’s family is “asking for prayers and privacy.”
To My Unmet American, Radio Friends
Many of us from the Great White North are shocked and disappointed at the depth to which our friends in US radio are allowing the degradation of those (mostly) shared beliefs and values, and the speed at which this disassembly process of our industry is occurring.
JJ-365 Salutes Boyd Kozak
Boyd retired, after 60 years on the radio just a few weeks back. Tony Mario Mariani and a number of folks suggested him as