Thursday, March 28, 2024

Industry News

SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. May 9th

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IT WAS MAY 9th .. when two Canadian musical superstars, Hank Snow and Don Messer, were born ... When a fire caused extensive water damage to New Westminster radio station CKNW, which was forced to use studios in downtown Vancouver while their building was renovated.... When the final episode of the hit TV sitcom 'The Golden Girls' aired on NBC... When Bruce Springsteen (pictured) made his TV debut, singing three songs on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” ... and when Victoria radio stations The Q and The Zone were sold to Jim Pattison. ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.

‘Luke Spencer’ (Anthony Geary) Leaving General Hospital .. After 37 YEARS!!

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Genie Francis, who plays longtime onscreen love Laura, will return for his exit storyline.

Bill Simmons Leaving ESPN

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The extremely popular columnist and the biggest sports outlet in the country could not come to terms on a new contract with his current deal set to expire in September.

Holding Jim Prentice’s feet to the fire with Kingkade & Breakenridge

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It was about MLA Mike Allen versus pcmla wannabe Jamie Lall PC leader Jim Prentice speaks with Kingkade & Breakenridge on News Talk 770

FRIDAY in Broadcast History .. May 8th

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IT WAS MAY 8th ... when V-E Day was celebrated, marking the end of WWII in Europe, and radio carried the news ... When the BBC banned the song "Such a Night" by Johnnie Ray after listeners complained about its "suggestiveness" .... When radio station CKGO AM 1490 Hope BC went on the air with 250 watts... ..and when Edmonton's CHQT was heard in its last live day as Cool 8-80, before switching twelve days later to All News as iNews880.com. ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.

110 Job Cuts by Rogers Media; Red Ink Ends OMNI Newscasts

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Most of OMNI’s revenues had come from ad sales on U.S. programs such as Two and a Half Men and The Simpsons

Edmonton’s BT Cancelled according to Ryan…

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Ryan Jesperson says adieu to his friends at BT Mornings @CityTV More Inside...

Where was Preston Manning on election night?

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https://youtu.be/CQbmTnNvi1g From theRebel.media's Ezra Levant, he tells us on the evening of the Alberta election, Preston Manning was supposed to be one of the speakers...

Rafe Mair weighs in on Alberta election results

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DOFU1XGJ5g&feature=youtu.be The Goddard Report with Jim Goddard and how the Alberta Tories Pay Price for being Rich and Sassy. Former radio talk show host Rafe...

THURSDAY in Broadcast History .. May 7th

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IT WAS MAY 7th .... when one of the great dramatic showcases of early LIVE TV "Kraft Television Theater" began an 11-year run on NBC... When the instrumental group The Champs appeared on ABC-TV's American Bandstand to perform "Tequila" and "El Rancho Rock"... When the CBC banned all tobacco advertising on their national radio and TV networks... and when Shelley Long, as Diane Chambers, made her last appearance as a regular on NBC TV's hit sitcom "Cheers". ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.