Edmonton Radio PPMs – Nov 30/2015 – Feb 28/2016
Now continues to rule the roost in Edmonton, followed by CHED and Capital FM. Bounce is holding steady while Virgin has fallen behind Hot 107
Radio KILLED the Radio Star by Ryan Ghidoni
Most people believe that something will eventually come along and DO RADIO IN
Michaela Pereira is coming home to the West Coast — not...
Her new weekday show, which will follow Morning Express and be broadcast from CNN’s Hollywood studios on Sunset Boulevard starting in June, has not yet been titled. (Pictured: Michaela Pereira )
THURSDAY in Broadcast History .. March 10th
It was March 10th when 20-year old Julie Andrews (pictured) made her US television debut on NBC’s Ford Star Jubilee….
When Bobby Darin appeared on television for the first time, singing “Rock Island Line” on CBS-TV’s “Dorsey Brothers Stage Show”…
When Sonny and Cher guest-starred as “Jerry and Ramona” on ‘The Man From U.N.C.L.E.’ on NBC-TV….
and when Willard Scott became the weatherman on NBC-TV’s ‘Today Show.’
Details and ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
Upcoming Gathering of support for Tammy Moyer
Our lovely Tammy has touched a lot of people in her life and we know many will want to attend to honour her, share our Tammy stories and connect with everyone this beautiful woman has touched in one way, shape or form. (Pictured) Tammy Moyer with son Emelyan
RIP: Radio Veterans Ron Jacobs And Ernie Myers
Ron Jacobs (pictured) died at his home in Hawaii. He was 78
Sir George Martin, the ‘fifth Beatle,’ Dies at 90
"From the day that he gave The Beatles our first recording contract, to the last time I saw him, he was the most generous, intelligent and musical person I've ever had the pleasure to know."
Donovan’s Aircheck Corner: A Latre leftover, and Geoff Poulton on Mountain...
Geoff Poulton (pictured) was Doc Harris’ board op at Kiss FM for around six months back in 1986! (Geoff is now President - Vista Radio Ltd)
WEDNESDAY in Broadcast History .. March 9th
It was a March 9th (some 9 decades ago) when Seattle’s KJR began radio broadcasting…
when Edward R. Murrow on CBS-TV’s ‘See It Now’ exposed Senator Joseph McCarthy for the bullying fraud that he was…
when New York’s WNBT broadcast the first local TV commercials in colour…
when the Grand Old Opry aired its final Saturday night brodcast from the Ryman Auditorium …
and when Dan Rather took over as CBS-TV anchorman, replacing Walter Cronkite.
Specifics, and ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
Father of Terry Fox Dies of Lung Cancer, Aged 80
The Fox family said in January that he had been diagnosed with lung cancer and that Fox was committed to approaching the challenge with optimism and a never give up attitude -- attributes that he "likely passed on to his son Terry."
