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Nearly a year ago to the day, we lost another legend, when long-time Vancouver radio and television icon Fred Latremouille (Pictured) lost his battle with liver cancer at age 69

Howard Stern (pictured) started broadcasting at WWDC Washington DC, where he developed his ‘shock jock’ format. The Beatles’ next smash hit ‘Let it Be’ was previewed via film on CBS-TV’s Ed Sullivan Show. ‘The Barry Manilow Special’ aired on ABC-TV, attracting a viewership of 37 million. The Supreme Court of Canada allowed its proceedings to be televised for the first time; a hearing on taxation. And U2 began a five-night run on CBS’ Late Show With David Letterman. Details and many more milestones for March 2nd INSIDE.

The radio sitcom based in a bar ‘Duffy’s Tavern’ began its 10-year run. Vancouver saw Canada’s first jazz radio station hit the airwaves in CJAZ FM92.1 CHQB AM 1280 signed on in Powell River BC. Seattle-Tacoma’s channel 11 (then KTNT) began operations as an independent station. The 150th episode of ‘The Andy Griffith Show’ aired on CBS-TV. And The Beatles (on film) made their final appearance on CBS-TV’s Ed Sullivan Show. Details and many more milestones for March 1st INSIDE. No Comments

While Kennedy largely played gruff, blue-collar characters in dramas and genre films, he allowed a comedic side to emerge in the deadpan “The Naked Gun” movies.

Charlie Tuna worked as morning drive radio personality for more stations and formats than anyone in Los Angeles radio history: Top 40, AC, Hot AC, Oldies, Talk, Sports Talk and Country.

The station will engage the audience on the air, on social platforms, on site and be plugged in to today’s young woman and man. Fun will be evident in the station’s on air presentation, promotions and on-air talent.

It's the day bandleader Jimmy Dorsey, singer Dinah Shore (pictured) and actor Dennis Farina were born. Bellingham Wash. got its second radio station, KPUG AM 1170. And President Bill Clinton held a summit with broadcast and cable executives which established a self-administered program rating system. ALL the milestones for Feb. 29th INSIDE.

A former favorite AM signal from Eastern Washington KHQ Spokane began broadcasting at 590 KHz. The first basketball game to be televised was seen on only a handful of New York TV sets almost a decade before the so-called TV era began. Some 125 million people were tuned in for the much anticipated finale of the TV series ‘M*A*S*H’ on CBS. And the iconic ABC radio broadcaster Paul Harvey signed off for the final time, dying at age 90. Details and many more milestones for Feb. 28th INSIDE.

Thanks to Don Shafer of Roundhouse Radio for sharing with us just some of the things Roundhouse Radio is really good at presenting, and that's called "Live Radio."

The first CNR radio station, CNRO was opened in Ottawa. The CNR network would eventually turn into the CBC. The Rolling Stones’ rise to fame was underway as they appeared for the 2nd time on the BBC-TV’s ‘Top of the Pops’ (pictured). The Supremes (with Diana Ross) were the mystery guests on CBS-TV’s ‘What’s My Line?’ And ABC aired Part One of their “The Beach Boys: An American Family” TV movie. Details and many more Milestones for Feb 27th INSIDE.