New CRTC rules will simplify cable and satellite TV billing
The CRTC says the new rules will require TV providers to give customers clearer details about the duration of promotional offers and the customers’ price once those discounts end
Pat Harrington Jr., Schneider on ‘One Day at a Time’, Dead...
Pat Harrington played the breakout character, a superintendent, on “One Day at a Time.” The comedian and actor had long and varied career, with lots of guest spots, voice-overs.
THURSDAY 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.’
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Global Revolution? Netflix Claims 12 Billion Hours of Viewing in 4th...
Up 45 Percent Since Last Year
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Netflix CEO Reed Hastings shares data about his streaming video...
Bell Media And iHeartMedia Sign Exclusive Partnership
"We are partnering with the fast-rising iHEARTRADIO brand to develop its incredible presence in CANADA through our leading platforms,"
Carl Perkins has today’s almost forgotten track
There are many reasons that Carl Perkins never became a superstar of the highest order…
WEDNESDAY in Broadcast History .. Jan. 6th
The radio genius behind 'One Man's Family,' Carleton E. Morse (pictured) introduced his second major series 'I Love a Mystery' on the NBC West Coast network.
Ronald Colman (with wife Benita Hume) debuted in his own weekly radio series, 'The Halls of Ivy.'
And zookeeper Marlin Perkins introduced his wildlife TV series that would run for 25 years, 'Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom.'
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Study: New Pick & Pay TV Rules will Cost 15,000 Jobs...
Specialty channels are at risk of disappearing and Canadian content will suffer under the new pick-and-pay rules, according to the report.
The Good and the Bad of Leadership by Paul Kaye
When you begin your leadership journey it’s easy to make mistakes. But when your organization or team are scrutinizing your every move it’s important you don’t display the wrong types of behaviors - the behaviors that will ultimately hold you back from success. As much as we strive to be great, which is an inevitably long journey, it’s equally important to be aware of what bad leaders do. You want to avoid these with ferocity.
TUESDAY 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.’
And the ABC daytime drama ‘All My Children’ debuted.
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