Thursday, January 23, 2025

Industry News

Exec. Producer of ‘Parks & Recreation’ Found Dead at 30; Drug...

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Harris Wittels had worked with “Parks and Rec” since its debut in 2011. Starting as a staff writer, he worked his way up to co-executive producer. The comedy’s series finale is set to air next Tuesday, Feb. 24 after seven seasons.

QR’s Kingkade & Breakenridge talk about Ezra and Rebel.media

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Calgary talk show hosts Roger Kingkaid and Rob Breakinridge move into today's Podcast discussing the demise of Sun News Network and what former SNN host Ezra Levant's project for Conservative Straight Talk is all about...

The Beat flips to Virgin

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Its been in the works for awhile now, but Virgin radio returns to Vancouver next month...

Analysis of Seattle Jan. Radio PPM’s, courtesy Research Director Inc.

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A picture of the leaders in the key demos in the Seattle-Tacoma market is supplied by a recognized authority in radio ratings.

Daughter Alison Defends Brian Williams: ‘He’s a Really Good Man’

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“He’s a really good man. He’s an honest man. He’s a truthful man. He has so much integrity,” Allison continued during a Q&A with Seth Meyers at New York’s 92Y.

THURSDAY in Broadcast History .. Feb. 19th

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It's the date the late iconic voice of the Seattle Mariners, Dave Niehaus was born. Sammy Davis Jr. kissed the biggotted Archie Bunker to great hilarity on CBS-TV's 'All in the Family' (pictured). Dick Clark staged the first "American Music Awards" on ABC TV. The Four Tops, Pat Boone and Pearl Bailey headlined 'The Ed Sullivan Show' on CBS-TV. And Calgary was introduced to radio station Q-107 as CKIK-FM changed to Classic Hits. ALL the milestones for Feb. 19th INSIDE.

Rare Gary Owens Aircheck from LA Golden Radio Days

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Gary Owens, 'Radio Extraordinaire' on the air in Los Angeles from 1973... Come Inside, Listen and enjoy...

CBC Boss Defends Public Broadcaster During Tense Grilling by Senators

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The Senate committee is studying the challenges facing the CBC in a changing media landscape.

Seattle-Tacoma Radio PPM Ratings .. Jan. 2015

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Warm 106.9 returned to terra firma after its lofty numbers for Xmas, and settled into 2nd behind Movin 92.5.. KUOW, KIRO-FM and 710 ESPNall had a good book in January.

An Original Aircheck of Norm Edwards

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The late Norm Edwards was also a late bloomer when it came to getting into broadcasting. 28 years old to be precise. Here he is behind the mic at CFJC Kamloops Come Inside, Listen and enjoy these original airchecks of a very funny man.... Good Norm in the Morning!