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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.

Leonard Nimoy visited Vulcan Alberta Residents said they expect an ongoing commemoration of Nimoy’s life that will continue to illuminate their town. More Inside....

"A handful of unelected FCC leaders singlehandedly ‘decided’ the future of the American Internet – by a majority of three. This disgusting powergrab is totally at odds with liberty and the republican form of government." Read More 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.

Last year, Nimoy was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which he attributed to a smoking habit he had kicked 30 years earlier.

The new 24/7 channel will replace the current feed of the American network on Canadian cable and satellite systems. It will feature about 35% Canadian content.

The 43-year old Logan was admitted to a D.C. hospital with digestive disease diverticulitis and internal bleeding. She will remain in the hospital for a few days to recover.

The purchaser, EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION is a not-for-profit Christian broadcaster and operator of the K-Love and Air1 radio networks.

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.

"Replacing Internet freedom with government control" Our Freedoms are being eroded...