Wednesday, May 15, 2024

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FRIDAY in Broadcast History .. May 16th

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It's the birthday of Janet Jackson, Tori Spelling, Liberace, Pierce Brosnan .. the wonderful OTR thriller "The Whistler," and the CBC's " Cross-Country Checkup."

As Barbara Walters Signs Off, The Big TV Interview Signs Off...

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New York Times writer Jonathan Mahler reviews the highlights of Ms. Walters 5-decade career, and concludes there will not be another like her.

A Message to Casey Kasem and His family

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Radio Ink Publisher B. Eric Rhoads As I walked in the door, my wife was white as a ghost. "You got a call from Casey Kasem. I may have made him mad." ...

CBC Accused of Withholding the Salaries of Its Stars

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CBC says Peter Mansbridge makes just $80,000 !!!

Casey Kasem Found In Kitsap County, West of Seattle

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The ailing former US national radio DJ Casey Kasem has been reported located residing on the Kitsap Peninsula

THURSDAY in Broadcast History .. May 15th

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Clifton Fadiman was born in Brooklyn. He was host of an erudite radio quiz/panel show - CJVI 900 Radio Victoria / Gordon Sinclair/Starksy & Hutch, and more...

WLS PD John Rook wouldn’t hire Rush, then!

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Former WLS PD John Rook was called by Jeff Christie, aka Rush Limbaugh...

Research Director’s Exclusive PPM Analysis for Seattle

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                    Exclusive PPM Analysis This covers the period of MARCH 27th through APRIL 23rd. Seattle-Tacoma: Manic Compression This is...

WEDNESDAY in Broadcast History .. May 14th

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ON THIS DAY in 1907 comedian/actor Dick Bentley was born in Melbourne Australia.  He is best remembered as Jimmy Edwards' co-star in BBC Radio's Take It From Here,...

Latest PPM Radio Ratings for Seattle

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KRWM increased its share from 5.0 to 5.7 to top the April Nielsens. KISW is just a fraction behind at 5.6, and Movin' KQMV...