CRTC Suggests New Pick-and-Pay TV Cable Choices
The proposals issued by the CRTC include requiring cable and satellite providers to offer a basic service made up primarily of local Canadian channels, at a cost of between $20 and $30 a month. The so-called pick-and-pay structure would allow Canadians to choose additional individual channels, on top of that basic service.
And it suggests the price of that basic service could be capped at between $20 and $30 per month.
THURSDAY in Broadcast History .. Aug. 21st
It's a brthday for Kenny Rogers, Jackie DeShannon, newsman Harry Smith and Canadian Kim Cattrall, plus the late US sportscasters Chris Schenkel and Jack Buck.
Benny Goodman began the Swing Era with a national radio band remote from Hollywood; Fats Waller recorded his iconic 'Ain't Misbehavin'; Patsy Cline recorded her classic 'Crazy', Clint Eastwood was honored with his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame; the sale of Victoria radio stations CKDA and CFMS was approved, and Johnny Cash was busy with what turned out to be his final recording session.
ALL the milestones for August 21st INSIDE.
CNN’s Ferguson Coverage Propels it to #1
Thanks to the unrelenting state of unrest in Ferguson, Mo., CNN has been top dog in the key cable news demo for the last two days.
Presidential Politics and Saturday Night Live
An updated new edition of retired Washington Post TV critic Tom Shales' book about Saturday Night Live is due out next month. The Hollywood Reporter has published a lengthy article headed "'SNL' Political Secrets Revealed" which we are pleased to be able to link you to. INSIDE.
Casey Kasem’s Family, Friends Fight Planned Burial in Norway
Relatives and friends of Casey Kasem are pleading with the Norwegian government to deny a request by the late DJ's wife to bury him in the capital of Oslo.
Time for the CRTC ‘REVIEW OF RADIO’ to take place…. by...
There hasn't been a review of the rules in our country in well over a decade.
Canadian Content rules haven't been adjusted in that time period as well. Not having an active Canadian Association of Broadcasters hasn't helped either.
And digital is 'here.'
Marty Forbes
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WEDNESDAY in Broadcast History .. August 20th
It's the birth date of broadcasters Al Roker and Connie Chung, singers Jim Reeves, John Hiatt, Demi Lovato and Robert Plant, as well as the outstanding radio actress Lurene Tuttle.
Abbotsford B.C. got its own radio station, Prince George B.C. got its own TV station, Detroit radio station WWR began operations, and the Dumont TV network debuted in New York City.
Deaths on Aug. 20 include comedienne Phyllis Diller, singer Ross Barbour (of the Four Freshmen), and jazz pianist Marian McPartland.
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
Another Radio Station Jingle Package by Mark Summers
Radio Station Jingles from across Canada, including, CKDA 1220 'Golden Sound Radio' in Victoria, CKWX, CJCA and many more from throughout the Great USA and around the world
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Another Vancouver Sportscaster is Heading to TSN Toronto
"His (Kelcey Brade's) sportscasts aren’t about “him”, which is a refreshing change in today’s marketplace."
Greg Douglas, aka Dr. Sport in comments Inside...
"Kelcey has exuded class on air"
Bernie Pascall
Calgary’s 90.3 AMP’s Steve Jones Interviewed on WGN Chicago
Steve Jones VP of Programming for Newcap Radio was interviewed yesterday on Chicago radio station WGN about Calgary's AMP. Come Inside and enjoy...
