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Ed Mason epitomizes what a newsman is. - Primeau

In a bold move to keep up with Spotify, Apple Beats and other music streaming services, Google will reportedly launch YouTube Music Key and rebrand its Google Play Music All Access.

It's the birthdate of Canadians Susan Jacks and Matthew Perry, actors Adam Arkin and Gerald McRaney, plus TV pioneer Philo T. Farnsworth. 'Cheers' ended its 11 year run on NBC-TV, the original 'Charlie's Angels' aired its last original episode, Edmonton's CHQT and Yorkton's CJGX made their initial appearances on the radio, and Debbie Reynolds 'Tammy" topped the Pop Charts. Joni Mitchell, David Crosby and Stephen Sills were among Dick Cavett's guests on ABC-TV discussing Woodstock, and NBC-TV aired 'Midnight Special' for the first time. Groucho Marx and 60 minutes producer Don Hewitt died. ALL the milestones for Aug. 19th INSIDE.

He started at NBC Radio in 1944, transitioned to TV in the 1950's and from 1975 until a few weeks ago, was the voice (and occasional actor) on nearly every episode of Saturday Night Live.

“I leave KING because of a new and exciting opportunity at KIRO-TV,” Jones wrote on his Facebook blog. “I will begin in October. Because of my contract with KING, I will not be able to appear on air in my new job until April."

The anchor, who sought treatment in a rehab facility last fall, recently signed a new contract with ABC and has the full support of her network chiefs and colleagues as she seeks further treatment.

Aug. 18th gave us actors Robert Redford, Christian Slater, Patrick Swayze and Edward Norton, plus Canadian radio quizmaster Roy Ward Dickson. CKNW moved to its longtime home at 980 on the AM band, while CKLG took their listeners down the dial to 730. Diana Ross scored her 2nd #1 hit, Bobby Darin recorded 'Artificial Flowers' and 'Lazy River." Elvis Presley was buried two days after his death, and John Tesh began a decade as co-host of 'Entertainment Tonight.' Deaths this date include Conservative commentator Robert Novak, and singer/songwriter Scott McKenzie. ALL the milestones for Aug. 18th INSIDE.

Donovan tells us he listens to Michael Eckford on CKNW, and here's the proof Inside

Radioman Drex from downunder focuses on his next step in the Industry here in Canada

The new entrants to the Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame are named, and you'll be updated on where some of your favorite longtime KGO hosts are now being heard.