Calgary’s Country 105 Raises $3.7 Million through Radiothon
This brings the overall Radiothon total to more than $35 million since 2003!
New Host Carlos Benevides Starts TODAY on ‘JACK Up the 80’s’
He's no stranger to entertaining audiences over the air, having spent nearly ten years hosting the morning show on Kitchener’s 91.5 The Beat and prior to that held on-air positions at Toronto's Dave 107.5 and 102.1. The Edge.
MONDAY in Broadcast History .. Feb. 10th
It was Feb 10th when the Saturday morning TV series ‘My Friend Flicka’ (starring a 12 year old Canadian) debuted on CBS.
When the UK singing duo Chad & Jeremy played dramatic roles on ‘The Dick Van Dyke Show.’
When NBC-TV aired the 100th episode of 'Miami Vice.'
And when Vancouver actor Robert Clothier (pictured), who played the loveable rogue ‘Relic’ on the CBC series ‘The Beachcombers,’ died at age 77.
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
CBS News Chief Calls Threats Against Gayle King “Reprehensible”
On Saturday, backlash grew against rapper Snoop Dogg and others critical of King for an interview where she asked about a sexual assault charge against the late Kobe Bryant.
Throwback – John Barbour interviews legendary Star Kirk Douglas.
Our friend, the legendary John Barbour interviewed the late Kirk Douglas back a few years. In memory of Mr. Douglas, who died earlier this week at 103, we're proud to present this video.
SUNDAY in Broadcast History .. Feb. 9th
It was a Feb. 9th when Vancouver’s CHQM AM 1320 ended 34 years of nostalgic/easy listening music and morphed into all-Chinese-language CHMB.
When AM 730 switched from a MOJO talk radio format to become Vancouver’s first All-Sports station.
When The Beatles made their first of three appearances on CBS-TV’s ‘Ed Sullivan Show’ (pictured).
And when the 100th episode of ‘Beverly Hills 90210’ aired on FOX.
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
Star of “Wild Wild West” & “Black Sheep Squadron” Robert Conrad...
Conrad also used his tough-guy image in commercials, including a classic series where he appeared with an Eveready battery on his shoulder and said, “I dare you to knock it off!”
George Orr Doc. re 2010 Vancouver Olympics Debuts on CHEK
With these Games a distant memory, this documentary by former broadcaster George Orr revisits the development of the largest single project in peacetime Canada
Actor Orson Bean, who Rose to Fame as a 1950s TV...
Bean’s onstage antics included stand-up comedy and magic tricks as he made the rounds on game shows and late-night television.
CKPG (The Drive) Celebrates 74th year of broadcasting in Prince George
Prince George’s first and best radio station turns 74 today!













