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The respected Emmy winner and Oscar and Tony nominee always aimed for authenticity but had a reputation as a trouble-maker.

IT WAS JULY 10th … when a radio show of international intrigue ‘The Man Called X,’ debuted on CBS radio, beginning an 8-year run on the networks …. When New York’s WINS Radio announced the hiring of pioneer rock deejay Alan Freed to be the host of their “Rock ‘n’ Roll Party’… When the longtime radio hit ‘Your Hit Parade’ debuted on NBC-TV, starring two Canadian female vocalists, Dorothy Collins & Gisele MacKenzie (pictured)…. When the short-lived “Gladys Knight & the Pips” Summer Series premiered on NBC-TV… .. and when Victoria’s first radio station CJVI AM900 cut costs by dropping its talk shows and went back to playing hits of the 60s, 70s and 80s. ALL the milestones for July 10th are found INSIDE.

He’s been a host on the show every weekday morning since 2008, but now Breakfast Television Host Riaz Meghji has announced he’s leaving the popular Vancouver morning show.

Former Winnipeg host Dave Wheeler will run as an independent in the upcoming provincial election.

John had been in Peace Arch Hospital after a fall at his home a few weeks ago.

IT WAS JULY 9th … when 26-year old Dick Clark (pictured) debuted as host of the daily “Bandstand” on Philadelphia T-V station WFIL… When Calgary’s CKRY-FM signed on at 105.1 MHz with 100,000 watts as “Country 105″… When NBC-TV aired the sitcom “A Different World” for the final time, concluding its 6 year run… ..and when ABC aired a rare interview with CBS’ late night star David Letterman on the premiere of their new magazine show “Up Close.” ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.

This is a big hit to the station’s diversity, as they lose two black female Anchors and one middle eastern Reporter.

While most Canadians believe in free expression, the far-left Liberal government has tried to rile up opposition to Cineplex showing the pro-life film ‘Unplanned.’

He enjoyed an accomplished 40+ year career in the performing arts which included acting, directing and producing in both theatre and television. He retired in 1987 after 36 years with CBC television.