SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. May 21st
IT WAS MAY 21st … when Kamloops B.C. got its first FM station as CFFM 98.3 signed on …
When CBS-TV’s Ed Sullivan Show aired from Montreal’s Expo 67, and featured Petula Clark and The Seekers, with comedian Alan King…
When after a 5 year run, the final episode of ‘Miami Vice’ aired on NBC-TV…
.. and when after 8 seasons the finale of the sitcom ‘Newhart’ was seen on CBS-TV.
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
BCAB President’s Dinner & Award Gala
Broadcast Performer of the Year- Erin Davis- 103.5 QMFM
Gerry O'Day was on the ground at this years convention for us providing the copy and photos. Thanks Gerry...
Day two of the B.C.A.B. from the southern shore of Okanagan...
Our man Gerry O'Day is on the ground at the BCAB Convention in Penticton and gives us this report...
Day 1 of the B.C.A.B. conference in Penticton by Gerry O’Day
The theme seems to be ” radio is relevant” with the guests speakers.
FRIDAY in Broadcast History .. May 20th
IT WAS MAY 20th … when the Canadian Marconi Company station X-W-A, later CFCF, in Montreal aired a musical concert, the first scheduled radio broadcast in North America, and possibly the world…
When CBS-TV’s Ed Sullivan Show featured Peggy Lee, The Brothers Four (from Seattle), and retired baseball great Jackie Robinson ….
When the 25th Emmy Awards gave top honors to The Waltons, All in the Family & Mary Tyler Moore…
..and when the final episodes of ‘Barney Miller’ and “Roseanne” aired on ABC-TV… and the “Cheers” finale was seen on NBC.
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
Morley Safer’s Canadian Sensibility Rounded His Work, say Fellow Journalists
It was a special quality that gave him an edge while reporting on major news events including the Vietnam War, which launched his career to another level, said former PBS journalist Robert MacNeil, who grew up in Halifax and knew the Toronto-born Safer.
Ross Huguet Presents Spring Showcase
Ross Huguet is Professional Voice Over artist who's superb pipes you've more than likely heard on either television, film and radio. Here's a collection of his recent projects...
Just Retired Morley Safer (’60 Minutes’) Dies at 84
“Morley was one of the most important journalists in any medium, ever,” CBS Chairman and CEO Leslie Moonves said on Thursday. “He broke ground in war reporting and made a name that will forever be synonymous with ’60 Minutes."
At Penticton, John Ashbridge Inducted as a 50-Year Broadcaster
Ashbridge was the only Half-Century inductee, but there were ten additions to the 25-year club.
The Secret to LONG TERM Radio Advertising by Ryan Ghidoni
The most powerful advertising techniques can be found in universal truths. I want to talk about one today that I have never seen fail in 18 years
