CBC Radio’s Tribute to Dal Richards
On Thursday’s episode of “Rewind” Michael Enright featured interviews with Dal by Vicki Gabereau from 1996 and 1982, and a clip from the CBC’s As It Happens with Carol Off interviewing Dal on a notable world record in 2012.
SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. Jan. 30th
This was the date ‘The Lone Ranger’ aired for the first time, from Detroit’s WXYZ radio.
Vancouver got its second TV station (first privately-owned) in CHAN, now known as Global TV.
NBC-TV introduced the anthology series ‘Robert Montgomery Presents’; the hour-long show would continue for 8 years.
And Mutual radio began airing ‘The Larry King Show’ from midnight to 5:30 am Eastern.
ALL the milestones for Jan. 30th INSIDE.
New Job Opportunity @The River in Prince George
The Jim Pattison Broadcast Group in Prince George is looking for a versatile talent who can pull off a locally focused, compelling and engaging show on Prince George’s most listened to radio station, 101.3 The River. You’ll be doing Mid-days and looking after the River Music
Thunder Bay TV stations surviving on life insurance cash, shutdowns looming
The Thunder Bay stations service an area “bigger than the size of France” Caron said, the only TV stations covering local news in Northwestern Ontario.
FRIDAY in Broadcast History .. Jan. 29th
Victoria’s former CJVI (AM900) changed from playing Top 40 music to the ‘Jack FM’ format, ‘playing what we want’ on 103.1 MHz.
Lionel Barrymore was conscripted to host CBS’s ‘Lux Radio Theatre’ after star host/producer C.B. DeMille refused to join the performer’s union.
The ‘Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour’ premiered on CBS-TV.
And the ‘Crook & Chase’ talk show debuted on cable TV’s Nashville Network.
ALL the milestones for Jan. 29th INSIDE.
New afternoon show on Roundhouse Radio with Janice & Cory
Pictured Janice Ungaro & Cory Ashworth, the new PM Drive Hosts on Roundhouse Radio...
What Can Radio Learn From Donald Trump?
So, just in case you haven’t yet gotten your full ration of Donald Trump news today
Analysts, pundits react to Corus-Shaw deal
An analyst on the call noted he was surprised to hear Corus express optimism about conventional television, given the struggles the business face
Read more: http://mediaincanada.com/2016/01/13/analysts-pundits-react-to-corus-shaw-deal/#ixzz3yZiqQZRt
Bell Let’s Talk Day Raises $6,295,765. for Canadian Mental Health
Bell Let's Talk Day 2016 set all-new records as Canadians and people everywhere joined the Bell Let's Talk team, in what has become by far the biggest mental health campaign in the world.
THURSDAY in Broadcast History .. Jan. 28th
Garry Moore (pictured) was the MC as ‘Beat the Band’ debuted on NBC Radio.
The very first Emmy Awards were handed out in Los Angeles.
The zany ‘Goon Show’ ended its 9-year run on BBC Radio.
And ‘Fantasy Island’ began its 6-year-long Saturday night run on ABC-TV.
All the milestones for Jan. 28th INSIDE.