FRIDAY in Broadcast History .. May 29th
IT WAS MAY 29th ... when the soon-to-be-popular daytime soap 'When a Girl Marries' debuted on CBS Radio. It moved to NBC in 1941 and to ABC in 1951 for a total run of 18 years....
When Allen Funt's "Candid Camera," which began on radio as "Candid Microphone," debuted on NBC TV....
When 20-year-old Barbra Streisand made an appearance on CBS TV's "The Garry Moore Show"...
..and when 16-year-old Michael J. Fox (pictured) made his professional acting debut in the CBC TV series "Leo and Me."
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
Evidence Revealed: Voltair Improves PPM Ratings
For months now, NTS MediaOnline Today has been following the ongoing controversy over the accuracy of Nielsen Audio’s PPM ratings system, and a box called Voltair that reportedly helps overcome alleged deficiencies in PPM.
Winnipeg Radio Ratings .. Spring 2015
CJOB slips to 2nd behind CBC Radio One A 12+, whille the Jets playoff run benefits TSN 1290.
Red Deer Radio Ratings… Spring 2015
KRAZE 101.3 was the big winner in the past 12 months, rising from #6 to #1 A 12+. Falling off almost as dramatically was KG Country, as well as rocker Zed 98.9.
Regina Radio Ratings .. Spring 2015
Z99 and CBK Radio One consolidated their spots atop the A 12+ chart, while 104.9 The Wolf took a horrendous tumble.
Prince George Radio Ratings .. Spring 2015
CBC Radio One made big gains, 99.3 The Drive was the big loser.
Victoria Radio Ratings … Spring 2015
CBC Radio One still on top A12+....98.5 The Ocean posted solid gains.
Boz Scaggs has today’s almost Forgotten track
Boz Scaggs recorded a blues album for Atlantic, famously featuring an undiscovered Duane Allman
THURSDAY in Broadcast History .. May 28th
IT WAS MAY 28th ... when The Temptations headlined CBS-TV's Ed Sullivan Show, along with pop singers Robert Goulet and Jane Morgan ...
When The Association made their TV debut on CBS's "Smothers Bro
Evening Host Jolene Leaves KISW After 11 Years
Jolene is much-loved, both on-air and within the staff, and will be missed by the family she helped build at The Rock. She leaves having created Seattle’s top-rated nighttime show.
