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Every television newscast: staged reality

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Jon Rappoport says it the way it is.... Come Inside and Learn Much More....

SUNDAY in Broadcast History .. Feb. 15th

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On this date 'My True Story' began its daily, almost 19-year run on ABC Radio. "The Dick Clark Saturday Night Beechnut Show," a musical variety half-hour, debuted on ABC-TV. Vancouver's CFBT-FM (The Beat) first began testing its transmitter on 94.5 KHz. And one of the stars of the CBS- TV sitcom M*A*S*H, McLean Stevenson (pictured), suffered a fatal heart attack at age 68. ALL the milestones for Feb. 15th INSIDE.

Heart attack claims life of Edmonton broadcaster

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Ken Cameron worked at 630 Ched, CFCW, CJOC More Inside

Liberal Columnist Suggests Why Sun News Channel Failed

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Sun News’ greatest defect was it wasn’t a news channel — it was constant opinionating on the cheap, as opposed to news reporting, which is costly.

Dr. Sport: BC Lions Owner’s Radio Purchase Could Lead to Partnership

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The Lions’ broadcast rights with Bell Media-owned TSN 1040 expired at the end of the 2014 season and industry insiders are suggesting it might be more advantageous financially in the long-term for David Braley to literally buy his way onto the airwaves in a potential partnership capacity.

VALENTINE’s DAY in Broadcast History .. Feb. 14th

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It's the date that Vancouver's CKMO AM 1410 became C-FUN, under new ownership. The first lady, Jacqueliine Kennedy gave a televised tour of the White House to both CBS and NBC. CBS news anchor Walter Cronkite, the 'most trusted man in America,' announced his retirement. The musical special, 'Barbra Streisalnd: Timeless' aired in prime time on FOX. And music legend Frank Zappa appeared on NBC-TV's "Miami Vice" playing the head of a drug ring. ALL the milestones for Feb 14th INSIDE.

Gary Owens of Laugh-In Fame, Voice of Parksville’s ‘The Lounge,’ Dead...

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FEBRUARY 13, 2015 | 01:27 PM PT by Variety Staff, Variety.com . Radio, TV and voiceover performer Gary Owens died on Feb. 12 at his home in the Encino neighborhood of Los Angeles....

Legendary KTLA Newsman Stan Chambers, Who Worked Til he was 87,...

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Chambers covered more than 22,000 stories during his 63 years with the station

Corus refreshes all the Fresh FM stations

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Corus Entertainment Winnipeg was the first to rebrand the city's Fresh at 99.1FM today, with the other Fresh stations in the chain to follow shortly

Dear Sun News Network folks by Warren Kinsella

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The Sun News Networks former Outspoken Liberal commentator and contributor Warren Kinsella speaks out about the demise of the cable network