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MONDAY in Broadcast History .. Jan. 12th

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'Sam 'n' Henry,' the local Chicago series that set the pattern for the legendary national radio hit, 'Amos 'n' Andy' debuted on WGN. Another Chicago origination, the hit children's puppet show 'Kukla Fran & Ollie' had its premiere on NBC-TV. The live-action (Pow! Zonk!) 'Batman' series debuted on ABC-TV. And 'All in the Family' episode 1 was seen on CBS, featuring TV's first toilet flush. ALL the milestones for Jan. 12th INSIDE!

PR company condemns Leslie Roberts suspension

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"When I sit on the anchor desk I am in journalist mode and nothing comes between me and a story," Roberts told the newspaper Come Inside and Read More...

SUNDAY in Broadcast History .. Jan. 11th

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Lloyd Bridges starred for the first time in his syndicated TV action hit "Sea Hunt." 16 years later on this date, 'Love American Style' aired for the final time on ABC-TV. And 8 years later, CBC Television moved the National News up an hour to 10 pm, followed by 'The Journal' hosted by the incredible Barbara Frum. ALL the milestones for Jan. 11th INSIDE.

Rex Murphy: We are not Charlie Hebdo

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Where was We of the Hash-tags when Ann Coulter was pre-emptively cautioned about what she could or should say by officials at the University of Ottawa? Where was “we” when Ayaan Hirsi Ali was humiliated and an honourary degree invitation revoked after campus activists at Brandeis University — faculty and students — protested? Come Inside and Read More...

Bill Cosby’s Hamilton show, as reviewed by comedian Rebecca Kohler

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I couldn’t help but notice the sea of seats below me looked like a half-eaten cob of corn — a lot of people had decided not to support this Coz Come Inside and Read More...

SRN’S Tradup Accuses AP Of “Double Standard”

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Piss on Christ OK, but don't dare say a word about the prophet AP, even our own CBC GUILTY!!! Come Inside and Read More...

SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. Jan. 10th

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NBC-TV aired the pilot for a US version of a hit BBC satirical news show, 'That Was the Week that Was,' with David Frost hosting as he had in the UK. It quickly became a weekly series. 55 years ago Canada's comedy team Wayne & Schuster guest-hosted on CBS-TV's 'Ed Sullivan Show' and performed a Professor Von Gartner skit. And 44 years ago today the first-ever episode of 'Masterpiece Theatre' aired on PBS, with Alistair Cooke (pictured) as on-screen host. ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.

Europe’s Muslims/Left Will Pay HIGHEST Price for Attacks

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France's innocent Muslims and Left wing politicians will pay a HIGH price for these latest attacks by Islamists in Europe. And more next week on how the united Nations has CONTRIBUTED to the growing turmoil in Europe. (Harvey Oberfeld) Come Inside and Read More

FRIDAY in Broadcast History .. Jan. 9th

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Eleven months before the sneak attack on Pearl Harbour, CBS demonstrated small screen color television. Clint Eastwood (pictured) began his ascent of the star ladder as the western series 'Rawhide' had its premiere on CBS-TV. And the ethnic sitcom 'Little Mosque on the Prairie' debuted on CBC-TV. ALL the milestones for Jan. 9th INSIDE.

Global TV anchor Leslie Roberts suspended (later fired)

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Leslie Roberts 'Conflict of Interest' Prompts Immediate Suspension Come Inside and Read More