Rob Braide’s Remarkable Storied Career In Broadcasting
By any standard, Montreal-born and raised Rob Braide has had a remarkable career in broadcasting and has excelled in every position he has held
Radio Mans fave with The Easybeats
The Easybeats were an Australian rock band who formed in Sydney in late 1964
Sudden Death Explosion Around the World, by Dr. William Makis MD
This is Dr. William Makis’ presentation on Sudden Death from the Let The Healing Begin Tour in Calgary.
Radio Mans fave with The Electric Prunes
The Electric Prunes are an American psychedelic rock band, formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1965.
Saturday in Broadcast History .. November 4th
Happy Birthday to Michael McConaughey, Kathy Griffin, Delbert McLendon, Loretta Swit and Howie Meeker. Also born this date were Will Rogers, Art Carney (pictured), Shirley Mitchell, Kate Reid, and Vancouver-born Court Benson.
The longtime radio serial ‘One Man’s Familly’ debuted on NBC Television;
Van Morrison was the musical guest on ‘Saturday Night Live’;
pioneer Montreal radio station CFCF aired its first commercial show;
Vancouver’s CHQM introduced stereo FM to the West Coast;
Kelowna’s CKOV signed on with all its 100 watts of glory;
and decades later K 96.3 debuted its classic rock format as it signed on, also to serve Kelowna.
ALL the milestones for Nov. 4th are found INSIDE.
Long-time Vancouver Broadcaster Doriana Temolo dies of cancer
Long-time Vancouver radio and TV broadcaster Doriana Temolo died this morning of breast cancer at age 64
PSR’s 6pm Friday Night News with the News You Should Know…
Commander In Chief & The People Will Demolish The [DS], We Will Finish The Job - X22 Report
Radio Mans fave with Survivor
Survivor is an American rock band formed in Chicago in 1978 by Jim Peterik and Frankie Sullivan.
Friday in Broadcast History .. November 3rd
It’s the date that brought us actors Charles Bronson, Dennis Miller, Roseanne Barr, Lois Smith, Peggy McCay, and singers Lulu and Jane Monheit.
The sitcoms ‘The Nanny’ and ‘Dif’rent Strokes’ were seen for the first time;
the CBC extended its FM Stereo network coast to coast;
‘Good Morning America’ debuted on ABC-TV;
Edmonton’s heritage call letters CFRN were heard for the first time;
the ‘Nashville Network’ debuted on North American cable systems;
and Geraldo Rivera’s nose was broken as a riot broke out during the taping of his syndicated TV show.
Details and ALL the milestones for Nov. 3rd INSIDE.