‘Night Court’ Star Harry Anderson Dies at 65
In addition to his role on the NBC sitcom, Anderson also appeared on 'Cheers,' and starred as humorist Dave Barry on the 1990s show 'Dave's World.''
John Stirling in Hospital After Heart Attack
He suffered a major heart attack April 12, has already had one operation and is in hospital awaiting a second procedure later this week.
Proactive Investors Makes Two Senior Hires Ahead of Vancouver Expansion, Steve...
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JJ Salutes Drew Savage and Natalie Hunter
I have always been a talent coach at the end of the day and am always keeping my ears and eyes open for talent. Talent is lifeblood and in the broadcasting industry (or any industry) it is the major difference between competing businesses
Anonymous Donor Leaves $10 Million to Seattle Radio Station KEXP
It is believed to be among the largest bequests to an individual station in public-radio history, save for a $200 million donation made to National Public Radio by Joan Kroc, the widow of McDonald’s founder Ray Kroc.
MONDAY in Broadcast History .. April 16th
IT WAS APRIL 16th … in the early years of radio when Vancouver’s CNRV became CRCV 1100 as the Canadian Radio Commission took over operations from the CNR…
When the soon-to-be highly popular “Fibber McGee & Molly” radio program debuted on the N-B-C Blue Network from Chicago…
When Polly Bergen (pictured) starred in “The Helen Morgan Story” on CBS TV’s live drama showcase Playhouse 90…
and when Walter Cronkite succeeded Douglas Edwards as anchor of “The CBS Evening News.”
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SUNDAY in Broadcast History .. April 15th
IT WAS APRIL 15th .. when the world’s first all colour TV station was dedicated. Chicago’s WNBQ-TV has since evolved into WMAQ-TV…
When CFRO FM 102.7 Vancouver Co-Op Radio signed on, after three months of trials…
When “In Living Color,” FOX-TV’s sketch comedy show starring its creators Keenan Ivory Wayans and Damon Wayans,and introducing Canadian Jim Carrey (pictured), began its four year run…
and when Bill Rancic beat out Kwame Jackson to win the first season of NBC's “The Apprentice” with Donald Trump.
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The All-New Terry Evans Show with Pete Potipcoe Debuts Monday Morning
Moving on up from Fort Mac to the Big Smoke of Edmonton and K-97 is about to happen for Pete Potipcoe
Reknowned Coast-to-Coast Host Art Bell Dead at 72
Bell’s paranormal-themed overnight show, “Coast to Coast AM,” was syndicated on hundreds of stations by Premiere back in the 90’s. He left the show in 2002.
SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. April 14th
IT WAS APRIL 14th .. when Robert Ripley hosted his first ‘Believe It or Not Broadcast’ on NBC, the beginning of an 18 year radio run…
When WGN radio carried the first play-by-play broadcast of a regular season Chicago Cub baseball game…
When Chilliwack’s CHWK moved up the dial from 1340 to 1230 KHz, enroute to its longtime home at 1270…
When piano virtuoso Van Cliburn appeared on US national TV for the first time, as Jack Paar’s guest on NBC-TV’s ‘Tonight Show’…
and when CBS-TV aired the Johnny Cash special ‘Spring Fever’ in prime time, with guests Waylon Jennings, June Carter Cash, and Rosanne Cash.
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