Recent Moves .. as of June 11th
What are Bender Cunningham, Joey Slattery, Marni Hughes, Paisley Woodward and Rumina Daya up to?
Trump campaign sends CNN ‘cease and desist’ letter
The letter to CNN President Jeff Zucker alleged the poll was "designed to mislead American voters through a biased questionnaire and skewed sampling."
Chuck’s Classics, featuring The Rolling Stones
The Stones were formed in 1962 and still performing today to sold out audiences. Playing hits like Honky Tonk Women from 1969
THURSDAY in Broadcast History .. June 11th
IT WAS JUNE 11th … when Hank Williams made his debut on the Grand Ole Opry. His performance, with the audience demanding several encores of “Lovesick Blues,” is still considered one of the Opry’s greatest moments…
When the all-black TV sitcom “Amos ‘n Andy” was driven from the air in the heat of the civil rights movement, for its so-called stereotypical characterizations, though the radio version continued for 7 years more …
When the first episode of “Fear Factor” with host Joe Rogan, aired on NBC-TV…
..and the final episode of ‘The Sopranos’ aired on HBO.
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
RIP Greg Simpson, of PSR’s ‘Almost Forgotten Track’ which ran for 7 years here
He suffered a series of strokes that landed him in hospital. And Tuesday saw him depart this mortal coil.
PSR thanks Matt Cundill for submitting his interview with Greg from a few years ago... (Included in post)
RTDNA Canada recognizes ED WATSON with a West Region Lifetime Achievement Award
Throughout his career in BC, his work has been recognized for excellence, including with an Edward R. Murrow Award, a Gold Ribbon Award from the Canadian Association of Broadcasters, and awards from the RTDNA and the Jack Webster Foundation.
RTDNA Canada recognizes GORD MACDONALD with a West Region Lifetime Achievement Award
In 1991, Gord stepped into the shoes of a titan in Canadian broadcasting: Gord became CKNW
News Director, replacing the legendary Warren Barker. Gord would lead the newsroom with
distinction, achieving market-leading ratings and award-winning coverage.








