Chuck’s Classics, featuring Ace of Base
Ace Of Base from Sweden popular from 1990 - 2015. Four members make up the group. They are the 3rd most successful band in Sweden & also sold over 50 millions records. In 1998 they charted Cruel Summer.
THURSDAY in Broadcast History .. May 7th
IT WAS MAY 7th …. when one of the great dramatic showcases of early LIVE TV “Kraft Television Theater” began an 11-year run on NBC…
When the instrumental group The Champs appeared on ABC-TV’s American Bandstand to perform “Tequila” and “El Rancho Rock”…
When the CBC banned all tobacco advertising on their national radio and TV networks…
When Vancouver’s AM 1040 CKST turned all-sports and became Team 1040…
and when Shelley Long, as Diane Chambers, made her last appearance as a regular on NBC TV’s hit sitcom “Cheers”.
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Sinclair Agrees to Pay Record $48 Million FCC Fine
The FCC says the agreement will end three investigations into the broadcaster, including charges that it failed to disclose the sponsor of paid content, and that it misled the FCC during its failed merger with Tribune Media.
Dana Marshall – 103.3 WKFR Kalamazoo, Michigan
Dana Marshall loves radio, loves the music of Prince, and has found the perfect audio life balance with both. He does mornings and is program director at 103.3 WKFR in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Kool & The Gang
Still performing today after starting out in 1964. Celebration came out in 1981
WEDNESDAY in Broadcast History .. May 6th
IT WAS MAY 6th … when Fishers Blend radio stations KJR & KOMO in Seattle swapped frequencies. KOMO was moved to 1000 kc where its power could be increased, while KJR, now at 950, was sold two years later to the department store Marshall Field …
When the final episode of “I Love Lucy” aired for the first time on CBS-TV…
When Johnny Carson signed a new deal with NBC which had his Tonight Show cut from 90 minutes to one hour, and his work week reduced to just 4 nights, while his pay was boosted to about $5 million a year…
When after 5 years the finale of "Jake & the Fatman" ran on CBS-TV ..
..and when the 100th episode of “The Golden Girls” aired on NBC-TV.
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
CNN Drops 26% In Prime Time As Fox News Dominates April Cable Ratings
April ranks as CNN's lowest-rated month among total viewers in nearly four years, since October 2015. CNN's Cuomo Primetime, which has been the network's highest-rated hour, drew a total audience of 917,000 viewers in April, the show's worst-ever performance.










