Puget Sound Radio

The Teddy Bears were a trio that were active for one year: 1958-1959, with one hit in 1958 To Know Him Is To Love Him.

Frank Sinatra debuted as star of the ‘Lucky Strike Hit Parade’ on CBS radio, Two dramatic half-hours ‘Dangerous Assignment’ and ‘Nightbeat’ were introduced on the same night on NBC Radio. The final episode of the talking horse comedy ‘Mr. Ed’ (with Vancouver’s Alan Young) aired on CBS-TV. One of OTR’s last dramatic gasps ‘CBS Mystery Theatre’ (airing 5 times a week) had its premiere. And Simon Fraser University’s CJSF-FM began testing at 90.1 MHz; its official launch was a week later on Valentines Day. ALL the milestones for Feb. 6th INSIDE.

“It is with tremendous sadness that my brothers and I announce that Kirk Douglas left us today at the age of 103,” son Michael Douglas wrote on his Instagram account. 

The six-time Emmy winner known for his writing, directing and producing for the lauded socially conscious TV shows M*A*S*H and Lou Grant, died Monday.

Peak years for Pride were 1966 to 1987. Such hits for Pride included Kiss An Angel from 1972.

89 years ago today comedian Eddie Cantor’s illustrious radio career got underway as he made an appearance on Rudy Vallee’s “The Fleischmann Hour” on NBC. Two decades later the Fifth Emmy Awards gave top honors to I Love Lucy, Thomas Mitchell and Helen Hayes. Also this date ‘The Smothers Brothers Comedy Show’ (pictured) debuted on CBS-TV, the 200th episode of ‘Married with Children’ aired on FOX-TV, and the 50th ‘Andy Griffith Show’ was seen on CBS-TV. ALL the milestones for Feb. 5th INSIDE.

In an unprecedented move, the president asked the First Lady Melania to present the Medal to Limbaugh, who was seated next to her in the gallery.