HALOWEEN in Broadcast History .. Thurs. Oct. 31st
It’s the date of birth of broadcasters Dan Rather and Jane Pauley, singers Dale Evans and Ethel Waters, actors Michael Landon, Barbara Bel Geddes, Ken Wahl and John Candy, and rapper Vanilla Ice.
Vancouver’s CHAN-TV (now Global) signed on for the first time;
NBC televised ‘Carmen’ as the first opera ever aired ‘in living color’;
the 100th episode of ‘The Odd Couple’ was seen on ABC;
and Alice Cooper hosted ‘The Monstrous Munster Mash’ marathon on superstation WGN.
Bing Crosby’s ‘White Xmas’ began an 11 week run at #1;
the Rolling Stones played Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto;
and Barry McGuire sang ‘Eve of Destruction’ on CBS-TV’s Ed Sullivan Show.
ALL the milestones for Oct. 31st INSIDE.
Research Director Inc.’s Demo Breakouts: October Radio PPM’s for Seattle
Movin'92.5 dominates the demos as it did the 6+ book. KKWF The Wolf 100.7 was the favorite Country station.
RIP Comedian John Witherspoon, 77
The death of the actor-comedian with memorable roles in the "Friday" films, TV series "The Boondocks," "Black Jesus" and "The First Family," and many other projects during his decades-spanning career was confirmed Tuesday.
Kevin Spacey won’t be charged in one sex-assault case after accuser dies
Los Angeles prosecutors decided that they couldn't move forward without the participation of the accuser, who died earlier this year.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Doris Day
Doris Day was very popular singing or in the movies, belting out tunes like It’s Magic in 1948
WEDNESDAY in Broadcast History .. Oct. 30th
Happy birthday to Grace Slick, Henry Winkler, Kevin Pollak, Harry Hamlin, Matthew Morrison (formerly of ‘Glee’), and Ben Bailey (formerly of ‘Cash Cab.’).
It’s the day CBS radio listeners were terrified by Orson Welles (pictured) and his ‘War of the Worlds’;
the 100th episode of ‘Cheers’ was aired on NBC-TV,
and 4 years later the same network broadcast the 100th episode of ‘Matlock.’
Roy Orbison’s ‘Oh, Pretty Woman’ became a Gold Record. and Frank Sinatra recorded ‘My Way.’
Leaving us on Oct. 30th were Steve Allen, Robert Goulet, Pert Kelton, John Houseman, and Vancouver-born actor John Drainie.
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Movin’ 92.5 Continues Atop Seattle Radio PPM’s
KZOK is again #2, with KSWD The Sound in 3rd place in the 6+ book.