Arte Johnson, Master of Manic Characters on ‘Laugh-In,’ Dies at 90
He played the German soldier Wolfgang ("Verry interesting") and the lecherous old man who hassled Ruth Buzzi in the park on the popular 1960s NBC comedy show.
Fox News Streaming Service Reeling After Misconduct Claim Goes Public
The network said it has "resolved" a claim that host Britt McHenry leveled against co-host Tyrus. She has hired an employment lawyer.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Julie London
Julie’s career began in 1944 and she continued to entertain until 1981. Cry Me A River in 1955, is probably the best known hit of hers
WEDNESDAY in Broadcast History .. July 3rd
IT WAS JULY 3rd … when “Hawaii Calls” began its 60 years of radio broadcasts from the Moana Hotel on the beach at Waikiki. At its peak it aired on 600 radio stations around the world…
When the comic strip character, Blondie was first heard on CBS radio, starring Penny Singleton & Arthur Lake …
When Pamela Martin announced her departure from BCTV to join Bill Good as co-anchor of CTV Vancouver’s 6 pm news…
When the legendary comedy team of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello debuted their own network radio show on NBC…
..and when “The Andy Williams Show” debuted as a summer replacement series on CBS-TV.
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
Portland journalist Andy Ngo speaks out, says Antifa behind attack (Video Added!)
Andy Ngo shows injuries sustained during a protest in Portland, Ore. on Saturday, June 29, 2019.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Gene McDaniels
Gene had a number of hits to reach the top 100, including A Hundred Pounds Of Clay in 1961
TUESDAY in Broadcast History .. July 2nd
It was the date the 1st million-dollar prizefight (Jack Dempsey vs. Georges Carpentier) aired on US radio.
“The Aldrich Family,” “The Adventures of the Thin Man” and the satire of “Bob and Ray” had their premieres on NBC radio.
Morning radio star Arthur Godfrey (pictured) signed to host a weekly prime time CBS show.
Lawrence Welk debuted his new dance show on ABC-TV.
Elvis recorded “Hound Dog” and “Don’t Be Cruel,” Dean Martin recorded “Houston,” and Andy Williams recorded “Canadian Sunset.”
Obits on July 2nd include James Stewart, Betty Grable, Lee Remick, Fred Gwynne and Jan Murray.
Details of all the anniversaries for this date INSIDE.