Mirko Bibic Named New CEO at Bell as of January
Prior to his role as COO, Bibic played an important role in the telecom’s regulatory efforts. He used his legal expertise to help secure government approval for many of the company’s recent acquisitions.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring The Coasters
The Coasters had a number of hits in the 1950’s, including Charlie Brown in 1959. This is the “name” I used on air for a number of years!
SUNDAY in Broadcast History .. June 30th
IT WAS JUNE 30th … when CBS-TV debuted “The Guiding Light,” a daytime serial that had been on radio already for 15 years. Over the next 57 years it would become TV’s alltime longest running drama …
When CBS-TV’s Ed Sullivan Show featured The Everly Brothers singing their debut hit “Bye Bye Love”…
When “The Burns and Schreiber Comedy Hour,” starring Jack Burns & Avery Schreiber debuted as a 10-week summer replacement series on ABC TV…
..and when Richmond (BC)’s CISL moved up the dial from 940 to 650 KHz. It is now branded Sportsnet 650.
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Jay Richardson Returning to Power 97 as Afternoon Host
Longtime Winnipeg broadcaster Jay Richardson is returning to where it all began for him, at Power 97.
Ottawa’s 1310 News cancels The Rick Gibbons Show
The 66-year old former CEO & publisher of the Ottawa Sun and host of The Rick Gibbons Show announced his departure over Twitter on Thursday.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Kenny Rogers
Kenny had a great number of hits like Reuben James in 1969.
SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. June 29th
IT WAS JUNE 29th … when just the second daytime serial on network radio, ‘Vic & Sade’ (pictured) made its debut on NBC Blue. Paul Rhymer’s scripted sly humour made the series unique for almost 20 years …
When radio’s “show with a heart” made its debut. “Strike It Rich” became a weekly Sunday night favorite on CBS radio…
When the radio version of “The Life of Riley,” starring William Bendix, ended its 7-year run on NBC Radio…
..and when Neil Diamond made his TV debut on ABC’s “American Bandstand,” performing his first Top Ten hit “Cherry, Cherry.”
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