Puget Sound Radio

IT WAS MAY 8th … when V-E Day was celebrated, marking the end of WWII in Europe, and radio carried the news … When the BBC banned the song “Such a Night” by Johnnie Ray after listeners complained about its “suggestiveness” …. When radio station CKGO AM 1490 Hope BC went on the air with 250 watts… ..and when Edmonton’s CHQT was heard in its last live day as Cool 8-80, before switching twelve days later to All News as iNews880.com. ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.

His job for many years was producing Discumentary on CFMI and syndicated to stations across Canada and the US.  Both Dave McCormick and later Terry David Mulligan were involved in hosting the widely-acclaimed series, but Glen did much of the research and writing on the scripts.

“While I will greatly miss my regular connection with the viewers, it is the right time in my life to step away from full-time broadcasting and make room for the next generation of journalists,” said Rick Webber, Executive Editor, Global Okanagan. “I am so grateful for the opportunity to connect with the local audience and I hope to continue my involvement in the community in the years ahead.”

Eldest daughter of Frank Sinatra. Did several collaborations with Lee Hazelwood. Nancy had a brief acting career. Born June 1940. These Boots Are Made For Walking from 1966

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”. ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.

Norah O’Donnell will replace Glor as anchor of “CBS Evening News,” while Anthony Mason and Tony Dokoupil will join Gayle King as co-hosts of “CBS This Morning.” John Dickerson has been removed from the morning show and will report for “60 Minutes” and help anchor political coverage, while a role for Glor is currently uncertain.

Canadian duo made of Gary Weeks and Dave Beckett. Toured with the Stampeders in the 1970’s. Could You Ever Love Me Again from 1973