Russell Baker, 2nd host of ‘Masterpiece Theatre’ & Pulitzer Prize Winner, dies at 93

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The Pulitzer Prize-winning and longest serving New York Times columnist and humorist died on Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, from complications after a fall.

Calgary & Saskatchewan Broadcaster John Himpe Dies at 38

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“We are all utterly heartbroken,” said Kenton Boston, Corus vice president of news & information. “Our thoughts and prayers are with John’s family as they say goodbye to a remarkable man. We are all struggling with what has happened."

Chuck’s Classics, featuring The Four Preps

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The Preps started out in 1956 and they are still entertaining today. Originally started at a high school in Hollywood. In 1958 they had the hit Big Man

SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. Jan. 26th

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The medium of television was first demonstrated on Jan. 26th, in London by John L Baird. Singer & radio star Jack Smith took over from Art Baker as host of one of early TV’s most popular shows, “You Asked for It.” The Global Television Network began operations as a six-transmitter regional service covering southern Ontario. ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ made its debut on ABC-TV in the post-midnight slot formerly filled by Bill Maher. And we lost the long-faced Abe Vigoda (pictured) who added so much to ABC’s ‘Barney Miller’ police station sitcom. ALL the milestones for Jan. 26th INSIDE.

Catholics Hire Attorney to Sue “Fake News” Media for Libel

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In a major warning to purveyors of fake news, Covington Catholic High School student Nicholas Sandmann and his family have hired a high-powered attorney who specializes in suing the media for libel and slander

Matt Cundill talks with Jim JJ Johnston on the ‘Sound Off’ Podcast

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JJ "Jim" Johnston did something rather extraordinary last year. He committed to writing a blog everyday saluting someone in the radio or music industry

Research Director Inc: Demo Leaders & PPM Analysis for Seattle

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Warm 106.9 KRWM dominated the Demo breakouts for the Holiday period, just as it blanketted the 6+ chart. KRWM's All Xmas format helped it dominate in all Demo breakouts during the Holiday survey period.