Chuck’s Classics, featuring Buddy Knox

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A singer & songwriter. Best known for this hit from 1957. He had other hits like Ling Ting Tong, or Hula Love & others. Buddy moved to British Columbia in 1992 where he was a partner in a nightclub. He moved again in 1997 to Port Orchard, Washington. Buddy died at the age of 65 in February 1999

TUESDAY in Broadcast History .. Jan. 15th

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CKNW moved its studios from downtown New Westminster to a former Safeway location at 815 McBride Boulevard. Saskatchewan-born Art Linkletter (pictured) introduced his longrunning (22 years) daytime hit ‘House Party’ on CBS radio. Ed Sullivan insisted that the Rolling Stones change the lyrics of their hit ‘Let’s Spend the Night Together’ or they’d be banned from his CBS-TV Sunday night showcase. The retro sitcom ‘Happy Days’ started its memorable 11 year run on ABC-TV. And Gene Shalit started his 37-year career as movie critic on NBC-TV’s ‘Today Show.’ ALL the milestones for Jan. 15th INSIDE.

BC Radio guy & former premier Bob Rae label true Canadian Patriots Yellow Vests...

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Canada’s mainstream media’s new ‘Narrative’ for Canadian Patriots participating with ‘Yellow Vests’ movement, 'Extreme'!

Former Vancouver & Montreal Radioman Bob Gillies Dead at 84

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Following his work in Vancouver in the 1950's at CJOR and CKWX, he was prominent at CKGM and CFCF radio and TV Montreal before moving to the U.S.

Shirley Boone, wife of singer Pat Boone, dead at 84

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The 1950/60's hitmaker Pat Boone confirmed his wife’s death to People, saying they’d shared “a wonderful, blessed life together for 65 years."

Chuck’s Classics, featuring Tammy Wynette

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One of the best known artists and biggest selling female singer. Married 5 times, including to country star George Jones. She had many #1 hits on the country charts including this one from 1968. She was active from 1966 to 1998. Her passing occurred April 1998 at the age of 55.

MONDAY in Broadcast History .. Jan. 14th

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67 years ago today, NBC-TV aired the premiere ediition of the longrunning ‘Today Show,’ hosted by the legendary Dave Garroway (pictured). ‘The Bionic Woman’ starring Lindsay Wagner debuted on ABC-TV, while ‘The Dukes of Hazzard’ started its run on CBS. One billion viewers worldwide watched the live TV special, ‘Elvis – Aloha from Hawaii.’ David Letterman announced his pending departure from NBC, and then 7 years later to the date underwent emergency open heart surgery. ALL the milestones for Jan. 14th INSIDE.