Penny Marshall, ‘Laverne & Shirley’ Star Turned Director, Dies at 75

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The younger sister of the late writer-director-producer Garry Marshall and the first wife of actor-director Rob Reiner, Marshall died from complications from diabetes.

Chuck’s Christmas Classics, featuring Andy Williams

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Silver Bells Andy Williams (1965)

TUESDAY in Broadcast History .. Dec. 18th

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Happy Birthday to Steven Spielberg, Leonard Maltin, Rachel Griffiths, Ron White, Christine Aguilera, and Katie Holmes. ‘To Tell the Truth’ debuted in prime time on CBS-TV; NBC aired the 50th episode of ‘The A Team;’ ‘Wonder Woman’ had its premiere on ABC-TV; the classic Christmas episode of ‘I Love Lucy’ aired for the first time in 30 years on CBS-TV; and ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ was seen for the 1st time on CBS. Obits include Larry Lujack, Dave Abbott, Mavor Moore, Zsa Zsa Gabor (pictured), Mark Goodson and Chris Farley. ALL the milestones for Dec. 18th INSIDE.

Galt MacDermot, Montreal-born Composer of Broadway’s ‘Hair,’ Dies at 89

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MacDermot's career kicked off in the early 1960s when he won two Grammys for his composition "African Waltz." He made a name for himself on the Great White Way two years later when he wrote the music for 'Hair.'

Vista Radio Buys Clear Sky Radio (Cranbrook and Lethbridge)

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Vista Radio has entered into an agreement to purchase Clear Sky Radio, operator of Summit 107 in Cranbrook and 94.1 CJOC and 98.1 The Bridge in Lethbridge, Alberta.

CRTC forcing Bell, Rogers and Telus to offer up cheaper mobile data plans

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“While the new lower-cost data-only plans represent a step in the right direction and provide more choice for Canadians, we remain concerned by the overall condition of the market,” said Ian Scott, CEO of the CRTC.

JJ-365 Salutes Ross Winters

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Pictured, Kevin Bennett, Ross Winters and Daryl Bennett.