Chuck’s Classics featuring Etta James

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Etta started her career in 1954, lasting until 2012. She died January 2013 at the age of 73. This tune is now part of a Heinz commercial and was a hit in 1960.

TUESDAY in Broadcast History .. Nov. 27th

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t’s the date of birth of pioneer sportscaster Ted Husing (pictured), Chick Hearn of the LA Lakers, the music world’s Jimi Hendrix, Jack Kane and Eddie Rabbitt, Howdy Doody’s ‘Buffalo Bob’ Smith, and Bill Nye the Science Guy. Radio’s drama anthology ‘First Nighter’ debuted on NBC; CBS Radio cancelled ‘Have Gun Will Travel’; singer Frankie Avalon guest starred on ABC-TV’s ‘It Takes a Thief’; the same network introduced us to a young Tom Hanks in episode one of ‘Bosom Buddies,’ while episode 200 of ‘The Waltons’ aired on CBS-TV. Bowing out Nov. 27th were actor John Carradine, singers Joe Jones and Al Alberts, and Canada’s first anchorman Larry Henderson. Details and ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.

Former KGO All Night Host Ray Taliaferro Missing in Kentucky

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Kentucky police say that TALIAFERRO may be experiencing “disorientation and signs of dementia.”

Chuck’s Classics featuring David Rose

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Born in London, England, David was a songwriter, composer. This tune from 1962. Rose won 4 Emmys. He died at the age of 80 in August 1990

MONDAY in Broadcast History .. Nov. 26th

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It’s the date that brought us Rich Little, Robert Goulet, Ernie Coombs, Tina Turner, Charles Schulz (‘Peanuts’ cartoonist), and Eric Sevareid of CBS News. The CRTC introduced ‘simultaneous substitution’ of US programming to Canadian cable systems; NBC premiered a 30-minute ‘Price is Right’ game show hosted by Bill Cullen; the CBC televised the Grey Cup Game for the first time; Elton John (pictured) guested on FOX-TV’s ‘Ally McBeal’; and ABC telecast the TV special ‘Paul McCartney: Good Evening New York.’ Details and ALL the Nov. 26th milestones INSIDE.

‘The Breeze’ May Blow to a Radio Near You

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Sacramento, Detroit, Philadelphia... just a few of the radio markets where "The Breeze" has recently blown into town.

Roseanne Barr says she’s ‘fine’ after heart attack rumors

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The rumors were sparked when a man claiming to Barr's agent said on a popular online radio show the star had suffered an alleged heart attack and was being rushed to the Emergency Room.