Barbara Frum’s legacy — she ‘never lost her cool’
David Frum talks about his mom's legacy as one of As It Happens' most beloved hosts.
Rogers denies pushing Winnipeg radio host Dave Wheeler to be controversial
Rogers Media has filed its statement of defence to a lawsuit filed by Dave Wheeler, the former host of 92 CITI FM’s Wheeler in the Morning, who was fired in July over on-air comments he made about the transgender community.
SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. Nov. 17th
Happy Birthday to Canadians Gordon Lightfoot, Lorne Michaels and Rachel McAdams. Also born this date were the late Rock Hudson, Archie Campbell and Jack Lescoulie.
Calgary’s CHQR began broadcasting at 810 KHz with 10,000 watts;
Edgar Bergen and his dummy Charlie McCarthy became overnight sensations after guesting on NBC radio’s ‘Rudy Vallee Show’;
Rush Limbaugh returned to the airwaves after a month in drug rehab;
FOX-TV aired the US’ first condom ad;
longtime CBS newsman Roger Mudd (pictured) began working for NBC News;
and Elton John recorded his next album live on New York’s WABC-FM.
Passing away Nov. 17th were Chicago radio children’s favorite Ireene Wicker, big band singer Bob Eberly, announcer Bill Baldwin, and country music’s Don Gibson.
Details and ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
This is Where Global’s Lynn Colliar Has Gone
"I've decided to step away from journalism for a while - to focus on my career as a Mum!"
Seattle’s ‘Warm 106.9’ KRWM Has Gone All-Christmas
WARM 106.9/SEATTLE has just flipped (as of Thursday) to all the holiday hits as “SEATTLE’s CHRISTMAS Station.” The jingle bells will be ringing through DECEMBER 25th.
JJ-365 Salutes Eric Samuels
Welcome to JJ-365 Salutes. Over 2018, we pay tribute daily to one of “The Good Ones”. Today we are shining the light on Eric Samuels
CNN & Jim Acosta 1, White House 0
A District Court judge has granted a motion made by CNN and White House reporter Jim Acosta, temporarily returning the reporter's suspended press pass while the case proceeds.
