Puget Sound Radio

During February, news/talk was the No. 1 genre on the radio among US listeners over the age of 6, according to Nielsen data based on portable people meter ratings.

Program Director Casey Clarke is blown away year after year. “The huge support the community shows this event every year is astounding. It’s a testament to Roo’s passion for the cause that it’s always a sell-out.”

IT WAS MARCH 26th when comedian Red Buttons made his serious acting debut on CBS-TV’s Studio One… When the TV special ‘Welcome Home Elvis,’ with Frank Sinatra as host, was taped in Miami Beach …. When Johnny Carson was the headlining comedian on CBS-TV’s Ed Sullivan Show … and when radio’s original Marshall Dillon on “Gunsmoke,” William Conrad (pictured) starred in the TV movie “Cannon” on CBS which spawned a weekly series. ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.

In response, last fall Nielsen introduced enhanced CBET (eCBET) to reduce alleged encoding issues with the PPM system that were brought to light when broadcasters began experimenting with Voltair units

IT WAS MARCH 25th … when Jimmy Durante and Garry Moore (pictured) premiered their joint variety show on NBC radio, replacing another team, Abbott & Costello… When New York’s WNBC became the first radio station to ban Brewer and Shipley’s biggest hit “One Toke Over The Line” due to its apparent marijuana references… When the 58th and final episode of “The Monkees” TV show aired on NBC… and when the final episode of “Bewitched” aired on ABC. ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.

His self-effacing character paved the way for shows like “Seinfeld” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” also featuring a comedian playing himself.

Jody Vance has disappeared from the BT website...