SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. Feb. 27th
The first CNR radio station, CNRO was opened in Ottawa. The CNR network would eventually turn into the CBC.
The Rolling Stones’ rise to fame was underway as they appeared for the 2nd time on the BBC-TV’s ‘Top of the Pops’ (pictured).
The Supremes (with Diana Ross) were the mystery guests on CBS-TV’s ‘What’s My Line?’
And ABC aired Part One of their “The Beach Boys: An American Family” TV movie.
Details and many more Milestones for Feb 27th INSIDE.
Bell Tells Staff to Downplay New $25 Basic TV Package Ordered by CRTC
Bell Canada is directing sales staff not to promote its new basic $24.95 "Starter" TV package, according to a recent internal training document obtained by CBC News.
Best Radio Station Award goes to Roundhouse Radio
This is pretty amazing for a brand new radio station....
FRIDAY in Broadcast History .. Feb. 26th
Future TV stars Jackie Gleason, William Frawley and Tony Randall were born on this date.
The 100th episode of the prime time TV hit ‘Macgyver’ aired on ABC.
Drew Lachey was declared winner of ABC’s ‘Dancing With the Stars.’
And the CHUM group announced their intention to acquire Vancouver radio station ‘The Beat/’
Details and many MORE broadcast milestones INSIDE.
CHEK Belt-Tightening Underway
An internal memo to staff has announced the elimination of sports on its 10 pm newscast, and is requesting staff to consider volunteering to go to part-time status.
Clear Sky picks up ‘Best of the Best!’
"Best Radio Station" for the second year running and 94.1 CJOC took second place again in the annual Sun Times Best of the Best
May 16 Vancouver Hearing over AM 600, AM 900, Plus 3 FM Frequencies
Thanks to today's news from Broadcast Dialogue we have details of the May 16 Vancouver CRTC hearing that will consider nine applications for radio licenses in that area.
They are: Sher-E-Punjab Radio Broadcasting for 600...










