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- My Favourite Flashback by Michael Jackson
- SUNDAY in Broadcast History .. Jan. 20th
- Chuck's Classics, featuring Joe Bennett & the Sparkletones
- SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. Jan. 19th
- Longtime Alberta broadcaster Peter Watts dies at 68
- Sony and R. Kelly Part Ways
- Updates on Stingray changes
- Chuck's Classics, featuring Doris Day
- FRIDAY in Broadcast History .. Jan. 18th
- Netflix Grows Subscriber Base to 139 Million Worldwide
- Halifax Listeners Adjusting to Two New Radio Formats
- Murray Battle Leaves BC's Knowledge Network
- My observations for radio so far in 2019
- Chuck's Classics, featuring Fats Domino
- THURSDAY in Broadcast History .. Jan. 17th
- Sinclair Joins Streaming War With Launch of Free TV Service ‘STIRR’
- Bob Costas Splits with NBC but Not Retiring
- Union Files Unfair Labor Practice Complaint Against Seattle's KUOW
- Chuck's Classics, featuring Kay Starr
- WEDNESDAY in Broadcast History .. Jan. 16th
- Netflix Announces its Biggest US Streaming Price Boost Ever
- Stingray Launches 96.5 The Breeze in Halifax
- 'Hello Dolly' Legend Carol Channing Dead at 97
- KING 5 Loses its News Director .. courtesy FTV Live
- Chuck's Classics, featuring Buddy Knox
Halifax Listeners Adjusting to Two New Radio Formats
Reaction was mixed, with many expressing disappointment over the disappearance of Rock 105 in favour of lighter hits. On Twitter, @matthfx called it “a sad day for Halifax radio.”
Murray Battle Leaves BC’s Knowledge Network
After 11 years with Knowledge Network, Murray Battle, the public broadcaster’s director of original documentaries and brand, is leaving his post.
My observations for radio so far in 2019
So far in the early part of 2019, we have seen 2 format changes a day apart in Halifax and on boxing day 2 more format changes. 3 stations owned by one company and the other station owned by another. What were the differences between the changes and what else can we expect this year?
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Fats Domino
Fats a pianist, singer songwriter. Sold more than 55 million records. Between 1955 and 1960 he had 11 top 10 hits.
THURSDAY in Broadcast History .. Jan. 17th
A full page newspaper ad heralded C-FUN AM1410’s move to 1900 West 4th Avenue.
Robert Blake starred as ‘Baretta’ debuted on ABC-TV.
Garth Brooks’ first TV special aired in NBC prime time.
‘Larry King Live’ gave way to a notable CNN failure, ‘Piers Morgan Tonight.’
The journalistic series ‘Frontline’ made its first appearance on PBS.
And after 29 years on the air, Phil Donahue (pictured) announced that his syndicated talk show would end at the end of the season.
ALL the milestones for Jan. 17th INSIDE.
Sinclair Joins Streaming War With Launch of Free TV Service ‘STIRR’
The rollout of the service begins with 20 networks, including Cheddar and the Dove Channel, with plans to grow to more than 50 channels by year end. Users can also access national and local news channels where Sinclair has existing stations
Bob Costas Splits with NBC but Not Retiring
The 66-year old sportscaster has reached an agreement to end his time at NBC, but will continue work at MLB Network and pursue other projects.
Union Files Unfair Labor Practice Complaint Against Seattle’s KUOW
SAG-AFTRA has filed an unfair labor practice complaint against NPR news/talk KUOW regarding the dismissal of seven employees in April 2018.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Kay Starr
Kay had two #1 hits: Wheel of Fortune (1951) and Rock and Roll Waltz (1955)/ Billie Holiday said Kay was the “only white woman who could sing the blues
WEDNESDAY in Broadcast History .. Jan. 16th
The pioneering sci-fi series ‘The Outer Limits’ aired for the final time on ABC-TV.
CBS-TV’s Ed Sulllivan Show featured songs by Mike Douglas and The Lettermen, with comedy by impressionist Frank Gorshin, and Vancouver’s Mimi Hines teamed with husband Phil Ford.
After 15 years in the spot Terry Reid left the QM/FM morning show.
Five years after he retired polls declared CBS anchorman emeritus Walter Cronkite to STILL be the ‘most trusted man in America.’
And America’s 6th national TV network UPN (Universal-Paramount Network) began telecasting.
ALL the milestones for Jan. 16th INSIDE.
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