FRIDAY in Broadcast History .. Feb. 5th
85 years ago today comedian Eddie Cantor’s illustrious radio career got underway as he made an appearance on Rudy Vallee’s “The Fleischmann Hour” on NBC.
Two decades later the Fifth Emmy Awards gave top honors to I Love Lucy, Thomas Mitchell and Helen Hayes.
Also this date ‘The Smothers Brothers Comedy Show’ debuted on CBS-TV, and the 200th episode of ‘Married with Children’ aired on FOX-TV.
ALL the milestones for Feb. 5th INSIDE.
Earth, Wind & Fire’s Maurice White Passes
courtesy AllAccess.com February 4, 2016 at 3:05 PM (PT)
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CFNY FM; ain’t your average radio clone
David Marsden, CFNY FM's program director (1978-1987) Watch the documentary, CFNY FM: ain't your average radio clone: by Karim Mosna
Joe Alaskey, Voice of Bugs Bunny, Sylvester and Daffy Duck, Dies at 63
Alaskey is credited as one of the successors of voice and comedic actor Mel Blanc after he died in 1989. He took on famous roles like Tweety and Sylvester the Cat.
Al Ford, Treena Wood Acquire National Responsibilities
Al Ford in Vancouver takes oversight on all Rogers stations with the Jack format and Sonic 102.9. Treena Wood in Vancouver heads up the News format on six Rogers stations.
THURSDAY in Broadcast History .. Feb. 4th
Baseball’s Jackie Robinson (pictured) signed a contract with NBC’s New York radio & TV stations as Director of Community Activities, thus becoming the first black broadcast executive.
Elvis Presley made his second appearance on CBS-TV’s ‘Dorsey Brothers Stage Show.’
ABC-TV aired a 25th anniversary salute to Dick Clark’s ‘American Bandstand.’
And Katie Couric’s “All Access Grammy Special” aired on CBS-TV, featuring interviews with Justin Timberlake, Katy Perry, Lil Wayne and Taylor Swift.
ALL the milestones for Feb. 4th INSIDE.
Dana Hutchings Leaves CHEK to Join Social Agency Helping Those with Disabilities
Building on 15 years of sharing the stories of Vancouver Island at CHEK, Dana is joining the team at Power To Be to help guide the non-profit’s advancement and communications efforts.
