SUNDAY in Broadcast History .. May 3rd
IT WAS MAY 3rd... when National Public Radio began operations in the US with 112 affiliates ....
When President Ronald Reagan began a series of 5-minute Saturday morning radio broadcasts, which successive presidents have continued. They are now streamed worldwide on the internet...
When the final episode of the original prime time TV soap opera "Dallas" aired on CBS...
and when the British group Gerry & the Pacemakers made their US TV debut, performing "Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying" on CBS-TV's Ed Sullivan Show.
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2015 Radio Revenue Gains Threatened by Lack of Sales Talent
73% of radio sales managers say it's getting more difficult to hire quality salespeople.
Abbotsford Radio Host Struck & Killed by Car
19-year old Dakota Leslie was a show host and DJ of The Generation Z show on CIVL.
SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. May 2nd
IT WAS MAY 2nd ... when comedian Jack Benny (pictured) made his radio debut as star of 'The Canada Dry Program' on NBC Blue ...
When radio station WLS Chicago (AM 890) switched its format from Country to Top 40...
When Phil Donahue taped the final episode of his syndicated TV talk show...
and when Ed Sullivan abandoned his vow not to have this British rock group back, and allowed Mick Jagger and The Rolling Stones to make a second appearance on his popular Sunday night showcase on CBS-TV.
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Cosby Show Actress says Bill ‘Drugged, then Raped Me’
The sexual assault scandal surrounding embattled comedian Bill Cosby further widened on Friday, as two more women — including an actress who had appeared on “The Cosby Show” — came forward with new accusations against him.
Preston Manning: Destroying democracy in Alberta
How did Preston Manning's whispers help destroy conservatism in Alberta?
How did he eliminate democracy?
Ezra Levant explains.
Ben E. King of ‘Stand By Me’ Fame, Dead at 76
Original member of the Drifters who also recorded “Spanish Harlem” and “Save the Last Dance for Me” died in New Jersey