SUNDAY in Broadcast History .. Feb. 15th

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On this date 'My True Story' began its daily, almost 19-year run on ABC Radio. "The Dick Clark Saturday Night Beechnut Show," a musical variety half-hour, debuted on ABC-TV. Vancouver's CFBT-FM (The Beat) first began testing its transmitter on 94.5 KHz. And one of the stars of the CBS- TV sitcom M*A*S*H, McLean Stevenson (pictured), suffered a fatal heart attack at age 68. ALL the milestones for Feb. 15th INSIDE.

Heart attack claims life of Edmonton broadcaster

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Ken Cameron worked at 630 Ched, CFCW, CJOC More Inside

Liberal Columnist Suggests Why Sun News Channel Failed

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Sun News’ greatest defect was it wasn’t a news channel — it was constant opinionating on the cheap, as opposed to news reporting, which is costly.

Dr. Sport: BC Lions Owner’s Radio Purchase Could Lead to Partnership

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The Lions’ broadcast rights with Bell Media-owned TSN 1040 expired at the end of the 2014 season and industry insiders are suggesting it might be more advantageous financially in the long-term for David Braley to literally buy his way onto the airwaves in a potential partnership capacity.

VALENTINE’s DAY in Broadcast History .. Feb. 14th

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It's the date that Vancouver's CKMO AM 1410 became C-FUN, under new ownership. The first lady, Jacqueliine Kennedy gave a televised tour of the White House to both CBS and NBC. CBS news anchor Walter Cronkite, the 'most trusted man in America,' announced his retirement. The musical special, 'Barbra Streisalnd: Timeless' aired in prime time on FOX. And music legend Frank Zappa appeared on NBC-TV's "Miami Vice" playing the head of a drug ring. ALL the milestones for Feb 14th INSIDE.

Gary Owens of Laugh-In Fame, Voice of Parksville’s ‘The Lounge,’ Dead at 80

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FEBRUARY 13, 2015 | 01:27 PM PT by Variety Staff, Variety.com . Radio, TV and voiceover performer Gary Owens died on Feb. 12 at his home in the Encino neighborhood of Los Angeles. Owens, who was 80, had been a diabetic since the...

Legendary KTLA Newsman Stan Chambers, Who Worked Til he was 87, Dies at 91

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Chambers covered more than 22,000 stories during his 63 years with the station