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Radio's longrunning mystery show 'The Shadow' began its 22 year run on the networks. Vancouver's Alan Young (pictured) starred in episode 1 of TV's talking horse show 'Mr. Ed.' And the ABC daytime drama 'All My Children' debuted. ALL the milestones for Jan, 5th INSIDE.

Stuart Scott became a national superstar on 'Sportscenter' using catchphrases like “Boo-yah,” “Call him butter, he’s on a roll” and “Cooler than the other side of the pillow.”

It's the date that NBC debuted one of radio's first variety shows, 'The Dodge Victory Hour' starring Will Rogers and Al Jolson. Bob Hope (pictured) made his first national radio appearance on NBC's 'The Intimate Review.' Victoria's CHEK-TV left the CBC and became a fulltime CTV affiliate; and several lengthy TV runs came to a close on CBS Jan. 3rd, 'Rawhide' (which introduced Clint Eastwood) and 'The Twentieth Century,' hosted by Walter Cronkite. Come INSIDE for ALL the milestones.

Just before Christmas, the 58-year-old Roberts pulled the plug. “It was a tough decision to make,” she wrote on Facebook when announcing the move. “I love my job and the people I work with, but I am worried about the future of the CBC and have decided I can do more to fight to save it on the outside rather than in my current position.”

Strikes out with Pilots: Baseball said no thanks, but hockey happy to have a Jim-dandy By Greg Douglas, Vancouver Sun January 3, 2015 . Retired Canuck play-by-play announcer Jim Robson is shown in this file photo with...

William S Paley (pictured) incorporated the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS.) And a future General Manager of the station Hal Davis joined CKNW as Chief Copywriter. ALL the milestones for Jan. 3rd INSIDE.

Mr. Dickens starred for decades on the "Grand Ole Opry," where he was a vital part of the scene both onstage and backstage