Sunday in Broadcast History .. November 5th

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Happy Birthday to Bryan Adams, Elke Sommer, Art Garfunkel, Tatum O’Neal and Sam Rockwell. The comic strip ‘The Gumps’ debuted as a series on CBS radio; ‘The Big Show’ debuted as a Sunday night 90-minute radio spectacular on NBC; Vancouver’s CKNW increased power from 1,000 watts to 5,000 at 1320 kc; the ‘Nat King Cole Show’ debuted on NBC-TV; Tom Jones guested on the soundtrack of Fox-TV’s ‘The Simpsons’; and Kenny Rogers and The First Edition made their TV debut on CBS-TV’s ‘Smothers Bros. Comedy Hour.’ Those bowing off the world stage Nov. 5th include Fred MacMurray, Johnny Horton, Bobby Hadfield of the Righteous Bothers, Bobby Nunn and Billy Guy of ‘The Coasters’ (16 years apart); bandleader Guy Lombardo, and career Canadian broadcasters Norm Marshall and Sid Boyling. ALL the milestones for the date are found INSIDE.

Sudden Death Explosion Around the World, by Dr. William Makis MD

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This is Dr. William Makis’ presentation on Sudden Death from the Let The Healing Begin Tour in Calgary.

Radio Mans fave with The Electric Prunes

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The Electric Prunes are an American psychedelic rock band, formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1965.

Saturday in Broadcast History .. November 4th

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Happy Birthday to Michael McConaughey, Kathy Griffin, Delbert McLendon, Loretta Swit and Howie Meeker. Also born this date were Will Rogers, Art Carney (pictured), Shirley Mitchell, Kate Reid, and Vancouver-born Court Benson. The longtime radio serial ‘One Man’s Familly’ debuted on NBC Television; Van Morrison was the musical guest on ‘Saturday Night Live’; pioneer Montreal radio station CFCF aired its first commercial show; Vancouver’s CHQM introduced stereo FM to the West Coast; Kelowna’s CKOV signed on with all its 100 watts of glory; and decades later K 96.3 debuted its classic rock format as it signed on, also to serve Kelowna. ALL the milestones for Nov. 4th are found INSIDE.

Long-time Vancouver Broadcaster Doriana Temolo dies of cancer

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Long-time Vancouver radio and TV broadcaster Doriana Temolo died this morning of breast cancer at age 64

PSR’s 6pm Friday Night News with the News You Should Know…

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Commander In Chief & The People Will Demolish The [DS], We Will Finish The Job - X22 Report

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Shawn Crites and Jessica Banks will be the new morning show hosts on STAR 98.3 CKSR-FM Chilliwack