Monday in Broadcast History .. February 7th

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Jane Fonda made her TV acting debut in the NBC’ movie for television ‘A String of Beads,’ which she credits for being considered for more serious bigscreen roles. The 100th episodes of two iconic CBS-TV series, ‘Barnaby Jones’ and ‘Magnum PI’ aired, eight years apart. Comedian Richard Pryor guested on Tom Jones’ first variety hour for ATV in the UK. Gladys Knight and the Pips (pictured), Carol Channing and Sid Caesar headlined ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ on CBS-TV. And Robin Williams starred in the pilot movie about ‘Mork & MIndy.’ The ABC-TV series began the following September. ALL the milestones for Feb. 7th INSIDE.

The Golden Generation, by Dr. Sport Greg Douglas

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Bob Lenarduzzi wasn’t doing quite the same victory dance as sidelined star Alphonso Davies last Sunday following Canada’s classic 2-0 win over the United States. But Lenarduzzi’s message was clear.

Media Silent On Solution For Convoy Chaos: Trudeau Should Quit, by Brad Salzberg

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A cure for the social chaos emanating from the Truckers Convoy is as obvious as snow on the Rocky Mountains. All that has to happen is for Justin Trudeau to quit.

Radio Mans fave with SuperTramp

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The band were initially a prog-rock group, but starting with their third album, Crime of the Century (1974), they began moving towards a more pop-oriented sound.

Sunday in Broadcast History .. February 6th

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On this day in 1951, radio commentator Paul Harvey (Pictured)  was arrested for trying to sneak into the Argonne National Laboratory in suburban Chicago. future Beatle George Harrison joined Liverpool group The Quarrymen. Ronnie Milsap was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry. more than 200 women filed court actions against Chuck Berry over allegations he had been secretly filming them in the toilets of the restaurant he owned. Plus birthday milestones INSIDE

Media’s Alarmist Reporting of Trucker Protest and Trudeau’s Intolerant Rhetoric Are Shameful, by Rex...

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“Regardless of your view of specific anti-COVID policies, policymaking during the pandemic has set a terrible precedent for the future. The genie of unaccountable government power in the name of science has been let out of the bottle. Will we be able to put it back in?”

How to Destroy a Liberal Reporter

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Popular GOP Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake exposed the mainstream media during a recent interview when a reporter asked about the legitimacy of the 2020 presidential election.