Wednesday in Broadcast History .. January 12th
‘Sam ‘n’ Henry,’ the local Chicago series that set the pattern for the legendary national radio hit, ‘Amos ‘n’ Andy’ debuted on WGN.
Another Chicago origination, the hit children’s puppet show ‘Kukla Fran & Ollie’ had its premiere on NBC-TV.
The live-action (Pow! Zonk!) ‘Batman’ series debuted on ABC-TV.
And ‘All in the Family’ episode 1 was seen on CBS, featuring TV’s first toilet flush.
Happy Birthday to Rush Limbaugh, Howard Stern, and Christiane Amanpour!
ALL the milestones for Jan. 12th INSIDE!
Ian Greenberg, media executive and co-founder of Astral, dies at 79
Greenberg, co-founder of Astral Media and Bell Canada Enterprises board member, died Monday at the age of 79.
Radio Mans fave with Looking Glass
The group had been playing all up and down the East Coast in clubs, and one night they were spotted by Clive Davis at the Whisky a Go Go.
Tuesday in Broadcast History .. January 11th
Victoria’s first radio station, then known as CFCT 1450, upped its power to 500 watts.
Lloyd Bridges starred for the first time in his syndicated TV action hit “Sea Hunt.”
16 years later on this date, ‘Love American Style’ aired for the final time on ABC-TV.
And 8 years later, CBC Television moved the National News up an hour to 10 pm, followed by ‘The Journal’ hosted by the incredible Barbara Frum (pictured).
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Rogers Makes Staffieri CEO With Family Feud Still Boiling
Rogers Communications Inc. said it’s appointing Tony Staffieri to lead the company through its takeover of Shaw Communications Inc., a move that may widen the rift between members of the Rogers family.
UVic radio continues Indigenous media development with help of $49,000 grant
Funding will help CFUV hire Indigenous podcasters to do story, issue and language-based shows
Bob Saget, Comedian and Full House Star, Found Dead at 65 (Updated)
Saget's body was found inside of an Orlando hotel room










