Thursday in Broadcast History .. October 14th
It’s the date that gave us Roger Moore, Lillian Gish, Harry Anderson, Canadian news anchor Harvey Kirck, radio actor Russell Thorson and singer/TV talent judge Usher.
‘The Lux Radio Theatre’ began its 20 year run, from New York;
Edward Noble’s purchase of NBC radio’s Blue network was approved;
The rescue of little Jessica McLure from an abandoned Texas wellshaft began on North American TV screens;
Roy Orbison and the Everly Brothers guested on ABC-TV’s ‘Shindig’;
and ‘Red Red Wine’ by UB40 was #1.
Notable obits for Oct. 14th include Bing Crosby, Leonard Bernstein, Elwood Glover (pictured), Keenan Wynn, Hy Averbach and Dame Edith Evans.
ALL the milestones for this date INSIDE.
Wednesday October 13th, 2021 with news from Easton Spectator, ‘Connecting the dots’
Today's Top Stories from the other side...
Muslim, Jewish, Anti-Racism Groups Oppose Trudeau’s Internet Censorship Agenda, by Brad Salzberg
According to a poll from Blacklock’s Reporter, “80% of Canadians believe the online content they consume is factual and truthful. 66%, feel confident in their ability to tell if online content is fair and balanced.”
Vancouver broadcaster Ryan Sullivan is on his way to Halifax
British Columbia you gave me everything and I am forever grateful. It’s time to write the next chapter.
Radio Mans Fave with Willie Nelson
Willie Hugh Nelson (born April 29, 1933) is an American musician, actor, and activist.
Always on my mind
Wednesday in Broadcast History .. October 13th
It’s the date of birth for Paul Simon, Marie Osmond, Nana Mouskouri, deejay Cousin Brucie Morrow, and Billy Bush.
‘Kukla Fran & Ollie’ debuted on local Chicago TV,
Bing Crosby & Frank Sinatra co-hosted an ABC-TV special introducing Ford’s Edsel.
The third Kennedy-Nixon Presidential debate was televised with the nominees a continent apart;
and after 22 years CBS radio cancelled ‘Art Linkletter’s House Party.’
Leaving us this date were Ed Sullivan, Al Martino (pictured), Gary Collins, newsmen Douglas Edwards and Hughes Rudd, and actress Bea Benaderet.
Details and ALL the Oct. 13th milestones INSIDE.
Jim Moore Joins Jason Puckett On 950 KJR
“Moore announced the move on his Facebook page on Monday.”










