Radio Man’s Fave with Tommy James & The Shondells – Update!

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Thomas Gregory Jackson (born April 29, 1947), known professionally as Tommy James, and also known as Tommy Tadger, is an American rock, psychedelic rock[1] musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer,

Saturday in Broadcast History .. January 30th…

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This was the date ‘The Lone Ranger’ aired for the first time, from Detroit’s WXYZ radio. Vancouver got its second TV station (first privately-owned) in CHAN, now known as Global TV. NBC-TV introduced the anthology series ‘Robert Montgomery Presents’; the hour-long show would continue for 8 years. Kevin Eubanks took over the band on Jay Leno’s ‘Tonight Show,’ while Kevin Newman left ABC News for Vancouver and the ‘Global National’ anchor slot. And Mutual radio began airing ‘The Larry King Show’ from midnight to 5:30 am Eastern. ALL the milestones for Jan. 30th INSIDE.

Radio Man’s Fave with T.Rex…

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T. Rex were an English rock band, formed in 1967 by singer-songwriter and guitarist Marc Bolan. The band was initially called Tyrannosaurus Rex, and released four psychedelic folk albums under this name. In 1969, Bolan began to change the band's style towards electric rock, and shortened their name to T. Rex the following year.

Friday in Broadcast History .. January 29th…

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Victoria’s former CJVI (AM900) changed from playing Top 40 music to the ‘Jack FM’ format, ‘playing what we want’ on 103.1 MHz. Veteran CKNW beat reporter George Garrett (pictured) retired after 43 years in radio. Lionel Barrymore was conscripted to host CBS’s ‘Lux Radio Theatre’ after star host/producer C.B. DeMille refused to join the performer’s union. Gossip columnist Walter Winchell made his first appearance on radio. The ‘Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour’ premiered on CBS-TV. And the ‘Crook & Chase’ talk show debuted on cable TV’s Nashville Network. ALL the milestones for Jan. 29th INSIDE.

Former Broadcaster Marrett Green charged:Refusal to Wear a Mask, Plus getting physical – Officer...

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Charges have been laid against former Vancouver broadcaster Marrett Green following an altercation at a Vancouver courthouse involving a man who allegedly refused to wear a mask and got physical with police

Research Director’s PPM Analysis and Demo Leaders for Seattle

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This market was dealing with a lot of stuff. The election blowback, the SEAHAWKS, and, oh yeah, six stations playing some version of the holiday hits. Of those six, four will be worth mentioning. But first, the top two 6+ stations remained unchanged from the last book

Remembering Ray Torgrud

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During the 1950s, Ray worked at various broadcast outlets in British Columbia and Alberta