Today in Broadcast History

On this date 'My True Story' began its daily, almost 19-year run on ABC Radio. "The Dick Clark Saturday Night Beechnut Show," a musical variety half-hour, debuted on ABC-TV. Vancouver's CFBT-FM (The Beat) first began testing its transmitter on 94.5 KHz. And one of the stars of the CBS- TV sitcom M*A*S*H, McLean Stevenson (pictured), suffered a fatal heart attack at age 68. ALL the milestones for Feb. 15th INSIDE.

It's the date that Vancouver's CKMO AM 1410 became C-FUN, under new ownership. The first lady, Jacqueliine Kennedy gave a televised tour of the White House to both CBS and NBC. CBS news anchor Walter Cronkite, the 'most trusted man in America,' announced his retirement. The musical special, 'Barbra Streisalnd: Timeless' aired in prime time on FOX. And music legend Frank Zappa appeared on NBC-TV's "Miami Vice" playing the head of a drug ring. ALL the milestones for Feb 14th INSIDE.

Jack Webb's (pictured) first popular radio series, 'Pat Novack for Hire,' went national on ABC, following a successful West Coast run. The pre-school children's show 'Mr. Dressup' with Ernie Coombs began a nearly 30 year run on CBC-TV. ABC-TV announced it had renewed 'NYPD Blue' for a tenth seaason. And campus radio station CJSF FM 90.1 signed-on from Simon Fraser University in Burnaby. ALL the milestones for Feb. 13th INSIDE.

It's the date that Calvin Coolidge made the first US presidential political speech on radio. When Winnipeg's CKY moved up the dial from 910 KHz to 780. When Vancouver's CKWX was authorized to increase power from 100 watts to a whopping 1,000 watts. When the comic strip superhero 'Superman' made his first appearance on radio via New York's WOR. And when actor Nicholas Colasanto (pictured), who played Coach on NBC-TV's Cheers, died of a heart ailment partway through the the third season of the sitcom at age 61. Details and ALL the milestones for Feb. 12th INSIDE.

Two memorable series from Old Time Radio debuted on this date .. 'The Chamber Music Society of Lower Basin Street' on NBC, and 'Yours Truly Johnny Dollar' on CBS. Jack Paar (pictured) walked off NBC-TV's 'Tonight Show' because the network had censored his bathroom joke. The 100th episode of 'Ironside' aired, starring New Westminster's Raymond Burr. And Kurt Russell's TV-movie titled 'Elvis!' debuted on ABC. ALL the milestones for Feb. 11th INSIDE.

It was Feb 10th (88 years ago) when Toronto radio station CFRB was signed on by Ted Rogers, Sr.(pictured) It was also Feb 10th when the Saturday morning TV series 'My Friend Flicka' (starring a 12 year old Canadian) debuted on CBS. When the UK singing duo Chad & Jeremy played dramatic roles on 'The Dick Van Dyke Show.' And when Vancouver actor Robert Clothier, who played the loveable rogue 'Relic' on the CBC series 'The Beachcombers,' died at age 77. ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.

It was a Feb. 9th when Vancouver's CHQM AM 1320 ended 34 years of nostalgic/easy listening music and morphed into all-Chinese-language CHMB. When AM 730 switched from a MOJO talk radio format to become Vancouver's first All-Sports station. When The Beatles made their first of three appearances on CBS-TV's 'Ed Sullivan Show' (pictured). And when the 100th eoisode of 'Beverly Hills 90210' aired on FOX. ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.

It was a Feb 8th when President Warren G. Harding had the first radio installed in the White House. When Prince George got its first radio station... CKPG with 250 watts at 1230 KHz. When Seattle's KIRO TV channel 7 (CBS) began broadcasting. When Johnny Cash (pictured) made his one-and-only appearance on CBS-TV's 'Ed Sullivan Show.' And when 'The Dukes of Hazzard' ended its 6-and-a-half-year run on CBS-TV. ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.

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 film roles. 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.

Frank Sinatra debuted as star of the 'Lucky Strike Hit Parade' on CBS radio, The final episode of the talking horse comedy 'Mr. Ed' (with Vancouver's Alan Young) aired on CBS-TV. One of OTR's last dramatic gasps 'CBS Mystery Theatre' (airing 5 times a week) had its premiere. And Simon Fraser University's CJSF-FM began testing at 90.1 MHz; its official launch was a week later on Valentines Day. ALL the milestones for Feb. 6th INSIDE.