SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. July 12th
This day gave us comedians Bill Cosby, Milton Berle and Jay Thomas, plus Canadians Pierre Berton and Gordon Pinsent.
Northern Exposure debuted on CBS-TV, The Adventures of Sam Spade began on ABC radio, Family Feud starring Richard Dawson started on ABC-TV, and Canada's CKO All-News Radio network was licensed.
Elvis signed his first recording contract, and Vera Lynn's Auf Wiedersehn Sweetheart topped the Hit Parade.
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FRIDAY in Broadcast History .. July 11th
Actors Tab Hunter and Sela Ward, announcer Harry Von Zell and Canadian guitarist Liona Boyd were born on July 11th.
Elvis had his final Sun Records session, Mac Davis debuted his summer CBS-TV variety show, Ruper Holmes hosted NBC-TV's Midnight Special, and Frank Sinatra married for the 4th time.
Obits this date include Vancouver talk host Gary Bannerman, composer George Gershwin, singers Helen Forrest and Frances Langford, actors Laurence Olivier and Ray Collins, and iconic New York Yankee P.A. announcer Bob Sheppard.
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THURSDAY in Broadcast History .. July 10th
It's the birthdate of The Waltons' Earl Hamner Jr., and TV stars Fred Gwynne, David Brinkley, and Mr. Wizard Don Herbert.
Victoria's CJVI Radio dropped talk and returned to playing music. Elvis recorded "Viva Las Vegas," Paul Anka's first hit "Diana" and The Beatles' "A Hard Day's Night" were first heard on radio. "Your Hit Parade" debuted on NBC-TV, "The Man Called X" premiered on CBS radio, and pioneering rock deejay Alan Freed left Cleveland for WINS New York.
Obits for July 10th include Jelly Roll Morton, Arthur Fiedler, John Hammond and Mel Blanc.
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WEDNESDAY in Broadcast History .. July 9th
Actors Tom Hanks, Jimmy Smits, Vincent Edwards and Brian Dennehy were born this date, along with Courtney Love, Ed Ames and John Tesh.
The Grateful Dead gave their last concert in Chicago, Crosby Stills and Nash began their reunion tour,
Dick Clark took over as host of Philadelphia TV's "Bandstand," and Jim Morrison was buried.
Signing off forever were CBS correspondent Eric Sevareid, actor Rod Steiger and actress Isabel Sanford of TV's "The Jeffersons."
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TUESDAY in Broadcast History .. July 8th
It's the day singers Steve Lawrence, Bill Eckstine, Toby Keith and Raffi took their first breaths.
Elvis's "(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear," and Nat Cole's "Mona Lisa' were #1, Hank Ballard recorded "The Twist" and the Everly Brothers waxed "Lucille."
Taking their very final bows were actors Ernest Borgnine, Howard Duff and June Allyson, and comedian Phil Foster.
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MONDAY in Broadcast History .. July 7th
It's the date of birth for pop music's Mary Ford, Bobby Ocean, Ringo Starr and Doc Severinsen.
Johnny Cash enlisted in the Air Force, the Doors' "Light My Fire" was #1, Ryan's Hope began its 14 year run on ABC-TV, and memorable OTR shows 'Escape' and 'Dragnet' debuted.
Among those departing forever July 7th were Bill Cullen, sportscaster Jerry Doggett, and Jeff Smith the 'Frugal Gourmet.'
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SUNDAY in Broadcast History .. July 6th
It was the date John Lennon met Paul McCartney, when an Elvis record first aired, when Prairie Home Companion and Candid Microphone were first heard on the radio.
Peter Mansbridge, Merv Griffin, Della Reese, Bill Haley and Laverne Andrews were born, while Roy Rogers, Buddy Ebsen, and Cameron Mitchell were claimed by the Grim Reaper.
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SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. July 5th
July 5th gave us musicians Huey Lewis and Robbie Robertson, actresses Edie Falco and Katherine Helmond, and boxing commentator Don Dunphy.
It saw the debuts of radio series Maisie, My Favorite Husband, and The Adventures of Nero Wolfe.
Seinfeld had its premiere on NBC-TV, Anne Murray hosted Midnight Special, and Ray Charles recorded 'Hit the Road, Jack.'
Obits include musicians Harry James & Bill Justis, Dragnet's Ben Alexander, and Front Page Challenge host Fred Davis.
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JULY the FOURTH in Broadcast History
As well as America's birthday, its also the date that brought us Louis 'Satchmo' Armstrong, Ann Landers and 'Dear Abby,' Neil Simon, Geraldo Rivera, Gina Lollobrigida and Mitch Miller.
The radio runs of 'Life Begins at 80' and 'Pete Kelly's Blues' got underway, Tom Jones introduced a CBS-TV summer variety series, and Casey Kasem hosted his very first American Top 40 Countdown.
Sadly, leaving us this date were Eva Gabor, Charles Kuralt and Barry White.
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THURSDAY in Broadcast History .. July 3rd
It's the date that claimed the lives of TV notables Andy Griffith, Ross Martin and Jim Backus, and radio stars Rudy Vallee and Whispering Jack Smith.
In Paris, The Doors' frontman Jim Morrison succumbed to what's believed to be a drug overdose.
"Hawaii Calls" began its 60-year run on radio, "Blondie" moved from the comic strips and movie screens to CBS radio, Abbott & Costello got their own show on NBC radio, Andy Williams premiered his summer replacement CBS-TV series, and Crosby Stills and Nash played together for the 1st time ever, at Joni Mitchell's house.
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