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It's the birthday of Kathie Lee Gifford and her husband Frank, Angela Bassett. Ketty Lester, Julie Newmar, Steve Carrell, Laura Innes and Madonna. "Who Wants to Be A Millionaire?" debuted on ABC-TV, "Lights Out" ended its first early run on NBC Radio, Weyburn Sask. got its own radio station, and Jack Paar replaced Walter Cronkite as host of the CBS-TV 'Morning Show.' Obits include actors Phil Leeds, William Windom, and Gunsmoke's Amanda Blake. ALL the milestones for Aug. 16th INSIDE.

It's the birthdate of actresses Jennifer Lawrence, Debra Messing and Rose Marie; actors Ben Affleck and Mike Connors, plus music makers Hugo Winterhalter, Jimmy Webb and Oscar Peterson. Vancouver radio badboy Jack Cullen moved up the dial from CKMO to CKNW, the CBC locked out 5500 union members, CBS began nightly 15-minute TV newscasts, New York's WNEW-FM broadcast a live Bruce Springsteen concert, and the A & E network cancelled Gene Simmon's TV series Family Jewels. Obits for Aug. 15th include NBC newsmen John Cameron Swayze and Roy Neal, satirist Will Rogers, the early radio thriller Inner Sanctum's first host Ramond Edward Johnson, and That 70's Show's Lisa Robin Kelly ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.

Born this date were Steve Martin, Halle Berry, Marcia Gay Harden and singers David Crosby and Buddy Greco. Sun Records in Memphis was declared a Historic Landmark, the daytime soap Ma Perkins began its 27 year run on radio, Norman Corwin's radio special onn the fall of Japan aired on CBS, five UK Pirate Radio Stations were silenced, and Rod Stewart's first solo hit 'Maggie Mae' was released. Signing off forever were Elvis' mother Gladys Presley, Oscar Levant, shortstop/baserball color guy Pee Wee Reese, NBC newsman Douglas Kiker, and actors Bruno Kirby & Ron Pallilo. ALL the Aug 14th milestones INSIDE.

Dec 13th is the birthdate of actors John Slattery, Debi Mazar and Pat Harrington. "South Park" debuted on US cable, "The Walton's" final original hour aired on CBS-TV, Dean Martin recorded "That's Amore," Frank Sinatra recorded "All the Way," The Guess Who recorded "American Woman," and The Supremes recorded "Baby Love." Obits include NBC newsman Edwin Newman, CHUM's Terry Steele, Car 54's Joe E. Ross, the Yankee's Phill Rizzuto, innovative guitarist Les Paul and TV chef Julia Child. ALL the milestones for Aug. 13th INSIDE.

It's the date that brought us Hulk Hogan, Joe Rogan, Izzy Asper, Alex Haley and Andrew Allan. Glenn Miller's Orchestra recorded their next hit 'Elmer's Tune,' Tony Bennett's 'I left My Heart in San Francisco' was released, John Lennon apologized for saying The Beatles were more popular than Jesus, Edmonton got a new radio station, and WCBS aired TV's first baseball game in color. Ending their lives Aug. 11th were Clara Peller, the 'Where's the Beef?' lady; funny guys Bill Rafferty and Phil Harris, TV talk host Mike Douglas, and Canadian radio tycoon Charles Allard. ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.

Aug. 10th gave us singer Bobby Hatfield, actors Noah Beery Jr. and Angie Harmon, and guitar manufacturer Leo Fender. Lisa Marie Presley married Nicholas Cage (Nick filed for divorce 4 months later), Manhattan Transfer debuted a summer variety series on CBS-TV, Candid Camera began its run on ABC, Alan Sherman released his novelty smash, 'Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh,' and Paul and Linda McCartney were arrested for drug possession in Sweden. Obits include pioneering radio sportscaster Ted Husing, producer David L Wolper, and singers Kenny Baker and Billy Grammer. Details of these, and scores more Aug. 10th milestones, INSIDE.

It's the date of birth of Melanie Griffith, Gillian Anderson, Anna Kendrick, David Steinberg and Charles Farrell. The US exploded a second Atomic Bomb in Japan, Johnny Horton recorded his smash hit 'North to Alaska,' Sonny & Cher were #1 with 'I Got You Babe,' Queen performed live for the last time, and William Shatner's wife was found dead in their home's swimming pool. Other obits for the date include Gregory Hines, Jerry Garcia, Bernie Mac, and Canadian voiceover artist Henry Ramer. ALL the milestones for August 9th INSIDE.

This date gave us Connie Stevens, Dustin Hoffman, Keith Carradine, Webb Pierce and Deborah Norville. Johnny Cash started work on his first Columbia Records LP, the Kingsmen released their one-hit wonder 'Louie Louie', David Crosby was released from prison, and the South African Broadcasting Corporation banned all Beatles records. Obits for August 8th include the CBC's Lamont Tilden, Chicago anchor Fahey Flynn, actresses Barbara Bel Geddes and Patricia Neal, and actor Richard Deacon. ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.

Birthdays include Charlize Theron, Stan Freberg, Garrison Keillor, David Duchovny and B.J. Thomas. 16-year old Paul Anka made his TV debut on American Bandstand, both Paul Simon and Garth Brooks gave free concerts in New York's Central Park, Toronto's Crew Cuts topped the pop charts, and Bunny Berigan recorded his classic 'I Can't Get Started.' Obits this date include Ottawa-born newsman Peter Jennings, Homer of Homer and Jethro, singer Esther Phillips and harmonica virtuoso Larry Adler. ALL the milestones for August 7th INSIDE.