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IT WAS JULY 10th ... when a radio show of international intrigue 'The Man Called X,' debuted on CBS radio, beginning an 8-year run on the networks .... When New York's WINS Radio announced the hiring of pioneer rock deejay Alan Freed to be the host of their "Rock 'n' Roll Party'... When the short-lived "Gladys Knight & the Pips'' Summer Series premiered on NBC-TV... .. and when Victoria's first radio station CJVI AM900 cut costs by dropping its talk shows and went back to playing popular music of the 60s, 70s and 80s. ALL the milestones for July 10th are found INSIDE.

From Al Peterson's NTS Media OnLine Another day, another Voltair story — and another day with still no word from Nielsen about the whole controversy

Roundhouse Radio CEO Don Shafer states of the recent hires, “It's exciting to watch our team come together as they are exceptionally talented, passionate and curious about our City. Their skill and desire to make a difference on air, on-line and on the street will have a tremendous impact with our customers and audience.”

BUD NAMECK, a voice ubiquitous with Washington State basketball and football for close to three decades, is out as play-by-play man of both sports and will be replaced by Matt Chazanow.

'Dear Rouge' band members Andrew McTaggart and Danielle McTaggart will receive a $10,000 cash prize, along with a Martin D-16GT acoustic guitar, a Yamaha PSR-S950 keyboard, and a $500 Gift Card from Long & McQuade.

IT WAS JULY 9th ... when 26-year old Dick Clark debuted as host of the daily "Bandstand'' on Philadelphia T-V station WFIL... When Calgary's CKRY-FM signed on at 105.1 MHz with 100,000 watts as "Country 105"... When NBC-TV aired the sitcom "A Different World" for the final time, concluding its 6 year run... ..and when ABC aired a rare interview with CBS' late night star David Letterman on the premiere of their new magazine show "Up Close." ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.

MOVIN' 92.5 continues atop the 6+ chart. Country's 100.7 The Wolf jumps up into 2nd.

"We ultimately made a business decision to move in another direction. We wish Keith nothing but the best and trust that his skill and ability will lead him to another promising endeavor.”

IT WAS JULY 8th ... when Storer Broadcasting Company purchased WINS radio in New York City for $10 million, the highest price paid for a radio station to that time... When "The Everly Brothers Show" was launched on ABC-TV as a summer series, replacing Johnny Cash... When the final episode of "Mr. Belvedere" aired on ABC TV... ...and when the televised Iran-Contra hearings made Lt. Col. Oliver North (pictured) a daytime TV star, outrating the serials and the game shows. ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.