WEDNESDAY in Broadcast History .. April 29th
IT WAS APRIL 29th .... when Toronto radio station CFRB aired its first program from the Columbia Broadcasting System in the US ....
When the enduring nighttime soap “One Man’s Family” debuted as a weekly 30-minute radio series in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle ...
When the 15-minute daytime drama "Young Dr. Malone" began its 21-year run on CBS radio ...
and when 'Wide World of Sports' began its remarkable 37-year long Saturday afternoon run on ABC-TV.
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Taylor Jukes leaves Newcap for Toronto & Virgin Radio
Taylor Jukes heads east to Toronto and Virgin Radio....
NOT SO, Says Joni’s Rep: ‘She’s Alert & Responsive’
"Joni is still in the hospital — but she comprehends, she’s alert, and she has her full senses. A full recovery is expected."
Joni Mitchell in a Coma, Unresponsive
A site called We Love You, Joni! was established to compile Facebook and Twitter messages from well wishers using the #WeLoveYouJoni hashtag.
ESPN Sues Verizon Over New Stripped-Down ‘Custom TV’ Plan
Verizon's plan allows its FiOS customers to choose from a smaller bundle of channels, but ESPN doesn't like that.
TUESDAY in Broadcast History .. April 28th
IT WAS APRIL 28th ... when Bill Drake installed 'Boss Radio' as the soon-to-be-dominant Top 40 format on KHJ AM 930 in Los Angeles ...
When Mike Wallace first became a Sunday evening TV star as host of the syndicated 'Mike Wallace Interview' across the US...
When Arthur Godfrey concluded a decade of TV stardom as his weekday show returned to CBS radio only status...
and when sportscaster Ted Reynolds (pictured) passed away after decades of playbyplay (& Olympics) broadcasting first at CFJC & CJVI and then with the CBC in Vancouver.
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Jayne Meadows, Wife & Frequent Co-Star of Steve Allen/TV Game Show...
Ms. Meadows, a glamorous redheaded actress who was probably best known for her 46-year role as Steve Allen’s wife, business partner and frequent co-star, died on Sunday at her home in Encino, Calif.
Don Imus Leaving Fox Business Network
Imus is moving to Texas for the summer, to enable his teenaged son Wyatt to pursue his burgeoning rodeo career. Fox Business may be unwilling to pay for the remote origination and TV set necessary.
T.J. Connors heads back west for Country 103
Formerly of Winnipegs Power 97, BC Boy heads back home and fills his boots with Country Music in Kamloops....
Adult Visitation Bill prompted by Casey Kasem story
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad signed into law the Adult Visitation Bill — making Iowa the first state in the nation to have such a statute.
