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Leslie Roberts Resigns from Global Toronto

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Toronto Global TV anchor Leslie Roberts has resigned from the network a week after media reports that he co-owned a public relations company, whose clients have appeared on Roberts' newscasts. Global News said it was never informed of his connection to the PR firm.

Dennis Miller & Adam Carolla Are “PO’d”

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Dennis Miller and Adam Carolla teaming up for a new podcast series Come Inside and Read More...

Graham Mosimann joins the line-up @Calgary’s X 92.9

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PD Christian Hall announces new line-up at X 92.9 Come Inside and Read More...

THURSDAY in Broadcast History .. Jan. 15th

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CKNW moved its studios from downtown New Westminster to a former Safeway location at 815 McBride Boulevard. Saskatchewan-born Art Linkletter (pictured) introduced his longrunning (22 years) daytime hit 'House Party' on CBS radio. Ed Sullivan insisted that the Rolling Stones change the lyrics of their hit 'Let's Spend the Night Together' or they'd be banned from his CBS-TV Sunday night showcase. And Gene Shalit started his 37-year career as movie critic on NBC-TV's 'Today Show.' ALL the milestones for Jan. 15th INSIDE.

Michael Savage And Westwood One Renew Vows

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The Savage Nation currently airs on a reported 200 affiliates nationwide, including 60 Cumulus Media-owned and operated stations Come Inside and Read More...

Cassaday being wooed to replace Leiweke

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"Cassaday is a proven leader," said a person close to the MLSE board. "He has handled a publicly traded company in Corus, its board and family ownership issues flawlessly Come Inside and Read More...

KOMO4 Finds News Director in Phoenix

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Pat Costello is the new KOMO news director Come Inside and Read More...

WEDNESDAY in Broadcast History .. Jan. 14th

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63 years ago today, NBC-TV aired the premiere ediition of the longrunning 'Today Show,' hosted by the legendary Dave Garroway (pictured). 'The Bionic Woman' starring Lindsay Wagner debuted on ABC-TV, while 'The Dukes of Hazzard' started its run on CBS. David Letterman announced his pending departure from NBC. and then 7 years later to the date underwent emergency open heart surgery. ALL the milestones for Jan. 13th INSIDE.

The Master of the Morning Don Percy Retires

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A very funny and entertaining man, DJ extraordinaire and Master of the Morning. (And a helluva nice guy.) Come Inside and Read More...

TUESDAY in Broadcast History .. Jan. 13th

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After more than 13 years on ABC-TV's daytime schedule 'Ryan's Hope' aired its final episode. The 'made-in Canada' action series 'La Femme Nikita' debuted on the USA cable channel. And we lost two luminaries of early CBC television as comedian Frank Shuster and news anchor Earl Cameron died. ALL the milestones for Jan. 13th INSIDE.