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SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. Jan. 10th

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NBC-TV aired the pilot for a US version of a hit BBC satirical news show, 'That Was the Week that Was,' with David Frost hosting as he had in the UK. It quickly became a weekly series. 55 years ago Canada's comedy team Wayne & Schuster guest-hosted on CBS-TV's 'Ed Sullivan Show' and performed a Professor Von Gartner skit. And 44 years ago today the first-ever episode of 'Masterpiece Theatre' aired on PBS, with Alistair Cooke (pictured) as on-screen host. ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.

Europe’s Muslims/Left Will Pay HIGHEST Price for Attacks

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France's innocent Muslims and Left wing politicians will pay a HIGH price for these latest attacks by Islamists in Europe. And more next week on how the united Nations has CONTRIBUTED to the growing turmoil in Europe. (Harvey Oberfeld) Come Inside and Read More

FRIDAY in Broadcast History .. Jan. 9th

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Eleven months before the sneak attack on Pearl Harbour, CBS demonstrated small screen color television. Clint Eastwood (pictured) began his ascent of the star ladder as the western series 'Rawhide' had its premiere on CBS-TV. And the ethnic sitcom 'Little Mosque on the Prairie' debuted on CBC-TV. ALL the milestones for Jan. 9th INSIDE.

Global TV anchor Leslie Roberts suspended (later fired)

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Leslie Roberts 'Conflict of Interest' Prompts Immediate Suspension Come Inside and Read More

Winnipegs Fresh FM Parts Ways with Morning Show Host

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“Extremely sad to announce that this morn was the last show on @991FreshFM. Thank you for welcoming me & embracing me Wpg. I’m deeply shocked,” Sutton tweeted. Come Inside and Read More...

Patrick Nicholson’s Celebration of Life this Saturday

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It's been announced Former Lounge Oceanside morning man Patrick Nicholson who left us on in early December of 2014 a Celebration of His Life will take place this Saturday Come and share with us...

THURSDAY in Broadcast History .. Jan. 8th

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Edmonton's adopted son Robert Goulet (pictured) made his US TV debut on "The Ed Sullivan Show" on CBS, singing "If Ever I Would Leave You." The PBS children's show headliner Mister Rogers was honored with his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. And the NBC-TV drama series Providence, which introduced Melina Kanakaredes in her first TV lead role, made its debut. ALL milestones for Jan. 8th INSIDE.

Music Industry Flocking to Winnipeg for Three-Day Meeting

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The event takes place during the annual Big Fun Festival, which will host a Manitoba Music Showcase Come Inside and Read More...

Jeremy Baker Debuts on CFOX

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Jeremy wearing a poncho his Grandad bought in Mexico years ago Let's give him a hearty welcome to the big smoke!

A Dead Man Under a Pool Table

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Soon after the item aired on our morning newscast, News Director Bob Layton got a call from City Police that two years of their surveillance on the crack house had just down the drain. Layton, a police supporter, was clearly disappointed. Ed Mason of CHQT Radio and CHED Radio in Edmonton cultivated his police sources and probably landed more exclusive, kick-ass crime stories than any print, radio and TV journalist in the country, Come Inside and Read More...