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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.

Joseph Planta talks with Actor/Voice Over artist (The Simpsons!) Harry Shearer

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Actor, Voice Over "The Simpsons' artist Harry Shearer who was also a regular on Saturday Night Live talks with Joseph Planta Come Inside and Listen to More...

BCAB 68th Annual Conference in Penticton

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Penticton is the location of this years BCAB Conference... Come Inside for the Celebrity Line-up and Register Now...

New Media Outlets Changing the Political Reporting Landscape

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Alternative Media Vice, The Tyee, the Vancouver Observer, and rabble.ca now have correspondents in Ottawa. The digital outlets iPolitics and Huffington Post were the first of the new wave. Come Inside and Read More...

UN Must Stop Pushing Islamization of Europe!

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What tragic events we've witnessed this past week. And despite the touching marches...the problem will persist ....until the UN STOPS pushing the Islamization of Europe! Come Inside and Read Harvey's latest article...

MONDAY in Broadcast History .. Jan. 12th

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'Sam 'n' Henry,' the local Chicago series that set the pattern for the legendary national radio hit, 'Amos 'n' Andy' debuted on WGN. Another Chicago origination, the hit children's puppet show 'Kukla Fran & Ollie' had its premiere on NBC-TV. The live-action (Pow! Zonk!) 'Batman' series debuted on ABC-TV. And 'All in the Family' episode 1 was seen on CBS, featuring TV's first toilet flush. ALL the milestones for Jan. 12th INSIDE!

PR company condemns Leslie Roberts suspension

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"When I sit on the anchor desk I am in journalist mode and nothing comes between me and a story," Roberts told the newspaper Come Inside and Read More...

SUNDAY in Broadcast History .. Jan. 11th

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Lloyd Bridges starred for the first time in his syndicated TV action hit "Sea Hunt." 16 years later on this date, 'Love American Style' aired for the final time on ABC-TV. And 8 years later, CBC Television moved the National News up an hour to 10 pm, followed by 'The Journal' hosted by the incredible Barbara Frum. ALL the milestones for Jan. 11th INSIDE.