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Joe Leary Introduces Sallie Carreon in time for Christmas

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If you've been wondering what happened with our Puget Sound Radio friend Joe Leary and his column 'Air Traffic', Joe and his business partner Shayne May have ventured into discovering and promoting new talent and this talented young lady Sallie Carreon has just released this song in time for Christmas. Come Inside and Listen....

‘The advent Calendar of Laughter’ by Donovan Tildesley

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Rather than mope about at this time of year, why not just laugh”? So Donovan decided each day from December the 1st, (today) through and including the 24th, he will share a Christmas parody. Come Inside for much More...

MONDAY in Broadcast History .. Dec. 1st

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Born this date were Richard Pryor, Woody Allen, Dick Shawn, David Doyle, Mary Martin, Lou Rawls, Bette Midler, Treat Williams and Sarah Silverman. Victoria's CHEK-TV signed on, becoming the first private TV station in Western Canada; Tom Brokaw (pictured) stepped down after two decades as anchor at NBC News; 'Edge of Night' became the first TV soap to switch networks, from CBS to ABC; CKWX became the first radio station in Western Canada to afiliate with a US network (Mutual- Don Lee); Gene Autry took a job at WLS radio in Chicago, singing for $35 a week;'The Abbott and Costello Show' began its 52-episode run in syndicated TV; and 'The Mike Douglas Show' began its 20-year run as a popular US daytime variety show. Details and ALL the milestones for Dec. 1st INSIDE.

RIP Victoria Cameraman Ron Thompson, Happy Retirement John Richardson

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Both of these men worked behind the camera, but were instrumental in the TV journalism from the BC legislature.

Snopes has been Debunked!

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Snopes is not the same, not even the same owner... Come Inside and Read More...

SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. Nov. 29th

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Many entertainers were born this date including Vin Scully, Howie Mandel, Don Cheadle, Diane Ladd, Garry Shandling, Merle Travis, Dagmar, Tom Sizemore, Denny Doherty, and TV newsman Frank Reynolds. NBC radio began using the 3-note chimes; the early radio show 'Calling All Cars' debuted on the CBS West Coast network; the Chicago puppet show 'Kukla Fran & Ollie' (pictured) moved to the NBC-TV network; the Metropolitan Opera was first televised on WJZ-TV; for the first time the 'Grammy Awards' made it to TV; and PBS televised a taped concert honoring Bruce Springsteen. Obits for Nov. 29th include Natalie Wood, George Harrison, Gene Rayburn, Ray Smith and Godfrey Cambridge. Details and ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.

CBC’s ‘This Hour Has 7 Days’ 40 Years Ago Was TV...

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An episode of the series, plucked from the CBC archives, was screened recently at the 2nd annual Canadian International Television Festival in Toronto. And as produced by Douglas Leiterman (pictured) it offered a glimpse at what could be argued was Canada's "Golden Age" of television: the mid 1960s through mid-'70s.

Three More US Northwest ‘All-Christmas’ Additions

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Two Christian broadcasters in Northwest Washington have joined the seasonal music throng, just as US  Thanksgiving celebrations were ending. Praise KWPZ 106.5 Lynden turned to...

Netlix CEO: Broadcast Networks Will be Dead by 2030

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Nielsen Ratings are going to finally factor in Netflix traffic. Reed Hastings thinks it's too little, too late. By Jack Smith IV, BetaBeat.com    ...

The Unmaking of Ghomeshi .. 5pm (Today) Sat. on CBC’s ‘Fifth...

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Ghomeshi was arrested on sex assault charges Wednesday but for years he seemed untouchable. Did his stardom blind people to what was going on ? CBC insiders tell the story of what really happened. Friday at 9 pm Pacific .. repeated Saturday at 5 pm Pacific on CBC News Network.