WEDNESDAY in Broadcast History .. August 20th
It's the birth date of broadcasters Al Roker and Connie Chung, singers Jim Reeves, John Hiatt, Demi Lovato and Robert Plant, as well as the outstanding radio actress Lurene Tuttle.
Abbotsford B.C. got its own radio station, Prince George B.C. got its own TV station, Detroit radio station WWR began operations, and the Dumont TV network debuted in New York City.
Deaths on Aug. 20 include comedienne Phyllis Diller, singer Ross Barbour (of the Four Freshmen), and jazz pianist Marian McPartland.
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
Another Radio Station Jingle Package by Mark Summers
Radio Station Jingles from across Canada, including, CKDA 1220 'Golden Sound Radio' in Victoria, CKWX, CJCA and many more from throughout the Great USA and around the world
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Another Vancouver Sportscaster is Heading to TSN Toronto
"His (Kelcey Brade's) sportscasts aren’t about “him”, which is a refreshing change in today’s marketplace."
Greg Douglas, aka Dr. Sport in comments Inside...
"Kelcey has exuded class on air"
Bernie Pascall
Calgary’s 90.3 AMP’s Steve Jones Interviewed on WGN Chicago
Steve Jones VP of Programming for Newcap Radio was interviewed yesterday on Chicago radio station WGN about Calgary's AMP. Come Inside and enjoy...
Google Set to Launch Subscription Music Service
In a bold move to keep up with Spotify, Apple Beats and other music streaming services, Google will reportedly launch YouTube Music Key and rebrand its Google Play Music All Access.
TUESDAY in Broadcast History .. Aug. 19th
It's the birthdate of Canadians Susan Jacks and Matthew Perry, actors Adam Arkin and Gerald McRaney, plus TV pioneer Philo T. Farnsworth.
'Cheers' ended its 11 year run on NBC-TV, the original 'Charlie's Angels' aired its last original episode, Edmonton's CHQT and Yorkton's CJGX made their initial appearances on the radio, and Debbie Reynolds 'Tammy" topped the Pop Charts.
Joni Mitchell, David Crosby and Stephen Sills were among Dick Cavett's guests on ABC-TV discussing Woodstock, and NBC-TV aired 'Midnight Special' for the first time.
Groucho Marx and 60 minutes producer Don Hewitt died.
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Don Pardo, Forever the voice of SNL, Dead at 96
He started at NBC Radio in 1944, transitioned to TV in the 1950's and from 1975 until a few weeks ago, was the voice (and occasional actor) on nearly every episode of Saturday Night Live.
Jesse Jones Leaves KING5 for ‘Exciting Opportunity’ at KIRO7
“I leave KING because of a new and exciting opportunity at KIRO-TV,” Jones wrote on his Facebook blog. “I will begin in October. Because of my contract with KING, I will not be able to appear on air in my new job until April."
20/20 Anchor Elizabeth Vargas is Back in Rehab
The anchor, who sought treatment in a rehab facility last fall, recently signed a new contract with ABC and has the full support of her network chiefs and colleagues as she seeks further treatment.
