San Francisco ‘Radio Waves’ w/Ben Fong-Torres
The lead is about a Hip Hop morning show, but the most interesting news is in the link, which details the latest Bay Area radio ratings, and the talk show heavyweights who are switching stations.
SUNDAY in Broadcast History .. Sept. 28th
William S. Paley, the founder of CBS was born this date, as was Ed Sullivan, the awkward host of early TV's Sunday night blockbuster.
Sept. 28th saw the first color telecast of a World Series game; The Giselle Mackenzie Show, Miami Vice, Hazel, and Dr. Kildare all made their debut on NBC-TV, while the same network aired the finale of The Shari Lewis Show (with Lambchop.) CBS-TV aired M*A*S*H episode 100, and John Lennon was a guest deejay on New York's WNEW-FM.
Foster Hewitt described Paul Henderson's summit-clinching goal against the Soviets, and The Beatles were heard for the first time in North America on the Murray the K radio show.
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SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. Sept. 27th
Celebrities born this date include Randy Bachman, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jayne Meadows, William Conrad, Greg Morris, Wilford Brimley, and Meat Loaf.
John Palmer replaced Chris Wallace as news anchor of NBC's Today Show; Steve Allen started his run as first host of NBC's Tonight Show; Dolly Parton's short-lived variety show debuted on ABC-TV; Patti Page had the #1 song with 'I Went to Your Wedding'; the Beach Boys performed on CBS-TV's Ed Sullivan Show; and Bob Dylan had a concert at Carnegie Hall.
Taking their final curtain call Sept. 27th were actors Lloyd Nolan and Robert Montgomery, song and dance man Donald O'Connor, British entertainer Gracie Fields, and John Facenda, the original voice of NFL films.
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Whistler’s CKEE Applies for Repeater in North Van
This isn't the first time an application like this has been sought over the years. Last time was when Rogers applied to have 104.9 - originating in Chilliwack - to broadcast into YVR
Voice Over Actor Ross Huguet Launches New Website
A Fresh New Look with Ross Huguet
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Study: CRTC Should NOT Mandate Pick & Pay TV Channel Choice
Why the CRTC Should Pass on Pick & Pay TV: C.D. Howe Institute
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The Challenge of Selling Spots & Digital in a Digital World
“A ‘Crisis’ in Online Ads: One-Third of Traffic Is Bogus.” Subtitle: “As Digital Advertising Climbs Toward $50 Billion This Year,
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Sportsnet Signs Blue Jay PBP Duo for 5 More Years
Buck Martinez will continue with play-by-play responsibilities on the Blue Jays broadcasts, while Pat Tabler will remain in an analyst role. The tandem has been calling games together with Sportsnet since 2010.
FRIDAY in Broadcast History .. Sept. 26th
This date gave us Marty Robbins, Julie London, Olivia Newton John, Kent McCord, Linda Hamilton and Donna Douglas.
CKWX opened a newly-built state-of-the-art facility on Burrard Street; Paul Anka and Roseanne Barr had their stars unveiled on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.; the first Nixon-Kennedy Presidential Debate was staged; 'Beverly Hillbillies', 'Gilligan's Island,' 'Jake and the Fatman' and the original 'Hawaii Five-Oh' began their runs on CBS;'The Brady Bunch' debuted on ABC-TV. and 'Knight Rider' began its run on NBC.
Obits Sept. 25th include actors Richard Mulligan (of 'Empty Nest') and Charles Correll (of radio's 'Amos 'n' Andy'), bandleader Billy Vaughn, singer Robert Palmer, and the boop-boop-a-doop girl Helen Kane.
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Hot 107 Morning Man named ‘Best Morning Radio Host
Edmonton Mag takes the Votes and the Votes are In
Morning Man Ryder is the Victor....
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