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Industry News

San Francisco Radio Waves w/Ben Fong-Torres

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Last month, three events celebrated pioneer FM rock station KSAN-FM and its induction into the Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame(as "Legendary Station of the Year."

SUNDAY in Broadcast History .. July 6th

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It was the date John Lennon met Paul McCartney, when an Elvis record first aired, when Prairie Home Companion and Candid Microphone were first heard on the radio. Peter Mansbridge, Merv Griffin, Della Reese, Bill Haley and Laverne Andrews were born, while Roy Rogers, Buddy Ebsen, and Cameron Mitchell were claimed by the Grim Reaper. These and dozens more milestones for July 6th INSIDE.

Joan Rivers Storms Out of CNN Interview

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The E! “Fashion Police” host walks out on interview after becoming irritated with weekend anchor Fredricka Whitfield's line of questioning.

SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. July 5th

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July 5th gave us musicians Huey Lewis and Robbie Robertson, actresses Edie Falco and Katherine Helmond, and boxing commentator Don Dunphy. It saw the debuts of radio series Maisie, My Favorite Husband, and The Adventures of Nero Wolfe. Seinfeld had its premiere on NBC-TV, Anne Murray hosted Midnight Special, and Ray Charles recorded 'Hit the Road, Jack.' Obits include musicians Harry James & Bill Justis, Dragnet's Ben Alexander, and Front Page Challenge host Fred Davis. All the July 5th anniversaries INSIDE.

KJR Seattle Gary Lockwood “Lockjock” 1989

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We thank former KJR Channel Ninety Five Jockette in Seattle, Kacie Summers for this Lockjock Moment!

AM 106 in Calgary Aircheck from 1987

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Don Stevens once had a gig on AM 106 in Calgary Thanks Mark Summers for another gold nugget!

Rolf Harris Gets Almost Six Years for Molesting Girls

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The Associated Press Posted: Jul 04, 2014               A jury found Rolf Harris guilty of 12 counts of indecent assault. (Neil Hall/Reuters) Television entertainer Rolf Harris, who...

more of 630 CHED Memories

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Mark Summers has more of 630 CHED with some very familiar voices...

Nanaimo Council’s come-to-Jesus moment

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Last month, the Nanaimo city council and the Mayor voted to ban Christians from using publicly funded facilities. Last Wednesday, Ezra visited the Hub's City Hall

Shaw Plans to Launch Canada News Channel

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A brief outline of the plans were included in Shaw's submission to the broadcast regulator