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.
MONDAY in Broadcast History .. Aug. 18th
Aug. 18th gave us actors Robert Redford, Christian Slater, Patrick Swayze and Edward Norton, plus Canadian radio quizmaster Roy Ward Dickson.
CKNW moved to its longtime home at 980 on the AM band, while CKLG took their listeners down the dial to 730. Diana Ross scored her 2nd #1 hit, Bobby Darin recorded 'Artificial Flowers' and 'Lazy River." Elvis Presley was buried two days after his death, and John Tesh began a decade as co-host of 'Entertainment Tonight.'
Deaths this date include Conservative commentator Robert Novak, and singer/songwriter Scott McKenzie.
ALL the milestones for Aug. 18th INSIDE.
Donovan Wins Barenaked Ladies tickets on CKNW
Donovan tells us he listens to Michael Eckford on CKNW, and here's the proof Inside
FM Jock to AM Talk Show Host
Radioman Drex from downunder focuses on his next step in the Industry here in Canada
San Francisco Radio Waves: 9 New Entrants to Hall of Fame
The new entrants to the Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame are named, and you'll be updated on where some of your favorite longtime KGO hosts are now being heard.
SUNDAY in Broadcast History .. August 17th
Births this date include actors Robert DeNiro, Sean Penn, Maureen O'Hara and Donnie Wahlburg, singer Georgia Gibbs, and radio commentator Quincy Howe.
David Caruso left the cast of ABC-TV's 'NYPD Blue,' The Beatles played Toronto's Maple Leaf Gardens, Nat Cole recorded his iconic 'Unforgettable,' L.A. Police opened an investigation into Michael Jackson, and Madonna's 'Who's That Girl' was #1.
Deaths for August 17th include lyricist Ira Gershwin, singer Pearl Bailey, plus comic actors Ed' Archiie' Gardner and Vivian Vance.
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
Global TV Morning show talks with Mike Eckford and Drex
As announced, the changes are on the way to CKNW and here to talk about them on this video clip Inside