Crooner Jerry Vale Dead at 83
Jerry Vale, the beloved crooner known for his high-tenor voice and romantic songs in the 1950s and early 1960s, has died. He was 83. His rendition of "Volare," ''Innamorata" and "Al Di La" became classic Italian-American songs. His biggest hit was "You Don't Know Me."
MONDAY in Broadcast History .. May 19th
Broadcasters Jim Lehrer and David Hartman were born this date, along with rocker Pete Townshend.
Marilyn Monroe, Keith Richards, Marv Albert and Rosie O'Donnell made headlines, while Ronald Colman, Henry Morgan, and KIXI Radio's Bob Liddle checked out on this date.
Also saying farewell were TV shows Murder She Wrote, L.A. Law, and Survivor: Marquesas.
MORE ANNIVERSARIES TO REMEMBER INSIDE!
The Trials and Tribulations of PD John Rook
Veteran Radio Man and PD John Rook has more than a tale to tell. As one of John's friends said, "You have a Very Storied Life John!"
CHED Radio Aircheck from yesteryear
The Once Solid Rocker 630 CHED in Edmonton with Bob McCord, Wes Montgomery and C.R. Nicholls and Len Thuesen
K-97 – 20 Years Ago with Bruce Kenyon and …
Bruce Kenyon, Sharon Mallon, John Sexsmith & Sharkey in this clip from another decade.
AT&T Acquires DirecTV in $67 Billion Deal
The proposed union of the telco giant and the USA’s largest satellite TV provider will allow AT&T to vastly expand its footprint in the video biz, while AT&T’s pipeline into the home will help DirecTV overcome its disadvantage of not being able to provide high-speed Internet access to subscribers.
Details are inside.
Dean Blundell Isn’t done yet!
Dean Blundell can see the future from where he sits. He can also see his past. Video Interview included...
SUNDAY in Broadcast History .. May 18th
Perry Como, Dwayne Hickman, George Strait and Tina Fey each first saw the light of day on this date, along with the OTR drama "Counterspy," and the TV movie remake of "Stagecoach."
Taking their final bow on this date were actress Elizabeth Montgomery and bandleader/composer Leroy Anderson, along with the TV series "Murphy Brown" and "Baretta."
Morning Radio in Winnipeg Isn’t What It Used to Be
Veteran radio man Roger Currie thanks Hal Anderson for the memories...
