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SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. May 17th

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It's the birthday of Bob Saget, Bill Paxton, Jim Nantz, and radio's quiz for the intelligentsia "Information Please," and was the last day on earth for "Bobby Ewing," Willis Conover, Lawrence Welk and Gordon Sinclair.

FRIDAY in Broadcast History .. May 16th

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It's the birthday of Janet Jackson, Tori Spelling, Liberace, Pierce Brosnan .. the wonderful OTR thriller "The Whistler," and the CBC's " Cross-Country Checkup."

As Barbara Walters Signs Off, The Big TV Interview Signs Off...

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New York Times writer Jonathan Mahler reviews the highlights of Ms. Walters 5-decade career, and concludes there will not be another like her.

A Message to Casey Kasem and His family

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Radio Ink Publisher B. Eric Rhoads As I walked in the door, my wife was white as a ghost. "You got a call from Casey Kasem. I may have made him mad." ...

CBC Accused of Withholding the Salaries of Its Stars

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CBC says Peter Mansbridge makes just $80,000 !!!

Casey Kasem Found In Kitsap County, West of Seattle

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The ailing former US national radio DJ Casey Kasem has been reported located residing on the Kitsap Peninsula

THURSDAY in Broadcast History .. May 15th

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Clifton Fadiman was born in Brooklyn. He was host of an erudite radio quiz/panel show - CJVI 900 Radio Victoria / Gordon Sinclair/Starksy & Hutch, and more...

WLS PD John Rook wouldn’t hire Rush, then!

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Former WLS PD John Rook was called by Jeff Christie, aka Rush Limbaugh...

Research Director’s Exclusive PPM Analysis for Seattle

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                    Exclusive PPM Analysis This covers the period of MARCH 27th through APRIL 23rd. Seattle-Tacoma: Manic Compression This is...

WEDNESDAY in Broadcast History .. May 14th

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ON THIS DAY in 1907 comedian/actor Dick Bentley was born in Melbourne Australia.  He is best remembered as Jimmy Edwards' co-star in BBC Radio's Take It From Here,...