Fong-Torres: Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame Nominees
Among those nominated is "Buddy Clyde" Hatton, who was a deejay with CKWX Vancouver (1958-60) and simultaneously, the host of CHAN-TV's "Dance Party."
SUNDAY in Broadcast History .. June 1st
Morgan Freeman, Pat Boone, Marilyn Monroe and Andy Griffith were born on June 1st.
Toronto's first private TV station CFTO signed on, Patsy Cline and Simon & Garfunkle made entertainment news, and the first boxing matched aired on TV.
The Dick Van Dyke Show and the Ed Sullivan Show took their final bows, while Toronto's CFTR gave way to 680 News 24/7.
These and scores more broadcast anniversaries INSIDE. Click on the headline.
British Columbia Association of Broadcasters – Excellence Awards
With the wrap up of this years BCAB convention held at Whistler these past few days, Puget Sound Radio Congratulates this year's winners!
Mark Rogers Rises Within The Ranks @ Jim Pattison Broadcast Group
ANNOUNCEMENT
The Jim Pattison Broadcast Group has once again looked within our organization to fill a “key” Management role.
It is with great pleasure that we...
Belle Puri: Vancouver’s First Female Sportscaster
For a short time in the mid-1970's, CKNW's Al Davidson allowed her to do the 10:55 pm sportscast. But the audience wasn't ready for it.
SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. May 31st
Comedian Fred Allen, actors Don Ameche and Clint Eastwood, Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, and CBC Radio talk host Vicki Gabereau were born on May 31st. Winnipeg TV station CBWT signed on for the first time, and the first episode of The Seinfeld Chronicles aired.
Jim Hendrix, Katie Couric and the Dave Clark Five made entertainment news, and Mel Cooper was permitted to buy controlling interest in Victoria's C-FAX 1070.
NBC's Night Court aired for the final time, while Jean Stapleton, Arlene Francis, CBS correspondent Terry Drinkwater and singer Art Lund checked out on this date.
Details of these and scores of other anniversaries INSIDE. Click on the headline,
Arsenio Hall Show Cancelled After One Season
The show failed to grow its audience after its debut last September, and when renewing stations began moving it to less desireable time slots, CBS Syndication decided to pull the plug.
94X re-brands as 943 The Goat
Vista Radio's CIRX 94X FM Prince George BC today has re-branded as 94.3 The Goat
1035 The Bridge flips to 1035 Juice FM
Vista Radio CHNV 1035 The Bridge in Nelson BC has re-branded to Juice FM and changed formats today to Variety Hits
since 2010 it...
