U.S. Congress to FCC: Take Out NY/NJ Pirates
Thirty-three New York and New Jersey members of Congress have signed off on a letter to FCC Chairman Thomas Wheeler, asking that the FCC increase its efforts to stop radio piracy
Art Bell Returns…
Pictured at left, 27 year old Art Bell at KUDE Oceanside, Ca
His New Show debuts next month
WEDNESDAY in Broadcast History .. June 10th
IT WAS JUNE 10th ... when Ed Sullivan's 19th Anniversary Show on CBS-TV featured Spanky & Our Gang with their big hit, "Sunday Will Never Be the Same"....
When Gary Lewis and the Playboys performed their biggest hit "This Diamond Ring" on NBC-TV's "Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson."
When the TV horror anthology series "Tales From The Crypt" aired the first of its 93 episodes on US cable channel HBO...
..and when the quirky TV serial drama "Twin Peaks" aired for the final time on ABC.
ALL the milestones for June 10th INSIDE.
CBC Fires Evan Solomon Amidst Art Deal Scandal
The CBC has abruptly dismissed high-profile political host Evan Solomon over allegations he used his journalistic contacts to broker art deals and collect lucrative fees.
Movin’ 92.5 Widens 6+ Lead in May Seattle PPM’s
KISW holds onto #2, but KZOK gains boost it to #3, while KRWM fades to #6.
Apple Music Sounds Promising; But Big Questions Remain
Apple Music will feature personalized recommendations, curated playlists and streaming access to Apple’s huge library of music, all for a monthly subscription fee.
Recently Cancelled ‘Degrassi’ Gets New Life at Netflix (& Family Channel)
Netflix and Canada’s Family Channel have ordered 20 episodes of Degrassi: Next Class, the latest incarnation of the franchise from Canadian indie producer Epitome Pictures.
TUESDAY in Broadcast History .. June 9th
IT WAS JUNE 9th ... when Barbra Streisand made her third appearance on CBS TV’s “Ed Sullivan Show,” and later Andy Williams signed in as the Mystery Guest on the same network's "What's My Line"...
When Chilliwack's CHWK AM1270 received CRTC approval to flip to 104.9 FM....
When Canadian party leaders debated policy on television for the first time (Pierre Trudeau, Robert Stanfleld, Tommy Douglas and Real Caouette)...
.. and when Green Day was the musical guest on NBC-TV's Last Call With Carson Daly for the first of four consecutive nights.
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
Rob’t. Fulford: Television Enters an Age of Women
The writers of Dicte, a watchable, sharp and credible series available on Netflix, may have given the heroine more troubles than the story needed.
Sorry Bell, Accessing U.S. Netflix is Not Theft
Netflix launched in Canada less than five years ago, yet reports indicate that it now counts 40 per cent of English-speaking Canadians as subscribers - (Michael Geist)
