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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 tells us he listens to Michael Eckford on CKNW, and here's the proof Inside

Radioman Drex from downunder focuses on his next step in the Industry here in Canada

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.

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.

Rumours abound that it was Sharon leaving the show, but NO...

As announced, the changes are on the way to CKNW and here to talk about them on this video clip Inside

It's the birthday of Kathie Lee Gifford and her husband Frank, Angela Bassett. Ketty Lester, Julie Newmar, Steve Carrell, Laura Innes and Madonna. "Who Wants to Be A Millionaire?" debuted on ABC-TV, "Lights Out" ended its first early run on NBC Radio, Weyburn Sask. got its own radio station, and Jack Paar replaced Walter Cronkite as host of the CBS-TV 'Morning Show.' Obits include actors Phil Leeds, William Windom, and Gunsmoke's Amanda Blake. ALL the milestones for Aug. 16th INSIDE.

CBS' exiting personality books a non-late-night gig with a new syndicated series for Tribune stations.

TV | By Tim Molloy, TheWrap.com on August 15, 2014  Compton was first woman assigned to cover the White House full-time for a TV network Ann Compton,...