How technology killed the radio star
Numbers have dropped by more than 20 percent in the past 17 years
TUESDAY in Broadcast History .. July 8th
It's the day singers Steve Lawrence, Bill Eckstine, Toby Keith and Raffi took their first breaths.
Elvis's "(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear," and Nat Cole's "Mona Lisa' were #1, Hank Ballard recorded "The Twist" and the Everly Brothers waxed "Lucille."
Taking their very final bows were actors Ernest Borgnine, Howard Duff and June Allyson, and comedian Phil Foster.
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MONDAY in Broadcast History .. July 7th
It's the date of birth for pop music's Mary Ford, Bobby Ocean, Ringo Starr and Doc Severinsen.
Johnny Cash enlisted in the Air Force, the Doors' "Light My Fire" was #1, Ryan's Hope began its 14 year run on ABC-TV, and memorable OTR shows 'Escape' and 'Dragnet' debuted.
Among those departing forever July 7th were Bill Cullen, sportscaster Jerry Doggett, and Jeff Smith the 'Frugal Gourmet.'
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96 K-LITE (CKRA) Edmonton Aircheck 1
Len Thuesen and Diane Demers from K-Lite Days in Edmonton in 1988
San Francisco Radio Waves w/Ben Fong-Torres
Last month, three events celebrated pioneer FM rock station KSAN-FM and its induction into the Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame(as "Legendary Station of the Year."
SUNDAY in Broadcast History .. July 6th
It was the date John Lennon met Paul McCartney, when an Elvis record first aired, when Prairie Home Companion and Candid Microphone were first heard on the radio.
Peter Mansbridge, Merv Griffin, Della Reese, Bill Haley and Laverne Andrews were born, while Roy Rogers, Buddy Ebsen, and Cameron Mitchell were claimed by the Grim Reaper.
These and dozens more milestones for July 6th INSIDE.
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The E! “Fashion Police” host walks out on interview after becoming irritated with weekend anchor Fredricka Whitfield's line of questioning.
SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. July 5th
July 5th gave us musicians Huey Lewis and Robbie Robertson, actresses Edie Falco and Katherine Helmond, and boxing commentator Don Dunphy.
It saw the debuts of radio series Maisie, My Favorite Husband, and The Adventures of Nero Wolfe.
Seinfeld had its premiere on NBC-TV, Anne Murray hosted Midnight Special, and Ray Charles recorded 'Hit the Road, Jack.'
Obits include musicians Harry James & Bill Justis, Dragnet's Ben Alexander, and Front Page Challenge host Fred Davis.
All the July 5th anniversaries INSIDE.
