Broadcasters Victory: US Supreme Court Rules Against Aereo Streaming Service
By a vote of 6 to 3 the Supreme Court delivered a fatal blow to Aereo, ruling that its streams of broadcast TV channels do violate copyright law.
Thus it should pay retransmission fees to stations similar to those paid by US cable systems.
WEDNESDAY in Broadcast History .. June 25th
It's the birthday of singer Carly Simon, comedian Jimmie Walker, actress June Lockhart, and radio/TV host and singer Peter Lind Hayes,
June 25th saw broadcaster Pamela Wallin appointed Consul General in New York City, Dark Shadows debut on ABC-TV, and CBS-TV air its first color TV show to the only 36 color sets in existence!
I Want to Hold Your Hand became the Beatles' first #1 in North America. Vancouver's CKWX moved up the radio dial, and "It Pays to Be Ignorant" made its debut on New York's WOR Radio.
Michael Jackson died on this date, as did actress Farah Fawcett, songwriting icon Johnny Mercer, UK comedian Tony Hancock, and CNN's first sportscaster Nick Charles.
Details on these and scores more June 25th milestones INSIDE.
Bell Media Chops 120 Jobs in Toronto
“The difficult decision to reduce staffing in certain operations was made as we continue to face financial pressure related to advertising and subscription challenges across our TV services.”
‘Fargo’ Finally Comes to FX Canada
July 1st FX Canada will show the entire 10-episode 'Fargo' for the first time.
TUESDAY in Broadcast History .. June 24th
It was the date of birth for actors Chief Dan George, Mihelle lee and Minka Kelly, musicians Phil Harris and Mick Fleetwood, and comedian Jack Carter.
'A Date with Judy' debuted on NBC radio, the Steve Allen Show started its Sunday night run on NBC opposite Ed Sullivan, and Front Page Challenge started its 38 year run on CBC-TV.
The BBC demonstrated the first home video recorder two decades before the VCR was introduced to North America.
The CBS radio soap 'Romance of Helen Trent' aired its 7,222nd (and final) episode, and 'I Love Lucy' aired its last original show in prime time on CBS-TV, before reruns that will outlast us all!
Checking out June 24th were Jackie Gleason, actor Brian Keith and ventriloquist Paul Winchell.
Details of these and many more milestones for the date INSIDE.
Golden West launches 3rd station in Steinbach Manitoba
Golden West in Steinbach Manitoba ads a 3rd to their local radio cluster.
Seattle Celebrates 50th Beatles’ with ‘Get Back’ in August!
Radio Icon Pat O'Day was there on stage with the Beatles 50 years ago... Get Back takes place in Seattle this August...
Canada’s John Hinnen Headed To Hall of Fame
Our American friend Al Peterson Salutes one of ours...
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