SUNDAY in Broadcast History .. May 18th
Perry Como, Dwayne Hickman, George Strait and Tina Fey each first saw the light of day on this date, along with the OTR drama "Counterspy," and the TV movie remake of "Stagecoach."
Taking their final bow on this date were actress Elizabeth Montgomery and bandleader/composer Leroy Anderson, along with the TV series "Murphy Brown" and "Baretta."
Morning Radio in Winnipeg Isn’t What It Used to Be
Veteran radio man Roger Currie thanks Hal Anderson for the memories...
SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. May 17th
It's the birthday of Bob Saget, Bill Paxton, Jim Nantz, and radio's quiz for the intelligentsia "Information Please," and was the last day on earth for "Bobby Ewing," Willis Conover, Lawrence Welk and Gordon Sinclair.
FRIDAY in Broadcast History .. May 16th
It's the birthday of Janet Jackson, Tori Spelling, Liberace, Pierce Brosnan .. the wonderful OTR thriller "The Whistler," and the CBC's " Cross-Country Checkup."
As Barbara Walters Signs Off, The Big TV Interview Signs Off...
New York Times writer Jonathan Mahler reviews the highlights of Ms. Walters 5-decade career, and concludes there will not be another like her.
A Message to Casey Kasem and His family
Radio Ink Publisher B. Eric Rhoads As I walked in the door, my wife was white as a ghost. "You got a call from Casey Kasem. I may have made him mad." ...
CBC Accused of Withholding the Salaries of Its Stars
CBC says Peter Mansbridge makes just $80,000 !!!
Casey Kasem Found In Kitsap County, West of Seattle
The ailing former US national radio DJ Casey Kasem has been reported located residing on the Kitsap Peninsula
THURSDAY in Broadcast History .. May 15th
Clifton Fadiman was born in Brooklyn. He was host of an erudite radio quiz/panel show - CJVI 900 Radio Victoria / Gordon Sinclair/Starksy & Hutch, and more...
WLS PD John Rook wouldn’t hire Rush, then!
Former WLS PD John Rook was called by Jeff Christie, aka Rush Limbaugh...
