WEDNESDAY in Broadcast History .. Sept. 5th
IT WAS SEPT. 5th .. when the populat daytime drama ‘Life Can Be Beautiful’ began its 16 year run on NBC radio…
When Frank Sinatra was instrumental in the reuniting of Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin live on Jerry’s Labor Day telethon…
When the US got its first network hour-long news show as the Public Broadcasting System’s “MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour” expanded to 60 minutes…
When the Camosun College radio station CKMO began an 11.5 year run on AM 900 …
..and when “American Bandstand,” hosted by Dick Clark on ABC, was cancelled after 30 years on television.
ALL the milestones for Sept. 5 INSIDE!
Rachel Day, Toby Johnston & Robbin Reay all have one thing in common…
can you give me a hint?
Tamara Taggart’s 1st Intvw. Since CTV Fired Her in April
For the first time, Taggart opens up about her unexpected departure from CTV, its life-changing impact and what's next.
CBC TV Ratings are in the Toilet…
https://www.eastonspectator.com/2018/09/04/cbcs-tv-ratings-are-a-disaster/
Spotting Great Talent, by Paul Kaye
Great talent makes the difference. It's undeniable. Great talent gives your brand a point of difference. They get you noticed and talked about
TUESDAY in Broadcast History .. Sept. 4th
IT WAS SEPT. 4th … when BC-born actor Raymond Burr starred in the last original episode of the CBS-TV courtroom drama, Perry Mason…
When Jerry Butler & the Impressions made their national TV debut on ABC-TV’s “American Bandstand”…
When the short-lived Carol Burnett-Richard Hayes Show, a 20-minute nightly variety package, debuted on CBS Radio…
..and when the last of 98 original episodes of “Gilligan’s Island” aired on CBS-TV. It would continue for decades in syndicated reruns.
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE!
Edmonton Media Ramps Up For Ratings Period, by Marty Forbes
Lots happening in the local media as everybody ramps up for ratings season. Here’s a brief description of some of the activity going on in town