FRIDAY the 13th (of July) in Broadcast History

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IT WAS JULY 13th .. when KDBQ San Francisco changed its call letters to KYA, and soon became an iconic rock radio force… When BBC Radio banned “No One Is Innocent” by the Sex Pistols…. When sportscaster Howard Cosell said that he was “tired of being tied to the football mentality” and asked to be released from duties on ABC’s Monday Night Football… ..and when Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler (pictured) announced he was leaving FOX-TV’s American Idol after two seasons, to focus his attention back on the band. ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.

City TV Vancouver Announces Anchor Team for Return of Newscasts Sept. 3

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Beginning Monday, Sept. 3, CityNews Vancouver will give the city a fresh source of local news, at 6 pm and 11 pm nightly.

Coast to Coast GONE from CKNW (Update) New Comments Added

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As of Sunday night Dec. 17th the show was replaced with classic OTR radio programs from the 40's, 50's and 60's.

Research Director Inc. Analyzes Seattle Radio June PPM’s

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KISW took a severe hit in the 6+ book, but remains a leading factor (together with Movin' 92.5) in most of the demo breakouts.

Melz on the MIC joins Matt on the ‘Sound Off’ Podcast

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Melz on the MIC is the Assistant Program Director and midday host (12p-3p) at 103.1 Kiss FM in Killeen, Texas. Melz posted a picture of a newspaper article with the headline, "Local Man Gives Up Career to Pursue Job as a Radio DJ". After doing some listening, it was apparent that Melz had a lot more going on than just a local radio show

THURSDAY in Broadcast History .. July 12th

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IT WAS JULY 12th .. when the Toronto Daily Star’s pioneering radio station CFCA had its Grand Opening. Foster Hewitt broadcast his first hockey game on CFCA seven months later. .. When The Adventures of Sam Spade was heard for the first time, on ABC Radio. Howard Duff (pictured) starred as the San Francisco detective in the summer replacement series which quickly won a year-round following … When PBS began airing concerts by the Boston Pops Orchestra… …and when the daytime game show “Family Feud” premiered on ABC-TV with Richard Dawson as host. ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.

Movin’ 92.5 Back On Top in Seattle Radio June PPM’s

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KISW tumbles from #1 in the 6+ book to #5, while Movin' 92.5 reclaims top spot.