Gerry Forbes joins Matt Cundill on the ‘Sound Off’ Podcast
When Gerry Forbes announced his retirement, you can forgive CJAY 92's competitors for letting out a silent cheer
THURSDAY in Broadcast History .. May 10th
IT WAS MAY 10th … when future legendary radio announcer & voice actor Gary Owens (pictured) was born in Mitchell South Dakota…
When The Jackson Five made their second appearance on CBS-TV’s Ed Sullivan Show, together with comedians Don Rickles and George Carlin…
When Top 40 formatted radio station WABC New York played its last record before adopting a Talk Radio format. It was John Lennon’s “Imagine”…
When a long-anticipated wedding took place on NBC Radio's 'Great Gildersleeve' ...
.. and when the last episode of “Laverne & Shirley” aired on ABC-TV.
ALL the milestones for May 10th INSIDE.
Gord Lansdell On the Mend
Gord, the Northwest Broadcasters webmaster, who has been out of action for some three weeks fighting an intestinal disorder, is hoping to be released from hospital this weekend.
NBC’s Internal Probe Whitewash Seen as ‘Ludicrous’
The decision to employ NBC's own counsel Kim Harris contrasts sharply with Fox News — who investigated former network president Roger Ailes — with an outside law firm.
WEDNESDAY in Broadcast History .. May 9th
IT WAS MAY 9th .. when two Canadian musical superstars, Hank Snow and Don Messer, were born …
When a fire caused extensive water damage to New Westminster radio station CKNW, which was forced to use studios in downtown Vancouver while their building was renovated….
When the final episode of the hit TV sitcom ‘The Golden Girls’ aired on NBC…
When Bruce Springsteen (pictured) made his TV debut, singing three songs on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” …
and when Victoria radio stations The Q and The Zone were sold to Jim Pattison.
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
Adrienne Pan named Host of CBC Edmonton’s PM Drive Show
May marks seven years for Adrienne at CBC Edmonton. She first started as the late-night TV host, and then moved on to co-host the News at Six with Mark Connolly. Since 2015, Adrienne has been solo anchoring the TV News at Six.
Garth Buchko announces his retirement
Garth Buchko is retiring after 35 years in the Radio Business. He began his career as a sales person in Rosetown Saskatchewan