Jack Allen Revisits KMPS AM & FM

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It was my turn to emcee when Crystal Gayle came to town (not paid). Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue topped the charts & was in heavy air-play rotation. All air talent was way sick of that song. I asked others if they would trade me for a future gig they are assigned to......

WEDNESDAY in Broadcast History .. June 27th

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JUNE 27th is the birthdate of Captain Kangaroo and Khloe Kardashian, and also gave birth to an ABC-TV soap called “Loving.” Red Robinson held his first rock concert at the Kerrisdale Arena starring Bill Haley, Elvis began taping his first TV special, and Billy J. Kramer guested on the Ed Sullivan Show. Jim Pattison got the okay to buy six Van. Island radio stations. Hugh Grant was arrested for ‘lewd behaviour’ with an L.A. prostitute, and John Lennon was finally granted his Green Card. Gale Storm and Don Grady and Canadian teen idol Terry Black breathed their last, as did the TV shows Miami Vice, The Flip Wilson Show (pictured), and the NBC Matinee Theatre. Details of these and dozens more milestones for June 27th INSIDE.

‘Fabulous Sports Babe’ Wins a Fabulous Honor

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She was the weekday afternoon sports talk show host on KJR 950 AM Seattle from 1991 to '94, before joining ESPN Radio. A Seattle Mariners official remembers her as the best the market has ever had, as a sports radio entertainer.

Rogers Radio Launches Frequency Podcast Network with Flagship Series, The Big Story

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Available weekdays at 6 a.m. ET, The Big Story breaks down one critical story every day – anything from politics and entertainment, to sports, technology and human interest – all in 15 minutes.

Kyle Donaldson ends run on Breakfast TV, but will remain with Rogers with another...

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We heard this morning, today was the last morning for Kyle Donaldson as host on City TV's Breakfast TV, so we contacted Kyle for confirmation, and he got right back to us...

Susan Reade New GM of Edmonton’s Newcap Cluster

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When she was on the air at 630 CHED, she was known when she worked with Rob and Audie...

The Difference Between Success And Failure Is A Great Team, by Paul Kaye

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Building and cultivating a high performing team is essential for achieving success. In almost every situation, having a well-functioning team is the best way for you to attain high levels of performance, innovation and employee satisfaction.