Democrat Adam Schiff Fell for Russian Prankster Spoof Promising Compromising Dirt on Donald Trump

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The notorious Russian pranksters, who the Daily Mail’s Alana Goodman notes are “comedians nicknamed ‘Vovan’ and ‘Lexus’” who have become famous for “their phony calls to high-ranking American officials and celebrities, including UN Ambassador Nikki Haley and Elton John,” posed as leading Ukrainian officials in their call to Schiff in early 2017.with promises of supplying dirt on Donald Trump...

Saskatchewan Broadcaster Manfred Joehnick Dies at 64

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Long-time Saskatchewan journalist and MBC legislative correspondent Manfred Joehnck has passed away suddenly in the Battlefords

What’s Your Number 1 Priority? by Paul Kaye

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We are in business to win. Winning is the only desirable outcome. The secret to winning, and to the continuation of winning, is to build the best team. It is essential to form a cohesive group of individuals all working to achieve the same goal

TUESDAY in Broadcasting History .. Feb. 6th

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Frank Sinatra debuted as star of the ‘Lucky Strike Hit Parade’ on CBS radio, Two dramatic half-hours ‘Dangerous Assignment’ and ‘Nightbeat’ were introduced on the same night on NBC Radio. The final episode of the talking horse comedy ‘Mr. Ed’ (with Vancouver’s Alan Young) aired on CBS-TV. One of OTR’s last dramatic gasps ‘CBS Mystery Theatre’ (airing 5 times a week) had its premiere. And Simon Fraser University’s CJSF-FM began testing at 90.1 MHz; its official launch was a week later on Valentines Day. ALL the milestones for Feb. 6th INSIDE.

‘Frasier’s’ Cantankerous Dad John Mahoney, Dead at Age 77

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Playing a curmudgeonly retired cop, Mahoney received two supporting actor Emmy nominations for his work on the 1993-2004 NBC hit.

MONDAY in Broadcast History .. Feb. 5th

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87 years ago today comedian Eddie Cantor’s illustrious radio career got underway as he made an appearance on Rudy Vallee’s “The Fleischmann Hour” on NBC. Two decades later the Fifth Emmy Awards gave top honors to I Love Lucy, Thomas Mitchell and Helen Hayes. Also this date ‘The Smothers Brothers Comedy Show’ debuted on CBS-TV, the 200th episode of ‘Married with Children’ aired on FOX-TV, and the 50th 'Andy Griffith Show' was seen on CBS-TV. ALL the milestones for Feb. 5th INSIDE.

SUNDAY in Broadcast History .. Feb. 4th

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Baseball’s Jackie Robinson (pictured) signed a contract with NBC’s New York radio & TV stations as Director of Community Activities, thus becoming the first black broadcast executive. Elvis Presley made his second appearance on CBS-TV’s ‘Dorsey Brothers Stage Show.’ ABC-TV aired a 25th anniversary salute to Dick Clark’s ‘American Bandstand.’ And Katie Couric’s “All Access Grammy Special” aired on CBS-TV, featuring interviews with Justin Timberlake, Katy Perry, Lil Wayne and Taylor Swift. ALL the milestones for Feb. 4th INSIDE.