Matt Cundill of the ‘Sound Off’ Podcast coming from Europe
This week from Europe with Matt Cundill (pictured)
"I call up Bob Willette at 94.9 The Rock in Oshawa and we nerd out of the branding history of Edge 102" come on inside and listen
SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. April 21st
IT WAS APRIL 21st .. when the quiz show with a top prize of $64, ‘Take it or Leave it” made its debut on CBS radio …
When ten-year old Leonard Ross became TV’s youngest big money prize winner with $100,000 won on NBC-TV's“The Big Surprise”…
When Canada lost the original voice of hockey as Foster Hewitt died …
When the Beach Boys (pictured) appeared on ABC-TV’s pop music showcase “Shindig!” performing “Help Me Rhonda” and “Do You Wanna Dance”..
and when the final episode of “WKRP in Cincinnati” aired on CBS-TV.
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
RTDNA Canada congratulates Sheila Coles & Geoff Stickle, recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Award...
RTDNA Canada is pleased to recognize two outstanding individuals in the Prairie region who have distinguished themselves through outstanding service and continued excellence during the course of their careers in journalism and news management.
FRIDAY in Broadcast History .. April 20th
IT WAS APRIL 20th … when Radio Specialties Ltd opened the predecessor to Vancouver’s C-FUN & CKMO using 40 watts of power on 450 meters (666 khz). The studios of CFCQ were at 791 Dunsmuir….
When “Your Hit Parade” debuted on NBC Radio as a one-hour Saturday night program, featuring 15 of the week’s top songs…
When “The Big Show” with hostess Talullah Bankhead (pictured) completed its two year run on NBC Radio…
and when the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) gave approval for FM stereo broadcasting.
ALL the broadcast milestones for the date INSIDE.
Two Seattle Mariners Lead Broadcasters Simultaneously on Disabled List
Today Dave Sims is undergoing surgery on a ruptured Achilles, while Rick Rizzs faces the knife on his torn biceps tomorrow.
Bob Cole Dismayed that He’s Not Working the Playoffs
It’s a decision that caught Cole by surprise. And it’s a decision that he still doesn’t quite understand, considering he’s been this country’s broadcaster since 1972.
Where the Sports Talkers from TSN 1410 Will Be Available
Several of the big-name shows that were on 1410 will make the switch to TSN 1040.