THURSDAY in Broadcast History .. Feb. 15th

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On this date ‘My True Story’ began its daily, almost 19-year run on ABC Radio. “The Dick Clark Saturday Night Beechnut Show,” a musical variety half-hour, debuted on ABC-TV. Vancouver’s CFBT-FM (The Beat) first began testing its transmitter on 94.5 KHz. The 'Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary Special' aired on NBC-TV. And one of the stars of the CBS- TV sitcom M*A*S*H, McLean Stevenson (pictured), suffered a fatal heart attack at age 68. ALL the milestones for Feb. 15th INSIDE.

‘You lied. You defamed me’: Patrick Brown blasts CTV News after sexual misconduct accuser...

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Matthew Garrow, spokesperson for Bell Media, also responded to Brown's Facebook post on Wednesday in an email to CBC News. "CTV News continues to stand by its reporting," Garrow said.

Fort McMurray’s Country 93.3 Goes All Alberta to Support Pipelines

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As the battle over pipelines between Alberta and B.C., heats up, Country 93.3 (CJOK) in Fort McMurray, played nothing but music from Alberta artists between 7 a.m. Wednesday to 7 a.m. Thursday to stand up for Alberta’s oil & gas industry in light of Premier Rachel Notley’s B.C., wine ban announced the previous afternoon

VALENTINE’s DAY in Broadcast History .. Wed. Feb. 14th

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It’s the date that Vancouver’s CKMO AM 1410 became C-FUN, under new ownership. The first lady, Jacqueliine Kennedy gave a televised tour of the White House to both CBS and NBC. CBS news anchor Walter Cronkite, the ‘most trusted man in America,’ announced his retirement. The musical special, ‘Barbra Streisalnd: Timeless’ aired in prime time on FOX. John and Yoko were in Philadelphia to begin a week co-hosting "The Mike Douglas Show." And music legend Frank Zappa appeared on NBC-TV’s “Miami Vice” playing the head of a drug ring. ALL the milestones for Feb 14th INSIDE.

Health Leads Blue Jays’ Voice Jerry Howarth to Call It a Career

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“I had every intention of continuing my career into the 2018 season but my health and stamina and continuing voice issues dictated otherwise,” Howarth said in a release.

Seattle Sounders FC Switches Radio Outlets

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Leaving KIRO-FM, the Sounders voice since 2009, iHeartMedia is their new radio partner, with 950 KJR AM becoming radio flagship of the Sounders.

Marty Allen, Comedian and TV Talk Show Favorite, Dies at 95

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Allen & Rossi produced a number of hit comedy records and appeared 44 times on “The Ed Sullivan Show,” including the episode which also constituted the Beatles’ debut performance.