Puget Sound Radio

Jerry's best known for his role on "Coach" ... where he earned 4 Emmy nominations playing Asst. Coach Luther Van Dam alongside Craig T. Nelson.

The word "legendary" is sometimes thrown around too freely.  In the case of Vern Traill, the word is barely adequate.

The radio genius behind ‘One Man’s Family,’ Carleton E. Morse (pictured) introduced his second major series ‘I Love a Mystery’ on the NBC West Coast network. Ronald Colman (with wife Benita Hume) debuted in his own weekly radio series, ‘The Halls of Ivy.’ The Global Television Network began with a toehold in Southern Ontario; That same day the CBS Radio Mystery Theater with host E.G. Marshall began its 9-year run; And zookeeper Marlin Perkins introduced his wildlife TV series that would run for 25 years, ‘Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom.’ ALL the milestones for Jan. 6th INSIDE.

Buxton battled heart issues for some time and died Tuesday at Harrison Medical Center on Bainbridge Island in Washington.

Fans of Jeopardy! can not only take solace in knowing the longtime host has recovered nicely, but that his medical issue did not interfere with the show's broadcast schedule.

Successful stations are always well branded. These stations invest in saying their name (which often has included dial position) on the air, over and over. Safe in the belief that repetition builds recognition. These stations have understood – and embraced – the basic need to identify themselves frequently. They sell their brand name with pride and enthusiasm