THURSDAY in Broadcast History .. Dec. 18th
Happy Birthday to Steven Spielberg, Leonard Maltin, Rachel Griffiths, Ron White, Christine Aguilera, and Katie Holmes.
'To Tell the Truth' debuted in prime time on CBS-TV; the 50th episode of 'The A Team' aired; 'Wonder Woman' had its premiere on ABC-TV; the classic Christmas episode of 'I Love Lucy' aired for the first time in 30 years on CBS-TV; and 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' was seen for the 1st time on CBS.
Obits include Larry Lujack, Dave Abbott, Mavor Moore, Mark Goodson (pictured), Chris Farley, and Cyril Ritchard.
ALL the milestones for Dec. 18th INSIDE.
CRTC Has New Power to Impose Million Dollar Fines
As per Bill C-43, the CRTC takes first-time aim with monetary penalties, something the FCC does regularly stateside
by Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter 12/17/2014
The CRTC, Canada's TV and telco regulator, has earned first-time powers...
‘7th Heaven’ Star Admits to Molesting Underage Girls
Actor .Stephen Collins has admitted to molesting three underage girls decades ago
Lonzo and Oscar with Today’s Advent Calendar of Laughter
Donovan Tildesley presents Lonzo and Oscar - Jangle Bells
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WEDNESDAY in Broadcast History .. Dec. 17th
Happy Birthday to Eugene Levy, Bill Pullman, Chris Mathews, Tommy Banks, Art Neville of The Neville Bros., and Julia Meade of the 50's and 60's live commercials.
'The Simpsons' began their 25 year run on FOX; Edgar Bergen made his national debut with Charlie McCarthy, as pictured, on NBC radio; Moose Jaw's only radio station got official 'commercial' status as CHAB, after 11 years in the experimental stage; Wayne & Shuster and Paul Anka were headliners on CBS-TV's 'Ed Sullivan Show';and Tiny Tim & Miss Vicky were wed to much national acclaim on Johnny Carson's 'Tonight Show.'
Obits include Don Chevrier, Dana Andrews, Rex Allen Sr., performance artist Captain Beefheart and muckraker Jack Anderson.
Details and ALL the Dec. 17th milestones INSIDE.
C-FOX Jeff O’Neil Show Simulcast on NW Backfires: Apology Issued, Show Suspended
This morning, the Jeff O’Neil Show told TV anchor Chris Gailus he should ask Justin Trudeau whether he’d “F, kill, or marry” Laureen Harper.
More on Sportscaster Rod Belcher, a Key Player in Seattle Broadcasting back then
Broadcaster, who died last week at 94, called almost every sport imaginable and also had an affinity for jazz, steelhead fishing and family.
by Larry Stone
Seattle Times columnist Dec. 16 2014
Even in his final days,...
