CraveTV, Shomi Streaming Services Under Attack by Consumer Groups

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The Public Interest Advocacy Centre and Consumers’ Association of Canada (PIAC-CAC) filed applications with the CRTC Friday complaining about the “tied selling” used by the two services.

SUNDAY in Broadcast History .. Feb. 8th

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It was a Feb 8th when President Warren G. Harding had the first radio installed in the White House. When Prince George got its first radio station... CKPG with 250 watts at 1230 KHz. When Seattle's KIRO TV channel 7 (CBS) began broadcasting. When Johnny Cash (pictured) made his one-and-only appearance on CBS-TV's 'Ed Sullivan Show.' And when 'The Dukes of Hazzard' ended its 6-and-a-half-year run on CBS-TV. ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.

Paparazzi Not Involved in Bruce Jenner’s Fatal MVA

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Jenner did tell the authorities that photographers were nearby, as usual, but they didn’t play a factor in the accident.

Bill Carter on Canuck Lorne Michaels’ 40 Years at SNL

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Michaels needed to get station clearances up fast or face ratings doom. So he agreed to talk to me. One thing he said illustrated how sure he was of his mission: "When we do well, we do the best comedy on TV. That's not ego; that's just the way it is."

Brian Williams ‘Takes a Break’ from NBC Anchor Chair

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Williams will step aside from “NBC Nightly News” for the next “several days” to address questions raised about a story Williams told of being in a helicopter hit by an RPG over Iraq in 2003–a story widely discredited.

Brian Williams Facing ‘Fact-Checking’ Inquiry at NBC

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The “fact-checking” inquiry will review not only the Iraq incident but also Mr. Williams’s reporting during Hurricane Katrina in 2005, as well as any other issues that arise during the investigation.

SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. Feb. 7th

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Jane Fonda made her TV acting debut in the NBC' movie for television 'A String of Beads,' which she credits for being considered for more serious film roles. Comedian Richard Pryor guested on Tom Jones' first variety hour for ATV in the UK. Gladys Knight and the Pips (pictured), Carol Channing and Sid Caesar headlined 'The Ed Sullivan Show' on CBS-TV. And Robin Williams starred in the pilot movie about 'Mork & MIndy.' The ABC-TV series began the following September. ALL the milestones for Feb. 7th INSIDE.