Alix Michaels to Co-Host New FAB 94.3 Morning Show
The new FAB 94.3 morning show debuts Monday, August 25
Fox News’ Shepard Smith Sorry He called Robin Williams Death ‘Act of Cowardice”
Fox News’ host Shepard Smith, talking extemporaneously Monday night about the tragic suicide of the Oscar-winning actor/comedian, theorized about Robin Williams’ state of mind, saying perhaps he felt like a coward.
‘Mr. Wonderful’ Kevin O’Leary Leaving CBC News, Joining CTV/Bell
After five years as a co-host of The Lang & O'Leary Exchange and commentator on CBC News Network, Kevin O'Leary has made the decision to move on to pursue new opportunities.
TUESDAY in Broadcast History .. August 12th
Born this date were actors George Hamilton, Peter Krause, Casey Affleck and Bruce Greenwood, along with country singers Buck Owens and Porter Wagoner.
Camosun College's CKMO-FM increased its power, Cousin Brucie did his last show on New York's KNBC, Red Skelton debuted nationally on Rudy Vallee's NBC radio show, and Elvis was granted copassionate leave from the US Army to be with his dying mother.
Also dying this date were Loretta Young, Merv Griffin, sportscaster Ernie Johnson Sr., and Japanese one-hit-wonder Kyu Sakamoto.
ALL the milestones for Aug. 12th INSIDE.
Robin Williams on Johnny Carson Show
Robin Williams and Bette MIdler were the last two guests Johnny had on his show before he signed off with the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.... come Inside for MORE
TSN Expands to Five National Feeds Aug. 25
TSN’s suite of five national channels – branded TSN1, TSN2, TSN3, TSN4, and TSN5 – will deliver a slate of expanded programming, including the ability to schedule key programming to serve multiple time zones.
‘Game of Thrones’ Actor Dies Four Days into Filming of Season 5
“Game of Thrones” actor J.J. Murphy has died four days after shooting his first scenes for season five of the HBO series. He was 86. The Northern Ireland native collapsed and died on Friday, Aug. 8.
