Joseph Planta talks with former CKNW News Anchor John Ashbridge

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His name is John Ashbridge, aka 'ash' or as one of his emails describes 'that voice'. John started his radio career in Victoria at CJVI, then CFAX, followed by CJOR and then CKNW where most of us are familiar with his morning newscasts, along with Warren Barker Come Inside and Listen as Joseph Planta of 'The Commentary' talks with one of his icons ...

FRIDAY in Broadcast History .. Nov. 7th

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Happy Birthday to Billy Graham Joni Mitchell, Buck Martinez and New Zealand's talented Lorde. Also born Nov. 7th were musicians Al Hirt, Joe Bushkin, Red Ingle and Phil Spitalny. Vancouver's CKLG began airing a syndicated 'History of Rock & Roll' which won them a ratings book; radio's first sci-fi show 'Buck Rogers in the 25th Century' debuted on CBS; the weekly medical melodrama 'Dr. Christian' began its 17-year run on CBS radio; the Righteous Brothers, Peggy Lee, Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass were performing guests on CBS-TV's Ed Sullivan Show; NBC-TV began the first airing of 'Gone With the Wind' over two nights; and Studio One began its decade-long run featuring anthology drama weekly on CBS-TV. Leaving us this date were Steve McQueen, Maverick's Jack Kelly, Northern Exposure's Peg Phillips, and Clyde Gilmour of the CBC's Gilmour's Albums. Details and ALL the milestones for Nov. 7th are found INSIDE.

CRTC Bans 30-Day Wait to Cancel TV, Phone, Internet

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Canadians who wish to change service providers will no longer be forced to give advance notice to the company they plan to leave.

CBS News Debuts New Digital Network

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“There’s a tremendous opportunity on these platforms for a true round-the-clock newscast. We’re confident this service will appeal to both traditional news consumers and a whole new set of viewers.” Come Inside and Read More...

Budding Broadcasters Need Couching too!

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Steve Kowch wrote the book 'Making it big in Media' Steve is a teacher who will provide his time and skills in helping up and coming radio stars on the road to success Come Inside and Learn More...

NBC Hires Pippa Middleton for the ‘Today Show’

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NBC News, which has an expensive affection for royalty–whether British or American–is apparently on the cusp of hiring Pippa Middleton, who is both the sister-in-law and aunt of the future kings of Britain.

Jay Leno to be Craig Ferguson’s Final ‘Late Late Show’ Guest

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Jay Leno is set to be Craig Ferguson's final “Late Late Show” guest on Dec. 19, CBS has announced. A day earlier, fellow CBSer Jim Parsons of “The Big Bang Theory” will be the second-to-last guest. Also saying goodbye to Ferguson in his final week are Jon Hamm, Larry King, Angela Kinsey, Betty White, Thomas Lennon, and Tim Meadows.