SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. July 12th
This day gave us comedians Bill Cosby, Milton Berle and Jay Thomas, plus Canadians Pierre Berton and Gordon Pinsent.
Northern Exposure debuted on CBS-TV, The Adventures of Sam Spade began on ABC radio, Family Feud starring Richard Dawson started on ABC-TV, and Canada's CKO All-News Radio network was licensed.
Elvis signed his first recording contract, and Vera Lynn's Auf Wiedersehn Sweetheart topped the Hit Parade.
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FRIDAY in Broadcast History .. July 11th
Actors Tab Hunter and Sela Ward, announcer Harry Von Zell and Canadian guitarist Liona Boyd were born on July 11th.
Elvis had his final Sun Records session, Mac Davis debuted his summer CBS-TV variety show, Ruper Holmes hosted NBC-TV's Midnight Special, and Frank Sinatra married for the 4th time.
Obits this date include Vancouver talk host Gary Bannerman, composer George Gershwin, singers Helen Forrest and Frances Langford, actors Laurence Olivier and Ray Collins, and iconic New York Yankee P.A. announcer Bob Sheppard.
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After 18 Years, Clear Channel Seattle Digital PD Gus Swanson is Turfed
July 10, 2014 at 11:21 AM (PT)
from AllAccess.com
CCM+E/SEATTLE Digital PD GUS SWANSON (pictured) announced on his FACEBOOK page that he has been let go. He had been with the cluster for 18 years.
"I feel...
Bill Good Retires from CKNW
After 26 years at CKNW, Bill Good today announced his retirement
Research Director Inc. Analyzes Seattle PPMs .. June 2014
While we are only permitted to share the 6+ data, a careful reading between the lines will give you a good picture as to what is transpiring in the real world.
Pattison Broadcast Group Goes On A Shopping Spree
The Jim Patison Broadcast Group Announces Acquisition of 7 FM and 2 AM Radio Stations
It’s Official: Rosie O’Donnell to Return to ‘The View’
O'Donnell returns to co-host the show she emceed amidst a storm of controversy 7 years ago.