Joseph Planta of The Commentary talks with Rafe Mair

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Rafe Mair, the writer, broadcaster, and former cabinet minister, talks with Joseph Planta about his health, talk radio, CKNW, politics and More Inside...

MONDAY in Broadcast History .. Sept. 8th

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Legendary entertainers born this date include Sid Caesar, Jimmie Rodgers, Patsy Cline.. and Canadian broadcasters Barbara Frum and Mark Starowicz. Frank Sinatra made his first radio appearance on the Major Bowes Amateur Hour, William Shatner appeared in the first episode of 'Star Trek.' and 9 years later, the first episode of 'Barbary Coast.' Marlo Thomas debuted her hit sitcom 'That Girl,' 'Ally McBeal' debuted on Fox, Toronto's CBLT hit the air as Canada's first English language TV station, and Mary Tyler Moore got her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Obits this date include radio's Superman and TV quizmaster Bud Collyer, Variety columnist Army Archerd, and character actress Mary Fickett. Details of ALL the milestones for Sept. 8th INSIDE.

CBS/CNN Correspondent Bruce Morton Dies at 83

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Bruce Morton, an award-winning reporter during what CBS News veterans considered the organization’s glory days, from the 1960s through the 1980s, died on Friday at his home in Washington. He was 83. The cause of death was cancer.

SUNDAY in Broadcast History .. Sept. 7th

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Christian radio station 'Shine FM' debuted in Edmonton, ESPN debuted on US cable systems, the finales of both 'The Dick Van Dyke Show' and 'Beverly Hillbillies' were seen on CBS, the premiere of 'The Flying Nun' was seen on ABC, Elvis Presley made the cover of TV Guide for the first time, and The Beatles made their first of three annual concerts at Maple Leaf Gardens; top ticket price, $5.50. Taking their final earth-bound bows were actress Spring Byington, doubletalker Al Kelly, plus singers Dorothy McGuire, Warren Zevon and Frank Crumit. Details and ALL the Sept. 7th milestones INSIDE.

Donovan calls in to Drex Live with Sarah Daniels

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Sarah Daniels gives our Donovan a good talking to about hitching rides with strangers.... Come Inside for more and listen to the audio clip....

Master of the Morning Don Percy, now Master of Mid-Days @ Jewel

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Former morning host Don Percy has now moved to mid-days... Read More Inside...

Five Years After the Brink, Victoria’s CHEK-TV is on Stable Footing

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“There’s a huge sense of accomplishment and there is always more stuff to do, but right now we are in a better position than we have ever been since we became an employee-owned model,” said Levi Sampson, chairman of CHEK’s board and one of the key players in saving the station in 2009.