Philip Till Retires from CKNW

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After 25 years at CKNW, Phillip Till is Retiring.

WEDNESDAY in Broadcast History .. July 2nd

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It was the date the 1st million-dollar prizefight (Jack Dempsey vs. Georges Carpentier) aired on US radio. "The Aldrich Family," "The Adventures of the Thin Man" and the satire of "Bob and Ray" had their premieres on NBC radio. Morning radio star Arthur Godfrey signed to host a weekly prime time show. Lawrence Welk debuted his new dance show on ABC-TV. Elvis recorded "Hound Dog" and "Don't Be Cruel," Dean Martin recorded "Houston," and Andy Williams recorded "Canadian Sunset." Obits on July 2nd include James Stewart, Betty Grable, Lee Remick, Fred Gwynne and Jan Murray. Details of all the anniversaries for this date INSIDE.

Olympia’s KGY-AM 1240 Sold to Catholic Broadcasting Company

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Olympia's dock radio station sold to Catholics

New Sound Coming on NW

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12:15 PM Canada Day On CKNW Ian Koenigsfest joined Simi Sara with the news of something coming this weekend to Corus radio Come inside and read more...

After 30 Years in Washington State Radio, Ichabod Caine Signs Off

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Ichabod Caine calls it quits with KXA Country in Everett

Milestone in US TV Ratings: Fox News #1 for 50 Quarters

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FNC Hits Ratings Mark With Megyn Kelly on the Rise, Benghazi Still a Hot Topic 10:26 AM PST 06/30/2014 by Michael O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter                                                                  Megyn Kelly and Bill Shine The network's executive vp programming Bill Shine speaks...

CANADA DAY in Broadcast History .. July 1st

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It's the date we said goodbye to these show biz giants .. Marlon Brando, Robert Mitchum, Michael Landon, Karl Malden and Wolfman Jack. The FCC became America's broadcast regulator, Jim Robson broke into radio at CJAV Port Alberni, CFTO aired Canada's first colour TV, Vancouver's JR Country signed on, C-FUN became All-News CKVN, and 11-year old Brenda Lee had her first recording session. Among those born July 1st are Pamela Anderson, Deborah Harry, Michelle Wright, legendary soap opera maven Irna Phillips and network radio sportscaster Bill Stern. Details of these and dozens more anniversaries for the date INSIDE.