WEDNESDAY in Broadcast History .. July 2nd
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.
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Olympia’s KGY-AM 1240 Sold to Catholic Broadcasting Company
Olympia's dock radio station sold to Catholics
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Milestone in US TV Ratings: Fox News #1 for 50 Quarters
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CANADA DAY in Broadcast History .. July 1st
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.
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