FRIDAY in Broadcast History .. June 20th

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This is the birthdate of Anne Murray, John Goodman, Lionel Ritchie and Chet Atkins. Ed Sullivan hosted his first Sunday night TV variety hour, American Bandstand celebrated its 20th anniversary with a 90-minute prime time special, Johnny Carson got married for the 4th and final time,Don Messer's Jubilee aired for the final time in its live slot after Saturday night hockey, and Betty Kennedy of the CBC's Front Page Challenge was appointed to the Senate. Departing this 'mortal coil' on this date were erudite radio quizmaster Clifton Fadiman, and Canadian trumpeter Bobby Gimby. Details of these and scores more anniversaries INSIDE.

Clear FM Clears The Decks

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2 Key personalities have been axed! Nesta Matthews moves from afternoons on sister station 92 CITI FM to join Joe Aiello

Former KJR Disc Jockey To Head KGO

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His on-air name was Kevin O'Brien and he was a KJR Super Jock!

The Lounge Morning Man Battles Cancer

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Parksville Radio Morning Man Patrick Nicholson leaves post for treatment in Victoria

Broadcaster brings his faith to the airwaves

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Elmer Hildebrand of Golden West Broadcasting started his radio career in 1957 as a copy writer...

BBM Canada Rebranding to “NUMERIS”

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The new name along with a new identity reinforce the organization's position as the most respected industry source for audience and consumer behaviour intelligence. Numeris has adopted a new name, visual identity and tagline, 'Audiences Count'.

Broadcast Radio Still The Source for More than 50% of All Listening

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Despite a constantly changing audio landscape, broadcast radio controls more than half of the more than four hours a day that Americans spend with all sources of audio.