Longtime Vancouver/Kelowna Talker Barrie Clark Hospitalized
The retired radio talk show host suffered a broken hip in a bad fall last week. After surgery he is recovering in St. Paul's hospital in Vancouver.
Gerry Forbes Inducted into WAB
Last week in Banff, CJAY's Gerry Forbes was inducted into the Western Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame
NBC Re-signs Matt Lauer for “Today”
Matt Lauer has re-signed with NBC News, remaining as “Today” show co-anchor, despite the show losing #1 morning ratings to ABC's "Good Morning America." NBC executives did not disclose the exact term of the new deal but indicated it was for more than two years. Lauer’s current contract, which paid him a reported $20 million a year, was set to expire in the coming months.
FRIDAY the 13th (of June) in Broadcast History
June 13th was the birthday of Basil Rathbone of radio & film's Sherlock Holmes fame; broadcaster Ralph Edwards, and comedian Paul Lynde.
"Hello Dolly" by Louis Armstrong, "The Long & Winding Road" by The Beatles, and Billy Joel's "Glass Houses" hit #1.
Late night broadcaster Tom Snyder interviewed serial Killer Charles Manson, and several celebrities breathed their last, including Major Bowes, Tim Russert, Benny Goodman, Jimmy Dean, Fran Allison and Clyde McPhatter.
Details of these and scores more June 13th anniversaries INSIDE.
Cam Webb To “The One” Leduc
Cam Webb from 100.7 The River in Red Deer who is set to make the short 121.8 kilometre trip up HWY 2.
KGO Cumulus Manager leaves the building
KGO Shake-up as Cumulus/San FranciscoMarket Manager Steve Sklenar exists the building...
Andy Beeley To Thunder Bay as PD for Acadia
Congrats to newly minted Canadian citizen Andy Beeley for scoring his first PD gig in Canada. he's off to Acadia Thunder Bay
