Wednesday, June 8, 2016

June 8 Radio History





In 1947...the 15-minute "Lassie" radio show began its three-year run – first on ABC then on NBC.


In 1955…The TV quiz show "The $64,000 Question," hosted by actor/comedian Hal March, premiered as a summer replacement series on CBS. It was based on the radio program, "Take it or Leave It," which had a $64 top prize.


In 1967...Exactly one week after its release in the UK, the Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" went to #1, where it remained for 27 weeks. Costing $42,500 to produce and requiring 700 hours of studio time, it was also the first album to print the lyrics on the sleeve.


In 1968…The Rolling Stones released the single, "Jumpin' Jack Flash"



In 1968…Gary Puckett & The Union Gap released "Lady Will Power"




In 2003...Dan Ingram does last show at WCBS 101.1 FM NYC. Here's an aircheck from 1992:




In 2011…Steve Popovich, who founded and managed Cleveland International Records, died at the age of 68.


In 2011…Former Detroit Tigers broadcaster/outfielder Jim Northrup died of complications from Alzheimer's disease at age 71.

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