From a broadcast perspective , I remember Labour Day weekend when I worked in Huntsville at CKAR. A bunch of  us ...people like George Brooks, Paul Mcknight and Mike Seniuk would sit in a restaurant watching all the cars leave town . We felt like we were the only ones who weren't leaving while wondering if we would ever get another job in radio !!  As it turned out...it  worked out for all of us. 

When you see how people have bowed down to this bombastic Bozo it is easy to see why so many gullible types have jumped aboard the Trump Train. 

Regarding the Knickerbockers..they lived by the rule "NO SAX" before a Gig !

Is it just me, or is it  as if radio stations don't even try anymore ?
Yes, long weekends were a big deal back in the day . There were top 500  Countdowns ..remote broadcasts and everyone was " live". Now, it just seems way to easy to throw a switch and simulcast some useless dull drivel just to fill the airwaves. Good on the stations in cottage country  who continue to realize that "local" is their  bread and butter. Kudos to the Fan 590 for going "live" the day after the Leafs debacle giving fans a place to vent. Shame on 1050 for running some American based programming that appeals to practically no one. Have you checked 1050's numbers?  I am amazed they are still on the air . Shouldn't those in charge be reminded of the old adages....find a need and fill it..and.. when the going gets tough..the tough get going? I may be old school but there was a time when radio was almost a calling..not just a job. I know Program Directors and News Directors argue and complain that they don't have the staff. Then maybe it is time to find a new way of doing things. I used to work with a Morning Man  in a major market who "volunteered" to come in to work Christmas Morning. His show was top rated but he came in..played Christmas music...took calls  and made it into a real party...a must listen . Where is that dedication these days? You can argue that management doesn't give a %%$#$ but I would hate to see stations go down without a fight. Again ,most of the onus is on Management..agreed...but it is time Program and News Directors step in and make an honest effort. 
 

Etobicoke (coe) ...Nanticoke. (coke)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7dG5HCKeWA

So long Bob...thanks for the laughs !

Christmas is over at Midnight on the 25th of December. Don't want to hear any Christmas Music or watch any Christmas themed shows after that.
On that note...Happy New Year to All on the Board !

Back in the early 70's me and my young up and coming radio cronies would sit up late to listen to Bob Dearborn on WCFL .  He had a feature called "Long Gold" whereby he would play the extended version of a  song .  ([b]In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida .. Pappa Was a Rolling Stone..etc. ) . It was a great feature then. Would love to see (hear ) it revived ![/b]

Have used IP Vanish for a couple of years and never had an issue..at home or when using it on a Firestick while traveling the World. They do have an "automatic renewal "  every year and this year I noticed many of the others (Nord, Express) were offering much better deals...2 years plus for what I was paying for one year of IP Vanish.
I informed them I wanted to cancel..they asked why. I told them and they  offered me another year.. at less than half price. Lesson learned.  You have to call these guys out...just like the major Canadian carriers. 
 

Most of those channels are available elsewhere...and I can do without the Joel Osteen Network !!

I have Prime ..so does this mean I get the Western games ,as well ,that they are carrying (even though I am in Southern Ontario  ?
I would imagine a blackout is involved. ?

Just another ad where the advertiser thinks a "smart ass kid" is funny and cute !
 

It could be worse!!

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Considering all the "teases" "promos" ...and "drug commericals" ...it's a wonder anyone  watches  at all !!
..and thanks for the CBS update. No I hadn't seen the story. 

Renting a radio was before my time but I do remember an Uncle of mine had the first colour tv I ever saw. He rented it...and you got time on it by putting quarters in it !!