Archive for 2010

ANOTHER HIT FOR THIS NORTHWEST GROUP

After topping the chart with “Come Softly To Me” in April of  1959,  
the Fleetwoods of Olympia, Washington had their second hit on
this date. 

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PORTLAND DURING THE WINTER OF 1937

NE 39th winter 1937
                                          Picture taken on Northeast 39th.

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GIVE RECORDS THIS YEAR!

fibber McGee and molly capitol ad

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IT WAS A NIGHT FOR RADIO

NBC_Blue_Network              
BlueNetworklogo          nbc radio
The National Broadcasting Company (NBC) Blue Network debuted on
this date in 1926 with 24 radio stations. It was officially launched at
8PM (ET) in New York.
 Carl Schlagel of The Metropolitan Opera
opened the inaugural broadcast which also featured Will Rogers.

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MOVIELAND ANNUAL LEGS CONTEST ~ 1956

MOVIELAND AD 1956
Actress Jane Mansfield promoting her latest movie, “Female Jungle”.

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