Centerline wrote:

Kudos to Frank Cohn, for sticking it out through numerous owners, and a who's who of Toronto radio co-hosts.
25 years with a simple format.
Congrats Frank and to many more years of good advice..

Can't explain it because I am in no way a handy guy but I end up hearing Frank just about every weeknd.

He just kind of sneeks up on me I guess

25 years is a long time in this business.

Speaking of working for numerous owners one day 3 or 4 years back Frank listed every co-host he had worked with.

Yes the station used to give him a co-host to help out & keep the showing moving along.

His list went on and on and on & on.

Two or three dozen people mentioned I'm certain.

It became both hilarious and a bit ridiculous

Congrats to you Frank

Well done! 

The guy was silky smooth and came across with a warm authoritative tone 

Very professional 

I listened to him often

Good job Mike and very well spoken too!















 

RadioActive wrote:

RadioActive wrote:

Some numbers from other major Canadian markets.

According to the article, CJAD is the #1 English language radio station in the 12+ demo, with a whopping 32.1 share, up a bit from the last book. 

CJAD was sometimes referred to as the CFRB of Montreal, but it's really not anymore. How is that 1010's sister station gets such incredibly high numbers, while its Toronto counterpart can't even register a 2?

Why can't 'RB take whatever CJAD is doing and try it here? They're obviously doing something right. The comparison between the two is telling. They'll almost certainly never be #1 again here. But can they take a lesson from another Bell station about how to do it right?

What is CJAD doing that NewsTalk 1010 isn't?

Heard the long time CJAD morning man talking about people "smelling their own farts" the other day while in conversation with John Moore on their regular 7:25 a.m. session. Mr. Moore does an "entertainment" feature Monday through Friday on CJAD.

Or how about the two male hosts at TSN 690 - the Montreal sports station who spent at least 5 minutes this week  talking about peeing in the shower - who peed in the shower & their parents showering habits. One set of parents from one of those two according to him ALWAYS showered together & still do!!

I couldn't believe what I was hearing

So it's not always a bed of roses when it comes to programming in Montreal RA










 

So sorry to read this

RIP John and thanks

Premier Ford will make an appearance on The Sunday Money Show with host Alan Small on Sunday January 19th, just a day before the inauguration of Donald Trump. The topic will of course be the threatened Trump tariffs.

It's interesting to note that The Sunday Money Show is a long time paid hour of programming on 1010 & I'm guessing this is the first time such a prominent guest has agreed to make an appearance. But good on Premier Ford. He continues to lead the way on this side of the border & look for any and every avenue to chat up Canadians.

I assume the conversation will be prerecorded but I do not know that for certain.

Sunday at 2 p.m. on 1010










  

 

  

Mr. Irresistible...Sweet Daddy Siki

My family lived in Barrie in the early 60's. I can vividly recall Siki appearing on CKBB radio on the day of a card that evening at the old Barrie Arena on Dunlop Street. It was 1962 & he was in fine form telling the area farmers to lock up their daughters because he was in town. After all he WAS Mr. Irresistible!!

And I know that when he toured with his country band he would oftern do interviews with country disc jockeys along the way. He even dropped in to do a live interview with Peter Darrell in St. Catharines on his all night show circa 1974. Just one of many I'm sure while on the road.

As someone who back in the day followed the "sport" & had a few "back stage" contacts I never ever knew his real name. He told everyone his name was Reg so everyone referred to him as Reg Siki. Only learned his given name in his obituary. Kayfabe to the very end 

Oh and one more thing. Some in hockey circles - I think might have been Brian McFarlane on the Leaf tv broadcasts used to liken the late Eddie Shack to Mr. Siki for their entertainment value. McFarlane would sometimes call Eddie..."Sweet Daddy Shacky"...always gave me a chuckle!






















 

MJ Vancouver wrote:

unclefester wrote:

MJ Vancouver wrote:

I think I spotted George Clark briefly as well.

 

I didn't notice Mr. Clark 

There is a gentleman typing at the 1:15 -1:18 mark in the video. I believe that is Darrell MacInnis. And at 1:37-1:38 we get a brief closeup on the copy he is working on. The story is about Lee Harvey Oswald and the JFK assasination.









 

It’s the man in the middle at 0:50 that I thought might be George Clark - but I could be wrong too.

That gentleman is the late Frank Kovacs. And that cigarette in his left hand is a Pall Mall plain. Just thinking about that brand of cigarette starts me coughing 
 

Some familiar faces in that clip including Ted Kostecki, Jack Burghardt, John MacDonald, Frank Kovacs & the elusive Bill Hutchings









          

Went for a job interview there many many years ago 

Stefanie wrote:

I'm new here but used to work in the radio business in Toronto and I must say that I'm somewhat taken aback by not only the negative tone of some of the comments on various topics here, but also the use of unnecessary profanity. Some of the comments here are disrespectful and not constructive. 

A warm welcome Stefanie

Some of our members are passionate. Some are argumentative. Some are (often) irritable while others I swear, are short-sighted.

Keeps things lively!!

My unsolicitied advice to you is to enjoy yourself and roll with the punches...of which there may be many... 

Surprised to hear Dave Trafford hosting a current affairs oriented effort this morning (10 a.m.) following the home improvement show on News/Talk1010

Is this brand new?

Is this his first show or am I late to the party (again)?









 

To answer your question RA I stayed up till past 3 a.m. & viewed Trumps speech live. 

I gave the old tv clicker one hell of a workout as I visited some channels I hadn't paid attention to in years.
Of everything I saw I will admit that I liked the coverage provided by NBC. They included Lester Holt & Kristen Welker at their main table. Ms. Welker who hosts the storied program Meet The Press looked like she'd seen a ghost as the numbers began to roll in.

NBC was entertaining and really quick with the numbers
 
From channels 15 (NBC) to 17 (Fox) to 21(CBS) & of course channel 33 which is CNN in my neighbourhood. Then up to 26 (CBC) to see Rosie Barton squirming & looking more and more uncomfortable as the hours passed. Several quick visits to channel 28 (ABC) & then on to channel 61 (CTV News channel).    

Around the horn - click - click - click all night long

Well worth the effort

NBC for the win followed by CNN in my books








 

RadioActive wrote:

 
 

This is a headache I don't need right now when my health isn't 100%.    

     

I am sorry to learn this

Your health is priority one








 

Sorry to read this.

Never was impressed by his actions later in life but talent-wise he made me laugh.

One Bullard story I remember with genuine fondness was him telling how he & his brother - while hormonal teenagers - would take up positions - one in front of the home television & one behind making every possible effort to improve their crappy reception while tuning in to the Baby Blue Movie on City.

"Is that any better"?  "How about that"?

So so funny