SOWNY » Peter Yarrow Of "Peter, Paul & Mary" Fame Dies At 86 » January 10, 2025 8:20 pm |
Thank you, RA, for your ongoing encouragement.
SOWNY » Peter Yarrow Of "Peter, Paul & Mary" Fame Dies At 86 » January 10, 2025 5:36 pm |
Bladder Cancer. I currently know the feeling.
SOWNY » Merry Christmas Radio Active! » December 25, 2024 8:15 am |
VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND SMILEY RA.
SOWNY » When Dave Mickie (Marsden) First Hit Toronto Airwaves » October 28, 2024 9:51 am |
I remember taking the bus, as a teenager, to go to the CNE. I knew that CKEY was broadcasting from there and that Dave Mickie was going to be there. Out he came wearing his gold lame jacket. I was thrilled!!!
Later Dave or now known as David Marsden would come to CHUM-FM, and we would become lifelong friends. He is truly a radio hero to me. Sorry if that embarrasses you, David. Stay well, my old friend.
SOWNY » Matlock Renewed By CBS After Only One Week » October 25, 2024 1:43 pm |
Just for the record, this Matlock has nothing to do with the original. The role Kathy Bates plays is a name she chose. The twist at the end of the first show was so well written.
SOWNY » Toronto Mike and I » October 18, 2024 9:24 pm |
He has always been the Master of The Dial. Well done sir.
SOWNY » Former CFTR Jock Is Gone At 76 » October 7, 2024 5:07 pm |
I worked across the hall from Doc; when I worked in Vancouver in the 70s. RIP Doc. You were and are a real talent.
SOWNY » Entertainment Tonight » September 20, 2024 10:05 pm |
Just wondering whatever happened to Entertainment Tonight, seen at 7 pm on NBC for years. Now it is Buffalo News.
SOWNY » SXM in Vehicle » September 17, 2024 9:28 am |
So does my 2017 Buick Encore.
turkeystop, I understand you can buy SXM as an aftermarket product. Not really sure; but that's what I've heard.
SOWNY » Teen Idol James Darren Dies At 88 » September 3, 2024 8:40 pm |
My wife is deeply saddened by the death of James Darren. She had a crush on him as Moondoggie.
SOWNY » AM740’s Bob Komsic Hangs Up His Headphones » August 31, 2024 12:38 pm |
Loved my years with Bob at CFRB. I was happy to see him land at 740. Enjoy your retirement, Bob.
SOWNY » Mike Marshall has passed » August 24, 2024 1:27 pm |
Very, very sad news. My heart goes out to his wife, Val; who I worked with at CHUM-FM. RIP.
SOWNY » Iron Butterfly Is Gone » May 30, 2024 2:09 pm |
mace says that Doug Ingle was the last surviving member. Well, Danny Weiss is still with us and living north of Toronto.
SOWNY » Favourite Guest » April 10, 2024 10:14 am |
My very favourite guest was Sir George Martin, Producer of the Beatles and his son Giles; while I was at CFRB.
SOWNY » Miss My Weekend Radio » April 8, 2024 9:09 am |
I did 15 years of weekend mornings on CFRB from 1995 to 2010 and enjoyed every moment of it. I still miss doing the interviews. Musicians, authors and many more. BTW the audience was terrific.
SOWNY » Has Monday's Eclipse Been Overplayed On Local Media? » April 8, 2024 9:07 am |
I understand the significants; but for me it has been way overplayed. Can't wait until it's over.
SOWNY » Viewer Alert: WNED Music Special Salutes Elton John & Berne Taupin » March 30, 2024 10:46 am |
Many thanks for this RA.
SOWNY » "Big" Don Biefer » March 30, 2024 10:44 am |
Don was someone I knew. We never worked together at the same venue at the same time. He was indeed a very kind man. RIP
SOWNY » BBC Pays Tribute To Pirate Radio Caroline With Great Online Special » March 26, 2024 11:46 am |
And of course there was our own Keith Hampshire!
SOWNY » Jackie Shane Biopic Traces Her Career & Why Toronto Radio Rejected Her » March 8, 2024 11:21 am |
Jackie Shayne and Any Other Way; was before CHUM-FMs time. You're right, they were classical then. I believe it was a typo and the writer meant to say 1050 CHUM.
SOWNY » Singer Steve Lawrence Dies At 88 » March 7, 2024 8:12 pm |
I remember buying "Footsteps" by him. Great pop song among others he recorded.
SOWNY » Law & Order Toronto Wins The Night For CITY TV On Feb 22nd. » February 28, 2024 11:33 pm |
I may have missed this; but is Law & Order Toronto being shown on NBC in the states?
SOWNY » Jon Pole Talks To CBC Ottawa About Changes In Radio And More » February 12, 2024 4:24 pm |
I have never met Mr. Pole; but after hearing him speak about his take and feelings about radio? I think I really like and respect him. A breath of fresh air.
SOWNY » Which Local Radio Station Has The Super Bowl? » February 11, 2024 11:54 am |
Hey RA! Reba is going to sing the National Anthem. Woo-Hoo!
SOWNY » Former Newstalk & CBC Toronto broadcaster Connie Sinclair dies » February 5, 2024 12:27 pm |
Mark was indeed my producer during his time at 'RB; as we did weekend mornings together. Connie reported news on my show as well. That's when she met Mark.
When my Mother passed away in 2004, I walked into that little church in the village of Perkinsfield Ontario and Lo and Behold there was Mark and Connie. Also, producer Nick Maiorano. I was very touched.
SOWNY » Live & Local Morning Weekend Radio Returns To Toronto » February 3, 2024 10:17 am |
I did 15 years of weekend morning radio for CFRB (New Talk 1010) and I enjoyed every minute of it. According to program director Steve Kowch, I enjoyed great ratings over those years. Very proud of that show and the many guests that joined me.
SOWNY » Sam Waterston to exit Law & Order after more than 400 episodes » February 3, 2024 10:15 am |
He will be sadly missed; although his role now seems more like a cameo. I am a very big fan of Mr. Waterston. I hope it's not health issues.
SOWNY » Melanie Safka Of "Brand New Key" Fame Dies at 76 » January 31, 2024 9:24 am |
Thank you very much RA.
SOWNY » Melanie Safka Of "Brand New Key" Fame Dies at 76 » January 25, 2024 5:44 pm |
The above picture was taken at the Hampton Court across from the old CBC building on Jarvis St. Elwood Glover did his TV show from that location.
SOWNY » Melanie Safka Of "Brand New Key" Fame Dies at 76 » January 25, 2024 10:58 am |
I am absolutely devastated, RA. We were indeed very close in the 70s and later we reunited in person at Hugh's Room. I remember going food shopping with her in Kensington Market. Only fresh vegetables and herbs for her. But no Booze. This was for a record launch party that Quality records was putting on by Scott Robbins. I was her MC at Massey Hall shows, and she and her late husband Peter Schekeryk kept in touch. I am deeply, deeply saddened to hear this news. Too soon gone. RIP