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SOWNY » Peter Yarrow Of "Peter, Paul & Mary" Fame Dies At 86 » January 10, 2025 8:20 pm

John D
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Thank you, RA, for your ongoing encouragement.

SOWNY » Peter Yarrow Of "Peter, Paul & Mary" Fame Dies At 86 » January 10, 2025 5:36 pm

John D
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Bladder Cancer.  I currently know the feeling.

SOWNY » Merry Christmas Radio Active! » December 25, 2024 8:15 am

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 VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND SMILEY RA.

SOWNY » When Dave Mickie (Marsden) First Hit Toronto Airwaves » October 28, 2024 9:51 am

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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

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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

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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

John D
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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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I understand the significants; but for me it has been way overplayed.  Can't wait until it's over.

SOWNY » "Big" Don Biefer » March 30, 2024 10:44 am

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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

John D
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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

John D
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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

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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

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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

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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

John D
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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

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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

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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

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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 25, 2024 5:44 pm

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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

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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

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