I met Bob when I was still in school. Our teacher at Seneca's RTA program Sue Clark would bring in industry professionals to speak about the broadcasting biz.

One day Bob Templeton, who was with Telemedia Radio came to speak to our class. I went up to him after and said, "I want to work with you", he kind of fluffed it off, but with a little pursuing we had lunch about 6 weeks later at the head office on Bay and College and we hit it off. I sent a thank you card as a follow up and a Christmas card too.

I was still in first year and I stayed in touch with Bob, seeking summer employment with one of the stations, and also check in with him to build the relationship.

About a year later in my 2nd year at Seneca in early January,  I get a call from Bob asking if I would be open to a sales position at CKMP in Midland. I said yes. I did news on Saturdays and sold air time during the week. 

By graduation that year, I had a job in radio and a great mentor. I even brought 2 of my school buddies in to work at Telemedia as well. 

I am sorry to hear of this loss. He was a good man.

Oh and of note, the Chicken Soup for the Soul authors Canfield and Hanson, came out with a Best of Chicken Soup for the Soul Cassette Tape (kids in our day we had tapes...lol). 

Anyway, one of the stories, on the audio was about Bob and Braden Doer who managed Orillia and Midland, forming a task force of help for the victims of the Tornado that hit Barrie back in 1984...and Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hanson, made mention of it as a Chicken Soup for the Soul story. Not bad for a regional radio group to get that kind of exposure.

RIP Bob, radio was fun back then!


 

Last edited by Muffaraw Joe (August 28, 2024 12:15 pm)

Thanks so much RA. Keep up the great work man!

It was a memorable moment...and a fun, and better time for the broadcasting biz.