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When I first saw this headline, I was sure it must be about England. But no, it's an exhibit called "Air Waves," saluting the history of both radio and TV in its Ontario namesake. For anyone living in or near that city who grew up on CFPL, CJBK, CKSL and others, it looks like it might be fun.
From the Museum London website:
"Did you listen to Steve Garrison on CJBK or the “Tall One” on CFPL? Did you meet Romper Room’s “Miss Dorothy?” Did you deliver a little fund of hard-earned pennies to Bill Brady for the “Bunny Bundle” or laugh at his antics on “Act Fast?” Did CFPL and CKSL help you cope with the blizzards of 1971 and 1978? If you answered yes to any of these questions then you know that both radio and television broadcasting have helped shape the lives and experiences of those living in London and the wider region of southwestern Ontario...
"You will see ephemera that will help you recall radio stations that once served London and the region. You will see the first television camera used at CFPL at its launch in November 1953. You will meet the puppet, “Tyrone Shoelaces,” of “Sunshine School” fame. And you will be introduced to some of the musicians and entertainers who once performed live on radio and television in the city. As well, you will have the opportunity to experience what it is like to be a news anchor in our reproduction television studio."
Really, how can you go wrong with Tyrone Shoelaces?
It runs at Museum London until mid-September.
Air Waves: Radio and TV in London
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Speaking of London and CFPL, here's a great site that lets you choose video from the TV station's storied half a century plus history;
Looking back through the eyes of the CFPL news camera
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RadioActive wrote:
You will meet the puppet, “Tyrone Shoelaces,” of “Sunshine School” fame.
Really, how can you go wrong with Tyrone Shoelaces?
The voice of Tyrone was provided by Don Gray, who began his career at C.K.V.R. in Barrie as an announcer -- show host. Mr. Gray then moved to London about 1964. Tyrone was an oversized talking shoe. The London Eaton's or Simpsons (can't remember which one) had a talking version of him on display in their toy department.
The kids could push a button and he'd gab away...
I remember Tyrone very well....
Anybody remember Don Gray??
Last edited by unclefester (May 24, 2017 11:09 pm)