The Southern Ontario/WNY Radio-TV Forum / Ever Wanted To Tour A Radio Or TV Stn.? Here's Your Chance For Free

**Posted by RadioActive** May 5, 2025 7:19 pm

It's the annual Doors Open Toronto and the only broadcaster in the mix offering access to some behind-the-scenes real life interaction is Moses Znaimer's ZoomerPlex on Jefferson Ave. in Liberty Village.

On May 24 and 25th, a Saturday and a Sunday, the structure that's home to AM740, Classical 96.3 (now apparently called "The New Classical FM"), Vision TV and a host of other broadcasters will allow the public to traipse through the building to observe how the sausage is made.

There's also the TV Museum, which has a ton of rare and vintage televisions on display from the very beginning of the medium.

"Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour, see how radio/television shows are made, meet the DJs, view Moses Znaimer’s famous collection of vintage televisions and radios, and catch a live-to-air concert."

There's more info, including the hours, here.

**Posted by mace** May 5, 2025 7:46 pm

Back in 1970, I called CHUM, CFRB and CKFH to see I could get a tour of their stations. CHUM and CKFH said no problem. CFRB was a bit more hesitant until I explained that I was interested in a future career in the broadcast industry. I didn't get to see Foster Hewitt, but I was shown his office. I also got to have a brief chat with Duff Roman who was on air at FH then. The one thing I remember most at CHUM was standing in the hall between the AM and FM studios and hearing the contrast in the music being played.

**Posted by RadioActive** May 5, 2025 8:16 pm

When I was 6 years old and already a radio-obsessed kid, my mother took me to CHUM for a tour as my birthday present. It's been a very long time, but I specifically remember seeing Bob McAdorey on air from the control room, and when he saw me, he made a gun with his finger and pretended to shoot at me.

Not sure how that gesture would be interpreted today, but back then, it was all in good fun and I still remember being thrilled by it.

**Posted by turkeytop** May 5, 2025 8:16 pm

For years, I've had a standing invitation to tour the facilities of Radio Havana. I still haven't been to Cuba to take up the offer.

**Posted by RadioActive** May 23, 2025 7:01 am

Just a reminder for those interested, this free Open Doors tour of Moses Znaimer's "Zoomerplex" is this weekend, on Saturday and Sunday.

**Posted by Shorty Wave** May 23, 2025 7:07 am

RadioActive wrote:
Just a reminder for those interested, this free Doors Open tour of Moses Znaimer's "Zoomerplex" is this weekend, on Saturday and Sunday.

Moses Znaimer’s TV Museum alone is worth the visit, some real history to see!