Bill Hewitt started his broadcasting career sitting beside his father in the gondola learning the play-by-play technique. Barry Bailey recalls a report he filed to. In 2020, Erin is to be inducted into the Canadian Broadcasting Hall of Fame. Some jokes were re-cycled to the Toronto Sun's Susan Ford column. DON MAYNARD OBITUARY Don Maynard was a Hall of Fame receiver for the New York Jets who was a member of the Jets team that upset the Colts to win Super Bowl III. See and hear Foster Hewitt on hockey, including, the famous Paul Henderson goal against the Russians in 1972. He remained with the station through three ownership changes and one frequency change, moving into semi-retirement in 2002.Jack Lowe, 82, passed away on Jan. 2, 2017. As a boy in Alberta, he would walk many miles each week to his uncle's farm to raid his well-stocked living room library. Here is Isabelle Jean (Daynard) Ridgeway's obituary. Don loved his country and was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. Steve O'Briencame to CKFH from WFIL in Philadelphia in 1969. "The success of the [Marathon of Hope]was totally based on the reception we got in Scarborough and Toronto," he said. His next move wasto CKSL London in July of 1982 to do PM drive and Dicker Q and The Afternoon Zoo along with the irreverent 4:30 pm feature Desperate and Dateless. He switched to CFRB in 1986 to host theSunday evening sports talk show. Two years later in 1977, John returned to Toronto to put Q-107 on the air. See some of the best photos of the Hall of Fame wide receiver and Super Bowl III champion. His first announcing job was at CHAB in Moose Jaw, Sask in June of 1944. He was a TV news anchor at WNYW and sports reporter on WNBC-TV. So that became the terminology and that's what it says my position is on my Hall of Fame ring.". Davis was born in Edmonton, Alberta in 1962 to Royal Canadian Air Force officer Don Davis and his wife Maureen. He was an avid supporter of Canadian talent and he wanted to do more than play Canadian performers so he created two recording companies of his own: the Red Leaf Label and Roman Records. [6][7] Together, Don and Erin maintained high ratings through 1999, when Don Daynard retired and was replaced by Bob Magee as Davis's co-host in the mornings. "The direction from where I came resulted in a whole lot of fame. Check out a. joined the CKFH sales department in 1961 and stayed until 1981 when CHUM lured him to their sales department. In 1987 after five years in London he moved to Los Angeles, remaining there until 2010. 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Don was an honorary pall bearer at Tony's funeral in 1987. Loving and doting father of Liam, as well as an honorary uncle of Trinity He was the youngest and most amazing brother of Corey and Chris. He was the studio announcer on the $50,000 Pyramidfor Dick Clark and has been seen with David Letterman on both his NBC and CBS shows. Mike died in a car crash on December 30, 1985, while driving between Montreal and Ottawa in a snow storm. Before very long, the CHUM jocks were drafting him to perform on-air skits utilizing a collection of characters he had created for their off-air amusement. In 2010, John re-located at JAZZ-FM91 in Toronto where he did the morning show until he retired to write a book about his broadcasting career. She was featured on three CDs for the Toronto Blue Jays and Variety Club during the teams pennant and World Series runs of the early 1990s. A quick wit himself, he shared his jokes withDon RicklesandPhyllis Dilleramong others. We had a great visit. When the authorities closed it down in 1967 (Marine Offences Act) he returned to Canada and a night time deejay job at CKFH. Click here for more Perry Lansing characters on CHUM, Holger Engewas an extraordinary creative writer, producer and photographer. His "Larry The Loon" was a popular phone in guest on several CHUM shows. on Oct. 8, 2011. In 2000 he created and pitched a news television show and, when accepted, became anchor, head writer and executive producer of the program which ran for ten years and was syndicated on over 200 stations. Before very long, the CHUM jocks were drafting him to perform on-air skits utilizing a collection of characters he had created for their off-air amusement. Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at the age of 51. We are sad to announce that on April 18, 2020 we had to say goodbye to Isabelle Jean (Daynard) Ridgeway (Niagara Falls, Ontario). [15][16] She previously served on the board of the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ). I mean he could fly, but with the grace of a great thoroughbred. To the family, many, many friends, and fans of this great person who played and loved the game of football. Then in 1974 when Chuck Camroux moved from CHAM to reconstruct 680 CFTR Toronto Dick became part of the Rogers team doing noon to 3 pm with good friends Jim Brady, Red Knight and Paul Godfrey. . Many years later, in 1969, I walked into the CKFH newsroom and was shocked to learn that I was the new replacement for my radio hero, George Wilson." [2] The 40-year-old Ms. Davis, who came to CHFI in 1988 as a co-host with Toronto radio legend "Dazzling" Don Daynard, thinks she was pushed out because of her age and CHFI's plan to chase younger listeners. He was really a great one.". She was out and partner Bob McGee was moved to an afternoon slot. In 1962 he returned to Canada and took an announcing job at CJET, Smith Falls, ON. He hosted Keefer's Commotions and a morning show, Keefer's Uprising. A few months after retiring, Bob died on March 10, 2016. Hart stayed at FH until late Fall of 1972, when he joined the staff at CFGM in Richmond Hill as Dan Ryan. Please accept Echovita's sincere condolences. Gerry Wilson was the long-time chief engineer at CKFH about 30 years. She was fired one June weekend, over the phone while she was at her cottage. Mike took over the morning show when John Rode left in 1970. "The reception he got in Ontario is partly Jeremy's responsibility. [2][11][12], After Cooper's retirement in February 2016, Davis introduced CHFI listeners to Darren B. Lamb, formerly of CHUM-FM, until her own retirement in December 2016. Steve founded his own company,Profile Communications, a voiceover service that coversCanada, U.S., Europe and Asia. Don's reaction? Ms. Davis was replaced by the Mad Dog and Billie morning show, which came over from hip-hop station KISS 92.5; KISS itself has been transformed by Rogers -- which owns it and CHFI -- into Jack FM, a station with no DJs and large doses of '80s rock. While working his usual 40-hour week, Budenrolled into a full-time academicprogramme at the University of Toronto to study Anthropology and Archaeology. His first feature film was Porky's (1981, as Radio Announcer). Click here to see how, 680 News (1974-1989) Her next stop was Standard Broadcasting (1991-1995) and closed out herradio career at Classical 96.3 and 103.1 FM. Your email address will not be published. While doing the night time shift he would often take calls from listeners and comment on their conversations on the air. Davis regularly appeared at various public events as both M.C. Terry syndicates a food and wine radio show. Don Poynter, Who Made Toilets Talk and Golf Balls Walk, Dies at 96 His line of novelty items was wide-ranging. He began his university study in agriculture, until he discovered the campus library. DAYNARD, Curtis Mathew - August 28th, 1983 - September 18th, 2022 Unexpectedly passed away in his sleep at home at the age of 39. Cherished son of Brenda and Anthony Daynard. When Steve left 'FH he became a well-know celebrity in N.Y. City at WABC (see photo left), WPLT, and WCBS-FM. Today, Bob Baker/Ray Collins and his wife Dianne (a former radio executive) are retired and living in Wallaceburg, Ontario. As a teen he landed a summer job at CJBL in Kenora and the following summer did sports on CKBB in Barrie, Ontario. "Holy crud. . For the next 12 years he worked at CFOX, CKGM AND CJAD and a spot at CJSB in Ottawa. Later that same year, she also acted as Grand Marshal of the 2006 Toronto St. Patrick's Day Parade. Meanwhile on University of Windsor campus radio CJAM he was a host interviewer. After other changes at the station, such as an 8 a.m. all-music hour, the former highly rated show slipped, she said. Nothing to that point had matched the outpouring of support that Toronto gave Mr. Fox. When Foster opened CKFH in 1951, Bill joined the staff as a sportscaster. Along with her 3 sisters, Davis's childhood was spent in many different cities, as is typical of an Air Force family. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Dick passed away August 24, 1991. Perry left radio in 1992. . ", But being in Nathan Phillips Square yesterday, 25 years to the day after Mr. Fox's triumphant entry into Toronto, was somewhat surreal, Mr. Vigars said. HIGH POINT Donald "Don" Barnard Jr. was born Dec. 3, 1948, and passed away Nov. 8, 2022. The show was called "Daynard"s Drive-In. Beddoes authored several sports books, including "Greatest Sports Stories" and "Hal", an in-depth story aboutMaple Leaf Gardenspresident,Harold Ballard. Read Full Obituary. He collapsed over his computer keyboard and died in April 2009. ", Yet he said on being inducted into the Jets' inaugural Ring of Honor class, "I'm just honored to be there, proud and thankful and all that. While the summer numbers only capture a week of their first broadcasts, they reflect the pair's new base -- a 5-per-cent share of listening hours and 208,000 listeners among 25- to 54-year-olds. His final DJ gig was afternoon drive atCFMI-FM Vancouveruntil 1986. Jem, beloved wife of the late Wallace Danard. Dick started his career at the age of 19 when he graduatedfrom Career Academys Broadcast College in 1969.His first job was at CJNR, Blind River, Ontario. While CHFI falters, the Mix may see its fortunes rise. (also see CJRN, Niagara Falls). CFRB was his next stop from 1969 to 1975. when he asked for a switch to FM. He started his career in the early 60s at CJOR in Vancouver before switching to C-FUN in the late 60s. During his long radio career, Jack was the most loved and admired by a legion of friends in and out of the business. Stepfather of Wanda McColman (Dean), Tammy Wall (Pete), the late Rhonda Allam (Jim) and the late Robert Daynard. Impact on the Jets and the NFL But Maynard never complained about his limited role in one of football's biggest games ever. [4] While she was there, she also kept busy hosting a radio show on CIGL-FM in the afternoons and playing piano at a local restaurant in the evenings. He also began writing jokes for the staff disc-jockeys, particularly morning man,Mike Williams. ", Maynard even said he coined the phrase "wide receiver," perhaps along with Ramos' PR input, to help a reporter who had some difficulty figuring out if he was a split end or a flanker. "It's a great loss. He galloped through the best of the very best football players of the world. His time at 'FH was interrupted twice in 1973, once as a morning man at WOLF in Syracuse, N.Y. and a short-lived morning stint at CHSJ in St. John, N.B. started his broadcasting career sitting beside his father in the gondola learning the play-by-play technique. Don is preceded in death by his parents; sons, Earl Don Maynard and Emil Louis Maynard. Mike Williams(real name Ken Clarke) came to CKFH from Edmonton's CJED to do mid-mornings. He joined CKFH as a newsman in 1970 and assumed the post of news director when Marshall Armstrong left for Winnipeg. Steve then moved west to Edmonton at the afternoon drive on CFRNfrom 1978 to 1981. and helped broadcast the Leaf games. CANADA - OCTOBER 30: Tough Confession: He's Known to CHFI fans as Dazzlin' Don but last weekend Don Daynard spent half an hour on air discussing the painful details of his son Britt's suicide. Daynard continued to host "Saturday Night Oldies" for the station until his full retirement in 2003.Daynard"s voice is heard as the radio announcer in the 1982 film Porky"son In 1977, he guest-starred in the Canadian television sitcom King of Kensington.In the 1980s, Daynard hosted a television series discussing and reviewing feature films for the Ontario educational television network TVOntario.Daynard now resides in Darlington, east of Toronto. He co-hosted with Erin Davis on CHFI and the couple became the most popular duo in Toronto radio until they finally split. More on Gardner. Steve is also the host of the Natural Health Show on 650-AM radio in Vancouver (debuting in Toronto in Sept.) He currently resides at White Rock, B.C. In 1988 he joined Fodor's writing ski guides. Mike Byfordwas named CKFH music director in 1970. Don Danard(born 1934), better known as Don Daynard, is a retired Canadianradio personality. Click for Pirate Radio #1, Pirate Radio Hall of Fame click for London (UK) radio. "And the next Terry Fox run I went to after that was pretty difficult. Don Maynard 's death has brought tears to many. Daynard began his career in Owen Sound in 1953 and went from there to CHEX-television in Peterborough and then to CKCR in Kitchener. That fall she starred in W Live with Erin Davis, featuring guests and viewers discussing women's lifestyle, health and wellness issues.[2][8]. Full of backstabbing, payola, suicide, drugs and groupies, Bossjock features many of the jocks and news guys Dick worked with over the years. Three local frequencies have new morning shows: the Mix (99.9 FM), CHFI (98.1 FM) and "guy-talk" Mojo Radio (640 AM). For several years she was one of the co-hosts on the Easter Seals Telethon on CBC television. After graduating from Loyalist College, was immediately hired by CIGL-FM. Dick Josephcame to CKFH from CHAM in Hamilton in 1972. And got all of the other media going," Mr. Daynard said. And as Woody Johnson said in his statement, "Rest in Peace, Don. CHFI competitor EZ-Rock had an opening in their morning show when host Christine Cardoso left on maternity leave. May you find. Gallery | Don Maynard's Career as a Jet in Photos. October 14, 1955- February 5, 2020 DAYNARD, Michael - "Mike" to all who knew and loved him. Duffcame to CKFH in the late 60s. CKFH produced many station promotion items including ball-point pens and the items pictured here: a key fob, staple remover and paper weight, Tom with staffer Ann Popishel at a radio reunion. After a short stint in management at CKCO-TV in Kitchener. Who is Julia Lester? George Wilson, a graduate of the Lorne Greene School of Broadcasting, was one of the original staff announcers at CKFH. She is also very active with the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and has also worked for Sheenas Place and the Children's Wish Foundation of Canada, for which she raised over $160,000 in the summer of 1998, simply by shaving her head. Let the memories begin, and be sure to listen to Fred every Wednesday with Nite Flight from 5-8 p.m. PT (8-11 ET) on C-VUE Worldwide! ", "Don was a great player. Aftera year he relocated to CHIC in Brampton for a couple of months.Then, after a short stay at CKLC Kingston as promotion director, he arrived at CKFH in 1971 to do overnights. He became chief engineer whenGerry Wilsondied. Click here for Marshall's obituary. Ron Hewat, fresh out of University, started his radio life at CKFH in 1958 doing weekend shifts. (Photo at the right shows Gerry (standing) with operator Gary Ferrier taken sometime in the 1960s. His last move was to CJEZ-FM in Toronto in 1989. Follow us on Twitter: @globeandmailOpens in a new window. When Foster opened CKFH in 1951, Bill joined the staff as a sportscaster. Holger died in October 2008 from complications from his battle with Cushing'sSyndrome. It has struggled to find a morning show that clicks with listeners, going through several in the past decade -- including a previous stint by Mr. Glassman without Mr. Patterson. He took over the Toronto Maple Leaf games on radio when Foster moved to TV. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. In 2006 she was awarded the title of Woman of the Year for the Greater Toronto Area after a public survey by the Consumers Choice Award. Thank you, good Lord, for that wonderful chance. "There are good ones and great ones I played with and against. [3] Davis hosted a live one-hour TV show called "W Live with Erin Davis" on the W Network in 2003/04. She is also an accomplished vocalist and fronted an oldies band for over 10 years. From there he hit the coast radio at CFUN Vancouver 1981-85. Then, Danard hosted CHFI"s morning drive time show from 1987 to 1999, for much of that time with co-host Erin Davis. was 47 when he starred in this movie. By 1957, Barry was programme and production manager and in 1965 he was assistant manager of the station. However, he is most often associated with CKFH. While at CKFH he was a salesman and rarely was heard on the air, but was a regularly featured character when he joined the sales staff at rival CHUM. ", As did Maynard's stay in green and white in its entirety. A year later he was in Toronto at CKFH where he spent the next six years where he was known as The Big Kahoona. At the encouragement of the mayor, Town staff has been meeting with the various community hall boards to determine the best operating model to meet the needs of . At Bud's suggestion, Jack Budgell, the producer/director of the afternoon TV show Juliette and Friends, hired him for a regular guest spot. Mal left Montreal in 1967 and landed at CKFH in Toronto. Don Maynard was a Hall of Fame receiver for the New York Jets who was a member of the Jets team that upset the Colts to win Super Bowl III. After Mr. Fox's death, Isadore Sharp, CEO of Four Seasons Resorts & Hotels, established the Terry Fox Foundation, which has raised more than $360-million. Gerry had his own company, Wilson Sports Productions. Such was their relationship that Namath once revealed that an early cellphone number of his contained the numbers 1213, merging the dynamic duo's uniform numbers. Don Daynard Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018 Don Danard (born 1934), better known as Don Daynard, is a retired Canadian radio personality.Daynard began his career in Owen Sound in 1953 and went from there to CHEX-TV in Peterborough and then to CKCR in Kitchener. [5] Together the new duo 'Bob and Erin' continued to maintain the high ratings up until spring 2003, when CHFI station executives decided to take the station in a different direction and released Davis, moving Magee to the "afternoon drive" shift. and music director, he helped usher in a new era in Toronto rock radio. We invite you to share. The lifestyle and wellness program received an award in its second season as Canadas best cable talk show. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. DAYNARD, Curtis Mathew - August 28th, 1983 - September 18th, 2022. As a freelance director, his claim to fame was theJohnByner comedy,"Bizarre"which he spun off to another syndicated hit, "Super Dave Osborne". Looking at all listeners over 12, the venerable CFRB (1010 AM), with morning man Ted Woloshyn, wins with a 10-per-cent share but a more greying audience. July 28, 1941 - June 18, 2017, Joanne Daynard passed away on June 18, 2017 in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario. It is not a battle without casualties. Steve even portrayed Dragnet's Jack Webb in an AT&T commercial!. Son of the late Arthur and late Mae. He had a wonderful career in football. Since 1981, he has appeared in 2 feature films. One is Erin Davis, the 15-year veteran and well-liked morning host at adult-contemporary station CHFI. He stayed there until 1982. nrl expert tips round 1 2022 Antonia@AntoniaFurtado.com. He played 12 games for the Giants in '58, rushing more times (12) than he caught passes (5) and even returning the overtime-opening kickoff against Weeb Ewbank's Colts in "The Greatest Game Ever Played." Then came the point when Don decided to retire. Overlooked in the Early Years Maynard was the proverbial late bloomer, in part because of his nomadic school and football upbringing. More on Gary Palant, CFOR Orillia 1957-1958 CKAR Huntsville 1959 C-HOW Welland 1959-1967, CKPR Thunder Bay 1963-1964 CJRN Niagara Falls 1967-69 CHUM 1968-1969, CKFH Toronto 1969-1974 CJRT - FM Toronto 1974-1985 Freelance 1985-2000. "He was so young and so handsome.". Posted Mar 1, 2017 2:30 PM. From there, she moved to Toronto, Ontario to co-host Good Morning Toronto at CKO Toronto, the flagship station of Canada's all-news radio network. John is also in the wine business, principal of the solar powered winery, Harwood EstateVineyards in Hillier, Ontario in Prince Edward County. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. CKFHmorning man, Don Daynard,began his radio career in Owen Sound in 1953. In 1970 George became host of the prestigious, long-running Starlight Serenade on CFRB. In 1969, he convinced Bud to join him there. George's tenure at 'FH was interrupted by a move to overnights at CHML and an afternoon show on CHCH-TV in Hamilton. For CKFH he took news shifts when he was needed and whenever he could fit them into his busy schedule. Click here forSteve's Jan. 8, 1970 CKFH chart. Next to Barry Nesbitt, George had the second longest employment as a CKFH announcer. In the summer of 2003, the W Network offered her a chance to create her own daily live national television talk show. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bruce and Dot Barnard. The rest of his radio career he was known by his real name, Ray Collins. He was named to the Canadian Music Hall of Fameand theCanadian Broadcasters Hall of Fame. ", "My thoughts and prayers are with Don's daughter, Teri, his son, Scot, and his entire family," Jets Chairman Woody Johnson said. Occasionally he would open his phone line and speak to his listeners and report on the air what the going conversation was all about. 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