And one radio-industry source said that CHFI, by firing Ms. Davis, was banking on driving away its old audience to reposition and attract new, younger listeners. Who is Julia Lester? 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. 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 . This little white plastic desk item was a staple remover. 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. He galloped through the best of the very best football players of the world. But Donald Rogers Maynard may have shown himself to be ahead of his time the most when he used what may have been an homage to early old-school rap lyrics to explain himself a bit during his Hall of Fame induction speech in 1987: "I came to play, and I came to stay. Her last known radio assignment was at CKO-FM 4 inVancouver part of the all news radio network as host of"Bookshelf", a programme ofbook reviews. 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. Today he runs his own voice-service company out of Windsor and Toronto and boasts a long lineup of regional and national companies who regularly use his powerful voice on their commercials and other media projects. Required fields are marked *. Bill died in 1996 in Port Perry, Ontario. Only the names have been changed to protect the guilty. [1], Davis was born in Edmonton, Alberta in 1962 to Royal Canadian Air Force officer Don Davis and his wife Maureen. See some of the best photos of the Hall of Fame wide receiver and Super Bowl III champion. 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. Those who know him personally are shocked and can't believe that Don Maynard has left this world. He was a friend to everyone he worked with and occasionally lined up important interviews with top celebrities in the music recording industry such as Dianna Ross and the Supremes and many others. Thank you. Mr. Fox had been met by only small handfuls of roadside supporters before hitting Toronto, Mr. Vigars said, adding that the runner began to really believe that his fundraising goals were possible when he saw the sea of supportive faces in Nathan Phillips Square. This article was published more than 17 years ago. Terry David Mulliganhosted "Open Lid" on CKFH for only a few months in 1969, replacing Gene Bill Thayer. 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. His first announcing job was at CHAB in Moose Jaw, Sask in June of 1944. Don Daynard, Canadian radio personality Birth Place: Toronto Birthday: 1934 Age : 88 years old Birth Sign : Capricorn About Biography Don Danard better known as Don Daynard is a retired Canadian radio personality. Some information may no longer be current. By 1957, Barry was programme and production manager and in 1965 he was assistant manager of the station. He died at age 86 on January 10, 2022, in Ruidoso, New Mexico, United States. Beloved husband of the late Lois Daynard. "He was really well liked by his teammates. Reading was the major form of entertainment in the region in those days. ", 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. Clive Hobson, a York University student, joined CKFH in 1962to report on Ontario ski conditions but was retained for a variety of other assignments when the winter season closed. Thanks to the station setting up a temporary studio in her home, Davis was able to return to the air only one week later and broadcast the show from home for the next three months. [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. And got all of the other media going," Mr. Daynard said. Mike Byfordwas named CKFH music director in 1970. He co-hosted with Erin Davis on CHFI and the couple became the most popular duo in Toronto radio until they finally split. In 1987 he was at CKEY. He had a wealth of experience in radio including Tucson Ariz., (his home town), Honolulu, Los Angeles, Cal., Augusta, Ga., New Mexico, and Charleston and W. Va.Stations worked at: KTKT, KAIR, KIKX Tucson, Ariz., KPOI, KORL Honolulu, KDAY Los Angeles, WBBQ Augusta, Ga., KQOE Albuquerque, N.M., WKAZ Charleston W.Va., CKFH Toronto, WNEW-FM New York. Sammy Baugh, the New York Titans' first head coach, knew a few things about Maynard, having gone against him as the head coach of Hardin-Simmons in Abilene, TX, so he brought Maynard back to New York and made him the first signee of the just-born Titans in 1960. That is far behind the market leader, CHUM-FM (104.5), and its long-standing, popular trio of morning hosts, Roger Ashby, Rick Hodge and Marilyn Denis. May you find. Perry left radio in 1992. Very humble, he didn't even reveal he was a Hall of Famer until the end of our conversation. At various times in his career he was known by several names including Terry Talbot (CJOE London 1968), Jack Houston (CFGO 1972), Mark Edwards (CKGM Monreal 1973) and Wild Bill Edwards CFTR Toronto 1974-1981). He left CKFH for good in 1974 heading for CHAM in Hamilton, ON. The flamboyant Beddoes attributed his ability to write to a love affair with books. I just happen to be a guy, I never did drink or anything, but I was tempted after we won that ballgame. was 47 when he starred in this movie. Gallery | Don Maynard's Career as a Jet in Photos. Click here for Marshall's obituary. Also that summer, Davis was contacted by Ross Petty, a theatrical producer who was organizing his annual Christmas family pantomime 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. 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. So if you want to get right down to it, let's call it the wide receiver on the left and the wide receiver on the right. When he took a leave of absence from radio in 1973, he spent a half a year in Italy but returned when money ran low. He is a world traveller with a pilot's license hefliesseveral planes including his favorite, anopen cockpit Tiger Moth. Son of the late Arthur and late Mae. From 1970 to 1974 he hosted the Canadian music JUNO Awards. Holger died in October 2008 from complications from his battle with Cushing'sSyndrome. She was raised in Ottawa and Trenton, Ontario, and England. [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. Station: Per cent of market: Number of listeners, Follow Jeff Gray on Twitter: @jeffreybgrayOpens in a new window. In 1995 he was back at CFRB to do a talk show which lasted for 15 years. Unexpectedly passed away in his sleep at home at the age of 39. "The direction from where I came resulted in a whole lot of fame. He recorded two Canadian hits, "Day Time, Night Time" anda #1 hit,"The First Cut is the Deepest". Barry Nesbitthad a long career as an announcer, performer,writer and broadcast executive. Mr. Vigars remembers the events of those last few days "unfolding like a movie" in his head. Later he would move to CJFM in Montreal. A long silence was eventually met by applause from the crowd. Mike died in a car crash on December 30, 1985, while driving between Montreal and Ottawa in a snow storm. 13, one of the early originals to bring color and legitimacy to the nascent American Football League and one of the greatest receivers not just in Jets/Titans history but in pro football annals, has died at 86, just 15 days shy of his 87th birthday. Three local frequencies have new morning shows: the Mix (99.9 FM), CHFI (98.1 FM) and "guy-talk" Mojo Radio (640 AM). Ron Hewat, fresh out of University, started his radio life at CKFH in 1958 doing weekend shifts. In the Fall of 1969Terry David Mulligantook it over but in early 1970, Keith came in and really opened the lid on this alternative music production. . Ann Pospischil was the traffic manager(1969-1974) She left to work at 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. Clickfor a sample of Mike Williams One-Liners. Click here for more Perry Lansing characters on CHUM, Holger Engewas an extraordinary creative writer, producer and photographer. He signed on to CKFH in 1967 and from that point he was a typical broadcast nomad racking up experience at more than ten stations across the country. "He was the man our opponents worried about, the knockout punch, lightning in a bottle, nitro just waiting to explode. John is also in the wine business, principal of the solar powered winery, Harwood EstateVineyards in Hillier, Ontario in Prince Edward County. After a couple years he left for Winnipeg. After two years, he was back in the recording studio, first with RCA and then with A&M. Davis regularly appeared at various public events as both M.C. With broken hearts, we are saddened to announce the unexpected passing of Mike in his 65th year on Wednesday, February 5th, 2020 at the Sault Area Hospital with family by his side. He came to CKFH in 1951 and hosted several "teen" shows. A native of Hamilton, Gerry Allen Wilson joined the staff in its first year 1951 as an operator but replaced chief engineer Bill McGregor in 1965. ", "Don was really Texas all the way," longtime Jets public relations director Frank Ramos said. Mike Williams(real name Ken Clarke) came to CKFH from Edmonton's CJED to do mid-mornings. Print. CFRB was his next stop from 1969 to 1975. when he asked for a switch to FM. Rob Farina, program director at CHUM-FM, said the market leaders are too busy making radio every morning to look over their shoulders. Apparently, the world's oldest woman, at 116, has "truck-tire flaps on the sides of her head.". and music director, he helped usher in a new era in Toronto rock radio. On EZ-Rock, she joined Mike Cooper hosting the morning show. When the authorities closed it down in 1967 (Marine Offences Act) he returned to Canada and a night time deejay job at CKFH. He joined CKFH as a newsman in 1970 and assumed the post of news director when Marshall Armstrong left for Winnipeg. Dick at the former CKFH address on Grenville Street Toronto. After that, he returned to CKFH. His "Larry The Loon" was a popular phone in guest on several CHUM shows. ", After Mr. Fox succumbed to cancer, Mr. Vigars said, he became angry. (photo: George (left)with Gordie Tapp at Lorne Greene's School ), Gary Palant came to 'FH as programme director after two years as p.d. August 28th, 1983 - September 18th, 2022. 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. 13 jersey retired, and was voted a member of that first Ring of Honor class in 2010. Following that, Davis wrote and performed a nightly commentary on CFTO News in 1998 and 1999 called "Just So You Know". "As I played my part many times, even late after dark, I don't have to look back as I played it with my heart. In 1988, radio's Don Daynard auctioned off celebrity goodies for the Special Olympics. Within a year CKFH reverted to news on the hour and half hour. Click here for Steve's Jan. 8, 1970 CKFH chart More Steve O'Brien radio history He had a wonderful career in football. Keith Elshawstarted as an operator at CFOR Orillia, then did six weeks at C-HOW on the way to St. Thomas where he worked for Robert Wood. Heconvinced Williams to re-cycle the one-liners to the Toronto Sun newspaper as a publicity vehicle for CKFH and his morning programme. In 1977 he was a volunteer sports announcer for Rogers TV. [15][16] She previously served on the board of the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ). 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. His first attempt was at the age of 6 at Maple Leaf Stadium. "We lost someone very impactful, on and off the football field. Andy Martens joined CKFH in early 1974 as a student to assist sports reporter Dick Beddoes with his Hockey Hotline talk show. Steve Herringer - DJ on overnights andthen middays CKFH Toronto 1973-74; DJ Afternoon Drive CKY-AM Winnipeg 1974-75; DJ late evenings CFGO Ottawa 1975. For the next 12 years he worked at CFOX, CKGM AND CJAD and a spot at CJSB in Ottawa. 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. One of the nicest individuals I've ever met and even when I was kid, or young adult, he would always find time to have a conversation with you, especially if you wanted to talk football. He stayed there until 1982. Jayne Mansfield posed for him so that he could make a shapely, sexy hot-water. Then for more than 200 episodes across two seasons, she hosted a nightly talk show on Rogers Television called The Erin Davis Show. 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 born on January 25, 1935, in . So that became the terminology and that's what it says my position is on my Hall of Fame ring.". 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