He was preceded in death by his parents, Bruce and Dot Barnard. Only the names have been changed to protect the guilty. "The emotion [25 years ago]was indescribable," she said. 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. As part of his duties for CKFH and its 1981 successor CJCL, he produced the Toronto Maple Leaf and Toronto Blue Jay games. He then helped to put CISS-FM (new country) on the air. Commercial radio in the morning can be a happy, silly place. Jack immigrated to Canada from Barbados when he was in his teens, graduating from Torontos Central Tech High School. Skip Dewlingwas at CKFH in 1972, but in 1973, he joined Dick Joseph in re-locating at 1280 CHAM in Hamilton where he hosted the morning show until he left in 1975. 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. 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. She was hired at the suggestion of Barrie Bailey who had known her from his days at CJOR in Vancouver. He collapsed over his computer keyboard and died in April 2009. In 1988, radio's Don Daynard auctioned off celebrity goodies for the Special Olympics. "We lost someone very impactful, on and off the football field. Bud Riley remembers walking with him up Yonge Street and found themselves stopped several times by fans who recognized the hat. In 1995 he was back at CFRB to do a talk show which lasted for 15 years. Along with her 3 sisters, Davis's childhood was spent in many different cities, as is typical of an Air Force family. Son of the late Arthur and late Mae. Football was a game, Country Don was my name. More on Gardner. Keith Elshaw: What he did and what he does. Heconvinced Williams to re-cycle the one-liners to the Toronto Sun newspaper as a publicity vehicle for CKFH and his morning programme. He was also at WPOP in Hartford and WKNR in Detroit. We are sad to announce that on April 18, 2020 we had to say goodbye to Isabelle Jean (Daynard) Ridgeway (Niagara Falls, Ontario). . (17:46) I need some rest. ), , had become news director at the radio station owned by hockey legend. . Heconvinced Williams to re-cycle the one-liners to the, newspaper as a publicity vehicle for CKFH and his morning programme. 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 the 1970s, they switched places. Also from 2009 to 2013, he hosted a panel show "Counterpoint" for Local2.ca in Sault St. Marie, Ontario. In this movie, we watched him in the Bouncer character . Emerging in Green and White Baugh's Titans and then coach Weeb Ewbank, Namath and the Jets, were the first franchise to realize Maynard's receiving talents, and Maynard had found a home for 13 Jets seasons. Mike Williams(real name Ken Clarke) came to CKFH from Edmonton's CJED to do mid-mornings. "I just closed the door of the ambulance and told him I'd make his story live forever. Keith Hampshirewas a lead singer with a succession of teen bands in Calgary when he landed a job at CFCN. He was also preceded in death by the love of his life, Jackie Lamar Barnard. In recent years he was co-producer and artistic director of Deer Park Very Little Theatre. His autobiography, after all, was titled "You Can't Catch Sunshine," and he said he told Namath upon their first meeting in 1965, "Joseph, I'm going to make you a better quarterback and you're going to make me a great receiver. Jack oversaw the changes from CKFH to The Fan and stayed with the new owners until his retirement in 2005. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. 1 Thessalonians 4:14For if we have faith that Jesus died and rose again, so too God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep in death through Jesus. ), Jack Lowewas the assistant engineer and he was man most responsible for keeping CKFH on the air, day in and day out. Daynard worked at CFRB as well as CKFM (1969-1975) where he worked for 12 years. When Gary Palant returned to the US, Duff was back as programme director. Just after that, he was laid off. So sorry for your loss. In 2020, Erin is to be inducted into the Canadian Broadcasting Hall of Fame. 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. Click here for Steve's Jan. 8, 1970 CKFH chart More Steve O'Brien radio history His friend,Gene Taylor, who freelanced jokes to Bob Hope and emceed the shows at Toronto's Victory Burlesque, provided Steve with local, topical one liners at least once a week. In 1954 he moved to theVancouver Sunas a sports columnist. He was one of those rare seat-of-your pants-get-things-done kind of station engineer. He left CKFH for good in 1974 heading for CHAM in Hamilton, ON. Dick Beddoes a popular Toronto newspaper man hosted the 'FH sports talk show each evening in the 1970s. June 11, 1938 - February 24, 2023 We are saddened to announce the passing of Donny "Stonewall" Jackson, peacefully in his home. "I also wore cleats half the length of other receivers. He switched to CFRB in 1986 to host theSunday evening sports talk show. Retired CKFM morning show host Don Daynard said during yesterday's commemoration ceremony that it was his co-worker and fellow radio personality, the late Jeremy Brown, who fuelled other media outlets' interest in Mr. Fox. [2] Davis co-hosted the morning show on CKLW during its final years as a Top 40 station, and, along with many other employees of the station, was laid off in late 1984 when the station went to a mostly-automated Music of Your Life format. In 1987 he was at CKEY. With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Rebecca Daynard (Picton, Ontario), who passed away on January 18, 2020. : No: Profession: . http://www.endocrine.niddk.nih.gov/pubs/cushings/cushings.aspx#what. Don Maynard 's death has brought tears to many. (photo:Mike Byfordin background. 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. Among the performers he nurtured and recorded were David Clayton Thomas and The Paupers. [2], Davis has participated in numerous charitable causes. Duffcame to CKFH in the late 60s. After her sudden departure from radio, since the non-compete clause in her contract forbade her from being hired by another radio station for a year, Davis used her time to pursue other goals. When Steve left 'FH he became a well-know celebrity in N.Y. City at WABC (see photo left), WPLT, and WCBS-FM. In 1962 he joined CJET in Smiths Falls and then briefly went to CFGM in Richmond Hill Ontario before landing in Toronto where he remained for the rest of his career. They were surrounded by more than a dozen Beddoes fans before they had walked a block from Dundas to Gerard Street. Don was an honorary pall bearer at Tony's funeral in 1987. 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. She was raised in Ottawa and Trenton, Ontario, and England. "And the next Terry Fox run I went to after that was pretty difficult. Every year, she and her sister collect about $2,000 at their seniors home. Don loved his country and was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. That fall she starred in W Live with Erin Davis, featuring guests and viewers discussing women's lifestyle, health and wellness issues.[2][8]. (also see CJRN, Niagara Falls). So that became the terminology and that's what it says my position is on my Hall of Fame ring.". Industry insiders said the city's radio business has never seen so many shifts so quickly. Among these humorous entities was Cheff Boy-oh-Boy, Larry the Loon, Hughie the Newfoundland security guard and Jimmy the Janitor. In late 1974 he left radio to work for Wardair Airline creating, editing and published an exclusive in-flight magazine.He created his own production company Mike and Mack Productions in Toronto. 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[5] CHFI's morning drive time was given to Mad Dog and Billie, later called Jay and Billie, with Jay Michaels and Billie Holiday. I just happen to be a guy, I never did drink or anything, but I was tempted after we won that ballgame. After two years, he returned to his home town ofWinnipeg and made a reputation for himself as an investigative reporter at CKY. In 1989 he was appointed Chair of the Ontario Board of Censors,a post he held until 1992. Holger traveled all over Canada and the US creating and producing media and advertising projects. So it all turned out great. In 1962 he returned to Canada and took an announcing job at CJET, Smith Falls, ON. He is a world traveller with a pilot's license hefliesseveral planes including his favorite, anopen cockpit Tiger Moth. He also began writing jokes for the staff disc-jockeys, particularly morning man, . Meanwhile on University of Windsor campus radio CJAM he was a host interviewer. In the late 80s, while living in Hollywood, Dick founded Westwood Personalities, an exclusive DJ talent agency and represented some of the best on-air talent in North America. In 2002, she was named Chatelaine Woman Of Influence. "The success of the [Marathon of Hope]was totally based on the reception we got in Scarborough and Toronto," he said. 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. See and hear Foster Hewitt on hockey, including, the famous Paul Henderson goal against the Russians in 1972. He was one of the most entertaining jocks in Toronto in those days. For all of her work in the Toronto media, as well as her public speaking and charity work, Davis has been honoured by many different public organizations. Don Daynard is a 88 years old Canadian actor from . A regular caller was a teenaged Bud Riley, who would, more than two decades later, in August 1969, be shocked to discover that he would be replacing his radio hero in the news department at CKFH. Donald Earl Maynard, age 79, of East Lansing, MI passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021. October 14, 1955- February 5, 2020 DAYNARD, Michael - "Mike" to all who knew and loved him. With his father a Texas/Oklahoma cotton broker, his family was constantly pulling up stakes and he attended five different high schools. He also worked as a sound instructor for the Vancouver Film School from 1996-1998 and freelanced as a sound recordist for TV, Film and Commercials 1996-2014. DAYNARD, Robert. . The show was called "Daynard"s Drive-In. Steve even portrayed Dragnet's Jack Webb in an AT&T commercial!. Marnie North, who came early yesterday and sat in the front row to pay her respects to Mr. Fox, estimates she has raised $50,000 throughout her 19 years of participating in the Terry Fox Run. Don Poynter, Who Made Toilets Talk and Golf Balls Walk, Dies at 96 His line of novelty items was wide-ranging. CHFI wanted him for their morning show and offered him a deal he could not refuse. "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. Gerry Wilson was the long-time chief engineer at CKFH about 30 years. When Bud arrived at CKFH in July of 1969, the station was producing three newscasts per hour, in the 20-20 format. We're always focused on our listeners.". When Camroux moved to develop 1280 CHAM Hamilton into a Boss Radio format during the summer of 1970, Dick went with him. Erin Davis is the author of the book Mourning Has Broken: Love, Loss and Reclaiming Joy (HarperCollins, 2019) and a former media figure in Toronto, Ontario. He joined CKFH as a newsman in 1970 and assumed the post of news director when Marshall Armstrong left for Winnipeg. Video and Audio clips from www.rockradioscrapbook.com and private collections of Doug Thompson, CHUM Archives, Charlie Ritenberg, Bud Riley, Westlyn Mather, Don Shuttleworth, Bill Dulmage and others. [9], Davis's stint with EZ-Rock ended earlier than expected in April 2005, when it became known that she had agreed to return to CHFI the following September. 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. While doing the night time shift he would often take calls from listeners and comment on their conversations on the air. His first feature film was Porky's (1981, as Radio Announcer). His first attempt was at the age of 6 at Maple Leaf Stadium. Today, he divides his time between his place in Florida and his home in Barrie. He started working as an engineer for. On EZ-Rock, she joined Mike Cooper hosting the morning show. Maynard was equally deserving 23 years earlier to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, welcomed into the Canton shrine for any number of achievements as a member of the Class of 1987: His career 18.7 yards/catch average trails only Paul Warfield, Bob Hayes and Lance Alworth among Hall of Famers and remains 16th all-time but first for all players with at least 600 catches. Two months later he had 228 yards at Oakland in "the Heidi Game," and to this day is one of only seven different receivers in pro football history to notch two 200-yard games in the same season. He stopped for a short while at Richmond Hill's CFGM before he landed the morning spot on CKFH in 1967. He was the studio announcer on the$50,000 PyramidforDick Clarkand has been seen withDavid Lettermanon both his NBC and CBS shows. He was really a great one.". Apparently, the world's oldest woman, at 116, has "truck-tire flaps on the sides of her head.". 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. Daynard began his career in Owen Sound in 1953 and went from there to CHEX-television in Peterborough and then to CKCR in Kitchener. John is also in the wine business, principal of the solar powered winery, Harwood EstateVineyards in Hillier, Ontario in Prince Edward County. He was named to the Canadian Music Hall of Fameand theCanadian Broadcasters Hall of Fame. Daynard now resides in Darlington, east of Toronto. See some of the best photos of the Hall of Fame wide receiver and Super Bowl III champion. Daynard worked at CFRB as well as CKFM where he worked for 12 years. Then, Danard hosted CHFI"s morning drive time show from 1987 to 1999, for much of that time with co-host Erin Davis. ", "Don was really Texas all the way," longtime Jets public relations director Frank Ramos said. Loving mother of Kurt and his wife Colleen, Mary Cole and her husband Bill, Andrew, and Peter and his wife Heather. 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. Clickfor a sample of Mike Williams One-Liners. His last move was to CJEZ-FM in Toronto in 1989. My condolences to the family. July 28, 1941 - June 18, 2017, Joanne Daynard passed away on June 18, 2017 in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario. CKFHmorning man, Don Daynard,began his radio career in Owen Sound in 1953. We invite you to share condolences for Don Maynard in our Guest Book. While doing the morning show with Davis also made several appearances on TV. John Donabiestarted his radio career in Oshawa at CKLB in 1965. In 1962, he joined CJET in Smiths Falls and then briefly went to CFGM in Richmond Hill, Ontario before landing in Toronto, where he remained for the rest of his career. In 1970 George became host of the prestigious, long-running Starlight Serenade on CFRB. (see more on George on his bio further down on this page). In the summer of 1979 he switched to CBC-TV to host an interview programme, "Afternoon Delight". (Photo by Bernard Weil/Toronto Star via Getty Images) Embed PURCHASE A LICENSE Keith is now located in Montreal and has become a promoter of the romantic latin dance--The Tango! On the air and off, Don was the most liked of any announcer in the country. ", 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. At the age of fifteen, he literally fell into broadcasting and continued in this career for close to fifty years. 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. The lifestyle and wellness program received an award in its second season as Canadas best cable talk show. Six months later, she moved to Windsor, Ontario to work at CKLW Windsor (aka The Big Eight), where she has the distinction of being the first female co-host in the Detroit market. 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. His reputation was made when he made a yearly safari to Hollywood to produce well-researched, insightful celebrity interviews. 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. Tom Fultonfirst went on the air in BC but he very quickly found himself at CJCA Edmonton in 1964. He died at age 86 on January 10, 2022, in Ruidoso, New Mexico, United States. Still in media today, John is vice-president of Media Stats Inc. in Toronto. Don's reaction? Cherished son of Brenda and Anthony Daynard. ", 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. The man could flat play. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Curtis Mathew Daynard to pay them a last tribute. Dawn was a special assistant to Jim Pattison, the well known business magnet, philanthropist and media owner. See full bio More at IMDbPro Contact Info: View agent, publicist, legal on IMDbPro Known For Porky's Radio Announcer (1981) Act of Vengeance Newscaster (1986) Once Actor (1981) King of Kensington Actor (1977) Hide all | | Edit Filmography On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Mac Lipson's interview with Elvis on CKOY, Ottawa. [3] Davis hosted a live one-hour TV show called "W Live with Erin Davis" on the W Network in 2003/04. Mike Byfordwas named CKFH music director in 1970. He gave The Crew Cuts their first radio exposure--they were "Canadaires" in those days. Click here forSteve's Jan. 8, 1970 CKFH chart. To the family, many, many friends, and fans of this great person who played and loved the game of football. Their summer 2003 share of listening hours among 25- to 54-year-olds sits at 13.5 per cent, with 345,000 listeners compared to CHFI's 237,000. Who is winning, of course, depends on who is being measured. He had a wonderful career in football. A quarter of a century ago, more than 10,000 people crowded the square to welcome Mr. Fox. 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. Thank you, good Lord, for that wonderful chance. In October 2012, John was inducted into the Canadian Broadcasting Hall of Fame. But CHFI may have paid dearly in the short term for its decision to cut Ms. Davis, according to ratings numbers sent to radio stations yesterday (and being made public today) by BBM Canada. Newcomer Jack (92.5 FM) may add one soon. Later that same year, she also acted as Grand Marshal of the 2006 Toronto St. Patrick's Day Parade. 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. Don Daynard - Age difference caused problems for Don and Erin RadioViz 112 subscribers Subscribe 25 12K views 10 years ago Show more Don't miss out Get 1 week of 100+ live channels on us.. ", "Don was a great player. Steve O'Briencame to CKFH from WFIL in Philadelphia in 1969. in Anthropology, obtaining a Masters Degree in Archaeology two years later while working for CJRT-FM. In the early 80s Dick briefly returned to Metro 1430 (formerly CKFH.) Today he is the creator/producer of Salute To Canadian Legends, a 90 minute cross-Canada satellite radio talk show on Sirius XM. Bud's jokes, credited toWilliams,appeared several times a week in the popularSusan Fordcolumn. John Rodearrived at CKFH in 1969 after early successes at Louisville,(WIBG) Cincinnati and Boston (WRKO). 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. In 1972, he took his ideas to CFTR which had changed to a rock format where, as assistant p.d. Bob began his career in Quebec while he was studying at Laval University but found his way to Niagara Falls (CJRN) in 1966 and the following year moved to CJOE in London, Ontario. Nov 28, 2022 Updated Jan 5, 2023. Read the Dick Beddoesradio obituarywritten by his friend Fred Napoli. Don grew up with my Father in Colorado City TX. "I played the best and I believe I passed the test. On September 7, 2004, about 14 months after her abrupt departure from CHFI, Davis returned to Toronto radio. Check out a. joined the CKFH sales department in 1961 and stayed until 1981 when CHUM lured him to their sales department. Don Maynard changed my life when I first met him at Inn of the Mountain Gods in Ruidoso, NM, on March 7th, 2018. reached #7 on the CHUM chart. She is also an accomplished vocalist and fronted an oldies band for over 10 years. After the Giants released him during training camp in '59, he spent one season with the CFL's Hamilton Tiger-Cats, catching one pass for 10 yards. On March 19, 2016, John returned to radio with a show on the University of Toronto community FM station CIUT. Ramos recalled Don's gimmicks to optimize his automobile mileage and his pitching items like a home-cleaning product to teammates. Davis regularly appeared at various public events as both M.C. Today he is retired to the Parry Sound area of Ontario but for a time, he took work as a pro shop manager. Your email address will not be published. After two years, he was back in the recording studio, first with RCA and then with A&M. Barry Bailey recalls a report he filed to. "He picked up on Terry Fox. Gary died at Tucson in October, 2002 at the age of 61. His next stop was in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, in 2009 where he was a show host on KNOW radio. Advertisers make their decisions based on the fall and spring ratings, not the summer ones. 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. "He was really well liked by his teammates. His first attempt was at the age of 6 at Maple Leaf Stadium. 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. In 1972, CKFH Toronto PD Duff Roman called him to do afternoon drive and Dick jumped at the chance to return home to Toronto. Prabook is a registered trademark of World Biographical Encyclopedia, Inc. Don Danard, better known as Don Daynard, is a retired Canadian radio personality. Gary Hartcame to CKFH in April of 1971 from Winnipeg's CKRC where he had been since 1968. Fun has always been a key component of the Special Olympics, and radio personality Don Daynard was clearly . He was often kidded about his thriftiness. He started his career in the early 60s at CJOR in Vancouver before switching to C-FUN in the late 60s. 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. was 47 when he starred in this movie. Don Maynard, a UTEP football legend from 1954-56 when the school was known as Texas Western, died Monday at the age of 86. He opened CKFH in 1951. 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. In 1978 he was a summer student at CFTR as a musc searcher. "The sole was flexible so when you rounded your pass patterns, it was kind of like driving a car, making a 90-degree turn and you're not slipping," he said. Mal left Montreal in 1967 and landed at CKFH in Toronto. Bob Baker (Ray Collins)was CKFH's overnight jock from 1969 to 1970. and keynote speaker. When the authorities closed it down in 1967 (Marine Offences Act) he returned to Canada and a night time deejay job at CKFH. This article is about the media figure. He teamed with Namath in 1965 and one of the great pass/catch tandems in football history was off and flying. She said she was in Nathan Phillips when he came to Toronto and was so in awe that she maintains a scrapbook of Terry Fox-related newspaper clippings. [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. Jayne Mansfield posed for him so that he could make a shapely, sexy hot-water. Very humble, he didn't even reveal he was a Hall of Famer until the end of our conversation. She was out and partner Bob McGee was moved to an afternoon slot. In 1969, he convinced Bud to join him there. "The amazing thing, I think, about Terry Fox, is the incredible legacy that he built that he probably had no idea he'd be building," Mr. Miller said. Don Danard(born 1934), better known as Don Daynard, is a retired Canadianradio personality. Son of the late Murray Daynard and late Avis McLeod (Daynard). 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. This article was published more than 17 years ago. CKFH owner,Foster Hewitt(1902-1985), made hisfirst hockey broadcast on Feb. 16, 1922,over the Toronto Star newspaper's radio station CFCA.. (note: the first hockey broadcast on Feb. 8, 1923, was done by Norman Albert, a sports writer for the Star) For the next 50 years, Foster, the son of the Star's sports editor, was the leading figure in hockey broadcasting. He is now retired to Vancouver and has written a book about his five decades in media, "What's on the Air Tonight." May you find. (1998-2016, (photo: George (left)with Gordie Tapp at Lorne Greene's School ), Dick Beddoesradio obituarywritten by his friend Fred Napoli, https://www.amazon.ca/Insiders-Guide-Best-Canadian-Skiing/dp/0679024409, tp://www.endocrine.niddk.nih.gov/pubs/cushings/cushings.aspx#what. It was around that time that he created his own recording company,Airwave Records. Shortly after Davis joined Daynard, 'Don and Erin' became the top rated morning show in the market. in Anthropology, obtaining a Masters Degree in Archaeology two years later while working for CJRT-FM. That led to a midayshift on CHUM-FM in Toronto where he stayed until 1977. For the rest of the 70s he worked at two stations, CFTR Toronto (1975-1978), and CING-FM Burlington, Ontario, (1978 -1988). While working his usual 40-hour week, Budenrolled into a full-time academicprogramme at the University of Toronto to study Anthropology and Archaeology. Maynard was born Jan. 25, 1935, in Crosbyton, Texas. 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