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 CBC has been the voice of Canada since 1936, enlightening, connecting & reflecting listeners from coast to coast to coast. Here is a sample of vintage radio clips featured at the CBC Museum. |
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Foster
Hewitt broadcast his first hockey game in 1923 and quickly became the
voice of hockey with the familiar phrase, "He shoots... He scores!" Whether
working from a cold rooftop or a cramped wooden booth, Foster Hewitt never
failed to make even the slowest game exciting. His commitment to hockey
never flagged, and in his 50 years as a sportscaster, he never missed a
single game!  |
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ENTERTAINMENT
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One
of the most often remembered radio shows from early days was The Happy
Gang. The talented cast of Bert Pearl, Bob Farnon, Kay Stokes and Blain
Mathe used a combination of lively music, light-hearted humour and playful
conversation to entertain Canadian listeners from 1937 to 1959. |
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NEWS
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Best
known for his role as Pa Cartwright on the American western series Bonanza,
Lorne Greene got his start as a radio announcer for CBC. His deep booming voice
earned him the nickname "The Voice of Doom" when he served as CBC's principal
radio news anchor during the war years. |
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CURRENT
AFFAIRS
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Peter
Gzowski became a household name as the host of two eclectic public affairs
radio shows: This Country in the Morning (1971-74) and later Morningside (1982-1997). His curiosity, sensitivity and wit, combined with his patriotism
and ability to project personal warmth, made him one of the best-loved
broadcasters in Canada. |
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CHILDREN'S
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Fredericton-born
teacher and writer Mary Grannan started reading her heart-warming stories
to a national audience in 1939. She entertained generations of listeners
with her imaginative and humorous tales, capturing the essence of childhood
in programs such as Just Mary and Maggie Muggins. |
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