Peter Gzowski: Voice of Canada
The Story
For three hours a day, five days a week - for 15 years - millions tuned in to CBC Radio's Morningside and Peter Gzowski. Despite Gzowski's dishevelled appearance, this beloved radio host cast his folksy charm across the country. When Gzowski died in 2002, Canadians paid tribute to the broadcaster whose stammering informality and comforting voice had become a symbol for Canada.
An outpouring of grief greets death of Peter Gzowski
Canadians mourn the death of "Captain Canada".
Peter Gzowski dies after battling lung disease
Friends and colleagues pay tribute to "Canada's greatest listener."
Peter Gzowski on his childhood in Galt, Ont.
Peter Gzowski on growing up as "Peter Brown" in Galt, Ont.
Morningside: The finale
Canada's beloved broadcaster says au revoir.
The first hour of CBC Radio’s last Morningside
Peter Gzowski's last Morningside radio show.
Public vs. private Peter Gzowski
Gzowski on his contrasting on-air, off-air personas.
Morningside’s three wise men
The celebrated panel of Stephen Lewis, Eric Kierans and Dalton Camp debate politics.
Peter Gzowski tees off for literacy fundraiser
Peter Gzowski on his golf tournament fundraiser.
Gzowski on his most uncomfortable interviews
Gzowski counts Northrop Frye, Shirley MacLain and Martin Short as his most difficult guests.
A ‘sleeping’ cricket with Stuart McLean
Stuart McLean and Peter Gzowski break down in a laughing fit.
Peter Gzowski spends summer on new book and TV show
Morningside host spends his holidays working on a new book and a new TV show.
Gzowski’s triumphant return to CBC Radio
Gzowski gets another stab at hosting Morningside.
Paul Soles interviews Peter Gzowski
Paul Soles interviews Gzowski on butting out, his recent trip to Poland and an upcoming book.
90 Minutes Dead: Peter Gzowski’s late-night show cancelled
Pulling the plug on Peter Gzowski's late-night talk show.
Peter Gzowski’s golf tips
Peter Gzowski gives host Bob McLean a few pointers on his favourite game.
Danny Finkleman’s bargains for a modern world
Finkleman finds bargains including city water, matches and a styptic pencil.
A teary debut for Gzowski’s 90 Minutes Live
The first guest on the inaugural 90 Minutes Live is overwhelmed by paint fumes, camera lights and a five-pound lobster.
Peter Gzowski fills in for Barbara Frum on As It Happens
As It Happens welcomes a new guest host.
Gzowski signs off from This Country in the Morning
The bright lights of TV lure the popular host away from radio.
Peter Gzowski: talking ‘sexy water’ on Radio Free Friday
Gzowski interviews Moses Znaimer about a "potent" water from Yugoslavia.
Peter Gzowski’s transition from writer to editor
The Toronto Star's new entertainment editor jokes about writers.
Sammy Davis Jr. interviews Peter Gzowski about his new job
The Toronto Star's new entertainment editor chats with the great American entertainer.