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Radio legend Roger Ashby to be inducted to the Canadian Music and Broadcast Industry Hall of Fame

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TORONTO, Nov. 17 /CNW/ - With more than 40 years of success in broadcasting, CHUM-FM radio personality Roger Ashby will be inducted to the Canadian Music and Broadcast Industry Hall of Fame. Ashby will be recognized for his achievements at the Canadian Music and Broadcast Industry Awards on Thursday, March 11, 2010, during Canadian Music Week, March 10-14, 2010, in Toronto.
Celebrating 40 years with CHUM radio this year, Roger Ashby is one of the best-known broadcasters in Toronto. Although his career officially started at a radio station in Hamilton, it wasn't until 1969 when Ashby started at CHUM that he was officially living his dream. What he didn't know at the time was that it would also be the start of a remarkable career in radio.
For 16 years he cranked out the hits on 1050 CHUM, a legendary Top 40 powerhouse during the late 50s, 60s, 70s and early 80s. He then moved across the hall to take the reigns as morning man on CHUM FM, where he continues to broadcast today. .....

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HISTORICAL ARTICLE: 1050 CHUM Turns 50

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ROCK AND ROLL WILL NEVER DIE, BUT 1050 CHUM DIED.

'Happy Birthday CHUM! We're anticipating 50 more, 'cuz ya know, "Rock and roll will never die!"'

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Jun 2007

1050 CHUM Turns 50

Canada's First Top 40 Radio Station Now Part of Major Media Empire

  

By: Lee Rickwood

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Anniversaries commemorate happenings of major historical significance or a more personally relevant nature. The 50th anniversary of 1050 CHUM rock radio is both. For fans of radio and pop music, 1050 CHUM generates some serious sentimental currency in our memory banks. And it generated some serious currency for the corporation ever since. Today, 1050 CHUM is now part of CTVglobemedia, following approval and finalization of its CHUM Ltd. acquisition, concluded barely one month after the AM station's 50th birthday. CHUM Limited assets at the time of acquisition included 34 radio stations, the A-Channel Network of 6 local stations, CKX Brandon, and 19 specialty stations including MuchMusic, Bravo!, Space, CP24 and CLT. But the number that really matters is 1050. As most folks recall it, the first of Canada's rock radio dynasties was born in humble and happenstance fashion. Founder Allan Waters was working for a man known as Jack Sharp, who owned of a number of enterprises, most notably a profitable patent-medicine business. Eventually, he had to sell off some of his holdings. Waters set his sights set on the medicine business, but he ended up with a money-losing radio station called CHUM. In December 1954, Waters took ownership. Only 250 watts and only broadcasting dawn until dusk. CHUM floundered until Waters heard a top 40 radio station while on vacation in Miami in the winter of 1956/57. The music wasn't to his taste, but he saw and heard a major opportunity. Despite internal protests, CHUM 1050 dropped Rosemary Clooney and her ilk, and started rocking around the clock on May 27, 1957. People who knew Waters (and people who had never heard of him) began to call him crazy, phoning him at all hours of the day and night pleading - demanding - that he 'take that noise off the air'. But Waters stuck with it, and he told the story many times how he would only allow 40 records into the station! The key to success, he felt, was repetition of those same records over and over. If anyone brought in another record, he would throw it - and/or the offender - out. The rest is history, as they say, and its captured in weekly CHUM charts. For many years, (weekly charts were produced from 1957 to 1986), those charts were the measure of success for musicians in Canada and the barometer of teen tastes and activities. Record retailers such as Sam the Record Man prominently displayed the week's chart and racked the 45 RPM singles according to its rankings. Every week, teens would flock to Sam's to check the charts. The job of every record promotion person was to secure a hallowed position therein. The job of every teen was to be cool, of course, so they had to have the latest 45s at home, and they had to have the car radio tuned to CHUM. "My memories of CHUM are of the 'back-seat' variety," teases a fan named Karen. "If you wanted to get a date, having a car was one thing, but it had to have radio. In those days, the dating scene and the music scene were directly connected. That's what I remember." In the early 60s, 1050 CHUM was credited with airing the Beatles a full year in advance of U.S. stations, thereby vaulting to the top of the Toronto radio pile. 1050 CHUM was a big part of the frenzy and fan-aticism that greeted the Toronto concert appearances by the Fab Four; DJ Duff Roman still calls the thrill of seeing the Beatles, and hearing the fans scream, as one of his most memorable. ...
As another fan recalls, listeners took notice and made contact, too. "I remember wanting to know the name of a certain song they had played, and I called in," describes long-time listener, Barb. "Well, we dialed the number, and it was the DJ himself who answered! I couldn't believe it. They were on air, but they were so accessible, so friendly, you thought they were playing records just for you." By 1974, Roman was made program director to take the station to a new level. The station morphed from Progressive to Album Oriented Rock, a somewhat more structured sound with a professional playlist. By 1977 the new sound was so successful that it had become the #1 FM station in Canada in terms of weekly circulation. By 1984 the next step in the evolution began. As the baby boom aged, CHUM-FM made the move to Adult Rock, launching the new sound with a TV ad takeoff on "The Big Chill."
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Fifty years on, the familiar neon sign still lights the street, and it still proclaims "Radio One 1050 CHUM". It towers over the city, it towers over all the memories from those days. It reminds us of era when radio ruled, and music was magic.
Happy Birthday CHUM! We're anticipating 50 more, 'cuz ya know, "Rock and roll will never die!"

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FROM OUR ARCHIVES - NOT PREVIOUSLY POSTED - 1050 CHUM EVENTS, CONCERTS AND CONTESTS - NOTE: THIS IS AN INFORMATION-ONLY POST - LINKS MAY NOT WORK

Amber Payie

Amber has hosted several events over her career and with CHUM! Here's a list of a few..


- The 1050 CHUM Saturday Night Oldies Dance
(2006/2007/2008)

- Canada Day Celebrations in the Beach
(2004/2005)

- Collingwood Elvis Festival - (2005/2006/2007)

- New Years Eve - King Edward Hotel -(2005)

- Southside Shuffle - (2005/2006/2007)

- 1050 CHUM Corvette Summer - (1998/1999)

- Pink & Posh Ball - Weekend to End Breast Cancer (2006)

- Toronto Marathon - Welcome Dinner - (2004/2005)

- Fab Four (Beatles Tribute Band)

- Toronto Jr. Jays Saturdays - (1997/1998/1999)
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Amber Payie

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I'm A Believer - Benefit for the Utopia Gristmill restoration project

He's sold 65 million records as a member of The Monkees TV show and he's finally coming back to Toronto! July 10th at the Capitol Event Theatre, 2492 Yonge Street.

Micky Dolenz will headline a benefit concert to help fund the restoration of the historic Bell's Gristmill in Utopia, Ontario (just west of Barrie). Dolenz will be singing many of his favourite hits including "Last Train to Clarksville", "Stepping Stone", "I'm a Believer" and others Monkees hits.

Toronto's 80's band The Spoons will kick off the night. They had a string of CHUM Chart Top 10 hits including "Tell No Lies" and "Nova Heart".
You can order tickets at www.ticketweb.ca or call 416-535-6710.
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1050 CHUM radio personality the late Marc Chambers goofing off with Marisa Lang manager and publicity agent for Jimi Bertucci and Abraham's Children. The Hollywood on Queensway is a very popular night spot in Toronto, Canada....

1050CHUM Jimi signs the celeb wall. Listen to the interview with Gord James on CHUM radio. Chum prepares to celebrate fifty years of putting music in the airwaves. Jimi has appeared on Chum radio many times over the years and still enjoys the mystery of radio interviews ( listen here )....

TORONTO When a company celebrates 50 years of existence it is a big deal. When Chum radio lights the 50 candles it's a humungos city celebration. One of the hottest dj's to hit the airwaves, was a good looking young man with a voice that said RADIO. Scott Carpenter returned to the helm as comfortable as he was 30 years ago when he hosted The Scott Carpenter Show. The Boogie Man as he was and is still known. displayed the same enthusiasm on air today as if it were yesteryear. Chum has been spinning hits and entertaining the metropolis since we can remember. Jimi and his band Abraham's Children have a lot to thank the monster of AM radio, they've been playing his music since 1972....READ MORE @
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Motorcycle enthusiasts are gearing up, excited for a sneak peak at hundreds of new models to be showcased at the Toronto Motorcycle Show Friday, December 12 - Sunday, December 14, 2008 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre!

The Toronto Motorcycle Show is the only Ontario event where the industry's major manufacturers showcase their new lineup. It's also the official launch pad for the one-of-a-kind 2009 seven-city Motorcycle & Moped Industry Council (MMIC) new model tour.

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CHUM RADIO FANFEST CONCERT

Archive Date - February 27, 2008

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Alanis Morissette, Finger Eleven, Jully Black, Elise Estrada, State of Shock, Canadian Idol winner Brian Melo and Kreesha Turner headline exclusive concert at the historic Masonic Temple in Toronto on March 7

CTVglobemedia's CHUM Radio Division announced today details for CHUM Radio Fanfest during Canadian Music Week on Friday, March 7 at Toronto's historic Masonic Temple. The inaugural Fanfest concert will be an annual marquee event to highlight Canadian Music Week. The event celebrates Canadian talent, from the country's established superstars to emerging artists. This year's lineup includes performances by Finger Eleven, Alanis Morissette, Jully Black, Brian Melo, Kreesha Turner, Elise Estrada and State Of Shock. Leveraging the influence of CHUM Radio's top-rated stations across the country, the CHUM Radio Fanfest concert has attracted an all-star lineup.

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As cooler temperatures approach, it is the ideal time to prepare lawns and gardens for the long winter ahead. A little work this fall can mean a stronger, healthier lawn in the spring.

Scotts Canada, the leading authority and innovator in lawn and garden care products, wants to help you with this important step. Over-seeding, or re-seeding, and fertilizing can lead to a more drought-, weed - and pest-resistant lawn and bigger blooms in the spring.

Scotts and 1050 CHUM are offering you the chance to win this prize pack valued at $75.00. ...Continue 1050 CHUM - Scotts Prize Pack Contest - (GTA 416/905) - Canadian ...

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PRESS RELEASES: The Art Of John Lennon Exhibit Comes To Toronto!

The Art of John Lennon opens this Thursday, June 17 at BCE PLace, 181 Bay St. in downtown Toronto.

Featuring 20 new releases never before shown in Canada, along with many rare editions and original drawings, this is the largest touring exhibition of Lennon’s art in North America.

The show is free to the public, and the hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 10 to 6 on Sunday. Many of the artworks will be available for purchase . with prices ranging from $300 to $20,000 CDN. Artwork catalogs and t-shirts will also be available.

This will be the only Canadian showing this year, so we hop to see you there!

CHUM LIMITED

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Anne Murray is Canada's foremost pop singer of the past four decades and is one of the best-known entertainers in the world. She's sold over 50 million albums to date and still tours to sell-out crowds.

"Friends & Legends" is Anne's 35th album, recorded with legendary producer Phil Ramone. On it she shares some of her favourite musical moments in her career with leading female vocalists in pop and country. Among her duet partners are Shania Twain - "You Needed Me", Martina McBride - "Danny's Song", Celine Dion - "When I Fall In Love", Carole King - "Time, Don't Run Out On Me", and Olivia Newton-John - "Cotton Jenny".

Here's your chance to win a copy of the new CD!

Contest closes: November 25, 2007.

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I'm A Believer - Benefit for the Utopia Gristmill restoration project

He's sold 65 million records as a member of The Monkees TV show and he's finally coming back to Toronto! July 10th at the Capitol Event Theatre, 2492 Yonge Street.

Micky Dolenz will headline a benefit concert to help fund the restoration of the historic Bell's Gristmill in Utopia, Ontario (just west of Barrie). Dolenz will be singing many of his favourite hits including "Last Train to Clarksville", "Stepping Stone", "I'm a Believer" and others Monkees hits.

Toronto's 80's band The Spoons will kick off the night. They had a string of CHUM Chart Top 10 hits including "Tell No Lies" and "Nova Heart".
You can order tickets at www.ticketweb.ca or call 416-535-6710.
For your chance to win tickets, click below!
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Famous CHUM CHART

To Be A Part Of Elvis Festival

On November 4th, 1957, Jailhouse Rock by Elvis Presley was number one on "CHUM's weekly Hit Parade" known as "The CHUM CHART." For decades, music lovers flocked to their favourite record bar to pick up the new CHUM CHART to follow the latest hit music. "CHUM's Hit Parde', compiled according to Record and Sheet Music Sales, Coin Machine Operators and Radio requests as determined by the CHUM weekly survey. Hard Headed Woman by Elvis Presley was number 1 on the CHUM CHART on July 21st, 1958, and had been on the chart for 5 weeks. On September 11th, 1961, Little Sister/His Latest Flame by Elvis Presley was number 1 after only 4 weeks on the CHUM CHART.


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Collingwood Is All Shook Up
No Vacancy At Heartbreak Hotel

Where: Various locations, Collingwood
When: July 26 -30
Cost: $5 - $75

'... On the topic of radio, do you still have any early CHUM Charts? Well as it turns out, those charts will be a major musical influence in programming the Festival's Main Stage Show featuring Award winning Elvis Tribute Artists Shawn Klush, Ray Guillemette, Robin Kelly and Ben Klein. 1050 CHUM DJ's will host this Saturday July 29 Vegas-styled show that tracks the history of Elvis from a Canadian perspective.'


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Early chum history

CHUM signed on the air on October 28, 1945 as a daytime-only station operated by Jack Q'Part, a manufacturer of patent medicines. The station's first decade was marked by a weak signal from Don Mills, struggles to attract advertisers, and programming ranging from country music to horse racing. As far as consistent streams of revenue went, the station relied on ethnic programming (including large chunks of time bought by future CHIN radio operator Johnny Lombardi) and recorded sermons from Southern preachers. After a decade, Q'Part sold the station to Allan Waters, who had worked for CHUM in various capacities since its early days. While on vacation in Miami, Waters paid attention to WQAM, one of the first stations to run a rock-based Top Forty format. Waters found listening to WQAM an experience akin to "rocks smashing together. Very hard to listen to."
Though Waters may not have enjoyed what he heard in Miami, he felt the format might be the station's salvation. Staffers at CHUM were shocked by a tape Waters played of fast-talking DJs, perky jingles, and that crazy rockin' and rollin' music. After studying tapes from several American Top Forty stations that finished first in the ratings in their markets, Waters settled on six key points that made these stations successful:

1. Exciting news all day and night, with regular newscasts at five minutes to the hour;
2. Playing the top forty tunes all the time, plus some standards;
3. Concentrating on "personality" shows;
4. Using announcers with enthusiasm and zip in their voice;
5. A fast and exciting pace all the time;
6. Unlimited on-the-air promotion.

On May 26, 1957, The Telegram tipped off the public that changes were coming to CHUM:

Radio station CHUM, whose work, like man's has been ending with the dying sun is taking on a woman-sized job tomorrow night. That's right—CHUM's work will never be done. With stepped up power (from 3,000 to 3,500 watts) and with new transmitter moved from Don Mills to Algonquin Island, CHUM, "the friendly station," aims to make more friends and influence more people with clearer signal and continuous programs for Metro and immediate areas.

At all hours of the day, listeners could now enjoy "the top 50 on 1050." The station's first published chart showed Elvis Presley's "All Shook Up" at number one, followed by the morals-destroying music of Pat Boone and Andy Williams.

Opening day DJs included Phil Ladd, Harvey Dobbs, Josh King

THE BEST CHUM HISTORY SITE: CANADIAN COMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION

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SITE LINK: http://www.broadcasting-history.ca/index3


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Ontario, City of Toronto

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LINK TO SITE: http://www.broadcasting-history.ca/index31944
York Broadcasters Ltd. was incorporated October 2. The company was then issued a licence by the Department of Transport to operate a new 1,000 watt radio station in Toronto, to be designated as CHUM. Around the same time, the company announced that R.T. Fulford was elected president and Al Leary, managing director of the new station. Fulford was president of C.E. Fulford Ltd. Leary had been manager of CKCL Toronto for 14 years.
1945
CHUM's construction was delayed by a freeze on the building of new stations and the purchase of new equipment by the Department of Munitians & Supply, because of the shortage of certain materials needed for the prosecution of war. Before the freeze, CHUM's new transmitter was packed and all ready to ship by Western Electric.
Managing director Al Leary announced in September that the new 1,000 watt CHUM would begin broadcasting in late October or the first week of November. CHUM would be the only Toronto area station operating on 60 cycles and would use the 1050 kHz frequency. The station would be operated by York Broadcasters Ltd., operated by Toronto businessmen R.T. Fulford (president), J.H.Q. Part, Al Leary and E.A. Byworth. Staff at this point would include Sgt. Dick MacDougall, formerly of CKCL and CFRB, and Dunc Chisholm, D.F.M., formerly with the R.C.A.F., and often heard on Air Force radio. Leary said it would be station policy to engage as many servicemen as possible. Plans were being made to establish a news department with an experienced reporter to cover important local happenings. Mayor Saunders would broadcast a half-hour talk on community affairs each Sunday. Jack Part was in the patent medicine business. He wanted a radio licence so he could promote the sale of his products.
Dick Dickinson joined the announce staff of CHUM from the Department of Transport (Radio Branch). He broke into the business at CHNC (New Carlisle, QC) and was then transferred from the technical staff to CKNB (Campbellton, NB) as chief announcer and studio engineer (before moving to CHUM).
CHUM Radio began broadcasting on October 28. Howard B. Chase of the CBC Board of Governors (to retire on November 15) spoke to the audience in the opening broadcast. He said, "The great duty of the privately owned stations is to provide service to their own special community, and it was for this reason that station CHUM was licensed". Mayor Robert Saunders also addressed the audience on opening day as well.
The daytime only station operated on a frequency of 1050 kHz with a power of 1,000 watts. Studios and offices were on the top floor of the Hermant Building at 21 Dundas Square. The transmitter site was on Lot 5, Concession 3, east of Yonge Street (south-east corner of Don Mills Road and Lawrence Avenue East), North York Township, York County. One 233 foot tower was used. CHUM - "The Friendly Station" - was owned and operated by York Broadcasters Ltd. CHUM was Toronto's fifth radio station and the first new station for the city, of the post-war era.
Programming in the early days consisted of a popular weekly report from the city's mayor, two daily live musical programs; a breakfast routine with such personalities as Monty Hall and Larry Mann, and a noon-hour country and western show known as the Danforth Radio Show. Dick MacDougal was CHUM's first announcer and program director.
Announcer Wally Hopper left CHUM.
1945-46
CHUM established its own merchandising division. The department put out a monthly publication with separate editions for the grocery and drug trades, and was experimenting with a listener sheet to be distributed free to every home in the city. "CHUM, The Retailer's Friend", consisted largely of merchandising information about products in these two fields, advertised over the station.
Neil LaRoy and Nancy Graham were added to CHUM's special features staff. Alf Stanton was now handling CHUM's music department. He had been with CKEY.
1946
In the spring, a fire in the Hermant Building’s basement forced CHUM off the air for a time. Phone service was lost and the program feed from the studios to the transmitter site was cut. Station staff jumped into action and set up a temporary studio at the transmitter building. Programming resumed the following day from the temporary studio location.
R. T. Fulford announced his retirement as president of York Broadcasters Ltd. John H. Part, secretary-treasurer, was elected president having withdrawn from Mason’s United Advertisers Agency Ltd. Fulford would take up the post of vice-president of York Broadcasters. Part would remain president of Mason Remedies Ltd. and International Associated Products Ltd.
Later in the year, Rolly Ford was appointed manager of CHUM. He had been commercial manager and would continue in that role as well.
CHUM was erecting a new building on Mutual Street near Carlton. It was hoped the station would move in to the new facility, early in 1947.
Johnny Lombardi began his broadcasting career at CHUM. The future owner of CHIN Radio hosted a Sunday afternoon program.
There was a fire in the Hermant Building, home of CHUM. The fire cut off all phone communications and completely severed the lines between the studios and East York transmitter site. The following day, staff were able to set up an emergency studio and broadcast directly from the transmitter site. When the BUP newswire failed, threatening the station's scheduled hourly newscasts, news editor Fred Wilson went to BUP's office and phoned flashes to the transmitter site as they came over the wires. The information was taken down by shorthand and transcribed for the announcers.
Bob Martin was an announcer. Roland Koster was an operator. Fred Wilson was news editor.
The CHUM sales department was reorganized. Gerry Purcell and Bill Slade were placed in charge of all business for national accounts. Both were recent army discharges. Traffic officer Vern Page hosted a Sunday afternoon safety broadcast on CHUM.
R.T. Fulford announced his retirement as president of York Broadcasters Ltd. John H. Part, secretary-treasurer was elected president, having withdrawn from Mason's United Advertisers Agency Ltd. Fulford would take up the post of vice-president of York Broadcasters while Part remained as president of Mason Remedies Ltd. and International Associated Products Ltd.
Al Leary, former part owner and managing director of CHUM, opened a new office in San Francisco where he would represent Canadian radio stations and publications in California, Oregon and Washington.
CHUM was erecting a new office and studio complex on Mutual Street, near Carlton. It was expected to be ready for use in 1947.
Passengers on all flights of American Airlines at Toronto were provided with last minute sports scores courtesy of the CHUM newsroom.
Commercial manager Rolly Ford was appointed manager of CHUM. He entered radio in 1930 at CJCJ Calgary. He also worked at the Vancouver Sun, CJOR Vancouver and the National Film Board and served with the RCAF. Ford joined the CHUM sales staff earlier this year and was then appointed commercial manager. As manager, he would continue on in the commercial manager role. Harry sayers, formerly with "Marketing", was appointed public relations director for CHUM.
1947
CHUM's new building was expected to be open for business around March 17. Centrally located on Mutual Street at Granby, one block from Maple Leaf Gardens, the new facility contained a spacious auditorium. The main enterence led right into the auditorium. The studios were in the main part of the building and offices were in the wings on either side.
CHUM was offering listeners up to $5.00 for the best news story sent in for "Tele-Flash News".
Bill Lennox joined the CHUM announce staff. Vern Hill joined the CHUM announce staff from CHML in Hamilton. Joan Orr joined the CHUM sales department from CKLN Nelson where she was manager.
In early May, CHUM manager Rolly Ford, announced the station hoped to move into its new building later in the month. The building was one-story, had a frontage of 102 feet and a depth of 89 feet. It had a basement and provision for a second floor.
The CHUM studios and offices moved to the Fulpart Building, 225 Mutual Street at Granby in Toronto. The name Fulpart represented R. T. Fulford and John (Jack) H. Part. The impressive new one-storey building incorporated many of the latest developments in studio design. The location was later sold to RCA Studios and the failing radio station settled for less imposing quarters at 250 Adelaide Street West.
Dick MacDougal left for the CBC. Bill Pring (operator) left CHUM for CKNX in Wingham. Dennis Olorenshaw joined CHUM as publicity director.
CHUM had an FM mobile unit.
1948
The CBC Board recommended for approval, CHUM's application for an FM station (100.7 MHz, 3,200 watts, 204 feet above average terrain).
The CBC also recommended for approval, the transfer of 799 shares in York Broadcasters Ltd.
Ron McAllister hosted "Matter of Opinion".
The CBC Board approved a change of operating hours for the FM station. This would enable CHUM-FM to have a full broadcasting schedule which had to date been restricted by the day only hours of CHUM-AM.
1948-49
CHUM introduced a profit-sharing plan for its employees. The plan would give employees from five to 25% of their annual payroll earnings with the actual percentage being determined by the station's total sales volume rather than on net profits.
1949
Ted Root was the new commentator on Spotlight Sports Parade. Some on-air names and programs: Michael Hopkins (City Hall News), Stephen Trent (Blightly Calling - Saturdays), Larry Mann (Larry's Coffe Shop - 6:45 to 9:00 a.m.), Our Town (2:30 to 3:00 p.m.), Holiday Newsreel (6-7 p.m.) and For Men Only (Saturdays). Phil Stone was sports director and announcer. He came to the station on February 1. Adele Evans hosted a program of children's stories and was known as Aunt Susan. Bob Hall and Verne Hill were on the announce staff. Aurele Boisvert was chief engineer. Ken Smith and Mel Lovell were operators.
Slogan: More local advertisers use CHUM than ALL other Toronto stations combined! CHUM gets results!
Mike Hopkins left CHUM to become manager of the new CKLB (formerly CKDO) in Oshawa. Al Collins, another former CHUM employee, would be president and general manager of the Oshawa station.
1950
Gord Atkinson brought his Bing Crosby program over to CHUM from CFRB. He also became the station's record librarian. Chuck Cook joined CHUM's announce staff from WEBR in Buffalo. He had worked in Western Canadian radio before moving to the U.S. Don Macleod left CHUM to become commercial manager at CKNW in New Westminster. Vern Hill read news. Leigh Stubbs was program director. John Cleary was an announcer. Phil Stone was sports director. Mel Lovell was an engineer. Harry Rasky was news editor. He left CHUM news for the CKEY news department. Former CHUMer Bill Todd had also joined CKEY. The Johnny Lombardi Show was on CHUM. Josh King was on-air at the station.
Jack Part announced the appointment of Bob Lee as CHUM's manager. Lee had been the station's commercial manager and succeeded Rolly Ford who entered the selling field.
1951
Adele Evans known on-air as Aunt Susan, hosted a daily children's program on CHUM. Former commercial manager Don Macleod was named manager of KATY in San Luis Obispo, California.
Roy Green joined CHUM as an operator. He had been with CHNO Sudbury.
1952
Wendy Paige (Leigh Stubbs) was women's commentator.
1953
Gord Atkinson left CHUM for Ottawa's CFRA. Roy Green was named chief operator of CHUM. Bob Lee was manager.
Late in the year, CHUM made a change to its format. The only dusk-to-dawn station in the country could not afford big names like the larger Toronto stations so decided to have no names at all...just quiet melodic music, with occasional broadcasts not of news but just the headlines.
The BBG approved the transfer of 40,000 common shares in York Broadcasters Ltd.
Stan Edwards became special events director.
1954
Roy Partridge joined CHUM's announcing staff. He had been with CKCK Regina and CJOB Winnipeg.
Jack Part, president of Adrem Ltd. and CHUM Radio, stepped down in favour of Allan F. Waters. Part would spend more time with Adrem Ltd. in the U.S. and abroad. Waters would preside over CHUM which would continue to be managed by Bob Lee. He would also concern himself with the domestic side of Adrem Ltd.

READ ARTICLE HERE: http://www.broadcasting-history.ca/index3

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FAREWELL TO 1050 CHUM

The long farewell: Brad Jones waves CHUM goodbye fyimusic.ca

The long farewell: Brad Jones waves CHUM goodbye

Friday May 1 2009 - 7:03AM

One might be tempted to call it the final curtain when, after his shift today, 30-plus year veteran CHUM Radio employee Brad Jones walks out of the Toronto station for the last time. Hired as an operator by Warren Cosford, serving various masters over the years, including J. Robert Wood, Jones has made numerous friends in the industry over the years, and enjoyed many a game of gold within industry alumni and associates. The following is a press release issued yesterday announcing the departure of the last man serving an old and trusted music radio station friend.The format change of 1050CHUM to CP24 Radio 1050 on March 26th affected a number of individuals and positions, including Brad Jones, Program Director 1050CHUM. I asked Brad to stay and help us through the transition; he agreed and did an amazing job with the format restructuring. Brad has played a major role in the success of 1050CHUM over many years and is a truly talented, professional “CHUM Radio” guy. Brad’s last day with us will by Friday May 1st. Please join me in thanking him for all he has done and wishing him the very best with his future endeavors.

Bill

Bill Bodnarchuk VP General Manager 104.5 CHUM FM, CP24 Radio 1050
The long farewell: Brad Jones waves CHUM goodbye fyimusic.ca

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The Canada Post -- Maple Life - 1050 CHUM switched to OFF
For the first time in 50 years there's been a strange silence in Toronto's air. For half a century, Elvis, Motown, Buddy Holly, the Beach Boys, Aretha Franklin, Roy Orbison, The Righteous Brothers, The Beatles, Creedence Clearwater Revival and the Stones were all just a dial punch away, cloistered in the golden play lists of Toronto's once unstoppable rock 'n roll-era oldies AM radio station, 1050 CHUM. 1050 CHUM disappeared without ceremony March 26, the victim of changing media times, an all-time low ratings performance and the decreasing demographic clout of the boomer generation who drove the hit-after-hit powerhouse in Canadian broadcasting, and an iconic model of Top 40 radio, from the late 1950s on. Now, Ontario's main force in the daily lives of post-World War II teenagers and a defining element in Canada's cultural life, is no more. Sadly, 1050 CHUM died quietly after a long and steady decline. Even its home at 1331 Yonge St, a local landmark for decades, has been sold to condo developers. Replacing 1050 CHUM is CP24 Radio 1050, an audio stream from the CP24 local live TV news channel that's part of the Citytv property also taken over by CTV. Who might pick up the golden oldies slack in the Toronto listening area? Who knows? The 55-plus demographic might be substantial ­ 27 percent of the population ­ but it's less than 1 percent of advertising dollars target that age group. Which means end of story. End of an era.

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The first 1050 CHUM Chart, May 27, 1957 - YouTube tracks

The first 1050 CHUM Chart, May 27, 1957

1. All Shook Up, Elvis Presley
2. Love Letters In The Sand, Pat Boone
3. I Like Your Kind Of Love, Andy Williams
4. Bye Bye Love, Everly Brothers
5. Start Movin' (In My Direction), Sal Mineo
6. Dark Moon, Gale Storm
7. A White Sport Coat (And A Pink Carnation), Marty Robbins
8. Fabulous, Charlie Gracie
9. The Girl With The Golden Braids, Perry Como (NOT AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE) 
10. Yes Tonight Josephine, Johnnie Ray

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Chart #1 - Monday, May 27, 1957 - TOP 50
1. All Shook Up Elvis Presley
2. Love Letters In The Sand Pat Boone
3. I Like Your Kind of Love Andy Williams
4. Bye Bye Love The Everly Brothers
5. Start Movin' (In My Direction) Sal Mineo
6. Dark Moon Gale Storm
7. A White Sport Coat (And a Pink Carnation) Marty Robbins
8. Fabulous Charlie Gracie
9. The Girl with the Golden Braids Perry Como
10. Yes Tonight, Josephine Johnnie Ray
11. Little Darlin' The Diamonds
12. Come Go With Me The Dell-Vikings
13. Why Baby Why Pat Boone
14. Gone Ferlin Husky
15. Round and Round Perry Como
16. School Day Chuck Berry
17. Party Doll Steve Lawrence
17. Party Doll Buddy Knox
18. So Rare Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra
19. I'm Walkin' Fats Domino
19. I'm Walkin' Ricky Nelson
20. Butterfly Charlie Gracie
20. Butterfly Andy Williams
21. Mama Look At Bubu Harry Belafonte
22. Four Walls Jim Reeves
22. Four Walls Jim Lowe
23. Sittin' in the Balcony Don Cornell
23. Sittin' in the Balcony Johnny Dee
23. Sittin' in the Balcony Eddie Cochran
24. Wonderful! Wonderful! Johnny Mathis
25. Rosie Lee The Mello-Tones
25. Rosie Lee The Tune Drops
26. Young Blood The Coasters
27. Valley of Tears Fats Domino
28. Freight Train Rusty Draper
29. Marianne The Hilltoppers
29. Marianne Terry Gilkyson & The Easy Riders
30. I'm Stickin' With You Jimmy Bowen with The Rhythm Orchids
31. Love is a Golden Ring Frankie Laine
32. I'm Sorry The Platters
33. Empty Arms Teresa Brewer
33. My Empty Arms Ivory Joe Hunter
34. Teenage Crush Tommy Sands
35. Lucille Little Richard
36. My Love Song Tommy Sands
37. Jamie Boy Kay Starr
38. After School Randy Starr
39. Little White Lies Betty Johnson
40. One For My Baby (And One More For The Road) Tony Bennett
41. Rock Your Little Baby To Sleep Buddy Knox
42. Mangos Rosemary Clooney
43. Mama Guitar Don Cornell
44. Flip Top Dan Belloc
45. Jim Dandy Lavern Baker & The Gliders
46. Bernardine Pat Boone
47. Pledge of Love Ken Copeland
47. Pledge of Love Mitchell Torok
48. I Just Don't Know The Four Lads
49. Harem Dance Armenian Jazz Sextet
50. I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter Billy Williams

Canadian Thanksgiving Week Countdown (part 7 of 7) - Based on October 1968 Canadian Thanksgiving Weekend Countdown - YouTube tracks

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This Countdown was played on the Canadian Thanksgiving weekend in October of 1968.

NOTE: ORIGINAL COUNTDOWN CONTAINED 300 TRACKS. WE ARE POSTING 70 TRACKS OVER 7 DAYS.

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LISTEN TO TRACKS 1 TO 10 HERE
LISTEN TO TRACKS 11 TO 20 HERE
LISTEN TO TRACKS 21 TO 30 HERE
LISTEN TO TRACKS 31 TO 40 HERE
LISTEN TO TRACKS 41 TO 50 HERE
LISTEN TO TRACKS 51 TO 60 HERE


61 TO 70 OF 70

61 Sunshine Superman - Donovan
62 Reflections - Supremes
63 Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
64 Wooly Bully - Sam The Sham
65 Respect - Aretha Franklin
66 Baby Love - Supremes
67 Happy Together - Turtles
68 It's All In The Game - Tommy Edwards
69 I Think Were Alone Now - Tommy James & The Shondells
70 Last Train To Clarksville - Monkees

Canadian Thanksgiving Week Countdown (part six) - Based on October 1968 Canadian Thanksgiving Weekend Countdown - YouTube tracks

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This Countdown was played on the Canadian Thanksgiving weekend in October of 1968.

NOTE: ORIGINAL COUNTDOWN CONTAINED 300 TRACKS. WE ARE POSTING 70 TRACKS OVER 7 DAYS.

MAY NOT BE ORIGINAL RADIO EDITS

LISTEN TO TRACKS 1 TO 10 HERE
LISTEN TO TRACKS 11 TO 20 HERE
LISTEN TO TRACKS 21 TO 30 HERE
LISTEN TO TRACKS 31 TO 40 HERE
LISTEN TO TRACKS 41 TO 50 HERE


51 TO 60 OF 70

51 Eve Of Destruction - Barry Mcguire
52 Down In The Boondocks - Billy Joe Royal
53 Ferry Cross The Mersey - Gerry & The Pacemakers
54 Do Wah Diddy - Manfred Mann
55 Honey - Bobby Goldsboro
56 And I Love Her - Beatles
57 He's So Fine - Chiffons
58 Help Me Rhonda - Beach Boys
59 Groovy Kind Of Love - Mindbenders
60 The Good, The Bad, The Ugly - Hugo Montenegro























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Canadian Thanksgiving Week Countdown (part five) - Based on October 1968 Canadian Thanksgiving Weekend Countdown - YouTube tracks

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This Countdown was played on the Canadian Thanksgiving weekend in October of 1968.

NOTE: ORIGINAL COUNTDOWN CONTAINED 300 TRACKS. WE ARE POSTING 70 TRACKS OVER 7 DAYS.

MAY NOT BE ORIGINAL RADIO EDITS

LISTEN TO TRACKS 1 TO 10 HERE
LISTEN TO TRACKS 11 TO 20 HERE
LISTEN TO TRACKS 21 TO 30 HERE
LISTEN TO TRACKS 31 TO 40 HERE


41 TO 50 OF 70

41 Cherry Cherry - Neil Diamomd
42 Groovin' - Young Rascals
43 Mirage - Tommy James & The Shondells
44 Do You Believe In Magic - Lovin' Spoonful
45 Bend Me, Shape Me - American Breed
46 Georgie Girl - Seekers
47 Dedicated To The One I Love - Mamas & Papas
48 California Girls - Beach Boys
49 Daydream Believer - Monkees
50 Hanky Panky - Tommy James & The Shondells




















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Canadian Thanksgiving Week Countdown (part four) - Based on October 1968 Canadian Thanksgiving Weekend Countdown - YouTube tracks

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This Countdown was played on the Canadian Thanksgiving weekend in October of 1968.

NOTE: ORIGINAL COUNTDOWN CONTAINED 300 TRACKS. WE ARE POSTING 70 TRACKS OVER 7 DAYS.

MAY NOT BE ORIGINAL RADIO EDITS

LISTEN TO TRACKS 1 TO 10 HERE
LISTEN TO TRACKS 11 TO 20 HERE
LISTEN TO TRACKS 21 TO 30 HERE


31 TO 40 OF 70

31 Pretty Woman Roy Orbison
32 She Loves You Beatles
33 Society's Child Janis Ian
34 Sittin' On The Dock Of The Bay Otis Redding
35 This Diamond Ring Gary Lewis & The Playboys
36 Sheila Tommy Roe
37 Sunny Bobby Hebb
38 Come Go With Me Del-Vikings
39 Up Up And Away Fifth Dimension
40 Hanky Panky Tommy James & The Shondells





















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Canadian Thanksgiving Week Countdown (part three) - Based on October 1968 Canadian Thanksgiving Weekend Countdown - YouTube tracks

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This Countdown was played on the Canadian Thanksgiving weekend in October of 1968.

NOTE: ORIGINAL COUNTDOWN CONTAINED 300 TRACKS. WE ARE POSTING 70 TRACKS OVER 7 DAYS.

MAY NOT BE ORIGINAL RADIO EDITS


LISTEN TO TRACKS 1 TO 10 HERE
LISTEN TO TRACKS 11 TO 20 HERE


21 TO 30 OF 70

21 Windy - Association
22 Come On Down To My Boat - Every Mothers Son
23 White Rabbit - Jefferson Starship
24 I Wanna Hold Your Hand - Beatles
25 Downtown - Petula Clark
26 Summer In The City - Lovin' Spoonfull
27 1,2,3, Red Light - 1910 Fruitgum Co.
28 Love Is Blue - Paul Mauriat
29 Breaking Up Is Hard To Do - Neil Sedaka
30 Kicks - Paul Revere & The Raiders





















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Canadian Thanksgiving Week Countdown (part two) - Based on October 1968 Canadian Thanksgiving Weekend Countdown - YouTube tracks

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This Countdown was played on the Canadian Thanksgiving weekend in October of 1968.

NOTE: ORIGINAL COUNTDOWN CONTAINED 300 TRACKS. WE ARE POSTING 70 TRACKS OVER 7 DAYS.

MAY NOT BE ORIGINAL RADIO EDITS

LISTEN TO TRACKS 1 TO 10 HERE


11 TO 20 OF 70

11 Johnny Angel Shelley Fabares
12 Never My Love Association
13 Last Kiss J. Frank Wilson
14 Whiter Shade Of Pale Procol Harum
15 Donna Richie Valens
16 Sounds Of Silence Simon & Garfunkel
17 Something Stupid Frank & Nancy Sinatra
18 Where Did Our Love Go Supremes
19 Monday Monday Mamas & Papas
20 Pleasant Valley Sunday Monkees























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