A DEATH OF CHUM ARTICLE CLIP

A DEATH OF CHUM ARTICLE CLIP

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1050 CHUM/CP 24 format flip from a Dutch perspective
Posted by Paul Jeffries on April 4, 2009, 12:59 am
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I came across this news article from a Dutch website. Apparently CHUM's format flip was newsworthy over there too.
http://www.radiovisie.eu/int/nieuws.rvsp?art=00080066

I copied and pasted the text at Freetranslation.com and pasted it below to give you a rough idea as to what the article is about:
Canada: 1050 Chum from the ether Wednesday 1 April 2009
Lovers of oldies in the Canadian Toronto must on missing to a new alternative. Past Thursday, 26 March pulled CTVglobemedia after a lot of decades the plug from the 1050 CHUM. In place is dispatched now the audiosignaal of news station ‘CablePulse24' under the name CP24 Radio 1050.
The disappearing of 1050 CHUM is the consequence of large-scale savings with owner CTVglobemedia. The oldieszender scored yet namely but a market share of 1,2%, through which the the too little money yielded. Therefore became replace in first authority the live deejays largely through voicetracks.
Now one is gone yet a step further to replace through 1050 CHUM through CP Radio 1050, a station with paramount attention for the news. With this hopes can go CTVglobemedia the competition at with 680 News (CFTR) of Rogers, that a market share gets of 5.4%.

 

CHUM - GREAT PLAYLIST GREAT SOUND

Re: How 1050 CHUM could have sounded...

Posted by Scott Carpenter (boogie2) on April 16, 2009, 11:21 am, in reply to "How 1050 CHUM could have sounded

That station had a 6000 title playlist, all of which were in rotation... just not equally!! Do you seriously believe that ANY radio station would rotate a playlist that deep equally? That's the fastest route to suicide that I know. There HAS to be a "power rotation" of some sort, or you run the risk of becoming the "what the hell was THAT song?" station. Deep playlist, but not enough familiar music. That's the fastest route to the ratings toilet in history! Even W-CBS FM (which has drastically enlarged it's playlist) is only up to 1200 or so. Knowing Dan Mason as I do I doubt that he goes REAL deep into it real often. I remember listening to the last show I did on CHUM. In 45 years I seldom had the opportunity to listen to one of my shows intact, only through scoped airchecks. I remember commenting to Sandee "Man... Brad is REALLY putting some great music into that rotation." The fact is, CHUM played FAR more "Oh Wow!" songs than any other oldies station I ever heard. BTW, the average playlist for oldies stations in the US dropped to as low as 400 titles in some cases. The playlist was not the reason CHUM went away. Music belongs on FM, not AM.

 

The first 1050 CHUM Chart, May 27, 1957

The first 1050 CHUM Chart, May 27, 1957



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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



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 (sound sample), Phil Stone, Peter Nordheimer, and Hank Noble.

John Mahjor in CAB Hall of Fame

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JOHN MAJHOR INDUCTEE CAB-HALL OF FAME AWARD

John Majhor CAB-Hall of Fame Award
John Majhor certainly earned a place in Canadian broadcasting history as our country’s first “live” Video Jockey, but he also did so much more.

John, who passed away last year at the age of 53, got his start with 1050 CHUM in 1975. In 1978, he joined CHUM’s “9 O’clock Rock”, where he took over as the primary host the next year. John stayed with that show until 1984, while continuing his daily DJ shifts.

That year he made a smooth transition from radio to television when he became Canada’s first “live” veejay on the groundbreaking show “Toronto Rocks”. John’s knowledge of the latest hits, combined with his wit, charm and engaging personality, made the show an instant hit, and turned John into an even bigger star. In following years, John Majhor would climb new summits, becoming the host of CHUM’s coveted morning show, hosting CITY-TV’s “Lunch Television”, and working extensively in the US.

In addition to his talent as a radio and television broadcaster, John Majhor was an engineering visionary. He was the co-inventor of a US patent for internet-based independent programming of radio stations customized to the needs of their community. John was also one of the early proponents of internet radio.

John Majhor was a unique and natural talent who graced Toronto throughout the 70s, 80s and 90s. His passion for entertaining and engaging his radio and television audiences was palpable. Not only was he respected and appreciated by listeners, viewers and fellow broadcasters, John also had the respect of all those he met and interviewed, becoming lifelong friends with many of those whose paths he crossed.

John’s career provides us with an inspiring model. He was a consummate professional, an innovative programmer, and a person who was passionately committed to his community and his fellow citizens.

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CHUM RELATED ARTICLES

(DICK SMYTH)

LINK: Here's How Things Look To Dick Smyth Today Canadian Thinker by ...

Dick Smyth brings back a lot of memories for me. Memories of getting ready for high school and hearing Dick "boom" the news on 1050 CHUM.

I especially enjoyed the years of "Tom, Dick and Henny." Tom Rivers was the jock, while my "hero" Brian Henderson did sports. Henny is one of the main reasons I decided to get into the business. What a superb writer.

Anyway, I heard Smyth last night and the subject was "is Christmas under attack"? This was on the heels of that clucked out judge bitch who yanked the Christmas tree out of the lobby of the court room on Jarvis Street.

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1050 CHUM HELPED MANY CAREERS

1050 CHUM HELPED MANY CAREERS


LINK: Moxy (band): Facts, Discussion Forum, and Encyclopedia Article

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In the spring of 1974, Buzz Shearman joined up with Earl Johnson , Bill Wade, and bassist Kim Fraser. Still calling themselves Leigh-Ashford, they made their first appearance on the music scene in October 1974 at ScarboroughScarborough, Ontario
Scarborough is the area that forms the eastern part of the City of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It was named by Elizabeth Simcoe in 1796 who was inspired by the Scarborough Bluffs which reminded her of the white cliffs near her home in England....
's notorious rock club "The Knob Hill Hotel". Shortly thereafter, Fraser was replaced by Terry Juric on the recommendaion of Earl Johnson and the group changed its name to MOXY. Their first single release was a trial run of "Can't You See I'm A Star", which was distributed by Yorkville Records. The promising sound of the single received heavy radio support from CHUM (AM)CHUM (AM)
CHUM, broadcasting at 1050 kHz on the Amplitude modulation dial, is a Canada radio station licensed to Toronto, Ontario. 1050 CHUM was a legendary Top 40 powerhouse during the late 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, and early 1980s; ........

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CHUM HIT PARADE - CHUM CHARTS

CHUM HIT PARADE - CHART Week: 05/22/67

Week: 05/22/67
Format: T40 CHUM - TORONTO
CHUM HIT PARADE
WEEK OF MAY 22, 1967
1. Him Or Me - Paul Revere & Raiders 2
2. Groovin' - Young Rascals 4
3. Creeque Alley - Mamas & Papas 3
4. Respect - Aretha Franklin 7
5. Here Come My Baby - Tremeloes 15
6. Bowling Green - Everly Brothers 12
7. Close Your Eyes - Peaches & Herb 10
8. Release Me - Englebert Humperdinck 1
9. Shake A Tail Feather - James & Bobby Purify 23
10. Mirage - Tommy James & Shondells 21
11. Girl You'll Be A Woman Soon - Neil Diamond 6
12. Happy Jack - The Who 5
13. The Happening - Supremes 8
14. Somethin' Stupid - Frank & Nancy Sinatra 11
15. I Was Kaiser Bill's Batman - Whistlin' Jack Smith 16
16. Puppet On A String - Sandie Shaw 34
17. Six O'clock - Lovin' Spoonful 13
18. Can't Take My Eyes Off You - Frankie Valli 27
19. I Got Rhythm - The Happenings 14
20. Sweet Soul Music - Arthur Conley 17
21. My Girl Josephine - Jerry Jaye 35
22. When I Was Young - Eric Burdon & Animals 9
23. Give And Take - Mandala 25
24. Two In The Afternoon - Dino, Desi & Billy 43
25. Making Memories - Frankie Laine 20
26. All I Need - Temptations 42
27. Too Many Fish - Mitch Ryder & Detroit Wheels 24
28. I Think We're Alone Now - Tommy James & Shondells 18
29. Tremblin' - Gene Pitney 45
30. Sunshine Girl - The Parade 29
31. Long Legged Girl - Elvis Presley 39
32. Sit Down I Think I Love You - Mojo Men 19
33. Do It Again - Jon & Robin 38
34. Ding Dong, The Witch Is Dead - 5th Estate 48
35. My Back Pages - The Byrds 30
36. Little Bit O'Soul - Music Explosion 49
37. Every Little Bit Hurts - Spencer Davis Group --
38. Girls In Love - Gary Lewis 50
39. We Had A Good Thing Goin' - The Cyrkle 46
40. The Way I Feel - Gordon Lightfoot 26
41. San Francisco - Scott McKenzie --
42. Sunday Will Never Be The Same - Spanky & Our Gang --
43. She'd Rather Be With Me - Turtles --
44. Little Games - Yardbirds 36
45. Windy - Association --
46. If You're Thinking - Dino, Desi & Billy 22
47. I'm A Man - Spencer Davis Group 28
48. Somebody To Love - Jefferson Airplane --
49. I Can't Help It - B.J. Thomas 37
50. A Little Bit Me - Monkees 33

1050 CHUM #1 HITS SHORT LIST PLUS LINK


LINK: CHUM 1050 Toronto
#1 THIS WEEK
1957-12-09
Bill Justis / Raunchy
1957-12-16
Bill Justis / Raunchy
1957-12-23
Danny & The Juniors / At The Hop
1957-12-30
Danny & The Juniors / At The Hop
1959-05-25
Wilbert Harrison / Kansas City
1959-06-08
Johnny Horton / The Battle Of New Orleans
1959-10-05
Ivo Robic / Morgen
1959-10-12
Bobby Darin / Mack The Knife
1959-11-02
The Fleetwoods / Mr. Blue
1959-11-23
Guy Mitchell / Heartaches By The Number
1959-12-07
Guy Mitchell / Heartaches By The Number
1960-01-04
Johnny Preston / Running Bear
1960-02-01
Mark Dinning / Teen Angel
1960-02-15
Jim Reeves / He'll Have To Go
1960-05-23
Anita Bryant / Paper Roses
1960-06-27
Connie Francis / Everybody's Somebody's Fool
1960-06-27
Connie Francis / Jealous Of You
1960-07-11
Hank Locklin / Please Help Me, I'm Falling
1960-09-19
Jimmie Rodgers / The Wreck Of The John B
1960-11-14
Johnny Horton / North To Alaska
1961-01-16
Bert Kaempfert / Wonderland By Night
1961-02-06
Neil Sedaka / Calendar Girl
1961-03-06
Andy Stewart / Donald Where's Your Troosers
1961-04-10
The Marcels / Blue Moon
1961-04-24
Del Shannon / Runaway
1961-05-15
Ricky Nelson / Hello Mary Lou
1961-05-15
Ricky Nelson / Travelin' Man
1961-05-22
Ricky Nelson / Hello Mary Lou
1961-05-22
Ricky Nelson / Travelin' Man
1961-06-12
Ricky Nelson / Hello Mary Lou
1961-06-12
Ricky Nelson / Travelin' Man
1961-07-03
U.S. Bonds / Quarter To Three
1961-08-14
Barry Mann / Who Put The Bomp (In The Bomp Bomp Bomp)
1961-09-04
Fred Darian / Johnny Willow
1961-10-09
Jimmy Dean / Big Bad John
1961-11-06
Dion / Runaround Sue
1961-12-04
James Darren / Goodbye Cruel World
1961-12-11
The Tokens / The Lion Sleeps Tonight
1962-01-08
Chubby Checker / The Twist
1962-01-22
Chubby Checker / The Twist
1962-02-05
Chubby Checker / The Twist
1962-03-19
Shelley Fabares / Johnny Angel
1962-04-09
Ernie Maresca / Shout Shout
1962-04-30
The Shirelles / Soldier Boy
1962-05-21
Claude King / Wolverton Mountain
1962-05-28
Claude King / Wolverton Mountain
1962-06-25
Bobby Vinton / Roses Are Red
1962-07-02
Bobby Vinton / Roses Are Red
1962-08-20
Little Eva / Loco Motion
1962-09-17
4 Seasons / Sherry
1963-02-04
Paul & Paula / Hey Paula
1963-02-18
Paul & Paula / Hey Paula
1963-03-04
The Cascades / Rhythm Of The Rain
1963-07-22
Elvis Presley / Devil In Disguise
1963-08-26
Inez Foxx / Mockingbird
1963-09-16
Bobby Vinton / Blue Velvet
1963-10-14
Jimmy Gilmer / Sugar Shack
1963-11-25
Cliff Richard / It's All In The Game
1963-12-02
The Singing Nun / Dominique
1963-12-16
The Singing Nun / Dominique
1964-01-06
Kingsmen / Louie Louie
1964-01-20
The Beatles / She Loves You
1964-02-17
The Beatles / I Want To Hold Your Hand
1964-02-17
The Beatles / I Saw Her Standing There
1964-03-02
The Beatles / Hold Your Hand
1964-03-02
The Beatles / Her Standing There
1964-04-27
Dave Clark 5 / Bits And Pieces
1964-05-18
Dave Clark 5 / Bits And Pieces
1964-05-25
Gerry & Pacemakers / I'm The One
1964-06-22
Peter & Gordon / World Without Love
1964-07-20
Johnny Rivers / Memphis
1964-07-27
The 4 Seasons / Rag Doll
1964-08-31
The Animals / House Of The Rising Sun
1964-09-07
The Animals / House Of The Rising Sun
1964-09-14
The Animals / House Of The Rising Sun
1964-09-21
Roy Orbison / Pretty Woman
1964-10-19
Manfred Mann / Do Wah Diddy
1964-10-26
Manfred Mann / Do Wah Diddy
1965-02-01
Petula Clark / Downtown
1965-02-22
Gary Lewis / This Diamond Ring
1965-04-05
The Beatles / Eight Days
1965-04-05
The Beatles / Spoil The Party
1965-04-12
Herman's Hermits / Mrs. Brown's Daughter
1965-05-31
Elvis Presley / Crying In The Chapel
1965-06-21
Elvis Presley / Crying In The Chapel
1965-06-28
Elvis Presley / Crying In The Chapel
1965-08-23
The Beatles / Help
1965-08-23
The Beatles / I'm Down
1965-08-30
The Beatles / Help
1965-08-30
The Beatles / I'm Down
1965-11-01
Sonny & Cher / Baby Don't Go
1965-12-06
The Byrds / Turn Turn Turn
1965-12-13
The Byrds / Turn Turn Turn
1965-12-27
The Beatles / Day Tripper
1965-12-27
FOR MORE #1 HITS: CHUM 1050 Toronto

CHUM HISTORICAL EVENT: Final Open House Saturday, November 15th, 2008

Past events…

Nov 15- Roger Abbott and Don Ferguson of The Air Farce to join Gord James, Roger Ashby, Bob Laine and the gang at CHUM Open House! The 1050 CHUM Open House for The CP24/CHUM Christmas Wish! For five decades 1331 Yonge Streethas been the home of 1050 CHUM.

But that’s about to change. Because CHUM is moving downtown. But before we pack up, we’re giving you one last chance to see CHUM’s historic studios, one final opportunity to walk the hallways, visit and photograph the historic studios and tour the CHUMMuseum. Join all of us for

The 1050 CHUM Open House for the CP24 “CHUM Christmas Wish!” Saturday, November 15th, live on air from Noon to 4PM, with the last tour at 3! You’ll be in CHUM’s famous on-air studio as CHUM greats past and present take turns behind the mic. Gord James, Bob Laine, Roger Ashby, Robbie Lane, Doug Beaumont, Stacey Thompson, Bob Summers, Amber Payie, Jeff Howatt, Kym Geddes, Regan Ashby and Sara Konings. Roger Abbott and Don Ferguson of the Royal Canadian Air Farce will be here too, fulfilling their dream of one day doing their own show on CHUM.

And Ron Hall will be dropping in with the last box of CHUM Chart Books to sign. When you come for the Open House, make a donation to the CP24 “CHUM Christmas Wish”. If you do, you’ll be given a special souvenir gift from CHUM. http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=95162

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1957 - Toronto's CHUM-AM, (1050 kHz) becomes Canada's first radio station to broadcast only top 40 Rock n' Roll music format

1957 - Toronto's CHUM-AM, (1050 kHz) becomes Canada's first radio station to broadcast only top 40 Rock n' Roll music format. ....


THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE 1050 CHUM AND CHUM LTD TIMELINE TO BE FOUND THUS FAR ONLINE.

LINK: Canadian Communications Foundation - Fondation Des Communications ...

Ontario, City of Toronto

CHUM-AM, Toronto, CTVglobemedia
1944....

1945
CHUM Radio began broadcasting on October 28. 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. ...

Dick MacDougal was CHUM's first announcer and program director.

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. .. Complete Article @ Canadian Communications Foundation - Fondation Des Communications ...

http://www.broadcasting-history.ca/index3.php?url=http%3A//www.broadcasting-history.ca/listings_and_histories/radio/histories.php%3Fid%3D407%26historyID%3D188

EARLY CHUM HISTORY: CHUM (AM)


Link to another good site with info about CHUM: [Medianews] The history of CHUM

ARCHIVES, AIRCHECK ARCHIVES - TOP 40 HISTORY

1050 CHUM HISTORIC ARCHIVES RELATED SITE

AN EXCELLENT 1050 CHUM ARCHIVES SITE:

LINK: RT40RR - The Dan Haber CHUM Collection
1050 CHUM HISTORY:

The CHUM Chart: A History


LINK: http://rockradioscrapbook.ca/chum1050.html

DALE R. PATTERSON

(Note: Much of the information below is gleaned from Ron Hall's book, "The CHUM Chart Book." I've added and expanded on that information and put it into my own words.

On May 27, 1957, CHUM radio in Toronto made two changes that would prove very historic. They became the first station in Canada to program Top 40 hit music, 24 hours a day. Also, they began a tradition that would last 29 years with the weekly issuing of the CHUM Chart.

It was not unusual for Top 40 stations to issue their own weekly music charts in 1957. Several North American stations were issuing charts by that time; even more common were informal charts like Hound Dog Lorenz's weekly list for WKBW.

What made the CHUM Chart unusual was its longevity. From May 27, 1957 to June 14, 1986, 1,513 charts were issued without interruption (the last chart was prepared but never issued; there was one week in 1971 when two charts were issued.) This extended run made it the second-longest continually issued music chart by a private North American radio station in history (the record of 32 years - from 1960 to 1992 - is held by Hamilton's CKOC).

Few of the first CHUM charts survive. One reason for this is that on the early charts listeners were asked to fill out a form on the chart, tear it off and mail it in. So, many of the early charts were destroyed. Also many people simply never thought to save these early charts - who knew at the time it would last 29 years? ....
READ MORE @ http://rockradioscrapbook.ca/chum1050.html


LINK: Pictures - GORD JAMES MORNING SHOW

105 CHUM HISTORICAL ARCHIVES SITES - ROCK RADIO SCRAPBOOK

LINKS
Rock Radio Scrapbook: Doug Thompson's Production Corner

Rock Radio Scrapbook: The CHUM Archives, Part 1, the '50s and '60s

Rock Radio Scrapbook: The CHUM Archives (Part 2)

Rock Radio Scrapbook: Rock Radio Heaven (U-V-W)

Rock Radio Scrapbook: Jingles

Rock Radio Scrapbook: 1961 airchecks

Rock Radio Scrapbook: Airchecks 1963

Rock Radio Scrapbook: Airchecks 1965

Rock Radio Scrapbook: 1969 airchecks

Rock Radio Scrapbook: Airchecks 1971

Rock Radio Scrapbook: 1972 airchecks

Rock Radio Scrapbook: 1973 airchecks

Rock Radio Scrapbook: 1974 airchecks

Rock Radio Scrapbook: 1979 airchecks

Rock Radio Scrapbook: Airchecks 1981

Rock Radio Scrapbook: Airchecks 1990

Rock Radio Scrapbook: 1996-present airchecks

Rock Radio Scrapbook: CHUM lineups

Rock Radio Scrapbook: The CHUM Charts

Rock Radio Scrapbook: Goodbye airchecks

Rock Radio Scrapbook: Canada's Aircheck Archive

On May 27, 1957, CHUM radio in Toronto made two changes that would prove very historic. They became the first station in Canada to program Top 40 hit music, 24 hours a day. Also, they began a tradition that would last 29 years with the weekly issuing of the CHUM Chart.

It was not unusual for Top 40 stations to issue their own weekly music charts in 1957. Several North American stations were issuing charts by that time; even more common were informal charts like Hound Dog Lorenz's weekly list for WKBW........READ MORE @ Rock Radio Scrapbook: The CHUM Charts

LINK: 1050 Chum at Canadaspace.com


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1050 CHUM LINK SITE
LINK: http://rockradioscrapbook.ca/ck-apr19.html

CHUM Twin Spin (Part 1)CHUM 20th Anniversary Remembrance1977 (never aired)

(The CHUM Archives)

Rock Radio Scrapbook


AIRCHECK OF THE WEEK
For week of April 19, 2009
Weekly issue #526

Subject: CHUM's 20th ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE
Station: CHUM Toronto (never aired)
Date: 1977
Time: 16:34

In 1977, on the 20th anniversary of CHUM adopting a Top 40 format, CHUM founder Allan Waters was presented with this audio recording as a gift from his staff. And what a gift! It contains greetings from many of CHUM's early voices, in the following order and times:

(00:17) - Harvey Dobbs (mid-morning host 1957-58)

(2:36) - Phil Stone (afternoon host 1957-59)

(3:52) - Pete Nordheimer (afternoon host 1957-61)

(5:52) - Bob Laine (all-night host 1958-68; midmornings 1968-69)

(7:01) - Dave Johnson (evening host 1957-65)

ROGER ASHBY: ONE FINE MORNING (MAN)

ROGER ASHBY: ONE FINE MORNING (MAN)
by: BY DOUG THOMPSON

'I didn't get into radio to be famous. I didn't get into radio to be a star. And I certainly didn't get into radio to have my face plastered all over the city. I got into radio because I wanted to talk on the microphone to people.'

Talking on the microphone has taken Roger Ashby to the very top. CHUM-FM's Roger, Rick and Marilyn is Toronto's highest-rated morning show. But Ashby didn't always command such a large listenership. In fact, his first radio audience consisted of only two people - his mom and dad.

'My father built a mock radio station in the basement,' he remembers, 'pretty much like a real radio studio with turntables on one side and a tape machine on the other and a microphone in front of me.

LINK: aircheck  Roger Ashby & Mike Holland Morning Show on 1050 CHUM April 26,

Roger Ashby & Mike Holland Morning Show on 1050 CHUM April 26, 1985
From Adam Greenberg in Toronto comes this vintage 1985 CHR ‘check of “HitRadio” 1050 CHUM. The HitRadio monikker was used at a lot of U.S. stations in the 80s, and here’s Canada’s first Top 40 station also using it.

One of the great things about CHUM was the fact that they stayed with CHR for a long time after most American AM stations had moved on to other things. Part of it likely was the fact that Canada’s version of the FCC, the CTRC, really kept the AM band going… for one thing, the government licenses FORMATS to stations, something the free market-minded USA wouldn’t ever go for. Canadian listeners can elaborate further by commenting on this aircheck.

LINK TO SITE AND AIRCHECK AUDIO TRACKS

Roger Ashby & Mike Holland Morning Show on 1050 CHUM April 26 ...

Jackson Armstrong, 1050 CHUM Toronto June, 1968

HISTORIC FAN SITE, CHUM JOCKS

1050 CHUM HISTORIC FAN SITE

FROM I Listen To Chum - 50Plus Discussion Forums

'CHUM is celebrating its 50th anniversary this week by playing a lot of music from the 50s and 60s. Does anyone remember answering the phone by saying "I listen to CHUM?" ...'

'Chum and Al Boliska where a big part of my life in the fifties. Al Boliska was the MC at a prom I went to at Thornhill High School and that was a major event. WKBW and the "Sound of the Hound" was also another favorite DJ. I saw him al Loews Uptown Theatre in 1956 when he brought his rock....'

'CHUM is celebrating its 50th anniversary this week by playing a lot of music from the 50s and 60s. Does anyone remember answering the phone by saying "I listen to CHUM?" There were Al Boliska and Jungle Jay Nelson and others I've forgotten...'


Early history and Top 40 format DJs

CHUM DJs of the 1960s were zany morning man Al Boliska, who quit in late 1963 to go 'across the street' to CKEY. He was replaced by WKBW Buffalo radio & TV personality Jay Nelson, popularly known as "Jungle Jay" from his role as host of a children's show on Buffalo's Channel 7 which was also popular among Toronto youngsters. He would be followed by housewives' jock John Spragge; singer/DJ Mike Darow; Pete Nordheimer, replaced in 1961 by witty Bob McAdorey; teen DJ Dave Johnson; and all night maven Bob Laine. Later additions to the CHUM DJ lineup included Duff Roman and Brian Skinner, both of whom came over from CKEY (then owned by Jack Kent Cooke).

In the late 1960s and early 1970s, CHUM DJ's included Duke Roberts (also known as Gary Duke for a time), Johnny Mitchell (better known today as Sonny Fox), J. Michael Wilson, Tom Rivers, Scott Carpenter, Jim Van Horne, John Rode, Don Reagan, John Majhor, Mike Cooper, Daryl B, Terry Steele and Roger Ashby. Among their later night-time hosts was J. D. Roberts, who joined CHUM in 1977, went on to co-host CTV's Canada AM in the early 1990s, and would eventually become known across North America as White House correspondent for CBS-TV and today hosts CNN's morning program American Morning.

CHUM MOVES OUT OF HISTORIC BUILDING, FINAL OPEN HOUSE, SAYING GOODBYE TO LANDMARK, CHUM AUDIO, CHUM DIES FIRST DEATH

1050 CHUM HISTORICAL TEXT, AUDIO SITE

Toronto Hit Parade//Top 40 Radio 1950s and 1960s

NEW (April 7, 2001) - 1961 CHUM - THE BLACK FLAGS ARE FLYING! - AL BOLISKA
Black Flags are flying with the imminent demise of music on 1050 AM CHUM radio on May 7, 2001. In 1961 Toronto Police and CHUM cruisers flew Black Flags every time there was a new traffic fatality in Toronto - You have to hear this aircheck from 1961 to believe it!!! CLICK HERE

LINK: Toronto Hit Parade//Top 40 Radio 1950s and 1960s

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1050 CHUM HISTORICAL LOCATION NOW DEFUNCT LANDMARK (ARTICLE)

LINK: Archive Doors Open Toronto 2007
CHUM Radio Building
1331 YONGE STREET, Toronto, ON M4T 1Y1
Telephone: 416-925-6666
District: South (former City of Toronto and East York)
Architect and year:
Unknown, 1954
Subsequent architect(s)/ consultant(s):
QUADRANGLE

The CHUM Radio building was originally a book bindary and book showroom. In the late 50's the building was renovated to house the studios of 1050 CHUM radio. It has gone through a number of renovations over the years and is home to 1050 CHUM, CHUM FM, CHUM Radio Network and CHUM Limited's former corporate offices.
The original famous Radio One Dial 1050 CHUM Neon sign still hangs on the front of the building....READ MORE @ Archive Doors Open Toronto 2007

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Toronto's 1050 CHUM Final Open House


Say goodbye to CHUM on Yonge on Saturday, Nov. 15

After 50 years at 1331 Yonge St., 1050 CHUM is moving to a new location downtown in Toronto. Before the doors close for the last time, listeners and the curious have a final opportunity to walk the hallowed hallways, visit and photograph the historic studios and tour the CHUM Museum on Saturday, Nov. 15 from noon to 3 PM.

Want to hang out in the legendary CHUM studio or hang with CHUM greats past and present as they take their turn behind the mic? You betcha! To make the invitation unbeatable, management guarantees that one can shake hands with Gord James, Bob Laine, Roger Ashby and Robbie Lane.

Roger Abbott and Don Ferguson of the Royal Canadian Air Farce (who are celebrating their final season on television) will be there too, fulfilling their dream of one day doing their own show on CHUM.

Visitors are encouraged to bring a donation for the CP24 CHUM Christmas Wish, now in its 42nd year helping Toronto’s needy at Christmastime. In appreciation, each donor will receive a special souvenir gift from 1050 CHUM.

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Toronto's 1050 CHUM Final Open House

For five decades 1331 Yonge Street has been the home of 1050 CHUM. But that's about to change. Because CHUM is moving downtown.

But before we pack up, we're giving you one last chance to see CHUM's historic studios, one final opportunity to walk the hallways, visit and photograph the historic studios and tour the CHUM Museum.

Join all of us for The 1050 CHUM Open House for the CP24 "CHUM Christmas Wish!" Saturday, November 15th, live on air from Noon to 4PM, with the last tour at 3!

You'll be in CHUM's famous on-air studio as CHUM greats past and present take turns behind the mic. Gord James, Bob Laine, Roger Ashby, Robbie Lane, Doug Beaumont, Stacey Thompson, Bob Summers, Amber Payie, Jeff Howatt, Kym Geddes, Regan Ashby and Sara Konings. Roger Abbott and Don Ferguson of the Royal Canadian Air Farce will be here too, fulfilling their dream of one day doing their own show on CHUM. And Ron Hall will be dropping in with the last box of CHUM Chart Books to sign.

When you come for the Open House, make a donation to the CP-24 "CHUM Christmas Wish". If you do, you'll be given a special souvenir gift from CHUM.

1050 CHUM CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF ROCK AND ROLL - HISTORICAL ARTICLE

1050 CHUM CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF ROCK AND ROLL - HISTORICAL ARTICLE

YouTube LINK: YouTube - 1050 CHUM-AM 50th Anniversary 0:15 sec



1050 CHUM Celebrates 50 Years Of Rock

When this happened, the subway only ran along Yonge St. downtown, the 78 was still selling alongside 45 rpm records, and Ford was on the verge of introducing its biggest blunder ever, the Edsel. It was May 27, 1957 and Allan Waters was in a bind. His radio station with the terrific call letters CHUM wasn't doing so well. Times were tight, advertisers were few and bill collectors were calling with the kind of requests you couldn't put on the air.

It was on that date that Waters, the founder and owner of what would become broadcasting giant CHUM Ltd., decided to make his station the first to play nothing but rock and roll in Canada. It was a milestone act, and it came complete with people he knew calling him crazy and phoning him at all hours of the day and night pleading with him to 'take that noise off the air'. He refused and the rest, as they say is history.

And now that history is officially 50 years old. This weekend marked half a century since Waters took that bold step. Since then, many have followed in those footsteps. But few have met the success he pioneered with 1050 CHUM. The station has been celebrating itself all week, something it's taken far too long to do. ..

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AN EXCELLENT BLOG ON 1050 CHUM HISTORY

CHUM’s 50th Anniversary of Rock and Roll

LINK: Baby-Boomer « Holiday, everyday!

CLIP FROM THE SITE: 'GREG QUILL
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMNIST

Nostalgia ain’t what it used to be.

As Toronto’s once-formidable hit-making powerhouse, now the classic “oldies” Top 40 station, 1050 CHUM, gears up for its 50th anniversary bash today, a big question hangs over this key event and, indeed, over the station’s year-long celebration of its humble beginnings...' Read more: http://guesswhoaho.hyperboards.com/index.php?action=view_topic&topic_id=2086

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ARTICLE - AMBER PAYIE CHUM RADIO HOST -- plus SATURDAY (FRIDAY) NIGHTS OLDIES DANCE - DJ WAYNE - ARTICLE

Official Home of the 1050 CHUM Saturday Night Oldies Dance


Amber(Payie) has spent 13 amazing years at the greatest radio station in North America!! She began her career at CHUM in February 1994 when plucked out of Humber College to stand at a 1050 CHUM booth at the Auto Show… for 10 days… 12 hours each day. Amber must have done something right because from there, she moved around in the CHUM building absorbing many aspects of the radio industry. After the Auto Show, Amber was hired to represent 1050 CHUM at all promotional events and was given the nickname “On-Location Amber” by then morning man, Robbie Evans. Paid only $50.00/week she cherished the opportunity. Amber has been a part of almost every department at CHUM from Promotions for both 1050 CHUM and sister station 104.5 CHUM FM, to working along side the talented Bob Laine in the CHUM Radio Network. For 4 years Amber coordinated the CHUMCity Christmas Wish program from 1995 – 1998. It’s a program that continues to be near and dear to Amber’s heart. Currently, Amber is the afternoon traffic reporter on 1050 CHUM, 104.5 CHUM FM and CP24. Amber can be heard every morning with Gord James and the James Gang as 1050 CHUM’s Entertainment Reporter, and she has her own time slots on 1050 CHUM from 10am – Noon weekdays… and host of Sweet Dreams – the greatest love songs of Rock and Roll heard every night from 10:50pm until Midnight. Amber also has the occasional announcer role on 104.5 CHUM FM.Thrilled to host the 1050 CHUM Friday Night Oldies Dance at Johnny B's every Friday night, Amber really enjoys meeting those who love the great oldies played on 1050 CHUM. Join 1050 CHUM’s Amber Payie with DJ Wayne every Friday night as they keep the party hopping all night long!

ABOUT AMBER NOW: (This Link is working.) CP24- Amber Payie - CTV News, Shows and Sports -- Canadian Television

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)

In addition to the above, Amber is a requested reporter and host for several on-location events including M & M Meat Shops, Cloverdale Mall, Southside Shuffle and Tim Horton's Camp Day.

Not only is Amber a talented host and presenter, she also has a promotional background that ensures client satisfaction with attention to detail. Throw in a tonne of fun and you have an event that people want to be at!! Amber Payie.


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DJ Wayne -

Wayne has been a part of the CHUM family for nearly 20 years and is Southern Ontario's Number 1 Rock ‘n Roll Oldies Club DJ's. Spinning the hits of the 50’s & 60’s, Motown, Disco, 70’s Rock and the hits of today, he has worked in several clubs and venues including the Island Club at Ontario Place, Blue Suede Sue's and was a DJ at Toronto’s famous “Misty’s” nightclub at the Toronto Airport Hilton throughout the 80’s and 90’s.

Wayne spent several years as an On-Air Producer at 1050 CHUM and CHUM FM working with personalities such as Marc Chambers, Roger Ashby, Tom Rivers, Gord James and Amber Payie and is the official DJ for the 1050 CHUM Oldies Dance.

Wayne is famous for his huge collection of music which spans the decades from 50’s Be-Bop and 60’s Rock to 70’s Disco and the hottest hits of today. He has supplied music services for special events all over Ontario for over 20 years.

You can catch DJ Wayne every Saturday night 'LIVE' at Hollywood on the Queensway in Etobicoke, Ontario for the Hollywood Oldies Dance. This is a 'LIVE' broadcasted from 9pm to 2am every Saturday night from the Hollywood website and Blog TV. - DJ Wayne: http://www.hollywoodonthequeensway.com/oldies.html

1050 CHUM Year end Facts, Figures and Feats

<-------------------------- 1050 CHUM Year end Facts, Figures and Feats
The 1970's

LINK: Craig Smith's Facts, Figures & Feats

Some general notes about the countdowns in the 70's
Warren Cosford who once worked at CHUM was one of the people reponsible for the syndicated Top 100's that CHUM used for their year end chart between 1971-1976. We exchanged E-mails with me and he wrote that the radio programs were co-produced by himself Bob McMillan & Zeke Zdebiak and written by Bill McDonald. Other specials created by the group for the syndication market were "The Elvis Presley Story", "The Story of the Beatles" and "The Evolution of Rock" All the years between 1971 & 1976 were given away free of charge to Canadian Radio stations through the Canadian Association of Brodcasters. Many thanks to Warren for the information.

READ MORE: Craig Smith's Facts, Figures & Feats

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1050 CHUM HISTORICAL ARTICLES

1050 CHUM HISTORICAL ARTICLES

LINK: CHUM: Landmarks

Landmarks
This chronology is indicative only.

It covers -

beginnings (1945)
into television (1968)
content production (1994)
CTV and cable tv deals (1997)
Craig Media (2004)
BGM bid (2006)
Context is provided by the broader communications and media timeline.

Beginnings
1944 York Broadcasters incorporated

1945 launch of Toronto radio station CHUM-AM (1050 chum)

1954 York Broadcasters Ltd acquires CHUM-AM (1050 chum) from Jack Q'Part

1957 CHUM-AM reformatted, becomes Canada's first Top 40 24-hour rock station

1962 York acquires CKPT-AM (1420 Memories) in Peterborough, Ontario

1963 CHUM-FM Toronto (104.5 CHUM-FM) launched as classical music station

1965 CHUM acquires CJCH-AM (AM 920 CJCH) in Halifax, Nova Scotia

1967 CHUM becomes a publicly traded company on Toronto Stock Exchange

1967 acquires radio stations CFRA-AM (580 CFRA) and CFMO-FM in the Ottawa, Ontario market...CONTINUED @ CHUM: Landmarks

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From Broadcast Dialogue

ARTICLE

I REMEMBER CHUM
by: J. ROBERT WOOD

I arrived at CHUM on Valentine’s Day 1968. I was hired by Alan Waters and Larry Solway to assist Larry with his responsibilities as VP Programming so that he could devote more time to his telephone talk show, Speak Your Mind.

I had had a lot of exposure to some incredible top 40 radio stations before coming to CHUM, including CKY Winnipeg, CHED and CJCA in Edmonton. CHUM could not hold a candle to any of them at that time.


In fact, CHLO St. Thomas – where I served as a rookie program director prior to coming to Toronto – would have given CHUM a run for its money thanks to a terrific signal, beautifully sung PAMS jingles, production by Bob Greene and the late Chuck Riley, and outstanding on-air personnel including Arlene Dee, Hal Weaver, Paul Ski and Chuck McCoy....READ MORE @ RadioWest.ca • View topic - I remember CHUM






CHUM INTERVIEW WITH THE BEE GEES (CHUM FM WITH MENTION OF CHUM AM)

LINK: BEE GEES:CHUM FM INTERVIEW WITH THE BEE GEES

BY MARILYN DENIS
LIVE FROM MIDDLE EAR STUDIO, JUNE 23, 2001
Pre-recorded Introduction

TEXT AND AUDIO

http://thebrothersgibb.com/chum_fm_interview_with_the_bee_g.htm



1050 CHUM HISTORICAL ARTICLE - DOUG THOMPSON

LINK: Doug Thompson is a legendary fixture at CHUM radio in Toronto

http://rockradioscrapbook.ca/


Radio heavyweight lightens his load with HHB Flashmic
By Peter Champman, HHB Communications Canada Ltd.

Doug Thompson is a legendary fixture at CHUM radio in Toronto, Canada. Having first stepped through their doors in 1965, he’s been recording reels for 42 years.
In that time, he has won 150 awards for creative excellence and worked with Ringo Starr, Phil Collins, Natalie Cole, Randy Bachman and John Candy -- for whom he was head writer and creative director for his weekly series “Radio Kandy.”

Mostly known for his long form radio productions such as an award winning, two-part radio retrospective on John Lennon, and more recently his involvement in the CHUM and National Broadcast Museum Foundation archives, he’s worked in pretty much every recording format short of magnetic wire.

Having started on a Nagra, moving to portable DAT machines and finally to the HHB DRM-85 Flashmic, Doug reflects on sore shoulders, airport security and sprained ankles. Who said rock & roll journalism was easy?

“Nagra tape recorders were heavy, heavy machines. I mean literally 25 pounds. And those were just bears to carry. I remember I was doing some interviews in LA and I had a short amount of time to do them. I’d somehow sprained my ankle and was on crutches. So I had this huge Nagra tape recorder on my crutches trying to get down the street in Beverly Hills. So the crutches would go, then the Nagra case would go, then the other way with the crutches… It took me half an hour to go a block. Believe me; I’m glad the Flashmic is around now, it would have been so much easier back then.”

Portable DAT machines, however, offered a little relief in terms of size and weight.

“When I was using a DAT machine you’d have to put it in a carrying case, and… it’s still heavy! It might only be five or 10 pounds but it’s sitting on your shoulder. With [the Flashmic] I can carry it in the little carrying case or in my hand or I could just shove it in my briefcase.”

When asked how the Flashmic’s small size and light weight changed the way he worked, he had this to say:

“I just came back from England and I used the Flashmic over there because I didn’t want to bring the DAT machine and the adapter and all that. The Flashmic was just absolutely perfect because I could go in the dressing room, I could go outside. You can plug in the earphones so you can hear what it sounds like if you’re in a hotel room and find the best spot to sit. I’m quite happy with it. It’s the most portable mic recorder ever! It’s great!

“I was surprised; when I took it [on the plane] security didn’t even ask to open it. With the DAT machine they always want to open the case and look at it. With the flashmic they obviously saw it was a microphone shape, but they didn’t even open it up.

For the Chum Radio Archives we’ve been interviewing a lot of the former disc jockeys and staff and we’ve been using the HHB Flashmic; taking it where ever, as there’s often not a lot of places to plug-in. In some of these older homes that people live in, the wiring causes buzzes and clicks, even when it’s grounded, so the Flashmic is phenomenal for that.”

The CHUM Radio Archives finds Doug on a five to six year project sorting through the mammoth collection of audio tapes that have been collected since CHUM’s inception in 1959, then transferring them to compact disc. What does Doug rely on with such an arduous task?

“I have an HHB Burn-it and I burn all my material on a Burn It with the HHB Thermal Blanks. It’s been a treasured piece of equipment for seven or eight years now!”

Check out the online Rock Radio Scrapbook (http://rockradioscrapbook.ca/) to hear some of the great tapes Doug has saved from the dusty vaults of Rock and Roll History. ...READ MORE @ Doug Thompson is a legendary fixture at CHUM radio in Toronto

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1050 CHUM: A Final Appreciation

THE INFINITE DIAL - 1050 CHUM

1050 CHUM: A Final Appreciation
Written Mar. 27, 2009 by Sean Ross in Terrestrial Radio
Source Link and Full Article: http://www.infinitedial.com/2009/03/1050_chum_a_final_appreciation.php

Article Clip

We did warn you a few weeks back that with Oldies having gotten easier to program on Canadian FM that your time to enjoy the eclectic Oldies format on 1050 CHUM-AM Toronto was probably limited. CHUM was on its second low-rated incarnation as an Oldies station. Canadian Oldies AMs have been phasing themselves out at a relatively regular clip in recent years. But its switch to all-news this week was still a shock to the system of many Canadian radio people. "What a disaster for radio! What an insult to our industry, to this city!" wrote one Canadian radio friend.

For the record, I'm really sorry to lose CHUM's Oldies format, too. In its second Oldies run under PD Brad Jones it had great depth and breadth. It was also one of the few Oldies AMs in Canada that gave you a sense of how many British hits had repeated their success in Canada without ever getting traction here. It was also one of the few stations that truly served as an example of "better living through voice-tracking" -- CKWW Detroit PD Charlie O'Brien pulled double-duty on CHUM and if you didn't know that, you wouldn't have figured it out from the on-air product.

1050CHUM AUDIO (VIDEO) LINKS - 'I REMEMBER CHUM' series

1050CHUM AUDIO (VIDEO) LINKS:

I REMEMBER CHUM BOB SOMMERS

I REMEMBER CHUM BRIAN WILLIAMS

 I REMEMBER CHUM'S BRIAN SKINNER

 I REMEMBER CHUM PAUL CROSS

 I REMEMBER CHUM DICK CLARK

 I REMEMBER CHUM DUKE ROBERTS

 I REMEMBER CHUM - MIKE COOPER

 I REMEMBER CHUM TOM RIVERS

 I REMEMBER CHUN CHUCK MCCOY

 I REMMEMBER CHUM - DAN BLAKELY

I REMMEMBER CHUM - SCOTT CARPENTER

 JUMBLED CHUM

 WOLFMAN JACK AIRCHECK

1050 CHUM-AM 50th Anniversary

Rock Radio Scrapbook - CHUM Archives

This site is the best when comes to CHUM archives.

Rock Radio Scrapbook - http://rockradioscrapbook.ca/chumbug.html

The CHUM Archives, Part 1 (The 1950s and '60s)

In October, 2003, legendary CHUM deejay Bob Laine retired after 45 years with CHUM Ltd. But he didn't have to go far for his next project. Laine - with the help of long-time producer Doug Thompson - soon began the lengthy but fascinating task of sifting through CHUM's enormous archives, dating back to the station's beginning as a Top 40 station in 1957. It has been a labour of love, and very fruitful.

What Laine and Thompson have found is a treasure trove of airchecks, jingles, photos and other material from CHUM's Top 40 era. And they have been very generous in donating these new finds here in The CHUM Archives on Rock Radio Scrapbook, Canada's Aircheck Archive. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE