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.
