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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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(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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