Canada Live (1992 radio program)

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Canada Live was a weekend show which aired on CBC Radio in 1992 and 1993; initially hosted by Jack Farr as a replacement for The Radio Show , [1] the program was a live call-in show whose concept was for Farr to talk to ordinary Canadians about everyday topics. [2]

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Farr lasted just a few weeks as host of the program before announcing his departure, [3] calling it "not a good fit", [2] and was succeeded by Kris Purdy. [3]

The program was cancelled in 1993, and was replaced by Brand X . [4]

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References

  1. ↑ "Canada Live to replace The Radio Show". The Globe and Mail , May 9, 1992.
  2. 1 2 "Farr from the madding crowd". The Globe and Mail , October 17, 1992.
  3. 1 2 "Host leaves Canada Live". The Globe and Mail , November 14, 1992.
  4. ↑ "Brand X targets youth". The Globe and Mail , June 26, 1993.
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