Barry Nesbitt (CHAB/CKFH) has died

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Barry Nesbitt (CHAB/CKFH) has died

Postby jon » Tue Nov 08, 2011 5:30 pm

Legendary Assistant Station Manager at CKFH Toronto, during its Top 40 heyday, Barry Nesbitt died last month. Thankfully, a year ago, his autobiography was published. Best price seems to be at amazon.ca:
http://www.amazon.ca/Whats-Air-Tonight- ... d_add_1_dp
Book's web site: http://whatsontheairtonight.com

Here is how Bud Riley describes him:
Barry Nesbitt had a long career as an announcer, performer, writer and broadcast executive. He studied music at the Regina Conservatory of Music - University of Saskatchewan, and theatre at the Banff School of Fine Arts. At the age of fifteen, he literally fell into broadcasting and continued in this career for close to fifty years. His first announcing job was at CHAB in Moose Jaw, Sask in June of 1944. He came to CKFH in 1951 and hosted several "teen" shows. He gave The Crew Cuts their first radio exposure--they were "Canadaires" in those days. He also hosted a country music programme. By 1957, Barry was programme and production manager and in 1965 he was assistant manager of the station. He was also the writer for the popular CBC's "Country Hoedown" and later was a consultant for "The Tommy Hunter Show." In recent years he was co-producer and artistic director of Deer Park Very Little Theatre. He is now retired to Vancouver and has written a book about his five decades in media, "What's on the Air Tonight." Barry's recording of "A Pub with No Beer." reached #7 on the CHUM chart. Barry died in Victoria, B.C. on Oct. 8, 2011 at 85.

Here is the obit:
NESBITT, Barclay William John (Barry) - Passed away peacefully in Victoria, British Columbia with family at his side on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the age of 85. Beloved husband of the late Jeannie Scott Nesbitt for 58 loving years. He was predeceased by brothers Phillip and Alaric (Rico). Fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Barry was born and raised in Rouleau, Saskatchewan. A lifetime of charity work, a longtime member of Variety Club of Ontario and honoured with the Heart Award. His love for the arts and his passion for song and dance led him to perform across Canada. He had a successful career in Radio and Theatre. An Interment Service will be held at the graveside at PINE HILLS CEMETERY & VISITATION CENTRE, 625 Birchmount Rd., Scarborough (north of St. Clair Ave. E., 416-267-8229), on Tuesday, November 8th at 2 p.m.
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