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== /* Jim McKenny */ new section In 1999 Meat Loaf's Biography neglected to mention the role that Toronto, CHUM-FM and me played in 'breaking' Bat Out of Hell. So...I wrote to you with The Truth. You printed it. So...here I am again. Here's The REAL Story about Jim McKenny's life after Hockey.

My first memory of Radio was listening to Foster Hewitt and Hockey Night in Canada with my mother. Oh how she loved “Her” Toronto Maple Leafs. It was The 50s. The Leafs were Building a Dynasty for The 60s.

My First Favorite Player was Todd Sloan, then Larry Regan and finally for many years, Bobby Baun.

Baun couldn’t skate all that well, didn’t have much of a shot, hardly ever stickhandled….but NO ONE worked harder. Or Hit Harder. The way he fell in front of shots I just had the feeling that Bobby Baun was ready to die for The Leafs.

There was no Hockey Magic greater than when Bobby Hull, left wing on The Chicago Blackhawks, wound up behind his net with the puck ready to kill or be killed against Bobby Baun, right defense, on The Toronto Maple Leafs.

Bobby Baun showed me that DESIRE made up for a lot.

Then one day in the mid 60’s Baun got injured and Coach/GM Punch Imlach brought up a kid from The Minors named Jim McKenny. He wasn’t at all like Bobby Baun. Some said that, in Junior, he was once ranked higher than Bobby Orr. McKenny could stickhandle, shoot, skate, and score. But I’ll be damned if I ever saw him hit anyone.

NHL Expansion came in the late 60’s. Toronto let Bobby Baun go to The Oakland Seals and kept McKenny. Are these guys’ nuts!

Then one night….there was Jim McKenny between periods being interviewed by Hockey Night in Canada. “Jimmy…said The Interviewer….who is the toughest guy in The Corners in The NHL?”

McKenny replied: “I don’t know. I don’t go into The Corners”

You know what? Jimmy McKenny suddenly became My Favorite Leaf. Surprised the hell out of me. But I’ve always loved Mavericks. .

Flash now to 1980 or maybe early ’81.

I had been working in Radio for over fifteen years and was now Special Projects Director for CHUM Group Radio in Toronto. My boss, J. Robert Wood was always thinking up Projects for me. His latest was to find a backup Sports Guy.

At The Time, The CHUMs may well have had The Best Radio Sports Reporters in Canadian Radio. Rick Hodge on FM and Brian Henderson on AM were Simply Magnificent.

So…of course, people kept trying to hire them.

Under the heading of Hoping for The Best but Expecting the Worst, JRW asked me to find a backup for Hodge and Henderson who we could groom.

“But he has to be Local and we don’t have a lot of money”

The Brain is a Marvelous Thing. Have you ever done Crossword Puzzles? I’m not very good at them. I’ll get about 75% through and blank out. But, often, when I come back to them the next day…..SUDDENLY…..words I hadn’t thought of are crystal clear.

It’s the same with Problems. JRW’s request didn’t get an Instant Idea. But a day or so later I woke up at 3AM and I HAD IT!!!!

What we needed was someone who could get CHUM into locker rooms because Our Reporter was One of Them!!!!

Of course, that alone wasn’t good enough. We needed someone with PERSONALITY and No Fear.

WHATEVER HAPPENED TO JIM McKENNY!!!!???

A few phone calls later I discovered that after The Leafs, Jimmy had gone to Switzerland to play and now was back in Toronto trying to develop a career as a model.

Really?

A few more phone calls got me his phone number. Hey Jimmy….ever thought of working on The Radio?

A few days later in The Studio I discovered that Jim McKenny couldn’t read.

Alright Jimmy here’s what we’re going to do. Instead of you reading what someone else has written…..I want you to REWRITE it. And something else. Remember how you would practice for hours before playing a Hockey Game? Well….I want you to read aloud at least 30 minutes by yourself in the bathroom, in the bedroom…wherever….EVERY DAY.

Not Great. But Better

So…Jim McKenny became backup to Rick Hodge and Brian Henderson. Everyone loved him. Warm, Friendly, Funny…..Without Pretension. His Personality made up for what he lacked everywhere else. Our Joke was that every time I passed him in The Halls of CHUM he would suddenly be reading a page of copy out loud.

Then one day he came to see me without a smile.

Q-107, (CHUM’s Arch Rival), had offered Jim a job as SPORTS DIRECTOR for a lot more money. “Warren I think I should take it for my family but I feel like a traitor”.

So I smiled.

Jimmy. You’re not yet ready for The CHUM’s. Yes you’re improving as backup for Hodge and Henderson but you need to grow. Take the job with Q. They’ll give you lots of ice time. When you’re ready for Prime Time we’ll just bring you back.

A few years later, Jim McKenny became a Sports Reporter for CHUM owned CITY-TV in Toronto.

To CITY’s Credit, they recognized that Jim’s Greatest Strength was his warmth and personality. I just LOVED seeing him out at High School Sporting Events sparring with The Kids. He was, after all, just a Big Kid himself.

Then…a few years later in London Ontario at a Hockey Tournament with my 6 year old son Dylan, the CITY-TV Mobiles were parked outside The Arena. I wonder if I know who’s here? We followed The Cables and there was Jim McKenny surrounded by his fans. When he saw me he held up his arms and everyone stopped talking.

Hey Cos he yelled. Where ya been? You’re the one who started all of this.

“Well Jimmy……to me, you’re the Poster Boy for life after pro sports. More and more now, The Media are recruiting and training pro athletes for the All Sports Radio and TV stations that are popping up around North America. You’ve been a pioneer and I’m very proud of you”. “By the way….this is my son Dylan. He plays Defence”.

Warren Cosford

Just a note to say thanks for everything you did this past weekend and in general to insure it really is 1050 CHUM Forever. I had a blast and have shared my feelings with many since Saturday. It's always been an honor working with the best in this business and you truly are one of 'em Mark Daily – City-TV

Warren, you can hold your head high. I've said it before, and it bears repeating - and you can pass this along to The List - that you are such a good catalyst. You make things happen, and the CHUM homecoming wouldn't have happened without you.

You are a class act, and what you have done for CHUM is a priceless and fitting end to THE ERA. Steve Bolton – Loyalist College

Warren, I think you have done a great job with this project...bringing us all together to work on the various phases and aspects. The station sounds great and more than a few people have commented that it sounds so good why change it? Even Jim Waters said to me, jokingly of course, it sounds so great I hope I've made the right decision.

Did and doing a great job my man! Brian Thomas – News Director CHUM AM/FM

Warren, you're doing a great job with this. Our alma mater will go out with the class it deserves, thanks to your efforts. Bob Laine – VP/Special Projects CHUM Group Radio

First of all congratulations on an outstanding job in your role as "quarterback" of our Homecoming initiatives on 1050 CHUM this month. Our first "Reunion" yesterday, and our first "D.J Replay" today proves beyond a doubt that this is all worth it - it was truly radio magic. It's just going to get better and better as the month goes on. Brad Phillips – VP/General Manager CHUM AM/FM

Warren -I mentioned it on the phone, but I gotta say it again - the first "Radio Reunion" sounded great! And I know that they will only get better from here.

The Reunions are a perfect example of a "great idea done really well". Thanks for putting this all together for us Warren - I couldn't be more pleased with the result - and I know everyone in the organisation feels the same way.

Thanks again! Brad Phillips – VP/GM CHUM AM/FM

Warren, again my sincere thanks for all your efforts to have 1050 CHUM go out in style. The ideas that have created the on-air sound are wonderful. Bob Laine – VP/Special Projects CHUM Group Radio

Warren Cosford was the driving force behind the Sunday morning reunions, the DJ replays and the Memories. He was with us yesterday and the class with which we went out was, in no small part, due to Warren's drive to make it so. Bob Laine – VP/Special Projects CHUM Group Radio in a note to Allan Waters

I don’t have to explain to anyone in radio – at least I shouldn’t – that Warren Cosford is a legend. Warren nurtured talent in an era when too many radio managers treated us newbies like parasites. I can still recall one PD who later briefly became a colleague, who was extremely rude to me on the phone for “wasting his time” when I called to find out if he had received my tape and saw any future for me with his station. (I refuse to confirm that his name rhymes with Fat Pardon-all) But there was Warren, at CHUM Toronto of all places, taking my call, giving me tips on my demo and just being a decent guy, and doing the same for dozens and dozens of others. Being in the CHUM talent bank eventually led me to an audition for the morning show which was beyond exciting. Lisa Brandt Announcer, Author

"I Loved my time at CHUM-FM it was some of the most creative years of my life,,,and Warren you were a great BOSS,,,I have a compilation disc entitled "LIVE AT THE ORPHANAGE' outakes of the cartoons we did,,,with a star studded cast BOB EZRIN,,GRAHAM GREENE,,YOKO ONO,,ALICE COOPER,,,GAWD we had FUN,,,yer pal Kelly Jay"

Warren, I want to thank you for the encouragement two years ago when I was looking to make the move to talk. When I joined WPTF the afternoon show was not in the top 10. Now, with Adults 35 + I am #1. Men 25 - 54, #3. Thanks again for taking the time back then to talk to me. Jerry Agar WLS Chicago Now CFRB Toronto

"After working many, many years in country music radio, I thought I had a pretty fair grasp of promotion, marketing and programming. And then Warren hired me to program BX-93 in London, Ont. I soon realized I was a mere neophyte. I got quite the education from one of the best out there." Ian McCallum

I will never forget the months that we spent working together Warren. Although I haven't yet realized my musical dream, your wisdom and advice were strong forces to getting me to where I am today. Thank you. Please stay in touch. All the best. Andrew S. Muroff President SoftQuad Software Ltd.

..will someone explain how Nostalgia CKWW AM (580) beat Modern Rocker WPLT-FM (96.3 AND 89X) in the Fall ‘97Arbitrons? John Symntek Detroit Free Press

I would like to tell a story about Warren Cosford to demonstrate his overwhelming support for Canadian talent but that would be impossible –

Warren embodies the support of Canadian talent with every word he speaks. I have known Warren for over 19 years. In that time he has helped me to better understand radio, made me feel welcome in my own country, allowed me to see what goes on in radio, helped me get a foothold in the U.S. with my first success (The Pursuit of Happiness), helped guide me in the right direction with my second success (Crash Test Dummies), helped me take my third success across the border (Rusty) and been a loyal and good friend that I could call anytime to ask advice.

If there was one person I felt I could trust to help nurture and guide the success of Canadian talent I would say that it was Warren Cosford. Jeff Rogers Head of Artist Development V2

I don't remember if I ever formally thanked you for the incredible opportunity to work at CHUM so if I haven't, let me do that now. It was the greatest experience of my life and I thank you. You took me to a whole new level that I never knew existed. Rick Hallson

"I worked with Warren Cosford at CJOB Winnipeg and CHUM Toronto and have kept in touch with him for over 35 years. He is the ultimate pro and a hell of a nice guy and anyone who reads this can call me anytime for more! Peter Webb President & C.E.O CLASSICAL 96 & 103 FM

Having worked with Warren at Chum and City-TV, I am constantly impressed by his love and dedication to Radio and Broadcasting in general, which goes beyond the call of duty but to the core of his heart. As a friend, broadcaster and lover of fine music Warren Cosford is a true original. Michael Williams/CEOM.W. Prod.

CHUM-FM pioneered live rock broadcasts in Canada in the late seventies and throughout the eighties. My firm provided the equipment and engineers to make those shows work, but without a visionary who could see the big picture and put all the elements together, the concerts would never have been broadcast. Warren Cosford made those shows happen. In my 25 years in the music business, I haven't met anyone with a greater passion for Canadian radio than Warren. He knows the system, knows the major players, and most importantly, is still a fan of the music and the musicians Regards, Doug McClement President LiveWire Remote Recorders Toronto

In the 15 years I've spent writing about popular music, I've talked to a lot of people about the challenge of getting Canadian music heard. I don't believe I've spoken to anyone who is as genuinely enthusiastic and as thoughtful about how to meet those challenges as Warren Cosford. Unlike some people, who are content to wave the flag and collect the paycheque or whose only solution is to call for higher quotas, Warren has actually worked to break Canadian records at home and abroad and has clearly thought long and deeply about what it takes to make a music industry work in this country. We may not always agree on the details, but talking to him about music in Canada is always educational and occasionally inspirational. Chris Dafoe Freelance writer, Former pop music critic, The Globe and Mail and Toronto Star.

Warren You are one of the most creative and more importantly one of the most passionate dealing with music and artists of the many that I have been associated with in my 40 years in the business.

....if I can help or you need a reference, don't hesitate. Joe Summers.....Chairman of Polygram Canada

Thanks for all you do Warren, you have not grown cynical about anything after all this time and I admire that. Your objectivity and focus and your excellent writing is always enlightening. Mary Anne Pervin

The live broadcast on CHUM FM of Zero One at the El Mocambo 35 years ago was without question the turning point in my career. I went from being a singer/guitarist in cover bands to being a recognized songwriter in what seems now like an overnight transition.

The El Mocambo gig on Feb 20, 1980 took my songs out of a 4 track studio in Scarborough and put them in thousands of homes across Canada and the northern USA and further into the offices of very powerful music industry people who shaped my career months later. Of the many people that put the gears in motion, I have one person with vision to thank for giving my songs that opportunity to grow. If I dug the furrows, Warren Cosford (the PD for CHUM FM) planted the seeds.

Thanks Warren you've been an inspiration to me since that day you walked into Sky Blue sound and pitched me the offer of a lifetime! Frank Zirone

When you left CJOB there was a great void. Everybody told me. Cliff Gardner (your chief cheerleader) said that you were the best man with a razor in an edit studio they'd ever seen. Rick Honey – CKNW Vancouver

WARREN IS A PIONEER. TWO HUNDRED YEARS AGO HE WOULD HAVE BEEN ON THE FIRST WAGON TRAIN WEST. Rick Moranis, former CHUM-FM announcer

Hi Warren. I should say "Mr. Cosford". I was one of the lucky stiffs that had the pleasure of the benefits of your skill on our CHUM team; even though I was at CFUN and CFRA, during your years on Yonge. You were superb, sir. Tom Jeffries - Vancouver

Just wanted to let you know Warren that you have inspired many of my non radio friends throughout these "times of trouble" I forward much of what you send me. You have no way of knowing how many people you are touching that is always a mystery when you are a great communicator and you are one of the greatest.

Thanks so much for keeping me in touch with great broadcasters like yourself. It's always a treat to open up a Cosford email, kind of like finding something on the tree. You never know what's in it. Sometimes it makes you laugh, and sometimes it makes you feel other things. But it always makes you feel something. Cosford doesn't waste the words or the emotions. Small talk aint his talk. It's always stimulating, just like the life force that is Warren Cosford, one of the great gifts to my life.

Thank you very Warren for playing a vital role to so many who need you. You are a constant companion, constantly intelligent, and constantly caring and constantly sharing. I want you to know that there are many thousands of broadcasters in this country who have benefitted from your great craftsmanship, and instincts and radio wisdom God Bless you and all who love you. Charles Adler Corus Radio Network

“Warren Cosford is, along with a handful of others, one of the architects of Canadian music radio and television, with an uncanny eye and ear for talent, both in front of the mic, and behind. His accomplishments are so many, that you’ll have to google him and wade through the info yourself. Bob Segarini www.fyimusic.ca

Have I told you lately how much I love my job? What a great feeling it is to wake up everyday and know that I save lives for a living. Thank you, thank you, thank you for the career advice! If you'll step aside I'd like to kiss the ground you walk on! Love always, Mark Elliot Addiction Recovery Radio ‘People Helping People’

Warren: Thanks for taking the time to post your thoughts to the message board. Having your name occasionally on the board gives it a respectability and presence that it could never otherwise attain. The respect you command in the radio industry is something others can only hope for and rarely achieve. Your postings - and your superb listserv Radiopro - also serve to promote the intelligent dialogue that the radio community needs. Best wishes, Dale Patterson Rock Radio Scrapbook www.rockradioscrapbook.com

It was always a pleasure working with you. You were light years ahead of anyone else in your thinking. Dennis Watson, Sales Manager/Consultant

Your gift of finding, nurturing, and inspiring new talent -- and never letting them just rest on their talent -- is an inspiration to me. I have also always admired the way you never failed to get the job done -- no matter how difficult or challenging. Importantly, you never demanded more of others than you demanded of yourself. It has always been great to work with you Warren because your vision was always clear and the mission was always defined. Here's to you Warren. Larry MacInnis Creative Director, CHUM/CHUM-FM

Warren Cosford has unleashed me on the marketplace. If you think that I am both a media pox and pestilence personified don't just blame me....blame Dr. Frankenstein! Andrew Krystal The Fan, Toronto

Although this may sound very cliche like..."It seems as though it was just yesterday that you showed me what true Radio Production was all about". Bob McMillan Production Manager CHUM/CHUM-FM

Warren: I most of all admired your incredible radio smarts and the legacy of work that inspired me many times. I watched you work and strive for perfection and magic. I learned so much from you. I want you to know that. Dave Charles, Mediazoic

thanks for your little talk at the first of january....how to approach the news talk format........and guess what dr cosford...morning show numbers came back and are up.......and grabbed back my males....from cfpl radio who are doing the news wheel..and the ladies came back toooo......we need you back in the biz......talk to you soon..... steve garrison cjbk London

Warren: We met when I was 28 (1979), having just landed a job as a writer for RPM Magazine. My first assignment was to interview you for a piece about CHUM.

Off I trundled to your office, a nervous wreck - never having done this before. Within minutes, you had me relaxed - and laughing hysterically as you recounted some of the funnier anecdotes about your years working in radio.

A few days after my article was published, you sent a letter to Walt Grealis, extolling my virtues as a charming interviewer and talented journalist. Walt gave me that letter for my "scrapbook"; I still have it to this day. I can't tell you how encouraging it was to have someone like you praise my work to my new boss - it's something I have never forgotten. Your encouragement in the very first days of my "writing" career went a very long way indeed. Nance (Gallo) Greggs Journalist

I think, for the most part, people mean well. They just don't have the time to "do" well. You are a rare bird, Warren. You actually do have the time and take the time to do well. William (Bill) McDonald Emmy Award Winning Writer

Warren, we’ve never met but as a loyal CHUM listener in the early 70's, I was wowed by your work! Incredible unmatched production. All of that inspiration led me into radio...now a co-owner of 2 fm's and an am in a Texas small market, Greenville, outside of Dallas. I have mental notes of how you did things and how exciting you made everything sound. Your work is top of mind when I cut spots or promos. Lord richly bless you! Jaan "McCoy" Kalmes

Warren thanks for your bang on research, comments and insight in the previous year. Your voice makes a difference! Jack Thompson District Chief, City of Vaughn ON

"Warren Cosford is a highly respected and dedicated broadcaster who has been at the forefront of better relations between the broadcast and recording industries. He has been a major contributor and originator of projects and promotional campaigns that focused primarily on the building of a Canadian star system." Walt Grealis, Chief Executive Officer, Publisher, RPM Magazine, Founder, The Juno Awards

In the era of rock ‘n roll, J. Robert Wood and Warren Cosford set the standard for programming and production. Gary Moir, author The Golden Age of Manitoba Radio

I want to thank the Grand Orchestrater who put together Reg and da Boyz as well as the History of Rock and launch me from one of the boys to a Weather Specialist on the morning show of a major market radio station, the first Rock& Roll station in Canada. The one and only 1050 CHUM, For all this and much much more, I am proud to count as a friend, I Thank You Warren Cosford,. Weather Specialist Robbie Evans

Warren Cosford ! You and the rest of the incredibly talented people made 1050 CHUM the monster station it was back in the day... it was always the template of how I wanted to sound when I was working my way up thru the ranks. Never did make it to 1331 Yonge Street (only on visits to see Mike Cleaver, Brian Thomas and Bob Summers) but I did work for CHUM stations 3 different times throughout my career. Still to this day, the BEST radio family for which to work !!! If radio stations today sounded like CHUM did during your hey day, we'd have a lasting industry that would always flourish. CHUM will always rock ! John Harada

Ron Morey’s freelance announcing career took off in 1971. Warren Cosford, Production Manager of 1050 CHUM, had him voice a promotion. Morey uttered just eight words Don’t Say Hello. Say I Listen to CHUM. But they were eight words that were to change his life. It would lead him to New York Advertising where he would become a Multi- millionaire. Kathy English, Toronto Star

The obit you did for my dad I can almost recite word for word and for that my friend, I am so very thankful!!!!!!! Kevin Wilson, son of CHUM Legend Larry Wilson

Warren Cosford has been so helpful with everyone with whom he has had contact. His generosity, good humour and sensitivity certainly reflects positively on CHUM Sue Bochner, president The Childrens Aid Society

Whenever I have a problem at work I think….. What would Warren Do? Rose McCann CPA Formerly Radio 4 Windsor Manager, The Lumberjack Restaurant

At the risk of tapping into your modesty, Warren, you must know that you too, are considered to be legendary. You and I have never met but I’ve never heard a bad word spoken about you. Having said that, all the positives I’ve heard about you suggest that at times along the way, you MUST have rubbed some people the wrong way. I am grateful that none felt compelled to use a weapon. Rob Cowan, Announcer

Warren…..you are Our Nexus Diane Wilson Mustique

The trouble with CHUM is that you are not there… The problem with Radio is that you are not in charge… If Astral, CHUM, Rogers, or Corus had any brains at all they would open up the vaults and put you in charge of their radio operations Gary Milmine Production Manager, CKGM/CHOM-FM Montreal, Quebec

I know that I never, ever worked with anyone as dedicated to GOOD broadcasting and all that entails, as you. You were a major inspiration to me at CHUM and for long after you left CHUM. I thought that you understood where I was coming from before anyone else did. Brian Thomas, News Director, CHUM AM/FM

My fondest memory of you Warren: Grammar school: We had a chorus performance that was Disney themed. After the performance, you stood up in the crowd and led a standing ovation. I'll never forget that for as long as I live. You face was so proud and loving. Rachael Nathan Slack Festival East Concerts

Hi Warren, Hope life is treating you well. Something came up the other day and I thought of you. I don't think I ever thanked you for teaching me so much back at WDRE. I was too young and stupid at the time. Anyway, 30 years late. Thank you for giving me the start to a wonderful career. Best Dennis Boerner The Burner on the beach WDRE

Warren is an amazing, creative, energetic broadcast executive and one who loves radio was committed to radio. I am honoured to be considered his friend and to have worked with him on various events when he ran CHUM FM. Brian Stutz

Your conversation with Bill King was great. It may be not be much new to people who worked with you but the best part is that it shouts to the music business ramparts, because there are those who should know what a difference you made to advance our culture. We were all influenced by your direction. Thanks WC. Steve Bolton Loyalist College Belleville Ontario

My longevity is in no short measure down to your guidance, willingness to teach and your unshakeable friendship all gifts I cherish my friend. Bill Young RockSport Radio Scotland

Sitting at the cottage talking about you this morning and your name showed up. You inspired me more than u know. Dennis Cambly former CHUM radio production man worked in Halifax and Chum Toronto with you.

It was a privilege to work at 1331 Yonge st. with you and the rest of the crew. You were truly a Mentor..I carry the Cosford Brand with me to this very day.

When I first started in Production at CFRW/Q-94 in 1975..I was about 6 months in to the gig. Warren asked Rick Hallson for a sample of my work. Just to see what I was doing. Rick sent a tape to Mr. C. in Toronto. A week later I got a reply from " The Man" Well..He was tough on me..BUT fair...a lot of things he pointed out I could improve on and stated that the work we producers do make up about 25 - 50 % of what goes on in an hour on the radio station.. (I guess that included all the songs we put on those Carts) SO it has to be the best and STAND OUT. About 6 months after that..Warren asked for another K.P. sample..I got a note back ..Simply stated.."How do you critique the 5 BEST pieces of Production on the Radio Station" Made me feel good. Cosford knew how to motivate. Ken Porteous Production Manager CJOB

Never in my wildest dreams, would I have anticipated the shy kid from Dominion St in Winnipeg, to become the vocal and experienced career broadcaster you became Keith Thomas Lieutenant Royal Winnipeg Rifles Cadets

Warren Cosford just may have been the singular most important person in the Meat Loaf landscape. David Sonenberg  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Sonenberg

“Of course when something takes off the way Meatloaf did, a lot of people take the credit for breaking the act on their station, but I’d have to give that credit to Warren Cosford (CHUM-FM) due to his belief in the artist Meatloaf started getting extremely heavy airplay” Graham Powers CBS Records

One of the most brilliant broadcast directors there is or ever has been. But don't stop there, his work on the connectivity between broadcasters over the years and his invaluable advice on all elements of the media is at the very top of the field. Warren is one of the players in radio that is what can be called an innovator and creator, a fixer and a refiner and he is a great guy. Warren has heart. Mary Anne Lisney, Broadcaster

Back in the day, every young jock I worked with relished the thought of making it on Warren Cosford's CHUM Talent pool demo every month. Looking and hoping for that Big Break at CHUM! Dave Michaels"

I want to say that I appreciate very much the calibre of people you brought to CHUM, and the terrific job you did building them into something wonderful. Not just in terms of their talent and skills, but in terms of their desire to win, the team spirit you created in the department, and the feeling of "family" that permeated the whole production and Op crew. That is what made it possible for people like Zeke Zdebiak to perform beyond themselves, and a key reason why CHUM achieved such legendary status. Without the sacrifice that you made, day in and day out to make the place great, it would not have been great. On behalf of all of us who were there, I thank you. J. Robert Wood

"Warren knows where everything is, and gets things done." Fred Sherratt, Vice President of Programming and Chief Operating Officer, CHUM Limited

WARREN COSFORD’s ‘CROSS CANADA SINGALONG ON JULY 1ST, WITH THE PARTICIPATION OF OVER EIGHTY RADIO STATIONS COAST TO COAST, WAS A GREAT DAY FOR CANADA. Hon. Brian Mulroney, Prime Minister

Update: October 2020

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