''Canada Live'' was a weekend show which aired on
CBC Radio
CBC Radio is the English-language radio operations of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. The CBC operates a number of radio networks serving different audiences and programming niches, all of which (regardless of language) are outlined below ...
in 1992 and 1993; initially hosted by Jack Farr as a replacement for ''
The Radio Show'',
["Canada Live to replace The Radio Show". '' The Globe and Mail'', May 9, 1992.] the program was a live
call-in show whose concept was for Farr to talk to ordinary Canadians about everyday topics.
["Farr from the madding crowd". '' The Globe and Mail'', October 17, 1992.]
Farr lasted just a few weeks as host of the program before announcing his departure,
["Host leaves Canada Live". '' The Globe and Mail'', November 14, 1992.] calling it "not a good fit",
and was succeeded by Kris Purdy.
The program was cancelled in 1993, and was replaced by ''
Brand X''.
["Brand X targets youth". '' The Globe and Mail'', June 26, 1993.]
References
CBC Radio One programs
Canadian talk radio programs
1992 radio programme debuts
1993 radio programme endings
1990s Canadian radio programs
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