Year: 2008
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Red Around Town Online: September 7
I was saddened to learn of the death of Jerry Reed at age 71. His big hits on RCA were When You’re Hot You’re Hot, Amos Moses and East Bound and Down. Jerry appeared in the Smokey and the Bandit movie series with Burt Reynolds. He was also a very good actor and carried his…
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A couple of nice letters…
Dear Mr. Robinson: Recently, like many others, I had the opportunity of reading the article on the past half century of your life and it brought back a great deal of memories. To quote a few of the statements or, partial statements, “No story on Red Robinson would be complete” or to be more accurate…
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Red Around Town semi-retires, stays online
After 20 years and almost a thousand columns covering radio, television, theatre, concerts and Vancouver media in general, I’m lightening my workload. Red Around Town is “retiring” from TVWeek magazine. It has been an honor to write each week. My replacement at TVWeek is Fred Lee, who among his many assignments, is the society editor of…
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Red Around Town: August 30
It is difficult to believe that 20 years have passed since I began writing this column for TVWeek Magazine. I inherited the column upon the passing of CKNW announcer Earle Bradford, who wrote under the byline Earle’s Court. It was many months after his death from cancer that I took over the reins, out of…
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Fabulous in Fort Langley
Remembering the 1950’s until December 21 Langley Centennial Museum 9135 King Street — Fort Langley opens Saturday August 30 10am Info: Kobi 604-888-3922
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Red Around Town: August 23
The weather was perfect for the huge B.C. Day celebration in Victoria. Singer Feist, who won 9 Juno Awards this past year, was just one part of the amazing performances in celebration of the province’s 150th Birthday. Also on stage Sarah McLachlan, Burton Cummings, and legendary bandleader Dal Richards. But there’s more, Jim Byrnes, blues…
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Vic Waters signs off
My friend and mentor Vic Waters has passed away at 89. Vic would have celebrated his 90th in September. A generous man, stoic by nature, he kept his personal life separate from his radio and television career. Vic was like a surrogate father to me and Fred Latremouille at different times during his tenure as…
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Freds On The Move
August 30th marks my final TVWeek column. I’m lightening my workload after 20 years and my replacement is Fred Lee (I don’t suppose they would call the column Fred Around Town). Fred has been covering the community scene in Vancouver for years, and contributes on a regular basis to many publications including the National Post. …
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Boz Scaggs at the “Red”
This photo was taken backstage at the Red Robinson Show Theatre. Pictured are Grace McCarthy, her husband Ray, Boz Scaggs and myself. I had known Grace was a big fan of Boz Scaggs going back years. When she heard that he would be appearing at my theatre she called and arrangements were made for her…
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Dave McCormick: Tamara replies
I first want to say that I agree that it is a sad day when an incredible radio professional like Dave McCormick loses his place on the air. Dave is a truly gifted broadcaster, and an excellent man. For my part, I was offered an amazing opportunity to work with exceptional people on a truly…