Fabian - 1950s
Fabian, whose little-used last name is Forte, enjoys the real thing with Dave Johnson.
Elvis - 1950s
Elvis receiving a plaque from CHUM's Josh King.
Elvis Contest - 1950s
Elvis contest winners.
Mitzi Gaynor - 1950s
Sticking to the script: Mitzi Gaynor on CHUM.
Pierre Berton - 1950s
CHUM commentator Pierre Berton (bowtie) stands in the CHUM news room with CBC interviewer Joyce Davidson and CHUM News Director, Bill Drylie.
"Nothing On But CHUM" - 1950s
Phil Stone looks up, John Spragge looks on, and a woman is boasting that she has "nothing on but CHUM". Shouldn't those two kids be in school or something?
R.J. Kearsey -1950s
That's not a lunch pail R.J. Kearsey's carrying. It's a sign that says "Win this $1,000 mink stile from Herman Furs and 1050 CHUM".
Dave Johnson - 1950s
1959 on-location broadcast from Furniture City with Dave Johnson.
CHUM Chart - 1950s
Front cover of the very first CHUM Chart, May 27, 1957.
Talent in Toronto Contest - 1950s
Mr. Allan Waters, left, and Phil Stone, right, with participants in CHUM's "Talent in Toronto" contest. Finalists performed at the station's "Concert for Canadian Talent".
Blood Donor Clinic -1950s
Blood. It's in you to give. Phil Stone, centre, believes. John Spragge on the other hand is just fine holding the mic, thank you very much.
Hi-Fi Club - 1950s
Dave Johnson (in bowler's hat) encourages CNE goers near the CHUM Satellite Station to join the Hi-Fi Club, which he hosted nightly.
CHUM Walking Man - 1950s
Back cover of CHUM Chart for week of August 10th, 1959 promotes the elusive CHUM Walking Man. The reward for spotting him was as much as $1,000.
Harvey Kirck - 1950s
CHUM news man Harvey Kirck interviews some Canadian pilots.
Tommy Ambrose - 1950s
Autograph session: Tommy Ambrose signs away, with CHUM's Dave Johnson looking on.
Peter Nordheimer - 1950s
Peter Nordheimer, one of the very first CHUM DJs on the "new" 24-hour rock 'n roll station.
Fred Gardiner - 1950s
You know that raised expressway near the lakeshore that Toronto loves to hate? Well, here's the man after whom it was named. Metro Chairman Fred Gardiner, from '53-61.
Paul Anka - 1950s
Would you believe Paul Anka? Yup, that's him holding court with a couple of CHUM contest winners.
