Mike Love - 1970s
The Beach Boys' Mike Love in the CHUM studios with Wolfman Jack and Roger Ashby.
The Jackson 5 - 1970s
Roger Ashby went to the Royal York Hotel to meet the Jackson 5, including Michael (front) and dad Joe (next to Roger).
Bob Summers - 1970s
Bob Summers checks out Toronto traffic in the CHUM News Cruiser.
CHUM Brass Belt Buckle - 1970s
CHUM Brass Belt Buckle.
Duff Roman - 1970s
Duff Roman, centre, and to his right is the late Larry Wilson, News Director of CHUM-FM. The event is a record company reception but the name of the group escapes us. If you know, click on "contact us".
CHUM Patch - 1970s
In the 70s, the CHUM patch was promoted as "the pants with the pocket everybody's pickin'!"
Jim Van Horne - 1970s
The many faces of Jim Van Horne.
Mark Dailey - 1970s
This skinny kid is none other than Mark Dailey, now with City TV.
CHUM and the Argos - 1970s
Leo Cahill, Argo football coach, joined the CHUM Sports Team in the '70s.
Greasers' Ball and Graffiti Parade -1970s
Toronto's finest stops traffic for the Graffiti Parade.
Mike Cooper at the CNE - 1970s
Mike Cooper at the CNE.
CNE - 1970s
The CHUM Wildcat at the CNE.
Brian Henderson - 1970s
This photo of Brian Henderson was often used in print ads for the CHUM morning show with Jay Nelson.
John Rode - 1970s
CHUM publicity shot of John Rode.
Roger Ashby - 1970s
CHUM's Roger Ashby.
Tom Rivers - 1970s
CHUM's Tom Rivers on the HMCS Haida, docked near Ontario Place. Canada's most famous warship is now a permanent fixture in Hamilton harbour.
Mr. Allan Waters - 1970s
CHUM Limited founder and broadcast pioneer Mr. Allan Waters.
Marvin Gaye - 1970s
Marvin Gaye with Duke Roberts.
Duke Roberts/Gary Duke - 1970s
"The Duker": Duke Roberts, a classic 70s CHUM jock with a set of pipes envied by many. He remained at CHUM from 1969 to 1973.
Barry White - 1970s
Barry White gets the interview treatment from Duke Roberts.
Dionne Warwick - 1970s
Left to right - Dionne Warwick, Leslie Uggams, CHUM's Duke Roberts and Don Kelly of KFRC, San Francisco.
"The Happy Hooker" - 1970s
Recording artists aren't the only people who visit CHUM. Remember "The Happy Hooker"? Here she is - Xaviera Hollander - with Duke Roberts.
Playboy Playmate - 1970s
Miki Garcia - Miss January 1973 Playboy Playmate - drops by the Duke Roberts Show.
Hues Corporation - 1970s
Remember "Rock The Boat" from the summer of '74? Duke Roberts with the Hues Corporation.
The Poppy Family - 1970s
"Which Way You Goin' Billy?", "That's Where I Went Wrong" and "Where Evil Goes" were all Top 10 Hits for the Poppy Family. The "family" was Terry and Susan Jacks. Terry had a number of solo hits as well, including "Seasons In The Sun", one of the decade's biggest.
CHUM Video History of Rock - 1970s
Roger Ashby (left) with writer Larry MacInnis and producer Bob McMillan 'working' on the CHUM Video History Of Rock at the CKVR studios in Barrie in 1977.
Cher with Roger Ashby -1970s
It's 1971 and the place is the Royal York Hotel in Toronto. Her real name is Cherilyn LaPierre. His real name is Roger Ashby.
Harry Chapin with Roger Ashby - 1970s
Although "Taxi" and "Cat's In The Cradle" were his only two Top 40 hits, Harry Chapin's legion of fans knew every song he recorded and his live performances were legendary. Chapin's life was cut short by a car accident in 1981, but he'll always be remembered for his work to help fight world hunger. This photo was taken on Yonge Street, right across from CHUM.
Scott Carpenter - 1970s
"The Boogie Man", Scott Carpenter brought his wild, high impact show to CHUM in 1971. When he began hosting CHUM's Graffiti show, spinning the 50's hits every Sunday, Carpenter really created a name for himself. He stayed with CHUM until 1977, before moving on to radio stations in Baltimore, L.A., New York and Washington, where Carpenter became a regular sub-host for Larry King's radio show.
Chuck McCoy - 1970s
Chuck McCoy celebrates CHUM's Top 100 of 1972.
The Osmonds - 1970s
The Osmonds live on CHUM in 1973 with Terry Steele.
CHUM T-Shirt - 1970s
Promotional shot for CHUM T's.
CHUM Jocks - 1970s
(clockwise from back left) Tom Rivers, Roger Ashby, John Rode, Chuck McCoy, Scott Carpenter, Johnny Mitchell, Jay Nelson, Dr. Don Reagan.
CHUM Car Sign - 1970s
The peel-off portion of this sticker said, "This is a CHUM Car Sign. Simply stick it on the rear window of your car. Then get ready to win cash and prizes when we spot you displaying your CHUM Car Sign."
Jay Nelson - 1970s
Jay Nelson at the Santa Claus Parade in 1974.
Rick Moranis - 1970s
For a time, Rick Moranis was the afternoon deejay at CHUMFM. He also moonlighted on 1050 CHUM under the pseudonym Rick Allen. SCTV and Hollywood fame followed.
Terry Steele vs. Sweet Daddy Siki - 1970s
Terry Steele agrees to wrestle Sweet Daddy Siki for charity in 1974. The longer he stays in the ring, the more money he makes for the United Way.
Don't Say "Hello" Contest - 1970s
Don't say "Hello"...say "I Listen to CHUM!"
One of the most famous contests in Toronto radio history is launched with CHUM convincing much of Southern Ontario to answer their phones like never before.
Burton Cummings - 1970s
Burton Cummings certainly has his own way to rock. After a Toronto gig he poses with staff of CHUM and CHUM-FM, including Mike Kernick (left), Rob Collis (right); back row it's Brian Master (centre), and Jon Terminesi.
CHUM Star Sign Contest - 1970s
The obsession of summer 1976 was getting your hands on a simple, red metal button - a CHUM Star Sign.
The Beach Boys - 1970s
The year is 1976. The Beach Boys' Mike Love models the Gino Vannelli open-shirt look. He's with CHUM's Mike Kurnik, Roger Ashby and Jim McKay.
Bay City Rollers - 1970s
The Rollers at Nathan Phillips Square. The group had to leave the stage a number of times in order to calm the crowd
CHUM Baseball Team - 1970s
Gord James and the CHUM baseball team at Exhibition Stadium.
Gordon Lightfoot - 1970s
The year is 1977, and Mr. Allan Waters congratulates Gordon Lightfoot on 20 years of making great music.
Chum Sign - 1970s
The 1050 CHUM neon sign at 1331 Yonge Street has been a Toronto landmark for decades.
John Roberts - 1970s
John Roberts made a name for himself at 1050 CHUM in the '70s as J.D. Roberts. From there he went to Citytv for 10 years where, among other things, he co-hosted the groundbreaking The New Music. He eventually landed at CBS in New York as news anchor and Chief White House Correspondent. Roberts is now with CNN. The photo begs the question: why did he leave CHUM?
Toronto Sun Broomball Charity Event - 1970s
Toronto Sun broomball charity event in '74 with Roger Ashby.
Wolfman Jack - 1970s
Wolfman Jack at CHUM with Mike Love of the Beach Boys.
Bob MacMillan - 1970s
CHUM production manager Bob MacMillan at the CHUM control board in the '70s. This photo was taken for the front page of the CHUM Annual Report.
1050 CHUM Baseball Team - 1970s
The 1050 CHUM baseball team at a charity event in the late '70s. Team includes Rick Hodge, Jim Van Horne, Jay Nelson, Brad Jones and Bob Magee.
Dick Smyth - 1970s
Dick Smyth and his trusty pipe were inseparable. Except for the time Jay Nelson played a trick on Dick one morning and loaded up his pipe with something other than pipe tobacco.
The Carpenters - 1970s
Karen and Richard Carpenter in the CHUM music library with DJ Johnny Mitchell.
Francis "King" Clancy - 1970s
Terry Steel with the King: Francis "King" Clancy, NHL hockey legend.
Sean Moore - 1970s
Hot on the trail: CHUM newsman Sean Moore follows Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau after the 1972 election.
Outdoor Concert - 1970s
This photo continues to stump us - but we may have a solid lead. '70s CHUM announcer Scott Carpenter tells us it could be Fludd or Bob McBride. Worth considering since he MC'd a whack of these events back then.
Chris Kearney - 1970s
Gord James next to artist Chris Kearney and Roger Ashby.
Roger and Gord - 1970s
Roger Ashby and Gord James in Nashville, 1978.
Tom Rivers and Terry Steele - 1970s
"Shotgun" Tom Rivers and "The Bear" Terry Steele.
BTO - 1970s
It's 4:00 in the morning at Sam the Chinese Food Man on Yonge Street, hours after BTO has finished performing at the CNE Grandstand and the party's not over yet. But the boys in the band stop for a photo as they accept Gold and Platinum awards for the album Four Wheel Drive. (Left to right) Randy Bachman, Bruce Fairburn, CHUM's Roger Ashby, Blair Thornton, Fred Turner (in CHUM t-shirt), CHUM's Jim Van Horne, and Tim Harold, president of Polydor records.
John Gilbert - 1970s
CHUM talk show host John Gilbert at the 1974 Toronto Santa Claus Parade, when it was sponsored by Eaton's.
Mike Holland - 1970s
Mike Holland (foreground) and Gord James host 1050 CHUM's Disco Fever Dance Contest.
Gord James - 1970s
Gord James, prior to becoming the best dressed man in Canadian radio.
Pierre Trudeau - 1970s
Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau on the John Gilbert Show.
Hall & Oates - 1970s
Daryl hall (left) and John Oates, on their way to becoming the most successful duo in rock history, with Roger Ashby in 1977.
