Dick Smyth Checks In

March 27, 2007 @ 08:36

Yesterday I was pleasantly surprised to open my inbox and see an e-mail from the great Dick Smyth. And I don't say "great" with any sarcasm.

I grew up listening to Dick Smyth and I absolutely adore the guy but having said that last week I took issue with the content of one of his commentaries on am 640.

Dick compared Stephane Dion and Stephen Harper and I didn't think it was completely fair, so I wrote about it, and as you can see this prompted lots of response from FreddieP.ca visitors.

And this didn't escape Mr. Smyth who happened upon FreddieP.ca and offered this.

"Have read the comments with interest. Two points.

1)The Liberal attack ads were under Paul Martin's leadership, not Dion's.

2)I addressed the possibility that Dion might sanction attack ads while expressing the hope he does not.

And, by the way, Steph is a dear friend and valued colleague but she is not my daughter."

I sent Dick a note thanking him for his contribution and to tell him I enjoy his work on 640 and he replied with this.

"Thanks for your note. Actually a friend in Virginia drew my attention to the dialogue in the blog so I looked it up. Your comments are very much appreciated.

I've got mixed feelings about being on the air in Toronto. But then it's more fun than curling."

Category: Radio

5 Responses to "Dick Smyth Checks In"

Sweet Pam
March 27, 2007 / 11:35

I still say he's an arrogant loudmouth...

Bob
March 27, 2007 / 12:24

Sweet Pam, that's why Canada is so great. We are allowed to have and voice our opinions.

As for me, just like Freddie, I used to listen to the Chum morning show all the time and the main reason was Dick Smythe. Not to mention that his sportscaster sidekick Brian Henderson was an additional bonus!!!!!

Bruce Barker
March 27, 2007 / 16:56

I too used to be a huge CHUM am listener when Dick and Henny were on the morning show.

Still think those were the glory days of radio

OH YEAH FRED

SNUCK IN A BABY COME ON

during game 2 of the CAMROSE KODIAKS / GRANDE PRAIRIE STORM
semi final series

( i am up in G.P. for game 3 tonight & game 3 tomorrow )

Sweet Pam
March 28, 2007 / 09:59

Yup, I remember Hennie doing the sports too. Don't know exactly when Roger, Rick and Marilyn came along, but I switched over to Pete & Geets at CFNY and then came to know Humble and Freddie...

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July 5, 2007 / 09:17

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