Cy Strange

Cyril Edward "Cy" Strange (June 22, 1914 – February 12, 1987) was a Canadian radio broadcaster.^[1]

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Cy Strange
Born	June 22, 1914 Maguire, Ontario, Canada
Died	February 12, 1987(1987-02-12) (aged 72) Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Occupation	broadcaster
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Strange grew up in the farming community of Maguire, where his father had a general store. As a youth, Strange worked in the family store. He had his first experiences with radio singing and playing guitar at a radio station in London, Ontario.^[2]

Strange started his broadcast career in Toronto where he joined CFRB in 1943 as a journalist. Strange moved to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in 1946. He served in a variety of roles for CBC radio and television, including as a host of As It Happens from 1971 to 1973, co-host of Fresh Air for 17 years,^[2] and commentary on Science Magazine.

1. ^ Peter Edwards, "CBC Radio's Cy Strange, 72, beloved co-host of Fresh Air". Toronto Star, February 13, 1987.
2. ^ ^{a b} Ross McLean, "Cy Strange's gentle, wise, observant ways". The Globe and Mail, February 7, 1987.

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