| Out of Thin Air |
| The Story of CFCY "The Friendly Voice of the Maritimes" |
| Betty Rogers Large and Tom Crothers |
This is a history of a pioneer broadcasting station on Prince
Edward Island from the 1920's until 1989.
Betty Rogers writes, "the fall of the year 1922 stands out
vividly in my mind . . . that was the year Dad broadcast music
to his booth at the Provincial Exhibition . . . many had never
heard a radio before and very few had actually seen a
receiving set." From these humble beginnings, CFCY would
be launched on Prince Edward Island.
This lively and entertaining account of CFCY is full of
memorable programs and portraits of people - Lt. Col. Keith
S. Rogers, L.A. "Art" McDonald, Don Messer, Charlie
Chamberlain and all the Islanders . . . "The Outports", "The
Early Birds", "The Sacred Hour", "The Sleepy Town
Express".
There is fascinating detail here for those in broadcasting or
for those who tune in.
Edward Island from the 1920's until 1989.
Betty Rogers writes, "the fall of the year 1922 stands out
vividly in my mind . . . that was the year Dad broadcast music
to his booth at the Provincial Exhibition . . . many had never
heard a radio before and very few had actually seen a
receiving set." From these humble beginnings, CFCY would
be launched on Prince Edward Island.
This lively and entertaining account of CFCY is full of
memorable programs and portraits of people - Lt. Col. Keith
S. Rogers, L.A. "Art" McDonald, Don Messer, Charlie
Chamberlain and all the Islanders . . . "The Outports", "The
Early Birds", "The Sacred Hour", "The Sleepy Town
Express".
There is fascinating detail here for those in broadcasting or
for those who tune in.
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_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ TABLE OF CONTENTS |
Chapter 1 Young Wizards of the Airwaves Chapter 2 Sounds from Faraway Schenectady Chapter 3 Bringing in the Dempsey Fight Chapter 4 CFCY Goes on the Air Chapter 5 Hitting the High Notes Chapter 6 The Glorious Confederation Broadcast Chapter 7 Expansion, Rifts and Competition Chapter 8 "Where The Boys Meet!" Chapter 9 Sad Fate of the Water-cooled Tube Chapter 10 Art MacDonald Coins "The Friendly Voice" Chapter 11 Radio Landmark at Moose River Chapter 12 Don Messer and the Island Chapter 13 A Secret Visit from Princess Juliana Chapter 14 Gathering All The News Chapter 15 The Sleepy Town Express Chapter 16 Comings and Goings Chapter 17 Looking Ahead to Television Chapter 18 Pictures Out of Thin Air CFCY Radio and CFCY Staff, 1922 to 1971 Bibliography Index About the Authors |
| _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ABOUT THE AUTHORS |
| Betty Rogers Large is a retired broadcaster. She lives in Charlottetown with her husband Bob Large. They have three daughters Brenda, Daphne, and Kathryn. An English Teacher, Tom Crothers has had a long association with theatre, particularly in the area of directing, writing and teaching. He lives in Ontario with his wife Bessie. |
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