R.I.P. Canadian broadcast journalist Patrick Watson, 1929-2022

Remembering CBC icon Patrick Watson with a few clips (below) and a short chat with Peter Gzowski right here. 

Happy Birthday Hunter S. Thompson!

Raising a glass to writer Hunter S. Thompson with his 1967 appearance on To Tell The Truth and a couple of lucid 70s interviews. 

R.I.P. Christopher Plummer, 1929-2021

Remembering Toronto-born star of stage and screen, Christopher Plummer with a couple of interviews and reminiscences. 

Iggy Pop @ The Sony Centre, Saturday

Listen to Iggy discuss his dream of playing Caesar's Palace followed by an exchange with Peter Gzowski in 1977.

T.V. eye on Iggy Pop

In case you haven't heard, Iggy Pop and the reconstituted Stooges with guitarist James Williamson, bassist Mike Watt and drummer Scott Asheton will be headlining a free concert at Yonge-Dundas Square in Toronto on Saturday (June 19) at 9:30 pm joined by the Ravonettes (8 pm), Wavves (7 pm), Surfer Blood (6 pm) and a bunch of other bands who are just happy to be on the same bill.
Although Iggy's performances are legendary, some of his most entertaining moments happened far away from the stage in television studios. Here are just a few of Iggy's many memorable TV appearances over the past three decades:




Iggy Pop spars with Peter Gzowski 1977


Iggy Pop & David Bowie school Dinah Shore 1977



Iggy Pop talks career aspirations with Tony Wilson 1977


Iggy Pop tries out his Jerry Lewis in drag routine in France 1977


Iggy Pop battles Tom Snyder 1980


Iggy Pop reveals secret passion for household chores 1986


Iggy Pop discusses making The Idiot 2009


Iggy Pop reminisces with Jools Holland  2010