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CKNX Tales from Wingham: the Radio & Television Town of Canada

 
Johnny Brent, the popular Master of Ceremonies and manager for the Barn Dance show.
55 of 221 		Clark's "Something's Always Sure To Tickle Me" always brought down the house in laughter.
56 of 221 		Don Robertson was a pioneeering member of the Ranch Boys on CKNX.
57 of 221 		Earl Heywood's career with CKNX began with a performance on Barn Dance.
58 of 221 		Archie Mann learned to play the fiddle by ear.
59 of 221 		Bill Mankiss played regularly on the Barn Dance and with the Golden Prairie Cowboys
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Reg Bitten was a performer by night and a CKNX employee by day.
61 of 221 		Elmer Purden, wizard of remote broadcasting, ensured Barn Dance shows were on the air every Sat.
62 of 221 		Ernie King won the audience's hearts with his fine voice and gentle personality.
63 of 221 		George Jordan was a popular square dance caller for the Saturday Night Barn Dance.
64 of 221 		Jack Kingston played with the Barn Dance and the Golden Prairie Cowboys.
65 of 221 		Lloyd Bank began playing his steel guitar with the CKNX Barn Dance in 1949.
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Ward Allen's fiddle tune "Maple Sugar" is a classic among old tyme fiddlers.
67 of 221 		Lucky Ambeault was a versatile musician who played with the station band - Golden Prairie Cowboys
68 of 221 		Ross Mann was a popular Barn Dance entertainer who also appeared on Channel 8 programs.
69 of 221 		Mel Lavigne, one of Canada's best-known fiddlers, began with the Barn Dance in 1950.
70 of 221 		Jack Gorbutt was the Public Relations man for the Barn Dance program as well as other CKNX programs.
71 of 221 		An advertisement for the Barn Dance show, circa 1940s
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