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Al came to CKEY in 1963 after many successful years at CHUM as The Morning Mayor. I worked with him as his operator (producer) from the time he arrived until I left in November, 1964, and also ended up as the second voice on 'The World's Worst Jokes' both on 'EY and, after he left in 1965, on the syndicated version carried on many stations across Canada.
Al was always well prepared for each show having worked on it at home the previous evening and would rush down the hallway to Control Room/Studio 3 at the very last minute but was never late.
He also did comedy writing for the CBC as well as numerous other projects for the broadcasting and print media. Many of his books are still available.
Al passed away on his 40th birthday.
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