The Radio Show
''The Radio Show'' was a Canadian radio show, which aired on CBC Radio One, CBC Radio from 1983 to 1992. The show incorporated some aspects of a conventional radio talk show, filtered through the warped comedic sensibilities of host Jack Farr.John Doyle (critic), John Doyle, "The Radio Show is surreal and addictive". ''The Globe and Mail'', April 13, 1991. The program, described by some critics as an "electronic pub" or a "radio chautauqua", had as its core philosophy the provision of light entertainment for people who suffered from "information overload" during the week."Saturday fun on CBC Radio". ''Brandon Sun'', January 16, 1988. Premiering on April 23, 1983 as a summer replacement for the network's Metropolitan Opera broadcasts, the show aired on Saturday afternoons. By its third season, the program was airing throughout the year. Content The show was noted particularly for Farr's irreverent and surreality, surreal humour. He billed himself as "Captain Radio" and "The Prairie ...
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