
Craig Baird - Canadian History Ehx
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Host of the podcast\radio show Canadian History Ehx. Author of "Canada's Main Street: The Epic Story of The Trans-Canada Highway" Sharing Canada's history daily
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Day 17 of Stories Across Canada: Leaving A Gift At The Grave Of The Friendly Giant Before I left on my journey across Canada, I bought a tiny rooster figurine. Today, I was able to place that figurine on the headstone of The Friendly Giant near Grafton, Ontario
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Today in 1971, The Hilarious House of Frightenstein debuted on CHCH-TV. It aired for one nine-month season, with 130 episodes (and years in reruns). Let's learn about this very unique children's show that is still beloved to this day! The idea came about with Riff Markowitz having an idea for the show and inviting a group of friends to a dinner party to brainstorm at the Windsor Arms Hotel in Toronto. The idea for The Hilarious House of Frightenstein was approved by the station, who hoped to reach the Toronto market with it. Vincent Price was brought on to do introductions to the various segments as he wanted to do a children's show. He filmed all 400 of his segments in four days for $13,000. In Canada it aired after-school or on weekend mornings, with it aimed to children. The United States aired it in a late-night slot and aimed it towards college students. In some American markets, it outdrew The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson in the college demographic. Each episode was structured around a narrative of Count Frightenstein attempting to revive Brucie J. Monster, with various unrelated bits from the castle filling out the show. Count Frightenstein was played by Billy Van, while Igor was played by Fishka Rais. Billy Van played nearly every character on the show including The Count, Grizelda The Ghastly Gourmet, The Wolfman and many more. Other characters included The Grammar Slammar, The Professor, Grizelda, Bwana Clyde Batty. There were also three puppets named Harvey Wallbanger, Gronk and Bammer. Julius Sumner Miller played The Professor and filmed all his segments within the summer. Mike Myers has listed the show as one that played an informative influence on his comedy. If you enjoy my Canadian history content, you can support Canadian History Ehx with a donation at
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Every Monday, I like to share a bit of nostalgia to help everyone's day get off to a good start. This week, it is The Log Driver's Waltz, one of the most famous pieces of animation in Canadian history courtesy of the NFB, Wade Hemsworth and Kate and Anna McGarrigle!
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When Coca-Cola suddenly closed a plant in Newfoundland in January 1992, the province's residents started a boycott. That boycott continues to this day, as people choose to support the local and family-owned Pepsi bottling plant. *should have said Rum and Pepsi*
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Hundreds of thousands of soldiers from Alberta have served Canada for over a century. Many gave their lives for their country. They fought for Canada. Let's fight against separation. Vote for Alberta to remain a province of Canada on Oct. 19, 2026.
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For decades, both Denmark and Canada claimed Hans Island in the High Arctic. During what became known as The Whisky War, each side planted their flag and left alcohol for the other nation. On June 14, 2022, the 49-year-old Whisky War finally came to an end.
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Twitter/X can be a real cesspool of negativity sometimes. I like ensuring that my account is a fun place where we can enjoy Canadian history and Canadiana. No divisions here, all are welcome :) To that end, here is a dose of nostalgia for all you wonderful people.
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It is considered to be one of the best pieces of animation ever produced. It won numerous awards, earned an Academy Award nomination and even inspired a scene in The Simpsons. Even today, it is fondly remembered by many Canadians. This is the story of The Big Snit! 🧵1/10
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From 1963 to 1966, The Mighty Hercules first aired on television. It then aired for decades in reruns. As with many animated productions of the time, the voice cast was almost completely Canadian. Hercules was voiced by Jimmy Tapp. Tapp did the voice for 114 episodes after he replaced David Hartmann who only did eight episodes. Tapp was a radio broadcaster in Montreal, and hosted several CBC programs including The Tapp Room and Flashback. He also hosted CTV's A Kin to Win. A member of the Canadian Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame, he died in 2004. Gerry Bascombe, who was born in Toronto, voiced Newton for 112 episodes. He also voiced Daedalus. He replaced Newton voice actor Jack Mercer who voiced the character for 13 episodes. Bascombe died in 2019. Canadian Helene Nickerson voiced all the female voices including Helena and Wilhemine. She also starred on Time for Sunday School, which aired on CBC from 1962 to 1966. If you enjoy my Canadian history content, you can support my work with a donation at
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On this day in 1983, Fraggle Rock debuted. Created by Jim Henson, it was co-produced by CBC and filmed at their Toronto studios. The cast, puppeteers, writers and crew were pretty much all Canadian too! Let's learn more about this wonderful show :) 🧵1/18
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