Humble & Fred
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The Humble & Fred show was a Toronto
-based radio morning drive time
show featuring co-hosts "Humble" Howard Glassman
and Fred Patterson
. It began in 1989 on CFNY-FM
(later renamed Edge 102) before moving to Mojo 640
in April 2001, and finally to Mix 99.9
in August 2003. Glassman had previously left CFNY for CKFM in May 1991 (which became Mix 99.9 later that year), only to return 19 months later at the end 1992. As of 2003, the show had been named Best Morning Show in Canada four times by the Canadian radio industry.
Comedian Pete Cugno was also associated with the show, for which he recorded comedic commentaries and satirical songs.
In August 2005, Patterson was relieved of his duties with the station (though he remained under contract), which cited struggling ratings as a factor in their decision to shake up the show. The show was rebilled as the Humble Howard morning show. However, in July 2006, the show was removed from the schedule and replaced temporarily by Steve Anthony
. Mad Dog and Billie
took over the slot on a permanent basis on August 8, 2006.
When Patterson was released from the show, there was significant curiosity about the true story behind the occurrence. Glassman was not able to say anything on the air, but he did offer contact information for his personal BlackBerry
and readily invited those curious to contact him for the actual story.
One of the regular occurrences of the Humble & Fred show was its annual "Gift of Christmas" show, the last few of which were broadcast from the Courthouse restaurant in downtown Toronto (the shows had previously been broadcast from the Horseshoe Tavern
and other venues). The last Christmas show on terrestrial radio took place without Patterson on December 23, 2005. Longtime performers on the Christmas shows included comedy group, the Doo Wops, and various members of Barenaked Ladies
. On December 22, 2006, the 17th annual Humble & Fred Christmas show was made available at humbleandfred.com as a free podcast.
In October, 2011, Humble and Fred launched a new show, broadcast through the internet as podcasts on http://www.humbleandfredradio.com/ .
Humble and Fred can be seen in the 2003 documentary film Flyerman. The movie recorded them as they broadcast live to air at MOJO with their guest.
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
-based radio morning drive time
Drive time
Drive time is the daypart analog to prime time for radio broadcasting. It consists of the morning hours when listeners wake up, get ready, and/or head to work or school, and the afternoon hours when they are heading home and before their evening meal. These are the periods where the number of...
show featuring co-hosts "Humble" Howard Glassman
Howard Glassman
Howard Glassman , commonly known as Humble Howard, is a Canadian radio personality, best known as co-host with Fred Patterson of the Humble & Fred morning show, which had been heard on Edge 102, Mojo 640 and Mix 99.9 in Toronto.- Career :Howard Glassman has been a national radio host for CHAB ,...
and Fred Patterson
Fred Patterson
Fred Patterson, Toronto, Ontario, commonly known as Freddie P, is a Canadian radio personality, best known as cohost with Howard Glassman of the Humble & Fred morning show, which had been heard on Edge 102, Mojo 640 and Mix 99.9 in Toronto.- Career :...
. It began in 1989 on CFNY-FM
CFNY-FM
CFNY-FM, promoted under the branding 102.1 The Edge, is a Canadian radio station, broadcasting at 102.1 FM. The station rose to prominence in the 1970s and 1980s due to its freestyle DJing format and unique choice to play alternative music...
(later renamed Edge 102) before moving to Mojo 640
CFMJ (AM)
CFMJ is a Canadian radio station, broadcasting at 640 kHz on the AM dial. It is officially licensed to Richmond Hill, Ontario, but the studio is in the newly-constructed Corus Quay building, located at 125 Queens Quay East in Toronto...
in April 2001, and finally to Mix 99.9
CKFM-FM
CKFM-FM, branded as 99-9 Virgin Radio , is a Canadian radio station, broadcasting at 99.9 on the FM dial in Toronto, Ontario. The station is owned by Astral Media...
in August 2003. Glassman had previously left CFNY for CKFM in May 1991 (which became Mix 99.9 later that year), only to return 19 months later at the end 1992. As of 2003, the show had been named Best Morning Show in Canada four times by the Canadian radio industry.
Comedian Pete Cugno was also associated with the show, for which he recorded comedic commentaries and satirical songs.
In August 2005, Patterson was relieved of his duties with the station (though he remained under contract), which cited struggling ratings as a factor in their decision to shake up the show. The show was rebilled as the Humble Howard morning show. However, in July 2006, the show was removed from the schedule and replaced temporarily by Steve Anthony
Steve Anthony
Steve Anthony is a Canadian television host. He gained attention throughout Canada as a MuchMusic host, or "VJ" from May 1987 to November 1995....
. Mad Dog and Billie
Mad Dog and Billie
Canadian broadcasters Jay "Mad Dog" Michaels and Billie Holiday hosted a succession of prominent morning drive time shows in the Toronto, Ontario radio market as Mad Dog and Billie, later Jay and Billie and then Mad Dog and Billie again.After CISS 92.5 FM Toronto, was acquired by Rogers...
took over the slot on a permanent basis on August 8, 2006.
When Patterson was released from the show, there was significant curiosity about the true story behind the occurrence. Glassman was not able to say anything on the air, but he did offer contact information for his personal BlackBerry
BlackBerry
BlackBerry is a line of mobile email and smartphone devices developed and designed by Canadian company Research In Motion since 1999.BlackBerry devices are smartphones, designed to function as personal digital assistants, portable media players, internet browsers, gaming devices, and much more...
and readily invited those curious to contact him for the actual story.
One of the regular occurrences of the Humble & Fred show was its annual "Gift of Christmas" show, the last few of which were broadcast from the Courthouse restaurant in downtown Toronto (the shows had previously been broadcast from the Horseshoe Tavern
Horseshoe Tavern
The Horseshoe Tavern is a concert venue located at 370 Queen Street West in downtown Toronto, and has been in operation since 1947. Owned by "JC", Ken Sprackman, Craig Laskey and Naomi Montpetit, the venue is a significant part of Canadian musical lore...
and other venues). The last Christmas show on terrestrial radio took place without Patterson on December 23, 2005. Longtime performers on the Christmas shows included comedy group, the Doo Wops, and various members of Barenaked Ladies
Barenaked Ladies
Barenaked Ladies is a Canadian alternative rock band. The band is currently composed of Jim Creeggan, Kevin Hearn, Ed Robertson, and Tyler Stewart. Barenaked Ladies formed in 1988 in Scarborough, Ontario, then a suburban municipality outside the City of Toronto...
. On December 22, 2006, the 17th annual Humble & Fred Christmas show was made available at humbleandfred.com as a free podcast.
In October, 2011, Humble and Fred launched a new show, broadcast through the internet as podcasts on http://www.humbleandfredradio.com/ .
Humble and Fred can be seen in the 2003 documentary film Flyerman. The movie recorded them as they broadcast live to air at MOJO with their guest.