Alan Maitland
Alan Maitland (1921-February 11, 1999) was a Canadian radio broadcaster and author. He was a longtime host for CBC Radio, started as an announcer in 1947 and was later cohost of As It Happens from 1974 to 1993. He was also part of the administration of CBC Radio for a brief period after he was through with being an announcer in 1958.[1]
In his "Fireside Al" segments on As It Happens and other CBC programs ("Frontporch Al" in summer time), Maitland frequently read short stories, some of which he also published in book form. Some "Fireside Al" segments continue to air on the program to this day, particularly his Christmas Eve readings of stories by Frederick Forsyth, notably The Shepherd, and O. Henry's The Gift of the Magi.
He died of heart failure due to congestive heart disease in Vancouver, British Columbia at the age of 78. He is survived by his second wife, Marilyn Maitland, his first wife Constance Maitland and their two children.[1]
References
- ^ a b Dafoe, Chris. ‘Fireside Al’ joined CBC Radio team in 1947, The Globe & Mail. A3. February 12, 1999.
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