Which was truly amazing, given the long history of the program… and that within six months, the people who brought me aboard [Nadir Mohamed, Keith Pelley] had left the company. Please enable JavaScript and reload this page. In fact, in my early 40’s at the time, I was significantly older than both Ron and Dave Hodge when they began hosting. “When you consider that, no level of change can be surprising. Strombo said Tuesday that he originally wanted the flag as a souvenir from the war, but he felt guilty taking it, so he never sold it and vowed to one day return it. “It’s like the war has finally ended and my brother can come out of limbo.”. Mike Walton and Jim McKenny assisted on the play. But his first love has always been music—whether working at a pirate radio station in the '90s, discovering underground talent on MuchMusic’s The NewMusic in the early 2000s, holding down The Strombo Show on CBC … Hockey/baseball reporter at THE FAN-590 for 23 years (1988-2011), and original from September 1992 launch of Canada’s first all-sports radio station. It’s turned into Social Consciousness Night in Canada. He graduated from high school, joined the Marines and fought against the Japanese during World War II in three grueling battles; Tarawa, Tinian and Saipan.While in Saipan in June 1944 Strombo become separated from his squad and found himself alone on the front line. On Thursday, we laughed like hell at that memory. TORONTO (Nov. 27) — We haven’t heard much from George Stroumboulopoulos since he disappeared from the set of Hockey Night in Canada more than four years ago. Particularly north of the 49th. The group’s research traced it to the village of 2,300 people in central Japan by analyzing family names. HIGASHISHIRAKAWA, Japan (AP) — Tatsuya Yasue buried his face into the flag and smelled it. About 20 years ago, Tatsuya Yasue visited Saipan with his younger brother, trying to imagine what their older brother might have gone through. I’ll die on that hill. A VERY STROMBO HOLIDAY SPECIAL kicks off in the EST on CBC Music We have another killer stack of records, that are ready to go on our 4-hour commercial-free, algorithm-free musical HOLIDAY journey. And, I’m so glad I had that opportunity.”, “Back here on sportsraijoh the FAN with my producer, Georgie Stroumboulopoulos.”. Marvin Strombo was born was born into a Montana ranching family; one of seven children. Strombo is still fairly young and is very inquisitive about the world around him. As you’ll see, Darryl was both the subject of the lead story in the Maple Leaf Gardens program for the Nov. 28, 1970 clash with Detroit… and the first–intermission guest on Hockey Night in Canada with host Ward Cornell. “The flag will be our treasure.”, The return of the flag brings closure, the 89-year-old farmer and younger brother of Sadeo Yasue told The Associated Press at his 400-year-old house on Monday. Don’t pretend the entertainment field is anything but a business. Every bit as overwhelming was the subsequent revelation that the host of George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight — aired nationwide on the CBC television network from 2006–14 — would become only the fourth person in 55 years to lead the intermission segments on Hockey Night, joining Ward Cornell (1959–71), Dave Hodge (1971–86) and MacLean. It was back on Nov. 26, 2013 that Rogers CEO Nadir Mohamed and NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman made public the landmark accord, which astounded hockey and media personnel from coast to coast. But, we know that feelings had to be hurt. And there is one more thing Strombo delivered: a little hope that Yasue’s remains might one day be recovered, given the details about where he found the body. 27. Fundamental decency and self–confidence have forever defined George. Leaving Mount Sinai Hospital to drive northbound on University Avenue during a snowstorm in the wee hours of Dec. 6, 1996, Dad and I heard George say, as only he could, “The FAN–590 family has grown by one. “I kept asking the higher–ups ‘are you sure you want to do this? There is no ill will whatsoever toward anyone at Rogers. Ducey, Cindy McCain, ex-Sen. 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For Lowe, getting Strombo for Apple Music Hits—which focuses on music from the 80s to the 2000s— was the eventuality of a path forged in the early aughts. He was in the battles of Saipan, Tarawa and Tinian, which chipped away at Japan’s control of islands in the Pacific and paved the way for U.S. victory. And, it’s the reason I privately maintained modest expectation.”, Still immersed in his music and commuting from home in Los Angeles, Stroumboulopoulos looked upon the Hockey Night gig as anything but career defining. He concluded the interview by stressing to Cornell how badly he wished to count that first big–league tally. At a different time; owned by a smaller company, we were family at the radio station. They had never gotten his body or — until that moment — anything else of his. The Strombo Show is a Canadian radio show on CBC Radio 2 hosted by George Stroumboulopoulos, a former VJ from MuchMusic, a Canadian music channel. THE DIRTY ARMY: Nik, George Stroumboulopoulos, or Strombo as he is known is a 37 year old sleeze bucket, who has a facade of being a “nice guy”. I walked into The FAN newsroom one afternoon in our old building on Holly St. and noticed, from behind, someone sitting at our sports desk. What neither George, nor anyone else, could have foreseen was the carnage authored by the $5.2 billion commitment to the NHL. But to the Japanese bereaved families, they have a much deeper meaning, especially those, like Yasue, who never learned how their loved ones died and never received remains. In Gordie Howe’s 25th and final season with the club, it fell by 21 points in the standings and finished 13th in the 14–team NHL, ahead of only the California Golden Seals, with a record of 22–45–11 for 55 points. Campanelli’s ET Canada work is a little too shiny for his fans who remember him puking on the side of the road with Sum 41 and hosting Much on Demand . Strombo’s two-storey home makes for a sweet bash, and it also makes for a successful recording studio. DARRYL SITTLER’S FIRST NHL GOAL @TheStromboShow honours the # spiritofradio. “Having said that, damn, do I miss McCown on the radio. The vanilla crap on HNIC now is unwatchable. But, it removed the 20–game–long monkey from Darryl’s back and sparked a terrific, Hall of Fame career. It occurred as hardly a pivotal moment — Sittler taking Mike Walton’s drop–pass inside the blue line and overpowering Don (Smokey) McLeod with a wrist shot at 1:41 of the third period, providing the Leafs a 7–3 lead (Toronto would romp, 9–4). Jacques Plante stopped 29 Red Wing shots for the goaltending victory. Covered Toronto Blue Jays 1992 and 1993 World Series victories. And, I was happy when the company created the Sunday Hometown Hockey package for Ron; a perfect role for someone so beloved across the country. And, doubly privileged to have, as colleagues, so many wonderful people during my 23–year term; the final 17 spent covering the Toronto Maple Leafs, home and on the road. He got it. GEORGE STROUMBOULOPOULOS INTERVIEWS WAYNE GRETZKY ON, It is easy to conclude that that stars were aligned, 50 years ago this weekend, for Toronto Maple Leafs rookie, The Red Wings have rarely been more lamentable than in 1970–71 under rookie coach, The regression under Harkness, former college coach at Cornell University, was toughest on Detroit’s veteran players, such as, In this lop–sided match, the Maple Leafs led 3–0 after the first period on goals by, attempted to offer balance to the disaster that was, The Maple Leafs were still deadlocked in the NHL basement with the expansion Sabres but would soon begin a renaissance in which they amassed a record of 30–15–7 in their final 52 games to make the playoffs. They knew no details of Sadeo’s death until months after the war ended, when they were told he died somewhere in the Mariana Islands presumably on July 18, 1944, the day Saipan fell, at age 25. Hockey Night was just one part of my career. Reasons may have slightly differed but the underlying motive — cutting costs to survive the NHL deal — prevailed. He joined our radio station in mid–1993 as a part–time producer and overnight host… at roughly the same time that Dan Shulman was rocketing to superstardom. Detroit rookie Don Luce (11) would later enjoy many years as a terrific, two–way center with Buffalo. "It has been a heartbreaking week," said George Stroumboulopoulos Sunday night at the onset of his three-hour "The Strombo Show" on CBC Radio … I can honestly tell you that Ron was forever cool to me. The prickly Bourdain is a sign of things to come, as is documentary maker Morgan Spurlock (Super Size Me) and Strombo. And, I was comfortable with the notion of working alongside people I had long known, especially Elliotte Friedman and [producer] Brian Spear, who were at The FAN-590 when I started. In somewhat of a hurry to begin writing a sportscast, I asked her to please move elsewhere. He told Yasue’s siblings their brother likely died of a concussion from a mortar round. And, to Stroumboulopoulos for attempting nothing different. In this lop–sided match, the Maple Leafs led 3–0 after the first period on goals by Guy Trottier, Paul Henderson and Dave Keon. George is a passionate advocate of many social and environmental issues and has been an active supporter of numerous causes throughout his career. “I can see how much the flag meant to her. A year later, Japanese authorities sent the family a wooden box with a few stones at the bottom — a substitute for his body. But, the top executives at Rogers — Keith Pelley, Scott Moore and Guy Laurence — were persistent. Brian McFarlane (above) attempted to offer balance to the disaster that was Ned Harkness. As we gabbed over the phone on Thursday, the conversation ultimately turned to our brief time together at The FAN. He also hosts The Hour (CBC) on CBC Television. Putting a hipster in a straight man’s role would, theoretically, lower the median age of the program’s audience and attract more female viewers, thereby augmenting advertising potential. He had no bigger fan, or devoted viewer, than me. MacLean was a national treasure and did not deserve, in any way, to be supplanted. Each weeknight, George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight brings you a smart, sharp and intimate conversation with some of the world’s biggest stars and original thinkers. Over the years, George Stroumboulopoulos has hosted CBC's interview program The Hour , anchored Hockey Night in Canada , and led his own talk show on CNN. Edwards and McLeod would share the carnage in the 9–4 loss to the Maple Leafs. 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As with the traditional megastar, George Stroumboulopoulos arose from humble beginnings. He will gladly answer questions and take a photo with you in his famous red chairs that are a prominent part of his show. Heck, from behind, they had the identical hair–do. Darryl Sittler was the guest of Ward Cornell (above) in the first intermission on Hockey Night In Canada — these grainy images from the CBC telecast. House of Strombo is a 10 episode concert series featuring a combination of international legends with young and upcoming artists across a variety of music genres, all playing live shows in George Stroumboulopoulos' downtown Toronto home. 16.8k Followers, 482 Following, 763 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from House Of Strombo (@houseofstrombo) With Rutherford sidelined, Harkness recalled Don (Smokey) McLeod from Fort Worth of the Central Hockey League. In wrapping up our phone conversation, I asked George if he felt that ultimately being rejected by the Hockey Night In Canada audience damaged his career. The remains of nearly half of the 2.4 million Japanese war dead overseas have yet to be found. As mentioned, Strombo, in his early years with us, had long, straggly hair that extended three–quarters of the way down his back. And, though I enjoyed every minute of my tenure at Rogers, I also knew I was swimming upstream.”. The Strombo Show is three commercial-free hours of music that spans many eras and genres, airing every Sunday night from 8 pm - 11 pm and hosted by respected Canadian television personality, George Stroumboulopoulos. Though I knew we’d be up against tradition, I have not a single regret. To count myself among a handful of people that have hosted that program will always be a thrill. Regular segments include: The Sad-Off, where George … Quiz: Can you pass a Washington, D.C. history test? 129.1k Followers, 7,499 Following, 2,137 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from George StroumbouloPHÒulos (@strombo) TORONTO (Nov. 27) — We haven’t heard much from George Stroumboulopoulos since he disappeared from the set of Hockey Night in Canada more than four years ago. So why not replace one Much music vet with another? - “Oh, sorry Strombo,” I muttered in total embarrassment. What I love most about Strombo is that today — while recognized in many parts of the globe — he is no different than the straggly haired kid that joined our radio group 27 years ago. “I tried to ignore the discomfort and move forward with the role I’d been entrusted,” George recalled. Seven years have now passed since consummation of largest and most–influential sports/media contract in Canadian history — the 12–year, $5.232 billion (CAD) agreement that provided Rogers and Sportsnet exclusive TV rights to the National Hockey League and its signature program, Hockey Night In Canada. Strombo Has No Regrets. He said he found Sadeo Yasue’s body on the outskirts of Garapan, a village in Saipan, when he got lost and ended up near the Japanese frontline. A post shared by George Stroumboulopoulos (@strombo) on Apr 13, 2018 at 9:04pm PDT. JavaScript is required for full functionality on this website, but scripting is currently disabled. Marvin Strombo, who had taken the calligraphy-covered Japanese flag from a dead soldier at World War II island battlefield 73 years ago, returned it Tuesday to the family of Sadao Yasue. “Our show goes to 165 countries world–wide. He’s always down to run and play with you or other dogs. We all have ups and downs and the Hockey Night thing wasn’t my only setback, I can assure you. The family had wondered whether he might have died at sea. Howe graced the cover (top–left) of the Red Wings team–album sold at Maple Leaf Gardens in ’70–71. He has hosted The Strombo Show. “I thankfully have a bigger platform today [with Apple Music] than at any time in my career,” George concluded. It was Jacqui Delaney, another colleague of the early years. The 10-episode show is a … “It smelled like my good old big brother, and it smelled like our mother’s home cooking we ate together,” Tatsuya Yasue said. Cleopatrick "Christmas of Mud (Strombo Sessions)" Mo Kenney, "That Was The Worst Christmas Ever (Strombo Sessions)" Lemon Bucket Orkestra, “Goodnight (Strombo Sessions)” Vivek Shraya, "Deepavali (Strombo Sessions)" Neko Case, “Christmas Card from a Hooker in Minneapolis” Tom Waits, “Nirvana” Elliott Smith, “Angel in the Snow” But, the evening headlines belonged to the Maple Leafs… and the club’s young No. Allied troops frequently took the flags from the bodies of their enemies as souvenirs, as Japanese flags were quite popular and fetched good prices when auctioned, Strombo said. The Strombo Show is three hours of commercial-free music and conversation every Sunday night, covering all genres and all eras, with great guests and requests. I don’t mourn stuff in the business anyway. The regression under Harkness, former college coach at Cornell University, was toughest on Detroit’s veteran players, such as Gary Bergman (2), Howe (9), Alex Delvecchio (10), Bruce MacGregor (12) and former Leaf icon Frank Mahovlich (27). Remember when CBC first hired Strombo, the move essentially broke the mold of CBC personalities. Copyright © 2021 The Washington Times, LLC. FROM THE RADIO DAYS: AN EARLY KEYCHAIN AND THE MICROPHONE–FLASH I LUGGED THROUGHOUT NORTH AMERICA WHILE COVERING THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS FOR THE FAN–590. So Strombo was able to give Yasue’s family not just a flag, but also some answers. There was nothing ordinary about the transition. Garry Unger (in the final minute of the period) and Tom Webster (in the first minute of the third frame) got the visitors on the board, but Sittler struck for his milestone first NHL goal shortly after Webster. Paul: Have you heard of punctuation marks? Stroumboulopoulos, who is affectionately known in Canada as Strombo, is currently in Los Angeles, where he was interviewed by Zane Lowe on Apple Music's Beats 1 about the partnership. Mahovlich and Al Karlander also scored for Detroit; Ellis (with his second) and George Armstrong for the Leafs. Strombo reached out and gently rubbed her shoulder. Darryl was ultimately traded (in January 1982) to Philadelphia. From 2000 to 2004, Stroumboulopoulos worked at MuchMusic as producer and host of The Punk Show, then host of The NewMusic, MuchLOUD and MuchNews. At the start, without word of a lie, I planned to do Hockey Night for a maximum of three years. His home is certainly the place where parties are made. Japanese government has requested auction sites to stop trading wartime signed flags. Quiz: US Citizenship Test - Could You Pass? A broadcast veteran in television and radio, George Stroumboulopoulos has earned a reputation for being authentic and relatable and is one of the most trusted and respected broadcasters in Canada. In the end, I got two. “But, I knew there were risks. Rogers decided it needed George. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene files articles of impeachment against Biden, “I was so happy that I returned the flag,” Strombo said. The smell of the flag immediately brought back childhood memories. As you can see, below, Roy Edwards had played goal for the Red Wings in 16 of 19 games; Jim Rutherford appearing in the other three. George Stroumboulopoulos, the motorcycle-riding media personality, has added a new title to his well-known curriculum vitae: Apple Music Curator. Tuesday, August 15, 2017, History As It Happens: The first 1,000 days, ‘Victory smoke in the Capitol, boys’: Affidavits reveal Capitol rioters trail of videos, media posts. The major problem with Rogers communications and sporsports media is that they have more money than brains.they announced this past week that they were going to demolish Skydome and build a new ballpark ,they should get a contending ball club before they do something drastic like that the only good thing about Sportsnet is the Tim and Sid program! TOP STORIES The lead ballooned to 6–0 by 15:49 of the middle frame — Ron Ellis, Keon and Norm Ullman scoring. But, kudos to the tall foreheads at Jarvis and Bloor St. for trying something different. Still, he is remembered in our little corner as the man that replaced Ron MacLean, from 2014 to 2016, in the nation’s most–coveted sports chair on Saturday night — a bold move by Rogers Communications that polarized hockey fans from St. John’s to Victoria. Both expansion teams — the Buffalo Sabres and Vancouver Canucks — were superior to Detroit. Naoki Yasue, left, looks through a Japanese picture book with Marvin Strombo, 94, near Florence on Thursday. More than anything, though, I had to be authentic and not try to change what had worked elsewhere for me. The Strombo Show / House of Strombo. He had the flag hung in a glass-fronted gun cabinet in his home in Montana for years, a topic of conversation for visitors. Earlier in the day, at the old CNE Stadium here in Toronto, the Montreal Alouettes had beaten the Calgary Stampeders, 23–10, to win the 1970 Grey Cup. DJ Marvel Guest Mix For The Strombo Show by thefreshestdjs published on 2012-11-19T17:01:56Z. It’s a pressing issue as the bereaved families reach old age and memories fade. 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Line-ups (above and below) for the Nov. 28, 1970 Leafs–Red Wings game. “I was absolutely thrilled and honored to land the role,” he said, “but knowing how fundamentally different the show could become, I wondered how long I might last. “I did not need to be informed about the significance of replacing Ron MacLean. I’ve been part of it too long to think otherwise. When I look back on starting with Hockey Night, I chuckle at the image of me as the ‘new kid’ on the block. - Perhaps unavoidably, and over time, the commitment to change subsided. I will never bemoan the opportunity to work with such TV icons as Ron, Don, Elliotte, Kelly Hrudey, Kyper and so many more. The Red Wings have rarely been more lamentable than in 1970–71 under rookie coach Ned Harkness. GEORGE STROUMBOULOPOULOS INTERVIEWS WAYNE GRETZKY ON HOCKEY NIGHT IN CANADA. That almost made me cry. Ballard, of course, would later quarrel with Sittler, his captain, as did the owner with all key players in blue and white. and View Comments, Terms of Use / Privacy Policy / Manage Newsletters. The flag’s white background is filled with signatures of 180 friends and neighbors in this tea-growing mountain village of Higashishirakawa, wishing Yasue’s safe return. Biden's swampy stimulus package fails working Americans The great songwriter, John Prine setting up and performing an in my living room. Top music interviewer and CBC Radio 2 host George Stroumboulopoulos debuted his new House of Strombo music series on Apple Music on Thursday (via Billboard).. Looking at the names and their handwriting, Tatsuya Yasue clearly recalls their faces and friendship with his brother. Following Strombo out the door at Rogers were virtually all of the company’s big–contract headliners: Daren Millard, Glenn Healy, Scott Morrison, Bob McCown, Bob Cole, Paul Romanuk, Mike Johnson, Nick Kypreos, Doug MacLean and, ultimately, Cherry. And, that’s by design. The Big M would happily find himself part of a blockbuster trade to Montreal on Jan. 13, 1971 that brought Mickey Redmond, Guy Charron and Bill Collins to the Motor City. He became the sponsor of the reality tv talent show, “The One: Creating a Music celebrity” which has been aired on ABC. It's a show made by music lovers, for music lovers, where we play what we think is… After an ambitious travel schedule that saw him take roughly 148 flights last year, he tells me he's enjoying the solitude of our collective circumstance and despite missing a few friends and restaurants, he's doing just fine. Bruce Hood officiated the match with linesmen Pat Shetler and Dave Shewchyk. Yup! Even if hurt by the switch, he understood what Rogers was trying to accomplish. The live concerts recorded in his living room have found a home on Apple Music. At the end of the meeting, his brother whispered to Tatsuya, asking him to take good care of their parents, as he would be sent to the Pacific islands, harsh battlegrounds where chances of survival were low. The Maple Leafs were still deadlocked in the NHL basement with the expansion Sabres but would soon begin a renaissance in which they amassed a record of 30–15–7 in their final 52 games to make the playoffs. He offered me “good wishes” just before starting his prison term at Millhaven Penitentiary, near Kingston, Ont., for tax evasion and misappropriation of Gardens’ funds. Quiz: Can you name these 1950s songs from their lyrics. It is easy to conclude that that stars were aligned, 50 years ago this weekend, for Toronto Maple Leafs rookie Darryl Sittler to score his first of 484 NHL goals. After scoring his first NHL goal on Don McLeod (below), Sittler gathered the puck for a souvenir. The signatures helped Strombo find its rightful owners. Enjoying life with my family (kids Shane and Lauren). Marvin Strombo, who had taken the calligraphy-covered Japanese flag from a dead soldier at World War II island battlefield 73 years ago, returned it Tuesday to … “Look, Rogers is a publicly traded company in a largely competitive field so business and shareholding value ultimately comes first,” Stroumboulopoulos reasoned. It's late on a Thursday evening and I catch George Stroumboulopoulos by phone at his Toronto home where he's doing the dishes. “That’s all we were told about my brother. I have nearly 900,000 followers on social media [Twitter]. Strombo is a super affectionate, super smart and super energetic pup. The series is the first of its kind in Canada presented by Apple Music on YouTube, with each episode accompanied by exclusive video features, band … One of Canada’s best-known media personalities, over the past 25 years George Stroumboulopoulos has worked for sports and rock radio stations, MuchMusic, CBC, CNN, Hockey Night in Canada and more. He’s been having an attractive salary, since he’s media character and a sedulous. Probably in the minority but I thought Strombo was excellent on HNIC. This is one of the coolest things. And, after laying out more than $5 billion, we know that Rogers sought the promise of every incoming dime. Johnson & Johnson set to report COVID-19 trial data on one-dose vaccine by next week Yasue and Tatsuya’s sister Sayoko Furuta, 93, sitting in her wheelchair, covered her face with both hands and wept silently as Tatsuya placed the flag on her lap. “Are you kidding? Add in Elliotte Friedman, the most–knowledgeable hockey person with whom I’ve crossed paths, and you can imagine the thrill of working with such an illustrious trio. Another omen was the autograph I obtained, in the top–right–hand corner… from Leafs owner Harold Ballard. Follow Mari Yamaguchi on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/mariyamaguchi, Her work can be found at APNews at https://www.apnews.com/search/mari%20yamaguchi. “Good luck forever at the battlefield,” a message on it reads. And, it got George. Strombo was on his motorbike one day and saw the For Sale sign at his now-home. Click to Read More Stroumboulopoulos, by then, was also a national treasure, but in the music industry. I knew the traditional hockey audience missed Ron. “I made it clear from the outset that Ron and Don should continue with Coach’s Corner. Ah, yes… the charming inflection of boxing guru–turned–nighttime–host Charles (Spider) Jones in the early years of Canada’s first all–sports radio station. 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