[mplpost] Goodbye Peter!

[Jay Linden]

Beth Girdler wrote:
> 
> Hello all,
> I was very sad to learn that Peter Gzowski died today. I spent many a
> morning in his company, while raising my - now grown - children.
> 
> Peter Gzowski, Mr. Dressup - both folks that grew to be a part of our
> culture. I must say, it comes as a bit of a shock to realize we grew older
> with them. I feel a definite loss at their passing.
> Time and tide waits for no man...(or woman)
> 
> Was anyone on maplepost ever interviewed by Peter?

Not me, no.  On full merits <grin>.  During my years in PR I set up any
number of interviews with Peter, though generally working with some of
his producers.

I had a few occasions to meet Peter, but not that many, and I would be
willing to bet that if I told you I never heard him say anything unkind
to anyone, I'll bet mostly I'll get nods of agreement.  I won't be
surprising anyone.

He was especially kind to my Famous Kid Brother during his formative
years, interviewing him when an occasion merited on both radio shows
(yipes, is my kid brother that old now <grin>?) and also on 90 Minutes
Live, then a very rare opportunity for an artist to gain real-time TV
exposure.

Apart from the invitations, he was also very encouraging.  Which, I
would guess, makes Colin part of the majority of Canadian artists who
have been encouraged by Peter Gzowski.

He will, for sure, be missed.  Another very large part of Canada's
identity passes from our community into our history.
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