Stuart McLean | |
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.jpg) McLean on stage at the Centennial Concert Hall in 2008 | |
| Born | Andrew Stuart McLean April 19, 1948 Montreal West, Quebec, Canada |
| Died | February 15, 2017 (aged 68) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Alma mater | Sir George Williams University |
| Occupation(s) | Radio broadcaster, writer, professor of journalism |
| Years active | 1974-2017 |
| Employer | CBC Radio |
| Notable work | The Vinyl Cafe |
| Spouse | Linda Read (1982–2002) |
| Awards | Officer of the Order of Canada |
Andrew Stuart McLean, OC (April 19, 1948 – February 15, 2017) was a Canadian radio broadcaster, humorist, monologist, and author, best known as the host of the CBC Radio program The Vinyl Cafe.[1] Often described as a "story-telling comic" although his stories addressed both humorous and serious themes,[2] he was known for fiction and non-fiction work which celebrated the decency and dignity of ordinary people,[3] through stories which often highlighted the ability of their subjects, whether real or fictional, to persevere with grace and humour through embarrassing or challenging situations.[4]
- ^ Stuart McLean Archived February 16, 2017, at the Wayback Machine, The Canadian Encyclopedia.
- ^ "Vinyl Cafe gets up close and personal; Stuart McLean tells the tales". Edmonton Journal, October 30, 1998.
- ^ "Telling tales: Stuart McLean is one of Canada's most beloved storytellers". Ottawa Citizen, January 29, 1999.
- ^ "'The Vinyl Cafe' Radio Show Host Stuart McLean Dies at 68". The Hollywood Reporter, February 15, 2017.