Remembering with Jeff Sammut

Glenn Crouter remembers his father, Toronto radio legend Wally Crouter. To what Wally owed his longevity, what he was most proud of and what it was like for Glenn to share his father with the city of Toronto. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/.

Friend/bassist Rick Haynes remembers Canadian singer/songwriter Gordon Lightfoot. What Gordon was like on-stage, on the road and in the studio, being the first to hear "If You Could Read My Mind", and what kept Rick so loyal to Gordon. Check out https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ and https://thelightfootband.com/.

Original Toronto Blue Jay Dave McKay remembers the baseball club's very first Opening Day in 1977. What being a part of this Canadian sports event meant as a Canadian, getting to be an original Blue Jay and, of course, the cold weather & snow! Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ and thank you https://www.sportscelebs.com/ for your assistance with this episode.

Former Hockey Night In Canada and TSN broadcaster Paul Romanuk remembers legendary hockey voice Danny Gallivan. Paul's one and only opportunity to meet Mr. Gallivan, what made him the best to ever call a hockey game and more. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ and https://romycast.com/.

Juno-winning singer/songwriter Molly Johnson remembers philanthropist, theatrical producer, businessman, owner of Honest Ed's and Toronto icon Ed Mirvish, who was like an uncle to her. Molly discusses how hard he and his family worked to become a success, how he made Toronto a better place to live and what Ed meant to the theatre community. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ and https://www.mollyjohnson.com/.

3-time Oscar-nominated actress Dyan Cannon remembers her ex-husband & Hollywood icon Cary Grant. How his humble beginnings in the UK affected him throughout his life, what drew Dyan to Cary, how everything changed between them once they married and more. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ and check out “Archie”, the biopic of Cary Grant on Britbox executively produced by Dyan Cannon and their daughter Jennifer Grant. 

TV legend Michael Landon is remembered by his "Little House On The Prairie" co-star Alison Arngrim! How underrated an actor he was, how hard he worked and how he found success against all odds. Visit http://www.alisonarngrim.net/ and https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/.

Co-star Dee Wallace remembers the classic 1982 Steven Spielberg film "ET". Dee discusses playing the mother role on camera and off, how the film still holds up today, what it's been like to re-unite with the cast and more. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ and https://iamdeewallace.com/. 

Friend & broadcaster John Donabie remembers Robbie Robertson and Levon Helm of The Band. How a musical bond forged into brotherhood, and ultimately fractured. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/.

From moving to a new country to be with the one you love, to slowly saying goodbye to the love of your life who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, “remembering” Emmanuel Sammut not only has host Jeff Sammut memorializing his father with his mother, special guest Rita Sammut, but “remembering” a true love story. Visit rememberingpodcast.com.  

"A Christmas Story" expert Tyler Schwartz remembers the holiday film with host Jeff Sammut. How "A Christmas Story" became a cult classic, what went into building the cast, what it was like to stay in the Parker home, saving a piece of the film's history from being thrown in the trash and more! Visit https://www.retrofestive.ca/ and https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/.

Collector Joe Prosey, action figure scholar Jonathan Alexandratos and "Billion Dollar Babies: The True Story of the Cabbage Patch Kids" filmmaker Dan Goodman remember Cabbage Patch Kids! How they were created, it's huge success leading to shoppers fighting for them in stores and Joe's MASSIVE collection! Visit https://www.cabbagepatchfilm.com/ and https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ .

Friend Gare Joyce remembers the original voice of the Peanuts character "Charlie Brown" Peter Robbins. How their chance meeting turned into friendship, the pride Peter had taken in playing Charlie Brown, his unfortunate life & mental health struggles, and more. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/.

Friends Bret Gallagher and Ted Woloshyn remember Canadian actor John Candy. His genius on screen in comedy AND drama, what he'd do as owner of the CFL's Toronto Argonauts, what it was like going anywhere with John, and more. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/.

Rock journalist & author of "The Amplified Come As You Are" Michael Azerrad remembers his friend & Nirvana lead singer Kurt Cobain. His musical brilliance, intelligence, empathy and leaving us too soon. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/.

World-renowned Beatles scholar and author of “Living The Beatles Legend: The Untold Story of Mal Evans” Kenneth Womack remembers The Beatles' road manager Mal Evans. We get to know the "Gentle Giant" that was "Big Mal", his success, his struggles, how THE BEATLES were lucky to meet HIM and what Mal meant to the Fab Four. Visit https://kennethwomack.com/ and https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/.

"Remembering" one of the NHL's best all-time goal scorers, Mike Bossy, with his teammate and friend Bryan Trottier. Their relationship on and off the ice, what it was like living together during their playing days, winning 4 straight Stanley Cups and saying goodbye. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ and a very special thank you to https://sportscelebs.com/ for their help with this episode.

Cathie LeFort remembers her father, "Mr. Dressup", Ernie Coombs. How he gave us all a home surrounded by kindness, sharing her Dad with an entire country, what it was like being on set, his friendship with Fred Rogers and much more. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/.

Hollywood legend Ruta Lee remembers TV game show host and her very good friend Alex Trebek. He was a person that could have done anything he wanted, who fame never changed and who was so loved by everyone that he walked his ex-wife up the aisle when she remarried! Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/.

Buffalo Sabres voice Dan Dunleavy remembers his legendary predecessor Rick Jeanneret. What made RJ so unique, his passion for the Sabres and hockey, his celebrated "MAYDAY!!!" call and more! Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/.