Great interview, Karl. I'm a self taught lover of music and happened to somehow get accepted into Mun Music way back when Mark was there. It was lovely to hear about his great career! You never even got into his business prowess!

I discovered this poem some years ago on a return visit to Newfoundland, the birthplace of my mother, who was the daughter of a seamstress and a fisherman. During the 1930’s, my grandfather would be gone for long stretches. I’ve listened to this reading several times, and I plan to read the poem at a Book Lover’s meeting today. Karl Wells’ sharing of it here captures the essence of the poem for me.

Great interview. Really loved this.

Great interview…….I’m also a subscriber to Bond Papers and despite the occasional curmudgeon attitude, there’s a lot of valuable information contained therein! I also despise the term “Newfie” and NL’s turning on the fake “Newfie brogue” in mixed company to ingratiate themselves!

I loved this place growing up. Great service, great people. I miss it.

great job

Impressive.

I remember watching this right after Trick or Treating. Good Memories.

A very fine interview between Charlene and Karl - such progressive thinking in responding to human need.

Lisa Porter, gave the viewer an insight to “ back in the day” of just how filming, short and long , got started in NL. The determination of a group of dedicated people. Also of how CNA got started with their program of instruction. Lisa Porter has been another gem of Carl’s guests who has shared” so much with us of her love and tenacity of the industry in such a humble way ! I luuvved this segment ! Carl , keep coming with those interesting guests. Pat Hutton

I loved Sammy Ludlow from the first time I saw the bit and have followed Andrew ever since. Carl - why did you ever stop being our weatherman?

Met her during my early years as a missionary doctor at Tshelanyemba hospital in South Western Zimbabwe. A wonderful soul, inspired many, saved lives. And was God sent

My meal here was very terrible...too bad it was sooo expensive

I saw Tessa perform in Chicago and she was amazing, as always.

You have beautiful natural talent. From listening to you I would have thought Tessa had voice and acting lessons. Tessa was quite blessed to come from quite a musical family (the well known Hutton’s)

re: flummies are also made with baking powder whereas toutons are made with yeast. Flummies are about the same as bannock. Also Mrs MacDonald was my neighbour since i was 5 in NWR when my family moved by her house from down near town hall across from my grandparents.

YES!! You got that perfect !! I have heard a recording of Pratt ... well some as write and some as Narrate ...You Sir Nailed that!!! You emphasis was so slightly understated we beg for more ... brilliant work Sir .. I look forward to seeing what else you have recorded ...

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Just wonderful. Not everyone can interpret Leacock's words. It is done marvelously here. Many thanks.

Wayne Chaulk should have made a guest appearance to help out Karl.

I remember it well! Thanks Karl!

Interesting

Wow, was looking for some references for a directing class and this is an absolutely amazing performance

Wonderful acting, indeed. But, I need to see ghosts! However, you are extremely talented, Sir. 😊😊

A one man show, Wow

Fantastic Karl. Loved hearing Ron again.

I love seeing my blue willow platter in the Cratchit china cabinet. Purchased in 1850 by family and passed down.

Excellent narration. I still remember the first time in or about 1976. It never grows old.

That movie put me into another era with my grandkids. I still love that movie

On November 22nd. in 1963, I was 9 years old & was home sick for the day. I was watching TV when a news flash with Walter Cronkite on CBC came on. He was emotional & I can hear his words in my mind to this day. I immediately alerted my mother, who was in the kitchen washing dishes & her reaction was like a close family member had died. This date is also my birthday as well as my wife's birthday. We were both married on Nov. 22nd as well. Weird coincidence but there it is.

So glad I found this. Enjoyed it so much that I'm going to put aside the latest Ken Follett, which I'm halfway through, and read "Mischief". An interesting interview that helps open your eyes to the richness and intrique in our history.- Ed

What a great interview. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I'm eager to get a copy of the book. Well done, Ted!!

Wonderful interview. She is a fascinating person.

The good old days.

I miss those days of here and now on cbc NL!!!!

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I was there a few years ago. Magical!❤️

I was a substitute teacher in the Roman Catholic school board of Greater St John's in 1971 to 1973 and was in a lot of different schools. I saw a few nuns--a couple of principals. However, I don't remember any huge conversations about how you had to Roman Catholic to go to heaven or about going to hell. The stuff about the strap is incredible. I never saw anything like that. Is Critch making this stuff up? Ihave to read this book.

my name is alexander Coaker. I am fascinated by this story. I have a famili bible that starts from albert harry Coaker born in dartmouth in 1848. I am sure it is related in some way to this great man. Greetings from Argentina.

what a stupid commentary... "Saint Pierre has the feel and look of a French town..." Obviously that idiot has never been to France, Saint Pierre looks like any Canadian town.

I like THIS. Nice to see Bill Rowe!

I remember him being Dracula, The Frankenstein Monster, and a Scarecrow, but I don't remember this one.

Applied for a job in 1996 but since i had no experience,i was not hired.

I remember watching this before going to school back in the day?

Brunch at Mallard Cottage & the day before fish & chips at the Quidi Vidi Brewery...both were first rate...highly recommended.

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Whos the girl sitting on the couch at 0:00?

The intro music at 0:04 has bit of a mid 2000s feel to it a little?

Newfoundland weatherman turne food critic turned talk show host turned standup comedian shoveling Spring Showers today in St John's

Saint Pierre is a beautiful city. There is an evangelic church in Saint Pierre. Jesus , we celebrate your victory is an American song of the American John Gibson.