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Best radio variety writers

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Best radio variety writers

Date4/3/1984

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Broadfoot, Dave, 1925- (subject)

Lennon, Frank (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Best radio variety writers: Roger Abbott and Dave Broadfoot were among six winners in ACTRA's radio variety writing category for their CBC series, Royal Canadian Air Farce. Award for TV writing went to the SCTV troupe. Broadfoot did stand-up routine on last night's show.

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0034498F

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