When I asked Ron McLean if he ever felt overshadowed by the personality and presence of Don Cherry, his response was immediate and concise. "Rightfully so." But then he went further. "My honest answer is, my modus operandi in life is let your guest be the star, so I kind of feel good about … [Read more...]
Not So Sour Grapes
A lot of people came down hard on the Grapes in 2011. But the funny thing is, when I sat down with Don Cherry, it wasn't a loud-mouthed lout I was chatting with, rather a laid back, relaxed guy, who reminded me an awful lot of my father-in-law. I came with a list of questions from … [Read more...]
Holiday Traditions from Some of Our Favourites
I recently stopped by the CBC, and feeling festive, decided to ask some of our favourite TV personalities about holiday traditions at their house. Don Cherry (Hockey Night in Canada): In the American Hockey League we used to play every Christmas. So we had to go to morning skates and … [Read more...]