Canada Live was a weekend show which aired on CBC Radio in 1992 and 1993; initially hosted by Jack Farr as a replacement for The Radio Show,"Canada Live to replace The Radio Show". The Globe and Mail, May 9, 1992. the program was a live call-in show whose concept was for Farr to talk to ordinary Canadians about everyday topics."Farr from the madding crowd". The Globe and Mail, October 17, 1992.
Farr lasted just a few weeks as host of the program before announcing his departure,"Host leaves Canada Live". The Globe and Mail, November 14, 1992. calling it "not a good fit", and was succeeded by Kris Purdy.
The program was cancelled in 1993, and was replaced by Brand X."Brand X targets youth". The Globe and Mail, June 26, 1993.
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