Retired CBC producer Kevin O’Connell died in hospital in St. John’s on Tuesday. He was 80 years of age. The Cornerbrook Western Star newspaper calls him “The man that many credit for putting Newfoundland musicians on the map in this province and country.” He was 80 years of age.
O’Connell started his career in radio in Corner Brook before Newfoundland joined confederation, working as an announcer with the Broadcasting Corporation of Newfoundland (BCN). Once CBC came onboard it took over the BCN and its employees.
In his early years with CBC, O’Connell ran a popular radio show called Woodland Echoes dedicated to the men working in the logging camps.
He also worked for CBC television in Corner Brook before transferring to St. John’s in 1963 where he worked as a producer with CBNT.
O’Connell’s 30+ years working with CBC saw him producing, in addition to All Around the Circle, other much loved shows including Up At Ours. He introduced Newfoundlanders to entertainers such as Carol Brothers, Ray Walsh, Don Randell and the Wonderful Grand Band.
If you have any memories of Kevin that you’d like to share, feel free to do so here in the comments.
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