Barbara Frum

Born: 1937-09-08

Barbara Frum, a revered American-born Canadian journalist, embarked on her career after graduating from the University of Toronto. She contributed as a writer and commentator for CBC radio and various prominent publications like the Globe and Mail, The Toronto Star, and Saturday Night magazine. Her journey included co-hosting Toronto's CBC evening news and then co-hosting CBC's "As It Happens," pioneering live connections to global events via telephone. For a decade, she interviewed world leaders and delved into national and international news, earning respect as a distinguished journalist. Frum received numerous accolades, including the National Press Club of Canada Award and the Order of Canada. In 1982, she made history as the first female lead host of CBC Television's groundbreaking show "The Journal," propelling it to become Canada's most-watched newsmagazine program. Frum's tenure with "The Journal" lasted until her passing in 1992 at 54 due to complications from chronic leukemia. Beyond journalism, she was an art collector and gardener, with a notable African art collection displayed at the Art Gallery of Ontario. Married to Murray Frum, she had three children.


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The Way It Is

as Co-Host
First aired: 1967-09-01

"The Way It Is," a Sunday night one-hour show, aired from September 1967 to June 1969. Under the...

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For The Record

as Self
First aired: 1977-01-01

For The Record, a series of one-hour and ninety-minute film dramas, started on the series,...

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The Journal

as Host
First aired: 1982-01-11

"The Journal," a CBC Television current affairs show from 1982 to 1992, aired at 10:22 PM after...

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Barbara Frum

as Host
First aired: 1974-10-01

Barbara Frum is a Canadian talk show which aired on CBC Television between October 1974 and July...

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Quarterly Report

as Host
First aired: 1977-09-01

Barbara Frum helmed a 90-minute public affairs program that delved into national issues,...

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