Dan Gallagher

Born: 1957-05-14

Dan Gallagher (May 14, 1957 – January 20, 2001) was a prominent Canadian broadcaster recognized for his influential roles in television. Gallagher achieved fame as the host of MuchMusic's game show "Test Pattern" from 1989 to 1991 and previously as a VJ and host of the "Pepsi Power Hour" during the 1980s. His tenure extended to CBC Television's "Video Hits" from 1991 to 1993, marking his impact across multiple music-related programs. His untimely passing on January 20, 2001, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, marked a loss in the broadcasting community.


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Hostage for a Day

as Security Patrolman
Released: 1994-04-25

Warren Kooey is a man who's tired of his current life; a witch of a wife, a boss who complains...

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Freakshow

as Bloater
Released: 1989-01-06

After being ditched by her cameraman because of her manipulative behavior at a murder scene, a...

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FX: The Series

as Director
First aired: 1996-09-09

Rollie Tyler, a special effects expert, helps his detective friend solve crimes by making...

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The Kids in the Hall

as Host
First aired: 1989-10-24

The Kids in the Hall is a Canadian sketch comedy group formed in 1984, consisting of comedians...

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Video Hits

as Host
First aired: 1984-10-01

Video Hits was a Canadian music video program that was broadcast on CBC Television from 1984 to...

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Test Pattern

as Host
First aired: 1989-01-01

"Test Pattern," MuchMusic's inaugural game show in the late 1980s to early 1990s, featured Bill...

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