CalgaryVideo

Stuart McLean captured the hearts of Calgarians with his storytelling

Calgarians are remembering their stories about one of Canada's best storytellers. Stuart McLean died at age 68 after a battle with melanoma.

Leave your memory of the popular host in the comments below

CBC News Posted: Feb 15, 2017 6:59 PM EST | Last Updated: February 16, 2017

'The place where laughter meets tears'

8 years ago

0:43

Stuart McLean, the host of CBC Radio's The Vinyl Caf has died at age 68

Stuart McLeanhas died at age 68 after a battle with melanoma.

Known as the host of CBC Radio'sThe VinylCafand an award-winning humorist, the news has saddened fansacross the country including in Calgary.

Stuart McLean, CBC Radio host and award-winning humorist, dead at 68
You can listen to a special tribute to Stuart McLeanon Thursdayat1 p.m.on CBC Radio One.

Stuart McLean receives a standing ovation at the Jubilee Auditorium after a 2011 Vinyl Cafe Christmas concert

8 years ago

0:17

Popular CBC Radio host Stuart McLean gave two Christmas concerts in Calgary in 2011

Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshifondly referred to McLeanas "our greatest storyteller," and saidsitting down with him led to "one of the most Canadian moments of mylife."

Nenshi fondly remembers Stuart McLean as "our greatest storyteller"

8 years ago

0:47

Stuart McLean, the host of CBC Radio's The Vinyl Caf and an award-winning humorist, has died at age 68 after a battle with melanoma

Here are some other stories shared about one of Canada's iconic storytellers.

Stuart McLean's trademark blend of storytelling part nostalgia, part pithy observations about everyday life and folksy, familiar delivery made him a hit with audiences for more than 20 years. (Bruce J. Dynes)

@CBCCalgary @CBCNews I work at the Jubilee Auditorium. Stuart graced our stage every December. He will be missed by our staff and his fans
—@spaghetti_chick

"Feeling very sad about this. As an immigrant to Canada Dave and Morley became family friends who revealed the understated but rich vein of Canadian humour and made the Vinyl Cafe a family fixture in the week. Thank you Stuart,"Sue Seh Hirstposted on Facebook.

@CBCCalgary @CBCNews I remember listening to his Christmas turkey story on way up to Sudbury. Literally had to pull over, laughing so hard.
—@K_O_cowtown

"Sad to hear this. His vinyl cafe stories will continue to be apart of our family traditions. 'Dave cooks the the turkey'is a classic," saidStephen Meisner.

22:27Vinyl Caf: Heres an excerpt from Dave Cooks the Turkey

Vinyl Caf: Heres an excerpt from Dave Cooks the Turkey

@CBCCalgary @CBCNews as a kid The Vinyl Cafe came before weekend cartoons. House rules. 7 year old me had no problems with that .
—@StoriesFrom17th

"My dad busting a gut when they brought in a reciprocating saw so they could have a plug for the toaster. I'm so saddened by this news," postedShelly Lynne on Facebook.

RIP Stewart McLean. You entertained a nation with your unique story telling https://t.co/JNCQKhdTob
—@gjmarx

"After all these years I still chuckle when I remember he and Peter Gzowski totally breaking up over a Morningside item Stuart was doing about ....was it an insect? worms? Condolences to his family and friends; may they be comforted by hearing how Stuart brought Canadians from coast to coast to coast closer together through his stories.

@CBCCalgary Days after losing my favorite pet, I wrote Stuart McLean a letter about Stew Cat. He read it aloud during Easter that year. /1
—@KathleenSawisky

@CBCCalgary My family gathered around the radio and listened as Stuart Mclean helped memorialize our experiences with the beloved pet. /2
—@KathleenSawisky

@CBCCalgary We laughed and cried, and shared. Next time we get together we will memorialize a different 'Stuart' and remember all the joy /3
—@KathleenSawisky

CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices|About CBC News

Corrections and clarifications|Submit a news tip|

Stuart McLean captured the hearts of Calgarians with his storytelling

Leave your memory of the popular host in the comments below

"Feeling very sad about this. As an immigrant to Canada Dave and Morley became family friends who revealed the understated but rich vein of Canadian humour and made the Vinyl Cafe a family fixture in the week. Thank you Stuart,"Sue Seh Hirstposted on Facebook.

"Sad to hear this. His vinyl cafe stories will continue to be apart of our family traditions. 'Dave cooks the the turkey'is a classic," saidStephen Meisner.

"My dad busting a gut when they brought in a reciprocating saw so they could have a plug for the toaster. I'm so saddened by this news," postedShelly Lynne on Facebook.

Related Stories