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His father's son: Ted Rogers Jr.
Broadcast Date: May 31, 1989
Ted Rogers graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1961, but he made his name as a telecommunications pioneer. It was while he was a law student that he entered the world of FM radio, and followed in his father's footsteps. Known for his tireless devotion to his business, Rogers tells Peter Gzowski in this 1989 Morningside interview, "my business, I'm fortunate, is my hobby and I enjoy it very much" – but he laughs at the perception that he's addicted to work. Rogers points out that he does have four kids, plays tennis, swims, walks and loves politics and music.
Discussions with Ted Rogers invariably begin with mention of his father, and so it is with this radio interview – because, he says, "I have always sort of worshipped his memory, he was my hero."
His father's son: Ted Rogers Jr.
• Edward Samuel Rogers Jr. was born on May 31, 1933, to Edward Samuel, founder of CFRB (Canada's First Rogers Batteryless). His father died when he was just five, and the company was sold. Rogers Jr. credits his father with inspiring him to found the company he heads today.
• In 1960, Ted Rogers became a pioneer in the field of FM radio, starting up CHFI radio. Today, Rogers Communications Inc. controls one of the country's largest television cable companies, as well as print journals, wireless telecommunications, sports entertainment, television stations and more.
• In 1990, he was made an officer of the Order of Canada.
• In 2000, Rogers acquired The Toronto Blue Jays baseball club, and in 2004 purchased the Skydome, now known as the Rogers Centre.
• As of 2008, Rogers Communications consists of four lines of business: Rogers Wireless, Rogers Cable, Rogers Media and Rogers Telecom.
• Ted Rogers died on December 2, 2008 at the age of 75.
His father's son: Ted Rogers Jr.
Medium: Radio
Program: Morningside
Broadcast Date: May 31, 1989
Guest(s): Ted Rogers, Jr.
Interviewer: Peter Gzowski
Duration: 20:01
Photo: Image from Adrian Wyld/Canadian Press
Last updated:
Dec. 14, 2010
His father's son: Ted Rogers Jr..
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Last updated: Dec. 14, 2010.
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