FROM THE VAULT: remembering Dinah Christie

FROM THE VAULT: remembering Dinah Christie

Author: Bill Brioux May 4, 2026 Duration: 31:43
Send us Fan Mail With the recent passing of Dinah Christie at 83 we go back into the vault for my 2014 conversation with the beloved Canadian entertainer. Always a welcome presence on television in the '60s, '70s, and '80s, Christie was a touchstone for many boomers. I used to rush home from school to see the CHCH charades series Party Game where Christie, along with impish comedian Billy Van and "Captain" Jack Duffy, formed the almost unbeatable home team. As we discuss in t...

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