Many of the
stories from the radio show were compiled in books:
Stories from the Vinyl Cafe (1995)
Home from the Vinyl Cafe (1998)
Vinyl Cafe Unplugged (2001)
Vinyl Cafe Diaries (2003)
Secrets from the Vinyl Cafe (2006)
Extreme Vinyl Café (2009)
The Vinyl Cafe Notebooks (2010)
Revenge of the Vinyl Cafe (2012)
Time Now For The Vinyl Cafe Story Exchange (2013)
Vinyl Cafe Turns the Page (2015)
He received
the Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for three times and was named an Officer of
the Order of Canada for his contributions to Canadian culture as a storyteller
and broadcaster, as well as for his many charitable activities. I’ve mentioned more than once how the reading
of Stuart’s story “Dave Cooks the Turkey” is a Christmas tradition in my
home.
As I’m sure
all Canadians know, Stuart McLean died earlier this week. There will be a hole in my weekly listening to
CBC. Thankfully, many of the stories are
available in both print and audio form so it is possible to read the stories
only Stuart could write and listen to them as only he could read them. I know I will be revisiting Dave and Morley
and their family and friends for years to come.
R.I.P.
Stuart McLean
An entire
country thanks you.
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