Joyce Davidson
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Joyce Davidson was a Canadian and American television personality.
's Tabloid
, a current affairs program with a light entertainment manner, in the 1950s.
Controversy arose in the run-up to the visit of Queen Elizabeth II when CBC's Davidson, while being interviewed by Dave Garroway
on NBC
's Today show on 18 June 1959, said that "like most Canadians, I am indifferent to the visit of the Queen." Davidson was lambasted in the Canadian press and by many indignant Canadians for her comment. Within a few days, she resigned from CBC's Tabloid series. A subsequent Gallup poll showed that 64% of Canadians disagreed with her, although 48% of respondents considered themselves significantly interested in the royal visit.
She was later featured on PM East/PM West
with Mike Wallace
and Terrence O'Flaherty (1961–1962).
In the early 1980s, she hosted "The Joyce Davidson Show", a Canadian talk show on CTV, a Canadian TV network
in 1966 which ended with a divorce in 1986.
Career
She was a member of CBC TelevisionCBC Television
CBC Television is a Canadian television network owned by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, the national public broadcaster.Although the CBC is supported by public funding, the television network supplements this funding with commercial advertising revenue, in contrast to CBC Radio which are...
's Tabloid
Tabloid (TV series)
Tabloid was one of the earliest information television series aired in Canada. It ran weeknights from 1953 to 1960 after which it was renamed to Seven-O-One.-Format:The series featured interviews, news and information...
, a current affairs program with a light entertainment manner, in the 1950s.
Controversy arose in the run-up to the visit of Queen Elizabeth II when CBC's Davidson, while being interviewed by Dave Garroway
Dave Garroway
David Cunningham "Dave" Garroway was the founding host of NBC's Today from 1952 to 1961. His easygoing, relaxed, and relaxing style belied a battle with depression that may have contributed to the end of his days as a leading television personality—and, eventually, his life...
on NBC
NBC
The National Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center with additional major offices near Los Angeles and in Chicago...
's Today show on 18 June 1959, said that "like most Canadians, I am indifferent to the visit of the Queen." Davidson was lambasted in the Canadian press and by many indignant Canadians for her comment. Within a few days, she resigned from CBC's Tabloid series. A subsequent Gallup poll showed that 64% of Canadians disagreed with her, although 48% of respondents considered themselves significantly interested in the royal visit.
She was later featured on PM East/PM West
PM East/PM West
PM East/PM West was a late night talk show hosted by Mike Wallace and Joyce Davidson in New York City , and San Francisco Chronicle television critic Terrence O'Flaherty in San Francisco...
with Mike Wallace
Mike Wallace (journalist)
Myron Leon "Mike" Wallace is an American journalist, former game show host, actor and media personality. During his 60+ year career, he has interviewed a wide range of prominent newsmakers....
and Terrence O'Flaherty (1961–1962).
In the early 1980s, she hosted "The Joyce Davidson Show", a Canadian talk show on CTV, a Canadian TV network
Personal life
Davidson had two daughters by age 20. Her second marriage was to American producer and talk-show host David SusskindDavid Susskind
David Susskind was a producer of TV, movies, and stage plays and also a pioneer TV talk show host.-Personal:...
in 1966 which ended with a divorce in 1986.