Vicki Gabereau
Encyclopedia
Vicki Frances Gabereau is a Canadian
radio
and television personality. Most recently she hosted an eponym
ously titled afternoon talk show
on CTV Television Network
, which wrapped up production on April 8, 2005 after 8 seasons. She now makes regular appearances on the Knowledge Network
for its fundraising.
Born Vicki Filion in Vancouver, British Columbia, she was raised in a home surrounded by media personalities. Her father's best friend, author Pierre Berton
was influential in her life, exposing Vicki to the greatest intellectuals and stars of the 1950s and 60s.
Gabereau moved to Toronto
at age 18 for university. While there she married Michel Gabereau and worked a variety of jobs, including as a professional clown
. In that capacity, she ran for Mayor of Toronto in the 1974 municipal election
under the pseudonym Rosie Sunrise.
She then worked in radio, hosting her first talk show for a station in Brampton, Ontario
. She later joined the CBC
as an archivist
, and became host of that network's Variety Tonight
in 1981.
In 1985, she became host of Gabereau, a two-hour daily interview show on CBC Radio
. She was one of the CBC's most popular and beloved hosts until her departure in 1997, when she moved to CTV. Her radio program was replaced by Richardson's Roundup
, hosted by Bill Richardson
.
Gabereau has also published an autobiography
, This Won't Hurt a Bit, and a cookbook
collecting some of her favourite recipes sent in by her CBC radio listeners.
Gabereau has two children (Morgan Gabereau and Eve Gabereau) and one stepdaughter (Katherine Makaroff).
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
radio
Radio personality
A radio personality is a person with an on-air position in radio broadcasting. A radio personality can be someone who introduces and discusses various genres of music, hosts a talk radio show that may take calls from listeners, or someone whose primary responsibility is to give news, weather,...
and television personality. Most recently she hosted an eponym
Eponym
An eponym is the name of a person or thing, whether real or fictitious, after which a particular place, tribe, era, discovery, or other item is named or thought to be named...
ously titled afternoon talk show
Talk show
A talk show or chat show is a television program or radio program where one person discuss various topics put forth by a talk show host....
on CTV Television Network
CTV television network
CTV Television Network is a Canadian English language television network and is owned by Bell Media. It is Canada's largest privately-owned network, and has consistently placed as Canada's top-rated network in total viewers and in key demographics since 2002, after several years trailing the rival...
, which wrapped up production on April 8, 2005 after 8 seasons. She now makes regular appearances on the Knowledge Network
Knowledge Network
Knowledge , formerly Knowledge Network, is a Canadian English language public educational cable television network in the province of British Columbia...
for its fundraising.
Born Vicki Filion in Vancouver, British Columbia, she was raised in a home surrounded by media personalities. Her father's best friend, author Pierre Berton
Pierre Berton
Pierre Francis de Marigny Berton, was a noted Canadian author of non-fiction, especially Canadiana and Canadian history, and was a well-known television personality and journalist....
was influential in her life, exposing Vicki to the greatest intellectuals and stars of the 1950s and 60s.
Gabereau moved to Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
at age 18 for university. While there she married Michel Gabereau and worked a variety of jobs, including as a professional clown
Clown
Clowns are comic performers stereotypically characterized by the grotesque image of the circus clown's colored wigs, stylistic makeup, outlandish costumes, unusually large footwear, and red nose, which evolved to project their actions to large audiences. Other less grotesque styles have also...
. In that capacity, she ran for Mayor of Toronto in the 1974 municipal election
Toronto municipal election, 1974
The 1974 Toronto municipal election was held on December 2, 1974 in Metropolitan Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Mayors, controllers, city councillors and school board trustees were elected in the municipalities of Toronto, York, East York, North York, Etobicoke and Scarborough.David Crombie was...
under the pseudonym Rosie Sunrise.
She then worked in radio, hosting her first talk show for a station in Brampton, Ontario
Brampton, Ontario
Brampton is the third-largest city in the Greater Toronto Area of Ontario, Canada and the seat of Peel Region. As of the 2006 census, Brampton's population stood at 433,806, making it the 11th largest city in Canada. It is also one of Canada's fastest growing municipalities, with an average...
. She later joined the CBC
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, commonly known as CBC and officially as CBC/Radio-Canada, is a Canadian crown corporation that serves as the national public radio and television broadcaster...
as an archivist
Archivist
An archivist is a professional who assesses, collects, organizes, preserves, maintains control over, and provides access to information determined to have long-term value. The information maintained by an archivist can be any form of media...
, and became host of that network's Variety Tonight
Variety Tonight
Variety Tonight was a CBC Radio show which aired from 1980 until 1984 at 8-10 PM. Variety Tonight was a nightly series featuring jazz and pop music as well as trivia games, book and movie reviews and interviews. The show was hosted by David Coles followed by Vicki Gabereau.-External links:*...
in 1981.
In 1985, she became host of Gabereau, a two-hour daily interview show on CBC Radio
CBC Radio
CBC Radio generally refers to the English-language radio operations of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. The CBC operates a number of radio networks serving different audiences and programming niches, all of which are outlined below.-English:CBC Radio operates three English language...
. She was one of the CBC's most popular and beloved hosts until her departure in 1997, when she moved to CTV. Her radio program was replaced by Richardson's Roundup
The Roundup
The Roundup was a weekday afternoon program on the Radio One network of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, hosted by Tetsuro Shigematsu and Bill Richardson at different times. It was heard Monday to Friday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. . The show mixed music with calls and letters from listeners,...
, hosted by Bill Richardson
Bill Richardson (radio)
Bill Richardson is a Canadian radio broadcaster and author.Richardson received his B.A. from the University of Winnipeg in 1976...
.
Gabereau has also published an autobiography
Autobiography
An autobiography is a book about the life of a person, written by that person.-Origin of the term:...
, This Won't Hurt a Bit, and a cookbook
Cookbook
A cookbook is a kitchen reference that typically contains a collection of recipes. Modern versions may also include colorful illustrations and advice on purchasing quality ingredients or making substitutions...
collecting some of her favourite recipes sent in by her CBC radio listeners.
Gabereau has two children (Morgan Gabereau and Eve Gabereau) and one stepdaughter (Katherine Makaroff).