Andrew Krystal
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Andrew Krystal is a Canadian radio talk show
host. He has previously been heard on the Rogers Communications
news talk network in the Canadian Maritimes, and sports talk radio station The Fan 590 in Toronto
. Krystal is also a writer and occasional TV current affairs panelist.
From 1986 to 1991 he worked with Sonic Workshop, owned by the late David Pritchard
and Alan Lysaght, where he co-produced, wrote, voiced and sold the Entertainment Tonight-style series Entertainment Week and Entertainment Today, which aired in 60 Canadian markets. Following syndicated radio, he hosted and wrote independent TV series and travel guide programs.
He hosted The Andrew Krystal Show on Sunday nights on Toronto
's CFRB, and also hosted talk radio
programs on CFMJ (Talk 640/Mojo Radio) in Toronto, and on CKTB
in St. Catharines, Ontario
.
Krystal began hosting Maritime Morning in October 2005. Originating from News 95.7
FM in Halifax, Nova Scotia
, his program Maritime Morning was simulcast on co-owned stations in Moncton, New Brunswick
and Saint John, New Brunswick
.
Krystal was banned from CTV after telling Charles Adler
that he would have voted for Hitler if 'Hitler had been a conservative'.
On July 12, 2010 it was announced that Krystal would be leaving News 95.7 to join the Fan 590 in Toronto. His last appearance on Maritime Morning was on July 30, 2010. On August 16, 2010, Krystal made his début on the Fan 590 on the 9AM-12PM timeslot. On September 21, 2010, Krystal made his debut as the host of the FAN 590's new morning show, Andrew Krystal in the Morning, on the 5:30AM-9AM timeslot with contributions by FAN 590 veteran Dan Dunleavy
as its sports anchor. On February 10, 2011, it was announced that Krystal was removed as the Fan 590's morning show host. Program director Don Kollins stated that he would remain with the station to "fill on-air shifts and work with me on new projects". Greg Brady
served as the interim morning show host after Krystal's removal and was later named as the official morning show co-host along with Jim Lang
on March 10, 2011. On March, 2, 2011, Krystal began hosting the 1PM-3PM timeslot, formerly hosted by Brady. On June 22, 2011, it was announced that Krystal was dismissed from the Fan 590. The station's program director, Don Kollins, stated that “Andrew is moving on to pursue other opportunities within Rogers and we wish him the very best.”
In February 2007 Krytal missed a show after he was arrested again for allegedly breaching an undertaking that forbids him from possessing or consuming alcohol.
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....
host. He has previously been heard on the Rogers Communications
Rogers Communications
Rogers Communications Inc. is one of Canada's largest communications companies, particularly in the field of wireless communications, cable television, home phone and internet with additional telecommunications and mass media assets...
news talk network in the Canadian Maritimes, and sports talk radio station The Fan 590 in 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...
. Krystal is also a writer and occasional TV current affairs panelist.
Career
Following his studies in English and international relations at the University of Toronto, Krystal began a career in radio syndication.From 1986 to 1991 he worked with Sonic Workshop, owned by the late David Pritchard
David Pritchard
David Pritchard may refer to:* David Pritchard * David Pritchard * David Pritchard...
and Alan Lysaght, where he co-produced, wrote, voiced and sold the Entertainment Tonight-style series Entertainment Week and Entertainment Today, which aired in 60 Canadian markets. Following syndicated radio, he hosted and wrote independent TV series and travel guide programs.
He hosted The Andrew Krystal Show on Sunday nights on 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...
's CFRB, and also hosted talk radio
Talk radio
Talk radio is a radio format containing discussion about topical issues. Most shows are regularly hosted by a single individual, and often feature interviews with a number of different guests. Talk radio typically includes an element of listener participation, usually by broadcasting live...
programs on CFMJ (Talk 640/Mojo Radio) in Toronto, and on CKTB
CKTB (AM)
CKTB is a radio station in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. Broadcasting at 610 AM, the station airs a news/talk format. CKTB is housed in the former mansion of William Hamilton Merritt, the main promoter of the first Welland Canal....
in St. Catharines, Ontario
St. Catharines, Ontario
St. Catharines is the largest city in Canada's Niagara Region and the sixth largest urban area in Ontario, Canada, with 97.11 square kilometres of land...
.
Krystal began hosting Maritime Morning in October 2005. Originating from News 95.7
CJNI-FM
CJNI-FM is a Canadian radio station, which broadcasts news, talk, and sports in Halifax, Nova Scotia, at 95.7 FM.On November 26, 2004, Rogers Communications received approval for a new News/Talk commercial FM radio station in Halifax to operate on the frequency 95.7 MHz...
FM in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the most populous province in Atlantic Canada. The name of the province is Latin for "New Scotland," but "Nova Scotia" is the recognized, English-language name of the province. The provincial capital is Halifax. Nova Scotia is the...
, his program Maritime Morning was simulcast on co-owned stations in Moncton, New Brunswick
New Brunswick
New Brunswick is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the only province in the federation that is constitutionally bilingual . The provincial capital is Fredericton and Saint John is the most populous city. Greater Moncton is the largest Census Metropolitan Area...
and Saint John, New Brunswick
Saint John, New Brunswick
City of Saint John , or commonly Saint John, is the largest city in the province of New Brunswick, and the first incorporated city in Canada. The city is situated along the north shore of the Bay of Fundy at the mouth of the Saint John River. In 2006 the city proper had a population of 74,043...
.
Krystal was banned from CTV after telling Charles Adler
Charles Adler (broadcaster)
Charles Adler is a Hungarian-born Canadian broadcaster who, when he was a child, was smuggled in a backpack out of Hungary by his father during the Hungarian Revolution in 1956. Charles grew up in Montreal, where he started his broadcast career while attending McGill University...
that he would have voted for Hitler if 'Hitler had been a conservative'.
Current activities
The Bureau of Broadcast Measurement (BBM) reported in the spring of 2010 that Maritime Morning with Andrew Krystal continued to be the highest rated program on News 95.7, with a 12.3 share among men 25-54, ranking second overall in the market.On July 12, 2010 it was announced that Krystal would be leaving News 95.7 to join the Fan 590 in Toronto. His last appearance on Maritime Morning was on July 30, 2010. On August 16, 2010, Krystal made his début on the Fan 590 on the 9AM-12PM timeslot. On September 21, 2010, Krystal made his debut as the host of the FAN 590's new morning show, Andrew Krystal in the Morning, on the 5:30AM-9AM timeslot with contributions by FAN 590 veteran Dan Dunleavy
Dan Dunleavy
Dan Dunleavy is a Canadian sportscaster for CJCL, CFTR and Rogers Sportsnet.Dan Dunleavy is the current radio play by play voice for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League and Toronto FC of Major League Soccer on Sportsnet radio The FAN590...
as its sports anchor. On February 10, 2011, it was announced that Krystal was removed as the Fan 590's morning show host. Program director Don Kollins stated that he would remain with the station to "fill on-air shifts and work with me on new projects". Greg Brady
Greg Brady (broadcaster)
Greg Brady is a Canadian sports talk radio host on Sportsnet 590 The FAN, and is a regular pundit scheduled on the docket of BBC Five Live show Fighting Talk and holds the record for most wins on the show.-Biography:...
served as the interim morning show host after Krystal's removal and was later named as the official morning show co-host along with Jim Lang
Jim Lang (sportscaster)
Jim Lang is a Canadian sportscaster with Rogers Sportsnet and Sportsnet Radio Fan 590 in Toronto. Lang co-hosts the weekend edition of Sportsnet Connected alongside Evanka Osmak....
on March 10, 2011. On March, 2, 2011, Krystal began hosting the 1PM-3PM timeslot, formerly hosted by Brady. On June 22, 2011, it was announced that Krystal was dismissed from the Fan 590. The station's program director, Don Kollins, stated that “Andrew is moving on to pursue other opportunities within Rogers and we wish him the very best.”
Legal troubles
On January 6, 2007 Krystal was arrested and later pled guilty to one count of mischief, and two breaches of an undertaking after consulting with the crown.In February 2007 Krytal missed a show after he was arrested again for allegedly breaching an undertaking that forbids him from possessing or consuming alcohol.