The Sunshine Show

Hosted by legendary CBC personality Richard "Sunshine Dick" Johnson, "The Sunshine Show" is radio the way it was meant to be, complete with weather updates, community events, sports and good old-fashioned story-telling. And some musical selections by groups that operate without the auspices of a major imprint.

The Sunshine Show 1

In the inaugural Sunshine Show on CBC Radio 3, Mr. Johnson presents the weather for Bondhead, ON, The Rockabilly Hall of Fame, a chapter from his autobiography, and a selection of music.

The Sunshine Show 2

This week, Mr. Johnson presents a listing of events happening Round And About, another chapter from his autobiography and a selection of music.

The Sunshine Show 3

This week, Mr. Johnson presents sports, another chapter from his autobiography and a selection of music. In addition, he reads a listener letter.

The Sunshine Show 4

This week, Mr. Johnson presents the weather in Summerside, PEI, his pork chop story, another chapter from his autobiography and a selection of music.

The Sunshine Show 5

This week, Mr. Johnson lists special events in Harvey Station, NB, discusses his career, has another chapter from his autobiography and plays a selection of music.

The Sunshine Show 6

This holiday weekend, Mr. Johnson presents the weather for Kugluktuk, Nunavut, discusses the civic holiday across Ontario and reads another chapter from his autobiography. Plus, music.

The Sunshine Show 7

This week, Mr. Johnson presents a Round and About event in Truro, NS, a look back at his men's retreat and another chapter from his autobiography. Plus a selection of music.

The Sunshine Show 8

This week, Mr. Johnson presents the weather for Sunridge, Ontario, his concerns about the latest Harry Potter moving picture and another chapter from his autobiography. And music.

The Sunshine Show 9

This week, Mr. Johnson presents the news, a tribute to broadcasting legend Don Hewitt and another chapter from his autobiography. And a variety of songs

The Sunshine Show 10

This week, Mr. Johnson presents a Round and About event in Aylmer, Ontario, another chapter in his autobiography and asks a rather personal question. And he plays some music.

The Sunshine Show 11

This week, Mr. Johnson presents sports updates, another chapter from his autobiography and a quirky story about a chicken. And some musical selections, one of which he likes.

The Sunshine Show 12

This week, Mr. Johnson presents the weather for Big River, Saskatchewan, another chapter from his autobiography and a his quest for a Cherry Blossom. And musical selections.

The Sunshine Show 13

This week, Mr. Johnson presents the news, a reflection on a darker moment in his career and another chapter in his autobiography. He also introduces a number of songs.

The Sunshine Show 14

This week, Mr. Johnson present a Round and About fall fair event, his concerns about the Polaris Prize winner and another chapter from his autobiography. And 9 songs.

The Sunshine Show 15

This week, Mr. Johnson inaugurates The Birthday Club, responds to some listener correspondence and reads another chapter from his autobiography. And introduces songs.

The Sunshine Show 16

This week, Mr. Johnson reads from his personal essay "For this, I am Thankful", some listener notes of thanks, and plays clips from a 1959 CBC TV documentary about his family. Plus some songs.

The Sunshine Show 17

This week, Mr. Johnson presents the weather for Angus, Ontario, his concerns about the lack of Puffed Wheat and reads another chapter from his autobiography. And music songs.

The Sunshine Show 18

This week, Mr. Johnson presents the news from Minto, Ontario, a touching memorial to Al Martino and the final chapter of his autobiography. Along with 9 musical selections.

The Sunshine Show 19

This week, Mr. Johnson presents a Round and About event in Steinbach, Manitoba, a moving tribute to Soupy Sales and responds to listener correspondence. And songs.

The Sunshine Show 20

This week, Mr. Johnson presents the weather for Cardston, Alberta, the November Sunshine Show Birthday Club and a story about Trent. And 9 songs.

The Sunshine Show 21

This week, Mr. Johnson presents the weather for Dublin, Ireland, gives his views on the state of rental movies and announces the Sunshine Show Short Story Competition. And music.

The Sunshine Show 22

This week, Mr. Johnson presents the first entry in his Sunshine Show Short Story Competition, revisits his "What's In The Vice" segment, and attempts to sell some personal items. Songs.

The Sunshine Show 23

This week, Mr. Johnson presents the News from Mapleton Township, special events in Erin, Ontario and reads another entry to the Sunshine Show Short Story Contest. And musical selections.

The Sunshine Show 24

This week, Mr. Johnson presents the Birthday Club, another entry to his Short Story Contest and addresses his controversial appearance on another Radio 3 show. And introduces songs.

The Sunshine Show 25

This week, Mr. Johnson presents a Round and About for Charlottetown, PEI, another entry in the Sunshine Show Short Story Competition and the latest on his work grievance. And musics.

The Sunshine Show 26

This week, Mr. Johnson presents a special Winter Weather forecast and another reading from his Short Story Competition. And songs from groups of musicians.

The Sunshine Show 27

This week, Mr. Johnson makes the ultimate sacrifice and as in studio on Christmas Day. He attempts to celebrate the holiday with his family, despite the distance. And there are songs.

The Sunshine Show 28

This week. Mr. Johnson presents his New Year's Spectacular, with special guests Lyle Waggoner, Barbara Eden and Jim Boyd, featuring a musical tribute to Hoagy Carmichael.

The Sunshine Show 29

This week, Mr. Johnson attempts to make amends for last weeks 'transgressions' and reads another entry into his Short Story Competition. 9 songs are also played.

The Sunshine Show 30

This week, Mr. Johnson celebrates his 30th show with some reflections about life and film, another entry into his Short Story Competition and the listing of 9 songs.

The Sunshine Show 31

This week, Mr. Johnson reads the news about a Christmas Tree burning and another submission to his Short Story Competition, and reveals an embarrassing misunderstanding. And music.

The Sunshine Show 32

This week, Mr. Johnson discusses a very special sporting event that kicks off February 12th, his feelings about The Tonight Show and reads one last Short Story Competition entry. And plays songs.

The Sunshine Show 33

This week, Mr. Johnson reflects on Charlie Farquharson, celebrates the February Birthday Club, and reads another entry to the Sunshine Show Short Story Competition. And there's music.

The Sunshine Show 34

This week, Mr. Johnson reads the weather for Tokyo, Japan, another submission to the Short Story Competition and looks for gift-giving advice. There are songs, too.

The Sunshine Show 35

This week, Mr. Johnson responds to a listener's concerns, reads another submission in the Short Story Contest that tugs at his heartstrings, and plays some songs too.

The Sunshine Show 36

This week, Mr. Johnson voices his opinions on a certain Vancouver sporting event, begs your participation in the Birthday Club and reads a typewritten entry to the Short Story Contest. Songs.

The Sunshine Show 37

This week, Mr. Johnson presents the March Birthday Club, another submission in the Short Story Competition, reminisces on a ferret, and announces the names of 9 songs.

The Sunshine Show 38

This week. Mr. Johnson presents his Reggae Spectacular featuring very special guest Courtknee "Radish" Jefferies. Mr. Jefferies performs a song, and Mr. Johnson mentions other songs.

The Sunshine Show 39

This week, Mr. Johnson celebrates Westfield Heritage Village, reads a belated Birthday Greeting, another submission in the Short Story Competition and a list of songs.

The Sunshine Show 40

This week, Mr. Johnson tries out one of his ribald jokes, explains why he diapers an Irish Setter, and reads another entry to the Short Story Contest. And there are some songs.

The Sunshine Show 41

This week, Mr. Johnson celebrates Easter Weekend with a story from his youth, the April Birthday Club and another submission to the Short Story Competition. Songs, as well.

The Sunshine Show 42

This week, Mr. Johnson reads the weather for Grand View Beach, SK, another entry into the Short Story Competition, and his views on Canadian Passport Regulations. And songs are played.

The Sunshine Show 43

This week, Mr. Johnson has a Round and About from up Bayfield way, a personal admission of Political Incorrectness and a Short Story Contest submission. And he introduces some songs.

The Sunshine Show 44

This week, Mr. Johnson is forced to spend the show inter-coursing about his "behaviour" and certain complaints that one of you sent in. There are also songs you apparently enjoy listening to.

The Sunshine Show 45

This week, Mr. Johnson introduces a new segment "Community Service" wherein he gives useful advice, he'll read another entry into the Short Story Competition and mentions some song titles.