George McLean (journalist)

George McLean is a Canadian television journalist, best known for his work as a TV anchor for the CBC.

Born in Brandon, Manitoba, (born 1923), his family moved to Manchester, England in 1929.[1] McLean was educated in the UK and joined the Royal Air Force during World War II.[1] He transferred to the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1944 and returned to Canada following the end of the war.[1]

In 1946 he joined CJRL radio in Kenora, Ontario[2] and in 1952 became news editor at CKRC in Winnipeg. In 1953 he became chief announcer at CKOK in Penticton, BC.[1] In 1956 he joined the CBC in Vancouver as a staff announcer for CBC Television.[1] In 1965 McLean was transferred to Toronto and became a regular backup for hosting national newscasts including The National, a role which he performed until 1986 when he retired from the CBC.[1] McLean was also the regular host of Saturday Report, the Saturday evening national newscast.

He has continued to do occasional voice-over work since his retirement.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Houston, William "Voice of Authority" The Ramara Chronicle, February 2010 p. 28
  2. ↑ Canadian Communications Foundation Radio Station History CJRL-AM
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