Richard Parsons "Dick" Smyth

I loved his radio work already mentioned but also his great voice acting in the Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion video game. I loved his work.

I remember Dick Smyth reading the news and giving "Here's How Things look to Dick Smyth" monologue all the way back to age seven or eight, in the mid 1970s. He was always such a rock of fact, opinion and Old School no nonsense. I never met you Dick Smyth, but I loved you from childhood onwards. Both inside and outside 1050 CHUM (and later CFTR) there was none like you. Hope to one day see you on the other side. Take Care, Great Man!

Dear Marnie and family,
Please know that many others share the pain of your loss. Dick was one of a kind who constantly raised the bar of broadcast journalism and mentored many, directly and indirectly, to become better wordsmiths. We shall remember him always and be sure to raise our glasses and sing a chorus or two of The Gladboys of Radio quite often. RIP, Dick.

I extend my sincere condolences to Dick Smyth's family in this difficult time. I met him back in 1984 during one of Toronto's 150th anniversary walks and was also a regular listener of his CHUM morning newscasts during the 1980s, until I moved to Ottawa. He will be missed by many people.

Dick was truly legendary! Two of my best years in radio were spent in the CHUM newsroom in the early 80s. He was larger than life, yet so down to earth. Not sure his shoes will ever be filled! And no one will ever throw a Telex roll quite as accurately as Dick. Thanks for everything, Dick, and RIP. My thoughts are with Marnie, Dawn, Lann, and Tracy. ❤

Dick Smyth was the sound of my mornings both at home with the radio tuned to CHUM but when I’d walk up the hill and call on Lann for the walk to school. It was many years ago but I remember him as a kind man who was actually interested in what I had to say. I’m sorry you’ve lost him in your lives and I know how very hard it hits.

Oh, I will miss the voice, the delivery, the message. Dick Smyth was so wonderful to listen to. I can hear him right now in my head. I dreamed radio as a child and youngster and didn't have the nerve to follow this dream.
Dick is so right, there are not any personalities in the business, haven't been in decades.
God bless.

We didn't always agree, but it was a privilege and my honour to have worked for Dick at 1050 CHUM starting in 1969.
He found me in Hamilton without a job and took me under his wing. I subsequently found out I was not meant.for the big time and retreated to Hamilton in 1973 where I worked for 30 years. Dick was my mentor. I will never forget his kindness and tutelage. I am deeply sorry to hear of his passing, I will be forever thankful for his life and especially for all the younger...