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TV didn't suit Jay. Jungle Jay Nelson has given up his career as a television weatherman to return to his first love, radio. He's the new morning disc jockey on CKFM
TV didn't suit Jay. Jungle Jay Nelson has given up his career as a television weatherman to return to his first love, radio. He's the new morning disc jockey on CKFM

TV didn't suit Jay. Jungle Jay Nelson has given up his career as a television weatherman to return to his first love, radio. He's the new morning disc jockey on CKFM

Date12/24/1980
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Original Toronto Star caption: TV didn't suit Jay. Jungle Jay Nelson has given up his career as a television weatherman to return to his first love, radio. He's the new morning disc jockey on CKFM.
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    ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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    Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
    Object NumberTSPA_0070597F
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