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How did Torontonians get on TV in the ‘90s?

The easiest, cheapest way was CityTV’s Speakers Corner. For $1, you could enter the video booth at the corner of Queen and John and record your piece in 60 seconds. The best and weirdest features made a curated selection aired on Sundays.

1990

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