Lloyd Robertson, former CTV News chief anchor, dies at age 92
Legendary Canadian broadcaster Lloyd Robertson has passed away at the age of 92. Known for his record-breaking tenure as a national news anchor, he was a defining figure in Canadian media history.
Why it matters
Robertson's career spanned over four decades, setting a standard for television journalism in Canada and influencing generations of broadcasters.
CTV news anchor Lloyd Robertson rehearses his news cast before going live on air at CTV headquarters in Scarborough, Ont., in 2011. The legendary news anchor died Tuesday evening at the age of 92. Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press
In his very first radio broadcast in his hometown of Stratford, Ont., nervous young announcer Lloyd Robertson intoned, “This is CJCS Strat-herd.” Despite that early stumble Mr. Robertson went on to become a Canadian icon – one of the best known and most admired broadcasters in the nation’s history.
John Cosway of the Globe and Mail being interviewed by Mr. Robertson of the CBC in Toronto in 1962. John Boyd/The Globe and Mail
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