Radio / Television News

Old dog gets new award


TORONTO - The world’s most famous dog, Lassie, was honoured with TV Land Canada's inaugural Icon Award today in a ceremony at the CHUM Television Building. “Lassie is one of Hollywood’s greatest stars,” said Paul Gratton, vice-president of specialty entertainment (pictured), who presented the award to Lassie (well, a recent reasonable facsimile) “Generations of children have grown up watching Lassie and wanting a Lassie of their very own, including me. Lassie is a revered television star who has touched the hearts of millions of fans from around the world, so it is fitting that TV Land Canada present Lassie with...