Dave Maynard

David H. Maynard was a Boston television host and radio personality.

Dave Maynard
Born
David H. Maynard

(1929-05-06)May 6, 1929
Larchmont, New York, U.S.
DiedFebruary 12, 2012(2012-02-12) (aged 82)
Hernando, Florida, U.S.
OccupationTelevision host, radio personality
Years active1952-1991
Spouse(s)
Patricia Early
(
m. 1988)
Children3 sons, 3 daughters

Maynard was born in Larchmont, New York, in 1929.[1] He obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree from Emerson College and his Master of Communications from Boston University, where he taught for 17 years.[2]

Broadcasting career

Maynard's first job in radio was at WXKS (AM) in 1952. He later started at WORL, working as a rock DJ at both stations. His amateur talent showcase "Community Auditions" started on WBZ-TV in 1965,[3][4] and ended after 36 years on June 18, 1986.[5]

He did nighttime talk radio at WBZ (AM) for a year before being offered the morning position at WBZ radio in 1980. Maynard in the Morning became the number one rated morning radio show in Boston. He was well known for his catchphrase "piece of cake" in commercials promoting this show.[6] He also appeared as a cooking expert on a number of regional TV shows, and published three cookbooks, including The Dave Maynard Tried and True Secret Family Recipe Late Night Cook Book, a compilation of listener recipes,[7] and Dave Maynard's Soups, Stews and Casseroles.[8]

December 1, 1983, was proclaimed "Dave Maynard Day" by mayor Kevin White of Boston to honor Maynard's 25th years of broadcasting at WBZ.[9] Maynard announced his retirement in June 1991.[10] He was inducted in the Massachu­setts Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 2009.[11]

Death

Maynard died on February 9, 2012, after a decade long fight with Parkinson's disease.[12]

References
  1. "Family, Friends, Fans Remember WBZ's Dave Maynard".
  2. "Boston University Faculty Members Remembered".
  3. "Longtime Boston broadcaster, 'Community Auditions' host Dave Maynard dies".
  4. Beckham, Beverly (May 20, 2007). "Humble, homey TV". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
  5. Thomas, Jack (June 18, 1986). "Moving on — after 5,000 acts". The Boston Globe. p. 62. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
  6. "Veteran Boston broadcaster Dave Maynard dies at 82".
  7. "Dave Maynard".
  8. Burckhardt, Ann (November 14, 1984). "Ahem, you weren't thinking of ignoring soup, were you?". Minneapolis Star Tribune. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
  9. "The History of WBZ Radio".
  10. "Dave Maynard announces his retirement, completing over 34 years of service".
  11. "OUR 2009 INDUCTEES".
  12. "Veteran Boston broadcaster Dave Maynard dies at 82".
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