by the-real-deal » Wed Dec 23, 2015 1:38 am
I once had the great pleasure of meeting the late Billy Powers, former sports director for CKXL Calgary. as I did my broadcasting school practicum at Moffat Radio in Calgary, many moons ago !
The world famous sign off for Billy Powers (then Calgary's most listened to radio sportscast) was as follows:
"I'm Bill Powers, XL RADIO SPORTS...and we'll be back with more sports... (he bellowed?) IN A MINUTE..."
This famous Powers sports extro was later showcased in a tv commercial, currently circulating on youtube, and featuring Norm Edwards, Ron ("gimee some neck") Wood, and Billy Powers, all sitting in a car in Calgary traffic, with Powers saying: "and I'll be back with more sports, IN A MINUTE ! "
What a character Powers was ! His later tragic death in Calgary brought to a halt a legendary career in broadcasting.