Openly Karl is a frank and generous memoir by one of Newfoundland and Labrador’s most well-known media figures.
Dive into the private and public life of Karl Wells, as told in his own words. From his birth in Buchans and early life in St. John’s, to his rise in media and 32-year career at the CBC as weatherman on Here and Now, and onward to his later careers in independent television and writing—Openly Karl is a rare opportunity to bring back into focus the face and voice you know from your television. Whether fascinating and funny, or harrowing and heartbreaking, this book will keep you turning pages instead of the channel.
Karl Wells has been a broadcaster in Newfoundland and Labrador media since he first spoke into a live microphone on VOWR at age 16. His professional career began in 1974 at the CBC, where for 32 years he perfected his skills in hosting, performing, newscasting and interviewing. He appeared on multiple radio and TV programs including the flagship TV news program, Here and Now. Karl added weather reporting to his skillset in 1978. His dynamic on-location Here and Now weather and community broadcasts made him a much-loved personality throughout the province. Since leaving the CBC Karl has pursued writing, with a 14-year stint as a weekly Telegram restaurant and food columnist, for which he received the Canadian Culinary Federation Sandy Sanderson Award.
ISBN: 9781778530395
Item Publish Date: 2025 / 04 / 15
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Page Count: 288
