Gordie Tapp

Gordon Robert "Gordie" Tapp, CM, O.Ont (1922 – ) is a Canadian entertainer.

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CM - O.Ont - Canadian

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Tapp studied at the Lorne Greene Academy of Radio Arts. He was the host for Main Street Jamboree, a radio program broadcast from Hamilton during the 1950s. Tapp later hosted the CBC television show Country Hoedown. He went on to perform and write for the CBS television show, Hee Haw.

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Lorne Greene - Hamilton - 1950s - CBC - CBS - Hee Haw

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He was awarded the Order of Canada in 1998 for his work in helping raise funds for organizations such as the Canadian Muscular Dystrophy campaign and Easter Seals. In 1999 he was awarded the Order of Ontario the highest honor in the province of Ontario.

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Order of Canada - Muscular Dystrophy - Easter Seals - 1999 - Order of Ontario - Ontario

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