Show Notes
On this episode of Reinvention of the VJ, Erica Ehm finds out about how Rick Campenelli really feels about the name "the Temp", why he became the go-to guy with all the Boy Bands, and what really happened the day he was fired from ETCanada. Listen as Erica sits down with one of the most enduring and beloved hosts of MuchMusic, Rick “The Temp” Campanelli. They travel back to 1994 when Erica announced that Rick Campanelli had won the MuchMusic Temp Contest, and how that contest changed his life. Rick also opens up about this life after Much, his years hosting ET Canada and how he dealt with being fired from the job he loved. Please rate and review the show, and subscribe! For more stories with Erica and Rick click here. Please rate, review and follow the podcast! Please leave your memories, questions and guest suggestions by calling 1-833-972-7272 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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