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About Mike Bullard

Michael John Bullard (1957-2024) was a Canadian stand-up comic and broadcaster. Born in Etobicoke, Ontario, he worked briefly as a police officer with Peel Regional Police before returning to Bell Canada, where he was eventually promoted while also working part-time as a stand-up comic. He had a long-time association with the Yuk Yuk's chain of comedy clubs as both an emcee and headliner, first appearing at the Toronto club in July 1988, and proprietor Mark Breslin called him probably the best emcee and host in the country. He became the host of Open Mike with Mike Bullard on CTV from 1997 to 2003, considered the first successful Canadian attempt at the late-night talk genre, which won two Gemini Awards, before hosting The Mike Bullard Show on Global from 2003 to 2004. From 2010 to 2016 he hosted Beyond the Mic with Mike Bullard on Toronto radio station CFRB. In 2022 he travelled to Ukraine to volunteer with humanitarian organizations during the Russian invasion. He died on October 11, 2024.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Mike Bullard?

Mike Bullard was a Canadian stand-up comic and broadcaster, born in 1957 in Etobicoke, Ontario, who died on October 11, 2024.

What did Mike Bullard do before comedy?

He worked briefly as a police officer with Peel Regional Police before going back to Bell Canada, where he was promoted while doing stand-up part-time.

What was Mike Bullard's connection to Yuk Yuk's?

Bullard worked with the Yuk Yuk's chain of comedy clubs for years as an emcee and headliner, first appearing at the Toronto club in July 1988, and owner Mark Breslin called him probably the best emcee and host in the country.

What was Open Mike with Mike Bullard?

Open Mike with Mike Bullard was the talk show he hosted on CTV from 1997 to 2003. It is considered the first successful Canadian attempt at late-night talk and won two Gemini Awards.

What else did Mike Bullard host?

He hosted The Mike Bullard Show on Global from 2003 to 2004, and from 2010 to 2016 he hosted Beyond the Mic with Mike Bullard on the Toronto radio station CFRB.

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