Sharp Dressed Man

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This is not my photograph. It was in a frame I purchased in Kensington Market here in Toronto.  I wonder if you happened to recognize them.

And no, it’s not Larissa & her new husband.

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UPDATE: Wednesday @ 5:11am

Wow! What a fabulous reaction to this photo of this mystery couple! And, that’s just what they are….a mystery. I have no idea who they are either. As I said, I found the pic in a frame. Neither the description or the title were clues. But, what a creative batch of suggestions. Many guesses were hilarious.

I’ll email you your bonus code after the show this morning. Thanks for stopping by.

 Later.

247 Responses to “Sharp Dressed Man”

  1. M BRICKNELL Says:

    YOUR MOM AND DAD

  2. Steve Neale Says:

    Pam Anderson & Tommy Lee

  3. Richard Sawada Says:

    Mayor David Miller & his bride.

  4. Jack Says:

    Larry Silver and his blushing bride

  5. Lee Ann Says:

    I’ll say Mr. & Mrs. Tewilliger. No idea who they are actually, but I’ll bet judging by the era, it’s mid 50’s to mid 60’s, they were probably lifers, no divorce there!

  6. Erik Pilvet Says:

    Duran Duran

  7. Saralea Says:

    It looks like my parents when they were younger.
    You have to love those witchypoo cat glasses.
    LOL

  8. Sue Says:

    The look like my neighbors. How they presently look!

  9. Kira Says:

    ok, I am assuming “stinky old” is a clue as is sharp dressed man but I was wondering if there was a third clue?!?!?! LOL

  10. Janis Nelson Says:

    Beaver’s Aunt and Uncle Cleaver

  11. Charlene Says:

    Yes if not your mom & dad at least someone’s mom & dad, in the early 60’s late 50’s maybe.

  12. Denise Says:

    Could be any of our parents when they thought they were COOL back in the day!

  13. Paul B Says:

    Is it Larry and his wife?

  14. Kira Says:

    Al and Sara Waxman?!?!?!

  15. Mike Says:

    No! I think it’s Larissa’s grandparents….

  16. Pasqualino (Pat) Emanuele Says:

    A couple you got married in the 50’s

  17. LYNNE Says:

    Hey, that’s Gumby and Pokey.

  18. jackie Says:

    ed mervish

  19. Jeff Says:

    Morning show at Q107

  20. Adrian Says:

    That’s Honest Ed!

  21. elena Says:

    Thank goodness for the advent of contact lenses. In the bride’s defense, her eyewear and updo are symmetrical.

  22. Carol-Anne Says:

    It’s everyone’s Aunt May and Uncle Bob!

  23. J Peres Says:

    Mel Lastman and his wife

  24. Jennifer Says:

    Could it be your in-laws?

  25. M Hunter Says:

    Stephen Harper

  26. Kris k Says:

    any clues?

  27. Nick Says:

    Bill Watters & the duchess

  28. Louie Says:

    You mentioned Kensington Market, so is that the King of Kensington, a.k.a. Al Waxman and his wife? You also called it “Sharp Dressed Man” so could it be Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill, or Frank Beard from ZZ Top?

  29. Nick Says:

    I don’t know but she’s in for a big surprise…

  30. Suzie Says:

    Queen Elizabeth II & Prince Phillip

  31. Elaine Says:

    I’m going to say Dave Duvall……Toronto’s best dressed weather man.

  32. Tony Says:

    I think it Ricky and Lucy’s neighbors, Fred and Ethel Mertz

  33. Teresa Says:

    the singer from ZZ Top.

  34. J Says:

    no

  35. Karek Says:

    Give it time, I can see Larissa looking like this! Say Hi to her for me.

  36. Lucia Says:

    Mary and Bob Durite.

  37. JOHN Says:

    It’s Jeff’s parents

  38. H Says:

    Comparing this really nice picture and your picture I do see a resemblance to you. So my guess would be your parents. Whoever they are they seem to be very happy.

  39. Diane Says:

    Kinda looks like my boss and his wife, but not old enough for them

  40. Zofia Stefanowicz Says:

    Jeff Browns parents

  41. Denise Says:

    Totally diggin’ the specs! They remind me of the wedding photos of my mom & dad.

  42. JODI WORTHMAN Says:

    I would think from the title of you blog it is one of the members from ZZ Top but I dont no

  43. Steve Bridgman Says:

    It’s Ward and June! Hey, where’s Wally and the beav?

  44. steve Says:

    Why its Jack & Jill

  45. Deborah Says:

    I think it’s the first official gay wedding. That bride looks a little suspicious.

  46. Lee Ann Lizon Says:

    looks like a very young Connan

  47. THEBIRDMAN Says:

    SAL CORMAN + FUTURE WIVE TO B

  48. Tom Says:

    Lawrence Welk and his wife

  49. Cathy Says:

    Why would you buy this, Jeff?? I guess you liked the frame…..not her frames, but the picture frame…..How much did you pay for this beauty?

  50. Kurt Vanderburg Says:

    My guess is Don and Rose Cherry only reason i go with those is the sharp dressed man and eh. Did you live in the beach long? only reason i ask is i grow up on Waverley, i was only 12 yrs old then back in 78. My wife actually worked at that first licks.Remember edison fish and chips?

    Cheers,
    Kurt

  51. Cathy Says:

    Stephen Harper and his wife.

  52. Tammy Hubbard Says:

    Norman Jewison & Dixie

  53. Robert Ford Says:

    Al Waxman and Sara Shapiro ?

  54. Penny Says:

    mom & dad

  55. Ray Says:

    where were you in ‘62

  56. Leonard Says:

    Archie and Edith Bunker?

  57. Ron Says:

    Prince Charles & Camilla-Gate - His real first marriage before Lady Dianna

  58. Maria T. Says:

    Wow!!!! I’d have to go with the mystery couple and call them….

    Jane & John Doe who were married approximately in the mid ’60’s

    That’s my suggestion.

  59. sharon Says:

    Your Mom and Dad.

  60. Katia Palmeri Says:

    It looks like my dad’s idol, a very young “Lawrence Welk” and his wife!

  61. Theo Says:

    couldn’t tell you.

  62. JS Says:

    dennis rodman and carmen electra from a few years back (dennis is in the dress)

  63. Tracey Says:

    somebodys mom and dad….

  64. Bonnie Says:

    OMG! I’ve been looking for that photo everywhere!!
    ;)

  65. Mark Says:

    Don’t know the guy, but is that you Grandma????

  66. the Dude Says:

    Fred and Lilly Munster ….BEFORE!!!!!!..hehehe pot…..

  67. Rita Kumar Says:

    Is it Harrold Ballard and his crazy wife?

  68. Craig Miller Says:

    Mr. and Mrs. Mirvish

  69. Lino Says:

    Nice retro specs. Gotta get my wife a pair of those !!

  70. Crystal Says:

    Actor Al Waxman and journalist Sara Waxman.

  71. Nick Spina Says:

    The Waxmans?

  72. Sherry Kennedy Says:

    I would say possibly your Mom and Dad, but maybe it could be Jeff Brown when he got married? Nice pic, kinda old, what’s with all the old pictures…..your not old!! Have a great day, Sherry from the North!!

  73. Cary Says:

    Judging by the definity of the dress, I would say Madonna’s parents.

  74. Odette Says:

    Al & Sara Waxman

  75. Theresa Says:

    Gord Martineau and wife.

    Looks like him.

  76. Lisa Says:

    looks like my mom & dad

  77. Jason Gladu Says:

    It looks like a lot of photos my mother and father have of family memembers.

  78. Mimma Says:

    Stephan Harper and his wife

  79. Jimmy Says:

    Mr. and Mrs. John Derringer

  80. Pearl Says:

    Um, let’s see … purchased at KENSINGTON Market … could it possibly be the King of Kensington himself, Al Waxman???

  81. Carol Says:

    Is it your Mom & Dad?

  82. Ben Says:

    That has to be Sonny & Cher (before all the plastic surgery)…hehe

  83. patrick brown Says:

    well - it sure looks like you…

  84. Jim Says:

    looks like buddies of Brad & Janet to me

  85. Tom Says:

    Jean Chretien and Brian Mulroney. Can’t figure which is which…

  86. Jack Goldstein Says:

    Looks like Ed Mervish. Rember Honest Ed

    He was such a mensh.

  87. Chuck Says:

    Ward and June Cleaver

  88. Leo Says:

    Al Waxman

  89. Harry Says:

    Mickey and Minnie mouse

  90. Janice Ackeret Says:

    I think has to be someone dear to your heart, your parents. Your Dad was a real looker back in the day. Your Mom had the same glasses as my Mom did. You had to miss getting your eye stabbed when you tried to kiss her goodnight.

  91. sam palermo Says:

    Paul Godfrey and the misses

  92. Frank Says:

    This one is a bit harder…..I will have to go with the audience and say…Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Welk? My second guess would be Mr. and Mrs. Ivana Humpalot : )

  93. Barb Says:

    Al and Sara Waxman
    I hope.

  94. eric Says:

    Al & Sara Waxman? I remember Al being a little more substantial though.

  95. Diane Kent Says:

    Who cares! I just want to know where she buys her glasses.

  96. SAMANTHA BONUS Says:

    I’LL GO WITH THE WAXMANS!!! Your blog rocks!!

  97. Ian Says:

    Stephen Harper on his prom date!!

  98. Tracy Says:

    Larry Silver & bride #1

  99. Farooq Fatah Says:

    Al and Sara Waxman?

  100. Caroline Says:

    I think the Waxmans (Al and Sara) too.

  101. Dean McMahon Says:

    Harold & Yolanda Ballard

  102. Wendy Says:

    I’m guessing Mr. and Mrs. Gretzky!!…. u know Wayne’s parents. :)

  103. Darlene Elson Says:

    president Clinton & Hillary

  104. Janet Allaby Says:

    I’m going to have to go with your parents on this on Jeff

  105. Tony Says:

    It’s Amy Winehouse - before all of the bad habits began and before her need for Rehab!

  106. thedoctorizin Says:

    Upon closer look, that looks like the “King of Kensington.”
    Al and Sarah Waxman. Definitely. I picked up the “clue”.
    You owe me a “sixpack”. I’ll take ‘Body or Beer’…LOL!!

  107. Julio Comello Says:

    The guy looks like a complete loser, so I’d say it’s John Ferguson Jr.

  108. Tony (Tonster) Says:

    Hey Jeff, I’m sure these two were my old neighbors before they were married I knew her as Anita Bath and I do believe her boyfriend went by the name of Ben Dover

  109. Elaine Says:

    Mick & Bianca Jagger.

  110. karen foster Says:

    That’s my mom and dad!!!!

  111. Schmitty Says:

    Hazel, the Mississauga mayor…

    Hey, who knows what she looked liked during her first term……

  112. jimme Says:

    It’s either Al Waxman and his wife Sara.
    Although, you note a Sharp Dressed Man so could it be Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill, or Frank Beard from ZZ Top? …
    Unless the stinky and sharp references are for cheese and in that case it must be Derringer, the cheesiest announcer in the biz (who happens to stink too).

  113. Sharon Says:

    I’m not certain, but might be Al Waxman and his wife, I think her name is/was Sara - worth a shot.

  114. Arvo Says:

    Can we put the veil back down now

  115. Diane Says:

    Is it? Could it be? Honest Ed and his lovely bride?????

  116. NANCY HANSFORD Says:

    MY parents - how did you get their photo?!?!?!

  117. Jen Says:

    I have no flippin clue!!!!

  118. Trish Says:

    It has to be the King of Kensington himself, Al Waxman and his wife Sara.

  119. Dayna Says:

    isn’t Don Cherry the sharp dressed man?

  120. Lynne Says:

    There’s Ma & Pa……how did you get that photo?????

  121. Sara Says:

    No idea

  122. Marco Madrid Says:

    Mr. and Mrs. Mirvish

  123. Laura Moran Says:

    mel lastman and his wife…

  124. Anna Pasquale Says:

    Al & Sara Waxman

  125. Ellbee Says:

    Keith Richards and his first wife.

  126. Lorraine Says:

    Sol Korman

  127. Steph Says:

    The Harpers? Who knows!!

  128. Annette Says:

    Wild guess…..Al Waxman & his wife?

  129. Brian Says:

    It’s kind of sad when you see these things in a thrift shop, someone’s life kind of tossed in the discount bin. I wonder what happened to them? I bought a bunch of slides at Goodwill once, hundreds of them, someone’s whole life there in little, coloured squares of film. Trips to Europe, birthdays, family vacations and events…all tossed out. Hmmm.

  130. doug Says:

    why it’s my uncle Truman and his bobcaygen beauty queen bride.

  131. Bev Says:

    LOL who knows…..but that visual just killed all my thoughts of what an ideal wedding night could be ……..bwaahhaha

  132. Scott Says:

    al and sara waxman

  133. Adam Says:

    Walter & Phyllis Gretzky

  134. yoda Says:

    Nice retro pic, everyone’s parents have pics like this.

  135. christie Says:

    reminds me of my mom and dad….but nah, this couple is too good-looking! ;)

  136. Jeff Says:

    It’s gotta be Al & Sarah Waxman!?!

  137. George Says:

    Al and Sara Waxman

  138. Rob Leonard Says:

    No clue, but thanks for the bunos.

  139. Colleen Says:

    I want to say the “King of Kensington” : Al Waxman and his wife Sara. I met him once, he was a real class act in person :)

  140. Sharon Russell Says:

    It’s Biff & Ruby of course!

  141. Bob H Says:

    Ken and Barbie….

  142. Ali Says:

    Don & Rose Cherry? or perhaps Pat Foran’s folks?

  143. Paul Nelson Says:

    Al and Sara Waxman

  144. Ho Ho Says:

    Looks a bit like Steven Harper so I’ll go with his parents.

  145. JOE SCHITTONE Says:

    duran duran

  146. Danny Davis Says:

    Al and Sara Waxman

  147. Wayne Davis Says:

    Al and Sara Waxman

  148. Rachael Ellis Says:

    I am thinking maybe it is Mr. & Mrs Ted Rogers, I’m not sure though?

  149. Paul Nowosad Says:

    aliens

  150. Big Al Says:

    Your Mommy & Daddy

  151. Rose Says:

    Batman & Catwoman

  152. Rhonda Knapman Says:

    John Derringer and Maurine Holloway….or however it’s spelled!!

  153. Tiberius Says:

    Gotta be the new morning crew at Q107 this fall after the ratings come out for the last quarter!! Keep on rockin’ in OUR free world!!!

  154. Chris Says:

    Looks like Steven Harper and his wife, but they are not old enough…, or are they?

  155. CIPRIAN Says:

    A married couple from the 60’s.

  156. Tim Walker Says:

    It is jeff browns parents

  157. stu Says:

    Mr & Mrs Stevens

  158. sam palermo Says:

    I changed my mind that’s Don Cherry!

  159. Deborah61 Says:

    Al Waxman and his bride Sara

  160. Spanky Says:

    I would have to say it looks to me like Mayor Hazel and her late husband of Mississauga.

  161. lastly Says:

    Al Waxman and Sara Waxman

  162. Gabe Araiche Says:

    I think its me and my wife…..no wait…she doesn’t wear glasses…I do.

  163. POGI Says:

    Thanks for the bonus. I think it’s Al Waxman & his bride.

  164. mslyn Says:

    I have no idea but it appears to be a photo out of the fifties - probably celebrating a golden anniversary around now.

  165. Susan Fehr Says:

    OMG - my mom had glasses like that - and my dad had hair back then too LOL

  166. Lance Says:

    walter gretzky & Wayne’s Mom

  167. Roger Says:

    stephen harper and wife

  168. Jeff Weniger Says:

    moticia and Gomes

  169. mara Says:

    Somebody’s grandparents from the 1960’s. So sad that their
    precious wedding photo was discarded as junk.

  170. Brandon Says:

    It’s Mr. & Mrs. James Bond..

  171. derek lawson Says:

    billy gibbons

  172. bushman Says:

    McGuinty and Miller………Not that there’s anything wrong with that if that’s who you are….

  173. Joe Says:

    rosanne (pre-op) and tom arnold (post-op)

  174. sue fletcher Says:

    I will guess dave duvall and his wife.

  175. fern Says:

    ed mervish and his wife

  176. graham Says:

    larissa’s inlaw’s

  177. Ed Says:

    the harpers

  178. Robin Says:

    So many possible mocks, so little space - but seriously pointy bossoms AND pointy glasses? Wonder if they are still together and if they are, are they still smiling?

    I’m going with they are Charlene and Peter, but she calls him Pete (which makes him feel manly - he needs that with his overly shiny boyish apple blossom cheeks) and he calls her Charlie, but only when they’re alone. They’ve gone all the way, but she insisted he couldn’t turn the light on. Right at that moment, she’s wondering how many kids they’ll have and then how many grandkids. He’s thinking about getting to introduce her using “my wife” and how the guys are gonna rib him like crazy but he doesn’t care cause he thinks it’s nifty to be a husband and a Grown Up, and they both think life’s just starting.

    Interesting how in those older wedding pics, they were never looking at the camera or at each other. No intimate eye gazes, no straight looks, just this sort of hazy gaze into a future that (from their expressions) must have looked like it was designed by gool ol’ Walt D.

  179. Brenda Says:

    Bat man and Robbin’s parents?

  180. Gord Ionson Says:

    Al and Sara Waxman

  181. Derrick Says:

    It’s my Mom & Dad!

  182. Bernice Le Blanc Says:

    Al and Sara Waxman

  183. Chris Hanks Says:

    If fashion is supposed to come around again, how long do we have to wait before those glasses are back in style ?

  184. Stephanie Says:

    It’s gotta be Al & Sarah Waxman

  185. Victor Sullivan Says:

    It looks like Eddie Haskell from the Leave it to Beaver show

  186. shawn Says:

    Tie and Belinda

  187. Laurie Irvine Says:

    It’s Jeff and Alice Springs!

  188. bruno58 Says:

    David Miller and Wife

  189. jackie Says:

    Aunt Peggy & Uncle Sammy

  190. sabri Says:

    Ben & Kerry, before operation..

  191. Mylokc Says:

    Isn’t that the couple from the Green Acres>>>

  192. Colin Says:

    Joe and Wendy

  193. Kent Ford Says:

    Paris Hilton and Rick Salomon

  194. Brenda Says:

    Actually, her dress is alot nicer than mine was. I was married in 1991 and had that puffy-dress-look going on. If I remember correctly, “Inflate to 40psi” was written somewhere on my shoulder sleeves!!

  195. LETTY Says:

    hi jeff! are these people stephen harper and his bride?

  196. Mike Says:

    Jack! getting married.

  197. Rob J. Says:

    Hey!!! Where did you get that picture of me and the wife?? I thought that I had burned every image of her!! Now I am starting to feel those nervous twitches returning.

  198. Derek Johnson Says:

    Al Waxman and Sara Waxman

  199. Joe Says:

    hmmm, I give up!

  200. Chris Klym Says:

    They look like my cousins! Unfortunately, the picture would have been taken before I was born and I could never get them to admit to it.

  201. trish Says:

    …could it be “Judy In The Sky…with Glasses”, and a really nice-looking young man from circa 1955? My mom wore similar glasses (but a lighter colour) on her wedding day - MEOW (& yikes)!!!
    …The Way We Were…

  202. mark Says:

    Walter and Phyllis Gretzky

  203. Krista Anderson Says:

    I think that is Honest Ed Mirvish’s wedding photo.

  204. Steve Says:

    Sid and Nancy

  205. Jim Says:

    The King and Queen of Kensington

  206. Mark Williamson Says:

    Wayne and Janet Gretzky

  207. kath Says:

    I like the glasses. I remember grabbing my mom’s pointy sunglasses in the seventies…

  208. Vickum Says:

    Waxmans….

  209. Bob Says:

    I’m not sure these folks are too good lookin’ to be Jeff’s Parents.

  210. Tracey Says:

    Good grief….let me take a stab Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton? I seriously have no idea!

  211. john daniel Says:

    ozzie and harriet

  212. Lynda Maloney Says:

    My grade 9 home ec teacher and her second cousin (barely on the verge of legal). She baked him all the tarts he wanted.

  213. Penny Says:

    Upon first look I thought Stephen Harper, but with the clues I would probably say a member of ZZ TOP

  214. Deb Hawrylyshyn Says:

    I guess a member of ZZ Top?

  215. Gasp Says:

    he looks like Harper going to his prom!

  216. marivic Says:

    Al and Sara Waxman in King of Kensington, final answer….

  217. Ray Says:

    Would it be Dave Duval, the weather guy on CFTO TV ?

  218. Lorelei Says:

    John Derringer and Maureen Holloway

  219. Pamela Says:

    Al & Sara Waxman

  220. Bev Says:

    My first thought was Conan but I don’t think the nose is right. I’ll go with David Miller and wife.

  221. Kat Says:

    Flashback — love the photo

  222. Anna Says:

    Mrs and Mr Ed Mirvish

  223. Lori Says:

    Al and Sara Waxman

  224. Ann Says:

    It’s either Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill, or Frank Beard from ZZ Top and his bride.

  225. Michelle Foisie Says:

    my mom & dad

  226. Mary Says:

    Mayor David Miller and his wife?
    or
    Al Waxman and his wife?
    I can’t decide…

  227. Linda Gummer Says:

    Al Waxman and his bride

  228. Jim Says:

    Leafs suck! Go Habs Go!

  229. Tracy Says:

    Looks vaguely like that CFTO guy…Pat Foran, maybe his parents?

  230. scottsweatymoose Says:

    dave duvall and his wife.

  231. Derrick (Rick) Arseneault Says:

    The nose isn’t right for Al Waxman and I can’t think of who they might be. Sorry no guess.

  232. Mike Says:

    Isn’t that the Jeff and Larissa promo photo?

  233. kim s Says:

    bet you it was some generic picture of ” a hip young couple ” that came with the frame lol

  234. john Says:

    Stephen Harper and Celine Dion

  235. Virgini Says:

    My Mom and Dad!

  236. Piero Says:

    Al and Sara Waxman

  237. Kathy Says:

    Possibly your parents or grandparents

  238. rita Says:

    That’s Honest Ed Mirvish

  239. Dianne Clark Says:

    My parents!!!!!

  240. Lisa Says:

    hope I’m not too late but I would have guessed Mr. Christie.

  241. Terry D'Ettorre Says:

    The icon of Toronto weather … Dave Duvall

  242. Craig Gear Says:

    Jeff How did you get a picture of my Mom and Dad?

  243. heather Says:

    al and sara waxman

  244. FD Says:

    Looks like a very old picture. My guess is Ken Thomson.

  245. Jeannine Says:

    a very nice couple

  246. Hedgehog69 Says:

    It’s larry and Sarah waxman

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