Harold Nelson, long-time fixture at CBC's The National, dies at 82

Harold Nelson, a behind-the scenes figure at The Natinal during the n1960s and 1970s, has died at age 82.

Harold was known for his encyclopedic memory of film footage and could retrieve needed shots from archives in a hurry. It was an invaluable skill in the days before computers. He retired from CBC several years ago.

The Morley Bedford funeral home says that the Church service will take place at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 227 Bloor Street East on Tuesday, 7 February 2012 at 2:00 p.m. A private interment will be held from Port Crewe late in the week.