Ernest George Calcutt (November 1, 1932 – January 10, 1984) was a Canadian sports commentator and radio news director.
[8] He broadcast sports news reports every 30 minutes, gave a daily morning commentary and hosted a public affairs talk show.
[3] During his broadcast tenure, the team competed in six Grey Cup games and won four Canadian Football League championships.
He was credited for having a sense of on-air humour, and for coining the phrases "pulling an el foldo" and "being as wide open as a church door on a Sunday morning".
[11] He also served as president of the Canadian Football Reporters,[3][8] and was a recurring host of the Schenley Award for the league's most valuable player.
[2] He was succeeded by John Badham as the radio announcer for the Ottawa Rough Riders and the sports director of CFRA.