The History of Canadian BroadcastingNetwork: CBC Television Network Broadcast Run: 1967 Broadcast Medium: Television Aired Wednesday afternoons during the summer of 1967. Repeated in October 1971 In this series, which was a precursor to Audubon Wildlife, Dan Gibson presented two short films about nature and its importance to Canadians. Subjects ranged from canoeing and the preservation of the muskie, to water birds and trips […]
Network: CBC Television Network Broadcast Run: 1967 Broadcast Medium: Television Aired Tuesday afternoons from July to October 1967 David Waters produced this talk show featuring Ed Evanko, Mary Nowell and Neil Harris, in Winnipeg. Written by John Corcelli – June, 2005
Network: CBC Television Network Broadcast Run: 1967 to 1968 Broadcast Medium: Television Aired Tuesday to Friday afternoons from September 1967 to January 1968 Shot on location in Oakville, Ontario. Barney Boomer’s goal was to sail the Great lakes in his tiny houseboat, drop anchor in Sixteen Harbour and visit his Uncle Boomer in a local lighthouse, but the […]
Network: CBC Television Network Broadcast Run: 1967 Broadcast Medium: Television Aired Sunday afternoons from May to July 1967 Produced in Vancouver, and not to be confused with the British sitcom series of the same title, beloved of PBS viewers, this 30 minute music-variety show featured the best of Broadway and Tin Pan Alley. Host-Writer: Tony Thomas Music […]
Network: CBC Television Network Broadcast Run: 1961 Broadcast Medium: Television Aired Monday afternoons from October to December 1961 This 30 minute program featured short documentaries for high school students; it succeeded Junior Roundup. A wide range of topics was covered including NORAD and the defence systems of North America, the Alaska Highway and HMS Bounty in Tahiti, which […]
Network: CBC Television Network Broadcast Run: 1967 to 1968 Broadcast Medium: Television Aired Friday afternoons April to June 1967, aired Wednesday to Friday afternoons from April to June 1968. A 30 minute program featuring original adventures for children. The first season had Caught in the Net, The Dragon of Pendragon Hall, the Missing Note and One Wish too Many. […]
Network: CBC Television Network Broadcast Run: 1966 Broadcast Medium: Television Aired Saturday nights, after hockey, from September 17 to December 10, 1966. This new program filled a difficult time slot. It was held by one of the most popular singers in Canadian television, Juliette. The show featured the duo, Malka & Joso, a unique combination of talent […]
Network: CBC Television Network Broadcast Run: 1966 to 1968 Broadcast Medium: Television A weekly drama originating in Toronto, that focused on the life and times ofa Provincial Coroner; created by Phillip Hersch based on real case files. Principle cast: John Vernon as Wojeck, Patricia Collins, Jamey Weyman, Tanis Montgomery, Ted Follows and Carl Banas. It aired from […]
Network: CBC Television Network Broadcast Run: 1966 to 1967 Broadcast Medium: Television Aired Mondays at 6:30 PM from July 14 to August 29, 1966. Aired Tuesday evenings from August 8 to September 26, 1967. What could be considered one of the first reality shows of its kind, this travelogue was produced by Pat and Martin Simpson. They […]
Network: CBC Television Network Broadcast Run: 1966 Broadcast Medium: Television Aired Sunday afternoons from April to June 1966, continuing in October to December 1966. Host William Ronald, artist and member of the Toronto group called Painters Eleven, introduced contemporary artists to viewers. The program featured profiles of painter Marcel Duchamp, sculptor Henry Moore, composer John Cage, actor […]