The History of Canadian BroadcastingNetwork: Global Television Network Broadcast Run: 1992 to 1995 Broadcast Medium: Television The Muttart Conservatory in Edmonton was the host location for a series of zoological discoveries. From the man-eaters of Bengal and the sharks of Enewetok to the world of bees and the creatures of the Coral Reef, Predators and Prey unearthed the fascinating facts behind the animals […]
Network: Global Television Network Broadcast Run: 1992 Broadcast Medium: Television Native Canadians Gil Cardinal, an acclaimed filmmaker, and movie star Tantoo Cardinal of “Dances with Wolves” fame hosted this moving contemporary Native series. The series celebrated Native traditions, and investigated topical issues such as the environmental crisis, Native self-government and profiles of successful Native individuals. In one […]
Network: Global Television Network Broadcast Run: 1992 to 1993 Broadcast Medium: Television Leading wildlife photographer Albert Karvonen travelled the world to film common and exotic animals in their natural habitats. From the untamed power of the bears of North America to the elusive deer who inhabit the lands at the edge of our cities and highways, narrator Fred Keating […]
Network: Global Television Network Broadcast Run: 1992 Broadcast Medium: Television Host Mike Roberts and master storyteller Bill Barlee took a historical journey into Canada’s colourful past in Gold Trails and Ghost Towns. Filmed in their studio set which depicted a trapper’s cabin, Mike and Bill delved into the opening of the West by seekers of gold and […]
Network: Global Television Network Broadcast Run: 1991 to 1994 Broadcast Medium: Television This futuristic science-fiction adventure series told the story of alien invasion, being fought off by a top-secret team on Earth called the Blackwood Project. The Blackwood Project, led by astrophysicist Dr. Harrison Blackwood (Jared Martin) was recruited by the government to battle the invaders from the planet […]
Network: Global Television Network Broadcast Run: 1991 to 1994 Broadcast Medium: Television This first ever Canada-Mexico co-production starred Canadian performers Rob Stewart as Nick Slaughter, a former Mountie and DEA agent who was now a low-rent detective, and Carolyn Dunn, his business partner named Sylvie Girard. Set in fictional Key Mariah, the action/comedy series also starred John David Bland […]
Network: Independent Television Broadcast Run: 1991 to 2000 Broadcast Medium: Television With an all-male cast, this comedy series featured men’s dreams, obsessions, hobbies, pastimes and idiosyncrasies. Steve Smith played the acerbic, dry-witted Red Green, Possum Lodge leader and host of the show. He took viewers on a tour of Possum Lodge, singing twisted campfire songs, and reading environmentally […]
Network: Global Television Network Broadcast Run: 1991 to 1997 Broadcast Medium: Television The Ray Bradbury Theatre brought to life spell-binding thrillers created by one of the world’s most popular writers, Ray Bradbury. The author adapted his own stories for television and hosted the award-winning series. Some of the best acting talents of the day guest starred on the series, […]
Network: Global Television Network Broadcast Run: 1991 to 1992 Broadcast Medium: Television These shows provided a behind the scenes look at comedians who participated in Toronto’s annual comedy festival in support of the environment. The series included performances and interviews with Howie Mandel, André-Philipe Gagnon, Jerry Seinfeld, Bill Cosby, Bob Newhart, Martin Mull, Tommy Chong and Catherine O’Hara. Backstage […]
Network: Global Television Network Broadcast Run: 1991 to 1996 Broadcast Medium: Television This fun-filled quiz show, hosted by comedian/actor Kevin Frank, put siblings between the ages of 7 and 12 together to answer questions that revealed just how well they really knew their families. Half the contestants were sent off-stage (a la The Newlywed Game) while Kevin asked the […]