The History of Canadian BroadcastingNetwork: CBC Television Network Broadcast Run: 1985 to 1998 Broadcast Medium: Television ired at various times from October 21, 1985 to December 12, 1998 [Repeated in 1999 and 2000] This animated children’s program was a co-production of Evergreen Raccoons Productions in association with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and with the participation of Telefilm Canada. It was a […]
Network: CBC Television Network Broadcast Run: 1985 to 2000 Broadcast Medium: Television Aired weekdays at noon from January 7, 1985 to June 30, 2000 This hour-long public affairs program was essentially the daytime version of The Journal, which debuted in 1982. The format was slightly different: a 10-minute newscast followed by interviews and features on the headlines […]
Network: CBC Television Network Broadcast Run: 1985 to 1989 Broadcast Medium: Television A mini-series originating from Toronto and Prince Edward Island. It ran from1985 to 1989 and led to the regular series, Road to Avonlea. Featured MeganFollows as Anne; Colleen Dewhurst and Jackie Burroughs. Aired as a series of specials from 1985 to 1989. Written by John […]
Network: CBC Television Network Broadcast Run: 1984 to 1993 Broadcast Medium: Television Aired daily at 4:30 pm from 1984 to 1993. This half hour program answered the growing demand in the television market for music videos. The advent of MTV in the US, and MuchMusic in Canada, prompted CBC to produce its own contemporary music show. The first […]
Network: CBC Television Network Broadcast Run: 1984 to 1991 Broadcast Medium: Television Aired weekly from October 15, 1984 to November 11, 1991 [Repeated] Simply described as “The adventures of a marine biologist and his family as they fight environmental crimes and other problems”, Danger Bay focused on the story of Dr, Grant Roberts [Rhodes] and his family. […]
Network: CBC Television Network Broadcast Run: 1982 to 1983 Broadcast Medium: Television A half-hour program for children. Regular appearances by Coach Cuddles (Patrick) Ford, their comic foil. Michael Magee also “appeared” on the show, as the voices of two animated characters, Harry Hog and the Body Man. Hosts: Kevin Gillis, Trevor Bruneau and Tammy Bourne. Aired weekly, […]
Network: CBC Television Network Broadcast Run: 1982 to 1983 Broadcast Medium: Television Aired Sunday afternoons from January 31 to September 15, 1982. AiredSaturday afternoons from October 23, 1982 to April 23, 1983. This hour-long public affairs program featured productions from the CBC,Radio-Canada and European broadcasters. The purpose of the show was toprovide an international perspective on world events. […]
Network: CBC Television Network Broadcast Run: 1982 to 1984 Broadcast Medium: Television Aired Monday afternoons, after school, from May 30, 1982 to May 7, 1984. This hour long series featured movies about children, from independentproducers including Linda Schuyler, who introduced audiences to the Kids of Degrassi Street. Some of the titles included: The World According ToNicholas, produced and […]
Network: CBC Television Network Broadcast Run: 1982 to 1992 Broadcast Medium: Television Aired weeknights from January 11, 1982 to October 30, 1992 When the CBC decided to move its flagship newscast, The National, from 11 PM to 10PM, it was considered programming suicide in the world of television. To follow a 20-minute newscast with a new 38-minute […]
Network: CBC Television Network Broadcast Run: 1982 Broadcast Medium: Television Aired Sunday afternoons during the summer of 1982. This 30-minute program was a summer series that looked at the future of Canada’s natural resources, industry and the environment. Topics included Canada’s forest industry and its failure to compete in foreign markets, the fisheries, grain transportation costs and the price of […]