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Hymn Sing

Network: CBC Television Network

Broadcast Run: 1965 to 1995

Broadcast Medium: Television

A musical program featuring hymns, spirituals, and inspirational music sung by a sixteen voice choir. Produced in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The show’s musical director from l965 to l978 was Eric Wild, and from l978, Winnifred Simm, who had previously worked as the show’s organist. Mitch Parks played piano, harpsichord, and celeste, and Paul Olynyk played bass. Hosts: Hector Bremner (l965), Don Brown (l965-67), Sharon-Ann Evans and Barry Stilwell (l967-68), Claude Dorge (l968-69), Ken Smutylo (l969-79), and Judy Pringle and Cynthia Laird (l979-date). Produced by Don Williams (l965-68) and David Waters (l968- ?).

Aired Sunday afternoons from October 1965 to May 1995.

Written by John Corcelli – April, 2002