CBC Television Series 1952 to 1982 by Blaine Allan Return to CBC Series Index MUSIC ALBUM to THE MYSTERY MAKER Music Album Thu 9:30-10:00 p.m., 17 Sep 1970-4 Feb 1971 Thu 10:00-10:30 p.m., 4 Feb-20 May 1971 Mon 7:30-8:00 p.m., 24 May-28 Jun 1971 Music Album showcased Canadian talent in programs of show tunes, light classics, and popular music. The show alternated between Toronto and Vancouver production centres, and featured orchestras conducted by Lucio Agostini in the former and Ricky Hyslop in the latter. Occasionally, the show also welcomed guest conductors, such as Howard Cable, as it presented concert band style music. The series also featured Wally Koster, and was produced by Neil Andrews. Music Break Tue 3:00-3:30 p.m., 18 Oct 1960-27 Jun 1961 Wed 3:00-3:30 p.m., 4 Oct 1961-29 Jun 1962 A weekly afternoon show produced in Winnipeg, Music Break starred vocalist Georges LaFleche in a program of music and chat. LaFleche welcomed guests and featured a female vocalist each week. On one week, his guests were singer Florence Faiers, Lorraine Marsh, actor Gordon Pinsent, and wrestler Gene Kiniski. The show's orchestra was conducted by Bob McMullin, and the announcer was Warren Davis. Music Canada Wed 9:30-10:30 p.m., 19 Oct 1966-24 May 1967 | |
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