The Group (Canadian TV series)
| The Group | |
|---|---|
| Genre | music variety |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Dale Nelson |
| Production locations | CBWT Studios Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | CBC Television |
| Release | 23 June 1968 – 27 September 1970 |
The Group is a Canadian music variety television series which aired on CBC Television from 1968 to 1970.[1]
Premise[edit]
The series was produced in Winnipeg.[2] regulars included Reg Gibson and Karen Marklinger, with the house band The Sassy Brass of Bob McMullin named after the series musical director.[3] Visiting performers included Lucille Emond, Anita Gass, Georges LaFleche, Ray St. Germain, Buddy Victor and Yvette.[2]
Scheduling[edit]
This half-hour series was broadcast on Sundays for three seasons as a mid-season replacement.[4] It aired 23–28 June July 1968 at 7:00 p.m., after which the time slot featured Hits a Poppin until September. The remaining seasons aired 3 August to 14 September 1969 at 4:00 p.m. and finally 12 July – 27 September 1970 at 5:30 p.m.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ Bob Shiels, "Music makers". Calgary Herald, 4 August 1969.
- ^ a b "Weekend TV Previews". The Gazette. Montreal. 22 June 1968. p. 44. Retrieved 5 April 2023.
- ^ "TV talk". Claresholm Local Press, 18 July 1968.
- ^ Bob Shiels, "Good Grief Dep't". Calgary Herald, 10 February 1970.
- ^ Allan, Blaine (1996). "The Group". Queen's University. Archived from the original on 11 March 2010. Retrieved 7 May 2010.
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