Altogether (TV series)

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Altogether
Presented byKen Maslowsky
Country of originCanada
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
Production
ProducerDale Nelson
Running time30 minutes
Original release
Network CBC Television
Release29 July (1975-07-29) 
19 August 1975 (1975-08-19)

Altogether was a Canadian musical variety television miniseries which aired on CBC Television in 1975.

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Premise

This musical variety series was hosted by Ken Maslowsky, a vocalist who performed on the show with fellow-singer Iona Iliant. Bob McMullin, who previously worked on CBC's Let's Go , was the series' musical director. Miriam Bronstein, the Chai Folk Ensemble, Harvey Chochinov, Scott Walker and Sara Somner were among the show's guests.

Production

Altogether was produced by Dale Nelson in Winnipeg on location at the Manitoba Theatre Club. [1]

Scheduling

The series aired on Tuesdays at 9:30 p.m. (Eastern) in July and August 1975.

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References

  1. Corcelli, John (August 2005). "Altogether". Canadian Communications Foundation. Retrieved 7 May 2010.