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References
- 1 2 Miller, Mary Jane (1987). Turn Up the Contrast – CBC Television Drama Since 1952. Vancouver: UBC Press / CBC Enterprises. pp. 160–161. ISBN 0-7748-0278-2.
- ↑ Corcelli, John (May 2005). "Corwin". Canadian Communications Foundation. Retrieved 7 May 2010.
- ↑ Miller, Mary Jane (1987). Turn Up the Contrast: CBC Television Drama Since 1952. University of British Columbia Press. p. 160. ISBN 0774802782.
It was scheduled in the Sunday at Nine (1970–73) slot, where 'single dramas alternate with light entertainment and special documentaries' (CBC Times, 8-14/11/69).
- ↑ "Hart & Lorne Terrific Hour, The Series (1970–1971)". TVarchive.ca. Retrieved 8 May 2013.
- ↑ Allan, Blaine. "Stage Door to Switzer: Sunday at Nine". CBC Television Series, 1952-1982. Department of Film and Media at Queen's University. Archived from the original on 6 December 2010. Retrieved 8 May 2013.
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