Dianne (TV series)

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Dianne
Genremusic variety
Presented by Dianne Heatherington
Country of originCanada
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
Production
ProducerRon Kantor
Production locationWinnipeg
Running time30 minutes
Release
Original network CBC Television
Original release5 July (1971-07-05) 
13 September 1971 (1971-09-13)

Dianne is a Canadian music variety television series which aired on CBC Television 1971.

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Premise

This Winnipeg-produced series was hosted by singer Dianne Heatherington and focused on rock music performances. Series regulars included the Merry Go Round and the Dave Shaw Orchestra. Bands and artists such as Brave Belt, Chilliwack, Next, North, Tom Northcott, Sweet Honey Mead and Wild Rice appeared. [1]

Scheduling

This half-hour series was broadcast Mondays at 7:30 p.m. from 5 July to 13 September 1971.

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References

  1. "Dianne". Canadian Communications Foundation. Retrieved 7 May 2010.