Moods of Man

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Moods of Man
Genremusic
StarringJim Johnson
Harry Aoki
Country of originCanada
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8
Release
Original network CBC Television
Original release3 March (1968-03-03) 
30 June 1968 (1968-06-30)

Moods of Man was a Canadian music television series which aired on CBC Television in 1968.

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Premise

This Vancouver-produced variety series featured musicians Jim Johnson and Harry Aoki. Johnson was an American expatriate guitarist and singer who became an English and choir teacher in Prince George, British Columbia, Lake Cowichan, British Columbia, and Duncan, British Columbia. [1] Aoki was another musician who played bass and harmonica. [2] The duo were previously featured on CBC Radio's Parade of Choirs and hosted their own radio show, Wandering. Each episode was based on a given theme, such as the debut's exploration of trouble and hope. Musical styles varied from blues to folk to classical.

The hosts were regularly joined by musicians Bud Henderson (piano), Al Johnson (drums), Stan Johnson (bass) and Ray Moga (guitar). Ann Mortifee was a guest on this series. [3]

Scheduling

This half-hour series was broadcast on Sundays at 2:00 p.m. (Eastern) from 3 March to 30 June 1968.

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References

  1. "James Johnson Obituary - Duncan, BC".
  2. "Harry Aoki". 2 August 2017.
  3. Corcelli, John (May 2005). "Moods of Man". Canadian Communications Foundation. Retrieved 7 May 2010.