Music Canada | |
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Genre | music |
Country of origin | Canada |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 8 |
Production | |
Running time | 60-90 minutes |
Release | |
Original network | CBC Television |
Original release | 19 October 1966 – 24 May 1967 |
Music Canada was a Canadian music television miniseries which aired approximately monthly on CBC Television from 1966 to 1967.
This series featured various special productions of music and dance, from classical to modern styles. [1] [2]
The eight episodes of this hour-long series was broadcast on occasional Wednesdays at 9:30 p.m. (Eastern) from 19 October 1966 to 24 May 1967.
Music Canada returned to CBC Television in 1985 featuring a similar concept. [1]
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