Pat and Ernie

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Pat and Ernie
Genrechildren's classical music
StarringPatrick Trudell
Ernie Prentice
Country of originCanada
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
Production
Production locationVancouver
Running time30 minutes
Original release
Network CBC Television
Release6 October (1961-10-06) 
29 December 1961 (1961-12-29)

Pat and Ernie is a Canadian children's music television series which aired on CBC Television in 1961.

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Premise

This Vancouver-produced series featured classical music for children, hosted by Patrick Trudell (piano) and Ernie Prentice (vocals). Prentice was previously seen on CBC's A Hatful of Music (1960). Series regulars included Gavin Hussey (double bass) and Mickey McMartin (drums), who were accompanied by various visiting musicians. [1]

Scheduling

This half-hour series was broadcast on Fridays at 3:00 p.m. (Eastern) from 6 October to 29 December 1961.

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References

  1. Corcelli, John (May 2005). "Pat and Ernie". Canadian Communications Foundation. Retrieved 7 May 2010.