A Hatful of Music was a Canadian musical variety television series which aired on CBC Television in 1960.
| A Hatful of Music | |
|---|---|
| Genre | musical variety |
| Presented by | Ernie Prentice |
| Starring | Bob Switzer |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Jim Winter |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | CBC Television |
| Release | 24 July – 25 September 1960 |
Premise edit
The series was a mid-year substitute for The Joan Fairfax Show, presenting several styles of popular music including jazz, folk and Broadway. Ernie Prentice hosted the series, while Bob Switzer was its announcer. Ricky Hyslop directed the programme's band while Pat Trudell led the show's chorus.
Lorraine Foreman, Tommy Vickers with dancers Sherrill Morton, Peggy Rae Norman, and Mitch Hrushwy regularly performed on the series. Guests included Eleanor Collins, Dolores Claman, The Coronados, Phil Ford, The Four Lads, Tom Hill, Mimi Hines, Susan Johnston, Juliette, Jan Rubeš, Bud Spencer and Heather Thomson.
Production edit
The series was produced by Jim Winter in Vancouver and recorded before a live audience.[1]
Scheduling edit
The half-hour series aired Sundays at 7:30 p.m. (Eastern).
References edit
- ^ Corcelli, John (May 2005). "A Hatful of Music". Canadian Communications Foundation. Retrieved 7 May 2010.
External links edit
- Allan, Blaine (1996). "A Hatful of Music". Queen's University. Archived from the original on 11 March 2010. Retrieved 7 May 2010.