Gerry And Ziz was a Canadian music variety television series which aired on CBC Television in 1979.

Gerry and Ziz
Directed byBob Weinstein
Country of originCanada
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
Production
ProducerMarv Terhock
Running time30 minutes
Original release
NetworkCBC Television
Release8 July (1979-07-08) –
2 September 1979 (1979-09-02)

Premise

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This series was hosted by musicians Gerry Paquin and Gerard "Ziz" Jean, previously seen on Canadian Express. Jay Brazeau and David Gillies performed humour segments. Joan Armatrading, Leon Bibb, Charity Brown, Pauline Julien, Denise McCann, Colleen Peterson, Graham Shaw and Valdy were among the visiting artists.[1]

Production

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Episodes were produced in Winnipeg by Marv Terhock with a live audience. Musical direction was by Ron Paley.[1]

Scheduling

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The half-hour series aired on Sundays at 10:00 p.m. (Eastern) from 8 July to 2 September 1979.

References

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  1. ^ a b Corcelli, John (August 2005). "Gerry And Ziz". Canadian Communications Foundation. Retrieved 7 May 2010.
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