The Performers is a Canadian variety television series which aired on CBC Television from 1971 to 1972.
| The Performers | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Variety |
| Presented by | Gordie Tapp |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 18 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Len Starmer |
| Producer | Ray McConnell |
| Original release | |
| Network | CBC Television |
| Release | 22 May – 2 October 1971 |
Premise edit
Episodes were geared towards introducing young and little-known performers. The series was recorded before audiences in various Canadian cities (Edmonton, Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg).[1][2]
Scheduling edit
This half-hour series was broadcast on Saturdays at 10:00 p.m. from 22 May to 2 October 1971. Due to a technicians strike in 1972, CBC rebroadcast the series in the same time slot from 22 April to 1 July 1972 then aired episodes on Fridays at 8:00 p.m. from 7 July to 25 August 1972.
References edit
- ^ Corcelli, John (September 2005). "The Performers". Canadian Communications Foundation. Retrieved 7 May 2010.
- ^ "Canadian talent given showcase". Calgary Herald. 21 May 1971. p. TV 7. Retrieved 20 October 2011.
External links edit
- Allan, Blaine (1996). "The Performers". Queen's University. Archived from the original on 17 June 2010. Retrieved 7 May 2010.