Canadians In Old-Time Radio

Screen Guild Theater, and The Alan Young Show.

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This time, we feature a double dose of Canadians Abroad.

First up to bat, from June 18, 1945, is a baseball comedy from Screen Guild Theater called Alibi Ike , starring Jack Carson who was from Carman, Manitoba.

Next, we hear an episode from The Alan Young Show from November 6 of that same year entitled Alan Wills Five Dollars. Young was born in North Shields, Northumberland, England. The family moved to West Vancouver, British Columbia when he was six. He lived there until he moved to the States to pursue his career.

Canadian Quiz Shows.

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This time, we devote the whole episode to Canadian quiz shows. Included are excerpts from The International Quiz, The Goodwill Quiz, Hide and Seek from 1954, Now I Ask You from 1955, and finally, from November of 1976, Yes, You’re Wrong.

The King Ganam Show and Stage Struck

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Our Made-in-Canada segment features a profile of Canada’s King of The Fiddle, King Ganam, as well as the only example still in existence, as far as we know, of the King Ganam Show.

In our Canadians Abroad segment, Mary Pickford, who was born in Toronto is featured in the April 18, 1954 episode of Stage Struck.

Small Types Club re-creation, Just Mary, and The Adventures of Superman.

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We hear two shows in our Made-in-Canada segment. First, we listen to a re-creation of Small Types Club, a program from the 1950’s.

Next, we hear an episode of Just Mary from 1945.

Moving to our Canadians Abroad segment, the featured Canadian this time is Toronto-born writer Joe Shuster, co-creator of the Superman comic books, precursors of both the radio and television series. In case you’re wondering, he was a cousin of Frank Shuster of Wayne and Shuster fame. This episode, from January 23 of 1950 is entitled Dead Men Tell No Tales.

President Roosevelt Salute on His 61st Birthday.

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This time, we present an hour-long Canadians Abroad segment. Mary Pickford may well have been called “America’s sweetheart of the silent screen,” but she was actually born in Toronto, Ontario. She appears, along with Bob Hope, in a salute to President Roosevelt’s 61^st birthday on January 30, 1943.

Great Moments in Hockey

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This time, we present an hour-long Made-in-Canada segment. Prior to losing his battle to cancer in 1975 at age 59, longtime Toronto newscaster and sportscaster Jack Dennett narrated this documentary called Great Moments in Hockey.

English and French Folk Songs of Canada, and Dinner at Duffy’s Tavern

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For our Made in Canada segment, we listen to English and French Folk Songs of Canada, co-hosted by folk singers Alan Mills and Hélène Baillargeon. This program originally aired on CBC’s International Service.

For our Canadians Abroad segment, we hear an episode of the Alan Young Show from November 15th, 1946. Born in Vancouver, Young worked for the CBC, but moved to the States when a raise in pay wasn’t forthcoming. The episode is entitled Dinner at Duffy’s Tavern.

Matinee Theater, and the Grand Ole Opery Program

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This time, we’re featuring a double Canadians Abroad segment. First, we hear an episode of Matinee Theater, starring Victor Jory, who was born in Montreal.

Next, Hank Snow, who was born In Liverpool, Nova Scotia hosts an episode of the Grand Ole Opery.

The Carl Tapscott Singers and Screen Directors Playhouse

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Our Made in Canada segment features an episode of The Carl Tapscott Singers who performed on CBC Radio from just after World War 2 to 1967.

In Our Canadians Abroad segment, we listen to Screen Directors Playhouse from April 7 1950, featuring a radio adaptation of the movie “The Fighting O’Flynn”. The star was Douglas Fairbanks, but the Canadian was Raymond Burr, originally from Westminster, B.C.

The Happy Gang and Pat Novak For Hire

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In our ‘Made in Canada’ segment, we listen to a lively episode of The Happy Gang from Friday April 13th 1956.

In our ‘Canadians Abroad’ segment, we hear an episode of Pat Novak For Hire featuring Raymond Burr who was born in New Westminster, B.C. The episode from March 20, 1949, is simply called “Rory Malone”.

The Red Skelton Show, and Escape.

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We begin by hearing an episode of the Red Skelton show entitled The Traffic is Terrific. Featured is Montreal-born singer, Anita Ellis.

Next, we change the pace with an episode of Escape called Journey Into Feat. The Canadian Abroad this time is Winnipeg native Jack Kruschen.

A Sense of Sin

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This time we feature an hour-long Made in Canada segment. The show is from the 1953 stage series and the title is ‘A Sense of Sin’.

The Happy Gang and Mary Pickford & Co.

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In our Made in Canada segment, we listen to a 1949 episode of the variety show The Happy Gang.

In our Canadians Abroad segment, we feature an episode of Mary Pickford & Co. Mary Pickford, whose nickname was ‘America’s Sweetheart’ was born in Toronto.

The Road to Victory

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In honour of Remembrance Day, we listen to a CBC presentation entitled ‘The Road to Victory’, which outlines Canada’s participation in World War 2.

Don Messer and His Islanders and Screen Guild Theater

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In our Made In Canada segment, we feature an episode of Don Messer and His Islanders from 1957.

In our Canadians Abroad segment, we hear an episode of Screen Guild Theater, featuring a radio adaptation of a movie called The Good Fairie. In the cast, we hear two Canadians: Deanna Durbin who was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and London, Ontario native Gene Lockhart.

“Jam Session” and “Mercury Summer Theater”

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For our ‘Made in Canada’ segment, we listen to a remote broadcast of CBC’s “Jam Session” from 1938 with band leader Sandy DeSantis.

For our ‘Canadians Abroad’ segment, we listen to an episode of “Mercury Summer Theater” hosted by Orson Welles, but featuring Winnipeg-born actor, writer, and director Fletcher Markle in a play entitled “Life With Adam”. The cast also includes Toronto-born Grace Matthews, and Vancouver-native John Drainie.

“Richard Dymond, Private Detective” and “Mary Pickford and Company”

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This week, we have an hour-long ‘Canadians Abroad’ segment. First, we hear an episode of “Richard Dymond, Private Detective” entitled the “Martin Hire”. Included in the cast is Stacey Harris who was born in Big Timber, Quebec.

Second we listen to an episode of “Mary Pickford and Company” entitled “Church Mouse”. Mary Pickford was born in Toronto, Ontario.

“Venus and the Magi”

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This time, we have an hour-long ‘Made in Canada’ segment. We hear an episode of CBC Stage from 1975 called “Venus and the Magi”.

Theatre 10:30 and The Marriage

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From our Made in Canada file, we listen to an episode of Theatre 10:30 entitled “The Sandman.” Next, from our Canadians Abroad file, we hear an episode of The Marriage, featuring London, Ontario-born Hume Cronyn.

Sing Happy and the Alan Young Show

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From our Made in Canada file, we listen an episode of Sing Happy, featuring a very young Anne Murray. Next, from our Canadians Abroad file, we have an episode of the Alan Young Show, starring Toronto-born comedian Alan Young.

Screen Director’s Playhouse

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This week, from our Canadians Abroad file, we have an hour long episode of Screen Director’s Playhouse. Featured are Winnipeg native Jack Kruschen, and Raymond Burr who was born in New Westminster, B.C. The episode is called “Alias Nic Beale.”

‘The Wayne and Shuster Show’ and ‘This Is Your FBI’

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From our ‘Made in Canada’ file, we feature an episode of The Wayne and Shuster Show, called “Comeback”.

Next, from our ‘Canadians Abroad’ file, we listen to an episode of This Is Your FBI from November 29, 1946, featuring Stacey Harris from Big Timber, Quebec. The title is “Murder in the Jury Box”.

‘Blair of the Mounties’, ‘Nabob Coffee Time’ and ‘Screen Guild Theater’

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This week, we have two shows from our ‘Made in Canada’ file, the first is an episode of Blair of the Mounties from March 13, 1938. The second is an episode of Nabob Coffee Time from March 27, 1944.

Next from our ‘Canadians Abroad’ file, we hear an episode of Screen Guild Theater from November 8, 1933 called “George Washington Slept Here”. It features comedian Jack Carson who was born in Carman, Manitoba.

‘The Queen’s Men’ and ‘The Jack Benny Show’

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From our ‘Made in Canada’ file, we have an episode of The Queen’s Men from 1954 called “Manslaughter aka Hit And Run”.

Next from our ‘Canadians Abroad’ file, we hear the Jack Benny Show from May 28, 1939, called “Alexander Graham Bell”. It features Sadie Marx playing the part of Mary Livingston who we think was born in Vancouver, British Columbia.

CBC Mystery Theatre and People Are Funny

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From our Made in Canada file, we listen to an episode of CBC Mystery Theatre.

From our Canadians Abroad file, we feature an episode of “People Are Funny”, hosted by Art Linkletter who was born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.

Take A Chance and Cavalcade of America

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From our Made in Canada file, we hear a quiz show called “Take A Chance”.

Next from our Canadians Abroad file, we hear Toronto-born Walter Huston on “Cavalcade of America”. He is one of the stars in a radio adaptation of a movie called “All That Money Can Buy”.

CBC Stage and NBC Matinee Theater

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From our Made in Canada file, we hear a rare 30-minute episode of CBC Stage called “All About Emily”.

From our Canadians Abroad file, we take in an episode of NBC Matinee Theater starring Victor Jory a native of Dawson City, Yukon.

The Rod and Charles Show, Light Up and Listen, and the Jack Carson Show

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From our Made in Canada file, we present an episode of the Rod and Charles Show, plus Light Up and Listen. From our Canadians Abroad file, we hear an episode of the Jack Carson Show starring comedian Jack Carson, who was born in Carman, Manitoba.

Blair of the Mounties Times Two, and Grand Ole Opry Time

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From our Made in Canada file, we present two episodes of Blair of the Mounties. From our Canadians Abroad file, we present an episode of Grand Ole Opry Time featuring Hank Snow, who was born in Liverpool, Nova Scotia.

Lux Radio Theatre

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Our Canadians Abroad segment takes up this week’s entire episode. We feature a presentation of Lux Radio Theatre starring Deanna Durbin, a native of Winnipeg, Manitoba, in “His Butler’s Sister”.

Mystery Theatre, Air Time, and Satire from Max Ferguson

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We have three shows this time for your listening pleasure. First, from our Made in Canada file, we have an episode of Mystery Theatre called “Ghost Town Hermits.” Next, from our Canadians Abroad file, we hear an episode of Air TIme, hosted by Winnipeg-born Giselle Mackenzie. Finally, we return to our Made in Canada file for a little bit of satire from CBC broadcaster Max Ferguson.

Rawhide, Tommy Hunter and His Pals, and the Adventures of Christopher London

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We present two fifteen-minute shows from our Made in Canada file. First, from February 24, 1961, we hear Rawhide. The episode is called “Max Ferguson Spoofs Fluoride.” We follow that with an episode of Tommy Hunter and His Pals.

From our Canadians Abroad file, we hear an episode from the Adventures of Christopher London, starring Glenn Ford, who was born not far from Quebec City.

The Shadow and Escape

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This time we feature two episodes from our Canadians Abroad file. First we hear an episode of The Shadow. Playing Margot Lane is Toronto-born Grace Matthews, who also starred in a soap opera called Big Sister. Next, from November 24, 1950 is Winnipeg native Jack Kruschen in an episode of Escape entitled “Journey into Fear.”

Canadian songs about Mothers, The Rod and Charles Show, and The Grand Ol’ Opry

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In our Made-in-Canada segment, we kick off our Mother’s Day show with music by The Happy Gang, Don Messer, and Marg Osborn about mothers. We also present an episode of The Rod and Charles Show. Our Canadians Abroad segment features an episode of The Grand Ol’ Opery, hosted by Hank Snow, who was a native of Liverpool, Nova Scotia.

Harmony House and The Zero Hour

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In our made-in-Canada segment, we hear an episode of Harmony House from March 1947. Our Canadian’s Abroad segment features an episode of The Zero Hour starring Montreal-native, William Shatner.

Rawhide, Some Easter Music and The Shadow

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We begin our made-in-Canada segment with an episode of Rawhide starring Max Ferguson and the Easter Bunny. To finish off the segment, we offer some Easter music! Our Canadian’s Abroad segment features an episode of The Shadow starring Toronto-born Grace Matthews. The episode is called “Death and the Easter Bonnet.”

Rum Runners and Matinee Theater

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In our made-in-Canada segment, we hear an episode of Rum Runners called ‘Champagne.’ In our Canadian’s Abroad segment, we present an episode of Matinee Theater, featuring actor Victor Jory, who was born in Dawson City, Yukon.

Jam Session and This is Your FBI

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In our made-in-Canada segment, we present an episode of ‘Jam Session.’ Our Canadian’s Abroad segment features an episode of ‘This is Your FBI,’ starring Québec-born actor Stacy Harris.

CBC Stage

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This time we have an hour-long Made in Canada segment. We present an episode of “CBC Stage” from 1969.

‘The Queen’s Men’ and ‘Texaco Town’

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In our ‘Made in Canada’ segment, we hear an episode of “The Queen’s Men”, a series which aired during 1954. The episode is entitled “Missing Persons Case aka Andrew Weeks”.

In our ‘Canadians Abroad’ segment, we listen to an episode of “Texaco Town” starring the comedian Eddy Cantor. The episode from October 4, 1936, features Montreal-native Bobby Breen and Deanna Durbin, who grew up in Winnipeg.

‘Beyond Our Control’ and ‘Command Performance’

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In our ‘Made in Canada’ segment, we hear a documentary written, produced and narrated by the late Mike Morrison who was a long-time CBC employee. The title is “Beyond Our Control” and the subject is radio bloopers, most of which are Canadian.

Our ‘Canadians Abroad’ segment features an episode of “Command Performance”. The Canadian was Winnipeg-born actress Deanna Durbin.

“The Treasure of the Sierra Madre”

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This time we hear an hour-long ‘Canadians Abroad’ segment. Toronto-born Walter Huston stars in the Lux Radio Theatre presentation of “The Treasure of the Sierra Madre”.

CBC Summer Stage

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This week we have an hour-long made-in-Canada segment called CBC Summer Stage, starring actors John Drainie and Billy Mae Richards in a drama entitled, ‘Jake and the Kid.’

“Mystery Theatre” and “Family Theatre”

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In our made-in-Canada segment, we hear an episode of “Mystery Theatre” from 1967, called ‘The Duel.’ In our Canadian’s abroad segment, we feature Vancouver-native, Alan Young in an episode of “Family Theatre” called ‘Lion Tamer.’

‘Canada’s Country Gentleman’ and ‘The Eddy Bracken Story’

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We begin our Made-in-Canada segment with Tommy Hunter and His Pals in celebration of the 82^nd birthday (March 20) of “Canada’s Country Gentleman.” Next, we hear a bit of comedy about the result of what happens when we consume what is often delicately referred to as “musical fruit,” which you would never expect the CBC to air back in 1948. In our Canadians Abroad segment, we hear Vancouver native Ann Rutherford in an episode of The Eddy Bracken Story entitled Whole Day Without Trouble. Yeah, right!

“Don Gray, Marine Investigator” and “The Story of Dr. Kildare”

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Our made-in-Canada segment features the last episode of “Don Gray, Marine Investigator.” In our Canadian’s abroad segment, we hear New Westminster, B.C. born Raymond Burr in “The Story of Dr. Kildare,” on the episode entitled, ‘Eddie Jenkins and the Arsonists.’ Burr would later star in TV’s Perry Mason and Ironside.

Reg Gibson and Jim Pirie, and “Texaco Town”

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In our made-in-Canada segment, we spend a half-hour with Canadian folk singing duo, Reg Gibson and Jim Pirie. Our Canadian’s abroad segment centres on a show called “Texaco Town,” hosted by comedian Eddie Cantor — The two Canadians featured are child-stars Deanna Durbin (who was born in Winnipeg), and Bobby Breen, a Montreal native.

“Jake and the Kid” and “People are Funny”

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For our made-in-Canada segment, we return to Crocus, Saskatchewan and an episode of “Jake and the Kid” called ‘Dirt Independent.’ Our Canadian’s abroad segment features Moosejaw, Saskatchewan-native Art Linkletter in a show entitled, “People are Funny.”

“CBC Stage”

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This time, our Made-in-Canada Segment is a full hour in length. We feature a dramatic series that ran for years called “CBC Stage”. The episode is entitled “The Staircase”.

“The Wayne and Shuster Show”, “Rawhide” and “Dangerously Yours”

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Our Made-in-Canada Segment is made up of two programs: First, the “Wayne and Shuster Show” starring Johnny Wayne and Frank Shuster. Second, an episode of “Rawhide” starring the many voices of Max Ferguson. In our Canadians Abroad Segment, we have an episode of “Dangerously Yours” starring Montreal-born Victor Jory.

“Share The Wealth,” and “Escape”

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In our Made-in-Canada this week, we listen to a quiz show called “Share The Wealth.” Our Canadians Abroad segment changes the pace considerably with an episode from the series “Escape.” The star is William Conrad, but included in the cast is Winnipeg-born Jack Krushan.

Radio Canada Playhouse, and “Fort Laramie”

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This week’s Made-in-Canada segment features James Doohan, (Star Trek’s Scotty), in a thriller entitled “The Long Night.” In our Canadians Abroad segment, we feature an episode of Fort Laramie, starring Raymond Burr who was born in New Westminster, British Columbia.

“Wayne and Shuster” and “The Marriage”

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For our made-in-Canada segment, we hear an episode of “The Wayne and Shuster Show,” starring Johnny Wayne and Frank Shuster. Our Canadian’s Abroad segment features the first episode of a comedy show called, “The Marriage,” starring Jessica Tandy, and London, Ontario-born Hume Cronyn.

“The Happy Gang” and “Cavalcade of America”

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In our made-in-Canada segment, we hear an episode of the long-lived musical variety show called, “The Happy Gang.” Our Canadian’s Abroad segment features an episode of “Cavalcade of America,” hosted by Walter Huston, who was born in Toronto, Canada and starring St. John, New Brunswick-born, Walter Pidgeon, who plays famous Canadian doctor, Norman Bethune.

“Studio 69″ and The Alan Young Show”

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In our ‘made-in-Canada’ segment, we hear an episode of “Studio 69.” Our ‘Canadian’s Abroad’ segment features an episode of “The Alan Young Show,” starring Alan Young who hailed from Vancouver, Canada.

‘The Adventures of Danny Marsden,’ ‘Gisèle of Canada,’ and ‘The Eddie Bracken Show’

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Our ‘Made in Canada’ segment is made up of two fifteen-minute programs. The first is ‘The Adventures of Danny Marsden,’ and the second is ‘Gisèlle of Canada,’ starring singer/actress Gisèle MacKenzie. In our ‘Canadian’s Abroad’ segment we hear ‘The Eddie Bracken Show,’ featuring Ann Rutherford who was born in Vancouver, B.C.

‘The Queen’s Men’ and ‘Broadway’s My Beat’

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Our ‘Made In Canada’ segment features a show about the RCMP called, “The Queen’s Men.” In our ‘Canadian’s Abroad’ segment we feature a show called “Broadway’s My Beat” starring Larry Thor, from Lundar, Manitoba.

‘Harmony Harbour’ and ‘This Is Your FBI’

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Our ‘Made in Canada’ segment is entitled, “Harmony Harbour.” In our ‘Canadian’s Abroad’ segment we listen to an episode of “This Is Your FBI,” starring Stacy Harris who was born in Big Timber, Quebec.

‘Don Gray, Marine Investigator’ and ‘House Party’

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Our made-in-Canada show is an exciting adventure of Don Gray, Marine Investigator. In our Canadians-abroad segment we feature Moose Jaw, Sask. born comedian Art Linkletter in a show called House Party.

‘The Northern Electric Show’ and ‘The Red Skelton Show’

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In our made-in-Canada segment, we listen to an episode of The Northern Electric Show, with band leader Mart Kenney. In our Canadians-abroad segment, we feature Montreal-born singer Anita Ellis in an episode of The Red Skelton Show from 1946.

‘Jake and the Kid’ and ‘Blondie’

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We begin with an episode of “Jake and the Kid” written by Saskatchewan novelist W.O. Mitchell. In the Canadians-abroad segment we feature Vancouver-born Ann Rutherford in “Blondie”.

Don Messer and his Islanders, and ‘Boston Blackie’

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Our made-in-Canada segment features the June 1958 episode of Don Messer and his Islanders. In our Canadian’s abroad segment, we hear an episode of ‘Boston Blackie,’ featuring a small appearance by London, Ontario-born Guy Lombardo.

Famous Canadian Trials and ‘The Jack Benny Program’

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In our made-in-Canada segment, we will hear famous Canadians Trials. In our Canadian’s abroad segment, we hear an episode of ‘The Jack Benny Program,’ featuring Winnipeg-born actor/director Fletcher Markle.

The Wayne and Shuster Show, and Amos & Andy

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In our made-in-Canada segment, we hear an episode of ‘The Wayne and Shuster Show.’ Our Canadians abroad segment features an episode of ‘Amos & Andy’ starring Toronto-born actor Walter Huston.

‘Treasure Trail’ and ‘Alan Young Show’

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This week we feature a quiz show called ‘Treasure Trail’ and a comedy show starring the Vancouver-born Alan Young.

‘Mystery Theatre’ and ‘Texaco Town’

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Our “made in Canada” show is Mystery Theatre and the “Canadians abroad” show is Texaco Town, featuring Montreal-born Bobby Breen and Winnipeg-born Deanna Durbin.

‘The Happy Gang’ and ‘Suspense’

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Our “made in Canada” show is the Happy Gang and the “Canadians abroad” show is Suspense featuring London, Ontario born Hume Cronyn.