Canada's Story

Canada's Story
Genre historical documentary
Country of origin Canada
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 20
Production
Running time 60 minutes
Production company(s) National Film Board of Canada
Release
Original network CBC Television
Original release 5 September 1966 – 30 September 1966

Canada's Story is a Canadian historical documentary television series which aired on CBC Television in 1966.

Premise

This 20-part series Canadian history was produced by the National Film Board of Canada (NFB). Most episodes were compiled from previous film series such as The Struggle for Self-Government (1961), Prelude to Confederation (1962) and Explorers (1964) and generally grouped under the overall NFB title The History Makers. The overall time line of the series covered the past four centuries.[1]

Episodes included dramatic portrayals of historic figures such as Henry Hudson (Powys Thomas), Sir John A. Macdonald (Robert Christie), Alexander Mackenzie (Don Francks) and David Thompson (James Douglas). Numerous producers and directors created the films.

Scheduling

This hour-long series was broadcast weekdays at 4:00 p.m. (Eastern) from 5 to 30 September 1966.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Corcelli, John (June 2005). "Canada's Story". Canadian Communications Foundation. Retrieved 7 May 2010.

External links


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