A World of Music (TV series)

A World of Music
Written by Alex Barris
Country of origin Canada
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 1
Production
Producer(s) Mark Warren
Running time 30 minutes
Broadcast
Original channel CBC Television
Original run 17 September 1966 – 10 December 1966

A World of Music was a Canadian musical variety television series which aired on CBC Television in 1966.

Premise

This series was hosted by folk singers Malka and Joso who presented music in various languages from various cultures.

Guests included Ian and Sylvia, Miriam Makeba, Odetta, Jan Rubes, Sonny Terry with Brownie McGhee and Yma Sumac.

Production

Mark Warren produced the series with Alex Barris as chief writer. Episodes were broadcast in colour starting October 1966.

Rudy Toth was series musical director with choreography by Andy Body.[1]

Scheduling

The half-hour series aired Saturdays from approximately 10:30 p.m., following Hockey Night in Canada. The series ran from 17 September to 10 December 1966.

Demise

A World of Music was a replacement for the popular Juliette series. Its post-hockey ratings were considerably lower than the previous series and the ethnic content received hostility from some viewers. Alex Barris later attempted to reduce the multicultural approach on the series, a move which caused division between the production staff and the cast.[1] After thirteen weeks, the show was cancelled.[2]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Corcelli, John (May 2005). "A World of Music". Canadian Communications Foundation. Retrieved 7 May 2010.
  2. ↑ Rutherford, Paul (1990). When Television Was Young: Primetime Canada 1952-1967. University of Toronto Press. p. 217. ISBN 0-8020-5830-2.

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