The Performers (TV series)
For the 2012 play, see The Performers (play).
| The Performers | |
|---|---|
| Genre | variety |
| Presented by | Gordie Tapp |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 18 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Len Starmer |
| Producer(s) | Ray McConnell |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | CBC Television |
| Original run | 22 May 1971 – 2 October 1971 |
The Performers is a Canadian variety television series which aired on CBC Television from 1971 to 1972.
Premise
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
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
- ↑ 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
- Allan, Blaine (1996). "The Performers". Queen's University. Retrieved 7 May 2010.