University of the Air (TV series)
| University of the Air | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Genre | Distance education |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language(s) | English |
| Production | |
| Running time | 30 minutes each |
| Production company(s) | Various affiliates for CTV |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | CTV |
| Picture format |
4:3 NTSC color |
| Original run | 1966 – 1983 |
University of the Air was a daily distance education television program seen early mornings on the CTV Television Network in Canada between 1966 and 1983; prior to the establishment of 24-hour broadcasting, in most regions it was the first program aired each day, usually at 5:30 or 6 a.m., though it would also turn up at other times. Each episode consisted of a lecture given by a university instructor. Individual episodes of this series were produced locally by CTV affiliates nationwide, for national broadcast on the CTV network.
Previous lectures of this series were also broadcast on TVO and CHCH-TV Hamilton, both as part of TVO's educational television schedule.[1]
It was best remembered for its opening/closing title sequence, consisting of a black-bordered hexagonal kaleidoscope background and eerie electronic theme music.
See also
- University of the Air (CBC radio series) - Similar, but unrelated, CBC Radio series
References
External links
- A history of the CTV program University of the Air
- University of Alberta Archives: Donald Murray Ross fonds - University of the Air episodes
- The Canadian Encyclopedia: George Proctor (refers to "Canadian Music of the 20th Century" program episodes)