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Canadian TV series or program From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Group is a Canadian music variety television series which aired on CBC Television from 1968 to 1970.[1]
The Group | |
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Genre | music variety |
Country of origin | Canada |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 3 |
Production | |
Producer | Dale Nelson |
Production locations | CBWT Studios Winnipeg, Manitoba |
Running time | 30 minutes |
Original release | |
Network | CBC Television |
Release | 23 June 1968 – 27 September 1970 |
The series was produced in Winnipeg.[2] regulars included Reg Gibson and Karen Marklinger, with the house band The Sassy Brass of Bob McMullin named after the series musical director.[3] Visiting performers included Lucille Emond, Anita Gass, Georges LaFleche, Ray St. Germain, Buddy Victor and Yvette.[2]
This half-hour series was broadcast on Sundays for three seasons as a mid-season replacement.[4] It aired 23–28 June July 1968 at 7:00 p.m., after which the time slot featured Hits a Poppin until September. The remaining seasons aired 3 August to 14 September 1969 at 4:00 p.m. and finally 12 July – 27 September 1970 at 5:30 p.m.[5]
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