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SUMMARY: "CBC Monday Evening" was a multi-part series that included documentaries and interviews on the arts, along with drama and serious music. This episode "Griffes Prologue".

SUMMARY: This episode, "Ian Booth Concert", is a CBC recording of a live performance of "Mark Twain In Person", plus excerpts from an interview by David Madison with Ian John Booth. This one-man show about Mark Twain is performed by Ian Booth, a faculty member of the English Department at Prince Rupert Secondary School.

SUMMARY: The CBC Times refers to "Vancouver Recital" as "a serious music program featuring BC artists". It appears in the CBC Times during the new fall season of 1969. This item features Joan Hansen's piano s;onata, performed by the composer. Hansen studied composition at UBC with Jean Coulthard.;

SUMMARY: This item is labelled "Reaney II", and appears to be a portion of an interview with the Canadian playwright James Reaney. The BC Archives also holds an item labelled "Reaney - Master I" see T4303:0649.

SUMMARY: This program, "The Ocean Flight", is a radio play by Bertolt Brecht, translated from the German by Derk Wynand. In a 1950 prologue, the author requests that Charles Lindbergh's name be stricken from the play because of his pre-war sympathies for the Nazis.

The fonds comprises CBC Radio productions, mainly produced at CBC Vancouver by Don Mowatt. The programs include musical concerts, documentaries, radio plays and features. The fonds includes most of the programs from the series "The Hornby Collection", for which Mowatt was appointed Executive Producer in 1977. There are also several programs from "Testament", for which he was appointed Executive Producer in 1983. In addition, there are many examples of his work for other series, including "Heritage Theatre", "The Bush and the Salon", "Ideas", "CBC Stage", and others.

SUMMARY: This program is a report on the 1959 Royal Visit, which was the royal couple's first tour of northern Canada and the Skeena area. The tape begins with commentator John Must at the Terrace airport, awaiting the Royal party. The plane arrives, and the Queen and Prince Philip are presented to local dignitaries and the First Nations chiefs of the area. Will Hankinson is the commentator in downtown Terrace, and he reviews the route through Terrace. The royal couple returns to the airport and departs. The program came from the Prince Rupert Studios of CBC.

SUMMARY: "Points West" is a program of discussion, interviews and current events for Western Canadian listeners. It is a Sunday afternoon series that began in April 1959. This program, "Metlakatla: The Holy City", examines the history of the community of Metlakatla and the work of controversial missionary William Duncan. The program was narrated by John Must and Richard Geddes Large, who also wrote "Skeena, River of Destiny", from which material for the broadcast was taken. Present-day inhabitants of Metlakatla are interviewed, including members of the Council of Metlakatla and parishioners of St. Paul's Anglican Church.;

SUMMARY: Series title and broadcast date unknown. See T4303:434 for a "Vancouver Theatre" episode with the same title; this item may be a duplicate of, or otherwise related to, that program.;

SUMMARY: "Music On The Menu" was a radio series from Vancouver produced during 1965; the first show was in April and the last show aired in October. It featured a mix of popular, folk and Canadian songs, which were introduced with commentary. This episode, which aired on September 13, 1965, featured singers Bud Spencer and Claire Klein, accompanied by Bud Henderson's Quintet: Bud Henderson on piano, Ray Moga on guitar, Fraser McPherson on flute, Stan Johnson on bass, and Jim Whiteman on drums.

SUMMARY: "Music On The Menu" was a radio series from Vancouver produced during 1965; the first show was in April and the last show aired in October. It featured a mix of popular, folk and Canadian songs, which; were introduced with commentary. This episode, which aired on August 2, 1965, featured singers Bud Spencer and Claire Klein, accompanied by Bud Henderson's Quintet: Bud Henderson on piano, Ray Moga on guitar, Fraser McPherson on flute, Stan Johnson on bass, and Jim Whiteman on drums.

SUMMARY: "Music On The Menu" was a radio series from Vancouver produced during 1965; the first show was in April and the last show aired in October. It featured a mix of popular, folk and Canadian songs, which; were introduced with commentary. This episode, which aired on October 26, 1965, featured singers Bud Spencer and Claire Klein, accompanied by Bud Henderson's Quintet: Bud Henderson on piano, Ray Moga; on guitar, Fraser McPherson on flute, Stan Johnson on bass, and Jim Whiteman on drums.

SUMMARY: "Music On The Menu" was a radio series from Vancouver produced during 1965; the first show was in April and the last show aired in October. It featured a mix of popular, folk and Canadian songs, which; were introduced with commentary. This episode, which aired on October 18, 1965, featured singers Bud Spencer and Claire Klein, accompanied by Bud Henderson's Quintet: Bud Henderson on piano, Ray Moga on guitar, Fraser McPherson on flute, Stan Johnson on bass, and Jim Whiteman on drums.

SUMMARY: "Dance Date" was a CBC radio series, described in the CBC Times as "recorded music from Vancouver" (CBC Times, Nov 19, 1966). This episode, recorded live in the Dining Room of the Pillars Inn at Tsawwassen, BC, features the Dal Richards Combo and songs by Lorraine McAllister.;

SUMMARY: "Music On The Menu" was a radio series from Vancouver produced during 1965; the first show was in April and the last show aired in October. It featured a mix of popular, folk and Canadian songs, which; were introduced with commentary. This episode, which aired on September 20, 1965, featured singers Bud Spencer and Claire Klein, accompanied by Bud Henderson's Quintet: Bud Henderson on piano, Ray Mo;ga on guitar, Fraser McPherson on flute, Stan Johnson on bass, and Jim Whiteman on drums.;

SUMMARY: "Music On The Menu" was a radio series from Vancouver produced during 1965; the first show was in April and the last show aired in October. It featured a mix of popular, folk and Canadian songs, which were introduced with commentary. This episode, which aired on August 16, 1965, featured singers Bud Spencer and Claire Klein, accompanied by Bud Henderson's Quintet: Bud Henderson on piano, Ray Moga on guitar, Fraser McPherson on flute, Stan Johnson on bass, and Jim Whiteman on drums.

SUMMARY: "Music On The Menu" was a radio series from Vancouver produced during 1965; the first show was in April and the last show aired in October. It featured a mix of popular, folk and Canadian songs, which; were introduced with commentary. This episode, which aired on August 30, 1965, featured singers Bud Spencer and Claire Klein, accompanied by Bud Henderson's Quintet: Bud Henderson on piano, Ray Moga on guitar, Fraser McPherson on flute, Stan Johnson on bass, and Jim Whiteman on drums.;

SUMMARY: "Music On The Menu" was a radio series from Vancouver produced during 1965; the first show was in April and the last show aired in October. It featured a mix of popular, folk and Canadian songs, which; were introduced with commentary. This episode, which aired on September 27, 1965, featured singers Bud Spencer and Claire Klein, accompanied by Bud Henderson's Quintet: Bud Henderson on piano, Ray Moga on guitar, Fraser McPherson on flute, Stan Johnson on bass, and Jim Whiteman on drums.

SUMMARY: "Between Ourselves" was a weekly series of hour-long radio programs that presented Canada to Canadians. It featured aspects of Canadian life in docudramas, plays, music, and interviews, originating from different regions of Canada. The series ran from 1966 to 1979. This episode, "BC Scene", featured Jack Humphrey, Roger Montgomery, Daphne Goldrick, Jimmy Johnston and Shirley Miliner in a program of topical satire and comedy sketches.

SUMMARY: "Between Ourselves" was a weekly series of hour-long radio programs that presented Canada to Canadians. It featured aspects of Canadian life in docudramas, plays, music, and interviews, originating fr;om different regions of Canada. The series ran from 1966 to 1979. This episode, "BC Scene", features topical satire, comedy sketches and recorded music. Voices heard include Jack Humphrey, Roger Montg;omery, Daphne Goldrick, Jimmy Johnston, Angela Gann, John Sparks and host Doug Campbell.;

SUMMARY: "Hurrah For Columbia" is a special thirty-minute program that features North American folksongs, including selections native to BC. The program features singers Bud Spencer, Claire Klein and James L. ;Johnson ,with the orchestra under the direction of Bud Henderson. Bud Spencer sings the title song, "Hurrah For Columbia", which was written in 1858 aboard the English ship "Thames City", whose passen;gers were among the first settlers of the BC mainland. Also heard is "Stanley Park" from the 1952 Theatre Under The Stars production "Timber", and "The Royal Nonesuch Dance" from the folk opera "Huck ;Finn", written by Donald Mowatt.;

SUMMARY: "CBC Tuesday Night" was a multi-part series that featured performances of classical music, opera and drama, as well as readings, documentaries and talks. The series ran from Oct 26, 1965 into the 1970;s in the 7:30 to 11:00 p.m. time slot. Its predecessor of the same format was "CBC Sunday Night". This episode, "Men Of The Harvest", dramatizes the story of the English missionary William Duncan and ;his work among the Tsimshian Indians of northern B.C. See T4303:0680 for a full description and cast and credit details.;

SUMMARY: "CBC Tuesday Night" was a multi-part series that featured performances of classical music, opera and drama, as well as readings, documentaries and talks. The series ran from Oct 26, 1965 into the 1970;s in the 7:30 to 11:00 p.m. time slot. Its predecessor of the same format was "CBC Sunday Night". This episode, "Men Of The Harvest", dramatizes the story of the English missionary William Duncan and his work among the Tsimshian Indians of northern B.C. The script was by George Woodcock. Featured in the cast are Robert Clothier, Roland Hunter, Walter Marsh, Bill Buckingham, Jack Ammon, Gavin Payne;, David Hughes, Eric Schneider, James Johnston, Alan Dobby, Ted Greenhalgh, Robert Howay, Ted Stidder, Peter Haworth, Derek Ralston and Dorothy Davies. The narrator is Rev. Arthur Hives. "Men Of The Harvest" was produced and directed by John Must.;

SUMMARY: "Between Ourselves" was a weekly series of hour-long radio programs that presented Canada to Canadians. It featured aspects of Canadian life in docudramas, plays, music, and interviews, originating fr;om different regions of Canada. The series ran from 1966 to 1979. The first part of this episode [archived as T2463:0001] is "The Luck of La Chance" by Imbert Orchard, a special documentary presentati;on about the 1910 avalanche on Rogers Pass, which took an estimated sixty lives. It is a personal account of the disaster by Bill La Chance, the sole survivor. Other voices heard include: Mr. and Mrs;. Philip Parker, Andy Gray, Doug Abrahamson, and G.H. Williamson. The second part of the this episode, "Folk Songs", is a collection of folk songs, including some from B.C.. The vocalists include: Cla;ire Klein, Bud Spencer, and James L. Johnson, with conductor Bud Henderson.f@!NYKlein, Claire singer ;f@!NYSpencer, Bud

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SUMMARY: "Mystery Theatre" was a CBC radio series that featured dramatizations of mystery, detective and supernatural stories and science fiction. This episode features "The Duel" by Alexandre Dumas, adapted f;or radio by Howard Griffen. This adaptation takes place in Quebec. The actors include Robert Clothier, Linda Sorensen, Derek Ralston, Roy Brinson, Bill Buckingham, James Johnson, William Buck and Eric; Schneider.;

SUMMARY: "Between Ourselves" was a weekly series of hour-long radio programs that presented Canada to Canadians. It featured aspects of Canadian life in docudramas, plays, music, and interviews, originating fr;om different regions of Canada. The series ran from 1966 to 1979. This episode begins with a discussion of the art scene in B.C. during the 1960s. David Watmough interviews five working artists who di;scuss their background, and the inspiration for and influences on their art. The artists include: Gordon Smith, Takao Tanabe, John Corner, Peter Paul Oakes and Jack Darcus. The program continues with ;interviews with three Austrian women of the B.C. musical world: Miss Rita Guough [sp?], Mrs. Marie Scheilder [sp?], and Dr. Ida Halpern.;

SUMMARY: "Between Ourselves" was a weekly series of hour-long radio programs that presented Canada to Canadians. It featured aspects of Canadian life in docudramas, plays, music, and interviews, originating fr;om different regions of Canada. The series ran from 1966 to 1979. This episode begins with a discussion of the art scene in B.C. during the 1960s. David Watmough interviews five working artists who di;scuss their background, and the inspiration for and influences on their art. The artists include: Gordon Smith, Takao Tanabe, John Corner, Peter Paul Oakes and Jack Darcus. The program continues with ;interviews with three Austrian women of the B.C. musical world: Miss Rita Guough [sp?], Mrs. Marie Scheilder [sp?], and Dr. Ida Halpern.;

SUMMARY: "Mystery Theatre" was a CBC radio series that featured dramatizations of mystery, detective and supernatural stories and science fiction. This episode, "Doublestrip" by Otto Lowy, is a story of foreign intrigue. This broadcast describes a strange interlude when an aging British agent, John Gray, receives an assignment in Belgrade, Yugoslavia. The cast features Edward Greenhalgh as Gray, plus Terrence Kelly and Eva Theren.;

SUMMARY: "Mystery Theatre" was a CBC radio series that featured dramatizations of mystery, detective and supernatural stories and science fiction. This episode, "Sam Trowel" by Jack Humphries, recounts the adventures of Sam Trowel, private eye. Actors include: Walter Marsh, Judy Armstrong, James Johnson, Linda Sorensen, and John Sparks.;