The opening episode looks back more than 15,000 years to recount the varied history of the first occupants of the territory that would become Canada. Read More »
Posted on Nov 2, 2011 8:00:00 AM
This episode of Kids In The Hall features head crushing outside a disco, Elvis as a landlord and questions about extraterrestrials. Read More »
Posted on Nov 1, 2011 8:00:00 AM
Larry has big problems when an obnoxious alderman is scheduled to visit the centre on the same evening a less-than-typical dance is in full swing. Read More »
Posted on Oct 31, 2011 8:00:00 AM
Tommy Hunter is joined by regulars Al Cherny, the OK Chorale, Donna Ramsay and Leroy Anderson, Red Shea and the Travellin' Men. Read More »
Posted on Oct 30, 2011 8:00:00 AM
Barbara Frum interviews Nelson Mandela in his home in Soweto. He says that he never imagined he would be welcomed home in the way he has been. Read More »
Posted on Oct 29, 2011 8:00:00 AM
In this episode from 1982, Friendly, Jerome and Rusty talk about the new puppy on the farm. Read More »
Posted on Oct 28, 2011 8:00:00 AM
After seven hit seasons on CBC network radio, the Air Farce crew star in their first television appearance. Read More »
Posted on Oct 27, 2011 8:00:00 AM
From 1956 to 1966, "Our Pet" Juliette Cavazzi hosted this musical variety program, one of CBC's most popular shows of its time. Read More »
Posted on Oct 26, 2011 8:00:00 AM
In this episode, Mokey decides it is not right for the Fraggles to eat the constructions that the Doozers build. Read More »
Posted on Oct 25, 2011 8:00:00 AM
During it's 33-year run, Man Alive examined issues of faith, morality, and contemporary life. This episode from 1995 and hosted by Arthur Kent, profiles the Shambhala Buddist community in Halifax, NS. Read More »
Posted on Oct 24, 2011 8:00:00 AM
A portrait of Canadian pianist Glenn Gould. Gould talks about the 'musicality of man' and how electronic equipment is revolutionizing ideas about what is musical. Read More »
Posted on Oct 23, 2011 8:00:00 AM
On The Road Again - Original Airdate : 1997-02-19 On the Road Again, a folksy CBC-TV show featuring portraits of quirky and intriguing Canadians hosted by musician and broadcaster, Wayne Rostad. Series debuted in 1987 and ran for 20... Read More »
Posted on Oct 22, 2011 8:00:00 AM
22 Minutes returns for its 19th season with Mark Critch giving career advice to one of Canada's most recognizable faces, Lloyd Robertson. Read More »
Posted on Oct 21, 2011 10:50:39 AM
Debuting in 1975, The Fifth Estate aims to tell the stories of individuals whose lives were changed by institutions, and to hold these institutions to account. Its frank, provocative investigations helped bring killers to justice, free the wrongfully convicted and spark overhauls of government services. Read More »
Posted on Oct 20, 2011 6:00:00 AM
A look at Ojibway artist and author, Norval Morriseau, who interprets and records Ojibway legends. Includes an interview with Morriseau filmed at his home in Beardmore, Ontario, on the shores of Nipigon, and comments by friends, associates, and those who admire his work as an artist. Read More »
Posted on Oct 19, 2011 6:00:00 AM
The star-studded prime time soap featuring sex, romance, intrigue and bloody revenge in the sensationalized telling of the life of Henry VIII. Beginning with Henry's royal-sized wedding to Jane Seymour, Season 3 saw Henry make his way through a total of three wives and wage war against a massive rebellion in the North. Read More »
Posted on Oct 18, 2011 6:00:00 AM
Maritime fiddler Don Messer and his group The Islanders are featured in this CBC Halifax production. Read More »
Posted on Oct 17, 2011 8:00:00 AM
A look at Place Ville Marie, a 42-story office and commercial complex in the heart of Montreal. Read More »
Posted on Oct 16, 2011 8:00:00 AM
Guest Sheila Gladstone talks about trying to make a career for herself as an artist after being a housewife for years. Sheila, the wife of the famous artist Gerald Gladstone and mother of six, says that women's liberation has helped her see herself as a complete person. Read More »
Posted on Oct 15, 2011 6:00:00 AM
The Doyles are employed to help a comedian on the edge of a comeback find a dangerous stalker; Leslie defines the boundaries for the men in her life, including Jake; Allison reveals something to Jake that could be a game-changer. Read More »
Posted on Oct 14, 2011 10:51:49 AM
Mike Pearson wins the Nobel Peace Prize, with mystery guest, the former Canadian Prime Minister, Lester B. Pearson. Read More »
Posted on Oct 13, 2011 8:00:00 AM
Controversial communications theorist Marshall McLuhan is interviewed. Read More »
Posted on Oct 12, 2011 8:00:00 AM
Joyce Davidson interviews Timothy Findley, Canadian scriptwriter, novelist, and winner of the Governor General's Literary Award. Read More »
Posted on Oct 11, 2011 10:47:56 AM
Are we hooked on oil? This program looks at the impact of our world and ourselves of a substance that we value so highly, but use so recklessly. Read More »
Posted on Oct 10, 2011 8:00:00 AM
Erica Sigurdson, Harry Doupe and Deb Williams are hosted by hockey legend Dennis Hull whose wit is as quick as his wrist shot. Read More »
Posted on Oct 9, 2011 8:00:00 AM
The ABC's of Fraud, a program that educates seniors against fraud. Read More »
Posted on Oct 8, 2011 8:00:00 AM
In the season premiere, Amaar tries to find the perfect way to propose to Rayyan. Read More »
Posted on Oct 7, 2011 8:00:00 AM
A profile of Canadian artist William Ronald, whose recent work is a 45-foot high abstract mural. Read More »
Posted on Oct 6, 2011 8:00:00 AM
Adrienne interviews Frank Gehry in Montreal, he discusses his love of hockey, growing up Jewish in Timmins and the fact that he has never designed a building in Canada. Read More »
Posted on Oct 5, 2011 8:00:00 AM
Magic is the theme of this show and tricks and special effects are used in every number, reflecting Don Hudson's love of magic. Read More »
Posted on Oct 4, 2011 8:00:00 AM
In this episode, singers Joyce Hahn and Wally Koster; Bert Niosi and his orchestra; and the Hit Parade Dancers. Read More »
Posted on Oct 3, 2011 8:00:00 AM
An interview with Han Suyin, also known as Dr. Elizabeth Comber, a medical doctor, teacher and author of 'A Many Splendored Thing'. Read More »
Posted on Oct 2, 2011 10:29:36 AM
Tonight actor Raymond Massey, brother of the former Governor-General of Canada, is interviewed by writer Kildare Dobbs of Toronto. Read More »
Posted on Oct 1, 2011 8:00:00 AM
In this episode, audience members participate in a series of contests including hammering a nail surrounded by eggs and bobbing for candies in a bowl of milk. Read More »
Posted on Sep 30, 2011 8:00:00 AM
Tonight Rick goes to Whistler, BC where he bungee jumps with Rick Hansen. Read More »
Posted on Sep 29, 2011 8:00:00 AM
A psychic game show where "hidden visitors" test the psychic powers of a 3 member panel.
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Posted on Sep 28, 2011 8:00:00 AM
An examination of the disappearance and murder of three (two white and one black) young civil rights workers near Philadelphia, Mississippi, during the summer of 1964. Read More »
Posted on Sep 27, 2011 8:00:00 AM
Xaviera Hollander, ex-prostitute and author of The Happy Hooker, talks about sex and prostitution, and about her experience with men. Read More »
Posted on Sep 26, 2011 8:00:00 AM
The town of Tamarack faces the possibility of becoming a ghost town after the fire destroys the Trevelyan Footwear Company. Read More »
Posted on Sep 25, 2011 8:00:00 AM
Down and out, Erica Strange is desperate to change her life and takes up an offer from a mysterious therapist, Dr. Tom, who sends her back in time to relive a high school regret. Read More »
Posted on Sep 24, 2011 8:00:00 AM
Anne Murray hosts a program devoted to female singers and songwriters, and includes parodies of the Andrew Sisters and The Chiffons. Read More »
Posted on Sep 23, 2011 8:00:00 AM
In her first CBC-TV appearance in several years, Stratas performs excerpts from the operatic roles with which she has become identified. Read More »
Posted on Sep 22, 2011 8:00:00 AM
A film essay on His Eminence, Cardinal Paul-Emile Leger, who resigned as Archbishop of Montreal to work among lepers in Africa. Read More »
Posted on Sep 21, 2011 8:00:00 AM
Tonight famous financial expert, Front Page Challenge panelist and broadcaster Gordon Sinclair interviews Ma Murray, newspaper woman from Lilloet, British Columbia. Read More »
Posted on Sep 20, 2011 8:00:00 AM
Folk singer and songwriter Bob Dylan performs his own compositions. Read More »
Posted on Sep 19, 2011 8:00:00 AM
Host Barbara McLeod talks with Celia Franca, the founding director of the National Ballet of Canada. Read More »
Posted on Sep 18, 2011 8:00:00 AM
This program covers the childhoods of both John Diefenbaker and Lester Pearson and then the career of John Diefenbaker up to his election as the P.C. party leader. Read More »
Posted on Sep 17, 2011 8:00:00 AM
Wayne and Shuster on feminists taking over the world. Plus their 'Festival of Your Favorite Commercials', and 'The Chippendales', a tale of crumbling, decadent British family. Read More »
Posted on Sep 16, 2011 8:00:00 AM
A discussion of the Wolcott Gibbs quote "The Merchant of Venice is the most brutal and dramatic specimen of racial propaganda in the English language". Read More »
Posted on Sep 15, 2011 8:00:00 AM
In this episode, George's crusade for indoor parking spaces continues. Read More »
Posted on Sep 14, 2011 8:00:00 AM
Antonine Maillet discusses why she calls herself North American and comments on how she shares a commonality with her characters. Read More »
Posted on Sep 13, 2011 8:00:00 AM
Special guest Stuart Hamblen and Ward Allen, and featuring performances by The Singin' Swingin' 8, The Hames Sisters, Tommy Common and Johnny Davidson. Read More »
Posted on Sep 12, 2011 8:00:00 AM
Gum disease research; kids and vaccines; how to beat the winter blues; bee venom therapy. Read More »
Posted on Sep 11, 2011 8:00:00 AM
Dr. Kirsty Duncan on the Spanish flu; late bloomers; fishermen dispute; rising gas prices; Vince Rause on living in the West Edmonton Mall. Read More »
Posted on Sep 10, 2011 8:00:00 AM
In this episode, alternative fashion victims pay the price for their extreme look and Jonovision goes undercover to see if looks make a difference when applying for a job. Read More »
Posted on Sep 9, 2011 8:00:00 AM
Country Canada explores the issue of Climate Change in this 1976 episode, featuring experts who say a change will happen and what if anything can be done about it. Read More »
Posted on Sep 8, 2011 8:00:00 AM
Praised by the Globe and Mail as "a breath of fresh air" for CBC-TV, Undercurrents explored marketing, technology and media with a unique energy, wit and visual flair. Read More »
Posted on Sep 7, 2011 8:00:00 AM
Ernie Coombs (a.k.a. Mr. Dressup) was a staple of CBC's morning schedule for an incredible 32 years. Along with TV pals Casey and Finnegan, he entertained generations of Canadian children with simple crafts, sing-alongs and trips to the "tickle trunk" for costumes. Read More »
Posted on Sep 6, 2011 8:00:00 AM
In light of the increasing popularity of ballet in North America, this 1963 episode of this ten episode documentary series, takes a behind the scenes look at ballet life. Read More »
Posted on Sep 5, 2011 8:00:00 AM
The Canadian Gardener with David Tarrant is for gardeners of all ages and levels of expertise and features tips and demonstrations on virtually everything green. Read More »
Posted on Sep 4, 2011 8:00:00 AM
The program traces the history of harness racing on Prince Edward Island, and looks at 4 types of participants Read More »
Posted on Sep 3, 2011 5:42:51 AM
First in a four-part series concerning provincial leaders of the 1930s. This program traces the career of Premier Mitchell Hepburn of Ontario Read More »
Posted on Sep 2, 2011 8:00:00 AM
Carrie, Chuck and Leon struggle to keep their practice afloat, their friendship intact, and their clients happy when Ted, Carrie's estranged husband, quits the firm. Read More »
Posted on Sep 1, 2011 8:00:00 AM
Venture explores the changing face of the Canadian work force in 1991.The economy is undergoing drastic changes with industries and factories closing down across the country, and thousands being laid off and forced to find other types of work. Read More »
Posted on Aug 31, 2011 8:00:00 AM
In this episode, a look at an experiment by three young city-bred couples and their children who have chosen to return to the land and "organic" living in southern Ontario. They are not named because they want to preserve their privacy Read More »
Posted on Aug 30, 2011 8:00:00 AM
An interview with Ed Mirvish. Mirvish discusses the dress code at Ed's Warehouse Restaurant; his attachment to live theatre; the possibility of buying the Royal Alexander Theatre; starting his business and more. Read More »
Posted on Aug 29, 2011 8:00:00 AM
The plight of the Indian in the white person's world is subject of this episode written by Phillip Hersch. Joe Smith, a Cree from Moosonee comes to the city in search of work and is driven to end his life in a jail cell. Read More »
Posted on Aug 28, 2011 8:00:00 AM
A drama written by David Cronenberg, concerning a band of bikers devise a complicated scheme to rescue a classic Italian motorcycle from the clutches of a man who purchased it to add to his unusual collection of objets d'art. Read More »
Posted on Aug 27, 2011 8:00:00 AM
It was afternoon TV for homemakers, but Take 30 assumed women's interests went beyond recipes and child rearing. The program aired from 1962 to 1984, but may be best remembered for its late '60s/early '70s era with hosts Adrienne Clarkson and Paul Soles. Read More »
Posted on Aug 26, 2011 8:00:00 AM
Youth oriented sitcom centred around a drop-in centre in Toronto. Mike counsels a boy with an inferiority complex while Kate's clients, a famous TV personality and her neglected daughter, can't see eye to eye on anything. Read More »
Posted on Aug 25, 2011 8:00:00 AM
Actor Don Francks portrays the writer Grey owl, returning 50 years after his death to view the state of Canada's forests, but the result of a century of mismanagement of the resource is the threat of ecological catastrophe. Read More »
Posted on Aug 24, 2011 8:00:00 AM
Chocolate has become a national obession, but it should still be consumed in moderation. Read More »
Posted on Aug 23, 2011 8:00:00 AM
From 1973-79, Musicamera featured musical performances by international and Canadian musicians. Pianist Anton Kuerti and cellist Yo Yo Ma perform Chopin's Sonata in G Minor, Opus 65. Read More »
Posted on Aug 22, 2011 8:00:00 AM
An interview with Quebec politicians Rene Levesque, who recently declared himself separatist, and Eric Kierans, former president of the Montreal Stock Exchange. Both men were members of the Lesage cabinet during the Liberal government in Quebec. Read More »
Posted on Aug 21, 2011 8:00:00 AM
The Beachcombers followed the life of Nick Adonidas, a Greek-Canadian log salvager in British Columbia who earned a living travelling the coastline northwest of Vancouver tracking down logs that had broken away from logging barges. Read More »
Posted on Aug 20, 2011 8:00:00 AM
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