K-Tel founder Philip Kives on his booming business
The Story
Philip Kives, founder and director of K-tel International Inc., is in fine form through meetings and the filming of commercials as CBC reporter Adrienne Clarkson looks on for The Fifth Estate.
Program: The Fifth Estate
Reporter: Adrienne Clarkson
Guests: Philip Kives, Mickey Elfenbein, Raymond Kives, Bob Washington, Gary Kives
Broadcast Date: Jan. 4, 1977
Duration: 13:44
Did You know?
• Philip Kives was born at Oungre, Saskatchewan Feb. 12, 1929. He died Apr. 27, 2016, aged 87.
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