The Performers (TV series)

For the 2012 play, see The Performers (play).
The Performers
Genre variety
Presented by Gordie Tapp
Country of origin Canada
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 18
Production
Executive producer(s) Len Starmer
Producer(s) Ray McConnell
Release
Original network CBC Television
Original release 22 May – 2 October 1971

The Performers is a Canadian variety television series which aired on CBC Television from 1971 to 1972.

Premise

Episodes were geared towards introducing young and little-known performers. The series was recorded before audiences in various Canadian cities (Edmonton, Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg).[1][2]

Scheduling

This half-hour series was broadcast on Saturdays at 10:00 p.m. from 22 May to 2 October 1971. Due to a technicians strike in 1972, CBC rebroadcast the series in the same time slot from 22 April to 1 July 1972 then aired episodes on Fridays at 8:00 p.m. from 7 July to 25 August 1972.

References

  1. Corcelli, John (September 2005). "The Performers". Canadian Communications Foundation. Retrieved 7 May 2010.
  2. "Canadian talent given showcase". Calgary Herald. 21 May 1971. p. TV 7. Retrieved 20 October 2011.
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