
Folio
Folio, a precursor to CBC's renowned fine-arts series Festival, aired for four years starting in 1956. The series showcased original dramas, music compositions, and ballets, many originating from diverse regions across Canada. Notable episodes featured Barry Morse in a new staging of MacBeth, along with performances by Canadian talents like Robert Goulet and Sharon Acker. One of the highlights included a musical adaptation of the beloved Canadian classic, Anne of Green Gables. Airing without sponsorship, Folio thrived until its conclusion in the fall of 1960. Producers: Robert Allen, Harvey Hart, David Greene, Mario Prizek and Ronald Weyman.
Seasons
1. Macbeth
Air Date: 1955-09-25
To usurp the throne of Scotland, Macbeth and his wife murder King Duncan.
2. The Black Bonspiel of Wullie McCrimmon
Air Date: 1955-10-09
3. Take to the Woods
Air Date: 1955-10-16
4. Betrayal
Air Date: 1955-10-23
5. A Soviet Portrait
Air Date: 1955-10-30
6. The Woman Who Came to Stay
Air Date: 1955-11-06
7. S1.E7 ∙ La Boheme
Air Date: 1955-11-13
8. The Hand and the Mirror
Air Date: 1955-11-20
9. Symphony of Movement: Moods and Variations
Air Date: 1955-11-27
10. Hedda Gabler
Air Date: 1955-12-04
Trapped in a suffocating marriage to a minor academic, Hedda Gabler is only too keen to meet her former lover, a controversial writer.
11. Double Bill
Air Date: 1955-12-11
12. S1.E12 ∙ The Philanderer
Air Date: 1955-12-18
13. The House by the Stable/Grab and Grace
Air Date: 1955-12-25
14. Edwina Black
Air Date: 1956-01-01
15. Goodbye, Young Man
Air Date: 1956-01-08
16. When Soft Voices Die
Air Date: 1956-01-15
17. The Marriage Of Figaro
Air Date: 1956-01-29
*Note: Presented as a Special Canadian Production on CBC Folio television on January 29, 1956, at 10 pm. Also on CBC Radio on January 25, 1956, at 7:30 pm.
18. The Lady And The Logger
Air Date: 1956-02-05
Directed by Norman Campbell
19. Katherine Dunham
Air Date: 1956-02-12
20. The Medium
Air Date: 1956-02-19
21. The Public Prosecutor
Air Date: 1956-02-26
[21] CBC Folio: THE PUBLIC PROSECUTOR 26Feb1956 Adapted by Len Peterson Play by Fritz Hochwalder
22. Anne of Green Gables
Air Date: 1956-03-11
Adapted by Donald Harron Lyrics by James Costigan Music by Norman Campbell a musical dramatization of L.M. Montgomery's 'Anne of Green Gables'. Orchestra and chorus conducted by Gordon Kushner Choreography by Gladys Forrester
23. The Small Rain
Air Date: 1956-03-18
The story about the impact of a self-confident young man on a group of dissatisfied, neurotic people. Play by Lister Sinclair Cast: Barry Morse Suzanne Finlay Gerald Sarracini Phyllis Stewart Jonathan White ..... Edmond Alene Kamins ........ Eunice Synopsis:
24. [24] CBC Folio: DARLING CORIE
Air Date: 1956-03-25
folk opera by Elie Siegmeister Chorus and orchestra conducted by Victor Feldbrill Cast: Roma Butler On the same program will be "The Rake's Progress", a study of six etchings by William Hogarth, written by Prof. Stanley Read of the University of British Columbia.
25. [25] CBC Folio: THE HAUNTED POST OFFICE / THE FACE OF CANADA
Air Date: 1956-04-15
Play by Lister Sinclair Essay "The Face of Canada" by Harry Boyle Directed by Harvey Hart Narrator Harry Boyle (The Face of Canada) Cast: Hugh Webster Ruth Springford David Gardner Norman Etltinger Douglas Rain Eric House
26. [26] CBC Folio: THE TRIAL AT ROUEN
Air Date: 1956-04-22
Opera by Norman Dello Joio Synopsis: The story centers on Joan of Arc's trial for heresy and witchcraft.
27. [27] CBC Folio: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING ERNEST
Air Date: 1956-04-29
Adapted by John Bethune Play by Oscar Wilde Directed by Andrew Allan Cast: Lloyd Bochner ........ John Worthing Elizabeth Cole ........ Miss Prism Barry Morse ............ Algernon Moncrieff Charmion King ....... Gwendolyn Fairfax Eric House ............. Canon Chasuble Toby Robins ........... Cecily Cardew John Hardinge ........ Merriman Tony Van Bridge ..... Lane
28. [28] CBC Folio: THE TRIAL
Air Date: 1956-05-06
Written by Franz Kafka Synopsis: Story of a man victimized by circumstances beyond his control.
29. [29] CBC Folio: THE WIDOW OF THE MISSISSAGI
Air Date: 1956-05-13
Written by Len Peterson Directed by Esse W. Ljungh Cast: Monique Miller ......... Widow John Drainie ........ Pipineau Ed McNamara ........ Jim Fred Diehl ......... Louis Joe Austin ....... Cook Hugh Webster ....... Short Legs Paul Kligman ........... Boris Murray Westgate ......... Red Jon Granik ........ Steve Frank Peddie ....... Cruel Face Jeremy Wilkin ......... Johnson
30. [30] CBC Folio: PIRATES OF PENZANCE
Air Date: 1956-05-20
(90 min)(final episode of season 1) Produced by Norman Campbell Musical by Gilbert and Sullivan Directed by Godfrey Ridout Cast: Roma Butler Robert Reic
1. S2.E1 ∙ HMS Pinafore
Air Date: 1956-10-31
A sailor falls for the daughter of his captain, while being unaware of the love a young country girl holds for him.
2. S2.E2 ∙ The Case of Posterity Versus Joseph Howe
Air Date: 1956-11-07
3. S2.E3 ∙ The Devil's Instrument
Air Date: 1956-11-14
Story about a farm boy torn between the discipline imposed by the code of belief and obedience of his people and his desire to express himself as a free human being. Written by W.O. Mitchell Directed by David Greene Cast: Douglas Rain ..... Jacob Schunk Jack Creley ........ Peter the Goose Boss Margot Christie Larry D. Mann Ron Hartmann Janet Reid Leonard Ontkean Henry Comor Murray Westgate Daryl Masters Frank Perry Bill Walker David Toguri
4. S2.E4 ∙ Dawn, Day, and Night
Air Date: 1956-12-05
The story is about a daring young man who wins a duel, then fences romantically with a beautiful young woman he's met in an Italian garden. 05Dec1956 Adapted by Robert Rietty Play by Dario Niccodemi Cast: Robert Goulet Toby Robins
5. S2.E5 ∙ Swan Lake
Air Date: 1956-12-12
Performance by the National Ballet Company of Canada of SWAN LAKE Produced by Norman Campbell Narrator Barry Morse Cast: David Adams ..... Prince Siegfried Lois Smith .......... Princess Odette / Odile Ray Moller .......... Benno David Kerval ....... Von Rothbart Jacqueline Ivings ... Princess Mother Betty Pope ........... Peasant girl Angela Leigh .... Swan maiden Lillian Jarvis ...... Swan Maiden
6. S2.E6 ∙ The Nativity
Air Date: 1956-12-19
2.06 [36] CBC Folio: THE NATIVITY 19Dec1956 Produced by Robert Allen Written by Andrew Allan Directed by Elmer Iseler Music sung by the Festival Singers Cast: Janet Reid ....... Virgin Mary John Drainie .... Joseph Barry Morse ....... King Herod Al King ............... Reader Douglas Rain ..... Shepherd Richard Easton ... Shepherd James Edmond .... Shepherd Lloyd Bochner ..... King Powys Thomas .... King Robert Christie ..... King Maud Whitmore ..... Maid Harold Burke ..... Soldier Frank Mathias .... Soldier Roland Bull ........ Messenger Vernon Chapman ...... Herod's Courtier
7. S2.E7 ∙ Gianni Schicchi
Air Date: 1956-12-26
2.07 [37] CBC Folio: GIANNI SCHICCHI 26Dec1956 Produced by Mario Prizek Libretto by Giovacchino Forzano Conductor George Crum Cast: Andrew MacMillan .... Gianni Schicchi Angela Antonelli ....... Lauretta Jon Vickers ........ Rinuccio John Harcourt Patricia Rideout Don McManus Glenn Gardiner Sylvia Grant Bernard Johnson Bertrand Turgeon Marry Morrison Alexander Gray Ernest Adams
8. S2.E8 ∙ The Changing Shore
Air Date: 1957-01-02
A documentary about the south shore of Nova Scotia. Producer, Writer, Commentator J. Frank Willis
9. S2.E9 ∙ 56 in Revue
Air Date: 1957-01-09
A satirical year-end musical. Produced by Harvey Hart Cast: Donald Harron Pierre Berton Bernie Orenstein Sammy Sales Wayne and Shuster Rod Coneybeare Mavor Moore and Max Ferguson.
10. S2.E10 - Oedipus Rex
Air Date: 1957-01-16
A filmed version of the Stratford Festival production of OEDIPUS REX Cast: Douglas Campbell ......... Oedipus Eric House ..................... Priest Robert Goodier .......... Creon Donald Davis .............. Tiresias Eleanor Stuart ............ Jocasta William Shatner Bruno Gerussi Robert Christie Ted Follows Barbara Franklin Roland Bull Neil Vipond Bruce Swerfager William Hutt Douglas Rain Tony Van Bridge Louis Negin Grant Reddick Gertrude Tyas Naomi Cameron David Gardner Richard Howard Roland Hewgill Edward Holmes James Manser
11. S2.E11 ∙ The Secret Agent
Air Date: 1957-01-30
Mr. Verloc runs a dubious bookshop in a London slum; but he is also the secret agent of a foreign power. Written by Joseph Conrad
12. S2.E12 ∙ John A. And the Double Wedding
Air Date: 1957-02-06
Story about Sir John A. Macdonald and his attempt to bring about the union of British North America. Produced by Mario Prizek Cast: Tommy Tweed ...... Sir John A. Macdonald Robert Christie Aileen Seaton John Drainie Frank Perry
13. S2.E13 ∙ The Dance And The Drama
Air Date: 1957-02-13
Cast: Emily Frankel and Mark Ryder of the Dance Drama Company of New York give their interpretation of Romeo and Juliet. Jose Limon, Lucas Hoving and Mr. Limon's company of dancers give their version of Eugene O'Neill's Emperor Jones. Producer Harvey Hart Victor Feldbrill conducts the orchestra.
14. S2.E14 ∙ The Empty Frame
Air Date: 1957-02-27
Louise, a rich young girl from Saskatchewan comes to Paris to take a course in art, and in a pension haunted by artists and their models she meets Max, a lady-charmer of uncertain origin. Max follows the path of "non-involvement" because to him art must remain pure; to become involved in anything leads inevitably to action, and action means failure to some degree. So he paints pictures in his mind, writes poems in his head, and plays ("brilliantly") a violin without strings. Louise manages to involve him, however, and gets both Max and her courses mixed up. Produced by Mario Prizek Written by Lister Sinclair Cast: Corinne Conley .......... Louise Lloyd Bochner James Doohan Anna Reiser
15. S2.E15 ∙ Ring Around the Square
Air Date: 1957-03-06
Scene: a city where Byron Moon, gyrating "rock 'n roll" singer has set off a wave of teen-age hysteria. Action: a serious-minded young reporter named Susan, who is revolted by Moon's antics, is assigned to cover the story. Conclusion: Moon may not be as "gone" as the "square" Susan thought. Produced by Norman Campbell Musical comedy by Saul Ilson, based on the book by Jacqueline Rosenfeld Ring Around the Square is conducted by Gordon Kushner Musical arrangements by Phil Nimmons Choreographed by Gladys Forrester Cast: Shirley Harmer ...... Susan Shane Rimmer ........ Byron Moon Drew Thompson ....... Abner Larry Moon ........ Sam Jack Duffy ........... Jimmie
16. S2.E16 ∙ Proud Passage
Air Date: 1957-03-27
A touching drama depicts Dr. Neil McCulloch's struggle between career aspirations and devotion to Cape Breton Island. Set to depart for Montreal after returning to take over his mentor's practice, Neil's plans shift when his ailing childhood friend Jamie prompts a pivotal choice between ambition and loyalty. Producer Robert Allen Written by Joseph Schull Cast: Douglas Rain ........ Dr. Neil McCulloch Frances Hyland ..... Frances McCulloch Frank Peddie ......... Dr. Clearly Jonathan White ........ Jamie Anne Sass-Wilson ....... Aileen Jane Mallett ....... Mrs. Ogilvie Ruth Springford ....... Meg Alexander Webster ....... David Rex Devlin .......... Angus Brendan Dillon ........ Michael
17. S2.E17 - The Black Judge
Air Date: 1957-04-03
The movie is an 18th-century Chinese murder mystery centred on an old law preventing death sentences unless the accused confessed. Judges faced the same torture and sentence if an innocent person had been wrongly convicted.
18. S2.E18 - Picasso / Maskerage
Air Date: 1957-04-10
Two art films showcase Pablo Picasso's legacy: a documentary highlighting the Spanish painter and a Dutch short film called "Maskerage" on primitive African art. The Picasso documentary exhibits the 75-year-old artist crafting masterpieces in his French Riviera studio, displaying around 500 works that trace his career from early Spanish sketches around 1896 to his latest murals. Directed by Luciano Emmer, the film boasts a Flamenco musical score by Roman Vlad, with Picasso and Sergio Amidei involved in its creation.
19. S2.E19 - The Unburied Dead
Air Date: 1957-04-24
A French resistance group—five men and a woman—was captured after a disastrous attack on a village. Facing the threat of torture and death, the prisoners grapple with their collective guilt and individual responses towards each other, their captors, and their dire circumstances. Produced by Mario Prizek Adapted by John Bethune from a translation by Kitty Black Play by Jean Paul Sartre Cast: Lorne Greene ........... Henri Lloyd Bochner .......... Jean Kate Reid .................. Lucie Rupert Davies ........... Canoris Jack Creley ............... Sobrier John Charlesworth .... Francois Ron Hartmann ........... Clochet
20. S2.E20 - Carmen
Air Date: 1957-05-01
A two-hour performance of Bizet's opera is the second eason finale. From Bizet's opera Producer Franz Kraemer Conducted by Jean Beaudet Cast: Gloria Lane ........ Carmen Andre Turp ........ Don Jose Claire Gagnier .... Micaela Morley Meredith ........ Escamillo Don Garrard ............. Zuniga Bernard Johnson ......... Morales Patricia Snell .......... Frasquita Sylvia Grant ........ Mercedes Ernest Adams .......... El Remedado Bernard Turgeon ....... El Dancairo John Harcourt ....... Lillas Pastia
1. S3.E1 ∙ Patience
Air Date: 1957-10-31
Producer Norman Campbell Libretto W.S. Gilbert Musical director Godfrey Ridout Cast: Shirley Martin .......... Patience Irene Byatt ............... Lady Jane Arthur Sclater .......... The Colonel Rex LeLacheur ........ The Major Peter Dimuantes ...... The Duke Isabelita Alonso ........ Lady Angela Murray Matheson ..... Reginald Bunthorne William Cole ............. Archibald Grosvenor Elaine Meek ............. Ella Yvonne O'Sullivan ... Saphir Norman Welsh ......... Solicitor Bella Sholom Barbara Strathdee Synopsis: Gilbert and Sullivan's "Patience." Archibald Grosvenor, an "Idyllic" poet - Bill Cole; Reginald Bunthorne, a "Fleshly" poet - Murray Matheson.
2. S3.E2 ∙ Honey and Hoppers
Air Date: 1957-11-07
The tale follows farm-hand Jake, The Kid, Ma, old Matthew-behind-the-Rock, Albert Williams, and other townsfolk on the prairie. For 17 years, Mitchell's vivid imagination has made this fictional town as significant to many as their actual hometowns. Comedy by W.O. Mitchell Directed by Robert Allen Cast: John Drainie ........... Jake Johnny Washbrook .... The Kid Douglas Rain ......... Matthew-behind-the-rock Jack Creley .......... Albert Williams Aileen Seaton ......... Ma Frank Peddie .......... Mayor MacTaggart Paul Kligman Norman Welsh William Needles
3. S3.E3 ∙ Games And Rites
Air Date: 1957-11-14
A program of modern dance. Games, danced by the Donald McKayle company, and Rites, by the Pearl Lang company, are being combined in one program by producer Harvey Hart to form a symbolic picture of turbulent adolescence in contemporary society.
4. S3.E4 ∙ The Trial of James Whelan
Air Date: 1957-11-21
Story based on the murder of Confederation statesman D'Arcy McGee and the trial of his assassin, James Whelan. Play by Len Peterson Cast: Douglas Rain ......... James Whelan Robert Christie ....... Sir John A.Macdonald James Doohan Jack Creley Katharine Blake James Edmond Margaret Griffin Leo Leyden John Drainie Charmion King Ivor Barry Leo Leyden Larry Beattie Michael Conway Brendan Dillon George Luscombe
5. S3.E5 ∙ Look Ma, I'm Human
Air Date: 1957-11-28
Produced by Norman Campbell Play by Stan Daniels and Ray Jessel Directed by Norman Campbell Cast: Jack Duffy ......... Muk Irene Byatt ........ Hairy Mary Don McManus ..... Glump Jack Medhurst ..... Roget Thesaurus Norman Welsh Paul Kligman Marie Gauley Bruno Gerussi Carlu Carter Carol Starkman
6. S3.E6 - The Peace And The Plenty
Air Date: 1957-12-05
A documentary film by J. Frank Willis on British Columbia's Peace River country.
7. S3.E7 ∙ Mr. Bolfry
Air Date: 1957-12-12
Ironic comedy of good and evil, set in modern Scotland. Written by James Bridie Cast: James Donald ........ Mr. Bolfry Frank Peddie ......... Mr. McCrimmon Jane Mallett ............. Mrs. McCrimmon Douglas Rain ............ Cully Margaret Griffin ......... Jean Ian Hewitson ....... Cohen Sally Lewis ........ Morag
8. S3.E8 - Coppelia
Air Date: 1957-12-19
a ballet presentation COPPELIA Cast: Betty Pope Roy Moller
9. S3.E9 - Peer Gynt
Air Date: 1957-12-26
Play by Henrik Ibsen Directed by Michael Langham Cast: Bruno Gerussi ....... Peer Gynt Ann Casson .......... Aase Diana Maddox ...... Solveig Eric Christmas George McCowan Roberta Maxwell Douglas Rain Powys Thomas Ann Morrish Jeremy Wilkin William Needles Amelia Hall Edwin Stephenson
10. S3.E10 ∙ The Young Queen
Air Date: 1958-01-02
Play by Laurence Housman Cast: Claire Austin ....... Victoria Lloyd Bochner .... Albert Dickson Kerwin
11. S3.E11 ∙ Corinth House
Air Date: 1958-01-09
In this live television play set in London, a woman tries to convince others of the "insanity" of an older woman. Teleplay by John Bethune Play by Pamela Hansford Johnson Directed by Paul Almond Cast: Barbara Chilcott ........ Madge Donnythorpe Nora Nicholson ........ Miss Malleson Zillah Carter .............. Mrs. Beauclerc Diana Maddox .......... Nora Sarah Davies ............. Miss Figgis Earl Grey ................... Major Shales Hilary Vernon ............ Mrs. Heysham
12. S3.E12 ∙ Tosca
Air Date: 1958-01-16
Play by Victorien Sardou Cast: Ilona Kombrink ......... Tosca Giuseppe Campora ... Mario Cavaradossi James Milligan ............ Scarpia Andrew MacMillan ...... Sacristan Teresa Stratas ............. Un Pastore Don McManus Cecil Samchyshyn Ernest Adams Harry Mossfield
13. S3.E13 ∙ The Diary of a Scoundrel
Air Date: 1958-01-23
Adapted by Elspeth Cochran Translation by Rodney Ackland Play by Aleksandr Ostrovskiy Cast: William Hutt ........ Gloumov, the Scoundrel Jane Mallett ........ Mme. Gloumov Betty Leighton .... Mme. Tourasina Margaret Griffin ...... Mashenka Frank Peddie ......... Mamaev Mary Savidge .......... Kleopatra Leo Leyden ............ Kourchaev Larry Beattie ........... Gorodoulin Henry Comor ........ Golutvin Joan White ........... Mms. Maniefa Jacob Reinglas John Grima
14. S3.E14 ∙ Dark of the Moon
Air Date: 1958-01-30
Written by William Berney and Howard Richardson Cast: Nancy Malone ...... Barbara Allen John Glennon ...... Witch Boy Joan Blackman Cec Linder Josephine Barrington Jack Creley Mavor Moore
15. S3.E15 ∙ The Concert
Air Date: 1958-02-06
Producer Robert Allen Play Joseph Schull Cast: William Marshall ......... Richard Jennings Kate Reid ........... Anne Corinne Conley Murray Westgate Sarah Davies Leo Leyden Eleanor Beecroft Earl Grey
16. S3.E16 - The Ottawa Man
Air Date: 1958-02-20
Adapted by Mavor Moore Play by Nikolai Gogol Cast: Leo Ciceri ..... Roland Plantagenet Ernest Guimond .... Napoleon Forget Joseph Furst ...... Doc Schwartz Betty Leighton ....... Anna Alex McKee ......... Louis Charles Palmer ........ Burrows Deborah Turnbull ....... Marie Frank Peddie ........... Judge MacGregor Ivor Barry .......... Reverend Williams Ed McNamara ....... Sheriff Sammy Sales ........... Deputy Esse W. Ljungh ....... Mayor Leo Leyden .......... O'Reilly Jay Shannon ......... O'Rourke Sandra O'Neill........ Sheriff's daughter
17. S3.E17 ∙ A Month In The Country
Air Date: 1958-02-27
Adapted by Alwyne Whatsley Play by Ivan Turgenev Directed by Mario Prizek Cast: Kate Reid .......... Natalya Petrovna Don Francks ....... Alexey Beliayev Tony Brown ........... Kolya William Hutt ......... Rakitin Janet Reid ........... Vera William Needles .... Arkady Islayev Sammy Sales ......... Dr. Shpigelsky Michael Conway Barbara Tremain
18. S3.E18 ∙ Great Catharine
Air Date: 1958-03-13
Teleplay by John Bethune Play by George Bernard Shaw Directed by Barry Morse Cast: Katharine Blake ........ Catherine the Great Lorne Greene ........... Patiomkin Joseph Shaw ........... Edstaston Patricia Farmer Ruby Renaut
19. S3.E19 ∙ The Gay Deceivers
Air Date: 1958-03-20
Play by Oliver Goldsmith (based on the play "She Stoops to Conquer") Cast: Inga Swenson ......... Kate Hardcastle Donald Davis ........... Marlow Don Francks ........... Hastings Norman Welsh ....... Mr. Hardcastle Mary Savidge ......... Mrs. Hardcastle Kathy McNeil .......... Constance Gordon Foster ........ Tony Lumpkin Lillian Bozinoff ......... Betsy Bouncer Norman Ettlinger ..... Sir Charles Tom Kneebone ....... Diggory Leo Leyden ............. Landlord Peter Dimuantes Donald Ewer Ed Simay Chris Wiggins
20. S3.E20 ∙ The Baron Of Brewery Bay
Air Date: 1958-03-27
Teleplay by John Drainie Story by Stephen Leacock Directed by Norman Campbell Cast: John Drainie .......... Stephen Leacock Larry D. Mann Mary Savidge Norman Welsh Eric Clavering Tom Kneebone Chris Wiggins
21. S3.E21 ∙ The Turn Of The Screw
Air Date: 1958-05-01
A governess begins to wonder if her two young charges are the victims of a form of diabolical possession. Novel by Henry James Cast: Theresa Gray ....... Governess Elizabeth Benson Guy .... Miss Jessel William McGrath ............ Peter Quint Shirley Martin .......... Flora Billy Potton .......... Miles Judith Pierce ......... Mrs. Grose
22. S3.E22 ∙ Queen After Death
Air Date: 1958-05-08
Adapted by Richard Astor and Waldemar Hansen Translated by Jonathan Griffin Story by Henry de Montherlant Directed by Mario Prizek Cast: John Drainie ......... King Ferrante Kate Reid ............ Ines de Castro Frances Hyland ..... The Infanta Lloyd Bochner ....... Don Pedre Ron Hartmann ........ Egas Coelho Joseph Shaw .......... Alvar Gonealves Chris Wiggins ......... Don Eduardo Leslie Yeo ......... The Grand Admiral Gillie Fenwick ....... Don Christoval Rex Hagon ......... Dino del Moro Peter Needham ....... The Infante
23. S3.E23 ∙ Dreamstreet
Air Date: 1958-05-15
Based on the book by Jacqueline Rosenfeld Cast: Shirley Harmer ........ Nora Jones Murray Matheson .... Harry Hansen Robert Goulet Glenna Jones Sammy Sales Frank Peppiatt
24. S3.E24∙ A Phoenix Too Frequent
Air Date: 1958-05-22
Play by Christopher Fry Directed by Paul Almond Cast: Donald Harron ....... Tegeus Chromis Rosemary Harris .... Dynamene Helen Burns ........... Doto
25. S3.E25 ∙ Socrates
Air Date: 1958-05-29
Sinclair's play encompasses Socrates' life, from being hailed as the wisest man to his trial, betrayal, and eventual demise by drinking hemlock. It aims to capture the essence of the philosopher's existence. Play by Lister Sinclair Directed by Mario Prizek. Cast: Frank Peddie ......... Socrates Barry Morse ........... Crito Lloyd Bochner ....... Agathon Donald Davis ......... Alcibiades Larry Mann ............ Aristophanes Joe Austin ............. Kratinos Ivor Barry ............... Philip John Vernon ........ Cyrus Leo Leyden ........... Megillus Zillah Carter ........... Xanthippe Henry Comor ......... Meletus Gillie Fenwick ........ Triptolemus Robert Goodier ...... Sergeant Harold Burke ......... Farmer Kay Hawtrey ........... Farmer's wife
1. S4.E1 ∙ Sammy / The Dock Brief
Air Date: 1958-11-11
The first play, "Sammy" by Ken Hughes, features Eric House as a bookie trying to gather funds for protection against a gang. The second play, "The Dock Brief" by John Mortimer, marks its fourth season with two one-act performances. Play by Ken Hughes (Sammy) and John Mortimer (The Dock Brief) Directed by Paul Almond Host Clyde Gilmour Cast: Eric House .......... Sammy Douglas Rain .......(The Dock Brief) Alfred Gallagher ... (The Dock Brief)
2. S4.E2 ∙ The Hostage
Air Date: 1958-11-25
Teleplay by M. Charles Cohen Directed by Harvey Hart Cast: Theodore Bikel ...... Barbaso Len Birman ............. Keeno George Carron ....... Mika Jonathan Erland ...... Fry Norman Ettlinger ..... Aide Alfred Gallagher ....... Judge Eric Heath ................ Doctor Dino Collura ............. Boy Bill Brydon D'Arcy Guthrie Jon Granik John Grima Bernard Hayes Donald Ewer
3. S4.E3 ∙ Eugene Onegin
Air Date: 1958-12-02
Based on the novel by Alexander Pushkin Narrator Peter Ustinov Cast: Morley Meredith ......... Eugene Onegin Ilona Kombrink ........... Tatiana John Alexander .......... Lenski Joan Maxwell .............. Olga Harry Mossfield ........... Saratski Irene Byatt Joanne Ivey
4. S4.E4 ∙ Death Of A Salesman
Air Date: 1958-12-09
Adapted by Stanley Mann Play by Arthur Miller Cast: Albert Dekker ........ Willie Loman Leslie Nielsen ........ Biff Loman George Carron ...... Happy Loman Amelia Hall ............ Linda Loman Robert Christie ...... Uncle Ben Douglas Master ..... Charley Larry Reynolds ....... Howard Wagner John Sullivan .......... Bernard Aino Pirskanen ...... Woman
5. S4.E5 ∙ Two Heads For The Tiger
Air Date: 1958-12-16
Written by Ronald Hambleton Cast: Percy Rodriguez Hugh Webster Douglas Campbell Paul Kligman Betty Leighton Arch McDonnell Barbara Alleyn Frank Peddie Drew Thompson Alexander Webster
6. S4.E6 ∙ Tchaikowsky's Nutcracker Suite
Air Date: 1958-12-23
Performed by the National Ballet Company of Canada, the production stars Lois Smith as the Snow Queen and the Sugar Plum Fairy, David Adams as the Nutcracker Prince, and Betty Pope as Clara, the central character for whom the fantasy is performed.
7. S4.E7 ∙ The Strong Are Lonely
Air Date: 1958-12-30
Teleplay by John Gray Play by Fritz Hochwalder Cast: Lloyd Bochner ......... Don Pedro de Miura John Drainie ............ Father Provincial Ivor Barry Joseph Furst Louis Zorich Hedley Mattingly
8. S4.E8 ∙ The Perils Of Perrichon
Air Date: 1959-01-06
Written by Eugene Labiche Cast: Frank Peddie ...... Mr. Perrichon Winifred Dennis .... Mrs. Perrichon Anne Collings ..... Henrietta Douglas Rain ....... Armand Timothy Findley .... Daniel Ed Simay .......... Innkeeper Donald Ewer Chris Wiggins
9. S4.E9 ∙ Ward No. Six
Air Date: 1959-01-13
Teleplay by Mac Shoub Short story by Anton Chekhov Directed by Harvey Hart Cast: Jack Klugman ...... Gromov Mavor Moore ........ Dr. Ragin Bruno Gerussi ...... Nikita Eric House ........... Sergey William Needles .... Mihail John Colicos George Sperdakos Jacob Reinglas Cosette Lee Alex Denaszody Rein Andre Alma Matsh Ron Hartmann Timothy Findley Art Jenoff
10. S4.E10 ∙ Under Milk Wood
Air Date: 1959-02-17
Teleplay by Paul Almond Play by Dylan Thomas Directed by Paul Almond Narrator Douglas Rain Cast: Powys Thomas ........ Captain Cat Diana Maddox ......... Polly Garter Barbar Alleyn ............ Miss Price Sarah Davies ............ Mrs. Organ Morgan Ivor Barry .................. Rev. Eli Jenkins Brendan Dillon Alan Crofoot Gertrude Bradley Gillie Fenwick Moya Fenwick Amelia Hall Margaret Clifton Leslie Atack
11. S4.E11 ∙ A Concert Of Great Soloists
Air Date: 1959-02-24
The artists include, tenor Peter Pears classical guitarist Julian Bream classical pianist Claudio Arrau singer Donald Bell singer Theresa Stratas Geoffrey Holder and his company of dancers. Claudio Arrau will play Kenzertstuck, Opus 70, by Weber.
12. S4.E12 ∙ The Master Of Santiago
Air Date: 1959-03-03
Adapted by Mavor Moore Story by Henry de Montherlant Cast: Barry Morse ............ Don Alvaro Frances Hyland ...... Mariana Lloyd Bochner ........ Count de Soria Jonathan Erland ..... Don Enrique de Letemendi Gillie Fenwick ......... Don Bernal Powys Thomas Earl Grey Chris Wiggins
13. S4.E13 ∙ Iron Harp
Air Date: 1959-03-17
Adapted by Donald Jack Story by Joseph O'Conor Cast: Katharine Blake ..... Molly Douglas Campbell .... Sean Kelly
14. S4.E14 ∙ Salad Days
Air Date: 1959-03-24
Teleplay by Barry Morse Cast: Barbara Franklin ....... Jane Richard Easton ......... Tim Walter Burgess ......... Troppo / Barman Jack Creley Norma Renault Powys Thomas Mary Savidge Norman Welsh Louise Troy Gillie Fenwick Tom Kneebone June Sampson
15. S4.E15 ∙ The Littlest Of Kinds
Air Date: 1959-04-21
Teleplay by Charles E. Israel Short story by Sholom Aleichem Directed by Harvey Hart Narrator Paul Kligman Cast: Arnold Rose ....... Isaac Miriam Wolfe Sammy Sales Helene Winston Jacob Reinglas Anna Reiser Ben Lennick Sylvia Lennick Isaac Swerdlow Basya Hunter Norm Bornstein Art Jenoff
16. S4.E16 ∙ A Boy Growing Up
Air Date: 1959-05-05
A BOY GROWING UP 05May1959 Play written by Dylan Thomas
17. S4.E17 ∙ Ivanov
Air Date: 1959-05-12
The story tells of an ineffectual, idealistic landowner who destroys his wife and eventually himself by letting his estate accumulate debts. Teleplay by John Bethune Play by Anton Chekhov Cast: William Hutt ........ Nicholas Ivanov Kate Reid ............ Sarah Anne Fielding .... Sasha Douglas Rain ...... Dr. Lvov Frances Hyland ...... Zuzushka Tony Van Bridge .... Count Bruno Gerussi ......... Misha Charles Palmer ........ Lebedev Mary Savidge ........... Babkina Cosette Lee .............. Matron Paddy Croft ............... Katya Timothy Findley ........ Petya John Gardiner Lian Garon Iris Krangle
18. S4.E18 ∙ Crossing Paris
Air Date: 1959-05-19
Two men take a load of black market pork from a distributor at one end of Paris to a butcher at the other end. The journey has a profound effect on one of the men. Adapted by Harvey Hart Short story by Marcel Ayme ("Traversee de Paris") Directed by Harvey Hart Cast: Albert Salmi .......... Grandgil Bruno Gerussi ...... Martin Eugene Isabelita Alonso Louis Zorich John Vernon George Sperdakos Chris Wiggins David Gardner Ed Smiay Jonathan Erland
19. S4.E19 ∙ The Merry Widow
Air Date: 1959-05-26
The story revolves around the Pontevedrian embassy's efforts to prevent a wealthy young widow from marrying a foreigner and taking her fortune out of her own country, which would result in impoverishing it. [final episode] by Franz Lehar, in the English version by Christopher Hassall staged by David Adams with members of the National Ballet Company of Canada. Cast: Helena Scott ........... Anna Glawari David Atkinson ........ Count Danilo Danilovitch Natalia Butko ........... Olga William Cole ............ Vicomte Cascada Alan Crofoot ............. Raol St. Brioche Alexander Gray ......... Pritschitsch Bernard Johnson ....... Bogdanowitsch Tom Kneebone .......... Njegus Andrew MacMillan ...... Baron Zeta Harry Mossfield ............ Kromow Frank Porretta .............. Camille De Rosillon Marie Gauley ............... Valencienne Jacqueline Ivings Lawrence Adams
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1955-09-25
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94 (4 seasons)
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