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10.01 votes1955Returning Series
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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.
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- 1. MacbethNow viewing1955-09-25To usurp the throne of Scotland, Macbeth and his wife murder King Duncan.
- 2. The Black Bonspiel of Wullie McCrimmon1955-10-09
- 3. Take to the Woods1955-10-16
- 4. Betrayal1955-10-23
- 5. A Soviet Portrait1955-10-30
- 6. The Woman Who Came to Stay1955-11-06
- 7. S1.E7 ∙ La Boheme1955-11-13
- 8. The Hand and the Mirror1955-11-20
- 9. Symphony of Movement: Moods and Variations1955-11-27
- 10. Hedda Gabler1955-12-04Trapped in a suffocating marriage to a minor academic, Hedda Gabler is only too keen to meet her former lover, a controversial writer.
- 11. Double Bill1955-12-11
- 12. S1.E12 ∙ The Philanderer1955-12-18
- 13. The House by the Stable/Grab and Grace1955-12-25
- 14. Edwina Black1956-01-01
- 15. Goodbye, Young Man1956-01-08
- 16. When Soft Voices Die1956-01-15
- 17. The Marriage Of Figaro1956-01-29*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 Logger1956-02-05Directed by Norman Campbell
- 19. Katherine Dunham1956-02-12
- 20. The Medium1956-02-19
- 21. The Public Prosecutor1956-02-26[21] CBC Folio: THE PUBLIC PROSECUTOR 26Feb1956 Adapted by Len Peterson Play by Fritz Hochwalder
- 22. Anne of Green Gables1956-03-11Adapted 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 Rain1956-03-18The 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 CORIE1956-03-25folk 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 CANADA1956-04-15Play 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 ROUEN1956-04-22Opera 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 ERNEST1956-04-29Adapted 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 TRIAL1956-05-06Written by Franz Kafka Synopsis: Story of a man victimized by circumstances beyond his control.
- 29. [29] CBC Folio: THE WIDOW OF THE MISSISSAGI1956-05-13Written 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 PENZANCE1956-05-20(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
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How many seasons does Folio have?
Folio has 4 seasons and 94 episodes.
When did Folio first air?
Folio first aired in 1955.
Is Folio still running?
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