Release Date

25 Sep, 1955

Total Episode/Season

94/4

Synopsis

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.

Original Title

Folio

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Season 1

25 Sep, 1955

Season 2

31 Oct, 1956

Season 3

31 Oct, 1957

Season 4

11 Nov, 1958

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