Telescope

Telescope is a Canadian documentary series which aired on CBC Television between 1963 and 1973. The series was hosted by Fletcher Markle, which profiled notable Canadian people from celebrities to the unknown, who made a difference. Starting in September 1966, Telescope was the first regular colour broadcast in Canada. It's producer was Sam Levene. In 2008, CBC offered 10 episodes of Telescope on their Digital Archives website. The episodes are from the 1970-1971 season, and feature new host Ken Kavanagh. Among those profiled were game show host Monty Hall, publisher Mel Hurtig, journalist Pat Carney, actor John Vernon, author Farley Mowat, amusement park impresario Patty Conklin, and underwater explorer Joe MacInnis. A 1970 episode featured actor Donald Sutherland including early footage of his son Kiefer. Mentalist Uri Geller followed a week later by Ray Hyman and Jerry Andrus who explained and duplicated Geller's "paranormal" feats.

Fletcher Markle

Host

First aired

July 1, 1963

Last aired

September 2, 1963

Status

Ended

Original language

English

Episodes

10

Genres

Documentary

• Season 110 episodes · 1963
• Season 20 episodes
• Season 30 episodes
• Season 40 episodes
• Season 50 episodes
• Season 60 episodes
• Season 70 episodes
• Season 80 episodes
• Season 90 episodes
• Season 100 episodes