Series
Folio
1955 · 4 seasons
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Overview
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.
Media
Details
- First aired
- September 25, 1955
- Last aired
- May 26, 1959
- Status
- Returning Series
- Original language
- English
- Episodes
- 94
Seasons
- Season 130 episodes · 1955
- Season 220 episodes · 1956
- Season 325 episodes · 1957
- Season 419 episodes · 1958
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