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Network: CBC Television Network

Broadcast Run: 1957 to 1963

Broadcast Medium: Television

A current affairs program originating from Toronto on Sunday evenings at 10pm. It aired from 1957 to 1960 for 30 minutes (1957 to1960) and for 60 minutes (1961 to 1963). Producers, Ross McLean, Douglas Leiterman and Patrick Watson; Director, Allan King. Hosted by J. Frank Willis and later by Shane Rimmer. Regular contributors: Pierre Berton, Percy Saltzman, Dorothy Sangster, Charles Templeton, Jack Webster, June Callwood and Elaine Grand.

Written by John Corcelli – April, 2002