Telescope (TV series)
| Telescope | |
|---|---|
| Format | documentary |
| Presented by | Fletcher Markle(1963-1969) Ken Cavanaugh (1970-1973) |
| Narrated by | Fletcher Markle |
| Country of origin |  Canada |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Thom Berson (1963-1970) Fletcher Markle (1970-1973) |
| Producer(s) | Ross McLean (1963-1964) Peter Kelly (1964-1966) Fletcher Markle (1966-1969) Sam Levene (1970-1973) |
| Running time | 22 minutes (30 min with commercials) |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | CBC |
| Original run | 1963 – 1973 |
Telescope was a Canadian television series which aired on the CBC between 1963 and 1973.
Telescope was a half-hour documentary television series, 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.[1]
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.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ Langan, Fred (30 March 2010). "Canadian news anchor was a 'natural broadcaster'". [[{The Globe and Mail]]. http://v1.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20100330.OBCAVANAUGHART02045/BDAStory/BDA/deaths. Retrieved 26 July 2011.
- ^ "Telescope: Donald Sutherland". CBC Archives. 15 September 1970. http://archives.cbc.ca/arts_entertainment/film/clips/16663/. Retrieved 26 July 2011.
Starting in September 1966, Telescope was the first regular colour broadcast in Canada. It's producer was Fletcher Markle.
[edit] External links
- Queen's University Directory of CBC Television Series: Telescope (text link)
- Telescope at the Internet Movie Database
- CBC Digital Archives – Telecsope
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