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Cabaret (TV series)

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Cabaret
Genrevariety
Presented byMarsh Phimister
Country of originCanada
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
Production
Production locationsWinnipeg, Manitoba
Running time30 minutes
Original release
NetworkCBC Television
Release8 September (1955-09-08) –
20 October 1955 (1955-10-20)

Cabaret is a Canadian variety television series which aired on CBC Television in 1955.

Premise

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This production's set resembled a nightclub where dancing and singing was featured. It was the first television variety series to be produced in Winnipeg. Host Marsh Phimister was joined by singers Maxine Ware and Ann MacLeod, by musician-dancer Del Wagner. The house band was the Mitch Parks Orchestra.[1]

Scheduling

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This half-hour series was broadcast in Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto on Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. (Eastern) from 8 September to 20 October 1955.

References

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  1. ^ Corcelli, John (February 2005). "Cabaret". Canadian Communications Foundation. Retrieved 7 May 2010.
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