An outline of Canadian radio activity. Commentator John Fisher briefly reviews the history of radio in this country and of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s present three-network set-up. The variety of radio fare for Canadians is indicated by snatches of favorite programs; Trio Lyrique; Mart Kenney; the Toronto Symphony; the Happy Gang; forums; religious programs; drama; and old-time music. The variety of people involved in the business of broadcasting is described, and concluding sequences deal with the CBC International Service.
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ACMI Identifier
312270
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Broadcasting
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Canadian Brodcasting Corporation
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Radio - History
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Radio broadcasting
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Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)