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1. S01E01MacbethSeptember 25, 1955—To usurp the throne of Scotland, Macbeth and his wife murder King Duncan.
2. S01E02The Black Bonspiel of Wullie McCrimmonOctober 9, 1955—
3. S01E03Take to the WoodsOctober 16, 1955—
4. S01E04BetrayalOctober 23, 1955—
5. S01E05A Soviet PortraitOctober 30, 1955—
6. S01E06The Woman Who Came to StayNovember 6, 1955—
7. S01E07S1.E7 ∙ La BohemeNovember 13, 1955—
8. S01E08The Hand and the MirrorNovember 20, 1955—
9. S01E09Symphony of Movement: Moods and VariationsNovember 27, 1955—
10. S01E10Hedda GablerDecember 4, 1955—Trapped in a suffocating marriage to a minor academic, Hedda Gabler is only too keen to meet her former lover, a controversial writer.
11. S01E11Double BillDecember 11, 1955—
12. S01E12S1.E12 ∙ The PhilandererDecember 18, 1955—
13. S01E13The House by the Stable/Grab and GraceDecember 25, 1955—
14. S01E14Edwina BlackJanuary 1, 1956—
15. S01E15Goodbye, Young ManJanuary 8, 1956—
16. S01E16When Soft Voices DieJanuary 15, 1956—
17. S01E17The Marriage Of FigaroJanuary 29, 1956—*Note: Presented as a Special Canadian Production on CBC Folio television on January 29, 1956, at 10 pm. Also on CBC Radio on January 25, 1
18. S01E18The Lady And The LoggerFebruary 5, 1956—Directed by Norman Campbell
19. S01E19Katherine DunhamFebruary 12, 1956—
20. S01E20The MediumFebruary 19, 1956—
21. S01E21The Public ProsecutorFebruary 26, 1956—[21] CBC Folio: THE PUBLIC PROSECUTOR 26Feb1956 Adapted by Len Peterson Play by Fritz Hochwalder
22. S01E22Anne of Green GablesMarch 11, 1956—Adapted by Donald Harron Lyrics by James Costigan Music by Norman Campbell a musical dramatization of L.M. Montgomery's 'Anne of Green Ga
23. S01E23The Small RainMarch 18, 1956—The story about the impact of a self-confident young man on a group of dissatisfied, neurotic people. Play by Lister Sinclair Cast: Barry
24. S01E24[24] CBC Folio: DARLING CORIEMarch 25, 1956—folk opera by Elie Siegmeister Chorus and orchestra conducted by Victor Feldbrill Cast: Roma Butler On the same program will be "The Rak
25. S01E25[25] CBC Folio: THE HAUNTED POST OFFICE / THE FACE OF CANADAApril 15, 1956—Play by Lister Sinclair Essay "The Face of Canada" by Harry Boyle Directed by Harvey Hart Narrator Harry Boyle (The Face of Canada) Cast
26. S01E26[26] CBC Folio: THE TRIAL AT ROUENApril 22, 1956—Opera by Norman Dello Joio Synopsis: The story centers on Joan of Arc's trial for heresy and witchcraft.
27. S01E27[27] CBC Folio: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING ERNESTApril 29, 1956—Adapted by John Bethune Play by Oscar Wilde Directed by Andrew Allan Cast: Lloyd Bochner ........ John Worthing Elizabeth Cole ........
28. S01E28[28] CBC Folio: THE TRIALMay 6, 1956—Written by Franz Kafka Synopsis: Story of a man victimized by circumstances beyond his control.
29. S01E29[29] CBC Folio: THE WIDOW OF THE MISSISSAGIMay 13, 1956—Written by Len Peterson Directed by Esse W. Ljungh Cast: Monique Miller ......... Widow John Drainie ........ Pipineau Ed McNamara ....
30. S01E30[30] CBC Folio: PIRATES OF PENZANCEMay 20, 1956—(90 min)(final episode of season 1) Produced by Norman Campbell Musical by Gilbert and Sullivan Directed by Godfrey Ridout Cast: Roma B

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01S2.E1 ∙ HMS PinaforeOctober 31, 1956—A sailor falls for the daughter of his captain, while being unaware of the love a young country girl holds for him.
2. S02E02S2.E2 ∙ The Case of Posterity Versus Joseph HoweNovember 7, 1956—
3. S02E03S2.E3 ∙ The Devil's InstrumentNovember 14, 1956—Story about a farm boy torn between the discipline imposed by the code of belief and obedience of his people and his desire to express himse
4. S02E04S2.E4 ∙ Dawn, Day, and NightDecember 5, 1956—The story is about a daring young man who wins a duel, then fences romantically with a beautiful young woman he's met in an Italian garden.
5. S02E05S2.E5 ∙ Swan LakeDecember 12, 1956—Performance by the National Ballet Company of Canada of SWAN LAKE Produced by Norman Campbell Narrator Barry Morse Cast: David Adams ...
6. S02E06S2.E6 ∙ The NativityDecember 19, 1956—2.06 [36] CBC Folio: THE NATIVITY 19Dec1956 Produced by Robert Allen Written by Andrew Allan Directed by Elmer Iseler Music sung by the
7. S02E07S2.E7 ∙ Gianni SchicchiDecember 26, 1956—2.07 [37] CBC Folio: GIANNI SCHICCHI 26Dec1956 Produced by Mario Prizek Libretto by Giovacchino Forzano Conductor George Crum Cast: An
8. S02E08S2.E8 ∙ The Changing ShoreJanuary 2, 1957—A documentary about the south shore of Nova Scotia. Producer, Writer, Commentator J. Frank Willis
9. S02E09S2.E9 ∙ 56 in RevueJanuary 9, 1957—A satirical year-end musical. Produced by Harvey Hart Cast: Donald Harron Pierre Berton Bernie Orenstein Sammy Sales Wayne and Shuste
10. S02E10S2.E10 - Oedipus RexJanuary 16, 1957—A filmed version of the Stratford Festival production of OEDIPUS REX Cast: Douglas Campbell ......... Oedipus Eric House ................
11. S02E11S2.E11 ∙ The Secret AgentJanuary 30, 1957—Mr. Verloc runs a dubious bookshop in a London slum; but he is also the secret agent of a foreign power.
12. S02E12S2.E12 ∙ John A. And the Double WeddingFebruary 6, 1957—Story about Sir John A. Macdonald and his attempt to bring about the union of British North America. Produced by Mario Prizek Cast: Tommy
13. S02E13S2.E13 ∙ The Dance And The DramaFebruary 13, 1957—Cast: Emily Frankel and Mark Ryder of the Dance Drama Company of New York give their interpretation of Romeo and Juliet. Jose Limon, Lucas H
14. S02E14S2.E14 ∙ The Empty FrameFebruary 27, 1957—Louise, a rich young girl from Saskatchewan comes to Paris to take a course in art, and in a pension haunted by artists and their models she
15. S02E15S2.E15 ∙ Ring Around the SquareMarch 6, 1957—Scene: a city where Byron Moon, gyrating "rock 'n roll" singer has set off a wave of teen-age hysteria. Action: a serious-minded young repor
16. S02E16S2.E16 ∙ Proud PassageMarch 27, 1957—A touching drama depicts Dr. Neil McCulloch's struggle between career aspirations and devotion to Cape Breton Island. Set to depart for Mont
17. S02E17S2.E17 - The Black JudgeApril 3, 1957—The movie is an 18th-century Chinese murder mystery centred on an old law preventing death sentences unless the accused confessed. Judges fa
18. S02E18S2.E18 - Picasso / MaskerageApril 10, 1957—Two art films showcase Pablo Picasso's legacy: a documentary highlighting the Spanish painter and a Dutch short film called "Maskerage" on p
19. S02E19S2.E19 - The Unburied DeadApril 24, 1957—A French resistance group—five men and a woman—was captured after a disastrous attack on a village. Facing the threat of torture and death,
20. S02E20S2.E20 - CarmenMay 1, 1957—A two-hour performance of Bizet's opera is the second eason finale. From Bizet's opera Producer Franz Kraemer Conducted by Jean Beaudet

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01S3.E1 ∙ PatienceOctober 31, 1957—Producer Norman Campbell Libretto W.S. Gilbert Musical director Godfrey Ridout Cast: Shirley Martin .......... Patience Irene Byatt ...
2. S03E02S3.E2 ∙ Honey and HoppersNovember 7, 1957—The tale follows farm-hand Jake, The Kid, Ma, old Matthew-behind-the-Rock, Albert Williams, and other townsfolk on the prairie. For 17 years
3. S03E03S3.E3 ∙ Games And RitesNovember 14, 1957—A program of modern dance. Games, danced by the Donald McKayle company, and Rites, by the Pearl Lang company, are being combined in one prog
4. S03E04S3.E4 ∙ The Trial of James WhelanNovember 21, 1957—Story based on the murder of Confederation statesman D'Arcy McGee and the trial of his assassin, James Whelan. Play by Len Peterson Cast:
5. S03E05S3.E5 ∙ Look Ma, I'm HumanNovember 28, 1957—Produced by Norman Campbell Play by Stan Daniels and Ray Jessel Directed by Norman Campbell Cast: Jack Duffy ......... Muk Irene Byatt
6. S03E06S3.E6 - The Peace And The PlentyDecember 5, 1957—A documentary film by J. Frank Willis on British Columbia's Peace River country.
7. S03E07S3.E7 ∙ Mr. BolfryDecember 12, 1957—Ironic comedy of good and evil, set in modern Scotland. Written by James Bridie Cast: James Donald ........ Mr. Bolfry Frank Peddie .....
8. S03E08S3.E8 - CoppeliaDecember 19, 1957—a ballet presentation COPPELIA Cast: Betty Pope Roy Moller
9. S03E09S3.E9 - Peer GyntDecember 26, 1957—Play by Henrik Ibsen Directed by Michael Langham Cast: Bruno Gerussi ....... Peer Gynt Ann Casson .......... Aase Diana Maddox ...... S
10. S03E10S3.E10 ∙ The Young QueenJanuary 2, 1958—Play by Laurence Housman Cast: Claire Austin ....... Victoria Lloyd Bochner .... Albert Dickson Kerwin
11. S03E11S3.E11 ∙ Corinth HouseJanuary 9, 1958—In this live television play set in London, a woman tries to convince others of the "insanity" of an older woman. Teleplay by John Bethune
12. S03E12S3.E12 ∙ ToscaJanuary 16, 1958—Play by Victorien Sardou Cast: Ilona Kombrink ......... Tosca Giuseppe Campora ... Mario Cavaradossi James Milligan ............ Scarpia
13. S03E13S3.E13 ∙ The Diary of a ScoundrelJanuary 23, 1958—Adapted by Elspeth Cochran Translation by Rodney Ackland Play by Aleksandr Ostrovskiy Cast: William Hutt ........ Gloumov, the Scoundrel
14. S03E14S3.E14 ∙ Dark of the MoonJanuary 30, 1958—Written by William Berney and Howard Richardson Cast: Nancy Malone ...... Barbara Allen John Glennon ...... Witch Boy Joan Blackman Cec
15. S03E15S3.E15 ∙ The ConcertFebruary 6, 1958—Producer Robert Allen Play Joseph Schull Cast: William Marshall ......... Richard Jennings Kate Reid ........... Anne Corinne Conley M
16. S03E16S3.E16 - The Ottawa ManFebruary 20, 1958—
17. S03E17S3.E17 ∙ A Month In The CountryFebruary 27, 1958—Adapted by Alwyne Whatsley Play by Ivan Turgenev Directed by Mario Prizek Cast: Kate Reid .......... Natalya Petrovna Don Francks .....
18. S03E18S3.E18 ∙ Great CatharineMarch 13, 1958—Teleplay by John Bethune Play by George Bernard Shaw Directed by Barry Morse Cast: Katharine Blake ........ Catherine the Great Lorne G
19. S03E19S3.E19 ∙ The Gay DeceiversMarch 20, 1958—Play by Oliver Goldsmith (based on the play "She Stoops to Conquer") Cast: Inga Swenson ......... Kate Hardcastle Donald Davis ..........
20. S03E20S3.E20 ∙ The Baron Of Brewery BayMarch 27, 1958—Teleplay by John Drainie Story by Stephen Leacock Directed by Norman Campbell Cast: John Drainie .......... Stephen Leacock Larry D. Ma
21. S03E21S3.E21 ∙ The Turn Of The ScrewMay 1, 1958—A governess begins to wonder if her two young charges are the victims of a form of diabolical possession. Novel by Henry James Cast: Ther
22. S03E22S3.E22 ∙ Queen After DeathMay 8, 1958—Adapted by Richard Astor and Waldemar Hansen Translated by Jonathan Griffin Story by Henry de Montherlant Directed by Mario Prizek Cast:
23. S03E23S3.E23 ∙ DreamstreetMay 15, 1958—Based on the book by Jacqueline Rosenfeld Cast: Shirley Harmer ........ Nora Jones Murray Matheson .... Harry Hansen Robert Goulet Glen
24. S03E24S3.E24∙ A Phoenix Too FrequentMay 22, 1958—Play by Christopher Fry Directed by Paul Almond Cast: Donald Harron ....... Tegeus Chromis Rosemary Harris .... Dynamene Helen Burns ..
25. S03E25S3.E25 ∙ SocratesMay 29, 1958—Sinclair's play encompasses Socrates' life, from being hailed as the wisest man to his trial, betrayal, and eventual demise by drinking heml

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01S4.E1 ∙ Sammy / The Dock BriefNovember 11, 1958—The first play, "Sammy" by Ken Hughes, features Eric House as a bookie trying to gather funds for protection against a gang. The second play
2. S04E02S4.E2 ∙ The HostageNovember 25, 1958—Teleplay by M. Charles Cohen Directed by Harvey Hart Cast: Theodore Bikel ...... Barbaso Len Birman ............. Keeno George Carron .
3. S04E03S4.E3 ∙ Eugene OneginDecember 2, 1958—Based on the novel by Alexander Pushkin Narrator Peter Ustinov Cast: Morley Meredith ......... Eugene Onegin Ilona Kombrink ...........
4. S04E04S4.E4 ∙ Death Of A SalesmanDecember 9, 1958—Adapted by Stanley Mann Play by Arthur Miller Cast: Albert Dekker ........ Willie Loman Leslie Nielsen ........ Biff Loman George Carro
5. S04E05S4.E5 ∙ Two Heads For The TigerDecember 16, 1958—Written by Ronald Hambleton Cast: Percy Rodriguez Hugh Webster Douglas Campbell Paul Kligman Betty Leighton Arch McDonnell Barbara A
6. S04E06S4.E6 ∙ Tchaikowsky's Nutcracker SuiteDecember 23, 1958—Performed by the National Ballet Company of Canada, the production stars Lois Smith as the Snow Queen and the Sugar Plum Fairy, David Adams
7. S04E07S4.E7 ∙ The Strong Are LonelyDecember 30, 1958—
8. S04E08S4.E8 ∙ The Perils Of PerrichonJanuary 6, 1959—Written by Eugene Labiche Cast: Frank Peddie ...... Mr. Perrichon Winifred Dennis .... Mrs. Perrichon Anne Collings ..... Henrietta Dou
9. S04E09S4.E9 ∙ Ward No. SixJanuary 13, 1959—Teleplay by Mac Shoub Short story by Anton Chekhov Directed by Harvey Hart Cast: Jack Klugman ...... Gromov Mavor Moore ........ Dr. Ra
10. S04E10S4.E10 ∙ Under Milk WoodFebruary 17, 1959—Teleplay by Paul Almond Play by Dylan Thomas Directed by Paul Almond Narrator Douglas Rain Cast: Powys Thomas ........ Captain Cat Dia
11. S04E11S4.E11 ∙ A Concert Of Great SoloistsFebruary 24, 1959—The artists include, tenor Peter Pears classical guitarist Julian Bream classical pianist Claudio Arrau singer Donald Bell singer There
12. S04E12S4.E12 ∙ The Master Of SantiagoMarch 3, 1959—Adapted by Mavor Moore Story by Henry de Montherlant Cast: Barry Morse ............ Don Alvaro Frances Hyland ...... Mariana Lloyd Boch
13. S04E13S4.E13 ∙ Iron HarpMarch 17, 1959—Adapted by Donald Jack Story by Joseph O'Conor Cast: Katharine Blake ..... Molly Douglas Campbell .... Sean Kelly
14. S04E14S4.E14 ∙ Salad DaysMarch 24, 1959—Teleplay by Barry Morse Cast: Barbara Franklin ....... Jane Richard Easton ......... Tim Walter Burgess ......... Troppo / Barman Jack
15. S04E15S4.E15 ∙ The Littlest Of KindsApril 21, 1959—Teleplay by Charles E. Israel Short story by Sholom Aleichem Directed by Harvey Hart Narrator Paul Kligman Cast: Arnold Rose ....... Is
16. S04E16S4.E16 ∙ A Boy Growing UpMay 5, 1959—A BOY GROWING UP 05May1959 Play written by Dylan Thomas
17. S04E17S4.E17 ∙ IvanovMay 12, 1959—The story tells of an ineffectual, idealistic landowner who destroys his wife and eventually himself by letting his estate accumulate debts
18. S04E18S4.E18 ∙ Crossing ParisMay 19, 1959—Two men take a load of black market pork from a distributor at one end of Paris to a butcher at the other end. The journey has a profound e
19. S04E19S4.E19 ∙ The Merry WidowMay 26, 1959—The story revolves around the Pontevedrian embassy's efforts to prevent a wealthy young widow from marrying a foreigner and taking her fortu

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