Folio
10.0Returning Series

Folio

Folio, a precursor to CBC's renowned fine-arts series Festival, aired for four years starting in 1956. The series showcased original dramas, music compositions, and ballets, many originating from diverse regions across Canada. Notable episodes featured Barry Morse in a new staging of MacBeth, along with performances by Canadian talents like Robert Goulet and Sharon Acker. One of the highlights included a musical adaptation of the beloved Canadian classic, Anne of Green Gables. Airing without sponsorship, Folio thrived until its conclusion in the fall of 1960. Producers: Robert Allen, Harvey Hart, David Greene, Mario Prizek and Ronald Weyman.

6. S2.E6 ∙ The Nativity

0.0Dec 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 Festival Singers Cast: Janet Reid ....... Virgin Mary John Drainie .... Joseph Barry Morse ....... King Herod Al King ............... Reader Douglas Rain ..... Shepherd Richard Easton ... Shepherd James Edmond .... Shepherd Lloyd Bochner ..... King Powys Thomas .... King Robert Christie ..... King Maud Whitmore ..... Maid Harold Burke ..... Soldier Frank Mathias .... Soldier Roland Bull ........ Messenger Vernon Chapman ...... Herod's Courtier