Journey Into Melody
| Journey Into Melody | |
|---|---|
| Genre | music |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 5 |
| Production | |
| Production location | Halifax |
| Original release | |
| Network | CBC Television |
| Release | 1 June – 29 June 1958 |
Journey Into Melody is a Canadian music television miniseries which aired on CBC Television in 1958.
Premise[edit]
The music series was broadcast live from CBC's Halifax studios. It featured singer Bernard Johnson in the role of a travel clerk who dreams of visiting other places and times.[1] For example, the second episode featured selected songs of Vienna at the beginning of the 20th century.[2]
Series regulars included the Armadale Chorus and a 24-member orchestra led by Gordon MacPherson.[3] Dance routines featured on the series were choreographed by Gunter Buchta.[4]
Scheduling[edit]
This half-hour series was broadcast Sundays at 5:30 p.m. from 1 to 29 June 1958.
References[edit]
- ^ Allan, Blaine (1996). "Journey Into Melody" (PDF). CBC Television Series 1952-1982. Queen's University. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2015.
- ^ "Program Previews". Ottawa Citizen. 7 June 1958. p. TV3. Retrieved 31 December 2015.
- ^ "Program Previews". Ottawa Citizen. 30 May 1958. p. TV3. Retrieved 31 December 2015.
- ^ "Series: Journey into melody". Eastern Eye / A Nova Scotia Filmography - 1899-1973. Nova Scotia Archives. Retrieved 31 December 2015.