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Folio
Folio
TV ShowReturning Series

Folio

1955
4 seasons
94 episodes

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.

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Cast

Douglas Rain

Bruno Gerussi

J

Jack Creley

Robert Goulet

James Doohan

Barry Morse

John Drainie

Lloyd Bochner

Lorne Greene

Chris Wiggins

R

Ron Hartmann

P

Paul Kligman

Seasons

  • Ep 1

    1.Macbeth

    25-09-1955

    To usurp the throne of Scotland, Macbeth and his wife murder King Duncan.

  • Ep 2

    2.The Black Bonspiel of Wullie McCrimmon

    09-10-1955
  • Ep 3

    3.Take to the Woods

    16-10-1955
  • Ep 4

    4.Betrayal

    23-10-1955
  • Ep 5

    5.A Soviet Portrait

    30-10-1955
  • Ep 6

    6.The Woman Who Came to Stay

    06-11-1955
  • Ep 7

    7.S1.E7 ∙ La Boheme

    13-11-1955
  • Ep 8

    8.The Hand and the Mirror

    20-11-1955
  • Ep 9

    9.Symphony of Movement: Moods and Variations

    27-11-1955
  • Ep 10

    10.Hedda Gabler

    04-12-1955

    Trapped in a suffocating marriage to a minor academic, Hedda Gabler is only too keen to meet her former lover, a controversial writer.

  • Ep 11

    11.Double Bill

    11-12-1955
  • Ep 12

    12.S1.E12 ∙ The Philanderer

    18-12-1955
  • Ep 13

    13.The House by the Stable/Grab and Grace

    25-12-1955
  • Ep 14

    14.Edwina Black

    01-01-1956
  • Ep 15

    15.Goodbye, Young Man

    08-01-1956
  • Ep 16

    16.When Soft Voices Die

    15-01-1956
  • Ep 17

    17.The Marriage Of Figaro

    29-01-1956

    *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, 1956, at 7:30 pm.

  • Ep 18

    18.The Lady And The Logger

    05-02-1956

    Directed by Norman Campbell

  • Ep 19

    19.Katherine Dunham

    12-02-1956
  • Ep 20

    20.The Medium

    19-02-1956
  • Ep 21

    21.The Public Prosecutor

    26-02-1956

    [21] CBC Folio: THE PUBLIC PROSECUTOR 26Feb1956 Adapted by Len Peterson Play by Fritz Hochwalder

  • Ep 22

    22.Anne of Green Gables

    11-03-1956

    Adapted by Donald Harron Lyrics by James Costigan Music by Norman Campbell a musical dramatization of L.M. Montgomery's 'Anne of Green Gables'. Orchestra and chorus conducted b...

  • Ep 23

    23.The Small Rain

    18-03-1956

    The story about the impact of a self-confident young man on a group of dissatisfied, neurotic people. Play by Lister Sinclair Cast: Barry Morse Suzanne Finlay Gerald Sarracini...

  • Ep 24

    24.[24] CBC Folio: DARLING CORIE

    25-03-1956

    folk opera by Elie Siegmeister Chorus and orchestra conducted by Victor Feldbrill Cast: Roma Butler On the same program will be "The Rake's Progress", a study of six etchings...

  • Ep 25

    25.[25] CBC Folio: THE HAUNTED POST OFFICE / THE FACE OF CANADA

    15-04-1956

    Play by Lister Sinclair Essay "The Face of Canada" by Harry Boyle Directed by Harvey Hart Narrator Harry Boyle (The Face of Canada) Cast: Hugh Webster Ruth Springford David...

  • Ep 26

    26.[26] CBC Folio: THE TRIAL AT ROUEN

    22-04-1956

    Opera by Norman Dello Joio Synopsis: The story centers on Joan of Arc's trial for heresy and witchcraft.

  • Ep 27

    27.[27] CBC Folio: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING ERNEST

    29-04-1956

    Adapted by John Bethune Play by Oscar Wilde Directed by Andrew Allan Cast: Lloyd Bochner ........ John Worthing Elizabeth Cole ........ Miss Prism Barry Morse ............ Al...

  • Ep 28

    28.[28] CBC Folio: THE TRIAL

    06-05-1956

    Written by Franz Kafka Synopsis: Story of a man victimized by circumstances beyond his control.

  • Ep 29

    29.[29] CBC Folio: THE WIDOW OF THE MISSISSAGI

    13-05-1956

    Written by Len Peterson Directed by Esse W. Ljungh Cast: Monique Miller ......... Widow John Drainie ........ Pipineau Ed McNamara ........ Jim Fred Diehl ......... Louis Jo...

  • Ep 30

    30.[30] CBC Folio: PIRATES OF PENZANCE

    20-05-1956

    (90 min)(final episode of season 1) Produced by Norman Campbell Musical by Gilbert and Sullivan Directed by Godfrey Ridout Cast: Roma Butler Robert Reic

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